D-3 Players in the Pros

[Mugsy]

Wheaton alum Pete Ittersagen signed free agent contract from Colts to Titans.

Video with a few comments about Pete (about a minute into the clip):

http://www.titansonline.com/media-center/videos/Head-Coach-Jeff-Fisher/7b24d582-73b2-439c-a936-fe5541abd17a

[thewaterboy]

Larry Beavers of Wesley College is now trying to win a roster spot with the Saints. Apparently hes doing well.

[Mugsy]

Update from Titan's camp yesterday regarding Wheaton alum Pete Ittersagen:

• Cornerback Pete Ittersagen showed some agility with a diving, one-handed pass breakup in the end zone on a ball thrown by Kerry Collins.

[seventiesraider]

Hey Reality Check, did you forget somebody??
LB Jason Trusnik Living the Dream in Cleveland

[frank uible]

If the dream occurs in Cleveland, it must be a nightmare.

[PA_wesleyfan]

Wesley's Larry Beavers Scores a TD for N.O. Saints Vs.NE Pat 97 yrd Ko return!

[Mr. Ypsi]

If the dream occurs in Cleveland, it must be a nightmare.

Is 'frank uible' actually the nom de post for LeBron James?!

[HSCTiger74]

If the dream occurs in Cleveland, it must be a nightmare.

Is 'frank uible' actually the nom de post for LeBron James?!

Since we're talking football, more likely to be Art Modell.    

[Toby Taff]

Former UMHB Crusader Jerrell Freeman is tied for the team lead in sacks for the Saskatchewan Roughriders after a having a 3 sack game against the BC Lions August 12th

[Mugsy]

Pete Ittersagen had 4 solo tackles for the Titans last night in a 20-18 loss.  He received extensive playing time due to 2 other CB's being scratched due to injury.

Pete made the best of the opportunity.  Playing time in live games is critical for any chance to catch on as a D3 CB in the NFL. 

[usee]

From KC Chiefs camp, press conf w head coach Todd Haley

Q: What about LB Andy Studebaker, he seemed to have a good day?

HALEY: "I believe that young group of developing players I was overall encouraged with and he's clearly one of those guys that has come a long way and I think it was hard not to notice him in a lot of different areas. He's worked real hard to put himself in a position to have some success and I think some of that showed up. I'm excited about the direction Andy is going."

[usee]

And from the Titans website:

Off the field Q&A with Pete Ittersagen

What is your favorite thing about Nashville?

"Definitely the people.  So far they are really welcoming and friendly.  It seems like a close knit group of people."

How did you spend your offseason?

"I spent a lot of time with my family and friends.  Also I played a lot of golf on courses back home in Chicago."

What are your hobbies off the field?"I do a lot of things in the community with a local church.  I try to give back by investing in the kids.  I also love to play pickup basketball whenever there is a game."

What are your plans after football?
"Hopefully to continue to do something that I love to do.  With that, hopefully make a difference in people's lives at the same time."

Who was a role model for you growing up?
"My dad and my older brother.  Obviously an older brother is someone always to look up to.  My dad was someone who I saw live as a Godly man and I really want to live my life in the same way."

Who is your favorite athlete in another sport?
"I'm a big NBA fan.  Being from Chicago, I'd have to say Derrick Rose."

If you would be on any reality show, which one would you choose?
"I'd definitely be on The Bachelor.  Since I'm single, it might help the process of finding someone to date.

Last movie you saw in theaters?

"Inception.  I thought it was good, but not as good as everyone hyped it up to be."

Who is the best player in history at your position?
"I'd probably say Deion Sanders.  I grew up watching him play.  I also enjoy watching old highlights of Herm Edwards."

[Ron Boerger]

This would be more "D-3 players coaching in the pros," but fun nonetheless:

http://chiefsblog.kansascity.com/?q=node/1389

Turns out the Chiefs were having a little fun with one of their offensive assistant coaches. They convinced Nick Sirianni, a former wide receiver in college [Mt Union], that they would need him as a quarterback in practice.

So they found a yellow quarterback's practice jersey in their equipment stash and Sirianni dressed for practice, pads, jersey, helmet and all.

Of course, the Chiefs never practiced but went to the movies instead.

''Once we figured out what we were doing this morning, we had a good practical joke and figured it was a also the time for that.'' coach Todd Haley said. ''Somehow, we convinced him that he was actually going to be in practice and somehow, he actually believed us and he actually put the uniform on. But we did not have a practice so I figured it would be the day to have a little fun.''

[Mugsy]

Interesting article in the Kansas City Star about Andy Studebaker

www.kansascity.com/2010/08/17/2157551/chiefs-studebaker-putting-himself.html

[Ray Finkles]

It is not the NFL, but former Mary Hardin-Baylor linebacker Jerrell Freeman was named Defensive Player of the Week in the Canadian Football League this week. He is playing for Saskatchewan and had three sacks in a victory over the BC Lions. There is an interview with him on the UMHB athletic department youtube channel.