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RMU Alum Uncovers a Sticky Situation

Looks like the San Diego Chargers like to play “old school” football—as in pre-1981 football. That’s the year the NFL banned the use of Stickum and other sticky substances to aid in catching the ball.

During Monday night’s catastrophic collapse to the Denver Broncos, Line judge and Robert Morris University alum Jeff Bergman ’77 caught the Chargers sticky-handed, so to speak.

Bergman, who has refereed for more than four decades, including 21 years in the NFL, caught a San Diego equipment manager concealing clear tape inside of the team’s hand towels. If it’s proven that the Chargers were cheating, they could be fined and even lose a draft pick.

But we’ll have to see if they can make the charges (ahem) stick.

>>Read Jeff Bergman’s feature in the Summer 2011 issue of Foundations Magazine

MTV’s “Made” Visits RMU

“An ugly duckling transforms into a beautiful prom queen. An overweight couch potato becomes a model. A sci-fi nerd morphs into a hardcore rapper. See, dreams really do come true — on MADE!” (www.mtv.com/shows/made/series.jhtml)

Jamar Cromwell Little checks in for his "Made" interview

MTV’s hit show, “Made“, is on the Robert Morris University campus today to interview students looking for a transformational experience. Each episode of “Made” follows one individual as they embark on a journey to become something they’ve always dreamed of being–a cheerleader, a BMX bike pro, a fashion diva, etc.

Amber Hopkins and Andrea Zanaglio

Andrea Zanaglio, a sophomore journalism major, is hoping to be “made” into an actress. “I’m really looking to break into the entertainment industry,” says Andrea, who’s currently interning at Mosser Casting in Pittsburgh. “Acting is something I’ve always wanted to do. This summer I did some extra work in the movies that were filmed in Pittsburgh, and it was really fun working on the set.”

Amber Hopkins, a junior sport management major, has dreams of being a model. “I want to gain more self-confidence and be more outgoing, and I think that would help,” she says.”

Jamar Cromwell Little, who has his bachelor’s degree in competitive intelligence systems from RMU and is currently pursuing his M.S. in information security assurance, has dreams of playing football on Sundays. ”It went well, he really liked me a lot,” says Jamar of his MTV interview. “I was the first guy, so I was the guinea pig for the lighting and how the camera’s gonna work, so it might be a little rough.”

Jamar, who tasted fame recently in Foundations Magazine, says that he’s just looking for an opportunity. “Any tryout…CFL, whatever. I’m just looking for a shot.”

Written by Valentine J. Brkich

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