Former NFL Linebacker Scott Lutrus

On this episode, Joey Stanizzi and Dylan Schuett discuss the
topic of the day - What we do to disconnect from the grind to
recover and stay hungry.

Today's guest, Scott Lutrus, made it to the top in football,
playing in the NFL for a few years before taking on a new
challenge and entering the most competitive market, the fitness
industry. 

Lutrus grew up and attended high school in Brookfield,
Connecticut. He was named to the all-state team by the New Haven
Register during his senior year, and was named the 2006
Connecticut Gatorade Player of the Year after rushing for 2,017
yards and 34 touchdowns, as well as 63 tackles and four
interceptions (two returned for touchdowns). He was ranked as a
two-star recruit. 

Lutrus played college football at the University of Connecticut.
He was the first player since 1999 to be named the Big East
Defensive Player of the Week in back-to-back weeks, and after the
season he was named to the Freshman All-America team. In 2008, he
led the team in tackles at the same position and was named to the
All-Big East second team. In 2009 and 2010, a recurring neck
injury kept him sidelined for eight games, a topic we discuss
thoroughly to hear how he coped and responded.

Lutrus was projected to go as high as the fifth round in the 2011
NFL Draft but ended up being undrafted, and he was considered one
of the top undrafted players available. After the 2011 NFL
lockout ended, Lutrus was quickly signed by the Jacksonville
Jaguars as a middle linebacker. 

After his stint In the NFL, he immediately found his passion in
the fitness industry, vowing to create the healthiest, most
effective supplements on the market with Blue Ribbon Nutrition.
You can follow Scott on Instagram @scottlutrus and his company,
Blue Ribbon Nutrition @blueribbonnutrition

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