Chris Manderino

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Chris Manderino
Personal information
Born: (1982-12-22) December 22, 1982 (age 41)
Anaheim, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:231 lb (105 kg)
Career information
College: California
Position: Fullback
Undrafted: 2006
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Chris Manderino (born December 22, 1982) is a former American football fullback. He was originally signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2006.

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Early life

Manderino was born on December 22, 1982, in Anaheim, California. He scored a school and district record 31 touchdowns in his senior year earning him league MVP honors, and his 2,200 career rushing yards were the second-best recorded in school history. Manderino also participated in the Orange County All-Star Game and the L.A. vs. Orange County All-Star Game.

Manderino's father, Paul played defensive end and fullback at Michigan State University.

College career

Mandirino was redshirted in 2001, and played college football as the starting fullback for the California Golden Bears from 2002 to 2005. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

Professional career

Kansas City Chiefs

Manderino was released by the Kansas City Chiefs during the final roster cuts in August 2008. [8]

Bologna Doves

Manderino signed with the Bologna Doves, an Italian football team in 2009 where he excelled as a running back and linebacker. He then coached the Doves' junior team for their 2009 season. Manderino documented his time abroad in a blog. [9]

Post-Retirement

LYFE Fuel and Plant-based Diet Advocacy

Following his retirement, Manderino studied dietary nutrition and sports training theory, becoming an advocate for a plant-based lifestyle. Manderino launched the LyfeFuel brand of plant-protein drinks and supplements in 2016. [10] [11]

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References

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  2. "Big man on the block Cal fullback Manderino has a tough role to fill". San Francisco Chronicle. October 25, 2003.
  3. "Cal, Manderino have loads to bear: The team and its underrated fullback both still could use a little respect". Orange County Register . December 24, 2004.
  4. "Cal's Chris Manderino rushes toward end of collegiate career". Orange County Register . November 7, 2005.
  5. "Manderino's first TD a dream". Daily Pilot . September 2, 2002.
  6. "Manderino to start for Cal". Daily Pilot . August 28, 2002.
  7. Barry Faulkner (October 9, 2004). "Newport's Manderino bolsters Cal". Daily Pilot.
  8. Chris Thorman (May 7, 2008). "Inside the Mind of a Fullback: Chris Manderino". Arrowhead Pride.
  9. "Live the Dream!". Archived from the original on April 29, 2014. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
  10. "Ex NFL Player Announces New Company to Harness the Power of Plant Based Nutrition"
  11. "LYFE Fuel"