Russ Hochstein, National Champion and All-American with Nebraska before 7 years with the Patriots, Part 1/2

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“You’ve gotta have fun with things, you’ve gotta have fun with life and you gotta be able to make fun of yourself from time to time.”

- Russ Hochstein

Russ was “born and bred and bled red” in Nebraska. What extra curricular activities did he participate in growing up? Was it always the plan to be a Cornhusker? What was it like playing for the legendary Tom Osborne? How did winning a National Championship motovate Russ? Which Outland Trophy winner did he play with and what the culture in their offensive line room?

Where did Russ have to go to hear his name called in the NFL Draft? Russ speaks extensively on what it was like to play for Patriots Hall of Fame Coach, Dante Scarnecchia. What made Dante special? Which of Russ’ teammates described the offensive line as “five fingers of a fist”? How was the team’s camaraderie? Russ talks about his flexibility and the variety of positions he played - not a lot of 300 pounders have lined up behind Tom Brady in their career!

And this is just Part 1!