Prince Amukamara - Chicago Bears

1) Prince Amukamara is a defensive back for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He is also the current Fuel Up to Play 60 Player Ambassador for the Chicago Bears.

2) Prince attended the University of Nebraska from 2007-2010. Amukamara finished his senior season allowing only 18 completed catches against him and was recognized as the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year and was selected as a unanimous first team All-American.

3) In the first round of the 2011 NFL draft, the New York Giants selected Prince with the 19th overall pick. He went on to win the Super Bowl during his rookie campaign with the Giants as they defeated the New England Patriots 21-17.

C: What have you been fueling up with this offseason as you prepare to take on the Packers in September?

Prince Amukamara: My wife has got me into overnight oats. She uses grass fed whole milk and oats and all different types of fruits.

C's Follow Up: A few years ago, my wife Jen, had us eating overnight oats consistently. I liked them a lot and we would switch up the fruits too. I'm ready to get back into making them and it sounds so good right now... especially with the whole milk.

C: How do you get your 60 minutes of exercise outside of the football season?

Prince Amukamara: I like to go outside, play basketball and ping pong and dance occasionally.

C's Follow Up: Prince likes to exercise with some of my favorite activities. I was always a basketball player growing up and I you will find me playing 2 on 1 or horse with the boys in the driveway and I will never pass up a good game of ping pong. I spend most of my time dancing in PE class but my moves are not on the same level as Prince.

(Bonus questions from last season)

D: Who’s the toughest wideout you’ve ever gone up against?

Prince Amukamara: Davante Adams 

D's Follow Up: Davante Adams is a hard receiver to go against. He's as good as Antonio Brown.

J: What’s the pregame meal of choice?

Prince Amukamara: Salmon or chicken.

J's Follow Up: I like chicken but I don't like fish. My dad says fish is good for me but I'm not a fan.

From July 16th through the 19th, I had the opportunity to attend the Fuel Up to Play 60 National Summit with two of my students who achieved student ambassador status for their work during the 2018-19 school year. We joined other student and state ambassadors along with program advisors from all over the country who put exercise and nutrition at the forefront of their programs using the Fuel Up to Play 60 program.

Prince Amukamara was one of the player ambassadors that attended the summit and we were so excited that a Chicago Bear was representing his team on the national level. Prince took part in an Ask Me Anything panel and I jumped at the opportunity to ask Prince about how he fuels up his body leading up to the football season and how he exercises outside of the game of football. Believe it or not, Prince even took off his New York Giants Super Bowl Ring during the panel and let everyone take look at it and take photos with the ring. We learned a lot about Prince throughout the one hour panel about how nutrition and exercise play a role in his life and Prince let me know he was working on getting his next ring with the Chicago Bears this season. We wish Prince and his Chicago Bears a great 2019-20 season! Bear Down

Melvin Gordon - Los Angeles Chargers (Take 2)

1) Melvin Gordon is a running back for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League.

2) Melvin attended the University of Wisconsin from 2011-2014 where he became a 2-time Big Ten Champion (2011, 2012), Doak Walker Award (Best running back in college football) Winner (2014), Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year (2014), All-American (2014), and First-Team All Big Ten (2014) performer. Gordon was also named a Heisman Finalist during his final season, finishing second in voting behind Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota.

3) Melvin Gordon attended Bradford High school in Kenosha, Wisconsin where he also starred in track and field. He was also a high school teammate of Trae Waynes, cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings.

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D: What do you think about your Madden rating?

Melvin Gordon: I like it. 92. I'll take it. I'm not upset like everybody else. I'll take my 92.

D's Follow Up: I think that's a really good rating. I think he was an 89 last year and now he's up even more. I think he's at least a top 5 running back in the NFL.

J: Do you still bowl?

Melvin Gordon: Yes

J: What is your high score?

Melvin Gordon: 246

J's Follow Up: I believe that high score of 246 because I played with him and I know how good he really is. He got a strike almost every time he rolled the ball. Melvin even played against Danny and I left handed and still beat us. Maybe he should try to be a be a professional bowler when he's retired from football? 

D: What does it take to get as fast as you?

Melvin Gordon: You've got to start running those hills.

D's Follow Up: Today I ran a huge hill while I was on vacation. I need to practice more running up the hills. I like to run down them more.

On Friday night, July 19th, the boys had another opportunity to meet up with one of their favorite NFL superstars, Melvin Gordon. Last year J and D took part in a free football camp hosted by ProStart Sports with Melvin and high school teammate Trae Waynes that took place at their alma mater, Bradford High School in Kenosha, WI. (Fun note: Last year the boys got some extra special treatment from Melvin as they bowled three games with the Pro Bowl running back before camp. Let us tell you he could be a Pro BOWLER on the lanes too, he is simply that good.)

This year Melvin and Trae hosted a dodgeball tournament where teams competed to win some amazing prizes and the honor of calling their team champions of the first ever Dodgeball Night of Fun. We enjoyed watching the action but next time J will be old enough to compete and he and I are entering the tournament. After the dodgeball tournament concluded, we had our chance to meet with Melvin for autographs and a group photo. Melvin was welcoming as always and happy to take on all questions. We look forward to next year whether it's camp or dodgeball and we'll be ready to support our guy Melvin Gordon.

Most important of all we hope to see Melvin out on the football field soon. We hope the Chargers pay Melvin Gordon for the production he has continued to give his team year in and year out. With Gordon in the lineup week 1, the Los Angeles Chargers have a team that can compete for the Super Bowl this year. Good luck to Melvin this season and if he's ever back home, we hope he hits us up for a rematch at the GRC.