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Pro Bowl Eagles offensive lineman Jason Peters, 29, was arrested early Saturday for allegedly blaring music and resisting arrest in Shreveport, La., Sgt. Bill Goodin of the Shreveport police department said. Police said they heard the music coming from Peters' vehicle in the downtown area, and when they approached the Eagles lineman, he refused to provide identification, leading to the resisting arrest charge, Goodin said. Peters was released on bond Saturday, police said. The amount was not disclosed.

Mike Moosbrugger, one of the offensive-line giants who powered Central Bucks East to nearly 300 yards rushing per game this past season, has made an oral commitment to attend Wake Forest University. A first-team all-area selection by The Inquirer, Moosbrugger informed the Wake Forest coaching staff of his decision while visiting the North Carolina school this weekend. "Wake Forest is a school that's up-and-coming, and I'll have a chance to play early," said Moosbrugger, who's thinking about majoring in business law. "Academically, I can be proud to have a diploma with Wake Forest on it. " Moosbrugger played nearly every down at offensive tackle this season, as the 6-foot-7, 270-pounder had to convince college coaches that he was fully recovered from the broken leg he suffered in the first game of the 1995 season.

Penn State lineman Elijah Robinson, a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School in Camden and a potential starter on the offense this fall, has decided to end his career as a result of a neck injury suffered in spring practice. Team physicians said Robinson was born with a tight spinal canal. As a result, impact to his head could pinch the spinal cord, resulting in temporary or permanent paralysis, according to Wayne Sebastianelli, Penn State's director of athletic medicine. "This is a big loss for the team," coach Joe Paterno said yesterday.

Eric Rittenhouse made a vow to himself that he would participate in every play as if it were his last. That's because midway through last season, he suffered a broken left ankle that sidelined him for the rest of the season. Suddenly, the 6-foot, 215-pound two-way lineman had doubts about his football future. "I was really scared when it happened," Rittenhouse said. "I finally got cleared to work out in March and I decided that I wouldn't hold anything back, because you never know when something might end. " Rittenhouse has made good on his vow. He has been a team captain and one of Eastern's leading blockers at guard and also a top defensive tackle.

Brian Gaia, a two-way lineman from Maryland, has verbally committed to play football at Penn State. Gaia, 6-3, 287 pounds, is a junior at the Gilman School in Baltimore. He is the seventh recruit to commit to the Nittany Lions. Gaia was an All-Metro pick on the offensive line by the Baltimore Sun , but he was recruited by defensive line coach Larry Johnson to play defensive tackle. Gaia also had offers from Iowa, Michigan, Rutgers, Tennessee and West Virginia, among others.

Austin Johnson didn't take long to make his college decision. The 6-foot-5, 280-pound two-way lineman from St. Augustine Prep was offered a football scholarship over the weekend to Penn State and accepted it on the spot. Johnson was attending a Penn State football camp, and he didn't need a sales pitch from the Nittany Lions to make an oral commitment. "I have liked Penn State since I was young, and once I got the Penn State offer I was going to take it," Johnson said Sunday in a telephone interview.

Jamil Pollard had his own scouting report on Penn State coach Joe Paterno. "The rumors are wrong," Pollard said. "He's really active in practice. " Pollard, a junior two-way lineman from West Deptford, has committed to attend Penn State on a football scholarship. The 6-foot-4, 280-pound Pollard, an all-South Jersey selection as an offensive lineman as a junior, visited Penn State during spring workouts this past weekend. Pollard said he met briefly with the 84-year-old Paterno, but spent most of his time with defensive line coach Larry Johnson.

Greg Webb has changed more than schools. He has changed positions, too. A junior at Timber Creek, the 6-foot-2, 295-pound Webb is playing on the offensive line for the first time in his career. "It's a whole new world," Webb said. Webb started for Paul VI as a freshman and sophomore at defensive tackle. He's still working at that position for Timber Creek, but his biggest challenge is learning how to play on the offensive side. "I'm so used to playing defense," said Webb, who transferred to Timber Creek from Paul VI in the spring.

This was not the senior football season that Shawnee offensive lineman Tom Smith had in mind, especially after such a successful junior year. The 6-foot-4, 257-pound Smith was a first-team all-conference choice as a junior. During the summer and into preseason camp, he was limited by a sore back. Smith finally got it examined the first week of September and was told he had a stress fracture. Doctors suggested he rest for two to three months. So while Smith isn't out for the season, there is no guarantee he will play this year, either.

THE LEAST popular thing the Eagles could do in the first round of the draft Thursday night would be to select an offensive lineman. But it also might be the smartest thing they could do. By the end of last season, the Eagles' offensive line was one of the top performing units on the team. Jason Peters was the best left tackle in the league. Todd Herremans had made a silky-smooth switch from left guard to right tackle. Rookie center Jason Kelce was playing like a seasoned veteran and drawing comparisons to five-time Pro Bowler Jeff Saturday.

Fourteen players from Southeastern Pennsylvania are scheduled to play in the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association's East-West All-Star Game, scheduled for May 6 in Monroeville, Pa. Expected to compete for the East squad are Central Bucks South running back Daniel Brown, Academy Park wide receiver Mark Doe, Downingtown East defensive back Nick Dudley, C.B. South quarterback Matt Johns, Cardinal O'Hara defensive end Shane Johnson, Neshaminy...

Fourteen players from Southeastern Pennsylvania are scheduled to play in the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association's East-West All-Star Game, scheduled for May 6 in Monroeville, Pa. Expected to compete for the East squad are Central Bucks South running back Daniel Brown, Academy Park wide receiver Mark Doe, Downingtown East defensive back Nick Dudley, C.B. South quarterback Matt Johns, Cardinal O'Hara defensive end Shane Johnson,...

Penn State has added another member to its recruiting class for 2013 with an oral commitment from Hershey High offensive lineman Andrew Nelson, according to recruiting websites. Nelson, 6-foot-5, 265 pounds, is the eighth member of Bill O'Brien's class and addresses a position of need. Penn State previously received an oral commitment from four-star offensive lineman Brendan Mahon of Randolph, N.J. Nelson, whose given first name is David, is not rated by the major scouting services but has gotten a lot of recent attention.

The Trevor Laws Eagles era ended last week without fanfare. At this point it has become commonplace: another high draft pick expended on a defensive lineman, another come and gone without making even a dent in the starting lineup. The Eagles' dubious history with drafting on defense has been well-documented, especially on the line, where Andy Reid has invested so many of his top selections over the last decade. Despite those missteps - or perhaps because of them - the Eagles are again poised to take a defensive lineman in the early stages of this year's draft.

EAGLE TODD HERREMANS loves golf so much that he traveled to Los Angeles for a tournament. Did we mention it was the Playboy Golf Finals, which kicked off with an opening reception at the Playboy Mansion? Herremans represented the Eagles and competed against Rob Gronkowski of the Patriots, Michael Richardson of the Seahawks, comedian Josh Wolf and some cast members from Bravo's "Shahs of Sunset. " Herremans, who is reportedly dating April 2010 Playmate Amy Leigh Andrews , hung out with Miss May 2007 Shannon James , of Bucks County, who recently split from Phillies outfielder Hunter Pence , and Miss August 2004 Pilar Lastra at the Playboy Golf Finals Pajama and Lingerie Party at the Playboy Mansion.

Penn State's recruiting class of 2013 continues to grow. Offensive lineman Brendan Mahon gave his verbal commitment to coach Bill O'Brien on Saturday, becoming the fifth player in the class. All are ranked as four-star players by Rivals.com. Mahon, 6-5, 302, from Randolph, N.J., is considered a four-star prospect and is ranked as the 190th player overall by Rivals. "Penn State was always a school I was real interested in," Mahon told Rivals.com, "and after spending some time with [Penn State sophomore lineman]

Three City Leagues players have been invited to play in the Pennsylvania State Football Coaches Association East-West All-Star Game. West Catholic offensive lineman Mike Makur, Cardinal O'Hara defensive end Shane Johnson and Germantown Academy defensive back Will Parks will play for the East team in the May 6 game at Gateway High in Monroeville. Archbishop Ryan coach Frank McArdle will be an assistant coach on the East staff.

Timber Creek's Greg Webb has accepted an offer to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas, next January, according to Chargers coach Rob Hinson. Webb will join Eastern's Eli Woodard as South Jersey's representatives at perhaps the most prestigious of the postseason high school all-star games. Webb, a defensive tackle who helped Timber Creek to a 12-0 record and the South Jersey Group 3 title in the fall, has the interest of more than 20 colleges, according to Hinson.