D-3 Players in the Pros

[Ron Boerger]

According to this AZCardinals.com story, Trinity (TX) grad Jerheme Urban had a good first week of camp but once again has to fend off challengers for the #4 WR spot with the Cardinals.   His solid contribution on special teams last year works in his favor.

CBSSports.com says Urban "hasn't had a bad day in camp yet" and "is easily one of the league's best #4 WRs". 

[Mugsy]

Article in Miami Herald about Wheaton College CB Pete Ittersagen.  While it is still a long shot for him to make the Jaguars team or practice squad, it sounds like he is making the best of the opportunity and is making an impression on teammates and the coaches.

I particularly like the description of the haircut he was given.  I wish they had a picture to accompany it.  I also liked the nickname he has been given - "Ice".

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/breaking-news/story/1180121.html

[bash06]

a Peter King tweet: Two things to watch at Colt camp: WR Pierre Garcon, leading in the race to replace MHarrison; and a more active, blitzing D. Pierre's good.

link: http://twitter.com/SI_PeterKing

[Mugsy]

Posted by Usee over on the CCIW board:

Kansas City Chiefs released their first depth chart and Andrew Studebaker (Wheaton) is listed as 2nd team OLB behind former NE star Mike Vrabel.

[Ron Boerger]

Another story on Urban, this time from the Arizona Republic:  "Urban's game, role expand for Cards".  From most accounts he is having an outstanding training camp; strong comments here from both Coach Whisenhunt and Kurt Warner. 

[Mr. Ypsi]

I wonder how many careers of former d3 players ended with the collapse of Arena Football?  SI had a nice recap, focusing on Otterbein grad (and two-time Arena Bowl MVP) Matt D'Orazio.

[Ron Boerger]

I wonder how many careers of former d3 players ended with the collapse of Arena Football?  SI had a nice recap, focusing on Otterbein grad (and two-time Arena Bowl MVP) Matt D'Orazio.

And, in the so-called College Football Preview issue, that was about the only statement about anything other than FBS.   

[PA_wesleyfan]

 Isn't A2 still in business? I know of a few that were playing there from Wesley

[PA_wesleyfan]

Another story on Urban, this time from the Arizona Republic:  "Urban's game, role expand for Cards".  From most accounts he is having an outstanding training camp; strong comments here from both Coach Whisenhunt and Kurt Warner. 

The anouncers of the Arizona 1st perseason game talked up Urban quite a bit .

[Ron Boerger]

Isn't A2 still in business? I know of a few that were playing there from Wesley

Yep, stories I read said that the business model for AF2 is still sound financially (e.g. they only pay the guys a couple hundred bucks a game and a $50 bonus for winning).

Speaking of AF2 the DPOY was just announced -- it Wilkes-Barre/Scranton DB MICHEAUX ROBINSON, formerly of Otterbein.  D3 does good once again.  

[Kira & Jaxon's Dad]

Isn't A2 still in business? I know of a few that were playing there from Wesley

Yep, stories I read said that the business model for AF2 is still sound financially (e.g. they only pay the guys a couple hundred bucks a game and a $50 bonus for winning).

Speaking of AF2 the DPOY was just announced -- it Wilkes-Barre/Scranton DB MICHEAUX ROBINSON, formerly of Otterbein.  D3 does good once again.  

The story on D'Orazio in SI talked about he was a two time MVP and on his way to be one of the highest paid players in the AFL.  He said something along the lines that the pay in AF2 was not enough to make a living on, where the AFL gave players a chance to make a living and still keep trying to get to the next level.

[Mugsy]

Andrew Studebaker with a tackle and a sack for the Chiefs in their first preseason game.

[reality check]

Jamal Robertson was shut down on the ground but had 70 receiving yards last night in Toronto's loss to BC.  He has dropped to 4th in the CFL in rushing and is sitting on 455 yards as well as a team high 23 catches for 250 yards. 

He had a solid campaign in 2008 (645 yards rushing, 5.5 YPC, 6 TD, 27 catches for 271 yards) but through seven games in 2009 he's on pace for 1100 yards, 8 TD, 60 catches for 642 yards).

[reality check]

Jason Trusnik notched 3 solo tackles in his first pre-season game for the Jets but because of some scheme issues he ended up covering a WR one on one for what proved to be the  game-winning TD in the loss to the Rams.  I didn't see it but I read that it wasn't pretty.  Hopefully that doesn't hurt his chances to stick around with NY for another season.

[Mugsy]

If the boxscore is correct, Wheaton alum Pete Ittersagen has an interception for the Jaguars tonight against Miami.  I can't get the game so I can only go by the box score at this point.  Awesome!