Rashard Mendenhall on "Racism Bowl", Big Ben Racist Accusations, Retiring at 26 (Full Interview)

Super Bowl champion and "Ballers" writer Rashard Mendenhall recently joined VladTV for the first time. The interview started with congratulatory remarks about Mendenhall’s dual-career path, which, according to Vlad, most professional athletes often struggle with. Mendenhall responded that his mother played a significant role in ensuring he did not merely focus on sports but on being well-rounded. He grew up in Skokie, Illinois, and Southside Chicago with his mom and siblings, although his parents divorced when he was in the 5th grade. Mendenhall’s exceptional athletic ability was recognized by his kindergarten teacher who made a big deal of bringing it to his mom’s attention. When he eventually started playing Little League football, he was already viewed by his peers as a great player. This continued into high school, where he became the best football recruit in the state of Illinois. Later in the interview, the former Steelers player broke down the financial aspects of his career, as well as the various injuries he suffered. He also commented on fellow Steeler Antonio Brown before reflecting on his controversial fumble in the Super Bowl. To hear more, check out the interview above.