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On this week’s episode we have part 2 of our interview with Bethune-Cookman alum and Software Engineer Phillip Kirkland. On this episode he talks playing in the Florida Classic for the first time, officially becoming the starter and dealing with an injury. We went on to discuss his experience being signed by the New York Jets, meeting guys like Mark Sanchez and Darrelle Revis and how he dealt with his career coming to an end on the field. He spoke about his transition to corporate America and how he was competing with candidates from all over the world in the engineering industry. Finally he shared how he landed his current role at Home Depot, the influence he is having there in recruiting minorities from HBCU’s for engineering roles and his passion for educating his community in STEM.  Please check out our previous episodes by clicking the link in our bio. As always, It’s Help over hype. Please comment, like and follow us:  @bleavpodcasts @whatsthehypepodcast Guest - Phillip Kirkland @qunicycpk Host - Jeff Pope - @jpope_ceo Host - Andre Hal Jr - @drehal29 Linktree https://linktr.ee/Whatsthehypepodcast #whatsthehypepodcast #sportspodcast #inspiration #motivation #hbcu #stem#bcufootball #newyorkjets #homedepot #studentathletes #ncaafootball #quincy #eastgadsden #morethananathlete #lifeaftersports #doyoubleav 

On this week’s episode we have part 2 of our interview with Bethune-Cookman alum and Software Engineer Phillip Kirkland. On this episode he talks playing in the Florida Classic for the first time, officially becoming the starter and dealing with an injury. We went on to discuss his experience being signed by the New York Jets, meeting guys like Mark Sanchez and Darrelle Revis and how he dealt with his career coming to an end on the field. He spoke about his transition to corporate America and how he was competing with candidates from all over the world in the engineering industry. Finally he shared how he landed his current role at Home Depot, the influence he is having there in recruiting minorities from HBCU’s for engineering roles and his passion for educating his community in STEM.  Please check out our previous episodes by clicking the link in our bio. As always, It’s Help over hype. Please comment, like and follow us:  @bleavpodcasts @whatsthehypepodcast Guest - Phillip Kirkland @qunicycpk Host - Jeff Pope - @jpope_ceo Host - Andre Hal Jr - @drehal29 Linktree <a href="https://linktr.ee/Whatsthehypepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/Whatsthehypepodcast</a> #whatsthehypepodcast #sportspodcast #inspiration #motivation #hbcu #stem#bcufootball #newyorkjets #homedepot #studentathletes #ncaafootball #quincy #eastgadsden #morethananathlete #lifeaftersports #doyoubleav

Featuring Phillip Kirkland (Part 2)

On this week’s episode we have part one of our interview with Bethune-Cookman alum and Software Engineer Phillip Kirkland. On this episode he talks about growing up in a small city outside of Tallahassee Florida called Quincy. We discuss his early upbringing and how his love for academics started him down the path of wanting to be an engineer. Sports has been a part of his his life as far back as he could remember with his dad being a former athlete and a legendary coach in his community so it was just a matter of time before he got the bug. We went to discuss his high school experience starting at Shanks and moving over to East Gadsdens County before becoming one of the best players in the county. He details his recruitment and why he decided to accept an athletic scholarship to Bethune-Cookman University and what it was like spending his first two years playing behind future NFL-Pro Eric Weems. Finally he shared what it was like to play for legendary coach Alvin Wyatt  and how he played a big part in his success.  Please check out our previous episodes by clicking the link in our bio. As always, It’s Help over hype. Please comment, like and follow us:  @bleavpodcasts @whatsthehypepodcast Guest - Phillip Kirkland @qunicycpk Host - Jeff Pope - @jpope_ceo Host - Andre Hal Jr - @drehal29 Production: Intro video: Art Strong of @strongvisuals Video editor: Rodney Coachman @yendorthegod Linktree https://linktr.ee/Whatsthehypepodcast

On this week’s episode we have part one of our interview with Bethune-Cookman alum and Software Engineer Phillip Kirkland. On this episode he talks about growing up in a small city outside of Tallahassee Florida called Quincy. We discuss his early upbringing and how his love for academics started him down the path of wanting to be an engineer. Sports has been a part of his his life as far back as he could remember with his dad being a former athlete and a legendary coach in his community so it was just a matter of time before he got the bug. We went to discuss his high school experience starting at Shanks and moving over to East Gadsdens County before becoming one of the best players in the county. He details his recruitment and why he decided to accept an athletic scholarship to Bethune-Cookman University and what it was like spending his first two years playing behind future NFL-Pro Eric Weems. Finally he shared what it was like to play for legendary coach Alvin Wyatt  and how he played a big part in his success.  Please check out our previous episodes by clicking the link in our bio. As always, It’s Help over hype. Please comment, like and follow us:  @bleavpodcasts @whatsthehypepodcast Guest - Phillip Kirkland @qunicycpk Host - Jeff Pope - @jpope_ceo Host - Andre Hal Jr - @drehal29 Production: Intro video: Art Strong of @strongvisuals Video editor: Rodney Coachman @yendorthegod Linktree <a href="https://linktr.ee/Whatsthehypepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/Whatsthehypepodcast</a>

Featuring Phillip Kirkland (Part 1)

Bethune Cookman

In this episode of the Life and Football Podcast our Special Guest was Phillip Kirkland. Phillip Kirkland is a former Wide Receiver for Bethune Cookman University, he’s jersey number while there was number 82. Phillip also a short free agent stint with the New York Jets. Phillip was born and raised in Quincy, Florida. He attend James A. Shanks High School before it closed as a High School onto the new zoned East Gadsden County High School (Currently Gadsden County High School). While at East Gadsden and Bethune Cookman he was a star football and track athlete. This was a great interview! With Phillip it is evident that sports have had a big impact on the culture of HBCU life and enjoyment of learning influence far beyond the playing field. Phillip stated that most people see that athletes are so focused on their sport and performing well athletically that they only worry about maintaining their eligibility. And in some cases many of these students choose easy majors and take easy. Phillip said that he did not want to be the normal stereotypes that exist about the academic success and failure of student-athletes. The idea of the “dumb jock” is often unchallenged, by the general public and academic community. Just know that Phillip Kirkland always loved learning and School work above playing any sports. Phillip gives a detailed look into his life journey. He’s currently working as an IT engineer with Home Depot, he manages staff members, and he’s a recruiter for the company as well. Phillip loves giving back as he is on a board at BCU, mentor’s students at BCU who has interest in engineering and he has plans on starting programs and motivating kids from his hometown of Quincy, Florida.

Phillip Kirkland - Former Receiver for Bethune Cookman University & the New York Jets 