Coach Nemo has a Conversation with Cobi
Cobi sits down with Coach Nemo WashingtonāDelaware Stateās offensive coordinator, former Bowie State QB, and NFL Diversity Coaching Fellow with the Cleveland Brownsāopens up like never before.From growing up in Atlanta and Seat Pleasant, to battling a rare brain cyst in college, to being spiritually redirected from player to coach, Nemoās journey is one of calling, adversity, and grace. He talks about Coach Damon Wilson saving his career, how Deshaun Jacksonās staff energized DSU football, and the 65+ years of NFL experience now sitting inside the Hornetsā meeting room.We also dig into:ā How DSU built its identity through ādog mentality,ā detail, and resilienceā His āSlide Firstā offensive philosophyā What makes a real ādogā on filmā How NFL scouting, detail, and professionalism shape his coachingā The dual identity of Coach Washington: calm off the field, pure fire on itā Why relationships, faith, and family keep him groundedā Why HBCU coaches belong on NFL staffsāand which ones deserve a shotThis is storytelling. This is vulnerability. This is HBCU football culture at its best.If you love HBCU football, MEAC storylines, Bowie State legends, or Delaware Stateās rise under DeSean Jackson⦠this interview is a must-watch.CHAPTERS00:00 ā Intro00:32 ā Growing up in Atlanta & Seat Pleasant 03:04 ā The brain cyst + adversity changing his calling 05:50 ā How Coach Damon Wilson saved his career 11:56 ā āSlide Firstā philosophy explained12:36 ā The two versions of Nemo: coach vs person15:40 ā Cleveland Browns fellowship + NFL lessons18:37 ā Why HBCU coaches belong in the League21:10 ā Teaching DSU players how to be pros23:00 ā How to spot a ādogā on film27:10 ā How coaching today has changed with parents, attitudes, and players30:27 ā Inside DSUās 65+ years of NFL experience33:09 ā His role in DSUās identity shift34:27 ā What he hopes players feel from him36:10 ā Who Nemo Washington is outside football