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Bruschi receives 12th player award!
Tedy Bruschi's Unofficial Fan Club
Taking my inspiration from Eric Bueide now defunct Ultimate Brisby's - Ty Law Fan Club Page, I am starting the Unofficial Tedy Bruschi Fan Club. I am attempting to make this Fan Club Official but currently it remains purely my tribute to the efforts of Tedy Bruschi. Membership will entail the Monthly (during season only) "Bruschi's Brewings" a review that I generate from each month's performance which includes all the quotables and notables regarding Tedy Bruschi. It will also place your name upon this page in order of entrance into the Unofficial Tedy Bruschi fan club. If and when the club becomes 'Official' then further options will hopefully become available. So if you wish to join then send me an email with "JOIN BRUSCHI" in the subject at my account here: Sign me up as a Bruschi Backer!
Bruschi's Backers
| 1 | Randy "Zip" Pierce |
| 2 | Jamie Farrell |
| 3 | Brian Poor |
| 4 | Mike McKenney |
| 5 | Paul "P-man" Martin |
| 6 | Chandra Savage |
| 7 | Karen Ayers |
| 8 | Mike Palinski |
| 9 | Jennifer Bulawka |
| 10 | John Cooney |
| 11 | Alonzo Portugal Jr |
| 12 | Bill "Gibba" Giberson |
| 13 | Shawn Reed |
| 14 | Mike Allen |
| 15 | Frank Failla |
| 16 | Brian "gameboy" Doherty |
| 17 | Robert Lo Presti |
| 18 | Andy Silvia |
| 19 | Mark Anderson |
| 20 | Rob Scrofano SR. |
| 21 | Rob Scrofano JR. |
| 22 | Scott Rossi |
| 23 | Larry Sibley |
| 24 | Paul Kane |
| 25 | Kathy Kane |
| 26 | Mike Allen |
| 27 | Ryan Thomas |
| 28 | Melissa French |
| 29 | William French |
| 30 | Andrew French |
| 31 | Steve Gordon |
| 32 | NE Scott (Scott Holt) |
| 33 | Eric "Weezle" Gagnon |
| 34 | Chad LaBonte |
| 35 | Ben Bloom |
| 36 | Dr. Jeanmarie A. Cehi |
| 37 | George Sullivan |
| 38 | John Fallon |
| 39 | Tom Cardone |
| 40 | Louisa McLain |
| 41 | Mike Spillane |
| 42 | Chris Sheridan |
| 43 | George Bouchard |
| 44 | Ruth Bouchard |
| *45* | Bobby Myerow |
| 46 | J. Payne |
| 47 | Dave Boland |
| 48 | Kate Crowley |
| 49 | Rehannen Montoya |
| 50 | Karen Cardoza |
| 51 | Jonathan Dator |
| Who will be #54??!!?? |
| Season | Games | Starts | Tackle: | Assist | Solo | SAX (ok Sacks) | Forced Fumble | Fumble Recovery | Interception |
| 1996 | 16 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 16 | 1 | 30 | 5 | 25 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 16 | 7 | 77 | 27 | 50 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 14 | 14 | 106 | 35 | 71 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 16 | 16 | 107 | 36 | 71 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 78 | 38 | 331 | 104 | 227 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 Playoffs | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 1997 Playoffs | 2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | |
| 1996 Playoffs | 3 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | - | 1 |
| 2000 Games | Tackle: | Assist | Solo | SAX (ok Sacks) | Forced Fumble | Fumble Recovery |
| Tampa Bay | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NY Jets | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minnesota | 13 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Miami | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denver | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Indianapolis | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NY Jets | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| @Indianapolis | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buffalo | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| @Cleveland | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cincinatti | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| @Detroit | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kansas City | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| @Chicago | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| @Buffalo | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miami | 8 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2K Totals | 107 | 36 | 71 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
ESPN on Tedy Bruschi - season and career statistics!
Patriot Media Guide - Tedy's life and career details
| Tedy Bruschi signed a two year contract with the New England Patriots during the offseason. He turned down a larger signing bonus and longer contract with the Green Bay Packers and former linebacker coach Bo Pelini. He likewise turned down the opportunity to play for forver Defensive Coordinator, Steve Sidwell, now with the Seattle Seahawks.. |
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A fan of my page who resides in CT sent me a picture he took from the Patriots Draft Day party. It's great to see and hear about the time and attention Tedy is willing to provide for his young fans. I'm a fan of his play on the field and who isn't a fan of attitudes like this? Now why young 'Mike' (?) isn't wearing a Bruschi jersey is another matter! |
Why do I keep a Bruschi page? Tedy plays with his heart on the line at all times and he's never quitting. He's challenged by being a 'tweener,' meaning that he is between sizes for NFL play. Still he performs at a high level and shows that his constantly running motor and natural ability can overcome that. I've seen him Bull Rush a 300+ lineman (Boselli) and I've seen him blaze past an OL with his speed. His coverage needs development and he'll be a starting star for this team.
Early in his rookie season I took note of this man who shares my birthday. Soon his performanc and effort won our hearts and has been adopted by our section (116) as a fan favorite. He puts his all into every play and that typifies what I respect as well as that quality of which our team needs more.
| Pic. 1 | Tedy in Goal Line stand against Miami (from our seats) |
| Pic. 2 | Tedy leaving the field after 41-7 rout of Chargers. The longest playing time of his NFL career |
| Pic. 3 | Close up of Tedy post game! |
| Pic. 4 | Tedy and Willie High Five (Photo Courtesy of (and with permission from) PFW on-line) |
| Pic. 5 | In 1996 the Home Brew of Brian "Coach" Poor was completed using this label for bottling. This fine AFC Champion Brew is bottled and labeled for our private consumption under the auspicious name of Bruschi's Victory Brewsky. The Elixir is now entirely consumed but Tedy keeps (kept) a sample bottle in his locker. |
| Pic. 6 | During the 1997 Season, David "Charts" Chartier joined me in producing a fine quality stout which we elected to use as a sequel to our highly rated first run. Being the second series it was dubbed "Bruschi Brew II" and was even more successful than the first run. Both BEvERages now adorn my Bruschi Tribute with autographs of the man himself. He has been sent a sample of the Beverage although no review has been provided. |
| Pic. 7 | One of my two Autographed Bruschi Jerseys as I know have a second...(note autograph on the slant of the '4'' Signed 6/10/97 - his first Pro Jersey Signing. |
| Pic. 8 | Tedy Says: "To All Bruschi Backers, Have a Drink on Me - Tedy 'Ice Cold' Bruschi #54" |
| Pic. 9 | Tedy signing autographs at Fan Appreciation Day 6/7/98 |
| Pic. 10 | Bruschi planting Glenn Foley into the turf. |
| Pic. 11 | Radio Station WPXC did an interview - or see their page here (while it lasts) |
| Pic. 12 | Tedy Wants YOU to be a Bruschi Backer! |
| Pic. 13 | Unlucky picture #13 showcases Tedy at Training Camp |
| Pic. 14 | Tedy gives Zip a wave as he departs the Minnesota game |
| Pic. 15 | Another NEW Bruschi Backer Scott Rossi got a smile and Wave at Training camp! |
| Pic. 16 | Bruschi raising the '99 training camp crowd after blocking a punt in drills. |
| Pic. 17 | Zip watches Tedy sign a hat after the scrimmage at Foxboro. Tedy had a good scrimmage which included a sack! |
| VIDEO | An .mpg file of Tedy being announced at Patriots Preview (w/ sound) |
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Tedy Bruschi Postion: Outside Linebacker Jersey Number: 54 Height: 6-0 Weight: 245 Year: 3rd Draft: 3 (86th'96/ Arizona Born: 06/09/73 City: San Francisco State: California |
How Acquired: Tedy Bruschi was drafted by the Patriots with a third round selection (86th overall) obtained from the Detroit Lions along with a 1996 fourth (Chris Sullivan) and sixth (Marrio Grier) round selection in exchange for New England's 1996 third round selection (76th overall).
College: Bruschi tied the NCAA Division I-A career sack record with 52.0 quarterback sacks, equalling the mark set by former Alabama All-American Derrick Thomas, now an All-Pro performer for the Kansas City Chiefs ... Bruschi's 74 tackles for losses ranks sixth in Division I-A history ... compiled 185 total tackles (137 solos), forced six fumbles and recovered five during his collegiate career ... played defensive end for Arizona's "Desert Swarm" defense, but will be tried at middle linebacker in the Patriots' defensive scheme ... utilized his explosive quickness off the ball to compensate for his size ... has shown great agility and ability to shed blockers. 1995: Consensus All-American and All-Pac-10 selection his senior year ... totaled 56 tackles (44 solos), including 14.5 sacks (-96 yards) and 19.5 tackles for losses of 110 yards ... his sack total ranked third in the nation ... added four pass deflections and forced one fumble ... registered three sacks and blocked an extra point attempt at Illinois (9/16) ... made six tackles, including two sacks and three stops for losses vs. Washington (10/21) ... added another multiple sack performance with two sacks at Washington State ... closed out his Arizona career with a season-high 11 tackles, including four sacks for a loss of 17 yards and a pair of deflected passes in a 31-28 triumph over state-rival Arizona State (11/24). 1994: Earned consensus All-American honors and was one of four finalists for the Lombardi Award given annually to the top lineman in the nation ... he was also a finalist for Football News' National Defensive Player of the Year Award ... totaled 39 tackles, of which 10 were sacks for a loss of 65 yards and a total of 15 tackles for losses totaling 86 yards ... forced one fumble and recovered four others ...put a hit on Stanford quarterback Steve Stenstrom, which altered the throw and resulted in an interception by teammate Tony Bouie, who raced 49 yards for a touchdown in a 34-10 victory ... logged four tackles for losses, including a pair of sacks at Oregon (10/29) despite seeing limited playing time due to a shoulder injury sustained the week before ... had a consecutive streak of games with a sack snapped on October 1 vs. Oregon State ...recorded three sacks (-29 yards) vs. Utah in the Freedom Bowl. 1993: Earned second-team All-American honors after setting an all-time school record with 19 sacks (-143 yards) as a sophomore, breaking the previous record of 15 (Steve Boadway in 1984) ... earned first-team All-Pac-10 honors and was named the team's Most Valuable Player ... his 27.5 tackles for losses, including 19 sacks were each career highs ... credited with 3.5 sacks (-43 yards) and forced a fumble in a 16-14 victory over Illinois ... registered a pair of sacks vs. both Southern California and Oregon State... posted two critical fourth quarter sacks to take the Cougars out of scoring range vs. Washington State ... added 2.5 sacks for a loss of 14 yards vs. Oregon ... recorded a sack vs. Miami in the Fiesta Bowl and received the bowl's defensive player of the game honors in a 29-0 shutout. 1992: Played strongside outside linebacker prior to his transition to the defensive line in 1993 ... started just one of 12 games and still managed to post 4.5 sacks for the season. 1991: Missed the first three games of the season due to a pinched nerve in his neck ... returned and started vs. UC-Long Beach and Washington as a true freshman, but suffered a broken left thumb and was redshirted.
Personal: Tedy Lacap Bruschi was born on June 9, 1973 in San Francisco, Calif. ... he attended Roseville (Calif.) High, where he lettered twice in football, earning all-conference, all-northern California and all-metro honors as a defensive tackle ... was a two-year captain on the football team ... also earned two letters in track and one in wrestling ... was a standout shot put and discus participant ... wrestled in the heavyweight division ... majored in communications at Arizona ... reportedly married during the summer of '97 to his longtime love Heidi Bomberger. In an interview on Patriots Preview, he told Mike Lynch that he only plays the Sax for her now.
Extra Points: Tedy tied Derrick Thomas' all-time NCAA Division I-A record with 52 career quarterback sacks while leading Arizona's "Desert Swarm" defense. Tedy was among the Arizona players featured on the cover of Sport Illustrated's 1994 college football preview. Tedy enjoys playing the saxophone.
Tedy Bruschi earned $246,700 in 1996 - according to USA Today. Eighteen players were paid less than Tedy while 39 players received a higher compensation. Marty Moore is the only linebacker paid less than Bruschi.
