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Dec 9, 2017

: Episode 952 - Oakland Raiders safety Obi Melifonwu joins Vinnie to talk about the importance of growing up as a multi-sport kid. The two also talk how instrumental having great coaches and using muscle confusion to stay strong can be.

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OBI MELIFONWU

  • Rookie safety with the Oakland Raiders
  • Originally from the UK
    • Went to school in Massachussetts before playing football in college
  • Attended college in Connecticut where he played football
  • Grew up playing a number of sports
    • Really benefitted his athletic ability in the long run
    • Vinnie had a very similar schtick
    • Varied background provides more tools and skills to succeed in any particular sport
  • Believes in the importance of varied workouts and exercise
  • Knows how important strong, inspiring coaches can be
    • Raiders staff has been great!
  • Loves being healthy, working out, figuring out ways to improve
  • Started season injured but has played in the past few games