Originally posted by adrianlesnar:
Maybe, but actions speak louder than Instagram posts
He sounds like a good dude, with a great head on his shoulders but he seems like he's more passionate about doing music than football. He's had a string of concussions that led to him retiring the first time, how many more hits and injuries will he put up with once he's cashed a few of those big checks, knowing that he's got wealthy family and a music career to fall back on.
https://news.miami.edu/stories/2020/09/for-canes-defensive-lineman-playing-field-includes-football-and-music.html
"During my recovery I had to seriously think about what I wanted to pursue outside of football, and music was really what I found myself drawn to. I realized that I wanted to pursue a full-time career in music and wanted to get the proper training," explained Phillips. "While researching schools I wanted to transfer to, I learned that the Frost School of Music was one of the top schools in the country. And when I began to also get recruited to play for UM football, I thought it was a no brainer to attend the U."
As a current 'Canes defensive lineman, Phillips transferred to the University in 2019 and is now enrolled at the Frost School of Music, where he is studying music business. He also is learning about motion pictures in the School of Communication.
"It's been amazing so far. I've learned a whole lot about digital production which is something I've always been very interested in. I find myself constantly tying the concepts I learn in the School of Communication with the concepts I learn at Frost, which go hand in hand," he pointed out.
Phillips said his love for the music industry stems from his family.
"My grandfather was a world-renowned pianist and conductor. My mother plays the cello, and my father plays the trumpet. I've just had music surrounding me my entire life," he noted.
Phillips' grandfather is Jon Robertson, an internationally acclaimed pianist and conductor who earned three degrees from the famed Juilliard School and now serves as dean of the Lynn University Conservatory of Music in Boca Raton. Phillips himself has also been classically trained in the piano since he was 8 years old.
"I've always had that creative side in me. So, I decided to take the time to go back to pursuing something that was always a part of me," said Phillips.
He said his family is proud that he has decided to study music at the Frost School of Music.
"My mom thinks it's wonderful that I've decided to go after music again. My grandpa also enjoys hearing about what I'm learning. I think they're super happy that I found a new love and passion for music," said Phillips.
