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Rookie Mikel Leshoure Gets A Phone Call From The Detroit Lions

Fighting Illini running back Mikel Leshoure was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft. Watch as Mikel gets the phone call he's been waiting for since getting into football.

Roddy White Welcome Julio Jones to the Atlanta Falcons

In this video, Atlanta Falcons WR Roddy White welcomes former Alabama Crimson Tide WR Julio Jones to the Atlanta Falcons. Here's hoping the Falcons can take their passing game to a whole new level.

Camp Colt With The Cleveland Browns Josh Cribbs

Check out this exclusive inside look at QB Colt McCoy's Browns workout in Texas. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Cribbs gives fans a look like no other as the Browns offense prepares for football.

My Tattoos With The Chicago Bears Earl Bennett

In this exclusive video, Chicago Bears wide receiver Earl Bennett shows SportsBUZZ some of his favorite tattoos. Watch as Earl talks about the meaning behind some of his tattoos and maybe what he'd like next.

New SportsBUZZ Athlete Photos - Pottery, Tattoos, Shooting, Suits, and Draft Party

This week, Chris Cooley lights up his pottery, Earl Bennett shows off his tattoos / suit, Reed Doughty shoots in Colorado, and Titus Young waits to get drafted into the NFL.

Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley takes out his torch to finish up his pottery.

In this photo, Chicago Bears wide receiver Earl Bennett shows off his latest tattoo, which his wife gave him the green light to get.

Washington Redskins safety Reed Doughty pulls the trigger in Colorado.

In this photo, Chicago Bears wide receiver Earl Bennett puts on a stylish suit for a formal event.

Boise State wide receiver Titus Young at home in Inglewood with his family hoping his name gets called on Day 2 of the 2011 NFL Draft.

My Ride With Detroit Lions Rookie Mikel Leshoure

Watch as Detroit Lions rookie running back Mikel Leshoure takes a look at his new ride in downtown Chicago. Mikel was seeking an upgrade as an NFL pro and he's sure getting it in this video.

Safari Trip With The Cleveland Browns Josh Cribbs

Day two in Texas, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Cribbs and the fellas decide to get a look at the Bengals as well as some other safari wild life. Is this preparation for the season? Watch to find out.

Monster Garage Gym with Phillip Daniels - Part 2

Redskins DE Phillip Daniels continues his workout at Monster Garage Gym. Watch as Phillip talks about his squat video on YouTube and the importance of safety in lifting.

The Driving Range With Washington Redskins Wide Receiver Anthony Armstrong

Washington Redskins wide receiver Anthony Armstrong spends some time at the driving range getting ready for the Leukemia Golf Classic hosted by teammate Brian Orakpo. Is his swing ready to go?

New SportsBUZZ Athlete Photos - Glasses, B-Ball, and Ride

This week, we have Chicago Bears wide receiver Earl Bennett wearing funny glasses and saying goodbye to his old car as well as Chicago Bears cornerback D.J. Moore playing basketball for charity.

In this photo, Chicago Bears wide receiver Earl Bennett shows off his new pair of unique styled glasses.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Earl Bennett takes a departing picture of his prized car.

Chicago Bears cornerback D.J. Moore shoots free throws at the Steelers Antwaan Randle El's All Star basketball game in Chicago. Doesn't D.J. look just like Derrick Rose?

Monster Garage Gym with the Washington Redskins Phillip Daniels

Washington Redskins DE Phillip Daniels and former world champion, Eric Maroscher, own a power lifting gym in Gurnee, IL called Monster Garage Gym. Here's the first of many workout clips from the garage.

Boxing At Warehouse Gym with the Baltimore Ravens Jason McKie

For every three minutes in the boxing ring, there's a five second play on the football field. Watch as Baltimore Ravens full back Jason McKie puts on the boxing gloves at Warehouse gym to show us his off season training regiment.

My Workout with the Chicago Bears Johnny Knox

Chicago Bears wide receiver Johnny Knox shows SportsBUZZ his off season workout at EFT Sports Performance. Watch as Johnny talks about getting the body ready after a lengthy run in the playoffs.

First Friday Pottery Event with the Washington Redskins Chris Cooley

Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley gives us a look inside his First Friday event. On the First Friday of every month, Chris invites visitors for entertainment, socializing, and pottery!

Makin' A Pizza The Beggar's Way with the Chicago Bears Nick Roach

In this exclusive video, NFL linebacker Napoleon Harris shows Chicago Bears linebacker and fellow Northwestern Wildcat alum Nick Roach how to make a pizza pie at Beggar's Pizza.

New SportsBUZZ Athlete Photos - Wrestlemania, Boxing, and Cruises

This week, we have Ovie Mughelli hanging out at Wrestlemania, Jason McKie boxing at Warehouse Gym, and Alex Brown posing in front of a statue during his family cruise.

In this photo, Atlanta Falcons full back Ovie Mughelli hangs with WWE superstar Triple H during WrestleMania 2011.

In this photo, Baltimore Ravens full back Jason McKie puts on the gloves to do some boxing.

New Orleans Saints defensive end Alex Brown stands for a photo by a funny Fidel Castro statue with a cigar in his mouth.

Elite Bodybuilding, Figure, and Bikini Championships With The Atlanta Falcons Jamaal Anderson

Atlanta Falcons DE Jamaal Anderson sponsors Ropeman's Elite Bodybuilding, Figure and Bikini Championships this year. In this video, Jamaal talks about the competition and his girlfriends participation at the event.

Bowling With The Washington Redskins Lorenzo Alexander

Washington Redskins linebacker Lorenzo Alexander has an unorthodox style of bowling, but it works for him. Watch as Lorenzo takes to the bowling alley and gives some bowling tips in this featured video.

My Ride with Houston Texans Quarterback Matt Schaub

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub shows SportsBUZZ his ride, the Aston Martin DBS (A.K.A. The Bondmobile). Watch as Matt talks about the car and why it's the ride for him.

New SportsBUZZ Athlete Photos - Workout, Pizza, and Pottery

This week, we have Anthony Adams after a tough workout, Nick Roach and Napoleon Harris making pizzas, and Chris Cooley heating up some Wyoming pottery.

In this photo, Chicago Bears defensive tackle Anthony Adams gives a thumbs up after an off season workout.

In this photo, Chicago Bears linebacker Nick Roach poses in the kitchen with fellow Northwestern Wildcat Napolean Harris.

In this photo, Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley heats up some Wyoming pottery.

My Workout With The Chicago Bears Anthony Adams

Check out Chicago Bears DT Anthony Adams' workout at EFT Sports Performance. This is how he and the rest of the Bears, including Johnny Knox and Devin Hester, stay fit and get ready for the new season.

Unofficial Citibank Commercial With Chris Cooley

In this funny video, Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley does an unofficial commercial for Citibank. Do you think he has the chops to get offered an actual part in a Citibank commercial?

New SportsBUZZ Athlete Photos - Road Trip, ATVs, and St. Paddy's Day

This week, we have Chris Cooley on a road trip to Wyoming, some of the Saints going on an ATV ride, and Brian Finneran celebrating St. Patrick's Day.

Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley stops at the oldest working gas pump in America.

New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith has his picture taken with teammates Jermon Bushrod and Jonathan Goodwin after their ATV trip at Bonnet Carré Spillway.

In this photo, wide receiver Brian Finneran puts on his greenest shirt to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

Countdown to Kickoff

I made this post, counting down to kickoff against the Giants back in September 2008. Thought it was worth reposting. What do you think?

30 hours. Why do they put Direct TV on a bus? Super Bowl XXV conveniently played while we rolled down 66 toward Union Station. The Giants in their highest glory, but the overhanging trees and multiple overpass bridges were enough to interrupt the signal every 10 seconds. By the time the ride was over I didn't know if I was more nauseous from the scrambled championship viewing or seeing Tyree's helmet catch for the 500th time.

29 hours. A rickety ass train ride was not nearly enough to detour the euker cards from being dealt. Euker is our new game of choice, it's almost like a white dude's version of spades. The game is played with a partner (Todd Yoder) against another pair of partners. (Suisham and Rabach) The basic story of the game is that euker passes shitty train riding time like a frenzied roller coaster. After all was said and done, me and Yod walked away with two extra per-diems.

24 hours. I'm fucking starving. This morning I weighed about two pounds more than I wanted and there is no way I'm gonna be a fat ass for week one. Fat acts as a break on the football field. Now I've tried to contain myself all day, avoiding all kinds of terrible traveling foods. I'm waiting for the team snack at 9. I could have went to dinner with my newly acquired euker money, but I would end up eating way too much. Yea, great self discipline.

23 hours. Team meeting. We go through the first 15 plays of the game. I was hoping for about 8 scheduled catches on that play list, I guess I'll leave the anticipation for what happens there. Film review for a half hour, more Super Bowl action. Then Zorn talks, he is ready to battle with us.

19 hours. Can't sleep. My TV is a piece of shit. I guess that's becoming a theme of the trip. Every five minutes it goes fuzzy and gets really loud, constantly ruffling the serenity of my night. I like to play this little game at night in the hotel where I try to fall asleep during the commercials. I'll watch whatever show is on then roll over during the ads. Every damn time I roll over the TV starts blasting static. Of course I could turn it off, but that's not part of the routine. So now I have to get out of bed every five minutes and beat some sense into it - pounding it three or four times on the sides seems really successful. Probably not good in the long run for the TV, but the weird thing is that the harder my fist hits the side the longer it functions normally. Whatever.

18 hours. TV off, I'm not very happy.

14 hours. Someone thought a wake up call at 5 would hilarious. Preliminary suspect: Clinton Portis. Who doesn't want to be watching Sportscenter reruns at 5 AM?

12 hours. Sleep again. I would've been crushed had this not happened.

9 hours. I watched that Nichole Kidman movie where the world gets some weird virus if they fall asleep. Virus movies scare me more that horror movies.

8 hours. Breakfast. The coffee in our hotel is terrible, but after yesterday's eating limitations breakfast is smelling perfect. We always have an omelet and waffle station in our road trip dining rooms. Usually I go with a more conventional bacon and eggs, but we stayed here three weeks ago when we played the Jets and I found out first hand this hotel sucks with bacon. So I headed to the omelet stand.

7 hours. Another team meeting. Only on night games do we include this time filling meeting. It's pretty much an hour of re-watching game film that everyone has seen 10 times. Last week in this same meeting Yoder and I played the "vagina game." The object of this game is to say "vagina" louder than the person before you. By the end of the meeting we were yelling vagina. I think coaches were a little concerned, but we would yell in context of the meeting. "That right guard is a complete VAGINA." There may have been a little too much pressure building up this week to be screaming vagina, but I smiled inside thinking of great moments to slip it in.

6 hours. I'm sitting naked in room 909, my back and ass pouring sweat into a shitty black leather chair. I showered and I'm waiting to put my nice clothes on. I guess I'll be showering again. I've brushed my teeth three times. I have a pimple in my eyebrow and it's swelling up because I go back to the mirror and squeeze it every thirty minutes. I know I haven't gotten it all yet so I haven't stopped, but it really is starting to hurt. I have nothing to do right now. Boredom is fusing with excitement, creating a stoppage of time in my world.

5 hours. Two hours until I board the bus the hell out of Hasbrouck Heights and into Giants Stadium. I'm starting to get pre-game nerves, one of my favorite feelings in life. I could not be more ready to play than right now. Thank God football is back.

The Barbershop with Former Fighting Illini Running Back Mikel Leshoure

"The Whip" barbershop in Champaign was kind of like a second home for RB Mikel Leshoure. Watch as Mikel talks about going to the barbershop all the time after school to ask for free haircuts and see what the older guys were up to.

Desmond Clark at the Barkley, Bean, Bryant & Friends Celebrity Golf Event

In this video, Chicago Bears tight end Desmond Clark plays alongside pros and other golfers like NBA on TNT personality Charles Barley to help raise money and support for youth golf in the Leland, Florida area.

My Workout with the Chicago Bears' Earl Bennett

Check out Chicago Bears wide receiver Earl Bennett's workout session at D1 Sports Facility in Birmingham, Alabama. Earl is working hard and getting ready even if there is no 2011 NFL season.

My Ride with the Atlanta Falcons Roddy White

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White shows SportsBUZZ his game day ride, the Gran Turismo (A.K.A. Betsy). Watch as Roddy talks about Betsy and why it's the most important toy for him.

Chris Cooley's 2 Year Old Fan Mail

I want to start out by thanking anyone who has ever spent the time to send fan mail my way. I now want to apologize to the fans who sent in mail between 2008 and now because you haven't gotten shit back. Luckily the mail is not lost and in a turn of great fortune, I found over 1000 letters packed into a box in my basement today! It takes a long ass time to read 1000 letters, but once I began there was no stopping. I swear I personally read every letter, signed every card and photo. I'm sure a bunch of people are going to be pretty damn surprised to get their letters back in the the mail.

Please consider if you've sent mail and moved in the last three years, I hope you left a return address. Also taken into consideration was the cost of stamps. When received in 2008, the price of mailing a regular letter was .42 cents, which has now went up .02 cents, but no worries, I have covered all return costs. I'm sure the postal employees will enjoy selling me thousands of 2 cent stamps.

Now I would love to share some of the ups, downs, insanity, genius, lunacy, happiness and fanatical excitement that I enjoyed for most of my day.

Again, thanks to everyone for sending me such kind and thoughtful packages. I swear after sorting through every letter there was not one serious negative message. Keep in mind that the mail was no more recent than 2009 so I may get murdered in the next batch.

- If there are any Costanza envelopes I'm going to be f@%ing pissed. Probably shouldn't have, but I licked about 300 return envelopes. I made it through the day so I think I'm good. The peel and stick envelopes are much better. Buy those.

- Quick apology to all the school extra credit letters. I should have written back to you guys. It's awesome that you choose me for a school project and really cool that you wrote to me. I'm sure a ton of time went into that. I'm also sure that I'm gonna miss the semester deadline on return.

- To Austins Big and Tall. Quit sending me 20% off cards. I don't shop there. I'm sure you have good stuff, but fortunately I fit into the last size in all department stores. 38/34 and XL usually works out just fine in Nordstroms.

- To all Real Estate agents. First of all I have an agent, she's awesome. I also have about four houses in the area. No chance am I going to buy the 7.5 million dollar house in your brochure, or any house for that matter. Real estate goes straight into the trash - I'm pretty sure and by pretty sure I mean 99.9% that no house will be sold through a mail in brochure to Redskins Park.

- Katie, would have loved to attend the princess party on 10/24/09.

- Huge thanks to Karen for the $25.00 check to my scholarship fund. I'm sorry I never got that cashed, but don't you worry any longer, I'll void it for you and make sure I donate $25.00 more this year. So thoughtful.

- Emmitt, I will call or at least text Jason Campbell and Santana tomorrow and tell them what's up for you. It's been a long time coming.

- All the thank you letters to me for our breast cancer charities were very nice. So amazing to hear all the stories of these women. Breast cancer is shit. Keep fighting.

- Inmate mail is almost always a first read. I don't know why I'm fascinated by inmate mail, but I think a lot of the guys are. I had a few of those letters and was a little surprised by the text being quite short. Thought they had more time on their hands.

- To all financial advisers. I am well aware the average career of a NFL player is 3.5 years. I'm also certain that I need to continue to save for my future. I've actually formulated a pretty solid financial plan so I won't be needing any more solicitation via my Redskins fan mail box.

- Miranda - Tell your dad what's up for me. It's awesome that he's been a fan for 20 years. Well, 22 years now.

-I would prefer not to receive religious materials. No bibles, no bible DVD's and for the love of god, no Book of Mormons! I have made a very informed decision on my beliefs and am comfortable with my style of life. I don't go throwing "Religulous" DVD's in your front door because you've been saved, so I would just expect the same.

- Received at less than 10 Flat Stanley cutouts. Pretty wild. Sorry guys, Stanley is a home body. He didn't get out for many pictures.

- I should have counted the football cards I signed. No less that 500. If you want cards signed don't send really cool ones. It's hard for me to part with the awesome cards.

- If you want blue sharpie on your autograph please send blue sharpie in the package. If I grab a black one and sit down with a couple hundred letters, I'm not getting up because Steve's collection requires blue. Just the facts.

- I literally could have attended 25 weddings across the country. Congrats to all the brides and grooms circa 2008. It's almost a certainty I would drank too much and embarrassed your family at the wedding. Everyone has seen the picks from my wedding, so it's probably for the best I didn't come. Although I probably won't attend, if you're having a wedding soon, please keep in mind that an invite is in my top 5 favorite fan mail items. I'll leave the address at the bottom. Wes, your football ticket invites were awesome, but tell your wife she looks like a slut in that Cowboys jersey.

- Listened to the CD from the band "Shitt." Not a huge fan of death metal so I can't give a formal opinion either way. Gotta say though, I was pretty pumped to open this package.

- There is no way so many fans have followed my career since I was at Utah State. It's a nice gesture, but lets be honest here, Utah State football isn't a huge draw for the vast majority of NFL fans.

- Professional football players getting naked photos in the mail is a myth. I could have sworn when I started receiving fan mail that I was going to be getting all kinds of nasty shit. Have never seen them. Not just in my box, I have never seen one lude photo. Ever.... Lame.

- William - It's awesome being a pro football player. I always dreamed of playing the game I love as a career and the benefits that go with it are unreal. I love playing for the Redskins.

- Jake - The last fish I caught was a trout. I have a boat and go out on the Potomac a ton, but am the most terrible bass fisherman of all time. I also have the worst fishing luck ever. Now I know everyone who has ever caught a fish is saying that they could take me to their special place and dominate fish, but don't buy into it. If you take me fishing we will catch less fish than you have ever before. Proven with more than 20 excellent fisherman. If you know anyone who has ever fished with me they will verify.

- Please write legibly. It's cute if I can tell you less than ten years old, but if you have such shitty hand-writing that you can't even read it yourself, then just type the letter. It's actually faster. And has spell check. (Which I usually don't use.)

- Thanks for all the Birthday and Holiday cards. My birthday is July 11. Feel free to send me a B-day card anytime. I also love the holiday cards. Nice of people. Family photos are a plus.

- Anyways, it was a ton of fun sharing just a couple of the fan mail topics that I find interesting back to all the fans. There is a ton more, so maybe I'll have to do this again in a couple weeks when I continue to get up to date on the rest of the letter. Thanks again to all the people who took the time to write. I know I'm a little sarcastic about some of the stuff, but it's an honor and a privilege to receive all the wonderful mail.

Finally I would like to end with a couple tips to fan mailing.

1. If you want an autograph it would be best to first include the item you want signed.

2. Include a stamped envelope. - And if you really know me include the extra couple cents, cause it may be that long before I get to it. I will never get an envelope, address and stamp it before sending it on its way home. I guess I'm a jerk.

3. I love receiving fan mail, but you gotta make it look different. I definitely go through the strangest looking letters first.

4. Mail to Chris Cooley at 21300 Redskin Park Drive Ashburn Va 20147. Or to avoid having to wait a year for a response, go to SportsBUZZ.com, sign up to follow me, and send me fan mail online.

Going to find some Gators!

Saints players Chase Daniel (QB), Tyler Lorenzen (TE), and Thomas Morstead (P) on the New Orleans Swamp Boat Tour.

Saint Bags Bobcat

New Orleans Saints kicker Garrett Hartley snags a bobcat on his hunting trip in South Texas.

Get the rest of the BUZZ here from Garrett and the rest of the Saints on SportsBUZZ.

Inside the Moves Magazine Super Bowl Party

In this video, SportsBUZZ gives you a behind the scenes look at the Moves Magazine Super Bowl party hosted by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis. See Chris Cooley, Remi Ayodele, Josh Cribbs and more of your favorite SportsBUZZ athletes rock the red carpet and nightclub at ZOUK in downtown Dallas for Super Bowl XLV.

Randle El Reacts to Green and Yellow

During Super Bowl XLV week, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antwaan Randle El finally heard Lil Wayne’s new theme song for the Green Bay Packers called “Green and Yellow.” Let’s just say Antwaan wasn’t too impressed with a song based off of the Steelers own and truly original “Black and Yellow” by Wiz Khalifa.

Behind the Scenes at the Super Bowl

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antwaan Randle El gets the fans riled up in Dallas as he talks about giving SportsBUZZ a behind the scenes look at Super Bowl XLV between the Steelers and Packers.

SportsBUZZ 101 with Jake and Amir

Internet comedians Jake and Amir give you a funny introduction to SportsBUZZ. Amir tries to get as close as he can to pro athletes through SportsBUZZ. Jake signs up to see Amir get beat up once again by Redskins TE Chris Cooley.

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