Todd Marinovich was selected in the first round of the 1991 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Raiders after setting passing records in high school and at USC.
“Life doesn't follow the playbook”
Synopsis
Todd Marinovich was selected in the first round of the 1991 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Raiders after setting passing records in high school and at USC.
Synopsis
Todd Marinovich, known as 'Robo QB,' trained rigorously under his father, Marv Marinovich, a former professional football player. Born in 1969, Todd set high school passing records and later competed for the Heisman Trophy at USC. He was drafted in the first round of the 1991 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Raiders. After two years in the NFL, Todd faced addiction and left the league. The documentary outlines the dynamic between father and son and the pressures that led to Todd's decline.
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Why Watch
- See Todd Marinovich's rise and fall in American football.
- Meet Marv Marinovich, the father behind Todd's athletic training.
- Find out how addiction ended Todd's NFL career.
Did You Know
- Todd Marinovich was nicknamed 'Robo QB' during his high school career.
- He set passing records in high school before attending USC.
- Todd was a first-round selection in the 1991 NFL Draft.
- His father, Marv Marinovich, was a former professional football player.
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Who directed The Marinovich Project?
The Marinovich Project was directed by Andrew Stephan.
What nickname was Todd Marinovich given?
Todd Marinovich was nicknamed 'Robo QB'.
Which NFL team selected Todd Marinovich in the 1991 Draft?
Todd Marinovich was selected in the first round of the 1991 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Raiders.
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