What drives Chase Winovich?
While the Patriots defensive end is making a name for himself early in the 2019 NFL season, not many know that his biggest inspiration is UFC fighter Conor McGregor. While playing at Michigan, Winovich idolized McGregor’s attitude and approach to training, and can repeat lines, word for word, from McGregor videos he’s watched on YouTube. Winovich lives by the fighter’s personal mantra: There’s no talent in this game, just outworking everyone.
These details and more are revealed in longtime Michigan football writer John U. Bacon’s newest book, Overtime.