Famous Mormons in Football Page 4

Anton Palepoi rushing the quarterback
Photo: Seahawks
Anton Palepoi
defensive end
Seattle Seahawks
He was born in American Samoa.   He attended the University of Nevada at Las Vegas.   He was drafted in 2002, during the second round, 28th Pick by Seattle Seahawks.  

 

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Brady Poppinga

Linebacker Green Bay Packers

After graduating from high school, Poppinga took a two-year hiatus from school to join a mission to Uruguay,he attended BYU

Poppinga comes from a very athletic family. His father, Dennis, played as a tight end at BYU from 1968 to 1971; his brother Casey played the same position at Utah State University and appeared on the practice squads of the Seattle Seahawks , the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles during the 2004 NFL season; his brother Kelly  plays linbacker at BYU; and his older sister Tara played volleyball at Utah State.

 

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Sione Pouha

Jets

 One thing that separates Pouha from many other
NFL freshmen is his faith. Before starting college, he spent two years as a Latter-day Saint missionary. "That was the biggest growing moment for me in terms of who I was, where I stood, and what I believe in," he said. Nydailynews.com
 
"You don't get paid for it, you don't get any kind of commission, you're not working to climb up the ladder in the church, it's just a service you go out and do for a couple years. You pay for it on your own." Nydailynews.com

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Andy Reid
coach
Philadelphia Eagles
Graduated from BYU with a bachelor's degree and a master's.   As a player at BYU, he was also a columnist for the Daily Herald.   "I keep a journal to this day."   It was at a physical education class at BYU that he met the woman who would become his wife, Tammy.   He converted to the Mormon faith in 1979.   They have been married 21 years and have five children, each of whom was born in a different state as he literally moved up the coaching ladder.   From 1992-1998, he worked as an assistant coach for the Green Bay Packers.   It was in 1999 that he took over as coach of the Philadelphia Eagles and turned a 3-13 ball club into one of the elite teams in the NFL.  
Source: "Coach Profile: Andy Reid" by eaglegene05, NFL Fans, 09 Dec 2003
 

 

"Reid Cooks Up a Winner in Philadelphia," by Larry Weisman, USA Today, 09 Jan 2003

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Sean Salisbury
quarterback
Indianapolis Colts
Minnesota Vikings
San Diego Chargers
Retired in 1997, he is now a regular part of ESPN's NFL coverage and co-hosts on ESPN Radio. Interview, Fall 2002
Todd ShellHe played for BYU was drafted by San Francisco 
49ers won 2 super bowls, the went on to coach for Arizona Rattlers Football, San Jose Saber cats, and New York
 
Vai Sikahema
Photo: NBC 10
Vai Sikahema
St. Louis Cardinals
Green Bay Packers
Philadelphia Eagles
He is a native of Tonga.   Served in the South Dakota Mission (1981-1983).   One of only three players to return two punts for scores in one quarter.   His final season was in 1993. Anchorman, Sports Reporter, NBC 10 Philadelphia Cougar Club Hall of Fame
Luke Staley
Photo: Detroit Free Press
Luke Staley
running back
Detroit Lions
He played college football at Brigham Young University.   Originally drafted by Lions in the seventh round (214th overall) of the 2002 NFL Draft.   He has already had several knee injuries requiring surgery. "Perseverance pays off for Staley, Lions running back overcomes injuries," by Curt Sylester, Detroit Free Press, 06 Aug 2003

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Andy Stokes

Arizona Cardinals

Andy Stokes (born June 2, 1981) was Mr. Irrelevant--i.e., the last pick--of the 2005 NFL Draft. The New England Patriots draftee went to the William Penn University and played Tight end. Cut by the Patriots during training camp, he is currently on the roster for the Arizona Cardinals 
John Tait
Photo: Top Prospects 1999 Draft
John Tait
left tackle
Kansas City Chiefs
Chicago Bears
He played for BYU until 1999 when he signed with the Kansas City Chiefs.   He was the 14th pick in the draft that year, but when he flew to Kansas City, negotiations nearly broke down.   They disagreed on financial matters, but he was more upset when the president berated him with four-letter words saying, "You can go back into the !@#$ draft."  
"He just lost control there, and unfortunately, I don't know if it was meant to intimidate me or whatever."
Source: "Curses! Profanity ends Chiefs' talks with No. 1 draft pick," by Randy Covitz, The Kansas City Star, 01 Sep 1999

 

 
Glen Titensor
 
Glen Titensor
guard
Dallas Cowboys
He joined the Cowboys in 1981 as a third-round pick out of Brigham Young, playing in 16 games as a rookie.  He played in 82 games in his seven-year career.  He was part of Tom Landry's final Cowboys team in 1988.  His final season with the Cowboys was also 1988.
 
 
Jimmy Corcoran Jr. and Phil Tuckett
 
Phil Tuckett
wide receiver
San Diego Chargers
Founder of NFL Films Dixie Hall of Fame
Joe Tuipala
Photo: Cheryl Overfield, 26 Jul 2003
Joe Tuipala
linebacker
Barcelona Dragons
Jacksonville Jaguars
He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii and played college football at San Diego State.   His rookie year was 1999 with the Detroit Lions and the New Orleans Saints.   In the spring of 2000, he played for Barcelona Dragons of the NFL Europe League, and he was third on the team with 48 tackles.  

 

 

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Kyle Turley
tackle
New Orleans Saints
St. Louis Rams
He was born in Provo, grew up in southern California (Moreno Valley), and went to San Diego State for 5 years. He was the number 7 pick in the 1998 NFL Draft. NFL.com
Danny White Danny White
quarterback
Dallas Cowboys
He played for the Dallas Cowboys for thirteen years (1976-1989).  In 1992, he began coaching the Arizona Rattlers, an arena football team in Phoenix.
 
Sports Stars USA
Kyle Whittingham

Utah, head coach
 

1978-81: BYU, linebacker (1978-81); 1983-85: Denver Gold, New Orleans Breakers (USFL); 1987: Los Angeles Rams (NFL)
Utah, head coach

 
 
Marc Wilson
Photo: Raiders
Marc Wilson
quarterback
Oakland Raiders
Los Angeles Raiders
Green Bay Packers
New England Patriots
He was drafted by the Raiders out of BYU.   He was an ideal quarterback standing 6 foot 6 inches and weighing 205 pounds.   In 1981, he played in Super Bowl XV (15) with the Oakland Raiders.   In 1984, he played in Super Bowl XVIII (18) with the Los Angeles Raiders.   In 1990, he played his final season of professional football. Cougar club Hall of Fame
Steve Young
Photo: SF Gate
Steve Young
quarterback
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
San Francisco 49ers
A descendant of Brigham Young, he graduated from BYU.   In 1985, he signed with Tampa Bay.   In 1987, he was acquired by San Francisco where he played in the shadow of the great Joe Montana, replacing him in games where he became injured but performing with excellence.   When Montana retired, Young set to work at breaking every record he ever set and became one of the finest NFL quarterbacks of all time.   In 1994, he earned his law degree.   In 1996, he was interviewed by Mike Wallace and appeared on 60 minutes in a 15-minute segment on the Church which included an interview with Gordon B. Hinckley and J. Willard Marriott, Jr.   In 1998, he turned down the opportunity to appear in There's Something About Mary.   In 1999, he suffered his fourth concussion in three years and decided to retire from professional football.   He complained that business interests of the league made it difficult to acquire adequate linemen to protect the quarterback.   In 2000 he and his wife were the first couple to be married in the new temple in Hawaii.  
Source: All Stars.
Sportsline.com
 
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