All-American. National Champion. College Football Hall of Famer. NFL veteran. Rainbow Warriors defensive coordinator Dennis Thurman has spent decades around the game, finding success at every level.

After a decorated collegiate career with the USC Trojans, Thurman was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys and remarkably never missed a game during his entire NFL career. As a coach, he's worked with some of the sport's all-time greats, including Troy Polamalu, Ed Reed, Ray Lewis, Darrelle Revis, and Stephon Gilmore.

Now in his third season at UH, Thurman shares stories from his playing days, what separates Hall of Famers from everyone else, and how he's adapted his approach to coaching today's generation of athletes.