Sports Spectrum Podcast

Sam Acho is a former NFL linebacker who played nine seasons with the Cardinals, Bears and Buccaneers. The former Texas Longhorn was a fourth round draft pick by Arizona in 2011. He is currently an analyst with ESPN and a two-time author.

Sam joins his former teammate Matt Forte on today's podcast to discuss how family balance, the limits and tradeoffs, his love for Nigeria, growing in Christ and his favorite moment playing with Matt on the Bears 2015 team.

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Welcome to TUESDAY MORNING RUNNING BACK with Matt Forte for September 15, 2026.
The NFL is officially back!

TOPICS:
01:53 - Week 1 in the books -- Bears score 59!!
14:33 - Team we're most impressed with
15:24 - Team we're most concerned about
27:31 - Matt's WORKHORSE OF THE WEEK
32:14 - What we learned at church on Sunday

Today's podcast is in partnership with Baylor University's Truett Seminary at their Faith and Sports Institute. Learn more by checking them out at http://baylor.edu/truett/FSI

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Former NFL wide receiver Adam Thielen joins Matt on today's podcast to talk about his recent retirement, getting serious about his faith in Jesus, why he doesn't set goals, when he knew he was retiring and why he's appreciative of the doubters on his incredible 13 year NFL journey.

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Welcome to TUESDAY MORNING RUNNING BACK with Matt Forte for September 8, 2026.
The NFL returns tomorrow! Matt gives us his division predictions, NFL MVP, NFL rushing leader and Super Bowl picks. Plus, we recap Michigan's crazy win over Western Michigan, Dabo Swinney's coaching future and what we learned at church on Sunday.

Today's podcast is in partnership with Baylor University's Truett Seminary at their Faith and Sports Institute. Learn more by checking them out at http://baylor.edu/truett/FSI

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Emeka Egbuka returns to the show to talk about growing in faith in the NFL as a rookie with the Buccaneers, expectations for year 2 in 2026, getting married and memories from NFL Draft day.

TOPICS
(02:01) - Rookie year lessons
(05:14) - Getting married in July 2026
(08:38) - NFL Draft day 2025 memories
(12:47) - His welcome to the NFL moment
(16:02) - Lessons learned from God in his rookie year
(19:40) - Overcoming challenges
(21:30) - Baker Mayfield the teammate
(23:55) - Funny moments in the huddle
(24:55) - Bible character to identify with
(29:22) - Who is Jesus to Emeka right now?

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