Oct. 27, 2009
With 28 Nittany Lions on National Football League rosters, Penn State is well represented in the professional ranks. Each week throughout the year, www.GoPSUsports.com, will provide updates on the exploits of these former Nittany Lion greats. Highlights from week seven of the 2009 season include another standout effort for Paul Posluszny in leading the Bills' defense and Levi Brown helping the Cardinals win a third consecutive game.
Anthony Adams (1999-02), DT, Chicago Bears
Cincinnati Bengals 45, Chicago Bears 10
Adams returned to the starting line-up after seeing limited action last week due to a toe injury, making two tackles.
Jay Alford (2003-06), DT, New York Giants
Arizona Cardinals 24, New York Giants 17
Alford was placed on injured reserve after undergoing surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his knee. He will miss the entire 2009 season.
Levi Brown (2003-06), OT, Arizona Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals 24, New York Giants 17
Brown, the anchor of the offensive line from his right tackle spot, helped Arizona gain its third straight win by protecting quarterback Kurt Warner as he threw for 231 yards and one touchdown and by paving the way for two rushing scores.
Deon Butler (2005-08), WR, Seattle Seahawks
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Through the first six games of his rookie season, Butler has caught three passes for 30 yards and has returned one kick for 16 yards. Penn State's all-time leading receiver has been keeping a rookie diary for The Seattle Times and it makes for a very interesting and entertaining read. Check it out
Kerry Collins (1992-94), QB, Tennessee Titans
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In six starts, Collins has completed 108 of 197 passing attempts (54.8%) for 1,071 yards with five touchdowns and eight interceptions.
Dan Connor (2004-07), LB, Carolina Panthers
Buffalo Bills 20, Carolina Panthers 9
Connor saw action on special teams, registering one tackle for the second consecutive week.
Bobby Engram (1991, 1993-95), WR, Kansas City Chiefs
San Diego Chargers 37, Kansas City Chiefs 7
Engram was designated inactive for the game.
John Gilmore (1999-01), TE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
New England Patriots 35, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7
Serving as a back-up tight end, Gilmore did not have a catch.
Robbie Gould (2001-04), K, Chicago Bears
Cincinnati Bengals 45, Chicago Bears 10
Gould connected on a 22-yard field goal and made his lone PAT attempt versus Cincinnati.
Tamba Hali (2002-05), DE, Kansas City Chiefs
San Diego Chargers 37, Kansas City Chiefs 7
Hali started at right outside linebacker for the seventh straight game, tallying five tackles (3 solos), including one for a loss, and one quarterback hit.
Bryant Johnson (1999-02), WR, Detroit Lions
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Johnson is Detroit's fourth leading receiver, catching 16 passes for 198 yards (12.4) and one touchdown through six games.
Larry Johnson (1999-02), RB, Kansas City Chiefs
San Diego Chargers 37, Kansas City Chiefs 7
Johnson rushed for 49 yards on 16 carries and caught one pass for seven yards.
Jeremy Kapinos (2003-06), P, Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers 31, Cleveland Browns 3
Kapinos punted just twice for the second consecutive week, averaging 43.5 yards per kick.
Jimmy Kennedy (1999-02), DT, Minnesota Vikings
Pittsburgh Steelers 27, Minnesota Vikings 17
Kennedy saw playing time in the Vikings' defensive line rotation, registering a sack for a loss of four yards.
Justin King (2005-07), CB, St. Louis Rams
Indianapolis Colts 42, St. Louis Rams 6
King was inactive for the game due to a groin injury.
Aaron Maybin (2007-08), DE, Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills 20, Carolina Panthers 9
Maybin played as a reserve defensive end, making one solo tackle.
Sean McHugh (2000-03), TE, Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers 27, Minnesota Vikings 17
McHugh is on the Steelers' injured list after sustaining a knee injury in the preseason and will be out for the season.
Kareem McKenzie (1997-00), OT, New York Giants
Arizona Cardinals 24, New York Giants 17
McKenzie was inactive for the match-up with the Cardinals after injuring his groin the week prior versus New Orleans, marking only the fourth game he has missed in five years with the Giants and the first time he's been inactive since a victory over Houston on Nov. 5, 2006.
Rich Ohrnberger (2006-08), OG, New England Patriots
New England Patriots 35, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7
Ohrnberger was designated as inactive for the game. He remains listed as the second team right guard on the Patriots' depth chart.
Paul Posluszny (2003-06), LB, Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills 20, Carolina Panthers 9
Posluszny registered a game-high 11 tackles, including nine solos, in the victory over Carolina. Since his return from a broken arm last week, the Bills defense has allowed just two touchdowns and 22 total points.
Michael Robinson (2002-05), RB, San Francisco 49ers
Houston Texans 24, San Francisco 21
Robinson returned three kicks for 90 yards, including a long of 40, which set up a third quarter touchdown drive for the 49ers. He also notched one special teams tackle. The former All-Big Ten quarterback periodically hosts a video segment on the 49ers website called "The Robinson Report." Go to www.49ers.com and click on the link under the Media Gallery tab to check out his work.
Lydell Sargeant (2005-08), Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills 20, Carolina Panthers 9
Sargeant suffered a knee injury in the preseason and was placed on the Bills' injured reserve list.
Bryan Scott (1999-02), S, Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills 20, Carolina Panthers 9
Scott, the Bills' starting strong safety, was inactive for the fourth straight game, sidelined by a high ankle sprain suffered in week three. He could only practice on a limited basis one day during the course of the practice week.
Tim Shaw (2002, 2004-06), LB, Chicago Bears
Cincinnati Bengals 45, Chicago Bears 10
Shaw recorded one assisted tackle in the loss to Cincinnati.
A.Q. Shipley (2005-08), C, Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers 27, Minnesota Vikings 17
Shipley, a seventh round draft choice of Pittsburgh in April's NFL draft, is a member of the Steelers' practice squad.
Tony Stewart (1997-00), TE, Oakland Raiders
New York Jets 38, Oakland Raiders 0
Stewart saw time in Oakland's multiple tight end sets and as a back-up, catching one pass for 19 yards.
Cameron Wake (2000, 2002-04), LB, Miami Dolphins
New Orleans Saints 46, Miami Dolphins 34
In his fourth game as a Dolphin, Wake saw action primarily on special teams, making two tackles.
Derrick Williams (2005-08), WR, Detroit Lions
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In his rookie season, Williams has three receptions for 44 yards, with a long of 19. He has also returned 11 kicks for 205 yards (18.6 avg.)