Eric Foster is one of the most competitive and determined athletes I’ve ever had the privilege of working with.  Watching him dominate at his Pro Day was extremely exciting…up until the 40 that is.  At about fifteen yards into it, he felt a little tweak in his hamstring and decided to abort his mission.  One of the most difficult things to do as a competitive athlete is to turn off your ego and turn on your brain, especially in a game situation with as much hype as the Rutgers Pro Day.  There were 30 scouts from 20 different NFL teams in attendance just to make our decision that much more difficult. 

Not participating in the second 40, short shuttle, three cone, or 60 yd. shuttle was 100% a pure business decision.  It was not worth risking further injury which could have been detrimental to his expected performance at scheduled private NFL visits, especially during a time that is as critical as the draft.  Eric has proven his ability throughout his entire career and was ready to show the world how his speed strength and power have all increased even with the added 20 lbs of lean muscle mass he has put on since min January training at TEST Sports Clubs.  He was well on his way to doing so until he was slightly side tracked by this minor pull. 

Eric also has another opportunity at a Pro Day hosted by TEST Sports Clubs which will be held at Good Sports on Thursday April 3^rd.  I have personally committed to working with Eric everyday 1 on 1 until that time to clean up his movements and address the cause…not the symptom of his hamstring dominance.  Being an Exercise Science major and two time Rutgers Swimming and Diving team captain in 95 & 96, I felt a personal responsibility to help my fellow two time Rutgers Football team captain in 07 & 08.  With his determination and will to train, I feel extremely confident that he will be in good shape for this second Pro Day.  The fact that it only allows us seven days for him to repair and re-educate his movement patterns is setting the stage for a HUGH success story to prove that he has what it takes to rise from adversity and come out on top.  If anyone can do it, he can.  This guy has a heart as big as the Rutgers Stadium and leaves his blood, sweat and tears on the field.  HE WILL BE BACK.  This is going to be a story people are going to talk about throughout the rest of his NFL career.