It is Thanksgiving week and everyone should be thankful for something. On this episode of the Grow podcast Rock will share the top five things that his is most thankful for.

The presidential election has left the country of the United States divided. People are angry and upset about what political party is in charge. On this episode Rock shares from a faith based perspective that all governing authority from the out house all the way up to the White House has been established by God.

How many times have you thought about an old friend that you have not spoken with in quite awhile? You keep telling yourself that you need to reach out but you still haven’t done it yet. Believe it or not, but there are actual benefits of reconnecting with old friends. On this episode Rock shares his personal experience about catching up with some of his former teammates.

On this episode Rock shares the love of being inducted into the Georgia High School Hall of Fame. Rock honors and celebrate is former school Fulton High aka Redbird Nation for the role his classmates and teammates played in achieving this award. David also shares a touching and enlightening story about Jack Pitts who was a trailblazer who open the door for young men of color to play at Division 1 schools in the south.

On this episode Rock does a quick review of the Auburn football team loss to Missouri. Then he shares more of his experience during his time on the plains.

Special guest Pat Carter the author of his first book All- American Poet joins Rock on the podcast. Pat shares his life journey from growing up Newtown, Florida, to gaining All- American honors at Florida State and on to the NFL. While playing in the NFL as a functioning alcoholic, Pat shares his unique story of conversion in the locker room right before a game. Now Pat is an author telling his life story through poetry.

Back by popular demand Brian Smith joins Rock once again on the podcast. After discussing the Auburn game against Georgia. Rock surprises his special guest (Brian Smith with another special guest (Pat Carter) who a friend and professional teammate to both Rock and Brian during their time with the Los Angeles Rams. Pat Carter is a former NFL and Florida State University Tight End who played for legendary coach Bobby Bowden. Coach Bowden and Coach Pat Dye were very good friends as well. Listen as Rock, Brian, and Pat answers some questions about playing for two of the greatest coaches in college football.

On this episode of Let’s Talk Auburn Rock has a special guest on the podcast. Former NFL and Auburn University defensive end Brian Smith will be joining him on the Grow podcast. Rock and Brian will discuss the current Auburn football situation and will also answer the questions that have been sent in by Auburn fans this week.