BLACK HEART GOLD PODCAST 34B: Seth Olsen Joins BHGP
by Adam Jacobi on Aug 25, 2010 5:58 PM CDT
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PrintHere's the second half of our podcast coverage for the Iowa Touchdowns For Kids fundraiser. I was fortunate to be joined by Seth Olsen, who's currently in the mix at offensive line for the Denver Broncos. Personally, I think they should try him at quarterback. Verrry thin at quarterback in Denver these days.
Luckily, he had a few minutes to spend with BHGP, and we talked about the glamour of his professional career, his connection with the Hawkeyes, and his admirable connection with the University of Iowa Children's Hospital. Podcast is below and on iTunes.
Now, eagle-eared(?) listeners will notice Seth Olsen mentioned that he and his wife are donating a certain amount to TD4K. BHGP has since learned that the Olsens are donating--seriously--$100 per Iowa touchdown. We know that's a lot of money, and Seth's an active NFL player and all, but... the Olsens aren't millionaires (yet), either. They're doing $100, and that's just incredible. But you can make a difference with just $1. Click here to make your pledge.
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$100???
My God…that’s worth a standing ovation, considering that Olsen hasn’t been making the big bucks for years like, say Peyton Manning.
You see what I did there? Yeeeaaaaaahhhh.
Just outstanding
There have been some seriously quality people who have come through here.
It never gets to be easy
by chitownhawkeye on Aug 25, 2010 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Obligatory Seth Olsen Story
Last year I was at the Sports Column in Denver for the Iowa – UNI game. Mr. Olsen was there with his wife and some very large friends whom I didn’t recgonize. The bar is always packed (especially when the game isn’t on regular TV), so I was standing right next to him the whole game.
He was very calm the entire game. Kept shaking his head and looking displeased, but (unlike me) he remained extremely composed…..
…until that second blocked kick.
Like everyong in the bar he was off his feet like House of Pain told him to, jumping up and down and shouting gibberish. At this point I’ve sort of lost my mind so while I’m jumping up and down next to him, I put both arms around him and was hugging him. He’s still bouncing and excited, but after like 2 seconds he sort of glanced at me and I realized that it had probably just occurred to him that I wasn’t one of his friends.
That’s when I decided it would be best to let go. Then I went and hugged someone else.
No self-respecting man from Iowa goes anywhere without beer
by Hayden Fry's Moustache Ride on Aug 25, 2010 6:32 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
That was an outstanding story. +1
by HawkgirlSTL on Aug 25, 2010 8:10 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Ah, the Column
I only made it to one game there b/c I worked at Jackson’s down the street on most weekends. But the time I did make it, it was a blast. I miss Denver.
by imadirtyoldman on Aug 25, 2010 8:14 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
HFMR getting to know every Hawkeye one hug at a time.
"You don't become a Hawkeye fan, You're born with Black and Gold in your veins." - Me
by BStylin Hawkye on Aug 26, 2010 10:43 AM CDT up reply actions
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