In this episode of pplpod, we profile the dramatic rise and sudden fall of former NFL running back Ray Rice. We begin with his early success, tracing his path from a record-setting college career at Rutgers to becoming a second-round draft pick for the Baltimore Ravens in 2008. We recount his ascent to NFL stardom, where he became a three-time Pro Bowler and a key contributor to the Ravens' Super Bowl XLVII victory. Listeners will hear about his on-field heroics, including the famous "Hey Diddle Diddle" play on 4th and 29 that coach John Harbaugh predicted would go down in history.

However, Rice’s legacy was permanently altered during the 2014 offseason following a domestic violence incident involving his fiancée, Janay Palmer, at a casino in Atlantic City. We discuss the release of the elevator security footage by TMZ, which led to his rel ...