Offered A Scholarship At Age 14, But Retired by Age 24! (What Happened to Tate Martell?)

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  • Опубликовано: 21 мар 2022
  • Tate Martell was a football phenom, but his career didn't go as planned.
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  • @isaiahcrowell3578
    @isaiahcrowell3578 2 года назад +938

    Crazy how Tate went from never losing a game in highschool...To never starting a game in College.

    • @TheAlexJimenez
      @TheAlexJimenez 2 года назад +17

      What’s even crazier is anyone cares. For what? Ok he didn’t play much, so have so many others.

    • @isaiahcrowell3578
      @isaiahcrowell3578 2 года назад +160

      @@TheAlexJimenez The difference is those "Many Others" weren't in the national spotlight since the age of 14 like Tate nor did they star in a Netflix series following his high school career like Tate. When your that famous for that long while being very cocky aswell, your downfall will always be talked about. Not to be made fun of but more so to teach a lesson to others.

    • @thekidd2117
      @thekidd2117 2 года назад +118

      @@TheAlexJimenez the irony of you asking why anyone cares on a RUclips comment section based on updating and telling stories about what happened to players is just amazing! We all care. That’s why we watch Flemlo. 🤦🏾‍♂️

    • @Mott2
      @Mott2 2 года назад +21

      It is not that impressive when you know Bishop Gorman is a private school that recruits the best athletes and has zero competition in Arizona. It is not like Texas where it is all public schools competing at the highest level.

    • @isaiahcrowell3578
      @isaiahcrowell3578 2 года назад +19

      @@Mott2It's still as impressive considering the fact that he lead Bishop Gorman to 3 straight national championship. Not just state, But nationals. And he still performed just as good against those national teams as he did against those Arizona teams.

  • @makingtheband990
    @makingtheband990 2 года назад +259

    i really hope arch manning doesn't get crushed by the expectations that come with carrying the manning name

    • @FlemLoRaps
      @FlemLoRaps  2 года назад +61

      interesting thought.... It is different for him with all the social media attention so early on

    • @thekingofvithen1893
      @thekingofvithen1893 2 года назад +38

      I think he'll be fine, he also has the support and guidance that comes with the name

    • @bjnt92281
      @bjnt92281 2 года назад +30

      I doubt it. He’s got his dad, gran dad and uncles that have been through the process to keep him in line.

    • @greg3982
      @greg3982 2 года назад +25

      his dad was a successful hs player, his grandad was a top pro, his uncles were incredibly successful QB's, he will have the right support and he didn't bring attention to himself, it was put on him because of his family

    • @makingtheband990
      @makingtheband990 2 года назад +13

      @@FlemLoRaps Cooper Manning has done a really good job so far suppressing the hype train and letting him develop normally, but we don't know for sure how Arch feels for now. Guess we'll have to wait till the 2030 flemlo video on what happened to arch manning

  • @CoachHubbs24
    @CoachHubbs24 2 года назад +563

    Flemlo, bro you truly are great at what you do. I can’t imagine how much time you put in researching to be able to give us the information you do. Mad respect ✊🏼 you’re the GOAT on this platform no doubt!

    • @Leon-ic8vb
      @Leon-ic8vb 2 года назад +10

      I love the respect he puts on his videos he don't try to twist anything for content just tells it how it is but with respect

    • @shaggy3255
      @shaggy3255 2 года назад +7

      He is ridiculously good at this.

    • @dangrimes5078
      @dangrimes5078 2 года назад +3

      Absolutely

    • @dnice7200
      @dnice7200 2 года назад +3

      I recommend this channel all the time for inside football knowledge. Always well done! 👍

    • @robertbecker5310
      @robertbecker5310 2 года назад +1

      Ditto🙌

  • @ballhead1150
    @ballhead1150 2 года назад +194

    Man Flemlo seems like such a good dad. What a lucky kid to have him for a father

    • @thekidd2117
      @thekidd2117 2 года назад +39

      Not doubting he is…but you saw a picture of him and his son for like 2 seconds and made that conclusion?

    • @Pphead1234
      @Pphead1234 2 года назад +28

      Weirdo comment

    • @RexT3rra
      @RexT3rra 2 года назад +14

      @@Pphead1234 no cap that was weird

    • @TheDickem
      @TheDickem 2 года назад +11

      He is a good dad. He raised me to become an independent 33 year man. Lol

    • @rickle8
      @rickle8 2 года назад +3

      He just seems like a good dude chill

  • @jasonrathbun5525
    @jasonrathbun5525 2 года назад +573

    The BEST STORYTELLER RUclips has to offer. Love you and your videos man!!

    • @rshoff14
      @rshoff14 2 года назад +8

      Absolutely!!!

    • @jonjonbailey4314
      @jonjonbailey4314 2 года назад

      Yeah blood FlemLo is saucy 👌 Sorry bout his Bengals but naw cuz yall beat
      Raiders. But peep yall can't F wit Oakland set aside Carson Palmer. Oaktown/L.A-/ Oak/Vegas Raiders!!

    • @A92CB7
      @A92CB7 2 года назад +7

      @Highway Horsepower I was just gonna say Mr ballen then seen your comment

    • @A92CB7
      @A92CB7 2 года назад

      @Highway Horsepower yup yup 👍👍👍

    • @kadentharbaugh
      @kadentharbaugh 2 года назад

      KTO is so much better , this dude is ass

  • @jacobwilson7030
    @jacobwilson7030 2 года назад +109

    Dude retired from practice. I called it after watching QB1 that he wouldn’t work out in college. Can’t really put my finger on it but just the vibe that I got told me as soon as he experienced adversity at the next level he’d pack it in.

    • @Baldbill.
      @Baldbill. 2 года назад +31

      Same thing when I was watching Spencer Rattler lol

    • @northeast4665
      @northeast4665 2 года назад +2

      Cuz they realize they’re not even close to bein the top dog in the team or even in the business of football itself !!

    • @jacobwilson7030
      @jacobwilson7030 2 года назад

      @@Baldbill. I think it was just how they carried themselves even with their teammates. There’s being a confident leader, and then there’s just being a little prick. It says a lot when a show that’s chopped and edited still makes them come out looking like assholes

    • @jacobwilson7030
      @jacobwilson7030 2 года назад +14

      @@northeast4665 I think as soon as they mentioned his record at Poway before he transferred I knew he was bullshit. High school football teams can literally be great with one outstanding player. Even in power states like CA, TX and OH. If you have a talented QB, RB, or hell even defensive lineman your team can go far. But dude went 4-7 at a public school and then transfers to a literal football factory, the team had two more 15-0 seasons after he left and won state 5 out of 6 before he got there.

    • @jnydfs6003
      @jnydfs6003 2 года назад +1

      The moment controversy and competition hits they fold

  • @daltonsideas
    @daltonsideas 2 года назад +115

    Idk how ur able to pump out 30 for 30 level vids this frequently, easily one of the best storytellers on RUclips, sports and otherwise

    • @1980angel1
      @1980angel1 7 месяцев назад

      My guess is there’s people behind the scenes that you don’t see, and he probably pays to edit videos😊

    • @meepk633
      @meepk633 6 месяцев назад

      I see people say this to youtubers all the time. It's because 30 for 30 has to actually do the journalism instead of just reading other people's journalism into a camera. I mean, I'm not bashing this channel or any others for doing summaries. But you can see like 40 screenshots of articles in this one video. FlemLo doesn't have to buy plane tickets for a film crew to do interviews. He doesn't have to wait for researchers to dig through university records. He doesn't have to build relationships with recruiters and coaches. He doesn't have to hire lawyers to double check his factual statements. 99% of the hard work is done and paid for by someone else. That's how youtubers pump out quality content.

  • @SlipandRip710
    @SlipandRip710 2 года назад +198

    I’m from Las Vegas and I was in High School around the same time Tate was and his issue was that he was only elite in high school. That Bishop Gorman squad he had was ridiculous and it didn’t require him to evolve his game. I think social media needs to chill on making stars out of kids because they can ball out on other kids. We all know its different to actually ball out on grown men it just sets the kid up for a big fall. And on a second side note a big shoutout to Desert Pines it’s a school deep in the ghetto who’s been amazing at producing high level college athletes.

    • @jamesjordan8761
      @jamesjordan8761 2 года назад +14

      Everyone in HS already knew tate was undersized but the things he could do when he wasn’t playing bonanza or centennial or arbor was impressive

    • @GoldenDoggo
      @GoldenDoggo 2 года назад +9

      Hey! I currently go to Gorman, still viewed as the best qb we've ever had pretty much but he absolutely was carried by talent. I mean, one of the TEs he played with (Brevin Jordan) is now in the NFL. Great hs player but terrible in college. Never even started a single game, not even for the Rebels

    • @tokouce
      @tokouce 2 года назад +2

      @@GoldenDoggo i thought Anu Solomon was better. no shade at tate, he did his thing, but i felt anu made way better plays (especially throwing)

    • @GoldenDoggo
      @GoldenDoggo 2 года назад +3

      @@tokouce idk, at least presently some of the students regard tate as probably the best qb we've had. I never watched either of them personally tho so I can't really say who I think was better. But Tate definitely is looked at as one of the greats in school history. I haven't really heard Anu brought up from other current students at least

    • @tokouce
      @tokouce 2 года назад +2

      ​@@GoldenDoggo yeah i can see how current students think that. Tate is def a Gorman legend

  • @shinglesshingles
    @shinglesshingles 2 года назад +46

    Damn man it's good to see a Black man out here with his son. I don't even care about the vid (even tho it was good of course) I'm just happy to see u and your son happy. Even if this RUclips shit go away and u never make another video u got him and that's big bro. Love

    • @kanagawa85
      @kanagawa85 2 года назад +10

      Most definitely. Every child needs their father's presence and wisdom.

    • @ballhead1150
      @ballhead1150 2 года назад +6

      Especially with how much Flemlo understands about life in general

  • @chadbailey30
    @chadbailey30 2 года назад +53

    As an Ohio State fan I always thought Tate had the most explosive, exciting game but just never had that "Elite" mentality! I agree completely that had he been able to ball out at a slightly smaller school he would had found alot of success.

    • @TzUuup
      @TzUuup 2 года назад +5

      As a las vegas resident who followed him closely, I could tell he wasn't going to make it to the nfl. He was all about the clout

    • @8MoneyIzmyMission8
      @8MoneyIzmyMission8 2 года назад +2

      Lol Tate never showed anything in college to make you believe he was the most explosive. Watching him in spring games and in game was always hard for me.
      Tate was a talented kid on an insane high school team. If he was at a regular public school, we wouldn't even be talking about him.

    • @BePatientSeeLove
      @BePatientSeeLove 2 года назад

      @@TzUuup I saw it and I knew he was beating out fields so that was that

    • @BePatientSeeLove
      @BePatientSeeLove 2 года назад

      @@8MoneyIzmyMission8 I never really thought he was that good

    • @TzUuup
      @TzUuup 2 года назад

      @@8MoneyIzmyMission8 you're crazy. He was that nigga in high school. He was dropping dimes in high school and a mad man out there looking like Mike Vick. His record speaks for itself and that was against the nation's best too look it up. He got wins over Mater dei, st John Bosco. Some Texas and Florida teams. Gorman went to shit as soon as he graduated

  • @RicoBurghFan
    @RicoBurghFan 2 года назад +45

    I look at Martell as another entitled guy who had helluva talent but who just couldn't hack it at the next level because of lack of discipline, focus and maturity, and the comparison to Marinovich and Manziel was spot on.

    • @TzUuup
      @TzUuup 2 года назад +2

      100%. He was very well hated by all of las vegas. Bishop Gorman as a high school are low class assholes. They not only beat you in the field/court, their student section would disrespect the other school with demeaning banners and chants.

    • @jamesjordan8761
      @jamesjordan8761 2 года назад

      @@TzUuup tf you talking bout the northwest respect tate martell and Gormans talent they took kids that should’ve went to schools like centennial or arbor and got them to usc

    • @jamesjordan8761
      @jamesjordan8761 2 года назад

      @@TzUuup without Gorman they wouldn’t have been on that stage to go to a school like usc

    • @jamesjordan8761
      @jamesjordan8761 2 года назад

      @@TzUuup every school trash talked others in sports that’s apart of it.. just like how school out there can hate centennial woman’s basketball team but u respect they put vegas on the map for basketball Nationally like bishop Gormans football team does

    • @jamesjordan8761
      @jamesjordan8761 2 года назад

      Call him what you want entitled isn’t on of them bishop Gorman made him pay his own way to the school and didn’t commit to him as the starter before his sophomore season .. whitch the Las Vegas review journal even called rare for a guy of his caliber to have had to go though the ringer

  • @jasonv2323
    @jasonv2323 2 года назад +13

    Dude sometimes I forget how good your videos are. Such an amazing gift to articulate a story backed with real information and a great perspective. Keep it up

  • @QTheSage
    @QTheSage 2 года назад +93

    I think if he would’ve been more humble and didn’t rush to stardom, I think he could’ve maybe been a 3-6 year journeyman in the nfl. Maybe Marcus Mariota. He had talent, undeniable but his mind and attention seeking lead him down this road.

    • @emsj86
      @emsj86 2 года назад +10

      See you are wrong. He wasn’t that good. Because he was great in high school does t mean much. Just watch any these top prospects ten years later videos. Very rare they make it

    • @davidquinn2382
      @davidquinn2382 2 года назад +4

      He was really good on a GREAT TEAM! The hugh school he transfered to was on their 5th straight state championship! He was great on his old high school team that had mediocre competition.

    • @traviejr315
      @traviejr315 2 года назад +5

      @@emsj86 That’s false on the they rarely make it. See how the star rankings work is 5 ⭐️s are considered to be maxed out physically and athletically. They have the least upside because they are close to their peak. And some have poor work ethic. 4⭐️s are considered to have 2x the amount of upside as a 5⭐️ and a 3⭐️ is considered to have the most upside both physically, skill wise and athletically. There’s only 32 5⭐️s per year and 300 4 ⭐️s and over 1200 3 ⭐️s . So when you look at percentages 5⭐️s and 4⭐️s make it to the pros. There’s always the exception but their pro percentage is over 80% more than double of 3⭐️s. It’s just that most 5⭐️s don’t end up superstars past HS. That distinction goes to 4⭐️s and 3⭐️s.

    • @emsj86
      @emsj86 2 года назад +2

      @@traviejr315 no 5 star isn’t someone who has the least upside. Take that pipe out your mouth

    • @traviejr315
      @traviejr315 2 года назад +5

      @@emsj86 My pops works in the recruiting media world. I think I know what I am talking about. The term “least upside “ comes from how much they can grow from where they are at. Meaning they are close to peaking athletically and physically. You know nothing about recruiting and your comment shows.

  • @Kunjord
    @Kunjord 2 года назад +91

    Great story telling as always bro, I’m from the UK and got into college football around 5 years ago (not long after watching Tate on QB1) and I feel even more so now that these big 5 star players will be desperate for social media hype, for more NIL deals and quicker money. Make their money in college and not be bothered if they don’t go to the NFL as they could have already made millions, rather than perfecting their craft and working for more

    • @ricomartinez3771
      @ricomartinez3771 2 года назад +7

      Who do you know that’s competitive like these athletes and is like “ok, I’ve made enough money”?

    • @CasualBassGuy
      @CasualBassGuy 2 года назад +4

      Pretty dope you’re a college football fan way in the the UK

    • @NewscasterNews4
      @NewscasterNews4 2 года назад

      @@ricomartinez3771 a lot of athletes are 😂 not everyone is like Tom Brady willing to take pay cuts and do whatever it takes to win. Look at all these WR’s right now trying to get the bag or asking for a trade to a far worse situation.
      To be clear, I don’t have a problem with that mentality to get the $$$ while you can especially with how cruel of a business football can be. Just outlining the point that a lot more players have that mindset than you think.

  • @legitheatwrestlingshow1789
    @legitheatwrestlingshow1789 2 года назад +11

    Fam I don't think I've ever NOT gotten through one of your videos. I came in when you dropped your own football story and ain't missed one since. Great work bro.

  • @barbaraGobert31
    @barbaraGobert31 2 года назад +9

    Your spot on about this kid...even when he gave up it was all about him. How do you "RETIRE" from something you NEVER did professionally?

    • @okgotit4103
      @okgotit4103 Год назад +3

      I mean college athletes are pretty much minor pro players at those levels. They are being provided a scholarship, food, housing, and the top training facilities and gear-merchandise. And the NIL kind of changes that even more recently. But he wasn't on no nfl team, that's for sure

  • @leftisbest7173
    @leftisbest7173 2 года назад +9

    Flem, thank you for awesome storytelling and compassion. You show everyone love and respect. The world needs more Flemlo!

  • @butternuts14
    @butternuts14 2 года назад +94

    How did you call him Martell Tate so many times. I know my man’s is better than that.

    • @ftbllguy2515
      @ftbllguy2515 2 года назад +11

      Dude this driving me crazy! Haha If someone didn't know who he was you'd have no idea what his first name was haha

    • @seanduffy1420
      @seanduffy1420 2 года назад +2

      I watched this whole video and still have no idea what his first name is

    • @bobhope707
      @bobhope707 2 года назад +9

      Japanese Style

    • @TzUuup
      @TzUuup 2 года назад +3

      Fareal man it was driving me crazy. Made him look like it was his first time making a video

  • @LebrettJames
    @LebrettJames 2 года назад +1

    Thank you Flemlo. You are seriously one of the best creators on RUclips. Watching you for years. Like a warm blanket. Always comforting to hear your voice spin your stories.

  • @SaltySouthTexan
    @SaltySouthTexan 2 года назад +1

    You’re a good man Flemlo. You don’t dog on these kids, you don’t put them down, you try and understand their perspective and situation. Seem like a smart, good dad also. Keep it up

  • @cotyjames9709
    @cotyjames9709 2 года назад +199

    I understand as a young kid the desire for the fame and spotlight on the field, we've all done it, we all remember in high-school/college stepping between those lines and living that moment, dreaming it could take us to the top and buy momma that house. But all I can take from this as a new father is sadness man. To take your son, the best thing you could ever create as a man and force feed that young one no other option than your own dream just, idk man, that shit sucks. Dude was talented no doubt but those white lines can't be the end all be all, no matter the dollar sign it may produce at the end. Them dollars ain't worth our boys happiness

    • @djdiggerjonez4063
      @djdiggerjonez4063 2 года назад +6

      Best comment.

    • @Dacrazzeonyt
      @Dacrazzeonyt 2 года назад +1

      Wholesome

    • @uPSIDEdOWN577
      @uPSIDEdOWN577 2 года назад +3

      Yup daddy ball is very real. Especially if the dad is also the coach. His son will start even if he’s not the best at the position because dad is trying to live through his child.

    • @choogafantastic5946
      @choogafantastic5946 2 года назад +1

      This old cliche… was the kid unhappy if he was why didn’t he quit? Doesn’t sound like this kid was very unhappy to me just not as good as he thought he was. Still got a free education and got to play QB at some big time schools. If that’s unhappy I know a lot of guys who wish they were that unhappy growing up

    • @tadroid3858
      @tadroid3858 2 года назад +4

      Couldn't agree more. My two sons were successful wrestlers in HS & college, but we always stressed having other interests. "It's something you do. It's not who you are." Peace. They both quit before their eligibility expired, and they both got their degrees and had jobs before graduation. They aren't famous, but they're both happy.

  • @loicduchesne6891
    @loicduchesne6891 2 года назад +3

    Man, you are a class act.
    Even with this tittle, you went through the whole video without mention of his texting dissing the opponent during halftime as seen on QB1. (and following lies to cover it up)

  • @ayeesaapyt9181
    @ayeesaapyt9181 2 года назад

    Mo thanks for making inspiring short movies about something unfortunate, you always mention more life to live and it’s amazing how you tell it how it is! Been feeling down and this shows everyone has their own problems and can face them if they want! You the man

  • @mdh1599
    @mdh1599 2 года назад +2

    First video of yours I watched, stumbled across it on my suggestions page. I’m very impressed, the clarity and articulation of your sentences and remaining authentic is some good stuff 🙌🏽

  • @DefenderOfVirginity
    @DefenderOfVirginity 2 года назад +36

    i always wanted to know what happened to him after QB1, cant believe its already been like 6 years

  • @mjtdacoolest96
    @mjtdacoolest96 2 года назад +4

    Seeing Flem with his son is the most wholesome thing I’ve seen all year. Beautiful 🥲

  • @Sweet-mz7ol
    @Sweet-mz7ol 2 года назад +1

    Keep up the great videos Flem! Tate Martell is a classic example of a kid who was blessed with a lot of talent and felt he had "made it" before he actually did.

  • @michaelbrooks9069
    @michaelbrooks9069 2 года назад +5

    You're such an inspiration bro. Your grind has been played out before us fans, and it's been a treat to watch you consistently grow and get better. One thing has remained the same throughout, and that's your ability to tell a story. Thank you for bringing me so much joy and entertainment over the years. Positive vibes my friend.

  • @flyinhawaiian9174
    @flyinhawaiian9174 2 года назад +3

    You're a gifted storyteller FlemLo. 95% of football players have their own sob story of how they didn't make it to the pros and you can make every one of them entertaining to listen to.

  • @adamfuery8950
    @adamfuery8950 2 года назад +6

    I love Flemo Raps videos! Great deep dive and 100% production values! Keep it up bro!

  • @datpspguy
    @datpspguy 2 года назад

    Love the story telling and how you never bash these kids bro. I remember watching him in QB1 and thought he was unbelievably talented and figured he would end up being a Steve Young kinda player in the NFL. I'll never forget that scene in the final game when it goes into OT and he completes that pass and wins the game and in the interview he's like "I cant feel my body but man I'm happy to get the job done" I still watch that for a bit of motivation when I need it. Hope he figures it all out.

  • @chriswilliamson806
    @chriswilliamson806 2 года назад +1

    Watching this and having coached at the high school level, and also having a son who plays football.. you see what hard work and determination gets you.. and sometimes, unfortunately your best isn't good enough for whatever the reason.. As a parent, my goal is to raise a responsible adult.. as a parent of an athlete, you have to balance keeping them grounded at the same time guiding their self confidence and self esteem..

  • @dbecker33
    @dbecker33 2 года назад +19

    I’ll never understand why, after OSU he went to another school that had a full QB Room. He could’ve gone somewhere and started right away, get experience, then maybe be a grad transfer to make a push for the NFL.

    • @bigbyavs8695
      @bigbyavs8695 7 месяцев назад

      The spotlight was what he after man. What city in this country is flashier than Miami?

    • @delraydad7516
      @delraydad7516 2 месяца назад

      He was supremely arrogant. Never improved or adjusted his game. He went to the U cause he thought it would make a great story.
      He just refused to admit that he was not an elite performer.

  • @CoachKeithRobinson
    @CoachKeithRobinson 2 года назад +39

    I was on a Recruiting trip with an athlete at Ohio State…. got to watch Tate(who was an early enrollee) playing in the spring he was alive quarterback (allowed to be hit) carving up the starting defense. Later that night having dinner with the offensive coaches the coaches had a debate who is the best quarterbacks on the team 1st was Joe burrow 2 Tate Martell this was 2017

    • @YardratZ
      @YardratZ 2 года назад +1

      Nice story. Seriously. This is cool

    • @TzUuup
      @TzUuup 2 года назад +1

      Dayum that's crazy. Weren't they the 3rd and 4th string behind haskins and the other dude? I wish tate had stuck it out and battled it out with fields

    • @ILruffian
      @ILruffian 7 месяцев назад

      Great story, thanks for sharing. What's nuts is that two years later, he couldn't beat out Jarren Williams and N'Kosi Perry. Who were both average at best I think Williams xfered from the U to JUCO and Perry to UCF. Neither became starters again. Another thing left out from this video is that while at Miami, Martell was best known for his Instagram celebrity girlfriend. Seemed more concerned with chasing tail than football.

  • @estherstephens1858
    @estherstephens1858 2 года назад +3

    Dang, I love that…the road he is currently traveling was actually his destiny all along. @Flemlo Raps btw, your son is a very handsome young man. God bless you and your loved ones always.

  • @durk9263
    @durk9263 2 года назад +12

    It’s tough; Jt Barret was so cold he made me a Ohio state fan and I wished he got a chance in the nfl like Taylor Henicke

    • @pigeon8910
      @pigeon8910 2 года назад +1

      Best comment right here, i was so surprised when he went undrafted

  • @coachvic5749
    @coachvic5749 2 года назад +10

    Much Love Flem Lo, I really enjoy the content keep working brother. I think one of Tate’s biggest issues was that he never really found the right situation for him at the next level. I think being in the right place has a huge impact on your outcome.

  • @michaelwhite520
    @michaelwhite520 2 года назад +2

    Love your content bro. Was surprised as hell to know we are both from MS and played HS ball there. Makes me feel like I understand you better now than some can .

  • @toddheywood8837
    @toddheywood8837 Год назад

    You produce nothing but the best. Your such a insightful, intelligent young man. Your soooo right about the handbook for parenting. That is the hardest job out there. Props to all you parents. Keep the great videos coming

  • @Phillyautomattic
    @Phillyautomattic 2 года назад

    Man I love the detail an passion that he shows in almost every video he post legit needs to be paid by one of these big media companies to tell these stories!!!

  • @Luvisrage420
    @Luvisrage420 2 года назад +4

    As usual phenomenal video. As an Ohio State fan I was so excited for this guy and hopefully he can do something great in the future !

  • @JayChadwickRugby
    @JayChadwickRugby 2 года назад +11

    Unpopular opinion, but Tate was still able to do something that he loved for nearly 20 years. Every former athlete knows the transitional period when your run ends is tough. I hope Tate is able to leverage his personal brand to find a new purpose.
    With or without the NFL, Tate deserves to have a happy life!

  • @Flesson19
    @Flesson19 2 года назад

    Flemlo, the music, the commentary, and your wise observations make these so insightful. I love your work...all the best

  • @buckhutton7697
    @buckhutton7697 2 года назад

    Best comment by Flem Lo...these kids don't come with no 'damn' owners manual. Preach!

  • @humbledriver2536
    @humbledriver2536 2 года назад +31

    Some say the difficulties you experience are actually opportunities...unfortunately if your growth foundation is filled with poor materials they soon become cracks and the foundation cannot support the pillars of character needed to take advantage of those earlier mentioned opportunities. Too bad.
    "Kids don't come with an owners manual. " 🤣

  • @jackbacevice2996
    @jackbacevice2996 2 года назад +3

    Discovered this channel in the last week. FlemLo is LEGIT - and this is coming from a Browns fan.

  • @teeboogajoint3
    @teeboogajoint3 2 года назад

    Been a huge fan going on 4 years strong , been locked in wit U Flemlo since the first time stumbling on your page . Keep us laced with these dope videos man glad to be apart of the gang . Que da wayneeeeee 🎉🎉 !!

  • @alexshkreli8787
    @alexshkreli8787 Год назад +1

    Thank you Flem great story , man you have big talent at story telling.
    Great job my man !!!

  • @jei1600
    @jei1600 2 года назад +61

    Excellent storytelling as always, Flem. Love how your storytelling got good lessons to learn.
    Could you one day do a video re: Art Schlichter?

  • @LuisDiazChia
    @LuisDiazChia 2 года назад +30

    Since you brought him up, You got to do a video on Todd Marinovich now 🙏🏽

  • @teen_laqueefa
    @teen_laqueefa 2 года назад +1

    Great to hear you acknowledge that empty feeling of reaching a goal and not being satisfied like you were expecting.

  • @kingchuckfinley
    @kingchuckfinley 2 года назад

    Been watching this man for 5 years and the cue the Wayne’s just get more bad ass, grimy and get me more pumped up every time. I mean that with all due respect.

  • @bolt7047
    @bolt7047 2 года назад +2

    Your videos are always great, thank you for making them.

  • @skeeblyboggs4914
    @skeeblyboggs4914 2 года назад +3

    How this man hasn’t hit 1 mill subs yet is beyond me. Keep killin it bro

  • @camscowboysreportspencer9184
    @camscowboysreportspencer9184 2 года назад

    broooo u in your own lane. You gotta be one of the greatest story tellers I have ever heard. Genuinely impressed.. . Flemlo Da 🐐🐐🐐

  • @DontLikeReeboks93
    @DontLikeReeboks93 2 года назад

    Man thanks so much for this upload, I’m the same age as Tate and have followed him since HS. Sad story man, but hopefully he finds his way and does whatever makes him happy

  • @treltaylor9284
    @treltaylor9284 2 года назад +9

    I honestly believe that the coaches at Ohio State told Tate that they were thinking of giving Justin the job beforehand so he transferred… I can’t believe that he would just transfer from the threat of Justin Fields who hadn’t really played in any games up to that point, it doesn’t make sense for him to transfer otherwise.

    • @zirc_
      @zirc_ 2 года назад +1

      no they wouldn’t

    • @yoyo41210
      @yoyo41210 2 года назад

      Agree

  • @mampenza
    @mampenza 2 года назад +3

    Great video thanks FlemLo

  • @thedisneygeeks5704
    @thedisneygeeks5704 2 года назад +1

    Outstanding video. Great review of Martell's career. I watched QB1 the season he was in it. To be honest I always felt the spot-light was more his deal then the football. I totally agree if he went to a different school and was able to get on the field, as you say the skills are there. The skills are/were there. Great job!

  • @seanmoloney7797
    @seanmoloney7797 11 месяцев назад +1

    Flem, this is one of your best videos. And all of them are great! You’re the best Football guy on RUclips bar NONE!

  • @majorhawker4776
    @majorhawker4776 2 года назад +7

    Hey Flem have you thought about being a Position Coach? I think with your obvious Passion for Football and your experiences you could really help the Young men, in their pursuit of Playing College ball. Keep up the great vids bro.

  • @TrevieTrev
    @TrevieTrev 2 года назад +32

    He honestly should’ve handled things a little bit differently when transferring. When you compare him to someone like Spencer Rattler(also on QB1) who transferred but appeared to humble himself and worked hard not bashing his teammates it’s night and day.

    • @ericsoad13
      @ericsoad13 2 года назад

      Perfectly said

    • @MIGGYME1
      @MIGGYME1 2 года назад +3

      Everybody cant be a star in college and in the NFL. His story is a classic tale of someone that peaked early. Which aint nun wrong with that but it is what it is

    • @TrevieTrev
      @TrevieTrev 2 года назад

      @@MIGGYME1 facts I just hate when talent is wasted

    • @33corsaire
      @33corsaire 2 года назад

      It shouldn’t take hard work “not to bash your teammates”…

  • @lukedumont5737
    @lukedumont5737 2 года назад +1

    Great Vid Flemlo I swear you never miss you are always on point with these

  • @randallreid424
    @randallreid424 8 месяцев назад

    Your choice of stories are always an interesting watch, it’s really cool how your thought process works and how you convey your points is as good as it gets lucky me

  • @HeWhoComments
    @HeWhoComments 2 года назад +3

    Humility is key in these situations.

  • @jelliott8424
    @jelliott8424 Год назад +4

    I saw him around some training facilities as a 12 year old kid, he was already surrounded by an entourage of coaches who were filling his head with big promises. He seemed like a nice, quiet kid who was just going along with the program

  • @brohdy5840
    @brohdy5840 Год назад +1

    @flemlo.... Bro you're truly amazing at what you do. Never stop, brother. Killing the game, with your pure brilliance when it comes to these vids

  • @ambarlee717
    @ambarlee717 2 года назад

    I can't wait for your videos to drop my guy.. they literally make my heart happy to watch 😊

  • @rda6029
    @rda6029 2 года назад +38

    Tate's real problem is that he stopped growing at 5'11 and he never learned to play as a short qb.

    • @aaaworld8995
      @aaaworld8995 2 года назад +3

      NFL would of grabbed em.. wrong. College bad mentorship

    • @drunkenmmamaster419
      @drunkenmmamaster419 2 года назад

      His height wasn't his problem there's plenty of quarterbacks now under 6 foot

    • @carlostorres8771
      @carlostorres8771 Год назад

      Now not before

  • @byryn.
    @byryn. 2 года назад +5

    man long day of collage classes and some real iffy news from the doctor… this is what i needed

    • @JohnDaDong93
      @JohnDaDong93 2 года назад +1

      Hope whatever the news is, that you’re OK. Now let’s kick back and enjoy the vid.

    • @byryn.
      @byryn. 2 года назад +1

      @@JohnDaDong93 nothing too serious hopefully but i appreciate the well wishes, and video was immaculate as what’s considered the norm atp

  • @ViciousFoLife1
    @ViciousFoLife1 2 года назад

    Great video I was drawn in by the storytelling and facts presented. Thank you for this!

  • @kellenwalter
    @kellenwalter 2 года назад +121

    You kept calling him Martell Tate. Like...a lot. Lol. It's ok though. Nobody cares about Tate Martell. You're still the man.

    • @offscreenlongo
      @offscreenlongo 2 года назад +13

      He was just addressing him James bond style. Martell, Tate. 😂 na i noticed the same thing. Shit happens and sometimes it's not worth re recording

    • @danielhubartt4733
      @danielhubartt4733 2 года назад +3

      Thinking maybe it's a joke

    • @patrickd.ambrose619
      @patrickd.ambrose619 2 года назад +1

      Love your content bro! Tnx

    • @johngoodwin279
      @johngoodwin279 2 года назад +1

      Lol @ “like a lot”..lol I thought I was tripping at first😐🤷🏾‍♂️lol

    • @LowenKoniig
      @LowenKoniig 2 года назад +1

      Tomato, tomatoe

  • @yoyo41210
    @yoyo41210 2 года назад +8

    He had a legendary high school career and got beat out by college all-timers at OSU. Nothing to be ashamed of! Not everyone can be a starting NFL QB.

    • @rinowatson
      @rinowatson 2 года назад +2

      Or college lol

    • @yoyo41210
      @yoyo41210 2 года назад

      @@rinowatson right! He should’ve transferred after his first year but his pride won out.

    • @TzUuup
      @TzUuup 2 года назад

      @@yoyo41210 come on man that was just shit luck. None of new they qb room he was stepping I to at the time. Got dam look at what Joe burrow had to do to get where he's at. I thought tate talked too much on Twitter and should've battled it out with Justin fields.

  • @leedavis9535
    @leedavis9535 2 года назад

    Bro i been watching you since you had only 5-10k followers. You doing ya thing man. You grew to be really great at what you do. Round of applause 👏 to you my boy !! 💪

  • @Hahah100
    @Hahah100 2 года назад +1

    Such a detailed and amazing video !! Good job flemo you never disappoint

  • @champ24db
    @champ24db 2 года назад +20

    Wonder how much time goes into making these videos. Does a good job telling these stories👌🏼

    • @chriseckert287
      @chriseckert287 2 года назад +1

      My guess is with research and editing, you're looking at an hour for each minute of content.

  • @simsjw
    @simsjw 2 года назад +9

    its funny cause i remember when he tried to clown J.Fields for transferring to O.State. Then he transferred into retirement. He wasnt as good as advertised. That said, yall see how many 100+ runs buddy had?!

    • @FlemLoRaps
      @FlemLoRaps  2 года назад +4

      yea i get into that too lol

  • @ludgatecircus15
    @ludgatecircus15 Год назад

    Flem, I am a 60 year old from London, although I grew up in Minnesota Vikings territory for 20 years. I watch a ton of NFL football, but I have never played the game. I was a DIII golfer and baseball player, and later in the UK a cricket player. All of this leads me to tell you that I am not the profile that might normally be your subscriber. However, I love your channels. I understand your dialogue; I love your video (while you are basically doing an audio show, the video images really make the stories better). You are talented, largely unbiased, and being Vikings fan, you can beat up the AFC and if the Bengals and Vikings ever get to the Super Bowl the same year, we are going to lose....that is our destiny (losses in 1970, 74, 75, 77). Well done Flem.

  • @drsybohful
    @drsybohful 2 года назад

    EXCELLENT STORYTELLING! So much insight. Thank you

  • @killerjunior2587
    @killerjunior2587 2 года назад +3

    You’re goated fam

  • @baparsanko
    @baparsanko 2 года назад +5

    That Martell Tate...

  • @jamesxavier4401
    @jamesxavier4401 2 года назад

    Loving your content more and more. Truly ,you're becoming a master story teller!

  • @nolanbayer7097
    @nolanbayer7097 2 года назад

    Flemlo hasn't been on my RUclips timeline in a while so when this popped up I watched the whole thing and wow. What a story teller. I almost forgot

  • @XboxFanatic14
    @XboxFanatic14 2 года назад +3

    Played against Bishop Gorman when Tate was their QB at a summer camp at Boise State and they had some of the biggest athletes and granted I’m about 6’6” and weighed around 270 as a sophomore in high school and their line backers were also close to my size 🤣 we got crushed in the scrimmage lol

  • @tylerharrald4703
    @tylerharrald4703 2 года назад +3

    “These kids don’t come with a damn owners manual” 😂😂😂 This is why I love FlemLo

  • @kevinjohnson2024
    @kevinjohnson2024 2 года назад

    Fantastic video! You are so articulate and well spoken, your word choice is perfection and you make it seem so effortless. I really wish I had the command of the English language mixed with current and relevant phrases that you do. It's the perfect blend of expertly crafted grammatically complex sentences and relatable current syntax. Additionally your telling of each story is faultless; entertaining and emotionally grabbing. I'm a sports guy. Love your videos! Please make more.

  • @focusone07
    @focusone07 2 года назад

    I totally agree with that last part! Shoot, you can want something soo bad and not able to achieve it, and once going down a different path, that's the path your we're suppose to take all along!

  • @killerjunior2587
    @killerjunior2587 2 года назад +4

    Love your content

  • @cade_hawkins55
    @cade_hawkins55 2 года назад +3

    Let’s gooo I was ready for the what happened to

  • @davidstymiest557
    @davidstymiest557 2 года назад +1

    I love your videos. You're an excellent story teller. Keep up the good work, I'm hooked.

  • @After_Shocckk
    @After_Shocckk 2 года назад

    This story about martell tate is crazy! If you want to hear an even crazier one, you should do tate martell next! ;) great job as always, flem! Who Dey

  • @michaelkkrasting
    @michaelkkrasting 2 года назад +2

    I watched him on QB1 on Netflix (awesome show btw), and I was really hoping he would do better than how he turned out

  • @morethanmeetstheeye0
    @morethanmeetstheeye0 2 года назад +6

    Huge fan of Martell after watching QB1. Highschool phenom, sucks it didn’t work out for him

    • @FlemLoRaps
      @FlemLoRaps  2 года назад +2

      he was cold in high school. i go through his numbers in the video...they're insane

  • @jamescarter6676
    @jamescarter6676 2 года назад

    Dang, I knew I've been watching you for a min..after seeing the Stills story was 2017, I noticed it's been probably from the jump! Your lil man is GQ!! Don't ever give up being you bro!!

  • @cb31323
    @cb31323 2 года назад

    The art of storytelling is alive and well 🔥🔥🔥 very engaging, love all the videos
    Keep up the grind Flemlo 👍🏾

  • @JaredB12
    @JaredB12 2 года назад +14

    Does anyone know why he keeps calling him “Martell Tate”?

    • @__yklim
      @__yklim 2 года назад

      No clue

    • @mrseaofweeds9946
      @mrseaofweeds9946 2 года назад

      He says names backwards like my father in law😂

  • @weedyguitarstudio1715
    @weedyguitarstudio1715 2 года назад +3

    Great video what luck he had to go up against all those great QBs in college he should have studied the depth charts at his position better before committing to Ohio State

  • @purryegbert8609
    @purryegbert8609 2 года назад

    Great video - I had zero knowledge of this situation and was engaged the entire time. You are good my man!

  • @kelbale
    @kelbale 2 года назад

    Thank you bro. Time well spent watching this interesting story.

  • @killerjunior2587
    @killerjunior2587 2 года назад +3

    You’re lengendary fam