Garrett Boorojian and Blaine Bishop discuss relationship building in a team environment.

Blaine was a 4x Pro–Bowler and 2x All–Pro (1995, Pro Football Writers; 2000, Associated Press).

Note: During my interview with Blaine, I refer to him as a 2x All–Pro. Blaine refers to himself as a 2x All–Pro on his X Account. Technically, Blaine is a 3x All–Pro (but his 1995 and 1996 All–Pros are both a United Press International designation. The UPI designation ceased for NFL players three decades ago).

Blaine is a member of the Ball State Athletics Hall of Fame, Indiana Sports Hall of Fame, Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, and Senior Bowl Hall of Fame.

Blaine communicated the following to me (via LinkedIn):

"I'm... a guy who went from a small Division 2 school to playing on the biggest stage in football. After retiring from  ...