Miscellaneous
Former OSU running back Yvenson Bernard joins this week's Talkin' Beavers podcast to discuss his favorite Oregon State memories, his admiration for his immigrant parents and his journey from athlete to financial expert.3:15 Being a two-sport athlete: football and baseball.5:30 On Dennis Erickson and his Oregon State teams.5:50 How Sabby Piscitelli was one of his main recruiters to Oregon State.8:10 Choosing football over baseball.14:20 The challenges of playing behind someone he knew he was better than his redshirt freshman year at Oregon State.17:53 His favorite Oregon State experience.19:45 All the injuries he had as he was getting ready for the NFL combine.21:00 His career in the NFL and the CFL and when he knew it was time to give up playing football.25:40 When Bob De Carolis told him he should be a fund raiser.27:00 His path to becoming a financial advisor.29:00 How he's focused on helping athletes get set up for their futures financially.31:50 About the Bernard Family Foundation.33:30 How he helped out with sending supplies to Haiti in 2010 following the big earthquake.