🏈 From QB to WR and Back: David Washington on ODU Football, Leadership, and Legacy | The Monarchists PodcastDavid Washington made history at Old Dominion University — the only quarterback in Monarch history to win a bowl game, the last to lead ODU to a 10-win season, and the definition of a true team-first leader.In this episode, David joins Mike and Aaron to share his story — from his recruitment and first days at ODU, to his transition from quarterback to wide receiver, memories from the Bahamas Bowl, and hilarious locker room stories featuring his teammates. David also reflects on what he’s most proud of as a Monarch, his advice for current ODU players, and life after football as a proud father and youth soccer coach.If you love Monarch Football, nostalgia, and genuine insight into the life of a student-athlete, this is one you don’t want to miss.Chapters:00:00 – Intro: The Pride of ODU and welcoming David Washington01:00 – David’s recruitment and decision to join Old Dominion04:00 – Early impressions of ODU and the 757 football culture05:00 – Redshirting, gaining 50 pounds, and “welcome to college football” moments07:30 – Transitioning to FBS and new challenges09:00 – Moving from quarterback to wide receiver12:00 – Learning both positions and how it changed his mindset15:00 – Taylor Heinicke’s last throw at Ballard and passing of the torch17:00 – Building chemistry with Zach Pascal and breakout games20:00 – Louisiana Tech game and top career memories28:00 – Lessons from switching positions and leadership30:00 – Locker room fun, teammates, and legendary lunchroom chaos34:00 – The atmosphere at Ballard Stadium and “clamshell magic”37:00 – David’s proudest ODU moments on and off the field40:00 – In the zone: FAU, Louisiana Tech, and that 2016 team42:00 – How he wants to be remembered as a Monarch47:00 – Hall of Fame talk and the case for ODU’s offensive linemen48:00 – Life after football and coaching his daughter’s soccer team49:00 – Advice for current and future ODU players52:00 – NIL talk and his ideal sponsorship (hint: Del Vecchios pizza!)56:00 – Karaoke night idea and closing thoughts