Football Captain Will Knight: Why W&L Changed Everything
In the premiere episode of Generals on the March, host Thomas Wakefield sits down with Will Knight, a standout football captain and track athlete who embodies the Washington and Lee experience. From Durango, Colorado to Lexington, Virginia, Will shares his journey of competing at the highest level while pursuing academic excellence and building lifelong connections.
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In This Episode:
• Why Will chose W&L over other schools and what surprised him most
• Balancing two varsity sports with a rigorous liberal arts education
• The unique culture of Division III athletics at Washington and Lee
• Memorable moments from the Trinity game in San Antonio
• Navigating the path from economics major to investment banking
• The impact of the Honor System and small class sizes
• Advice for making the most of the W&L experience
Will Knight is a First Team All-ODAC selection (2025), football team captain, and former track athlete who competed in shot put and discus. He's now heading to Evercore's investment banking division, hired by W&L football alumni who opened doors through the university's powerful network.
Generals on the March is a storytelling podcast that brings the athletic legacy of Washington and Lee University to life. Through in-depth conversations with past and present athletes and coaches, the series explores what it truly means to compete at W&L: on the field, in the classroom, and beyond. Blending personal stories with institutional history, the podcast highlights the values that define the Generals while uncovering the often underreported moments, teams, and traditions that have shaped W&L athletics over generations.