1,144 likes. "I would say there's a little bit of an effect in there.". If you found out that your workplace purposely held back information that exposed how dangerous your job was to your health, in pretty sure youd be signing a lawsuit as well. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Go Lions! In 2004, he was named as an alternate to the 2005 Pro Bowl for the third-straight season. For the season, he rushed for 1,514 yards and 23 touchdowns (including nine 100-yard games). And a lot of physical and mental ailment unfortunately arise from playing for extended times. 11/0 Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. 57 He also would remain a core special teams player. When Schlesinger walked off the field, he had no indication that he had not played his last game of football. I guess the education really wasn't there yet.". He should always remember that he created more memories for others than any one person could keep track of. Year 11/0 "There's more players that are probably worse and players also that don't have any symptoms at all, so I guess we kind of compare notes, just how we played the game and hopefully we're doing all right.". On the year Schlesinger rushed for 16 first downs, the only season of his career he accumulated a double-digit total in the category. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Overall, Schlesinger reeled off five runs of 25 or more yards in 1994, including a 40-yard touchdown run against Kansas. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Jun 13, 2022 The first anti-anxiety and anti-depression medication for kids was FREE-PLAY and lots of free social face to face engagement with friends. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. He owns a decade of experience as a strength and conditioning coach, having also spent three seasons at Santa Clara. 3.6 Would I [still] play the game? NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. Even after gaining national recognition during the NCAA tournament as "Crazy Beard Guy," Cory Schlesinger shifted the limelight to his athletes and their efforts. He finished as the team's second-leading rusher with 229 yards and two touchdowns in the team's five-game season. 41vs. Texas Tech 4 Its spelled DETROIT..like it sounds, how hard is that? Love the sport but makes you wonder. 9vs. Utah Totals He was even more dangerous as a receiver, hauling in 197 receptions for 1,445 yards and nine scores in his career in Detroit. Mike O'Hara predicts what the Detroit Lions will do in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Former Husker football player and Columbus High graduate Cory Schlesinger works with a student in his industrial arts class at Allen Park High School in Michigan. He carried a season-best four times for nine yards against Kansas. During his time with the Broncos, Schlesinger worked directly with the men's and women's basketball programs. 456 Yeah, thats a riot. Itll be ironic when tomorrows headline reads Cory Schlesinger has memory loss, would love to go back to change everything. Detroit Lions er et profesjonelt amerikansk fotballag basert i Detroit, Michigan.Lions konkurrerer i National Football League (NFL) i ligaens National Football Conference (NFC) i NFC North-divisjonen.Laget spiller hjemmekamper i Ford Field i Detroit.. Laget var frst kjent som Portsmouth Spartans og basert i Portsmouth, Ohio, og ble med i NFL 12. juli 1930, som var lagets frste sesong. He played college football at Nebraska. CORY SCHLESINGER Schlesinger, Cory Michael Height: 6-0 Weight: 243 Born: June 23, 1972 Columbus, NE High School: Columbus (NE) PFR HOF Monitor: 3.80 (706th among RB, average HOF RB is 106.95). Schlesinger was named as a member of the 1999 All-Madden team and filmed a sketch for the show in a Lincoln, Nebraska grocery store where he repeatedly crashed into other shoppers with his cart. They drafted Schlesinger in the sixth round, with the 192nd pick overall. He was the backup to Vardell at most times during the 1998 season but did see playing time in the backfield. 11/8 Find out more. Att. Solid in the classroom, Schlesinger added first-team academic All-Big Eight honors as a senior industrial technology major. Hits to the helmet from 12 years as a Detroit Lions fullback have started to take their toll on Cory Schlesinger. Cory is a realist and knows that he wouldnt have 6 figures a year for 12 years as a high school teacher or probably any other industry that he was/is qualified for. I thought-What a lucky bunch of students. He graduated from Nebraska with a desire to go into teaching. He also played . Do you have a blog? Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. He was an alternate in the 2002 Pro Bowl to starter Mike Alstott. A two-time all-state linebacker for Coach Dick Luebbe, Schlesinger also played fullback as a senior in 1989, when he rushed for 1,514 yards and 23 touchdowns while topping the 100-yard mark . "It was a good job for that time.". 63 His career high for rushing yards was 154 in 2001. Rushing, none1994 Orange Bowl ? G/S There was no outlook written for Cory Schlesinger in 2022. I have to remember things a lot more; I have to think about things more. "We had a live goal line drill one day," he said. I say bullcrap. . "They told me they didn't have me on their radar. / CBS Detroit. Wow,someone that was aware that he chose a job that could cause himself harmand doesnt blame anyone for his decision. Come on Topcide you know this is the new America and that its never your fault for what you put in your body. The guy was a hard nosed football player and an underrated fullback his whole career. Even with growing awareness of the potential effects of concussions, Schlesinger said he would still play the game - and probably just the same way - if he had to do it all over again. He finished the season with a career-high three receiving touchdowns. As a rookie, he played all 16 regular-season games mostly on special teams with two starts on offense. Cory Michael Schlesinger (born June 23, 1972) is a former American football fullback of the National Football League. I guess we don't really know right now. Now that head injuries are the biggest concern facing the game of football, those dented facemasks dont seem like something to celebrate. On offense, he was part of team's "jumbo" package at goal-line and in short-yardage with he and Vardell sharing the backfield. 7.2 If goalie has a bad day, wingers can still carry a game and help on defense if youre the type into shot blocking. 34/17 Schlesinger finished his first season on the varsity with 16 carries for 57 yards and a touchdown. 41vs.Texas Tech The 41-year-old Schlesinger now works as a high school teacher and says he sometimes has minor memory problems that he worries will get more severe. Or write about sports? 1994 Sometimes it's just the glances that really do some damage.". He produced a season-high 30 yards on a career-best 10 carries against Colorado. It was a fun time, it was very enjoyable, met some great players and got to do a lot of fun things, but then again, we'll find out. Just keep swimming. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. [2], In 2003, Schlesinger was voted by his teammates as the Bobby Layne Offensive Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award winner and as the Mike Utley Spirit Award winner. "That's really what we're looking for is them to take care of us if something does happen. 1992 I have to remember things a lot more; I have to think about things more. I really couldn't even tell you. When did Cory Schlesinger retire? 1992 "I don't know," Schlesinger said. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. [3] The fullback, in addition to rushing and blocking responsibilities, can also be more involved in the passing game. It happens. He Always Went Down Fighting To The End. "Sometimes it's funny because the little hits sometimes will do it more," Schlesinger said. Schlesinger, who turns 48 in mid-June, always had a plan for life after football. Y/A inColumbus,NE, College: Freshman (1990)A scholarship recruit, Schlesinger started at fullback for Nebraska's junior varsity. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Asked how many concussions he suffered in his career, Schlesinger could not even give an estimate. All Schlesinger wanted was a chance, and he got that. In 1997, he split time at fullback with Tommy Vardell and saw more action there than in previous years with the Lions with the team moving to a predominantly two-back set. I dont think you guys truly understand what the settlement was about. While in high school, Schlesinger drove in demolition derbies for three years. Sometimes I wonder if football is worth it. . Husker Junior Varsity [2] During that season he finished as the team's fifth-leading rusher with 48 carries for 193 yards and one touchdown. Tim Twentyman and Mike O'Hara share their observations from the Detroit Lions' Week 17 victory over the Chicago Bears. Posed for pictures with a developmentally disabled person and sat and talked with him for several minutes. "That's probably one reason I made the team.". He added 48 yards and two scores on six attempts in the Orange Bowl. "So far, I've been pretty lucky.". He's the guy I wanted to be with the most -- how he prepared himself, how he practiced, how he played. A Fearless Lead Blocker, He Was Not Afraid To Ring Bells, Or Get His Bell Rung. Now a high school teacher in Allen Park, Mich., Schlesinger admits to experiencing some minor memory problems he believes stem from head trauma suffered during his NFL playing days between 1995 and 2006. Schlesinger knew he had to make an impression early as a rookie, and he recalls his performance in a short-yardage drill that might have cemented his place on the roster. The MVP awards and his Nobel Peace Prize. In 1999, he became the Lions' full-time starting fullback, replacing Vardell. I liked blocking. But Schlesinger said he expects the NFL to "take care of my family" should he get "dementia or Alzheimer's and it's because of me playing the sport. 6-48, 2 TD. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Bowl Games1993 Orange Bowl? He has put that plan to use, teaching in the Allen Park system for 12 years. Schlesinger also believes that part of his current health issues stem from the fact concussion-related technology and awareness wasn't as good then as it is now. Schlesinger played with fellow Husker Joel Wilks (Hastings High School) and a group of Nebraska high school stars in the Down Under Bowl in Sydney, Australia. Cory Schlesinger had 1,445 receiving yards over his career. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. Cory Schlesinger. It appears to me that the league is guilty of being the last on the totem pole. Schlesinger also works with NBA and NFL players and is preparing athletes for the 2020 Olympic Games. He was also the Detroit Lions recipient of the 2002 Ed Block Courage Award. 38.0 He is an actor, known for Sidewalk Singer (2013), The NFL on CBS (1956) and NFL Monday Night Football (1970). Most people have no concept of how it feels to do what Schlesinger did on a regular basis,colliding so forcefully with other playersthat his face mask would break. If a center has a bad day, a point guard can still carry the game. NFL Draft. Join our linker program. 2014 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. "You laughed about it. [2], He also won the 189-pound wrestling state championship twice during his prep career. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. He had 129 catches from 2001-03, with career highs of 60 catches for 466 years in 2001. Schlesinger was the 2005 recipient of the Detroit Lions/Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association/Pro Football Writers Association's Media-Friendly "Good Guy" Award. Great attitude towards the subject, unlike some of these former players. "I had a chance to be there with Chris Spielman. In 2007, Schlesinger signed with the Miami Dolphins on March 11, 2007 in anticipation he would become the lead blocker for running back Ronnie Brown. Proud to hear hes not blaming the league for it, and not regretting the decision to play. Cory Schlesinger was born on June 23, 1972 in Columbus, Nebraska, USA. . I'd say I had a pretty good day that day. He cannot rule out, of course, that headaches or other ailments will afflict him in the future. "The cool part was just being with the players," he said. This week's Monday Countdown looks at how the Lions validated themselves as playoff contenders with their performance throughout the season and solidified that even further with their performance Sunday night. All rights reserved. Weight 246. "Hopefully nothing more will come of it. [2] He also played fullback as a senior in 1990. Yds. We present them here for purely educational purposes. He added 31 yards on eight carries in the season-opening win over West Virginia in the Kickoff Classic. Schlesinger was the Omaha World-Herald's high school athlete of the year after earning all-state honors in football and winning back-to-back state wrestling championships in his junior and senior years. Draft: Detroit Lions in the 6th round (192nd overall) of the 1995 NFL Draft. 57 College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Cory Schlesinger had 1,445 receiving yards over his career. What never changed throughout his 12 years was his intensity, either as a lead blocker or pass protector on offense, or running downfield on special teams to break up the wedge. However, he was released at the end of training camp, losing out to rookie sixth-round draft pick Reagan Mauia. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. We present them here for purely educational purposes. [2] He was named the Nebraska Defensive Player of the Year as a prep senior and played with a group of Nebraska football all-stars in the Down Under Bowl in Sydney, Australia following his senior season. About half of the NFL teams do not have a designated fullback on their roster, using tight ends and offensive linemen as blockers in that role. He was an alternate in the 2003 Pro Bowl to starter Alstott. "The thing about breaking a face mask is you see what you hit," said Schlesinger, an NFC Pro Bowl alternate from 2002 to 2004. "You think, 'Oh, this is a huge hit.' In his second year, Schlesinger got exactly what Moore had predicted no catches, and no carries, despite playing all 16 games again with one start. There was a study completed several years ago that showed the total amount of physical contact practices that occur PRIOR to a player joining the NFL. "Back in the day, it was considered weak to drink water. More bio, uniform, draft info. Cory Schlesinger Retweeted Daniel Bove He served as one of squad's most productive special teams players for a fourth consecutive season, with his 18 tackles ranking fifth on the Lions. Corey Schlesinger, Is The Model Of What A True Fullback Should Be. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round of the 1995 NFL Draft. Sounded like a cannon going off. He added 65 yards, including a 14-yard touchdown run, on a season-high eight carries in the victory over Colorado. He was a volunteer speaker at the 1993 Omaha Youth Rap Session. Redshirt Season(1991)Schlesinger redshirted for the Huskers. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. 16vs. North Texas 16 In their moment of need, the Cornhuskers gave the football to their fullback, and Schlesinger tucked it under his arm and delivered. See full bio Born: June 23, 1972 in Columbus, Nebraska, USA More at IMDbPro Contact Info: View agent, publicist, legal on IMDbPro Known For You tellem Cory. The cons besides the less over all average is that you as an individual dont have as much of an impact as a hockey, baseball, or soccer player. Less than five minutes later, Schlesinger ripped off a nearly identical 14-yard run to produce the national championship-winning score with 2:46 left in the game. That was spelled out to him in his first meeting with legendary offensive coordinator Tom Moore. Following his senior season, Schlesinger was chosen in the sixth round of the 1995 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. From 1995 to 2006, Schlesinger played 181 games for the Lions, carrying 167 times for 473 yards and five touchdowns. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these. Data Provided By They have the most money so sue them. The pro is that you play a shorter season than most sports with a pay scale thats still in a good range, though on average is less than the lengthier sports. Schlesinger recalled a memorable training-camp matchup with Spielman as a rookie. Long He also caught four passes for 42 yards. 2022 Draft, Draft Finder, Draft History. We'll see what the future has for us. The biggest mistakes were these guys seeing their NFL jobs as careers, and their inability to differentiate between WANTS and NEEDS. File that under things rich people say to discourage others from wanting money more for them. He graduated from Nebraska with a desire to go into teaching. The future, however, is uncertain, and where that is concerned, so is Schlesinger. Schlesinger finished the season as NU's fifth-leading rusher with 193 yards and a touchdown on 48 carries. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round of the 1995 NFL Draft. 1993 I guess thats to be expected with an 11 on 11 game that has a 53 man roster but still it just seems more risky. 4.0 joking aside on detriot, i commend Mr. Schlesinger on his evaluation of who really is responsible for his trouble(s). It was a good job for that time. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Certainly, the NFL would come calling for a fullback who had come through with such a clutch performance. Junior (1993)Schlesinger took over the starting duties at fullback as a junior after backing up Lance Lewis in 1992. He actually gave me the nickname 'Anvil.' 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