"Tedy Bruschi is not likely to ever hold the office of US president, but the ex-Patriot linebacker got the chance to be sworn in like one.

On Tuesday, Bruschi took an oath like Barack Obama did 17 months ago, as Bruschi was added to the 16-person President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition. He spent two days in Washington with his new colleagues, learning the ropes and helping run an event for area high schoolers and middle schoolers geared to educate them on proper health.

Bruschi went through a rigorous process to earn the appointment.

"I don't know how they found me and picked me, and I was kind of shocked they did, but I'm honored to volunteer my time,'' Bruschi said. "The First Lady is committed to fighting childhood obesity, and getting kids out to exercise."