He Survived the California JUCO STRUGGLE....Here's How He Did it! (What Happened to Floyd Allen?)

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  • Опубликовано: 21 окт 2024

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  • @FlemLoRaps
    @FlemLoRaps  5 лет назад +371

    Auto focus on my camera got thrown off somehow...sorry about that...tried to edit around it as much as possible....either way...hope yall enjoyed the video

    • @bilalgarcia2543
      @bilalgarcia2543 5 лет назад +2

      Bro live in Los Angeles rent only gets that high in well to do neighborhoods like Santa Monica Hollywood Brentwood West Los Angeles or anything next to a beach my man should had went to the hood lol 1200 for a 2 bad room in Long Beach California three-bedroom goes for 800

    • @Bayareasuperfans
      @Bayareasuperfans 5 лет назад +1

      Do a video on Charles Rogers

    • @moonbot7613
      @moonbot7613 5 лет назад +2

      You’re forgiven....just keep the good stuff flowin bro.

    • @FreshKiid20
      @FreshKiid20 5 лет назад +1

      FlemLo Raps hey, All you gotta do is go on manual focus, zoom all the way in, fix the focus, then zoom all the way out, then the whole shot would say in focus all the time. Just a little camera tip.... 😉
      I love the videos Flemlo!

    • @bobbithchiz9746
      @bobbithchiz9746 5 лет назад +1

      FlemLo Raps bro, dk metcalf was drafted in the 3rd round, not the 2nd. Your good tho

  • @antifreeze8273
    @antifreeze8273 5 лет назад +782

    The NFL need to sign flem for storytelling

    • @sinicalypse
      @sinicalypse 5 лет назад +15

      Hell naw flem gotta be doing special teams.for the bengals!

    • @lodii7246
      @lodii7246 5 лет назад +5

      @@sinicalypse fuck no nigga

    • @walterm5298
      @walterm5298 5 лет назад +19

      Flem has a bright future in media ahead of him.

    • @rezzbuilds8343
      @rezzbuilds8343 4 года назад +1

      Nah I would like to see him do a podcast with his own affiliate marketing or stay where he's at. The style he has right now is perfect and producers are going to say it's not a fit for TV which is right

    • @89thunderfoot
      @89thunderfoot 3 года назад +1

      Sometimes unlike the NFL he doesn't just jump on every single story. He takes his time, is passive and won't pass judgment.

  • @JamesRaider82
    @JamesRaider82 5 лет назад +292

    And now he's a Houston Texan he struggled to earn everything he gots that's true dedication.

  • @mymixtapez
    @mymixtapez 5 лет назад +32

    The relentless pursuit of your dream is the secret sauce to success 💯

  • @VisceralCarbon
    @VisceralCarbon 5 лет назад +256

    It’s these types of story’s that give me faith in my own aspirations and purpose in life . Thanks for another banger Flem.

    • @JamesRaider82
      @JamesRaider82 5 лет назад +2

      Stories and I agree

    • @PuertoRicanCoquiLHCD
      @PuertoRicanCoquiLHCD 5 лет назад +4

      🙏🏽 I said the same thing, we going to eat bro.

    • @kMani-sl4cz
      @kMani-sl4cz 5 лет назад +1

      Yessir go get it my brothers we gotta eat💯

  • @famousamos
    @famousamos 5 лет назад +214

    Some of your best work are when you involve the players for their insight and their side of the story. Good stuff mang.

  • @QTheSage
    @QTheSage 5 лет назад +301

    Ima be honest
    I would’ve quit and worked at Walmart or trucker or would’ve did two jobs but congrats to him

    • @johndavis9321
      @johndavis9321 5 лет назад +31

      I'm sayin just goes to show you some guys really just want it more than others

    • @drmarshmallo4646
      @drmarshmallo4646 5 лет назад +18

      Drank in my cup neither are you

    • @walterm5298
      @walterm5298 5 лет назад +9

      It's not quitting, it's realizing it just wasn't meant to be. Still would've been worth a try.

    • @QTheSage
      @QTheSage 5 лет назад +4

      Drank in my cup I’m good to me bro and ik he won, I’m saying when do you stop trying ?

    • @QTheSage
      @QTheSage 5 лет назад +4

      WalterM529 I would’ve tried, I just feel that at some point when would people quit.

  • @Chowda171
    @Chowda171 5 лет назад +106

    God Bless Floyd Allen, he will be successful in whatever walk life takes him🙏🙏

    • @lodii7246
      @lodii7246 5 лет назад +3

      He already is
      His with the texans

  • @joelee1750
    @joelee1750 2 года назад +1

    Shout out to his Mom... Making her baby's dream possible with the knee brace... My son had back surgery before his senior year... We didn't know if he would be cleared to play before the season started... He just received his first offer to play at the next level with Avilla University... Dreams come true...

  • @mikeerwin7219
    @mikeerwin7219 5 лет назад +16

    I'm a Texans fan and I feel genuinely honored to have such a hardworking, determined man like Floyd Allen on our team.

  • @koeteirvin3832
    @koeteirvin3832 5 лет назад +21

    Floyd, you are the definition of “inspiration”. God is good. 🤲🏽

  • @giovannicarbajal2200
    @giovannicarbajal2200 5 лет назад +9

    Wow, now he’s home and can play professionally for his mom to see on tv. After the game, he can drive home to his family. Perfect ending to all his struggles. Wish him the best

  • @ptown24
    @ptown24 5 лет назад +19

    This might be the best one yet...you cant stop a moving train best of luck Floyd!!

  • @austinblansett9900
    @austinblansett9900 5 лет назад +11

    I’m a current student from Ole Miss. This guy is such a great guy!

    • @WilliamHarrisReynolds
      @WilliamHarrisReynolds 3 года назад

      dude, you know you aren't friends lol. such a great guy! corny man, freaking corny.

  • @DerekDiaz21
    @DerekDiaz21 5 лет назад +3

    That’s a hell of a story 💯 there’s thousands of kids with this same juco story. Always good to hear about the success stories. 💯

  • @joshuatraffanstedt2695
    @joshuatraffanstedt2695 5 лет назад +6

    I love that we live in a time when we can hear stories like these. A lot of these go under the radar unless they make it to the nfl. But playing profession ball isnt the milestone of success. People that have regular jobs are successes. "The measure of success isnt about what you accomplish in life, but what you overcome along the way."

  • @RvtwrldReacts
    @RvtwrldReacts 5 лет назад +3

    Someone must chopping onions! I wish the best for this man on and off the field.. With determination like that he's gonna be great at life forget about football🙌🙌💰💰💯💯✔✔✔ Another Great Video Flem

  • @abasi-dominiquerawlings1470
    @abasi-dominiquerawlings1470 5 лет назад +3

    Probably the best story of persevering to a professional athletic career on YT. Great job bro

  • @gopnikthesnoop6171
    @gopnikthesnoop6171 5 лет назад +26

    Great stories as always, you go behind the blinds and share with us alot of untold or inspiring stories, keep it up.

  • @paytonmagill453
    @paytonmagill453 5 лет назад +3

    As an Ole Miss fan, I'm glad you're putting his story out there. Not enough people know what he went through. He meant so much to that team. By far one of my favorite guys from the team last season.

  • @peezy_7074
    @peezy_7074 5 лет назад +15

    Flemlo your the truth bro definitely need to get a podcast going much love G all the way from Vallejo California 💪

  • @intendedexpression6609
    @intendedexpression6609 5 лет назад +3

    Wow his story is very inspiring. Floyd had pure dedication and it all worked out at the end.

  • @310Sole
    @310Sole 5 лет назад

    Very inspirational story. That Cali juco life builds character. It ain’t for everyone. Some succeeded some failed.

  • @Adetokunbo03
    @Adetokunbo03 5 лет назад +5

    RESPECT!! I am a huge Mississippi State Fan but Ole Miss much respect on this one

  • @ltravail
    @ltravail 4 года назад

    FlemLo does so much to give these young athletes and dreamers a deep human dimension that is overlooked when we think about athletes today. The character and sheer will power of some of these kids makes them worthy of the accolades and adoration that fans usually reserve only for the most accomplished and most highly compensated athletes in sports. A young man like Floyd Allen is not only the kind of kid you'd be proud to have on your team, but also to have in your work place, as your neighbor, or as role model for your own children. Much respect for FlemLo!

  • @tprom6284
    @tprom6284 4 года назад

    Bruh you're sitting on a gold mine here. These in-depth player profile stories are exactly what is needed when we see so many think these athletes have it easy because they make bank playing a "kids game"...easily the best channel I've subscribed to on RUclips

  • @soccersenpai730
    @soccersenpai730 4 года назад +2

    The amount of respect I have for this man is crazy I hope he gets to his goal

  • @D0ugh.B0y
    @D0ugh.B0y 4 года назад

    I love how the coach grabbed him by the helmet, looked him dead in his eye, and said “hey, I love you” that you can hear came from coach’s heart. That’s great! Love when teams become family like that.

  • @timlett99
    @timlett99 5 лет назад +2

    Easily one of the best videos you've made Flem...just WOW what a dude much love !!

  • @kamron914
    @kamron914 5 лет назад +1

    Love stories like this man please do more , kinda in a similar situation played all of Hs and got injured every year . So now w no offers I’m going into juco in Cali and helpin my mom financially with running my own detailing business . I know the grind man. .

  • @alexisorea123456
    @alexisorea123456 5 лет назад +3

    Really hope mom sees this video!
    Great young men.
    Hope all goes well.
    Glad my Texans gave him a chance now it’s time to ball.

  • @alexbucur1552
    @alexbucur1552 5 лет назад +2

    bro, I can say I've never been more proud of being an Ole Miss fan
    srsly, I hope Floyd impresses his coaches enough so he gets some shots in preseason, would love to see him on a NFL highlight reel, maybe he even makes the practice squad his first year, that would be huge

  • @thouxanbancolin1
    @thouxanbancolin1 5 лет назад +6

    Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard🙌

  • @whollymollygaming2070
    @whollymollygaming2070 5 лет назад +2

    When I first saw that clip @14:00 i really said “ok god bless him” but after hearing about this manz life and injury’s I literally tears tf up bro 😭😭 I truly wish u the best of luck and blessings Floyd 🙏🏾🤟🏾

  • @rajinkajun-2576
    @rajinkajun-2576 4 года назад

    Im gonna be rooting hard for this dude! Not a Texans fan but I will definitely watch what happens to this amazing guy! Hats off Floyd. Great video as always FlemLo!

  • @hilllasker8723
    @hilllasker8723 5 лет назад +3

    His story is truly amazing

  • @tdmaker85
    @tdmaker85 5 лет назад +8

    Hey man great work really enjoyed,I did the Cali Juco struggle years ago,Cant wait to see this young man shine

  • @rexhargrove5172
    @rexhargrove5172 5 лет назад +3

    Man Flem you did it again and I thank you for it. Always uplifting, always entertaining.

  • @ThePatriots1993
    @ThePatriots1993 3 года назад

    Man.. Floyd Allen is so inspirational.. Had me on the brink of tears, God bless that man.

  • @HideTheHobo
    @HideTheHobo 5 лет назад +1

    I was part of the Cali juco struggle. In January I mid-year transferred to a school in North Dakota on football scholarship. 1.5 years at juco, and now it’s all paying off.

  • @Mikewillllll
    @Mikewillllll 5 лет назад +18

    Alondra park is right next to my house. Crazy to think this dude slept there

  • @ibopwebop
    @ibopwebop 5 лет назад

    UNBELIEVABLE story!!! Top 5 story you've made. One thing to remember is that he hasn't made the team yet so he's in the battle of his life right now.

  • @matchmitch
    @matchmitch 4 года назад +1

    These stories you do give me so much motivation, truly admirable what you're doing!

  • @Vikings-zr6dr
    @Vikings-zr6dr 5 лет назад +7

    Stumbled across this mans Instagram a few days ago and hoped you’d make a video about his incredible story! You never disappoint my dawg! God bless

  • @JulzOGLoc
    @JulzOGLoc 5 лет назад

    I’ve been through the Cali Juco struggle& shit is no joke. Crazy respect to dude for grindin it out & now finally making it in an NFL roster.

  • @mattharriss3835
    @mattharriss3835 4 года назад

    I'll tell ya this... you absolutely kill these things. It's like going to school every day. My Son and I love watching this. He's a huge sports maniac and will be one of the best the world has seen. Nonetheless... thanks for all your work.

  • @crim434
    @crim434 5 лет назад

    This guy is an inspiration, whenever I think times are getting tough for football I’m gonna think of this guy

  • @44pacino90
    @44pacino90 4 года назад

    Salute to this brother and his struggle it says a lot about the grind and greatest of black men.

  • @AJackobs
    @AJackobs 5 лет назад

    This man is the 1%. The California JUCO struggle is basically made to break you. I went through it and it was the toughest experience of my life. What this guy did is very common for JUCO athletes in California, but his success is uncommon. Like you said, many guys will just pack up and head home but Allen’s resiliency is absolutely inspiring. Thank you for not just sharing his story, but the whole struggle of playing JUCO ball in California

  • @mjb171909
    @mjb171909 4 года назад

    Bru.. this story got me going. Really appreciate what you doing. I don't think most of us would have ever heard his story if not for you. This was very inspirational. He deserves great success.

  • @chadidas6
    @chadidas6 5 лет назад +7

    Flemlo thank you so much for sharing that brillaint and motivational story

  • @patrickmccormack1427
    @patrickmccormack1427 4 года назад

    Best one yet in my opinion. That is some awesome Perseverance. Thanks for sharing that mans story.

  • @Jayboat-252
    @Jayboat-252 5 лет назад

    This story means so much to me. There was once a long time ago that i was a promising wrestler out of eastern North Carolina. I was good enough to compete for several national championships tournaments. However fate had it be that i would never place first place in those tournaments. After tearing my acl during my senior year in high school. I decided to try my luck at JCSU playing football one of few schools that had askes me to consider walking on. After trying to rush back from an acl that wasn't completely healed i failed at that attempt as well. To make a long story short life isn't about how many times you fail. It is about how many times you get up and keep fighting. Now a parent of a beautiful baby girl i get the opportunity to instill that in her as well. Keep making the vids i really love the content. Much love and respect GRIOT

  • @calvinit21
    @calvinit21 5 лет назад +4

    FlemLo, you've already set the bar pretty damned high and you just keep outdoing yourself. Thank you.

  • @rogdrickbanks6974
    @rogdrickbanks6974 5 лет назад +2

    Fleming I just watched this video and it made me proud... I went through this in JC here in California..

  • @nikes4444
    @nikes4444 5 лет назад +65

    What happened to Albert Hansworth
    What happened to Jerome Simpson
    (former bengals wide receiver that did a front flip over a player into the end zone)

  • @CoachShiesty
    @CoachShiesty 5 лет назад +4

    Amazing story! Super glad all that hard work payed off for this man.

  • @manuelcabeza6922
    @manuelcabeza6922 4 года назад

    Much Respect To This Man For Hard Work & Determination 100%

  • @keithbenjamin9156
    @keithbenjamin9156 5 лет назад +3

    Dude I literally teared up at the end thanks flem🔥

  • @robinrodriguez480
    @robinrodriguez480 5 лет назад

    Hands down one of the best stories ive ever heard!!!👍 nothing but true heart & go get it!! Best of luck young man may god b l ess you with a long & prosperous career!!!!!!

  • @vedantsingh8503
    @vedantsingh8503 5 лет назад +2

    After two years of setbacks at the high school level, this dude makes me wanna get back on the field for my junior season, grind it out there, and see what happens.

  • @perfectcell5111
    @perfectcell5111 5 лет назад +2

    Dropped a tear when I read what was on the paper congrats 🙌🏽

  • @gerald.j3259
    @gerald.j3259 5 лет назад +3

    That’s what up never give up on your hopes, and God will see you through.

  • @kennethbarnes8630
    @kennethbarnes8630 5 лет назад

    This was an awesome story! This reminds me of how I got my NFL workouts. Military service, college football ACL injury, school screwed me over, the homelessness and meager living conditions, my car was stolen but I still moved forward. I ended up getting a futures contract with the Dolphins but was let go Dutch to my age at the time of 31. But through it all I don't regret it. Congratulations to this young man and I hope he does great things.

  • @rdigi9037
    @rdigi9037 5 лет назад +3

    Love the story bro. This young man is a true inspiration.

  • @codyshowalter583
    @codyshowalter583 4 года назад

    Well done, this an incredible story of resilience and you told it well. Floyd is one hell of an impressive guy never giving up after going through all of that

  • @tonyibraham5931
    @tonyibraham5931 4 года назад

    I was training for football after being misdiagnosed for 19 years and unable to be able to play in school. I was offered a chance at a Cali Juco after training and putting some tape together in drills. I turned it down after a lot of prayer and thought and recognition that I would have to live in a 2 bed apartment with 10 people and paying $600/month. I was about to turn 25 and my career path of nursing wasn't available there. I could have chose other Jucos that offered, like one in Arkansas and one in Alabama, but I ultimately decided to stop chasing. These guys are amazing and at almost 32, while I wonder if i could have made it as a LT, I am just happy guys like Floyd kept going. God bless that man and all the others like him.

  • @keaondanthony
    @keaondanthony 5 лет назад

    Bro....you are truly the best thing to happen to youtube....your care for the story you are telling is incredible....and this was a GREAT story

  • @mddare007
    @mddare007 5 лет назад

    Hey man, you know your videos are important right? They show how people in normal circumstances persevere to achieve big things (usually.) It’s like a roadmap out of shitty times. Thanks man

  • @terrybrown7510
    @terrybrown7510 4 года назад +1

    Full scholarship to Ole Miss....Amen! That was a hard fought victory!

  • @nfdrixxy9330
    @nfdrixxy9330 5 лет назад +1

    Mad respect for you and your channel. Your a very important person

  • @1cloud929
    @1cloud929 5 лет назад +5

    Yo this the most inspirational video you’ve made. Thanks for the story🙏🏾

  • @kelseyredding9173
    @kelseyredding9173 5 лет назад

    One on the best and most complete videos as far as what happened to videos! This is the reason I watch the channel because of videos like this!

  • @sfdt2915
    @sfdt2915 4 года назад

    @flemloraps this may be an inspirational story, but the way you tell it gives it so much meaning. It really pumps me up to go after my own goals; as I can see you go after yours.

  • @chrispap4957
    @chrispap4957 3 года назад

    Keeping it real, and I been through some shit... addiction, incarceration, losing loved ones earlier than I should have, but man this dude grinded more than most ppl..., uplifting story

  • @brandoncosbyjr.7097
    @brandoncosbyjr.7097 5 лет назад

    Amazing video man. That’s a story that I think we all needed to hear about perseverance. So glad this dude is getting his chance at the NFL, he really deserves it. He just earned himself a new fan, even though I’m a Colts fan and he went to a division rival but we’re just gonna ignore that.

  • @be_co_beep
    @be_co_beep 5 лет назад

    Man, this is inspiring af. Great storytelling as usual. I will definitely always root for people like Floyd, Dakota Allen, and all the others grinding their asses off to get what they want.

  • @nathananderson5490
    @nathananderson5490 5 лет назад +1

    Flemlo tells the best stories shoutout to you g

  • @Bobby-vv6jn
    @Bobby-vv6jn 5 лет назад

    This is so dope. Dude had 4 catches in 2 years at Ole Miss. Just shows that hard work really does bring results.

  • @RicoBurghFan
    @RicoBurghFan 3 года назад +1

    Such a great inspiring story. Thanks bro made me feel good 💯💯💯

  • @PuertoRicanCoquiLHCD
    @PuertoRicanCoquiLHCD 5 лет назад +1

    Some of these stories remind me that everybody struggles, some worse than others. At the end of the day, failure + perseverance = success. Plus, bro is from Houston like me.

    • @TzUuup
      @TzUuup 5 лет назад

      Big facts bro

  • @davidlove5583
    @davidlove5583 5 лет назад

    amazing story. I witnessed the Cali Juco first hand, going to Santa Clarita first and then Pierce College. I saw and experienced the horrors of this struggle and realized pretty quickly that most in this situation would not make it. to see this guy continue to fight after all the adversity is inspiring and I will be rooting for him big time

  • @jaymojo
    @jaymojo 5 лет назад

    The Cali juco struggle is real. Same rules for basketball no scholarship housing food or anything appreciate you recognizing the work ✊🏼

  • @brotherskeeper2253
    @brotherskeeper2253 4 года назад +1

    Wow! What a story.

  • @mjc_fishing9916
    @mjc_fishing9916 5 лет назад

    Truly inspirational story bro. If this doesn’t make you realize the value of not feeling sorry for yourself and persevering, nothing will.
    Also your content/editing and storytelling ability is second to none when it comes to this sort of content. Keep striving, my friend, I sense big things in your future.

  • @JanoyCresva
    @JanoyCresva 5 лет назад

    Now THAT is a heart warming story of hard work and self belief. Great shit Flem.

  • @angelamiller3911
    @angelamiller3911 Месяц назад

    I've been binge listening to your videos and THIS BY FAR is my FAVORITE so far!!! ❤

  • @calebacquah292
    @calebacquah292 5 лет назад +13

    This was so inspiring thank you so much for always posting about people rising above

  • @daniellessard5503
    @daniellessard5503 5 лет назад

    Much respect to this dude for not giving up!

  • @musclesmouse
    @musclesmouse 3 года назад

    I never imagined people were doing this for their dreams. Love your vids of these stories

  • @jeffz4352
    @jeffz4352 5 лет назад

    I hope this kid does special things for us 🙏

  • @jimmybrown8667
    @jimmybrown8667 3 года назад

    You do great research, but more importantly is your storytelling and pulling your viewers into the lives of the players!

  • @personaltea3389
    @personaltea3389 5 лет назад

    hell yea, hope this dude makes an impact for the texans after working so hard to get where he's at now and never giving up

  • @raydupas9524
    @raydupas9524 5 лет назад

    This was Bruce Lee inspiring. What will and determination. Shows the body following the mind and the mind willing the body to be. He's a self actualizer.

  • @FinalFirebrand
    @FinalFirebrand 5 лет назад

    These are the things that keep me with the game of football, in spite of all the darkness and the shit that goes down.
    Get it, Floyd.

  • @beebanks7706
    @beebanks7706 5 лет назад

    You are very appreciated Sir. You've answered all my 'what happened to' questions. I could be watching something else and if you post a new video, I watch that instead.
    Props. Respect. Salute.

  • @GameFilmProject
    @GameFilmProject 4 года назад

    This is my favorite @FlemloRaps video! Love this guys story.

  • @MrJr2406
    @MrJr2406 5 лет назад

    I love it man......grind... football teaches you so much man..me going through juco myself I can feel this story from the heart

  • @johnparks8791
    @johnparks8791 5 лет назад +12

    You know it's a good day when KTO and Flemlo Raps post on the same day

  • @RicoBurghFan
    @RicoBurghFan 3 года назад

    Incredible perseverance. What an inspiring story. Thank you for this bro.