PLAYERS:
LeSean McCoy,
Andrew Taglianetti
TEAMS: Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Panthers, Millikin Big Blue
TEAMS: Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Panthers, Millikin Big Blue
LeSean McCoy has established himself as a premiere NFL running back, which is impressive considering he’s just 24-years-old and in his fourth season. With jaw-dropping lateral movement and gamebreaking explosion, the man they call “Shady” seemed destined for fame in Philadelphia.
But don’t take my word for it.
In case anyone was wondering Lesean McCoy used to break my ankles all the time in practice
— Andrew Taglianetti (@Andrew_Tags) October 1, 2012
Andrew Taglianetti is a senior defensive back at the University of Pittsburgh and former college teammate of McCoy’s. On Sunday, he shared an interesting tidbit about the Eagles’ superstar — that he went third-person on the field.
The best part of Shady shaking people in practice was he would say “McCoy” as he jukes you. Absolutely fascinating.
— Andrew Taglianetti (@Andrew_Tags) October 1, 2012
Fascinating, indeed. Even more so considering Taglianetti posted that during Sunday Night Football, when McCoy rushed for 123 yards in a win ...
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