Darrel Green was one of the best CBs in NFL history.

Playing for the Redskins from 1983-2002, he was nicknamed the "Ageless Wonder" as his outstanding abilities could not be limited even by the passing of time.

Green was considered one of the fastest ever to play in NFL.  But how did he get to be so fast?  

Tootsie Rolls!  

If you ask Green, he’ll tell you that a Tootsie Roll tucked into your sock will make you faster.  But does it really work?

I decided to put the Tootsie Roll to the test.  I ran around my house 10 times at full speed without a Tootsie Roll in 2:42.  My sister kept time with a stopwatch.  Not bad, but what would my time be with the help of the Tootsie Roll?

The results were better.  With the little candy tucked into my sock, I ran around the house 10 times in 1:58 seconds. That’s enough for me: Green’s trick works!

So does a Tootsie Roll in your sock make you faster?  Try it for yourself, and let me know your results!

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