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?
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.
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