For those of you who know me, as Ty and Zach both do, I am proud John Carroll University Blue Streak, a small, D3, Jesuit school based out of Cleveland Ohio. And although many people have never heard of JCU, its about time we start earning some R-E-S-P-E-C-T!
Here's the list of John Carroll University Alumni who have worked in the NFL or currently do work in the NFL...
- 1. Graham Armstrong, ’41: Player, Cleveland Rams, Buffalo Bills
- 2. Tom Arth, ’03: Player, Indianapolis Colts, Green Bay Packers.
- 3. David Caldwell, ’96: Scout, player personnel Carolina Panthers, Indianapolis Colts, Atlanta Falcons. Now GM of Jacksonville Jaguars.
- 4. Nick Caserio, ’98: Director of Player Personnel, New England Patriots.
- 5. Ed Ecker, ’44: Player, Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, Washington Redskins.
- 6. London Fletcher, ’98: Player, St. Louis Rams, Buffalo Bills, Washington Redskins.
- 7. Pat Lahey, ’41: Player, Chicago Rockets.
- 8. Ben Milsom, ’01: Marketing position, Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- 9. Josh McDaniels, ’98: Offensive coordinator New England Patriots; former head coach Denver Broncos.
- 10. Pat Moriarty, ’93: Vice President of Football Administration, Baltimore Ravens.
- 11. Ken O’Keefe, ’75: Coach, Miami Dolphins.
- 12. Chris Polian, ’93: Player personnel, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers; GM, Indianapolis Colts; scout, Atlanta Falcons.
- 13. Chuck Priefer, ’63: Coach, Detroit Lions, San Diego Chargers; video specialist for NFL.
- 14. Greg Roman, ’94: Coach, Carolina Panthers, Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans. Now offensive coordinator for San Francisco 49ers.
- 15. Burrell Shields, ’52: Player, Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Colts.
- 16. Don Shula, ’51: Player/coach, Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Colts; head coach, Miami Dolphins.
- 17. Gary Stevens, ’65: Coach, Miami Dolphins, Oakland Raiders.
- 18. Gene Stringer, ’25: Player with the original Cleveland Bulldogs.
- 19. Carl Taseff, ’51: Player/coach, Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Colts, Philadelphia Eagles, Buffalo Bills; coach for Don Shula with Miami Dolphins.
- 20. Tom Telesco, ’95: Front office, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Indianapolis Colts; Vice President of Indianapolis Colts; now GM San Diego Chargers.
- 21. Dick Walker, ’55: Coach, Pittsburgh Steelers.Â
- 22. Larry Wanke, ’93: Player, New York Giants (Drafted, did not play).
- 23. David Zigler, ’01: Pro scout, Denver Broncos
These men and my school also got a shout out on ESPN thanks to Adam Schefter in this story from earlier in the playoffs mentioning how no University had as big of a influence in the current playoffs as beloved John Carroll : http://espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs/2012/story/_/page/10spot-12week20/2012-nfl-playoffs-how-bill-belichick-made-ray-lewis-raven
If you notice many of these graduated Blue Streaks still hold jobs in the NFL, including current San Fransisco 49er Offensive Coordinator, still work in the NFL now. That is why I will be rooting for the 49ers come 6:30 today. I'm all for an alum coming from my small but very credible school helping lead a team, specifically an elusive offense to the promise land and knowing his great mind walked the halls of my proud University. Tom Arth has accepted the head coaching job back in University Heights here at his Alma Mater, while well known player London Fletcher has never missed a start currently with the Redskins. Now they aren't the only alums to be proud of though as most of these men served, or currently serve in executive positions with their respected clubs and that is something to take attention of. JCU must be doing something right as they dedicate year in an year out to building men and woman for others.
With my Blue and Gold pride, I will be screaming my heart out for Greg Roman and the 49ers to take the Lombardy Trophy back to California! ONWARD ON SAN FRAN!
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