Before assuming the identity of Chad Powers, Russ is a washed-up former superstar college quarterback whose career ended in disgrace. His personality is defined by Arrogant and narcissistic, Insensitive, Disgraced: His reputation is nuked by a nationally televised mistake in a football game, making him ostracized from the world of football. His journey makes him grow as a person through his experiences as Chad, contrasting his past flaws with the new, positive aspects of his alter ego. 