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The New England Patriots running back and Super Bowl Champ James White hosted the fundraising bowling tournament, Sweet Feet for Strikes, in support of Boston Medical Center yesterday night. The event was formerly known as the Mayo Bowl, but BMC Trustee Jerod Mayo passed the hosting responsibilities to White after seven years and generating $2 million in donations for BMC. Sweet Feet for Strikes is the largest professional athlete-attended event in the New England area, attracting more than 30 past and present Patriots players.

Ride The Wave Media’s co-founder Brian, better known as The Spike King on Instagram, was able to ask a few questions from the dual-threat running back.

White greatly enjoys giving back to his community and appreciates the support from fellow teammates.

“It is really exciting to be here. We are raising a lot of money for a great cause, it is a great time. We got a lot of fans here and a lot of teammates. That’s what it’s all about.”

New England has had its fair share of struggles when playing in Miami. Coming off of a dominating 43-0 win over the Dolphins, White acknowledged that Miami has always been a difficult place to play.

“It is tough to play down there. They are a divisional opponent that wants to go out there and play a full four quarters of football. They always compete and play hard.”

Asked if he would be back down in February to play in Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium, White reminds us to focus on one game at a time.

“We are focused on the New York Jets.”

The Patriots signed four-time All-Pro receiver Antonio Brown last week which bolstered the team’s wide receiving group. Even with the addition, White knows to win you must go out and execute, regardless of who is on your team.

“For us, no matter how many names you have you still have to go out and execute. He is a tremendous football player.”

White will be back in action on Sunday as the Patriots host the Jets at Gillette Stadium.