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Business Wire
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Cizzle Brands Announces Appointment of Retired NFL Star, Ndamukong Suh, to the Board of Directors
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cizzle Brands Corporation (Cboe Canada: CZZL) (OTCQB: CZZLF) (Frankfurt: 8YF) (the 'Company' or 'Cizzle Brands'), is pleased to announce retired NFL Star, Ndamukong Suh, has joined its Board of Directors effective as of August 7, 2025. Suh is a Super Bowl winning, three-time First-Team All-Pro and five-time Pro Bowler who spent 13 seasons in the National Football League with the Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins, Los Angeles Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Philadelphia Eagles. A graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a degree in construction management, Suh is the managing partner of House of Spears Management, a family office that has invested in more than 30 companies (including health-tech leader Oura) and operates a growing real-estate development portfolio. In July 2025, Mr. Suh launched the 'No Free Lunch' podcast, sharing insights on wealth building and financial literacy for athletes and entrepreneurs. Also joining the Company's Board of Directors are Michael Doolan and Geoff Bedford. Michael Doolan has over 35 years of experience in all aspects of financial management, with specific expertise in international mergers and acquisitions, offshore financing structures, and international treasury management. He has extensive experience as both a board member and an executive for private and public companies in several industries. Doolan most recently retired as Executive Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Neo Performance Materials. Prior to that, he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Falconbridge Limited of Toronto before its merger with Noranda. Geoff Bedford has held several C-suite positions for publicly traded companies over the last 20 years, and presently serves as Non-Executive Chairman at B.E.S.T Venture Opportunities Fund. He has led innovation in high-growth sectors navigating complex regulatory environments across North America, Europe, and Asia, leveraging his expertise in strategic planning, global operations, and capital markets. Mr. Bedford is a Canadian Chartered Accountant who has completed Harvard Business School's Making Corporate Boards More Effective program. Mr. Bedford holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Western Ontario, and an MBA from Kellogg School of Management. Along with the appointment of Suh, Doolan and Bedford, Andy O'Brien and Barrington Miller have stepped down from their respective positions on the Company's Board of Directors. O'Brien will remain the Company's Chief Performance Officer and Miller will remain an advisor to the Company. Cizzle Brands' Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer John Celenza commented, 'Evolution is a part of every company, and for us at Cizzle that evolution is happening lightning fast. Over the course of the last year, we've launched two hugely respected brands in CWENCH Hydration and Spoken Nutrition, gained distribution in over 3,300 points of sale, generated over $13M in revenue and raised over $20M. With our most recent financing complete, we're ready for the next stage of our growth which means bringing a new group of elite players to the team. With Ndamukong, we're accelerating the impact we're having on professional sports and further building our brand presence in the US. With the addition of Mike and Geoff we're getting more disciplined in operationalizing our growth. As Cizzle Brands further establishes its market position as a leader in the sports nutrition and hydration space, these additions will help position us to build upon the success we have realized to date and execute the next steps in our playbook for meaningful business growth and long-term value creation for shareholders.' About Cizzle Brands Corporation Cizzle Brands Corporation is a sports nutrition company that is elevating the game in health and wellness. Through extensive collaboration and testing with leading athletes and trainers across several elite sports, Cizzle Brands has launched two leading product lines in the sports nutrition category: (i) CWENCH Hydration™, a better-for-you sports drink that is now carried in over 3,300 locations in Canada, the United States, and Europe; and (ii) Spoken Nutrition, a premium brand of athlete-grade nutraceuticals that carry the prestigious NSF Certified for Sport® qualification. All Cizzle Brands products are designed to help people achieve their best in both competitive sports and in living a healthy, vibrant, active lifestyle. For more information about Cizzle Brands, please visit: For more information about CWENCH Hydration™, please visit: On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Company, CIZZLE BRANDS CORPORATION 'John Celenza' John Celenza, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION This news release contains "forward-looking information" which may include, but is not limited to, information with respect to the activities, events or developments that the Company expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future, such as, but not limited to the ability to attract and retain key employees, advisors and directors. 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Such risks include risks related to increased competition and current global financial conditions, access and supply risks, reliance on key personnel, operational risks, regulatory risks, financing, capitalization and liquidity risks. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company undertakes no obligation, except as otherwise required by law, to update these forward-looking statements if management's beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors change.
USA Today
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Social media reacts to Nebraska legend Ndamukong Suh's retirement
A Nebraska legend made a significant announcement on Saturday. Former Husker Ndamukong Suh announced on social media that he is officially retiring from professional football. In a post exceeding 300 words, Suh laid out his decision, reminiscing about his father's passing, which had occurred one year prior. "Before he passed, he gave me one final piece of advice," Suh said in his post. "It's time to let football go. You've done everything you set out to do. Now it's time for the next chapter.' Suh's been out of NFL play since 2022, last donning a jersey for the Philadelphia Eagles, making eight regular-season appearances with the team. He finished with 10 total tackles and one sack in that stretch. Suh spent 13 seasons in the NFL after being selected second overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2010 draft. He wasted no time becoming a major force to be reckoned with in the NFL, winning the defensive rookie of the year and becoming a first-team All-Pro. Suh earned two more first-team All-Pros for the Lions before joining the Miami Dolphins and becoming the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history at the time. He spent three years with the Dolphins before signing with the Los Angeles Rams and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and then closed his career with the Eagles. Suh appeared in three Super Bowls in his NFL career, one with each of his final three teams. He hoisted the Vince Lombardi Trophy with the Buccaneers in 2020. Alongside his retirement, Suh also revealed his plans moving forward, announcing he created a podcast called No Free Lunch. 'It's about real conversations, real strategy, and real education," Suh said. "Because freedom doesn't come from fame, it comes from knowledge and how you move.' At Nebraska, Suh won a slew of awards in his Husker tenure, including in his senior year, becoming a Heisman Finalist and the first defensive player to win the Associated Press College Player of the Year Award. He led Nebraska in tackles for two straight seasons, racking up 85 in his senior year, the most by a defensive lineman since 1974. Suh also led the Huskers in tackles for loss (24), sacks (12), quarterback hurries (26), and blocked kicks (3) in 2009. His 24 tackles for loss ranked him second on the Nebraska season list, and his 12 sacks ranked him third in school history. He also holds the school record for career interceptions by a Nebraska lineman, snatching four in his college career. Suh finished his Husker run with 215 career tackles, ranking him 24th in school history and fourth among defensive linemen. He also tallied 57 career tackles for loss, 1.5 behind the school record holder, Grant Wistrom. He also finished fourth in school history in career sacks, with 24 career sacks, which is tied for fourth in Nebraska history. Find social media reactions to the news by scrolling below. The Announcement Nebraska says goodbye Tampa Bay says goodbye Heck of a run He was really good Will says goodbye The professional stats Dominant player It's official Yes he is Super Bowl Champion Belongs in the Hall Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Miami Herald
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Ndamukong Suh announces retirement from NFL
Ndamukong Suh announced his retirement from the NFL on Saturday, issuing a heartfelt statement on the first anniversary of his father's death. Crediting his father as "my idol, my coach, and my anchor," the defensive lineman relayed what he said was the final piece of advice from his dad. "It's time to let football go," he recalled his father saying. "You've done everything you set out to do. Now it's time for the next chapter." "That conversation stayed with me," Suh posted in his statement on social media. "So today, one year later, I'm honoring that wish. "I'm officially retiring from the NFL." Suh, 38, was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft by the Lions. He spent five seasons in Detroit (2010-14), then played for the Miami Dolphins (2015-17), Los Angeles Rams (2018), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2019-21) and Philadelphia Eagles (2022). He has been out of football the past two seasons. He won the Super Bowl with the 2020 Buccaneers. Suh made his presence known as a rookie, posting a career high of 10 sacks and being named an All-Pro and AP Rookie of the Year. It was the first of his three All-Pro honors, and he also was named to the Hall of Fame All-2010s team. He made 600 career tackles and 71.5 sacks, adding one interception, five forced fumbles and nine fumble recoveries -- three returned for a touchdown. He appeared in 199 games, starting all but the eight he played with the Eagles in his final season. "I left it all on the field, and now I'm stepping away with peace and gratitude," he said. "Because I've been preparing for this moment for years. Football was my passion, but it was never my endgame." He now hosts the "No Free Lunch" podcast, in which he strives to share what he's learned about "navigating life and money," he said. --Field Level Media Field Level Media 2025 - All Rights Reserved
Mint
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Ndamukong Suh retires: Veteran NFL player announces exit on his father's death anniversary; shares heartfelt post
Ndamukong Suh, veteran NFL defensive lineman announced his retirement on Saturday (July 12). He declared his decision with an emotional post on his social media account, marking the one-year anniversary of his father's passing. After 13 seasons of relentless play, a Super Bowl title, and a reputation as one of the most dominant figures in football, Suh decided to step away from the game to focus on new ventures. Ndamukong Suh's journey began at Nebraska, where he established himself as one of college football's most dominant defensive tackles. Selected second overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2010 NFL Draft, Suh made his mark with his remarkable skills. His rookie season earned him the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award and a first-team All-Pro nod. Over his career, Suh claimed five All-Pro selections. Suh's path took him from Detroit to Miami, where he signed a record-breaking contract as the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history at the time. Later, he joined the Los Angeles Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Philadelphia Eagles. He played in Super Bowls with three different teams during his career, a rare feat shared by only a few players like Rod Woodson and Bill Romanowski. His crowning achievement came in 2020, winning Super Bowl 55 with the Buccaneers, a moment he cherishes as part of his 'countless battles in the trenches.' Ndamukong Suh's retirement announcement was deeply personal, tied to the loss of his father on July 12, 2024. In his X post, he described his father as 'my idol, my coach, and my anchor,' crediting him for instilling the values that fueled his career. Before his father's passing, he advised Suh to move on from football: 'It's time to let football go. You've done everything you set out to do. Now it's time for the next chapter.' Honoring that advice, Suh chose the anniversary of his father's death to retire, closing one chapter and beginning another. Suh's career wasn't without controversy. His aggression and old-school style led to multiple fines and two suspensions, including a highly publicized incident involving Aaron Rodgers that was later overturned. While his hard-hitting approach drew criticism from opponents and the league office, it also cemented his reputation as a throwback defender in an era increasingly focused on player safety. Suh's retirement marks not an end but a transition. He's already looking ahead, focusing on 'impact, purpose, and legacy.' Through his *No Free Lunch* podcast, Suh aims to share lessons from his journey, offering 'real conversations, real strategy, and real education' to athletes, entrepreneurs, and young people. 'Freedom doesn't come from fame, it comes from knowledge and how you move,' he wrote, emphasizing his mission to help others build wealth and lead with intention.
USA Today
12-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Ndamukong Suh officially announces retirement from NFL
Ndamukong Suh is officially calling it a career. The 13-year NFL veteran announced his retirement with a social media post on Saturday morning. The announcement comes one year after the death of Suh's father, who the five-time Pro Bowler calls "my first coach, my greatest teacher, and the man who shaped not just my mindset, but my mission." "Before he passed," Suh wrote in his post, "he gave me one final piece of advice, 'It's time to let football go. You've done everything you set out to do. Now it's time for the next chapter.' "That conversation stayed with me. So today, one year later, I'm honoring that wish." ANOTHER FORMER LION RETIRES: Center Frank Ragnow hangs up his cleats: 'It's time to prioritize my health' Ndamukong Suh stats Suh had a prolific career across his 13 years with five different teams: the Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins, Los Angeles Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Philadelphia Eagles. The former All-Pro made a name for himself early in his career for his aggressive, physical play style that made him something of an antagonist to opposing teams. In 2012, The Sporting News polled 103 NFL players and found that Suh was the "dirtiest" player in the league when he received 32 votes, 13 more than second-place finisher Richie Incognito. Between 2010 and 2022, Suh tallied 600 tackles – 130 for a loss – 71.5 sacks, 38 pass deflections, five forced fumbles, nine fumble recoveries, three fumble-return touchdowns, an interception and a safety. Suh's best years were his first five seasons in Detroit, where he earned four Pro Bowl nods, three first-team All-Pro honors and one second-team All-Pro nomination. He also won the Defensive Rookie of the Year award in a 2010 season that included 66 tackles, 10 sacks, a fumble returned for a touchdown and his lone career interception. In 2020, Suh was voted to be part of the NFL's 2010s All-Decade Team alongside fellow defensive tackles Aaron Donald, Fletcher Cox and Geno Atkins. T.J. WATT LANDING SPOTS: Lions among top options if Steelers trade All-Pro Ndamukong Suh launches podcast In his retirement announcement, Suh went on to say his next step is sitting behind a microphone, sharing financial advice on his new podcast with The Athletic: "No Free Lunch." "I want to share what I've learned; especially with athletes, entrepreneurs, and young people navigating life and money," he wrote. "(The podcast)'s about real conversations, real strategy, and real education. Because freedom doesn't come from fame, it comes from knowledge and how you move." It's an interesting career pivot, but not a huge surprise for Suh. The 38-year-old grew up learning about investment from his parents, who owned and maintained "a small portfolio" of real estate properties, according to Forbes. Suh has even become close friends with Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett, dating back to a meeting he requested with the Omaha native after his final season at Nebraska. "I typically talk to (Buffett) about once or twice a quarter," Suh told Forbes in 2021. The first episode of Suh's podcast came out on July 1 and featured former WNBA superstar Candace Parker.
