The Reality of Being a 5 Star Recruit and Why Rocco Spindler Chose Notre Dame

At The Podium with Manuel Amezcua

In this episode of At the Podium with Manuel Amezcua, we’re sitting down with Notre Dame Football starting guard Rocco Spindler.

Rocco Spindler is the son of Marc Spindler, a former NFL defensive lineman for the Detroit Lions.

He shares with us his upbringing, how wrestling made him a great football player, the reality of being a five star recruit in high school, and the promise he made his grandfather to join the Fighting Irish.

Rocco Spindler is a true man's man and is honoring the legacy of his family each and every day at Notre Dame – there’s so much to draw from the lessons in toughness, grit, and compassion that he has learned along the way, so sit back and enjoy!

0:00 - Intro

2:36 - Early Life and Family Impact on Athletics

4:57 - Dad’s Impact on His Football Life and The Value of Wrestling

8:50 - Impact of Sisters Athletic Gifts

11:59 - High School Football Memories and Influences

16:30 - Reality of Being a 5 Star Recruit in High School

20:34 - Process of Choosing Notre Dame

25:12 - Rocco’s Grandfather’s Influence

31:30 - Day One at Notre Dame

37:33 - What’s Coach Freeman Like?

39:04 - Overcoming Obstacles and Injuries

47:44 - What Does the Future Hold?

49:12 - Advice for Student Athletes

51:12 - What’s Something People Don’t Know About Rocco Spindler?

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands