You’ve heard his viral Twitter commentaries, now listen to Carlos Lopez—the man who Tennessee sports fans are affectionately calling “Juan Ward”—share his story. An immigrant from Venezuela, Lopez found a home on the (American) football field as a student at Seymour High School. He went on to play for Carson-Newman University and MTSU before becoming only the third Venezuelan to sign a professional gridiron football contract (he played briefly for the Tampa Bay Storm of the Arena Football League).
KICKABOUT: Talking Tennessee Football (& Fútbol) w/ "JUAN WARD" • #44
KICKABOUT: Talking Tennessee Football …
KICKABOUT: Talking Tennessee Football (& Fútbol) w/ "JUAN WARD" • #44
You’ve heard his viral Twitter commentaries, now listen to Carlos Lopez—the man who Tennessee sports fans are affectionately calling “Juan Ward”—share his story. An immigrant from Venezuela, Lopez found a home on the (American) football field as a student at Seymour High School. He went on to play for Carson-Newman University and MTSU before becoming only the third Venezuelan to sign a professional gridiron football contract (he played briefly for the Tampa Bay Storm of the Arena Football League).