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With college football finally back on the schedule this week, this week's Preferred Walk-Ons Podcast wanted to talk to one of the best special teams weapons the ACC has ever seen. All-American kick returner and wideout Joe Reed, a sponsor of the show, stopped by to talk about his college and professional career, the importance of special teams, and experiences with ACC fan bases.

In this episode:

  • Joe Reed's life following his football career (0:00-5:17)
  • The most memorable moments from Joe's illustrious career at UVA (5:17-9:42)
  • What it feels like to change the game with a special teams play (9:42-12:07)
  • The preparation required for playing multiple positions (12:07-14:50)
  • The enduring relationships formed with coaches during his time at UVA (14:50-17:15)
  • Feelings about NIL, the transfer portal, and opposing fan bases (17:15-21:43)
  • Difficulties in transitioning to the NFL during the pandemic (20:50-25:15)
  • What Joe would like to see from UVA this season (25:15-31:23)

TheSabre.com presents The Preferred Walk-Ons Podcast, a college sports podcast through the lens of the ACC. Michael McGraw, a University of Virginia graduate and fan, and Michael Shutt, a life-long NC State fan, both grew up watching the ACC and have insights on the history and present of the conference.

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