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23
Jan
11centcampaign

03 : NFL Pro Feature : 11¢ Campaign

www.prointerviews.org hosted a campaign called the “11¢ Campaign” where we would give 11 cents for every NEW follower and every NEW “LIKE” we throughout the NFL playoffs. This is a really awesome campaign I ran from January 3rd until January 22nd. Check this out by clicking the ‘Read More’ below. It’s worth your time, and very interesting. The foundation that will receive our donation is below:

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17
Aug
96_NEW NessMIA collage

96 : NFL Pro Interview : Nate Ness

Nate Ness played college football at Arizona during 2007 and 2008 after playing JuCo at El Camino College where he recorded 19 interceptions and 8 touchdowns. He totaled 97 tackles and 7 interceptions while at Arizona. He entered the 2009 NFL Draft, but went undrafted. He has been a member of numerous teams. Read more »

3
May

12 : NFL Pro Interview : Abram Elam

Strauss : So, Abe, why do you make it important to connect to the fans?

Elam : I connect to my fans because they are my supporters and they help fill the stadium.

Strauss : Who was your childhood star?

Elam : Jerry Rice.

Strauss : If you could meet anyone (alive or dead), who would it be and why?

Elam : Martin Luther King, because of the lasting effect he has made on our country.

Strauss : If you weren’t playing in the NFL (or after retirement), what would you want to do?

Elam : I would love to be a commentator or start a Sports-Marketing firm.

Strauss : What was your favorite team growing up?

Elam : I was a big Notre Dame fan.

Strauss : What is your favorite TV-Show?

Elam : MTV Cribs

Strauss : What is your favorite snack food?

Elam : Watermelon

Strauss : What is your favorite meal?

Elam : Oxtails and Pigeon Peas in Rice

Strauss : What is your favorite video game?

Elam : Madden Football Series.

Strauss : When did you see your first live NFL game?

Elam : The Miami Dolphins against the Kansas City Chiefs. Chiefs won. Christian Okoye dominated that game!

Strauss : How long have you played football?

Elam : I been playing football since I was 6 years old.

Strauss : Did you play any other sports in high school?

Elam : In high school I played three sports. Football, Basketball, and Baseball.

Strauss : What is your favorite sport to play other than football?

Elam : Basketball, when I was younger, I won two state championships.

Strauss : When did you realize that you were going to play football in college and in the NFL?

Elam : I loved football since I was six years old, and from then on it was my dream to play professionally.

Strauss : What is your favorite memory from your attending college at Kent State?

Elam : Playing with guys like Josh Cribbs, Danny Muir, Jack Williams, and Usama Young… We finished the season strong going to UCF and winning in Florida for my last game.

Strauss : For someone aspiring to play football in division one and in the NFL, do you have any advice for them?

Elam : Education first, work, then trust God, and good things will happen.

Strauss : Your younger brother, Matt is in college at UF, what tips do you give him about playing football?

Elam : I always express to him that he has to be a master of his craft. He also needs to devote hours daily to becoming a better player and a better person.

Strauss : Thank you for your time.

Elam : Thank you.