Simms' son among several to get tryout with Jets
Former Tennessee quarterback Matt Simms, the youngest son of former Giants star Phil Simms, is among 23 players invited by the New York Jets for a tryout at their rookie minicamp this weekend.
The Jets also offered a tryout Monday to former Penn State running back Joe Suhey, the son of former Bears fullback Matt Suhey, and agreed to terms on a contract with former Nittany Lions...
2012 NFL Draft Bible Big Board: FB
1. Joe Martinek, Rutgers, SR, 5113, 221, 4.45, 4th rd.2. Bradie Ewing, Wisconsin SR, 5116, 4.76, 5th rd. 3. Brad Smelley, Alabama, SR, 6020, 236, 4.78, 6th rd. 4. Cody Johnson, Texas, SR, 5110, 250, 4.70, 7th rd.5. Jason Ford, Illinois, SR, 5100, 251, 4.70, PFA.6. Ryan Houston, North Carolina, SR, 6020, 245, 4.80, PFA.7. Eric Lair, Minnesota...
7 Nittany Lions headed to NFL Combine
2011 was a huge year for Penn State…and not in a good way. The Nittany Lions didn’t have a chapionship-caliber season like Alabama or LSU, or even Wisconsin. No, they had their football program and university forever tarnished by one man, and they watched as their beloved coach was fired and then died months later.
But Penn State got some honorable news this morning regarding...
FINAL REPORT CARD FOR PENN STATE
Penn State’s grades have slipped after a 1-3 finish. Here is the final report card:OFFENSEQuarterbacks: D+More interceptions than touchdowns and completed less than 50 percent of their passes. Matt McGloin didn’t produce the final several games and Rob Bolden is lost. McGloin also loses points for getting in a fight after practice with a teammate. That’s no way for a team leader...
FIRST PLAY AN HOMAGE TO PENN STATE AND PATERNO
Penn State's first play from scrimmage yesterday against Nebraska was more than a nod to Joe Paterno. It also was a tribute to Penn State University itself.
Fullback Joe Suhey ran the ball up the middle on the first play. JoePa's image -- which was not accurate, by the way -- was of three yards and a cloud of dust. Most people probably don't know that Paterno's...
FIRST PLAY: HOMAGE TO PATERNO?
Penn State's first play from scrimmage today could have been an homage to Joe Paterno.
Interim head coach Tom Bradley ordered a fullback run up the middle and he did it with Joe Suhey, a fourth generation Penn State player.
Paterno's image long had been one of running it up the middle, although that image has not been accurate for decades. And what better way to acknowledge...
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