SPORTS
December 2, 2010 | By Phil Anastasia, Inquirer Staff Writer
Most tight ends want to be wide receivers, not tackles. They prefer to move into open space, not the mayhem in the middle of the line. Matt Porter has another perspective. The Haddonfield senior has a special place in his heart for the offensive line, and the largely anonymous guys who play there. "It's a brotherhood in there," Porter said. "We work together. We depend on each other. I love it in there. " The 6-foot-4, 215-pound Porter is a two-way lineman for Haddonfield (10-1)
NEWS
June 18, 2010 | By Marc Narducci, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Tyler Kroft, a tight end who will be a senior this fall at Downingtown East, said Friday that he has made a commitment to Rutgers. The 6-foot-5, 220-pound Kroft, an Inquirer first-team all-Southeastern Pennsylvania choice last season, made his decision Friday after an unofficial visit to the campus Thursday. "There were many reasons I chose Rutgers, including the atmosphere, the people there. I got along with the coaches and met the players and felt I would fit in," Kroft said.
NEWS
May 28, 1999 | by Bob Cooney, Daily News Staff Writer
University of Wisconsin tight end John Sigmund is no different than most college athletes. He craves the spotlight, dreams of the day he will be in it and works extremely hard to ensure it will come. It's the patience the 20-year-old Washington Township resident exudes in his progress that stands out, even more so than his 6-foot-6, 270-pound frame. Sigmund was a highly touted, pass-rushing defensive lineman/split end when he played football for Camden Catholic. A host of Division I schools showed interest in the then-215 pounder.
NEWS
October 29, 1990 | By Joe Ferry, Special to The Inquirer
Archbishop Kennedy added another weapon to its already potent offense during a 27-7 nonleague victory over host Wissahickon on Friday night. The Saints, averaging more than 20 points per game for the season and just under 30 in their last three games, unleashed tight end Sam Lawler for the first time. He responded by catching 2 long touchdown passes to spark the Saints to their fourth straight victory. "Everyone knows we're primarily a running team," said Kennedy coach Chris Bockrath, whose team is 6-1 overall and 2-0 in the Bicentennial League.
NEWS
September 2, 1990 | By Bill Doherty, Special to The Inquirer Donald Hunt also contributed to this article
Ken Hull, a former standout quarterback who threw for more than 3,600 career yards at Strath Haven High, is attempting a comeback as a tight end in his senior year at Duke University. The 6-foot, 6-inch, 220-pound Hull played quarterback during his first two years of college. In 1988, he saw limited action in five games, completing 5 of 12 passes for 44 yards. Although his playing time was minimal, Hull - a history major at Duke - was named to the 1988 Atlantic Coast Conference All- Academic football team.
NEWS
April 17, 2012 | ASSOCIATED PRESS
LAWRENCE, Kan. - Notre Dame tight end Mike Ragone has signed a grant-in-aid form to complete his transfer to Kansas, where he will be reunited with former coach Charlie Weis. Ragone, who was a star at Camden Catholic and a top recruit, has completed his undergraduate degree and will be eligible to play for the Jayhawks immediately. He joins quarterback Dayne Crist and linebacker Anthony McDonald as former Irish players who will finish their college careers in Lawrence. Weis recruited all three players to Notre Dame while he was the head coach in South Bend.
SPORTS
April 22, 1994 | by Paul Domowitch, Daily News Sports Writer
Last year's tight end crop was one of the strongest in a long time. Three tight ends - Irv Smith, Tony McGee and Troy Drayton - went in the first 39 picks. That won't be happening this year. "It's probably one of the weakest crops in many, many years," said Eagles coach Rich Kotite. "There just aren't many prospects. It's an area that's extremely thin. " That's an understatement. Most NFL clubs have just one tight end rated among their top 125 prospects. That one tight end is Lonnie Johnson, of Florida State, and no one is exactly lusting after him, either.
NEWS
July 30, 2011 | By Keith Pompey, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
OCEAN CITY, N.J. - Evan Rodriguez openly admits that he wasn't anywhere near the tight end he should have been. He used words such as lazy and immature to describe his first three years at Temple. "It was just basically partying and living the college life," the 6-foot-3, 250-pound senior said. "Once I got older, I matured and started to settle down and realized what's important. I put my priorities straight, and now I'm coming along. " As a result, the North Bergen, N.J., resident is one of 34 players named to the John Mackey Award watch list.
NEWS
July 8, 2011 | Associated Press
BALTIMORE - John Mackey, the rugged Hall of Fame tight end and union president who later fought for stronger health benefits for retired players and struggled with dementia, has died at age 69. Mr. Mackey's wife notified the team about her husband's death, Baltimore Ravens spokesman Chad Steele said Thursday. No official cause was given. Mr. Mackey played for the Baltimore Colts from 1963 to '71. He helped the team beat the Dallas Cowboys in the 1971 Super Bowl by catching a pass from Johnny Unitas after it deflected off two other players for a 75-yard touchdown.
NEWS
November 19, 2011 | By Phil Anastasia, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Pennsauken rings up style points along with traditional ones on the scoreboard. Take Saturday's 52-23 victory over Triton in the semifinals of the South Jersey Group 4 football tournament. In addition to setting a season high for points, the Indians entertained another big crowd at Vince McAneney Stadium with another thrill show by Manny Cortez, Amar Williams, and Anthony Sweet. Still, the top seed in South Jersey's largest group and the No. 4 team in The Inquirer Top 10 has substance as well as sizzle, and grit as well as glitter.