Kentucky's Art Still on playing football at a basketball school and giving back off the field

A true defensive titan steps into Good in the Game as LaVar Arrington sits down with Art Still — Kentucky Wildcat legend, Kansas City Chiefs icon, and College Football Hall of Famer. From Camden, New Jersey to becoming the #2 overall pick in the 1978 NFL Draft, Art’s journey is one of grit, humility, dominance, and purpose. With 327 career tackles as a defensive end, four Pro Bowls, an All‑Pro nod, and enshrinement in multiple halls of fame, Art Still’s legacy stretches far beyond the field. Transcript - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r... 00:00 – Intro and Accolades 02:25 – Draft stories: Both men taken #2 overall 05:25 – Growing up in Camden & discovering football late 07:28 – Bigger, stronger, faster: How the game evolved 10:30 – How football shaped Art’s life on and off the field 19:20 – Education, music, and developing discipline 24:49 – Art’s community work & the Steel4Life Foundation 27:41 – What legacy means to Art Still 33:06 – Closing reflections The Good in the Game Podcast, hosted by 2022 NFF Hall of Fame inductee LaVar Arrington (Penn State) is a new podcast from the National Football Foundation where twice a month, we will be looking at everything we love about the game of football. Our mission is to promote and develop the good in the game, and this podcast will tell those stories through exclusive interviews and in-depth discussions and analysis featuring some of the biggest names in the game. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just someone who enjoys the sport, the Good in the Game podcast is the perfect way to stay connected to all things football. Visit Us at https://footballfoundation.org/ #ArtStill #KentuckyFootball #KansasCityChiefs #CollegeFootballHallOfFame #GoodInTheGame #LaVarArrington