Former Michigan Athlete of the Week: Larry Foote
The Pittsburgh Steelers lost to Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos on Sunday Night Football in the first week of the NFL season by a score of 31-19. Pittsburgh’s defense as a whole didn’t live up to expectation, but Larry Foote delivered a strong performance, tallying eight tackles, one sack, one forced fumble, and a pass deflection. The eleven year veteran again started at “Buck” linebacker for his team–which is just another term for “Will” from what I gather–despite being “questionable” headed into the game. Also the home to former Michigan athletes Ryan Mundy and LaMarr Woodley, the 0-1 Steelers face off against conference rival the New York Jets next week.
- Junior Hemmingway bought a Ferrari Spider for his girlfriend and was then cut by the Kansas City Chiefs. Then the Chiefs signed him again. Then they cut him again. [EDIT: Junior tweeted out, “I just bought a Ferrari Spider for my girl. I told her to drive it like it got eight legs!” But I guess those are lyrics from a Lil Wayne song. Thanks to the commenter for the heads up. I do not listen to Lil Wayne.]
- Adrian Arrington was released by the New Orleans Saints [Update: Arrington re-signs with the Saints and is placed on the Injured Reserve].
- Tim Jamison signed a two year contract extention with the Houston Texans.
- Ryan Van Bergen did not make the Carolina Panthers final roster cut.
- David Molk is listed as the second string center on the San Diego Chargers depth chart.
- Stephen Schilling is no longer with the Chargers and now a free agent.