Nov. 17, 2009
With 27 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 10 of the 2009 season include another standout effort from Levi Brown helping the Cardinals win a fifth consecutive game and Paul Posluszny and Bryan Scott each recording double-digit tackles for the Buffalo Bills.
Anthony Adams (1999-02), DT, Chicago Bears
San Francisco 49ers 10, Chicago Bears 6
Adams came off the bench versus the 49ers, recording one solo tackle and one assisted tackle.
Jay Alford (2003-06), DT, New York Giants
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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 31, Seattle Seahawks 20
In his 36th career start at right tackle, Brown helped Arizona secure its fifth win in six games by protecting quarterback Kurt Warner as he threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns. He also paved they way for Chris "Beanie" Wells, who averaged 5.3 yards per carry and scored two touchdowns.
Deon Butler (2005-08), WR, Seattle Seahawks
Arizona Cardinals 31, Seattle Seahawks 20
Butler notched a season-high three receptions for 26 yards, averaging 8.3 yards per catch. 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 41, Buffalo Bills 17
Collins served as the primary back up for starting quarterback Vince Young but did not see action. 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
Carolina Panthers 28, Atlanta Falcons 19
Connor saw action on defense and special teams but did not record a tackle.
John Gilmore (1999-01), TE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Miami Dolphins 25, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23
Gilmore started at tight end but did not have a catch.
Robbie Gould (2001-04), K, Chicago Bears
San Francisco 49ers 10, Chicago Bears 6
Gould scored Chicago's only points of the game as he connected on field goals of 50 and 38 yards in the loss to the 49ers.
Tamba Hali (2002-05), DE, Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs 16, Oakland Raiders 10
Hali started at right outside linebacker for the ninth straight game, recording three total tackles, including a half sack.
Bryant Johnson (1999-02), WR, Detroit Lions
Minnesota Vikings 27, Detroit Lions 10
A starter at wide receiver in every game this season for the Lions, Johnson caught two passes for 17 yards in a road loss to the Vikings.
Jeremy Kapinos (2003-06), P, Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers 17, Dallas Cowboys 7
Kapinos punted seven times, averaging 43.7 yards per kick, with a long of 52.
Jimmy Kennedy (1999-02), DT, Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings 27, Detroit Lions 10
Kennedy saw playing time as a reserve defensive tackle in the Vikings' line rotation, notching two tackles, including one stop for a loss.
Justin King (2005-07), CB, St. Louis Rams
New Orleans Saints 28, St. Louis Rams 23
King served as an extra defensive back, recording three tackles in the loss to the Saints.
Aaron Maybin (2007-08), DE, Buffalo Bills
Tennessee Titans 41, Buffalo Bills 17
Maybin played as back-up defensive end but did not record a tackle.
Sean McHugh (2000-03), TE, Pittsburgh Steelers
Cincinnati Bengals 18, Pittsburgh Steelers 12
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
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McKenzie is a key part of an offensive line that is widely considered among the best in the NFL. The Giants' offense is ranked fifth in the NFL, averaging 377.7 yards per game.
Jordan Norwood (2005-08), WR, Philadelphia Eagles
San Diego Chargers 31, Philadelphia Eagles 23
Norwood is a member of the Eagles' practice squad.
Rich Ohrnberger (2006-08), OG, New England Patriots
Indianapolis Colts 35, New England Patriots 34
Ohrnberger was designated as inactive for the game. He remains listed as the second team right guard on the Patriots' depth chart.
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Paul Posluszny (2003-06), LB, Buffalo Bills
Tennessee Titans 41, Buffalo Bills 17
Posluszny recorded 12 total tackles in the loss to the Titans, including 10 solo tackles and two assisted. He also had one tackle for a loss.
Michael Robinson (2002-05), RB, San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers 10, Chicago Bears 6
Robinson tallied eight total yards of offense in the win, including a four-yard carry and a four-yard reception. 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
Tennessee Titans 41, Buffalo Bills 17
Sargeant suffered a knee injury in the preseason and was placed on the Bills' injured reserve list.
Bryan Scott (1999-02), S, Buffalo Bills
Tennessee Titans 41, Buffalo Bills 17
Scott notched 10 total tackles in his first game back from injury. He compiled eight solo tackles while assisting on two more.
Tim Shaw (2002, 2004-06), LB, Chicago Bears
San Francisco 49ers 10, Chicago Bears 6
Shaw made one tackle on special teams in the Bears' Thursday night loss to the 49ers.
A.Q. Shipley (2005-08), C, Pittsburgh Steelers
Cincinnati Bengals 18, Pittsburgh Steelers 12
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
Kansas City Chiefs 16, Oakland Raiders 10
Stewart started versus the Chiefs, serving in Oakland's double tight set, but did not have a reception.
Cameron Wake (2000, 2002-04), LB, Miami Dolphins
Miami Dolphins 25, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23
Wake tallied two solo tackles including one sack in the win over the Buccaneers. He also recorded one special teams tackle.
Derrick Williams (2005-08), WR, Detroit Lions
Minnesota Vikings 27, Detroit Lions 10
Williams had three kickoff returns for 74 yards. He also caught two passes for three yards.