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Michael Irvin joins Shannon Sharpe at Club Shay Shay for a powerful and unfiltered conversation about his life, career, and the stories behind the Dallas Cowboys dynasty. Irvin opens up about celebrating Sterling Sharpe’s NFL Hall of Fame induction and what it meant to see the Sharpe brothers standing together at the podium. He reflects on his first love of basketball, his lifelong friendship with Mitch Richmond, and a near arrest that the Miami police let slide because Richmond was set to be drafted into the NBA the next week. He recalls competing in a Foot Locker Slam Dunk Contest with Ken Griffey Jr., Barry Bonds, and Deion Sanders, and says adding NFL players would revive the NBA Dunk Contest. He shares how NFL teams used to play basketball against each other in the offseason, go bowling, fish, and gamble together, and why he believes Florida produces the best athletes over Texas, Georgia, and California because “the greatest pain creates the greatest gain.”

Irvin reveals his Mount Rushmore of Florida football players: Deion Sanders, Ray Lewis, and Jerome Brown. He also names himself the only offensive player on the Miami Hurricanes’ Mount Rushmore alongside Ray Lewis, Warren Sapp, and Ed Reed. He wore #47 at Miami because Jimmy Johnson joked he was like a Boeing 747 landing in the end zone. Irvin explains how he kept the Green Bay Packers from drafting him because of the cold, and that the Rams wanted to draft him but the Cowboys selected first. He talks about nearly being traded until Jimmy Johnson fired the offensive coordinator instead and says the Cowboys’ first Super Bowl win was the hardest but most rewarding.

Irvin speaks on Micah Parsons, his $100M podcast, and Parsons’ pursuit of being the highest-paid defender in the NFL. He shares his thoughts on modern athletes and social media. He details his talks with Travis Kelce about chasing a three-peat, admits he still can’t get over missing a catch that cost Dallas a three-peat, and crowns Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce “America’s Dream,” while saying the Chiefs haven’t replaced the Cowboys as “America’s Team.” Irvin calls Kelce his favorite player and even discusses Kelce’s engagement to Taylor Swift. He talks about buying a home with an eight-foot gate with his first NFL extension, how he learned financial literacy, and caring for his large family with his first $1M check.

Irvin dives deep into the infamous Cowboys “White House” era, sneaking women into hotels, Jerry Jones questioning him about it, and explaining to Jones he was “trying to do the wrong thing the right way.” He recalls being found in a hotel room with drugs, the district attorney threatening him, and wearing a mink coat to court to distract the press. Irvin admits that his arrest changed him, the Cowboys, and his leadership forever. He recounts slicing Everett McIver’s neck with scissors at training camp and apologizing after nearly killing him, fights at Miami over music and meals, and says he’s been fighting his whole life.

Irvin talks about being suspended for five games in 1996, how it permanently altered his career, and separating his identity from football. He recalls his mother calling him “the chosen one” among her 17 children and shares the story of his last game in Philadelphia in 1999, Deion Sanders praying over him, and his wife opposing his return to the field. He reflects on being part of Tom Landry’s last draft class, crying over losses as a rookie, and how “football isn’t about skill, it’s about will.” Irvin shares stories about Emmitt Smith, Troy Aikman, and Charles Haley, and recounts the Cowboys’ dominance over the Buffalo Bills and 49ers. He analyzes why Jimmy Johnson and Jerry Jones couldn’t coexist like Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft, calls Al Davis “Michael Corleone,” and recalls Davis telling Jerry Jones not to trade him to the Raiders.

Irvin discusses recruiting Deion Sanders from the 49ers, Shedeur Sanders’ future with the Browns, and Dillon Gabriel. He says Dallas could’ve won in 1998 if they traded for Randy Moss and that he should have three national titles with Miami. He shares thoughts on Travis Hunter, today’s receivers, and Denzel Washington’s quote on Jerry Jones: “All money ain’t good money.” Irvin believes Micah Parsons should’ve been Dallas’ Patrick Mahomes and sets expectations for CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, and Dak Prescott this season. He opens up about his wife’s early onset dementia, her loyalty despite his mistakes, and the care she receives from their family. He weighs in on Rampage Jackson’s son’s viral altercation, Cam Newton’s comments on Jalen Hurts, and recalls his father raising 17 children and teaching him lessons about hard labor. Finally, Irvin reflects on why football is the ultimate team sport, how one player can’t win a Super Bowl alone, and why the Cowboys still have a shot at another championship this season.

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Michael Irvin joins Shannon Sharpe at Club Shay Shay for a powerful and unfiltered conversation about his life, career, and the stories behind the Dallas Cowboys dynasty. Irvin opens up about celebrating Sterling Sharpe&rsquo;s NFL Hall of Fame induction and what it meant to see the Sharpe brothers standing together at the podium. He reflects on his first love of basketball, his lifelong friendship with Mitch Richmond, and a near arrest that the Miami police let slide because Richmond was set to be drafted into the NBA the next week. He recalls competing in a Foot Locker Slam Dunk Contest with Ken Griffey Jr., Barry Bonds, and Deion Sanders, and says adding NFL players would revive the NBA Dunk Contest. He shares how NFL teams used to play basketball against each other in the offseason, go bowling, fish, and gamble together, and why he believes Florida produces the best athletes over Texas, Georgia, and California because &ldquo;the greatest pain creates the greatest gain.&rdquo;
Irvin reveals his Mount Rushmore of Florida football players: Deion Sanders, Ray Lewis, and Jerome Brown. He also names himself the only offensive player on the Miami Hurricanes&rsquo; Mount Rushmore alongside Ray Lewis, Warren Sapp, and Ed Reed. He wore #47 at Miami because Jimmy Johnson joked he was like a Boeing 747 landing in the end zone. Irvin explains how he kept the Green Bay Packers from drafting him because of the cold, and that the Rams wanted to draft him but the Cowboys selected first. He talks about nearly being traded until Jimmy Johnson fired the offensive coordinator instead and says the Cowboys&rsquo; first Super Bowl win was the hardest but most rewarding.
Irvin speaks on Micah Parsons, his $100M podcast, and Parsons&rsquo; pursuit of being the highest-paid defender in the NFL. He shares his thoughts on modern athletes and social media. He details his talks with Travis Kelce about chasing a three-peat, admits he still can&rsquo;t get over missing a catch that cost Dallas a three-peat, and crowns Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce &ldquo;America&rsquo;s Dream,&rdquo; while saying the Chiefs haven&rsquo;t replaced the Cowboys as &ldquo;America&rsquo;s Team.&rdquo; Irvin calls Kelce his favorite player and even discusses Kelce&rsquo;s engagement to Taylor Swift. He talks about buying a home with an eight-foot gate with his first NFL extension, how he learned financial literacy, and caring for his large family with his first $1M check.
Irvin dives deep into the infamous Cowboys &ldquo;White House&rdquo; era, sneaking women into hotels, Jerry Jones questioning him about it, and explaining to Jones he was &ldquo;trying to do the wrong thing the right way.&rdquo; He recalls being found in a hotel room with drugs, the district attorney threatening him, and wearing a mink coat to court to distract the press. Irvin admits that his arrest changed him, the Cowboys, and his leadership forever. He recounts slicing Everett McIver&rsquo;s neck with scissors at training camp and apologizing after nearly killing him, fights at Miami over music and meals, and says he&rsquo;s been fighting his whole life.
Irvin talks about being suspended for five games in 1996, how it permanently altered his career, and separating his identity from football. He recalls his mother calling him &ldquo;the chosen one&rdquo; among her 17 children and shares the story of his last game in Philadelphia in 1999, Deion Sanders praying over him, and his wife opposing his return to the field. He reflects on being part of Tom Landry&rsquo;s last draft class, crying over losses as a rookie, and how &ldquo;football isn&rsquo;t about skill, it&rsquo;s about will.&rdquo; Irvin shares stories about Emmitt Smith, Troy Aikman, and Charles Haley, and recounts the Cowboys&rsquo; dominance over the Buffalo Bills and 49ers. He analyzes why Jimmy Johnson and Jerry Jones couldn&rsquo;t coexist like Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft, calls Al Davis &ldquo;Michael Corleone,&rdquo; and recalls Davis telling Jerry Jones not to trade him to the Raiders.
Irvin discusses recruiting Deion Sanders from the 49ers, Shedeur Sanders&rsquo; future with the Browns, and Dillon Gabriel. He says Dallas could&rsquo;ve won in 1998 if they traded for Randy Moss and that he should have three national titles with Miami. He shares thoughts on Travis Hunter, today&rsquo;s receivers, and Denzel Washington&rsquo;s quote on Jerry Jones: &ldquo;All money ain&rsquo;t good money.&rdquo; Irvin believes Micah Parsons should&rsquo;ve been Dallas&rsquo; Patrick Mahomes and sets expectations for CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, and Dak Prescott this season. He opens up about his wife&rsquo;s early onset dementia, her loyalty despite his mistakes, and the care she receives from their family. He weighs in on Rampage Jackson&rsquo;s son&rsquo;s viral altercation, Cam Newton&rsquo;s comments on Jalen Hurts, and recalls his father raising 17 children and teaching him lessons about hard labor. Finally, Irvin reflects on why football is the ultimate team sport, how one player can&rsquo;t win a Super Bowl alone, and why the Cowboys still have a shot at another championship this season.

NFL legend Shannon Sharpe—3x Super Bowl champion and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame—sits down with the biggest athletes, celebrities and influencers to discuss their accomplishments, challenges, and everything in-between.

NFL legend Shannon Sharpe—3x Super Bowl champion and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame—sits down with the biggest athletes, celebrities and influencers to discuss their accomplishments, challenges, and everything in-between.

Club Shay Shay

Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SHANNON and use code SHANNON and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Michael Irvin joins Shannon Sharpe at Club Shay Shay for a powerful and unfiltered conversation about his life, career, and the stories behind the Dallas Cowboys dynasty. Irvin opens up about celebrating Sterling Sharpe’s NFL Hall of Fame induction and what it meant to see the Sharpe brothers standing together at the podium. He reflects on his first love of basketball, his lifelong friendship with Mitch Richmond, and a near arrest that the Miami police let slide because Richmond was set to be drafted into the NBA the next week. He recalls competing in a Foot Locker Slam Dunk Contest with Ken Griffey Jr., Barry Bonds, and Deion Sanders, and says adding NFL players would revive the NBA Dunk Contest. He shares how NFL teams used to play basketball against each other in the offseason, go bowling, fish, and gamble together, and why he believes Florida produces the best athletes over Texas, Georgia, and California because “the greatest pain creates the greatest gain.”  Irvin reveals his Mount Rushmore of Florida football players: Deion Sanders, Ray Lewis, and Jerome Brown. He also names himself the only offensive player on the Miami Hurricanes’ Mount Rushmore alongside Ray Lewis, Warren Sapp, and Ed Reed. He wore #47 at Miami because Jimmy Johnson joked he was like a Boeing 747 landing in the end zone. Irvin explains how he kept the Green Bay Packers from drafting him because of the cold, and that the Rams wanted to draft him but the Cowboys selected first. He talks about nearly being traded until Jimmy Johnson fired the offensive coordinator instead and says the Cowboys’ first Super Bowl win was the hardest but most rewarding.  Irvin speaks on Micah Parsons, his $100M podcast, and Parsons’ pursuit of being the highest-paid defender in the NFL. He shares his thoughts on modern athletes and social media. He details his talks with Travis Kelce about chasing a three-peat, admits he still can’t get over missing a catch that cost Dallas a three-peat, and crowns Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce “America’s Dream,” while saying the Chiefs haven’t replaced the Cowboys as “America’s Team.” Irvin calls Kelce his favorite player and even discusses Kelce’s engagement to Taylor Swift. He talks about buying a home with an eight-foot gate with his first NFL extension, how he learned financial literacy, and caring for his large family with his first $1M check.  Irvin dives deep into the infamous Cowboys “White House” era, sneaking women into hotels, Jerry Jones questioning him about it, and explaining to Jones he was “trying to do the wrong thing the right way.” He recalls being found in a hotel room with drugs, the district attorney threatening him, and wearing a mink coat to court to distract the press. Irvin admits that his arrest changed him, the Cowboys, and his leadership forever. He recounts slicing Everett McIver’s neck with scissors at training camp and apologizing after nearly killing him, fights at Miami over music and meals, and says he’s been fighting his whole life.  Irvin talks about being suspended for five games in 1996, how it permanently altered his career, and separating his identity from football. He recalls his mother calling him “the chosen one” among her 17 children and shares the story of his last game in Philadelphia in 1999, Deion Sanders praying over him, and his wife opposing his return to the field. He reflects on being part of Tom Landry’s last draft class, crying over losses as a rookie, and how “football isn’t about skill, it’s about will.” Irvin shares stories about Emmitt Smith, Troy Aikman, and Charles Haley, and recounts the Cowboys’ dominance over the Buffalo Bills and 49ers. He analyzes why Jimmy Johnson and Jerry Jones couldn’t coexist like Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft, calls Al Davis “Michael Corleone,” and recalls Davis telling Jerry Jones not to trade him to the Raiders.  Irvin discusses recruiting Deion Sanders from the 49ers, Shedeur Sanders’ future with the Browns, and Dillon Gabriel. He says Dallas could’ve won in 1998 if they traded for Randy Moss and that he should have three national titles with Miami. He shares thoughts on Travis Hunter, today’s receivers, and Denzel Washington’s quote on Jerry Jones: “All money ain’t good money.” Irvin believes Micah Parsons should’ve been Dallas’ Patrick Mahomes and sets expectations for CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, and Dak Prescott this season. He opens up about his wife’s early onset dementia, her loyalty despite his mistakes, and the care she receives from their family. He weighs in on Rampage Jackson’s son’s viral altercation, Cam Newton’s comments on Jalen Hurts, and recalls his father raising 17 children and teaching him lessons about hard labor. Finally, Irvin reflects on why football is the ultimate team sport, how one player can’t win a Super Bowl alone, and why the Cowboys still have a shot at another championship this season.

Club Shay Shay - Michael Irvin Part 1

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