He cannot rule out, of course, that headaches or other ailments will afflict him in the future. ", 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. Hopefully nothing more severe will come of it, but I can't really tell you," Schlesinger said. Y/G When did Cory Schlesinger retire? 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. The mistake these guys made are aplentyyou didnt HAVE to buy those 31 carsyou didnt HAVE to own 4 properties at once. Schlesinger was the 2005 recipient of the Detroit Lions/Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association/Pro Football Writers Association's Media-Friendly "Good Guy" Award. In 2007, Schlesinger signed with the Miami Dolphins on March 11, 2007 in anticipation he would become the lead blocker for running back Ronnie Brown. He again played on special teams, finishing second on team with 27 tackles. All Schlesinger wanted was a chance, and he got that. Rushing, none1994 Orange Bowl ? 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. 9vs. Utah All rights reserved. "Hopefully nothing more will come of it. Come on Topcide you know this is the new America and that its never your fault for what you put in your body. ", FIFA World Cup - Best Goals from Every Angle, Draw for the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023, FOX SPORTS, SPEED, SPEED.COM & 2023 Fox Media LLC and Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. I still would have probably done it the exact same way.". [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. "We'll find out. Solid in the classroom, Schlesinger added first-team academic All-Big Eight honors as a senior industrial technology major. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 12/9 He returned to the lineup against the San Francisco 49ers on November 12 to play in his 174th career game, which moved him into a tie for seventh with placekicker Eddie Murray (19801991) on the team's all-time games played list.[2]. Jun 1, 2014 6:55 PM Cory Michael Schlesinger (born June 23, 1972) is a former American football fullback of the National Football League. He added 31 yards on eight carries in the season-opening win over West Virginia in the Kickoff Classic. POWERFUL - RocknStock (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLsrNbDQEN0), \u0026 2. Schlesinger was a two-time all-state selection at linebacker at Columbus High School, leading the team in tackles as a junior and senior. Hell, there have been warnings on packs for allmost 2 decades now. 41vs. Texas Tech Cory Schlesinger had 1,445 receiving yards over his career. Totals As a rookie, he played all 16 regular-season games mostly on special teams with two starts on offense. It was kind of an interesting thing. He was a volunteer speaker at the 1993 Omaha Youth Rap Session. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 193 I say bullcrap. Fullbacks were not a high priority for NFL teams even 25 years ago, and they're even less so today. Cory Michael Schlesinger (born June 23, 1972) [1] is a former American football fullback of the National Football League. 4.0 1993 Absolutely. 127 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 You just played on. During his time with the Broncos, Schlesinger worked directly with the men's and women's basketball programs. "Sometimes it's funny because the little hits sometimes will do it more," Schlesinger said. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Workers should be compensated for injuries on the job. . "Ask me in 10 years and see what happened," Schlesinger said with alaugh. These cultivated healthy mental states, and emotional outlets. And then 5 minutes later he says he does have regrets! I didn't go to the Senior Bowl. 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. suing a tobacco company after helath effects from smoking is absurd, sorry it just is. He carried six times for 29 yards against the Wildcats. He scored his lone touchdown on a five-yard run against Colorado. Schlesinger's first score against the Hurricanes came on a 15-yard burst with 7:38 left in the game, and was followed by Tommie Frazier's two-point conversion pass to tight end Eric Alford to tie the score at 17. 41vs.Texas Tech He was an academic All-Big Eight selection as an industrial technology major at Nebraska. The fullback has compared notes with some other former players, and amid the individuals in need of hip replacements, knee replacements and other repair, Schlesinger said there are somewho also see memory problems cropping up. 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. Love the sport but makes you wonder. Schlesinger has been cut by the Dolphins, according to Miami Herald columnist Armando Salguero's Dolphins in Depth blog. Before that, he simply enjoyed being on the field in training camp with pro players. He had a season-high nine-yard run against Utah to finish with a season-best 14 yards against the Utes. 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. He and Chris Spielman are the two grittiest, hard-nosed Leos since the championship 50s. For his efforts during the season, he was voted the Chuck Hughes Most Improved Player by teammates and was also voted onto Howie Long's Tough Guy team. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. I have to remember things a lot more; I have to think about things more. Schlesinger, though, admits he likely would have tweaked the trademark blocking style that earned him the nickname "Sledge. "There are some residual (effects)," Schlesinger told co-host Zig Fracassi and me Sunday on SiriusXM NFL Radio. He added 65 yards, including a 14-yard touchdown run, on a season-high eight carries in the victory over Colorado. I don't want anything else if nothing happens. i would think any former player of the lions would want to forget. Schlesinger knew he had to make an impression early as a rookie, and he recalls his performance in a short-yardage drill that might have cemented his place on the roster. He also would remain a core special teams player. 38.0 [2], He also won the 189-pound wrestling state championship twice during his prep career. Schlesinger's hard-charging runs through the heart of the Hurricane defense gave the Huskers a 24-17 win to cap a 13-0 seasonand its first national title since 1971. You're supposed to strike with your fist first, but you know that's not happening. He played in the 1993 Orange Bowl, but did not record a carry. "So far, I've been pretty lucky.". Schlesinger rushed for a career-high 84 yards on six carries in the win over Texas Tech, including a career-long 41-yard burst. ", First published on June 6, 2014 / 1:45 PM. [2] During that season he finished as the team's fifth-leading rusher with 48 carries for 193 yards and one touchdown. G/S Learn how your comment data is processed. From 1995 to 2006, Schlesinger played 181 games for the Lions, carrying 167 times for 473 yards and five touchdowns. Senior (1994)Schlesinger capped a stellar senior season with a heroic effort in the national championship against Miami in the 1995 Orange Bowl. He Truly Had The Talent To Do All Those Tasks And Then Some. [2] He completed a degree in industrial technology education at the University of Nebraska[5] and spent parts of the 19951997 off-seasons as a student teacher at Park Middle School in Lincoln, Nebraska and taught at his alma mater during the 19981999 off-seasons. 18 overall pick in the NFL Draft. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. He was even more dangerous as a receiver, hauling in 197 receptions for 1,445 yards and nine scores in his career in Detroit. "The cool part was just being with the players," he said. Im 46 and I have memory loss from time to time. Att. "That sounded like a great job for me.". He enjoys driving in demolition derbies during the summer. On offense, he was part of team's "jumbo" package at goal-line and in short-yardage with he and Vardell sharing the backfield. I mean outside of doing what you love, it seems that the risks arent worth. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. In 2001, the Lions named Marty Mornhinweg head coach and the team moved away from a power rushing attack to the west coast offense. Schlesinger, who turns 48 in mid-June, always had a plan for life after football. He actually gave me the nickname 'Anvil.' 1994 Good luck with your health Mr. Schlesinger. Enjoy, EveryBuddy!iFunny: NFLAF (https://ifunny.co/user/NFLAF)Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrangeVoodooTVInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/strangevoodootv/Please Visit Us At: https://www.strangevoodootv.comSupport Me Here (Thank You !! He got a chance to give the scouts another look at Nebraska's Pro Day workouts. He was an alternate in the 2002 Pro Bowl to starter Mike Alstott. Corey Schlesinger, Is The Model Of What A True Fullback Should Be. "For the most part, the physical part, I enjoyed that part of the game. Just keep swimming. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in th A linebacker and running back for the Discoverers, he rushed for 1,504 . In a small HS gym he would take a basketball, hold it out about chest high and bounce it HARD off the floor. 11/8 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. Following his senior season, Schlesinger was chosen in the sixth round of the 1995 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. [3] The fullback, in addition to rushing and blocking responsibilities, can also be more involved in the passing game. Cory Michael Schlesinger (born June 23, 1972) is a former American football fullback of the National Football League. Cory Schlesinger had 1,445 receiving yards over his career. Even many of the players who suffer serious health consequences from playing football say theyd do it again. TDs Just keep swimming. Wow,someone that was aware that he chose a job that could cause himself harmand doesnt blame anyone for his decision. Would be cool to have a former NFL stud as your freaking high school teacher! Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Who doesnt have memory loss? At least the league is attempting to lessen the probability of injury through practice constraints. "Would I (still) play the game? 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. School: Nebraska. In their moment of need, the Cornhuskers gave the football to their fullback, and Schlesinger tucked it under his arm and delivered. Former Husker football player and Columbus High graduate Cory Schlesinger works with a student in his industrial arts class at Allen Park High School in Michigan. [2], In 2003, Schlesinger was voted by his teammates as the Bobby Layne Offensive Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award winner and as the Mike Utley Spirit Award winner. A Runner, A Receiver, And Most Importantly A Blocker. Long Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Cory Schlesinger was born on June 23, 1972 in Columbus, Nebraska, USA. The future, however, is uncertain, and where that is concerned, so is Schlesinger. It's also available for basketball, baseball and hockey. 16 Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Height 6'00". Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. Who doesnt have to constantly think things? I'd say I had a pretty good day that day. Find out more. He has put that plan to use, teaching in the Allen Park system for 12 years. He played college football at Nebraska. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 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. 1992 Photo courtesy of Bill Riggs. In his time, he has revolutionized In-Season Training. joking aside on detriot, i commend Mr. Schlesinger on his evaluation of who really is responsible for his trouble(s). College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. 9vs. Utah 1994 National Champion Would I [still] play the game? 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. And a lot of physical and mental ailment unfortunately arise from playing for extended times. That was spelled out to him in his first meeting with legendary offensive coordinator Tom Moore. You've got your head up. It happens. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. 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. 34/17 Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 8:19PM. [2], He earned All-Big Eight honorable mention honors in 1994 in a coaches poll and a Phillips 66 Academic All-Big Eight pick the same year. He served as one of squad's most productive special teams players for a fourth consecutive season, with his 18 tackles ranking fifth on the Lions. 4 Join our linker program. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 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. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. I still would have probably done it the exact same way.. "I didn't go to the Combine. ", "I don't want (doctors) to drain my bank with all the hard work that I've done for many, many years because of the money I put in (the NFL's) pockets, too," he said. Sounded like a cannon going off. Or write about sports? Mike O'Hara predicts what the Detroit Lions will do in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Cory Schlesinger was born on June 23, 1972. Redshirt Season(1991)Schlesinger redshirted for the Huskers. [2] He also played fullback as a senior in 1990. joking aside on detriot, i commend Mr. Schlesinger on his evaluation of who really is responsible for his trouble(s). He also caught four passes for 42 yards. Y/A Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. See full bio Born: June 23, 1972 in Columbus, Nebraska, USA More at IMDbPro Contact Info: View agent, publicist, legal on IMDbPro Known For Do you have a sports website? NCAA Guide for College-Bound Student-Athletes, NCAA International Student-Athlete Standards, Pinnacle Bank Arena Store (400 Pinnacle Arena Dr.), Pinnacle Bank Arena Store Curbside Pickup. Mike O'Hara takes a look at how teams have fared with the No. [2], Schlesinger was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round (192nd overall) of the 1995 NFL Draft. He averaged 4.0 yards per carry and 17.6 yards per game. 6 / CBS Detroit. I guess the education really wasn't there yet.". Now that head injuries are the biggest concern facing the game of football, those dented facemasks dont seem like something to celebrate. I liked hitting the wedge. Put it that way. The 41-year-old Schlesinger now works as a high school teacher and says he sometimes has minor memory problems that he worries will get more severe. His first one, with a vital two-point conversion tacked on, tied the game at 17-17 with 7:38 left in the game. If a QB has a bad day, the WRs have bad days. Most people have no concept of how it feels to do what Schlesinger did on a regular basis,colliding so forcefully with other playersthat his face mask would break. Amazing how many idiots here are making fun of the guys memory loss. Learn more about this major update here. Hits to the helmet from 12 years as a Detroit Lions fullback have started to take their toll on Cory Schlesinger. September 1, 2007. "It was a good job for that time.". Schlesinger said he isn't bitter about this. #WeAreTheVall. 1991 Cory Schlesinger Coaches Index An ad blocker has likely prevented this video content from loading. "I was never knocked out, but there's been dings a few times where the white lines on the field would turn green and you'd get cross-eyed a few times, but kind of shook it off and played," Schlesinger continued. PFR HOF Monitor: 3.80 (706th among RB, average HOF RB is 106.95). 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. 41vs.Texas Tech Rushing, none1994 Orange Bowl ? To me it starts with high school coaches who brutalize their kids with hard nose practices and continues throughout college as well. Y/G He has put that plan to use, teaching in the Allen Park system for 12 years. June 6, 2014 / 1:45 PM 17.6 "He told me, 'you're not going to run the ball; you're not going to catch the ball,'" Schlesinger said. "You laughed about it. 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