Where Are They Now: Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala

Chris Fuamatu-Ma’afala
Running Back
1998-2002
Resides in Hawaii

What are you currently doing?
Working with youth sports for the U.S. Army on the bases in Hawaii. They have three bases on the Island of Oahu and we run all of the youth sports programs. We work with kids ages 3-17 and try to counsel them about their parents being deployed.

What is the fondest memory from your playing career?
It would be being in the locker room, hanging out with the guys and getting ready for the games. That is what I miss the most.

What was your best game?
My best moment was a game when we played Cleveland. I was doing special teams. Amos (Zereoue) was doing third down. We had the two-minute drill. Amos got hurt and I had to go in for him on the last drive to go ahead and help us win the game. I guess that would be my best moment.

What made playing for the Steelers special?
It’s very family-oriented. The organization from top to bottom respects everybody. When I went to Jacksonville it didn’t feel the same. Everybody says the same when they leave Pittsburgh. This will always be my second home. It was a great experience.
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i always like Fu. i was hoping he would turn out to be more than what he was

vasteeler wrote:

i always like Fu. i was hoping he would turn out to be more than what he was

I liked him as well. He had talent but just couldn't avoid injuries. He had Charlie Batch Syndrome.

And it was fun listening to Myron Cope try to pronounce his name.