New Champions
Ki-Jana Carter
Sport: NCAA Football & NFL Teams: Pennsylvania State University, Cincinnati Bengals, Washington Redskins, Green Bay Packers & New Orleans Saints Carter attended Pennsylvania State University, where he was a standout player for coach Joe Paterno's Penn State Nittany Lions football team from 1992 to 1994, along with a strong group of offensive player. Together, this explosive offense propelled the 1994 Penn State team to a 12-0 undefeated season. At Penn State Carter wore the number 32, which had been worn by running back Blair Thomas. Carter helped lead the 1994 Penn State football team to an undefeated record and a berth in the Rose Bowl, was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American, and finished second in the Heisman Trophy voting. The Rose Bowl was Carter's final game as a Nittany Lion, as he was encouraged by Paterno to forgo his senior season and enter the NFL Draft. The Cincinnati Bengals selected Carter with the first overall pick of the 1995 NFL Draft, and he played for the Bengals from 1996 to 1999. They acquired the first pick in a trade with the expansion Carolina Panthers. C4C Champion: 2018
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Jim Stuckey
Sport: NCAA Football & NFL Teams: Clemson University, San Francisco 49ers & Dallas Cowboys Stuckey attended Clemson University, and played for the Clemson Tigers football team from 1976 to 1979. As a senior in 1979, he earned consensus first-team All-American honors. He was drafted in the first round of the 1980 NFL Draft by the 49ers. He was a member of the San Francisco 49ers Super Bowl XVI and Super Bowl XIXwinning teams. One of his more notable accomplishments was sealing a victory over the Dallas Cowboys in the 1981 NFC title game by recovering a fumble from quarterback Danny White with less than thirty seconds left in the game. However, this is not well known to most NFL fans, as it was preceded by The Catch, which was caught by his college teammate Dwight Clark, one of the most famous plays in NFL Lore. C4C Champion: 2018
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Brian O'Neal
Sport: NCAA Football & NFL Teams: Pennsylvania State University, Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ERS
C4C Champion: 2018
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George McNeil
Sport:PGA 12 year Tour Veteran 2 Time Tour Winner 2007 Frys.Com Open 2012 Puerto Rico Open Born and raised in SWFL C4C Champion: 2018
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Girl Champs Rule
Jessica Bastardi
Sport: NCCA Gymnastics & Bodybuilding Teams: Penn State University Jess’s Career in Gymnastics was highlighted by an all-around national championship in high school, followed by a career as a 4 year all-around performer for Penn State Women’s Gymnastics. She captained the team to 6th in the nation her senior year, and won 2 individual event conference championships in the same year. She then became an assistant coach for 20 years for her alma mater. Coaching multiple Conference Champions and All-Americans. She was called out of retirement to help out with the Penn State Wrestling Program as an administrative assistant, and has been part of the program during their last 3 national championships. C4C Champion: 2014, 2015 & 2018
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Laurin Conlin
Sport: IFBB Bikini Pro Laurin is an IFBB Bikini Pro and has her Bachelors and Masters in Exercise Science. Laurin is the owner of LoCoFit LLC, an online nutrition and consulting business. Her consulting business specializes in improving metabolism, health and competition preparation with a large emphasis on flexibility and a positive mentality. She has competed for the past 6 years in both the Figure and Bikini division and focuses her coaching mostly on women for both lifestyle and competitive goals. Laurin regularly speaks at seminars and webinars across the US and is also a co-host of both Redefine Healthy Radio and The UNglamorous Life podcasts. Champion: 2015, 2016 & 2018
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Terry-Jo Myers
Sport: LPGA
Competed on the LPGA Tour for 19 yrs. Won 3 tournaments during her career.
Terry-Jo received numerous awards during her career including the Ben Hogan Award, Golf Digest and LPGA Tour comeback player of the year as well as the prestigious Philadelphia Sports Writer Award.
She served as a National Spokesperson for Johnson and Johnson Pharmaceuticals for 10 years. Terry-Jo also spent time lobbing and testified before Congress on numerous occasions for research funds.
Appointed by Governor Bush to the Florida Sports Foundation, where she served for 4 years. Two of the four years she served on the executive committee as the Grant Chairman for the state of Florida.
Sport: LPGA
Competed on the LPGA Tour for 19 yrs. Won 3 tournaments during her career.
Terry-Jo received numerous awards during her career including the Ben Hogan Award, Golf Digest and LPGA Tour comeback player of the year as well as the prestigious Philadelphia Sports Writer Award.
She served as a National Spokesperson for Johnson and Johnson Pharmaceuticals for 10 years. Terry-Jo also spent time lobbing and testified before Congress on numerous occasions for research funds.
Appointed by Governor Bush to the Florida Sports Foundation, where she served for 4 years. Two of the four years she served on the executive committee as the Grant Chairman for the state of Florida.
C4C Champion: 2017 & 2018
Returning Champions
Nate Carr
Sport: NCCA & Olympic Wrestling Teams: Iowa State University, USA Olympic Bronze Medalist Nate Carr was an American collegiate and international level freestyle wrestler. He grew up in a family of 16 children. Five of which, including Nate, would become All-American wrestlers (an NCAA record) and two, again including Nate, would compete in the Olympic Games. Carr received a wrestling scholarship to Iowa State University, where he had a career record of 117-20-1 in the 150 pound weight class. He would earn three NCAA championships and two Big Eight Conference Titles. After graduation from Iowa State, Carr continued his freestyle wrestling career at the international level. Carr was a 1983 and 1990 World Championship team member, in 1986 won both the World Cup and the Pan-American Championships and won the Goodwill Games in 1990. Carr went on to be a memebr of the 1988 USA Olympic Team, winning bronze in Seoul. C4C Champion: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018
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Tony Nathan
Sport: NFL Teams: University of Alabama & Miami Dolphins During his sophomore year, Tony Nathan became one of the first black football players at Woodlawn High School in Birmingham, Alabama. In his four seasons with the Crimson Tide, Nathan rushed for 1,997 yards, with 29 touchdowns and a 6.4 yards per carry average. Also excelling as a kick returner, he finished his college career with 30 touchdowns and 3,362 all-purpose yards, including a 10.9 average in yards per punt return. Nathan was the Dolphins' starting running back in Super Bowl XVII and Super Bowl XIX. He finished his nine NFL seasons with 3,543 yards rushing, 383 receptions for 3,592 yards, and 32 touchdowns (16 each rushing and receiving). He also completed four of eight passes for 61 yards and a touchdown. He retired from playing in 1988, and became an assistant to Don Shula. C4C Champion: 2017 & 2018
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Jim Andrews
Sport: NCAA Basketball Teams: University of Kentucky At 6'11", center Jim Andrews played for the 'Cats from 1970 to 1973. Andrews is originally from West Virginia, was a highly skilled and one of the top rebounders in UK history. In his three years with Kentucky, the 'Cats posted a 63-21 mark, with Andrews scoring 1,320 points. Andrews made 1st Team All-SEC in both his junior and senior years and was named All-NCAA Regional twice ('72, '73). Andrews was drafted in the 7th round of the NBA draft by the Seattle Supersonics (now, Oklahoma City Thunder), but instead went to Italy and played several years. C4C Champion: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018
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Adam Piatt
Sport: MLB Teams: Mississippi State University, Oakland Athletics, Tampa Bay Devil Rays Adam Piatt attended Mississippi State University and lead the Bulldogs to multiple NCAA Tournament appearances. Piatt led the MSU team in 1996 with a .370 batting average. He played mostly third base for MSU and was named to the second team All-Southeastern Conference team in 1997, when the Bulldogs reached the College World Series and finished his education at MSU. After college, Piatt had a great career in the minor and major laegues. His best year was 1999 when he won the triple crown and minor league player of the year award at third base. Then from 2000 - 2003 Piatt played outfielder for Oakland Athletics and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. C4C Champion: 2014, 2017 & 2018
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Marco Rivera
Sport: NFL Teams: Penn State University, Green Bay Packers & Dallas Cowboys Rivera, an offensive lineman, played eleven seasons in the NFL. He was chosen by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 1996 NFL Draft and played in 3 consecutive Pro Bowls and a Super Bowl during his NFL career. Rivera attended Penn State University from 1992 to 1995. He had a notable career at Penn State as a three-year starter and four-time letter winner (1992–95). He played in 41 career games for the Nittany Lions, making 31 starts and earned second-team All-Big Ten honors in both his junior and senior seasons. Rivera was a member of 1994 Undefeated Big Ten and Rose Bowl Championship team as a Nittany Lion. C4C Champion: 2016, 2017 & 2018
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Jack "Goose" Givens
Sport: Basketball Teams: University of Kentucky, Atlanta Hawks A retired American collegiate and professional basketball player. Givens led the University of Kentucky the 1978 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship and was named that year's Final Four Most Outstanding Player due in most part to his 41-point performance in Kentucky's 94-88 victory over Duke University in the championship game. Givens lettered four times in varsity basketball from 1974-75 to 1977-78. In that span, he scored 2,038 points in 123 games (16.6 ppg), ranking third on the school's all-time scoring list. Following his collegiate career, the Atlanta Hawks of the NBA drafted Givens with the 16th overall pick in the 1978 NBA Draft. He played two years for the Hawks, scoring 1,040 points in 156 games. After his playing career, Givens was an NBA television color analyst for various networks and teams, most notably with the TBS and the Orlando Magic for both the Sun Sports and FS Florida cable stations from the team's inception in 1990 to 2004 Champion: 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2018
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Matt Vanderbeek
Sport: NFL Teams: Indianapolis Colts, Minnesota Vikings, Dallas Cowboys & Washington Redskins Matt Vanderbeek attended Michigan State University and was named a honorable mention All-Big Ten in 1989. Vanderbeek's NFL career began when he signed as a free agent in 1990 with the Indianapolis Colts. While at the Colts in 1991 he was a special teams standout. He continued his special teams success with the Cowboys in 1993 where he contributing to their Super Bowl XXVIII win. C4C Champion: 2017 & 2018
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Kenny Bontz
Sport: Golf In 1990 Bontz was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma in his upper left tibia. Within 3 days of being diagnosed he underwent severe Chemotherapy, treatment number 1 out of 7. After the third round of Chemo he had his tibia removed and replaced with a cadaver bone. Chemotherapy, being as intense as it was, took his weight from 188 lbs down to 119 lbs. After going through round after round of surgeries with the pain becoming more intense daily, he made the difficult decision to remove his left leg above the knee, AND NEVER LOOKED BACK! Since then he has won 6 club championships, 5 Eastern Regional Championships, 1 Southern Regional Championship, 1 Australian Queensland Open Championship, and 1 USA National Championship, all as an amputee. Some of his accomplishments include: Winner of the 2014 U.S. National Amputee Golf Association Nationals, Six Career Hole-in One's, Lowest Round = 64 and a Scratch handicap. C4C Champion: 2014, 2016, 2017 & 2018
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Tom Toth
Sport: NFL Teams: Western Michigan University, Miami Dolphins, San Diego Chargers, New England Patriots Thomas Toth, a former American football offensive lineman, played five seasons in the NFL. Initially drafted in the 4th round of the 1985 draft by the New England Patriots he went on to play for the Miami Dolphins (1986-1989) and the San Diego Chargers (1990). Currently, Toth is the owner/personal trainer of Fitness Edge training facility. They offer personal training and weightlifting services in Highwood, Illinois. C4C Champion: 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018
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Chris Conlin
Sport: NFL Teams: Penn State University, Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins Chris Conlin attended Penn State University and earned All-America honors in 1986 as a member of the National Championship team. While at Penn State, Conlin was a 3 year starter and was one of eight finalists for the Outland Trophy. Conlin played 5 seasons in the NFL and went on to play in the Arena Football League, where he won an ArenaBowl championship with the Tampa Bay Storm. C4C Champion: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018
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Rogers Alexander
Sport: NFL Teams: Penn State University, New York Jets, New England Patriots Rogers Alexander attended Penn State from 1982 to 1985. While at Penn State he was a member of the 1982 National Championship Team and Team Captain in 1985 for the National Championship game against Oklahoma. Alexander was also recognize as the MVP of the Hula Bowl as a Nittany Lion. Alexander was the 4th round pick in the 1985 NFL draft by the NY Jets and also play for the New England Patriots. C4C Champion: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018
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Scott Kehoe
Sport: NFL Teams: University of Illinois, Miami Dolphins Scott Kehoe attended the University of Illinois where he was a 4 year starter for the Illini, helping them to an undefeated Big Ten conference record and a berth in the Rose Bowl. Kehoe also made apearances in the Liberty and Peach Bowls, was 1986 All Big Ten selection and voted most valuable lineman by his teammates. After his college career he wemt on to play in the NFL for the Miami Dolphins and played left tackle for Don Shula. C4C Champion: 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018
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Keith Conlin
Sport: NFL Teams: Penn State University, Indianapolis Colts Keith Conlin attended Penn State University and was a memeber of the 1994 Undefeated Big Ten and Rose Bowl Championship team. While at Penn State, Conlin was a 1995 All Big Ten selection. After his successful career as a Nittany Lion, Conlin was drafted in the 6 round of the 1996 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts. C4C Champion: 2016, 2017 & 2018
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Tim Scully
Sport: NCAA Football Teams: University of Illinois Tim Scully atteneded the Univeristy of Illionois, where he was an offensive center for 4 years. As an Illini, Scully was a 3 year lettermen, played in the All-American Bowl, played in 16 Big Ten Games and 3 Bowl games. Currently Scully is the VP of Business Deveolpment for Transistions Hospice in Illinois. C4C Champion: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018
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Pat Milkovich
Sport: NCAA Wrestling Teams: Michigan State University, Florida Gulf Coast University Pat Milkovich attended Michigan State University where he became the youngest ever 2 time NCAA National Champion in history. During his career Milkovich was a 4 time NCAA Wrestling Finalist, 4 time Big Ten Finalist, and 3 time NCAA Champion. After his incrdible career, Milkovich has been inducted to the Michigan State University Athletic Hall of Fame, Ohio Wrestling Hall of Fame and is a Member of the Nation Wrestling Hall of Fame. C4C Champion: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018
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Nate Carr Jr.
Sport: NCCA Wrestling Teams: Iowa State & Lock Haven University
C4C Champion: 2017 & 2018
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Featured Past Champions
Cael Sanderson
Sport: Wrestling
Teams: Iowa State University, USA Olympic Team Memeber, Penn State University
Champion: 2014 & 2016
Cael Norman Sanderson is an American former folkstyle and freestyle wrestler, and is the current head wrestling coach as Pennsylvania State University. As a wrestler, he won an Olympic gold medal and four NCAA Division I individual titles. In 2002, Sports Illustrated recognized his college career as the second most impressive feat in college sports history. As of 2018, Sanderson has won seven NCAA Division I team titles.[10] During that time, he also coached his wrestlers to 20 individual NCAA Division I national titles.
* The only wrestler in NCAA history to never lose a bout over four years
* Four-time NCAA National Champion
* Four-time NCAA Most Outstanding Wrestler
* 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist
* 159-0 as collegiate wrestler
* Four-time Big 12 Champion
* Sports Illustrated called unbeaten streak #2 most outstanding achievement in collegiate history
* Three-time Hodge Trophy winner
* Final NCAA win named one of 25 Defining Moments by NCAA
* ESPY Award for Best Male Collegiate Athlete
* ESPN Sports Century special on his career
* One-time appearance on Wheaties cereal box
Sport: Wrestling
Teams: Iowa State University, USA Olympic Team Memeber, Penn State University
Champion: 2014 & 2016
Cael Norman Sanderson is an American former folkstyle and freestyle wrestler, and is the current head wrestling coach as Pennsylvania State University. As a wrestler, he won an Olympic gold medal and four NCAA Division I individual titles. In 2002, Sports Illustrated recognized his college career as the second most impressive feat in college sports history. As of 2018, Sanderson has won seven NCAA Division I team titles.[10] During that time, he also coached his wrestlers to 20 individual NCAA Division I national titles.
* The only wrestler in NCAA history to never lose a bout over four years
* Four-time NCAA National Champion
* Four-time NCAA Most Outstanding Wrestler
* 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist
* 159-0 as collegiate wrestler
* Four-time Big 12 Champion
* Sports Illustrated called unbeaten streak #2 most outstanding achievement in collegiate history
* Three-time Hodge Trophy winner
* Final NCAA win named one of 25 Defining Moments by NCAA
* ESPY Award for Best Male Collegiate Athlete
* ESPN Sports Century special on his career
* One-time appearance on Wheaties cereal box
David Taylor
"Magic Man"
Sport: Wrestling
Teams: Penn State University, USA Olympic Hopeful
Champion: 2014, 2015 & 2016
David Taylor, widely known as The Magic Man, is a 4 time NCAA All-American, 4 time BIG 10 Champion, 2 time individual NCAA Champion and 4 time team NCAA Champion. Having wrapped up his NCAA career in March of 2014, David posted a college record of 136-3, 50 pins and 42 major decision. Currently he is continuing his training and competing on an international level with Olympic hopes. David Taylor, one of the most decorated wrestlers in Penn State grappling history is also a 2 time Hodges Award Recipient.
He is an American amateur wrestler. Representing Penn State University, he is a four time Division I All-American and two time Division I National Champion.
In 2018, Taylor became only the 12th American man to win the Ivan Yarygin Memorial Invitational, which is widely considered to be the toughest open wrestling tournament in the world. He competed at 86kg, and defeated the 2016 Olympic silver medalist in the quarterfinals on his way to winning by pin in the finals.
"Magic Man"
Sport: Wrestling
Teams: Penn State University, USA Olympic Hopeful
Champion: 2014, 2015 & 2016
David Taylor, widely known as The Magic Man, is a 4 time NCAA All-American, 4 time BIG 10 Champion, 2 time individual NCAA Champion and 4 time team NCAA Champion. Having wrapped up his NCAA career in March of 2014, David posted a college record of 136-3, 50 pins and 42 major decision. Currently he is continuing his training and competing on an international level with Olympic hopes. David Taylor, one of the most decorated wrestlers in Penn State grappling history is also a 2 time Hodges Award Recipient.
He is an American amateur wrestler. Representing Penn State University, he is a four time Division I All-American and two time Division I National Champion.
In 2018, Taylor became only the 12th American man to win the Ivan Yarygin Memorial Invitational, which is widely considered to be the toughest open wrestling tournament in the world. He competed at 86kg, and defeated the 2016 Olympic silver medalist in the quarterfinals on his way to winning by pin in the finals.
Steve Emtman
Sport: NFL
Teams: University of Washington, Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins and Washington Redskins
C4C Champion: 2017, 2018
Steve Emtman played for the University of Washington when the team went 10-2 and won the Rose Bowl for the first time in 9 seasons and was considered the best overall player on the 1991 Husky’s undefeated National Championship team. A consensus All-American, Emtman won the Outland Trophy, Lombardi Award, was the Bill Willis Award winner, Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year, the UPU Lineman of the Year, was a Heisman Trophy nominee and in 2006 was voted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
Emtman was selected as the number one pick in the first round of the 1992 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts. His most memorable play was the game-sealing 90-yard interception return for a touchdown as time expired in a 31-20 upset win at the Miami Dolphins in his rookie year, which earned him honors as AFC defensive player of the week. Emtman played in the NFL for 5 seasons for the Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins and the Washington Redskins.
Sport: NFL
Teams: University of Washington, Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins and Washington Redskins
C4C Champion: 2017, 2018
Steve Emtman played for the University of Washington when the team went 10-2 and won the Rose Bowl for the first time in 9 seasons and was considered the best overall player on the 1991 Husky’s undefeated National Championship team. A consensus All-American, Emtman won the Outland Trophy, Lombardi Award, was the Bill Willis Award winner, Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year, the UPU Lineman of the Year, was a Heisman Trophy nominee and in 2006 was voted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
Emtman was selected as the number one pick in the first round of the 1992 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts. His most memorable play was the game-sealing 90-yard interception return for a touchdown as time expired in a 31-20 upset win at the Miami Dolphins in his rookie year, which earned him honors as AFC defensive player of the week. Emtman played in the NFL for 5 seasons for the Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins and the Washington Redskins.
Jeff George
Sport: NFL Teams: University of Illinois, Indianapolis Colts, Atlanta Falcons, Oakland Raiders, Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks, and Chicago Bears C4C Champion: 2016 & 2017 
Mike Scully
Sport: NFL & PGA Pro Teams: University of Illinois, Kansas City Chiefs & Washington Redskins C4C Champion: 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017 |
Jason Isringhausen
Sport: MLB Teams: New York Mets, Oakland Athletics, St. Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Los Angeles Angels C4C Champion: 2017 
Ryan Franklin
Sport: MLB & Olympics Teams: Seattle Mariners, Philadelphia Phillies, Cincinnati Reds, St. Louis Cardinals, USA Olympic Gold Medalist C4C Champion: 2017 |
