He played college football for the Iowa State Cyclones, both at quarterback and running back.

As a high schooler Amundson set the state record in shot put and discus, the latter of which he still holds.

[4][5][6] Amundson was recruited to Iowa State both as a track & field athlete and as a football player.

He was recruited as a quarterback but had to play tailback his junior season due to several injuries on the team.

[13] After recovering from knee surgery, he moved to Houston to work as a construction equipment salesman.