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Anthony Madison, Steelers Cornerback, 2006-2012

First, can you let readers know about your post-NFL career- how you got started and what your role is there?

I am currently attending graduate school at California State University, Fullerton. I’m pursuing a master’s in Counseling (Sports). The NFL has a continuing education program that reimburses current and former athletes who aspire to further their education. Eventually with my degree, I will work with athletes at every level concerning their transitions from their specific sport. Also, my Wife and I are attending a bible ministry school in Anaheim, Ca.

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Mathias Nkwenti, Steelers Offensive Lineman, 2001-2003

First, can you let us know what you’ve been doing with yourself since your time in the NFL?

Well, I’m back in Africa and enjoying life overseas, back here at home in Cameroon. I’m older now and realize what life is really about. Having two homes – here and in the United States – in both continents is paradise. It’s like being on vacation/

What was it like coming here from Cameron and ending up in the NFL?

There are lots of Camaroonians now in the NFL. Ndamukong Suh is from Cameron – and Romen Oben is as well. I spoke to him a lot when I was playing and looked up to him. I was the second man from Cameroon to be drafted. A lot of people have misperceptions about Africa – it’s a beautiful place. Cameroon is a third-world country but it’s beautiful – and every country has it’s problems. Look at the United States. But once you are on your own and have to pay your own bills, you see what life’s really about.

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Roger Duffy, Steelers offensive Lineman, 1998-2001

First, can you let readers know about your post-NFL career- how you got started and what made you decide on this career path?

Next month I’ll be celebrating my 11th year as a Financial Advisor with Ameriprise Financial. In 1998 the NFLPA offered programs during the off season in order for players to start preparing for life after football. I had interest in this type of career so I signed up and spent 2 months experiencing what this line of work entailed. After retiring in 2001 I contacted the branch manager to inquire about job opportunities and the rest is history as they say.

What aspects of the job do you enjoy the most and why and how did life in the NFL help you in this new role?

The most enjoyable part of my job is interacting with my clients and helping them realize their financial dreams. The values of hard work and integrity that were instilled in me during my playing career plays a big role in developing relationships with current and prospective clients.

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Tyrone Carter, Steelers Safety, 2004-2009

First, can you let readers know what you’ve been doing since your time in the NFL and how you got involved in this post-NFL direction?

I’m trying to help young players to be professionals – to maximize their true potential. I started a training school to help develop players’ skill sets for their specific positions. Giving them the X’s and O’s at the high school level. If I had that coming up I’d have been twice as good as I was. I’m trying t change the culture in Minnesota at the high school level for football training, here in my home away from home.

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Russell Stuvaints, Steelers Safety, 2003-2006

First, can you let readers know what you are doing with yourself these days?

I work now for the PCA – Packaging Corporation of America here in Pittsburgh. I have two sons – eight and six – and enjoy spending time with them and coaching them in their sports. They are making me proud – they play baseball, t-ball……

Are you considering getting more involved in coaching?

I love coaching. I get so much joy out of it. My football days are done now but I still love football. I would love to coach football for a high school, college or the NFL.

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Jim Sweeney, Steelers Offensive Lineman, 1996-1999

First, can you let readers know about your post-NFL career and your new coaching job at Albany. What made you decide to become a coach?

It just seems like a natural progression to go from player to coach. Even though it has been a few years since I last played, I was just waiting for the right fit. When my buddy, Greg Gattuso, was announced as head coach, I knew this would be my golden opportunity to become a full time coach. Took all of three seconds for me to commit when Greg called.

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Henry Bailey, Steelers Wide Receiver, 1995-1996

First, can you let readers know about your post-NFL career. Tell us how you get started in your new career and why?

My current post NFL career is in the Market Research field creating, editing, and conducting political surveys. I got started in Market Research because of my desire

to interact with people and my passion for politics. Market Research allows me to effortlessly perform my duties and gather knowledge about a subject i care about.

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Will Wolford, Steelers Offensive Lineman, 1996-1998

First, can you let readers know what you are doing with yourself these days?

I’m a stock broker at Morgan Stanley – that’s my real job. I manage some active and retired coaches’ and players’ money, but that’s not the bulk of my business by any means, I’ve always been interested ins tocks and bonds, Wall Street….sop I made that move in 2009.

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Steve Fedell, Steelers Linebacker, 1981-1982

First, can you let readers know what you’ve been doing since your time in the NFL -how you got started in this venture and how your time in the NFL helped you?

Shortly after my athletic career ended I got involved in the office equipment industry selling printing and copying technology for a local company, Allegheny Business Machines. ABM was purchased by IKON Office Solutions of which Ricoh bought in 2008. I’m currently an executive with Ricoh responsible for the Northeast Region and approximately $1.1b in revenue.

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John Malecki, Steelers Offensive Lineman, 2011-2013

First, can you let readers what you know what you are doing with yourself these days and about your new custom build business venture?

Recently, myself and former teammate Baron Batch have opened up a studio in Homestead Pa called Studio AM. We are an advertising agency that does everything in house. We do branding and marketing as well as web page design and interior design and merchandising. We also make salsa and are in the works to do catering and high-end private dinners.

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