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Tedy Bruschi Tribute
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Visit Our Sister Site: Totally Tedy!
| 11/19/03 | Overdue Stats updated along with more Backers! |
| 10/20/03 | Seymour Note on the FG Block - Backers and Stats! |
| 10/16/03 | More Backers and Tedy's team leading Stats! |
| 10/7/03 | Tennessee Titan's Game - Stats |
| 10/1/03 | Photo Gallery - Stats - Backers |
| 9/24/03 | Stats Updated from the Jets Victory |
| 9/18/03 |
Bruschi Leads Rebound in Philly! Defensive Player of the Week! Notes & Quotes, Stats and more Backers! |
| 11/8/02 | There's a new site in town which is a MUST for Bruschi Backers |
| 2/26/02 | Tedy himself sends us a new Picture and a Message for the Backers: here |
Bruschi earns the trifecta of Awards in 2000 Season:
1) Ed Block Courage Award (Teammate Voting)
2) 12th player award for 2000 Season! (Fan Voting)
3) New England Patriots Unsung Hero Award
| 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 |
| 2001 | 15 | 10 | 73 | 19 | 54 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 | 11 | 11 | 64 | 19 | 45 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Totals | 104 | 59 | 468 | 142 | 316 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 4 |
| 2001 Playoff Totals |
3 | 3 | 15 | 2 | 13 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| vs. Oakland Riaders | 1 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| at Pittsburgh Steelers |
1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | .5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Superbowl St. Louis Rams |
1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 |
| 2003 Games | Tackle: | Assist | Solo | SAX (ok Sacks) | Forced Fumble | Fumble Recovery | Interceptions |
| @Buffalo Bills | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| @Philadelphia Eagles | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| New York Jets | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| @Washington Redskins | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tennessee Titans | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New York Giants | 16 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| @Miami Dolphins | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cleveland Browns | 8 | 4 | 4 | ||||
| @Denver Broncos | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 Totals | 77 | 28 | 48 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
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ESPN on Tedy Bruschi - season and career statistics!
Patriot Media Guide - Tedy's life and career details
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10/20/03 - Blocked FG ultimately breaks Patriots Swoon Song in Miami
and Tedy's role? 9/18/03 - Bruschi runs on emotion: Linebacker is all heart - Boston Herald Patriots LB Tedy Bruschi named AFC Player of the Week - Patritos.com 3/1/02 - Karen has provided a few links of some note: Bruschi Rides Through Coaching Carousel Bruschi Interview Pre-Superbowl (Realplayer) 2/26/02 From Tedy direct: Tell all of the "Bruschi Backers" that I truly appreciate all of the support and I just love seeing all of their names on the website. I hope to see many of you at training camp. If you see me after practice just say, "Hey Tedy, I'm a Bruschi Backer!" and I'll be sure to come over and say hi. That's if I'm not totally exhausted after practice. Most already are aware Tedy Jr. has been stealing the spotlight but some may not be aware there is another boy joining us near to Tedy's own Birthday! - Zip 12/29/01 " Tedy Bruschi is a microcosm of the Pats, an overachiever who
keeps making plays 12/3/01 1/26/01 "I would say that even though Bruschi is playing on regular downs, he is playing some on third down, he is on the punt team, he is one the kickoff return team, you just can't say enough about Tedy. That kid is just a football player. You put him out there and he just plays good no matter what you ask him to do. He would probably play on offense if we needed him." Bruschi did not play against the Chargers but after the game ensured we in section 116 knew his stance "I'll be back - I'll be back very soon!" Injured in the Miami Game, Bruschi did return to play but a knee bruise has him listed as questionable for the Chargers game. All indications including his own quote claim he will play. Bruschi also quipped that 'the Patriots went down hoping to continue some butt kicking but instead had their butts kicked' - now hopefully they are ready to respond properly. Tedy Bruschi is the most stable part of the New England Patriots Linebacking Crew. His hard work ethic, capable signal calling and tenacious play have earned him the starting Weak Side Linebacker position. Here are several reviews of Bruschi and his corps: Beyond Bruschi - Boston Herald Linebacker Preview - Patriots.com 4/16/01 - Received an email from Tedy to all Bruschi Backers - See Message Board or: Subject: To the Bruschi Backers |
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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. (Achieved)
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.
Do you really want to know everything possible about Tedy Bruschi? There is a brand new site which is "Totally Tedy" run by Karen Cardoza (Bruschi Backer #50). Her website at www.patriotworld.com is an astounding collection of Tedy Bruschi details. It is simply unparalleled on the web. A Bruschi Backer who has not read her recapture of his full career is missing some great detail! Thank-you "Mrs. Bruschi" for bringing us this excellent tribute!
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Tedy Bruschi Postion: Outside Linebacker Jersey Number: 54 Height: 6-0 Weight: 245 Year: 5th 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 had an eventful occasion last December as his wife Heidi gave birth to their son and future Hall of Famer: Tedy Jr.
Losing my eyes has put a bit of a damper on my card collection and the Bruschi cards are sadly no exception.
I have managed to collect ten Tedy Bruschi football cards while learning that the books aren't quite up to date on how many such cards actually exist. I have many duplicates and I'm interested in trading or purchasing cards which I have yet to acquire. Below is a list of the cards that I have managed to collect as well as those KNOWN to be missing - please email me with any information you obtain - especially if it pertains to my getting a missing card.
8/2 - Have enhanced the collection - should update soon!
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