Michael Irvin on Cowboys Wins, Jerry Jones, Thanksgiving in Dallas & Super Bowl? | The Pivot Podcast
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The 3x Super Bowl Champ, Hall of Famer, and one and only, Playmaker, Michael Irvin sits down with Ryan and Channing after Dallas' big win vs Minnesota to talk everything Cowboys, Jerry Jones, his dominant era and a deep dive into how his upbringing shaped the man he is today.
With Fred away for the holidays, Ryan taps in his playmaker’s partner to join the Pivot to kick off Thanksgiving week with all eyes on Irvin’s Dallas Cowboys to keep up their winning ways. Extremely fired up, Michael can't help share his excitement around this year's Cowboys team and how the meter is hot for this roster to go all the way this season, Championship or bust!
Sharing his own memories from playing on Thanksgiving, Michael talks about the infamous Leon Lett moment, playing against Randy Moss and what the city of Dallas was like after the big Thursday game. Opening up about his love and respect for Jerry Jones and his close relationship with former coach, Jimmy Johnson, Michael goes in-depth on how it was just playing football in Dallas it became his way of life, sense of family and purpose.
Ryan asks if it was always Dallas for him and Michael shares how he had a special connection to the team as a child from his late father who would watch the games growing up with him. One of 16 kids, Michael learned the importance of teamwork and sacrifice early in life and used it to help propel him to the next level in athletics. Explaining the lineage and meaning of new beginnings behind wearing #88 and how Drew Pearson was the first but Michael wanted to continue to make that the premiere jersey number on the Cowboys for decades to come which he has.
Learning from his high school teammates and Bernie Kosar who went to the NFL a year early from college too, Michael speaks about leveraging his power as an athlete and picking the Dallas Cowboys as the team he would go to and explains why he avoided choosing the Green Bay Packers. From St. Thomas to the University of Miami to the Dallas Cowboys, stardom was nothing new to Michael but losing his first year in the NFL was not something he could accept or get used to. Michael explains how when Troy Aikman and Emmitt Smith came the following year they were able to take the team to the dynasty it became.
Ryan jokes about Michael saying, “If you can’t help me win, you can’t be my friend,” as he talks about wanting to be surrounded by teammates on the Cowboys who had the same unwavering commitment in winning a Super Bowl As he did. If he found out a teammate didn’t align with this same mission, he wasn’t afraid to let it be known to the coaching staff or the player. On the road to three championships and a hall of fame career, Michael had to face greats such as Deion Sanders defensively and Randy Moss who was always in the shadows to be the next best at his position. Michael shares a few stories from the times competing against them and the respect he has for other receivers who may be more physically gifted but given the chance would trade careers with him if they had the chance, specifically citing Randy Moss.
Michael has high hopes for this year's Cowboys team and talks about how they don't realize how talented they are sometimes which could be a weakness for them down the stretch. Attributing his success to three special women in his life, his mom, his mother-in-law and aunt, Michael says being able to experience the highs of life with them and travel the world has been the highlight of his life.
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All Comments (21)
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Being just diagnosed with cancer this morning I needed this laughter.....THANK YOU PIVOT...RC, CHANNY, FRED AND PLAYMAKER !!!!!!!!!!!
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I love Michael Irvin’s spirit
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The Bobby Brown of receivers!!!! He brought that edge to the game as a WR.
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I love it that he gives Deion for credit for saving him when he went off the rails. "he said you ain't going nowhere and got ready to fight" AND in football games he gave Deion his credit. I really like that
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Ryan Clark is a good dude for that last piece man that was indeed heartfelt. The Pivot is an incredible podcast without a doubt
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Congratulations to Freaky for making the semifinals for the HOF I hope you making it in there OG You Deserve It💪🏼🐐
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Everytime he talks about his Miami days I can only imagine how wild they truly were off the field.
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Michael Irvin’s stories are classics. He reminds me of the crazy drunk uncle at the cookout! Great interview Pivot!
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Every time RC says “anybody can podcast but not everybody can Pivot” I just imagine Hakeem Olajuwon doing the Dream Shake Pivoting all over NBA centers. Please Bring the king of Pivots to the Pivot!
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Man listening to Mike talking about his mom and the women in his life put a lump in my throat...... every good mans dream is to take care of his parents, and especially his mom. Playmaker was super flashy and had all the football skills in the world, but was also a selfless dude with a big heart. LEGEND!!!
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The man, the myth, and the legeng!!!! Shout out to The Playmaker and The Pivot!!! Thank you for this. I was hoping THIS interview happened. BRAVO!!!!!! Update: one of thee best Michael Irvin conversations I've ever seen. You have to sit back, and let Michael Irvin be great. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
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This wasn't just a show/interview. This was a dope ass conversation that we just so happen to be able to see. Love this show. Don't miss an episode.
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R.C. you are the man for reaping that Sean Taylor jersey. Sean was the best!!❤️❤️
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The Playmaker is a national treasure.
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As a witness I can confirm that era in Dallas was nuts if you were a Cowboy. There was absolutely no reason to go anywhere else. I spent a week there and hung out with Deon, Irvin, and a few others and they were rockstars. One of the most memorable weeks of my life!!!!
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I really enjoyed to hear Michael Irvin’s Pivot! The old school legends really give the locker room vibe. The Charles Haley situation had me in tears! 😂
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Man I love the story irvin was telling about never having to have tickets😭😭how it’s supposed to be
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I ALWAYS find myself thinking I'm gonna just watch the first 30mins and then end up watching the entire show. These cats have the best natural conversations. It's the only show I've seen that's on the same level as Inside The NBA.
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I love seeing that Sean Taylor jersey 😢RC a real one for that
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I love Michael Irvin. I love his passion and loyalty for our Cowboys.
