RU STRONG

Welcome back to the RU Strong Podcast! I’m your host, Jeff Durr, and today we’re joined by an incredible guest whose story defines perseverance, leadership, and impact. Our guest, Gus “Big Dawg” Felder, hails from North Philadelphia and carved out a remarkable journey through the game of football and beyond. A four-year letterman and starter at Penn State University , Gus earned his degree in Kine...

Welcome back to the RU Strong Podcast, hosted by Jeff Durr. Today’s guest is someone whose journey through athletics and beyond truly embodies the spirit ofleadership, impact, and resilience. Edward Jones is a former college football playerwho transitioned his passion for the game into a career shaping athletes far beyond the field. He began his path in Player Development at the University of Hous...

Welcome back to the RU Strong Podcast. I’m your host, Jeff Durr, and today’s episode is truly a trifecta of strength,resilience, and inspiration. Our guest, Riley Tejcek , has worn many uniforms in her remarkable journey. She’s a former standout college softball player at George Washington University, where her grit and determination on the diamond shaped the foundation of her competitive spirit....

Welcome back to the RU Strong Podcast, where we dive into the grit, character, and resilience that define true strength. Today’s guest embodies leadership in its purest form, not because of stats in the spotlight, but because of the impact he makes when the cameras aren’t rolling. Frankie Savino is a former Monmouth Universityquarterback, a team captain who never needed the starting role to lead f...

Welcome back to the RU Strong Podcast, where we dive into the stories of leaders who shape the game and life far beyond the field. Today, I’m joined by a true New Jersey coaching legend whose impact has reached from powerhouse high school programs to the Division I stage. Raised in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, NunzioCampanile grew up in a family where coaching wasn’t just a career, it was a calling. His...

Welcome back to the RU Strong Podcast, where we spotlight the stories of athletes who lead with grit, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. I’m your host, Jeff Durr, and today’s guest is someone who embodies all of that and more. Former Penn State standout quarterback and current Green Bay Packer, Sean Clifford . Sean’s journey from record-setting performances at Happy Valley to nav...

Welcome back to the RU Strong Podcast, where we go beyond the scoreboard to uncover the real stories of athletes who lead with faith, grit, and purpose. I’m your host, Jeff Durr. Today’s guest is Quintus McDonald, a powerhouseon the field at Penn State, and a former NFL linebacker with the Indianapolis Colts. But his story didn’t end with football, in many ways, that’s where it truly began. Quintu...

Welcome back to the RU Strong Podcast, I’m your host, Jeff Durr and today’s episode is a special one. We’re heading back to my alma mater, the University of Maine, to spotlight a man who’s not just leading a football program he’sshaping a culture built on pride, discipline, and Black Bear grit. Our guest is Head Football Coach Jordan Stevens a 2010 UMaine graduate, former all-conference standout,...

Welcome back to the RU Strong Podcast where grit meets growth and legacy begins with leadership. I’m your host, Jeff Durr, and today’s guest isn’t just a football coach, he’s a builder of men, a creator of culture, and a lifelong competitor. I’m especially fired up for this one, because he was my quarterback back in our playing days at the University of Maine. Since then, his journey has been noth...

Welcome to the RU Strong Podcast , where we explore the real stories behind the jersey, spotlighting athletes wholead with grit, heart, and purpose. I’m your host, Jeff Durr , and today’s guest is a fierce competitor on the field, a thoughtful leader off of it, and a voice that’s making waves in the athlete community. Joining us is Devon Horan , a former Rutgers University field hockey player who...

Welcome back to the RU Strong Podcast, where we spotlight the mindset, mission, and momentum of athletes who lead with purpose and inspire throughaction. Today’s guest is the definition of grit, growth,and lifelong learning, a man whose journey through the game of baseball laid the foundation for a life of discipline, leadership, and relentless pursuit ofexcellence. Mark Angelo was a standout coll...

Welcome back to the RU Strong Podcast, where we spotlight the mindset, mission, and momentum of athletes and coaches who lead with purpose, push past limits, and live a life of impact. I’m your host, Jeff Durr. Today’s guest is a man who has coached on someof football’s biggest stages — the NFL, CFL, and XFL, and is now using his platform to transform lives through leadership and personal developm...

Welcome back to the RU Strong Podcast , where we bring you the mindset, mission, and moments that shape champions, on and off the field. I’m your host, Jeff Durr , and today I’m honored to reconnect with a hometown standout who has truly lived up to the phrase RU Strong . From Flemington, New Jersey to the heart of Paris, France, today’s guest has left his mark at every level. Jason Cabinda was Mr...

Welcome back to the RU Strong Podcast, where we spotlight the mindset, mission, and momentum behind elite athletes and coaches who lead with grit, discipline, and a relentless pursuit of greatness. I’m your host, Jeff Durr, and today’s guest isnot only one of the most respected wrestling minds in the country but also a master communicator, transformational leader, and author of the powerful book T...

Welcome back to the RU Strong Podcast , where we shine a light on the mindset, mission, and momentum behind athletes and coaches who lead with grit, grind, and greatness on and off the mat. I’m your host, Jeff Durr, and today’s guest is a man who didn’t just take on a challenge, he embraced a mission to build something special at Rutgers University from the ground up. Scott Goodale , head wrestlin...

Welcome back to the RU Strong Podcast, where we shine a light on the relentless mindset of athletes who rise through adversity, lead with purpose, and inspire far beyond the game. I’m your host, Jeff Durr and today’s guest brings a quiet strength and a bold message that every young athlete needs to hear. Justin Leigh, former Kean University football standout, didn’t just play the game, he grew up...

Welcome back to the RU Strong Podcast ,where we spotlight the journeys of athletes who turn adversity into strength and lead with purpose beyond the game. I’m your host, Jeff Durr, and today’s guest is a powerful example of what it means to rise, compete, and inspire onand off the field. Kenie Wright is a former Rutgers Women’s Soccerstandout who went on to play professionally for NY/NJ Gotham FC....

Welcome back to the RU Strong Podcast wheregrit, leadership, and passion meet purpose. I’m your host, Jeff Durr, and today’s episode is a special one for all athletes, coaches, and aspiring entrepreneurs out there. Joining me is a former college football player who took the lessons from the locker room and transformed them into apowerhouse of purpose through his company, Pratt for Athletic Trainin...

Welcome back to the RU Strong Podcast, where we dive deep into the stories of athletes who embody resilience, mental discipline, and the will to win, on and off the field. I’m your host, Jeff Durr, and today’s guest is someone who’s lived that mindset every step of the way. From dominating at the University of Maine and Rutgers University to now competing in the NFL with the Jacksonville Jaguars,...

Welcome back to the RU Strong Podcast , where we celebrate resilience, grit, and the relentless spirit of athletes who turn life’s challenges into victories both in and out of competition. I’m your host, Jeff Durr, and today’s guest embodies the heart of what it means to be RU Strong . Cassidy Mulligan is more than a college swimmer; she’s a force of nature. Her story is one of deep self-belief, r...

Welcome to another powerful episode of the RUStrong Podcast , where we dive deep into the stories of athletes who define what it means to lead with grit, heart, and resilience, on and off the field. Today, we tee it up with Oliver Whatley , a former college golfer whose journey proves that talent alone doesn't earn the win, discipline, mindset, and the will to outwork everyone around you does....

Welcome back to the RU Strong Podcast, the show where resilience meets purpose, and athletes share the real, raw stories behind their strength. I’m your host, Jeff Durr, and today’s guest isproof that mental grit and belief in yourself can overcome any obstacle, even in the quiet, high-pressure world of college golf. Joining us is Morgan Smith , a standout college golfer whose journey wasn’t alway...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of the RU Strong Podcast , where we highlight the incredible journeys of athletes who have faced challenges head-on and emerged stronger. I’m your host, Jeff Durr , and today we’re joined by Gavin Stellpflug , a former Rutgers University Baseball player, whose story embodies the power of resilience, humility, and intentional growth. Gavin’s message is all about...

Welcome to the RU Strong Podcast , where we dive deep into the journeys of elite athletes who redefine resilience, discipline, and purpose, on and off the field. I’m your host, Jeff Durr , and today, we’re joined by a truewarrior in the world of lacrosse, Joe Nardella . A proud Rutgers University alum and current professional lacrosse standout, Joe’s story is about more than just athletic talent,...

Welcome to the RU Strong Podcast , where grit meets growth, and life’s toughest plays become the foundation for something greater. I’m your host, Jeff Durr. Today’s episode features a man who embodies perseverance, preparation, and purpose Justin “JB” Brashear . JB is a walking example of what it means to lock in , hone your craft , and become the best version of yourself , no matter the circumsta...