17.6 Not a member? While some might say that maybe a normal part of aging, Schlesinger suspects that football played a role. He was an alternate in the 2002 Pro Bowl to starter Mike Alstott. Y/A "That sounded like a great job for me.". 18 overall pick in the NFL Draft. Corey Schlesinger, Is The Model Of What A True Fullback Should Be. You've got your head up. [3] The fullback, in addition to rushing and blocking responsibilities, can also be more involved in the passing game. Columbus High SchoolA 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 in nine games. Just remember when youre retired; you are either spending money or trying to make more money. Asked how many concussions he suffered in his career, Schlesinger could not even give an estimate. G/S 1992 i would think any former player of the lions would want to forget. As a proud and humble Lions fan, Schlesinger kept a spark glowing on a dismal team. All-time Scores, Find a Score. 5.2 Totals He would laugh and laugh. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round of the 1995 NFL Draft. 193 1994 Tackles: 7 UT, 8 AT, 15 Total; 4 UT, 5 AT, 9 TT in 1992; 2 UT, 3 AT, 5 TT in 1993: 1 UT, 0 AT, 1 TT in 1994Kickoff Returns: 2-30; 1-14 in 1993; 1-16 in 1994Receptions: none Mike O'Hara previews the Lions' Week 18 matchup vs. the Packers including why Sunday's matchup feels like a playoff game, three keys for Detroit and more. He played 181 games for the Lions before retiring after the 2006 season. "The thing about breaking a face mask is you see what you hit," said Schlesinger, an NFC Pro Bowl alternate from 2002 to 2004. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. There are no statistics available for this player. "He's one of the guys I looked up to my first year. 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 dashed for a season-long 16-yard run against North Texas, before adding his lone touchdown of the year on a 13-yard sprint against Kansas State. His Coverage Ability On Special Teams Should Not Be Looked Over. Its spelled DETROIT..like it sounds, how hard is that? "Breaking the wedge up, it was pretty fun, actually. Redshirt Season(1991)Schlesinger redshirted for the Huskers. Find out more. suing a tobacco company after helath effects from smoking is absurd, sorry it just is. They drafted Schlesinger in the sixth round, with the 192nd pick overall. 4 "Every training camp was a headache, so there was numerous. 1 He started two of the team's first three games during his rookie season at fullback blocking for Barry Sanders, but playing time in the backfield diminished soon thereafter when the offense began employing three-receiver sets on almost every play from scrimmage. Single-Game BestsRushing Attempts - 10 (30 yards) vs. Colorado, 1993Rushing Yards - 84 (6 carries) vs. Texas Tech, 1994Long Rush - 41 yards, vs. Texas Tech, 1994Rushing TDs - 2 vs. Pacific, 1994 (tied school record)Long TD - 40 yards vs. Kansas, 1994 TDs Do you have a sports website? He carried six times for 48 yards, including the game-tying and game-winning touchdowns in a 24-17 win over the Hurricanes. Hell, there have been warnings on packs for allmost 2 decades now. The mistake these guys made are aplentyyou didnt HAVE to buy those 31 carsyou didnt HAVE to own 4 properties at once. You tellem Cory. He's the guy I wanted to be with the most -- how he prepared himself, how he practiced, how he played. Hopefully more people have attitudes like this instead of suing the NFL left and right. He was the backup to Vardell at most times during the 1998 season but did see playing time in the backfield. 6 overall pick in the NFL Draft. He was a 2004 Pro Bowl alternate to starter Fred Beasley. Kind of silly, but it was like, 'Man, I got hit pretty hard,' and then you just kind of moved on, not really knowing. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round of the 1995 NFL Draft. June 6, 2014 / 1:45 PM He finished the season with a career-high three receiving touchdowns. 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. . 9vs. Utah I played football in high school but never had any concussions. Mike O'Hara takes a look at what we learned from the Detroit Lions' Week 17 victory over the Chicago Bears. He also played . Especially long term injuries. Find out more. He was inactive with a hamstring injury at the New York Jets on October 22 and against the Atlanta Falcons on November 5. Y/G I mean outside of doing what you love, it seems that the risks arent worth. Schlesinger recalled a memorable training-camp matchup with Spielman as a rookie. Cory Schlesinger was born on June 23, 1972. Draft: 6th round, 192nd overall of the 1995 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 11:34AM. 41vs. Texas Tech He got a chance to give the scouts another look at Nebraska's Pro Day workouts. The NFL is bearing the brunt of the concussion issue. His 15 special teams tackles tied for fifth on squad as well. Do you have a blog? Do you have a sports website? While in high school, Schlesinger drove in demolition derbies for three years. 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. Mike O'Hara takes a look at how teams have fared with the No. 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. Good luck with your health Mr. Schlesinger. [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. He had a season-high nine-yard run against Utah to finish with a season-best 14 yards against the Utes. 456 As a rookie, he played all 16 regular-season games mostly on special teams with two starts on offense. All rights reserved. Cory Schlesinger had 1,445 receiving yards over his career. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. I say bullcrap. What an honorable guy. Position: RB Draft: 6th round, 192nd overall of the 1995 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions. 41vs. Texas Tech One of the nicest men I ever met. Join our linker program. Mike O'Hara takes a look at what we learned from the Detroit Lions' Week 18 victory over the Green Bay Packers. He graduated from Nebraska with a desire to go into teaching. Schlesinger was the 2005 recipient of the Detroit Lions/Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association/Pro Football Writers Association's Media-Friendly "Good Guy" Award. But Schlesinger is not one of the thousands of former players suing the league, and he said he wouldnt change his decision to play football. Rushing, none1994 Orange Bowl ? Good for you Cory for taking responsibility for your own decisions. He played college football at Nebraska. Cory Schlesinger, Columbus, NE. Come on Topcide you know this is the new America and that its never your fault for what you put in your body. I'd say I had a pretty good day that day. In 1996, he was primarily used on special teams, leading the club with 13 tackles on the year. In 2002, he finished the year with 139 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns along with 35 receptions for 263 yards. 4 He also rushed for 51 yards and a career-best two touchdowns on just three carries in a win over Pacific. "I have to remember things a lot more; I have to think about things more. In his first two seasons on The Farm, Schlesinger has He has two brothers, Scott and Ross. "But doing it as many times as I did, it probably wasn't the best thing to do. It was kind of an interesting thing. I liked hitting the wedge. Schlesinger said he has not been bothered by headaches, at least not the severe kind that have plagued some other former players. He was just the sixth NU fullback in history to score two touchdowns in the same game. You just played on. Do you have a blog? The honorable-mention All-Big Eight selection finished his senior season with 456 yards and four touchdowns on 63 carries, before adding his Orange Bowl totals. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. We've learned, "Wait, we need to hydrate the heck out of you guys to perform at your best. Yds. "That's the proper way of doing it. 1990 "Football was good to me in the aspect that I played 12 years," said Schlesinger, 41. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. He led the Discovers in tackles as a junior and senior, including 117 as a senior in 1989, when he was named the state defensive player of the year. "There are some residual (effects)," Schlesinger told co-host Zig Fracassi and me Sunday on SiriusXM NFL Radio. In a small HS gym he would take a basketball, hold it out about chest high and bounce it HARD off the floor. Now a high school teacher in Allen Park, Mich., Schlesinger admits to. Solid in the classroom, Schlesinger added first-team academic All-Big Eight honors as a senior industrial technology major. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Tim Twentyman and Mike O'Hara share their observations from the Detroit Lions' Week 17 victory over the Chicago Bears. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. There are some residual [effects], Schlesinger told Alex Marvez and Zig Fracassi on SiriusXM NFL Radio. Schlesinger finished the season as NU's fifth-leading rusher with 193 yards and a touchdown on 48 carries. His career high for rushing yards was 154 in 2001. He proved to be a brilliant pick for the Lions, as he spent the next 12 seasons pounding away in the Detroit backfield. #WeAreTheVall. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. The Duncan, Neb., native scored a pair of touchdowns to cap the Huskers' come-from-behind win over the Miami Hurricanes inthe 1995 Orange Bowl. All Schlesinger wanted was a chance, and he got that. Money is the root of all evil.. Y/A Thats called Father time. G/S 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. "I had a chance to be there with Chris Spielman. Cory Schlesinger Head Strength & Conditioning Coach Phoenix Suns Prior, Schlesinger served as the Director of Basketball Performance at Stanford University, where he served for three seasons, while also training the 2019 National Champion Stanford Men's Golf program, as well as professional athletes in the NBA, NFL, and Team USA. 1 He also would remain a core special teams player. More bio, uniform, draft info. Just my opinion-so here goes. Schlesinger said he isn't bitter about this. He added 65 yards, including a 14-yard touchdown run, on a season-high eight carries in the victory over Colorado. He played college football at Nebraska . Year Just keep swimming. 1 Cory Schlesinger Coaches Index An ad blocker has likely prevented this video content from loading. He finished second on the team with 15 special teams tackles. If goalie has a bad day, wingers can still carry a game and help on defense if youre the type into shot blocking. (College Stats), Weighted Career AV (100-95-): 13 (7238th overall since 1960). NFL Draft. Would put ceiling tiles out up 30 feet or so! 1994 National Champion Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Schlesinger's role on offense would expand through the years, depending on the coaching staff's offensive philosophy. He was also a two-time 189-pound state wrestling champion and toured with an all-star wrestling team in Quebec, Canada. I still would have probably done it the exact same way.. . As players, you get paid a high reward for playing a high risk game. 11/0 "We are always learning," Schlesinger said. He carried six times for 29 yards against the Wildcats. I liked blocking. Too bad he had to play for a crappy lions team if he would have went to the packers he would have a super bowl ring well i guess it could be worse he couldve played for minnesota or chicago, Schlesinger then went on to say Most former players, he said, would respond similarly. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. A Fearless Lead Blocker, He Was Not Afraid To Ring Bells, Or Get His Bell Rung. 456 No portion of this site may be reproduced without the express written permission of the Detroit Lions. The guy was a hard nosed football player and an underrated fullback his whole career. Born: * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader, Transaction, fine, and suspension data since 2002. 7.2 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. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Yds. On the year Schlesinger rushed for 16 first downs, the only season of his career he accumulated a double-digit total in the category. [2], Schlesinger was a two-year starter for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. 193 He Truly Had The Talent To Do All Those Tasks And Then Some. 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. Redshirt 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. He also caught four passes for 42 yards. . That plan would be put on hold. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Against the Tigers, he scored two first-quarter touchdowns, including a 39-yard scamper to stake NU to a 28-0 lead in a 70-21 blowout. We'll see what the future has for us. Posed for pictures with a developmentally disabled person and sat and talked with him for several minutes. "It was a good job for that time.". Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Schlesinger compiled a 64-3 record on the wrestling mat those years. ", Schlesinger hopes that he doesn't develop more serious brain-related trouble as he gets older. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. I guess we don't really know right now. A standout on special teams, Schlesinger notched nine tackles, including four solos. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. The vast majority of the former-pros who are suing the NFL are simply seeing a legal avenue for them to acquire more money from a league that has already paid them millions. Height 6'00". I have to remember things a lot more; I have to think about things more. CBS DETROIT - For now, former Detroit Lions fullback Cory Schlesinger has no regrets about the 12 seasons he spent barreling into defenders so violently that he broke an estimated 200 face. Y/G Sophomore (1992)After redshirting in 1991, Schlesinger joined Andre McDuffy in backing up starter Lance Lewis at fullback for the Huskers. There would be a place for him in the game, as fans of the Detroit Lions know from watching him perform with the all-out, bone-crunching style that made him a popular player in his 12-year career. Or write about sports? He should always remember that he created more memories for others than any one person could keep track of. Would I [still] play the game? [2] As a junior, he was the 1993 Husker Co-Lifter-of-the-Year with linebacker Donta Jones. Nebraska I think when you get hit from the side or guys try to turn their head and hit somebody, that probably hurts a lot more. ", First published on June 6, 2014 / 1:45 PM. He produced a season-high 30 yards on a career-best 10 carries against Colorado. In their moment of need, the Cornhuskers gave the football to their fullback, and Schlesinger tucked it under his arm and delivered. 706 Javascript is required for the selection of a player. Bowl Games1993 Orange Bowl? Priests and religious nuts were not cool in my catholic high school. He had one catch for a two-yard gain and one rush for a yard. Played with the Lions doing the basketball rounds. In a phone interview Tuesday, Schlesinger reminisced about how he played the game and how much differently hits to the headwere handled than they are now. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. He cannot rule out, of course, that headaches or other ailments will afflict him in the future. Remember Corey, when life gets you down, do you know what youve got to do? To me it starts with high school coaches who brutalize their kids with hard nose practices and continues throughout college as well. Cory Schlesinger was born in Columbus, NE. Cory Schlesinger could have thought he had barged through every hurdle and obstacle in his way to having a successful career in pro football with his heroic performance Nebraska's win over the Miami Hurricanes in the 1995 Orange Bowl. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. "I came from a pretty good program at the University of Nebraska," Schlesinger said the other day with typical understatement. He has put that plan to use, teaching in the Allen Park system for 12 years. PFR HOF Monitor: 3.80 (706th among RB, average HOF RB is 106.95). He is an actor, known for Sidewalk Singer (2013), The NFL on CBS (1956) and NFL Monday Night Football (1970). He added 48 yards and two scores on six attempts in the Orange Bowl. It happens. He averaged 4.0 yards per carry and 17.6 yards per game. In 2001, the Lions named Marty Mornhinweg head coach and the team moved away from a power rushing attack to the west coast offense. He graduated from Nebraska with a desire to go into teaching. Cory Schlesinger Retweeted Daniel Bove A three-year letterman for the Huskers, Schlesinger finished his senior season with 456 yards and four touchdowns on just 63 carries for 7.2 yards per tote. "A lot of coaches saw me," Schlesinger said. 1991 For Schlesinger, the face mask-destroying clashes were a good sign; they meant he was doing his job, moving defendersaside and making room for the running back. [2], Schlesinger was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round (192nd overall) of the 1995 NFL Draft. 2023 Detroit Lions, Ltd. 57 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. 1994 Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. He owns a decade of experience as a strength and conditioning coach, having also spent three seasons at Santa Clara. 127 In 2004, he was named as an alternate to the 2005 Pro Bowl for the third-straight season. 1990 We present them here for purely educational purposes. 17.6 Mike O'Hara takes a look at how teams have fared with the No. Wow,someone that was aware that he chose a job that could cause himself harmand doesnt blame anyone for his decision. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. From 1995 to 2006, Schlesinger played 181 games for the Lions, carrying 167 times for 473 yards and five touchdowns. Register now! I dont think you guys truly understand what the settlement was about. However, he was released at the end of training camp, losing out to rookie sixth-round draft pick Reagan Mauia. Schlesinger, who turns 48 in mid-June, always had a plan for life after football. You must be logged in to leave a comment. [2] During that season he finished as the team's fifth-leading rusher with 48 carries for 193 yards and one touchdown. Cory Schlesinger. 34/17 Att. 63 We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Cory Schlesinger Overview. . "For the most part, the physical part, I enjoyed that part of the game. Big blocks, receptions, and runs of fullback Cory Schlesinger's 12 year career. As professionals these guys take a chance every time they go out on the playing field. We need to get these back for our kids. Latest on FB Cory Schlesinger including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on NFL.com Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. Oh the power of suggestion is a rabid one,I 4get stuff here & there maybe I can join the concussion suit too,after all I have watched quite a bit of football from my recliner over the years. [2], He also won the 189-pound wrestling state championship twice during his prep career. "There's a few guys that we do a few things with that they also mention the same type of symptoms out there," Schlesinger said. In that, Schlesinger is like a lot of former players. The future, however, is uncertain, and where that is concerned, so is Schlesinger. I would say theres a little bit of an effect in there.. A Runner, A Receiver, And Most Importantly A Blocker. A linebacker and running back for the Discoverers, he rushed for 1,504 . Cory Schlesinger played 181 games over his career. He enjoys driving in demolition derbies during the summer. He wanted to teach and not every former player can sit on his porch and do nothing 365 days a year, especially a guy in his 30s or 40s. Senior (1994)Schlesinger capped a stellar senior season with a heroic effort in the national championship against Miami in the 1995 Orange Bowl. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Absolutely. "I didn't go to the Combine. He said he was going to teach shop classes in high school. "I was preparing myself for life after football.". He carried a season-best four times for nine yards against Kansas. Schlesinger was a two-time all-state selection at linebacker at Columbus High School, leading the team in tackles as a junior and senior. 5.2 . It was quite high. He was also named to the 2001 All-Pro Team by Sports Illustrated's Paul Zimmerman and to the College and Pro Football Newsweekly 2001 All-Pro Second-team squad. I played football 11 years and hockey for 13 anduhhh, the moops. [2], In 2000, Schlesinger played in all 16 games for the fifth time in six NFL seasons and second year as the Lions' starting fullback. I didn't have an agent. 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. During his time as an undergraduate, Schlesinger completed a pair of internships at Wake Forest in 2007 under strength coach Ethan Reeve and a pair of internships at North . 2014 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. it. Proud to hear hes not blaming the league for it, and not regretting the decision to play. 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. Cory Schlesinger (40) Fullback - Honors & Awards 13-Year NFL Career (Detroit, 1995-2006; Miami, 2007) Sixth-Round NFL Draft Pick (Detroit Lions, 1995) . It's also available for basketball, baseball and hockey. Schlesinger also played a key role on special teams, producing five tackles. Perhaps he simply cannot remember the things he might have, in retrospect, changed. Even after gaining national recognition during the NCAA tournament as "Crazy Beard Guy," Cory Schlesinger shifted the limelight to his athletes and their efforts. Cory Schlesinger had 1,445 receiving yards over his career. Cory Michael Schlesinger (born June 23, 1972) [1] is a former American football fullback of the National Football League. Who doesnt have memory loss? When Schlesinger walked off the field, he had no indication that he had not played his last game of football. 7.2 And then 5 minutes later he says he does have regrets! Hell I have problems remembering things and I didnt play football. The Raiders, Packers, Panthers and Lions were among the teams that showed interest, Schlesinger said. CORY SCHLESINGER Schlesinger, Cory Michael Height: 6-0 Weight: 243 Born: June 23, 1972 Columbus, NE High School: Columbus (NE) Att. Cory Schlesinger weighed 247 lbs (112 kg) when playing. "Would I (still) play the game? Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value. He added 31 yards on eight carries in the season-opening win over West Virginia in the Kickoff Classic. 706 POWERFUL - RocknStock (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLsrNbDQEN0), \u0026 2. Long "That's really what we're looking for is them to take care of us if something does happen. ): Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/StrangeVoodooTVCashApp - $StrangeVoodooTVSONG(S) USED: 1. Schlesinger, who turns 48 in mid-June, always had a plan for life after football. 3.6 He and Chris Spielman are the two grittiest, hard-nosed Leos since the championship 50s. Career SummaryOne of the standouts in a historic lineage of great Husker fullbacks, Cory Schlesinger enjoyed a prolific NFL career after making history in the Nebraska backfield. 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