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I kid, I kid, I am Colt Brennan :)

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My great grandfather, Fred Chicken, played in what is now the NFL. Here's a little wikipedia info on him. Could probably get more from my grandmother:

[QUOTE]Fred S. Chicken was a professional football player who spent one season in the early National Football League, then called the American Professional Football Association, with the Rock Island Independents. However he also played for the Minneapolis Marines (1915-1918), prior to that team's entry into the NFL. He was the star halfback of the 1907 undefeated and unscored upon Minneapolis North High School National Football Champions of the US. They had defeated the Oak Park, Illinois football team, another undefeated and unscored upon team, to claim that title.[/QUOTE]

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After playing at Pitt, yeah it was "Pitt" back then, my 2nd cousin was drafted in the first round by the Chicago Bears. In just his 2nd year in the league he was fortunate enough to do the Super Bowl Shuffle protecting McMahon's blind side in SBXX.

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[quote=BuckSkin;885177]After playing at Pitt, yeah it was "Pitt" back then, my 2nd cousin was drafted in the first round by the Chicago Bears. In just his 2nd year in the league he was fortunate enough to do the Super Bowl Shuffle protecting McMahon's blind side in SBXX.[/quote]

Pitt as in the University of Pittsburgh? If so, when has it never been Pitt?

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[quote=BuckSkin;885177]After playing at Pitt, yeah it was "Pitt" back then, my 2nd cousin was drafted in the first round by the Chicago Bears. In just his 2nd year in the league he was fortunate enough to do the Super Bowl Shuffle protecting McMahon's blind side in SBXX.[/quote]

Your cousin is Jimbo Covert?

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Wow, Lotus that was fast.

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[quote=Ruhskins;885180]Pitt as in the University of Pittsburgh? If so, when has it never been Pitt?[/quote]

Yes, It is my understanding that school officials prefer to be known as Pittsburgh.

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[quote=BuckSkin;885183]Yes, It is my understanding that school officials prefer to be known as Pittsburgh.[/quote]

Oh wow, I didn't know that. Yeah good luck to them getting ppl to call it "Pittsburgh".

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Actually I was wrong, it wasn't until his 3rd season when the Bears went to SBXX. '83, '84, '85....

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[quote=SmootSmack;885035]I have no relatives that are involved in the NFL...that I know of[/quote]

[B]Maury Povich:[/B] [I]In the case of SmootSmack, NFL player X... you are the father![/I]

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Does it have to be a relative or can it be someone closer?

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[quote=Giantone;885207]Does it have to be a relative or can it be someone closer?[/quote]

Anybody is fine. Friends, relatives etc

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[quote=TexSkins;885209]Anybody is fine. Friends, relatives etc[/quote]

Does a tryout as a free agent punter for the Steelers in 77 count?

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I once met Ryan Kerrigan in the parking lot of the Sterling California Tortilla once. So essentially, that makes us cousins... True story, except for the cousins part.

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I'd like to think I'm family with about 150 NFL players. Us Hurricane Alum are a tight group. Ill never forget the game I went too vs the Ravens and called Sean Taylor over and gave him my hat and jersey. He, Portis and Moss signed around the Miami U on my hat and I was wearing a Portis jersey so he signed that. They didnt sign anyone elses stuff but I had known Sean from class.

I grew up playing sports and carpooling with Zach Mills. He tried out for the Skins as an undrafted rookie after being Penn States QB and our high school.

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[quote=NC_Skins;885032]I answered my own question. I regret looking it up.


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Yah, but you should see her in a hoodie........
BTW, Brian Magid was in my Criminology class....does that count?

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[quote=TexSkins;885209]Anybody is fine. Friends, relatives etc[/quote]

If "anyone" counts, I have a couple of former students in the NFL: Michael Boley and Jeremy Bridges.

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[quote=Lotus;885520]If "anyone" counts, I have a couple of former students in the NFL: Michael Boley and Jeremy Bridges.[/quote]

Cool! From high school or college?

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[quote=TexSkins;885522]Cool! From high school or college?[/quote]

College.

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[quote=TexSkins;885209]Anybody is fine. Friends, relatives etc[/quote]
Does my mancave wall count that is autographed by 8 guys and counting?

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[quote=Leader In Sports;885526]Does my mancave wall count that is autographed by 8 guys and counting?[/quote]

As long as they don't wear a star on their helmet :nono:

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I grew up next door to Andre Davis Wr for Browns Pats Bills and texans. Nicest guy and nicest family in the world. In regards to Smoot getting knocked out by springs I got knocked out by Anthony Weaver (Notre Dame and the Ravens) in HS. He hit me on the 1 yard line I landed around the 4, I got up started walking back to the huddle and everything went as dark as the inside of a bulls A$$!

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[quote=TexSkins;885601]As long as they don't wear a star on their helmet :nono:[/quote]
I am not opposed to adding a Cowboy to the wall if and when the opportunity presents itself. While I despise the team, I respect good players. My room is focused on Steelers but I have memorabilia from a lot of teams on display in there.

So far the wall is signed by:

Chris Hanburger
L.C. Greenwood
Pat Fischer
Ron McDole
Roy Jefferson
Reggie Harrison
Ted Vactor
Boyd Dowler

The basement has only been finished since March, and I should be adding a few more sigs in the next month.