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Jameel Cook gives back to community

The former Illinois and NFL running back has their attention. When he says, "Relax, relax, relax," they actually do. For a moment. It's like herding cats. Cook is the wrangler.

Miami native Cook takes bets on the Heat-Bulls game. The authorities won't need to be called, Cook is betting pushups. He's got oodles of takers from the Chicago-leaning group. Fifty pushups is the standard bet. After the Heat wins Game 2, there's going to be a lot of cardio work done at Urbana Middle School.

The 40 minutes fly by. There's a pushup contest. Plans are made for a basketball tournament. They "Bring it Up" at the end, surrounding Cook and putting their hands together.

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