Unconquered

Former defensive lineman Joe Ostaszewski can make the final three contestants of the Biggest Loser if you vote tonight (deadline 9 am Friday).

Joe has lost more than 125 pounds since joining the show and his twin brother Henry has lost 100 himself, doing it at home.

Joe and Henry are trying to set an example for former athletes, many of whom suffer from health problems and early death, as a result of weight gain after sports.

Bobby Bowden says the two former Noles are great examples for all former athletes and hope you will vote for Joe so he can advance to the finals.

Here's an interview I did with Coach Bowden last night about the example Joe and Henry are setting:

Kutz: You coached a lot of players over the years and many of those guys have gained a lot of weight after football, which some believe shortens life spans. Would you comment?
Bowden: Most athletes after they quit playing and performing do gain weight because they are used to eating what they want and they don’t burn the calories off like they used to. As linemen, Joe and Henry were big to begin with so it’s natural that they would get even larger after they quit playing

Kutz: Do you think Joe and Henry are good examples for America and for former athletes alike?
Bowden: I hope Joe wins the Biggest Loser. He and his brother Henry have both lost over 100 pounds. They are setting a good example for America and for our former Athletes and that is what people need to see. If Joe and Henry can do it so can you.

Kutz: They say that former football players die younger than they should because of the weight they carry. Have you seen that?
Bowden: So many of our former athletes do die earlier and its usually because of obesity and its usually because they stop exercising something they did all the time. I see our former players who go off to the NFL coming back 30, 40 50 pounds bigger. America can learn from what Joe and Henry are doing, especially you athletes need to pay attention.

Kutz: You were diagnosed as a type-two diabetic and dealt with weight loss. What did you do?
Bowden: I lost 20 pounds after I quit coaching because I knew I like to eat and knew I wouldn’t be as active as I was when I was coaching. I get out and play golf, hit balls, when I am not out speaking. I like to eat so I am careful of what I eat and I do exercise. I’d like to lose five more.