Danny Wuerffel discusses ‘The Pickle Bowl: Heisman Edition’ and advice for college football stars
Retired NFL quarterback and Heisman Award winner Danny Wuerffel recently sat down with Touchdown Wire’s Ed Easton Jr. to discuss his latest charitable endeavor, ‘The Wuerffel Foundation’s The Pickle Bowl: Heisman Edition at Life Time Pickleball NYC. The event brought together past Heisman winners for a good cause, with Wuerffel sharing his passion for the sport of pickleball and how it has helped support the foundation’s mission of inspiring greater service and unity in communities.
Wuerffel was joined by fellow Heisman winners Tim Tebow, Cam Newton, Eric Crouch, Charlie Ward, and Johnny Rodgers, as well as pickleball pros Ryan Sherry and Kate Fahey for the event. The gathering in New York City was a fun and exciting way to raise money for a good cause while enjoying the sport they love.
Reflecting on the event, Wuerffel expressed his gratitude for the support and participation, stating, “We’re a very blessed group, and to come back to this group every year to celebrate in New York has been fantastic. And then to add this pickleball event. A lot of the guys play and enjoy it. So this gives us an opportunity to add one more fun event. We’re grateful to the Heisman Trust for helping support it and making it happen in a lifetime. Just really excited.”
Having played in the NFL for six years with four different teams, Wuerffel also shared some advice for college players looking to make the leap to the professional level. He encouraged them to enjoy the unique experience of college football and to finish their collegiate careers strong, emphasizing the importance of savoring the moment before moving on to the next chapter.
For more information on The Pickle Bowl and The Wuerffel Foundation, visit their respective websites. The event was a success in bringing together former football stars for a good cause and promoting unity and service in communities.
