UCLA football, the rivalry with USC, and working with Coach Mora is discussed with UCLA wide receiver Jordan Payton. He gives his thoughts on student athletes being paid, getting the most of a college education as an athlete, and the way careers can turn (for the worse) overnight in this uncensored episode of The Zone.
Jordan Payton is a UCLA wide receiver preparing for his junior year. As a sophomore, Jordan hauled in 38 catches for 440 yards. You can follow Jordan on twitter, @JordanPayton.
00:01 Welcoming Jordan Payton to the Zone.
00:20 Los Angeles and USC
02:30 Expectations and looking ahead to 2014/2015.
03:12 Losses and pressure in college ball.
04:08 Rick Neuheisel vs. Coach Mora.
05:52 Building trust in a coaching staff.
07:16 Should college athletes be paid?
09:20 Do athletes get the most of their education?
10:20 Dietrich Reilly injury and losing your career in a single play.
12:20 Social media and the public microscope.
15:35 A word to the wise: Keep grinding.
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