#367 - Max Browne - The Future of College Football, NIL & Athlete Mental Health

Max Browne joins Something For Everybody this week. Max is a former QB at USC and Pitt, content creator, and lead football analyst at the CW. In this conversation, Max discusses the evolution of college sports, particularly the impact of NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals on college football and the challenges faced by mid-major programs. He reflects on his own identity crisis after leaving football, the lessons learned from being labeled a 'bust,' and the importance of supportive relationships. We also delve into the growing awareness of mental health in sports and the need to shift from awareness to actionable steps for mental wellness. - Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 02:12 The Evolution of Hard Work 14:08 The Mindset of Continuous Improvement 18:59 Navigating Social Media as a Young Athlete 28:15 Building Connections Through Social Media 29:17 The Evolution of College Sports and NIL 31:34 The Impact of Money in College Football 36:02 The Future of College Education 38:09 Identity Crisis After Sports 41:29 Lessons Learned from Being a 'Bust' 44:28 The Importance of Supportive Relationships 49:13 Mental Health Awareness in Sports - See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://everybodyspod.com/deals/ - Shop For Everybody Use code SFE10 for 10% OFF 👉 https://shopforeverybody.com/ - AMARE GLOBAL: The Mental Wellness Company – On a mission to create a holistic mental wellness platform of products, programs, and people. - Go to https://www.amare.com/155249/en-us/ for $10 off your next order. (use code: EVERYBODY) - Max’s Links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maxbrowne4 iG: https://www.instagram.com/maxbrowne/ - Get my free guide of 4 things to quit to transform your life here: https://aaronmachbitz.com/quit/ - To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz (Recorded on April 14th, 2025) Edited by Ben Rogerson (@BenRogerson_) Intro music by Residual Audio (Residualaudio.com) - Episodes You Might Enjoy: #338 - How to Create a Life You Are Excited About - Joanna Horton McPherson https://everybodyspod.com/joanna/ #360 - War, Morality, & American Values: Navigating Complex Realities - Jake Donnelly https://everybodyspod.com/donelly/ - Get in touch: iG: https://www.instagram.com/AaronMachbitz X: https://x.com/AaronMachbitz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMachbitz/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AaronMachbitz Email: https://www.aaronmachbitz.com/contact/