Gummi Bears Slow Player Before Title Game

The image of a modern athlete goes beyond someone with exceptional hand-eye coordination. He is supposed to be committed to his body, working tirelessly to get stronger and monitoring every bit of food -- or supplement -- he takes in.

One college basketball star, however, showed that's not always true.

University of Memphis freshman basketball player Derrick Rose missed a media session before Monday's national championship game because of an upset stomach, and teammates said they know why.

"He eats Gummi Bears and Starburst for breakfast, and Twizzlers and Honey Buns for dinner. That's why his stomach hurts," teammate Chris Douglas-Roberts said, according to reports from the news conference. "We tell Derrick the whole year, 'Stop eating so many Gummi Bears and Sour Straws.' But he can't ... Nobody eats Gummi Bears more than him."