Nov. 10, 2009
With 26 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 nine of the 2009 season include another standout effort from Levi Brown helping the Arizona Cardinals win a fourth consecutive game and Detroit Lions' wide receiver Bryant Johnson catching a 29-yard touchdown.
Anthony Adams (1999-02), DT, Chicago Bears
Arizona Cardinals 41, Chicago Bears 21
Adams recorded one tackle and a quarterback hit in a loss to the Cardinals.
Jay Alford (2003-06), DT, New York Giants
San Diego Chargers 21, New York Giants 20
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 41, Chicago Bears 21
Brown, the anchor of the offensive line from his right tackle spot, helped Arizona gain its fourth straight win by protecting quarterback Kurt Warner as he threw for 261 yards and five touchdowns. He paved the way for an offense that totaled 438 yards.
Deon Butler (2005-08), WR, Seattle Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks 32, Detroit Lions 20
Butler saw action, recording one reception for eight 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
Tennessee Titans 34, San Francisco 49ers 27
Collins was active for the game but did not play. In six starts this year, 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
New Orleans Saints 30, Carolina Panthers 20
Connor saw action on defense and special teams but did not record a tackle.
John Gilmore (1999-01), TE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38, Green Bay Packers 28
Serving as a back-up tight end, Gilmore did not have a catch.
Robbie Gould (2001-04), K, Chicago Bears
Arizona Cardinals 41, Chicago Bears 21
Gould connected on three extra points versus Arizona.
Tamba Hali (2002-05), DE, Kansas City Chiefs
Jacksonville Jaguars 24, Kansas City Chiefs 21
Hali started at right outside linebacker, tallying three tackles, including one for a loss, and one quarterback hit.
Bryant Johnson (1999-02), WR, Detroit Lions
Seattle Seahawks 32, Detroit Lions 20
Johnson caught two passes for 35 yards, including a 29-yard touchdown reception.
Jeremy Kapinos (2003-06), P, Green Bay Packers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38, Green Bay Packers 28
Kapinos punted six times, averaging 41.2 yards per kick. He booted one punt for 50 yards, and two of his punts landed inside the 20-yard line.
Jimmy Kennedy (1999-02), DT, Minnesota Vikings
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Kennedy has served as a reserve defensive tackle this season. He has totaled nine tackles and three sacks.
Justin King (2005-07), CB, St. Louis Rams
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King has recorded eight total tackles for the Rams this season.
Aaron Maybin (2007-08), DE, Buffalo Bills
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Maybin has served as a reserve defensive end this season, making six tackles (five solo).
Sean McHugh (2000-03), TE, Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers 28, Denver Broncos 10
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
San Diego Chargers 21, New York Giants 20
McKenzie was once again in the starting lineup against the Chargers, anchoring the right side of the offensive line from his tackle spot. He helped block for running back Brandon Jacobs, who averaged 6.1 yards a rush. Quarterback Eli Manning also threw for 215 yards and two touchdowns in the loss.
Rich Ohrnberger (2006-08), OG, New England Patriots
New England Patriots 27, Miami Dolphins 17
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
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Posluszny has served as the anchor of an injury-depleted Bills defense. After suffering an arm injury during week one, he has returned in strong fashion. Through four games played, he has 35 tackles (26 solo) and one interception.
Michael Robinson (2002-05), RB, San Francisco 49ers
Tennessee Titans 34, San Francisco 49ers 27
Robinson totaled 171 yards on kick returns for a 24.4 average. Additionally, he tallied one reception for four yards in the loss. 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
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Sargeant suffered a knee injury in the preseason and was placed on the Bills' injured reserve list.
Bryan Scott (1999-02), S, Buffalo Bills
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Scott, the Bills' starting strong safety, was inactive the last five games, sidelined by a high ankle sprain suffered in week three. He is back at full strength and has practiced all week, even getting some reps at linebacker, in preparation for Buffalo's week 10 match-up with the Tennessee Titans. Scott has totaled 27 tackles this season and one interception for a return of 29 yards.
Tim Shaw (2002, 2004-06), LB, Chicago Bears
Arizona Cardinals 41, Chicago Bears 21
Shaw recorded one tackle on special teams.
A.Q. Shipley (2005-08), C, Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers 28, Denver Broncos 10
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
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Stewart has recorded four receptions for 43 yards through eight games this season serving as the Raiders' reserve tight end.
Cameron Wake (2000, 2002-04), LB, Miami Dolphins
New England Patriots 27, Miami Dolphins 17
Wake sacked New England quarterback Tom Brady for a four-yard loss. The sack forced the Patriots to a field goal attempt after being stopped in the red zone.
Derrick Williams (2005-08), WR, Detroit Lions
Seattle Seahawks 32, Detroit Lions 20
Williams had eight kickoff returns for 178 yards (22.3 avg.). He recorded a long return of 32 yards.