 He was a two-time Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference MVP for the Kohawks.He graduated in 2003 with a degree in sociology.After trying out for the Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos and Green Bay Packers, and being seen as too small a player for the National Football League (NFL) at 6'1" but only 195 lbs, he went on to play indoor football for the Sioux City Bandits where he earned $200 a week, and an additional $50 for a win.