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RE: Necks (and Winds) in the Pros

FINS#1 — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:21:29 GMT

i found this while looking up some players these are all he players drafted that went to WIU

Position Year Round Pick Player Name Team
QB 1990 12 7 311 Gene Benhart Colts
1989 8 7 202 Paul Singer Falcons
1961 20 1 267 Mike McFarland Vikings
RB 1978 12 7 313 Greg Lawson Giants
1974 10 21 255 Dennis Morgan Cowboys
1966 13 9 194 Jim Jackson 49ers
WR 1974 17 10 426 Marvin Williams Saints
1970 15 6 370 Ron Wilson Cardinals
TE 1981 12 3 307 Mike Maher Giants
1979 10 7 255 Jerry Holloway Cardinals
1977 12 17 324 Scott Levenhagen Broncos
1975 15 10 374 Rich Lavin 49ers
T 1992 11 3 283 John Earle Bengals
1978 8 17 211 Bill Miller Bengals
1966 6 7 87 Wayne De Sutter Lions
G 1981 3 16 72 Don Greco Lions
1975 9 25 233 John Passananti Vikings
C 1987 10 25 276 Frank Winters Browns
DE 1999 5 25 158 David Bowens Broncos
1989 8 16 211 Marlin Williams Seahawks
DT 1982 10 28 279 Tim Barbian 49ers
1974 5 1 105 John Teerlinek Chargers
LB 2001 4 31 126 Edgerton Hartwell Ravens
1991 5 2 113 Bryan Cox Dolphins
DB 2001 3 16 78 William Peterson Giants
1994 5 14 145 Rodney Harrison Chargers
1991 8 28 223 Lamar McGriggs Giants
1977 11 22 301 Greg Lee Cardinals
1971 11 8 268 Mike Wagner Steelers
B 1962 1 11 11 Leroy Jackson Browns
1952 29 9 346 Art Hudson Lions
P 2003 5 14 149 Mike Scifres Chargers

RE: Necks (and Winds) in the Pros

mr_wiu — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:28:15 GMT

Well, he attended and competed at Western. That's all I'm trying to do - compile a comprehensive list of former Neck student-athletes!

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B-Ball Fan — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:19:41 GMT

Rodney Harrison did NOT graduate from WIU and left early for pro career. Rodney was not a model student or person. He was kicked off the basketball team for conduct unbecoming a student athlete or something like that. NO ONE shed a tear when he left early from WIU.

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westerwind dad — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:00:59 GMT

Man o'man ! Mr.WIU did his home work !!!!!!!!! I'm a big Cub fan and I didn't know the brothers Rick & Paul R. played at Western !!!

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westerwind dad — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:57:22 GMT

Why did Rodney Harrison when he was playing say when introduced say : Marian High School Chicago hts,Il.,rather than say Western Illinois ? Did he have a bad time here ?

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WIU BB 31 — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:41:53 GMT

On Football Reference.com there are 38 WIU players who have been on an NFL roster. We have listed only a partial list here so far.

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WIU BB 31 — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:24:45 GMT

Al Miksis played for the Waterloo Hawks of the NBA in 1950.

Chuck Schramm was drafted by the Celtics in the 3rd round in 1953.

Joe Dykstra was drafted by the Phoenix Suns in the 9th round in 1983. I went to school with Joe, and he was phenomenal. He once held the NCAA record of 64 consecutive made free throws.

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MitchS — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:18:09 GMT

Edgerton Hartwell

Height: 6-1 Weight: 240 Age: 31

Born: 5/27/1978 Las Vegas , NV

College: Western Illinois

Experience: 7 Seasons

Played for Baltimore Ravens (2001 - 2004) and Atlanta Falcons (2005 - 2006)

RE: Necks (and Winds) in the Pros

Leatherface — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:22:58 GMT

I found Charlie Boston. He played at WESTERN from 71-73. Evidently he didn't go to the NFL.

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Leatherface — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:56:21 GMT

Don't forget John Teerlink (sp) and Booker Edgerton- both had good career's.
Yes, Charlie Boston does sound familiar, but I can not find anything either.
WESTERN has had a lot of NFL players. Anyone remember Gary Birch- the kicker? Short career, but I believe he was with Denver.
In my opinion, which doesn't count a lot , I believe Mike Wagner might be the best player out of WESTERN to have a very good pro career. We also must add Bryan Cox, Rodney Harrison and Frank Winters respectfully. These guys were regular starters and had a great deal of long term success.
Taking a look at all time WESTERN players, I would put Wagner at the top of my list. Four Super Bowl rings as a starter for the Pittsburgh dynasty of Chuck Noll.

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rocki — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:38:32 GMT

I can't find anything on this guy, but I'd swear there was a guy named Charlie Boston who played around the same time as Mike Wagner.........

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mr_wiu — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:36:22 GMT

UPDATED WIU PRO LISTING
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[Athlete's Name] [League] [Team (Years)]

Zane Teilane-Tamane WNBA Detroit Shock/Washington Mystics (2006)
Spanish Pro League Barcelona (2007)
Spanish Pro League Hondarribia (2008)

David Bowens NFL Denver Broncos (1999)
Green Bay Packers (2000)
Buffalo Bills/Washington Redskins (2001)
Miami Dolphins (2001-2006)
New York Jets (2007-2008)
Cleveland Browns (2009-present)

Herb Donaldson NFL New Orleans Saints/Dallas Cowboys (2009-present)

William James NFL New York Giants (2001-06)
Philadelphia Eagles (2006-08)
Jacksonville Jaguars (2008-09)
Detroit Lions (2009-present)

Mike Scifres NFL San Diego Chargers (2003-present)

Rich Seubert NFL New York Giants (2001-present)

Aaron Stecker NFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2000-03)
New Orleans Saints (2004-08)
Atlanta Falcons (2009-present)

Jason Williams NFL Dallas Cowboys (2009-present)

Rodney Harrison NFL San Diego Chargers (1994-2002)
New England Patriots (2003-08)

Marco Thomas NFL San Diego Chargers (2008)

Bryan Cox NFL Miami Dolphins (1991-95)
Chicago Bears (1996-97)
New York Jets (1998-2000)
New England Patriots (2001)
New Orleans Saints (2002)

Frank Winters NFL Cleveland Browns (1987-88)
New York Giants (1989)
Kansas City Chiefs (1990-91)
Green Bay Packers (1992-2002)

Fabien Bownes NFL Chicago Bears (1998)
Seattle Seahawks (1999-2000)

Mike Wagner NFL Pittsburgh Steelers (1971-80)

Dennis Morgan NFL Dallas Cowboys (1974)
Philadelphia Eagles (1975)

Venus Taylor NPF/WPSL Carolina Diamonds (1997-98)
Tampa Bay Firestix (1999-2000)
National Pro Fastpitch Tour Team (2001)
New York New Jersey Juggernauts (2002)
Chicago Bandits (2003).

Holly Killion VanVlymen NPF/WPSL Ohio Pride (2000)

Wendi Krejca NPF/WPSL Durham Dragons (1999)

Cara Johnson-Hirsch NPF/WPSL Tampa Bay Firestix (1998)

Jim King PGA Tour (1981-86)
PGA Senior Tour (1987-90; 1993; 1996-97; 2001)

Rick Short MLB Washington Nationals (2005)

Rick Reuschel MLB Chicago Cubs (1972-81; 1983-84)
New York Yankees (1981)
Pittsburgh Pirates (1985-87)
San Francisco Giants (1987-91)

Paul Reuschel MLB Chicago Cubs (1975-78)
Cleveland Indians (1978-79)

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Keep 'em coming!!!

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WIU BB 31 — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:00:26 GMT

Baseball - the media guide listed 22 players who were drafted. Not going to list them all, safe to say that hasn't been any in the past five or six years.

Rick Ruschel and Paul Ruschel both played in the majors, as did Rick Short.

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Leatherface — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 08:51:53 GMT

One last name- Bryan Cox- Miami. The media guide has a huge list of WIU players who have played in the NFL. I believe your request included past and present.

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Leatherface — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 08:00:30 GMT

Frank Winters- I believe plyaed for the Packers.

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Leatherface — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 07:58:32 GMT

Mike Wagner got four Super Bowl rings with the Steelers- played DB
Dennis Morgan played for the Cowboys.
There's others too, I just can't remember their names.
There was a fellow who played a number of years with the Packers????

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rocky fan — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 23:21:33 GMT

Here are some former softball players that made it to the pros...

Venus Taylor: Carolina Diamonds (1997-98), the Tampa Bay Firestix (1999-2000), the National Pro Fastpitch Tour Team (2001), the New York New Jersey Juggernauts (2002) and the Chicago Bandits (2003).

Cara Johnson-Hirsch: Tampa Bay Firestix (1998)

Wendi Krejca: Durham Dragons (1999)

Holly Killion (Van Vlymen): Ohio Pride (2000)

I also ran across a few others in my research, but don't know the years...

David Bowens: New York Jets
Rodney Harrison: New England Patriots
William James: Buffalo Bills
Mike Scifres: San Diego Chargers
Rich Seubert: New York Giants
Aaron Stecker: New Orleans Saints
Marco Thomas: San Diego Chargers
Jason Williams: Dallas Cowboys

Jim King, PGA Senior Tour

GO WESTERN!!

Necks (and Winds) in the Pros

mr_wiu — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 21:52:52 GMT

I'd like to put together a comprehensive list (if possible) of all former WIU men's and women's athletes that competed professionally - football, basketballs, soccer, baseball, softball (any others?)....please help me out!!!!
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If you have the info, include:

[Athlete's Name] [Sport] [League/Team] [Years]

Examples:

Zane Teilane-Tamane WBB WNBA/Detroit Shock/Washington Mystics 2006
Spanish Pro League/Barcelona 2007
Spanish Pro League/Hondarribia 2008

Herb Donaldson FB NFL/New Orleans Saints/Dallas Cowboys 2009