On this episode of The Fix Sports Podcast, Joseph Shines his HBCU spotlight on former Bowie State University quarterback Amir Hall. Hall got a chance to play in the NFLPA Bowl. Golden State's Steph Curry passes Jason Terry on the all-time three pointers list, Kyler Murray is discussing money with the NFL and the Oakland A’s, former NFL quarterback Todd Marinovich is learning to be human again after a rough life. In our Life After Sports segment we interviewed Mr. Thomas Houston, a former NFL and collegiate football player. Joseph gives his weekly NFL playoff update, ex-Detroit lions player beats up man for masturbating outside of his daughters window. The Friday rant is aimed at Gladys Knight for performing the national anthem at the super bowl and having to explain herself. Tune in to get your fix!!


Mr. Thomas Houston Biography:

Thomas Houston Jr. better known as “Tom Houston” was born in San Diego, California to Thomas Houston Sr.  and the late Frances Houston February 15, 1958.  At the age of 2 they relocated to Washington D.C. where he was heavily influenced by his small yet intimate immediate family. He grew up revering his mother and her hard work  despite being raised by his father. His mother was stern, hard and ungiving but showed her love and support by coming to every game.  He often followed behind his big sister-Ronda (just a year apart)- who never let anyone beat up on him and was often his partner in crime. They often won local dance contests and are still very close, He was cultivated by his grandmothers Mary and Meme they instilled morals and values in caring ways and although they loved him, he didn’t get away with much. As for his drive to succeed above all and be something different and special that came from his father who started as an enlisted Naval cadet but after 4 years became an entrepreneur and never settled for less than what he thought he deserved. 
 
This was the substance that formulated Tom Houston-- starting rec sports at the age of 10 and football  at the age of 12 he played much in school, well class mostly but with sports he was able to gain discipline and purpose. Named the most improved junior defensively, achieving the All Metro title his senior year and winning  the conference championship Tom graduated Woodson High school in 1975 and acquired the nickname "Big Nasty" as he went into college. He received a full athletic scholarship to the Wisconsin Badgers. There he played defensive lineman from 76-81. Going through much adversity he developed a “never quit” mentality and never settled. He started multiple times, his most notable game was against Purdue where he had 6 tackles. Through hard work and consistent training he went to several NFL camps and was signed to the Washington Federal’s USFL team in 82. There he was trained as an offensive linemen. 

Summer of 83 he obtained just about every little boys dream of becoming a player in the NFL. He signed a 2 year contract as a free agent with the Green Bay Packers.  
Unfortunately after a few pre- season games he tore his ACL and was placed on injury reserve. He was hoping to return but after 6 knee operations and several months of physical therapy the injury proved a little more complicated then expected. It will take him to tell you what happened during what could be considered dark times… But on the bright side... 
 
He married to his 1st wife at the end of 84 and became a proud dad of a baby girl (Tammie) in summer of 85. He went on to have another beautiful daughter (Tajha) with his 1st wife in 1990. He remarried in 1996 to Patti Houston where he had 3 additional children 2 boys and 1 girl. He shared his passion of sports and football with his eldest son (Zack) by couching his football team all the way to high school and assisting with training of his next son (Trey) with basketball. He also went on to become a “gymnastics dad” by supporting his youngest daughter (Toni) by attending every meet just as his mother did for him. 

Tom now works as an operations manager. He continues to thrive embracing his family role as husband, daddy, dad, pop and soon to be grandad. He still believes as he did when he started to never quit and keep trying. 

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In season 3 episode 25 of The Fix Sports Podcast, Joseph shines his HBCU spotlight on Fayetteville State's men's basketball team for their surprise win over Lincoln. Also in the spotlight is track star Akobundu and the North Carolina A&T State track & field team for setting records. Sarah Thomas is the first woman to officiate an NFL playoff game, Antonio Brown and the Pittsburgh Steelers have beef, and Hatian sprinter Rincher breaks 60m national record in his debut for Florida State University. Joseph updates us on the college football players who have entered the transfer portal and the NFL conference championship games are set for this upcoming Sunday. Turkey is accusing Enes Kanter of being a part of a terror group and and wants him extradited. The Friday rant is aimed at rapper Travis Scott for agreeing to perform at the Super Bowl, and implied that Kaepernick approved of his performance. Tune in to get your fix!!!
 
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In season 3 episode 24 of The Fix Sports Podcast, Joseph shines his HBCU spotlight on three HBCU players are 2018 NFL all-Pro selections, and Coaching Legend Joe Taylor is named a college football hall of fame inductee. Is LeBron James really the greatest player in NBA history? Shout out to the Clemson Tigers for winning the 2019 NCAA College Football National Championship. Also, shout out to the North Dakota State University Bison for wining the 2019 FCS National Championship. A sports institute declares that flag football should be the standard until high school age, The University of California's football player Bryce Turner dies at the age of 19, the 2019 NFL Pro Bowl rosters are released, the NFL Wild Card round is over and the Divisional Round starts this weekend. Will Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts transfer to another school? The NBA All-Star numbers are coming in and LeBron James is leading in numbers. The Friday rant is aimed at the 95% of NFL players who said Colin Kapernick should be on a roster but they won’t take a stand for him. Tune in!!!! 


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In season 3 episode 23 of The Fix Sports Podcast, Joseph shines his HBCU spotlight on the HBCU bands who performed in the 2019 Tournament of Roses for the 2019 Rose Bowl. Marvin Lewis is fired by the Cincinnati Bengals, Mark Richt "retires" as the head football coach of University of Miami; Manny Diaz is hired as the new head coach, Washington Redskin's Reuben Foster’s domestic violence charges are dropped and the NFL is monitoring the situation, and 2 LSU players involved in shooting acted in self-defense. Joseph gives an update on the college football bowl games and week 17 of the NFL season. Boxing sensation Clarissa Shields defeats Hannah Rankin to win her third belt, and Floyd Mayweather wasted our time fighting kickboxing sensation Tenshin Nasukawa. Our Friday rant is aimed at wrestling referee Alan Maloney for forcing black wrestler Andrew Johnson to cut his hair or be disqualified. Tune in to get your fix!!

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