Hits to the helmet from 12 years as a Detroit Lions fullback have started to take their toll on Cory Schlesinger. Cory Schlesinger played 181 games over his career. He was just the sixth NU fullback in history to score two touchdowns in the same game. Playing in the league can afford a player a lavish lifestyle, but when you continue to live like a baller when you no longer have the same amount of incomeWHAT DO YOU THINK IS GOING TO HAPPEN!? All Schlesinger wanted was a chance, and he got that. 6-48, 2 TD, Year He Always Went Down Fighting To The End. suing a tobacco company after helath effects from smoking is absurd, sorry it just is. During his time with the Broncos, Schlesinger worked directly with the men's and women's basketball programs. [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. 11/0 . But someone should further examine the high schools and colleges as well. All rights reserved. For the season, he rushed for 1,514 yards and 23 touchdowns (including nine 100-yard games). G/S 41vs.Texas Tech Rushing, none1994 Orange Bowl ? We present them here for purely educational purposes. Or write about sports? 5.6 On offense, he was part of team's "jumbo" package at goal-line and in short-yardage with he and Vardell sharing the backfield. As players, you get paid a high reward for playing a high risk game. Mike O'Hara takes a look at what we learned from the Detroit Lions' Week 17 victory over the Chicago Bears. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round of the 1995 NFL Draft. 2014 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. You just played on. In their moment of need, the Cornhuskers gave the football to their fullback, and Schlesinger tucked it under his arm and delivered. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Husker Junior Varsity Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. It was a good job for that time. His first one, with a vital two-point conversion tacked on, tied the game at 17-17 with 7:38 left in the game. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in th "I would say there's a little bit of an effect in there.". Posed for pictures with a developmentally disabled person and sat and talked with him for several minutes. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. I liked hitting the wedge. If football was so good to him, why does he still need a job? But the Lions had not drafted him to run the ball or catch. Cory Schlesinger. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. joking aside on detriot, i commend Mr. Schlesinger on his evaluation of who really is responsible for his trouble(s). Senior (1994)Schlesinger capped a stellar senior season with a heroic effort in the national championship against Miami in the 1995 Orange Bowl. . Corey Schlesinger, Is The Model Of What A True Fullback Should Be. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round of the 1995 NFL Draft. Cory Schlesinger (40) Fullback - Honors & Awards 13-Year NFL Career (Detroit, 1995-2006; Miami, 2007) Sixth-Round NFL Draft Pick (Detroit Lions, 1995) . If a center has a bad day, a point guard can still carry the game. Love the sport but makes you wonder. Sometimes it's just the glances that really do some damage.". Cory Schlesinger weighed 247 lbs (112 kg) when playing. I have to remember things a lot more; I have to think about things more. Cory Schlesinger had 1,445 receiving yards over his career. 41vs. Texas Tech He was the backup to Vardell at most times during the 1998 season but did see playing time in the backfield. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these. "Would I (still) play the game? I liked blocking. 1991 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. Im 46 and I have memory loss from time to time. Good luck with your health Mr. Schlesinger. Not a member? Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 2:31PM. 48 16vs. North Texas It was a fun time, it was very enjoyable, met some great players and got to do a lot of fun things, but then again, we'll find out. "But doing it as many times as I did, it probably wasn't the best thing to do. We'll see what the future has for us. If goalie has a bad day, wingers can still carry a game and help on defense if youre the type into shot blocking. Sometimes I wonder if football is worth it. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 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. He's the guy I wanted to be with the most -- how he prepared himself, how he practiced, how he played. Do you have a sports website? 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. "On three plays it was me and Spielman. Put it that way. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round of the 1995 NFL Draft. [2], He would finish second on the team in rushing in 1994 with 456 yards and four touchdowns including 7.2 yards-per-carry. I cant remember who Corey Schlesinger was. "There were three good plays that kind of sealed the deal for me staying with the Lions. Go Lions! NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. He played college football at Nebraska. 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. 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. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. "I have to remember kids" names (as an industrial arts instructor). 127 Most former players, he said, would respond similarly. Just my opinion-so here goes. He graduated from Nebraska with a desire to go into teaching. 1991 . Just keep swimming. College University of Nebraska. Draft: Detroit Lions in the 6th round (192nd overall) of the 1995 NFL Draft. Year He added 65 yards, including a 14-yard touchdown run, on a season-high eight carries in the victory over Colorado. 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 also rushed for 51 yards and a career-best two touchdowns on just three carries in a win over Pacific. At least the league is attempting to lessen the probability of injury through practice constraints. Schlesinger was a two-time all-state selection at linebacker at Columbus High School, leading the team in tackles as a junior and senior. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Cory Michael Schlesinger (born June 23, 1972) is a former American football fullback of the National Football League. 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. Schlesinger, who turns 48 in mid-June, always had a plan for life after football. TDs 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. Redshirt Season(1991)Schlesinger redshirted for the Huskers. Rushing, none1994 Orange Bowl ? He played in the 1994 Orange Bowl national championship game against Florida State, but he did not have a carry or a tackle. Hell I have problems remembering things and I didnt play football. A Very Headstrong Individual, A True Metal Head If You Will. . Cory Michael Schlesinger (born June 23, 1972) [1] is a former American football fullback of the National Football League. Played with the Lions doing the basketball rounds. 1992 He was also a two-time 189-pound state wrestling champion and toured with an all-star wrestling team in Quebec, Canada. 1992 We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. He played college football at Nebraska. Data Provided By Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Cory Schlesinger was born on June 23, 1972 in Columbus, Nebraska, USA. "A lot of coaches saw me," Schlesinger said. 11/8 You'd think that something'd be a little smashed, but it's not. That plan would be put on hold. He cannot rule out, of course, that headaches or other ailments will afflict him in the future. 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. I guess thats to be expected with an 11 on 11 game that has a 53 man roster but still it just seems more risky. He has put that plan to use, teaching in the Allen Park system for 12 years. Who doesnt have to constantly think things? And then 5 minutes later he says he does have regrets! This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Tim Twentyman and Mike O'Hara share their observations from the Detroit Lions' Week 17 victory over the Chicago Bears. 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. Sounded like a cannon going off. 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. Fullbacks were not a high priority for NFL teams even 25 years ago, and they're even less so today. It happens. 5.2 17.6 Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value. His career high for rushing yards was 154 in 2001. 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. Amazing how many idiots here are making fun of the guys memory loss. Photo courtesy of Bill Riggs. [2] He also played fullback as a senior in 1990. He and Chris Spielman are the two grittiest, hard-nosed Leos since the championship 50s. 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. i would think any former player of the lions would want to forget. 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 He was an alternate in the 2003 Pro Bowl to starter Alstott. Would put ceiling tiles out up 30 feet or so! 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. Yds. More bio, uniform, draft info. 1994 Schlesinger recalled a memorable training-camp matchup with Spielman as a rookie. 6-48, 2 TD. Remember Corey, when life gets you down, do you know what youve got to do? You tellem Cory. "We had a live goal line drill one day," he said. 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. Hopefully nothing more severe will come of it, but I can't really tell you," Schlesinger said. 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. 5.2 63 G/S Money is the root of all evil., I picture a poor whizzing victim of cigarette smoke, with a tracheotomy, having more pride than common sense swearing hell never sue. Whenever you get a headache, that's considered a concussion, and you're doing damage to your brain, and I'm sure every single player would say yeah, during training camp, during games, they all have headaches. 5.6 He proved to be a brilliant pick for the Lions, as he spent the next 12 seasons pounding away in the Detroit backfield. Or write about sports? On the year Schlesinger rushed for 16 first downs, the only season of his career he accumulated a double-digit total in the category. A linebacker and running back for the Discoverers, he rushed for 1,504 . In 1996, he was primarily used on special teams, leading the club with 13 tackles on the year. There was a study completed several years ago that showed the total amount of physical contact practices that occur PRIOR to a player joining the NFL. . 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. "I had a chance to be there with Chris Spielman. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. [2], He also won the 189-pound wrestling state championship twice during his prep career. The future, however, is uncertain, and where that is concerned, so is Schlesinger. Football was good to me in the aspect that I played 12 years, Schlesinger said. 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. 41vs. Texas Tech Mike O'Hara predicts what the Detroit Lions will do in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Legends and golden memories are made of what Schlesinger did in that game. thegreatgabbert .You actually dont have to do anything to win a Nobel Peace Prize!!!!!! NFL Draft. Schlesinger said he has not been bothered by headaches, at least not the severe kind that have plagued some other former players. That's kind of the thing. 2023 Detroit Lions, Ltd. PersonalThe son of Gary and Joan Schlesinger, Cory was born on June 23, 1972, in Columbus, Neb. [2] Since 2008, he has been a computer-aided design and drafting teacher at Allen Park High School in Allen Park, Michigan. 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. I wish you the very best in your future and hope you are teaching todays youth at your school what integrity and responsibility means. Schlesinger, who turns 48 in mid-June, always had a plan for life after football. Schlesinger said he isn't bitter about this. 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. Headstrong - Trapt (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyfUR6K12RM)#CorySchlesinger #DetroitLions #NebraskaCornhuskers You must be logged in to leave a comment. Proud to hear hes not blaming the league for it, and not regretting the decision to play. Money is the root of all evil.. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. As a rookie, he played all 16 regular-season games mostly on special teams with two starts on offense. Certainly, the NFL would come calling for a fullback who had come through with such a clutch performance. No portion of this site may be reproduced without the express written permission of the Detroit Lions. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader, Transaction, fine, and suspension data since 2002. 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. Mike O'Hara takes a look at how teams have fared with the No. Even after gaining national recognition during the NCAA tournament as "Crazy Beard Guy," Cory Schlesinger shifted the limelight to his athletes and their efforts. [3] The fullback, in addition to rushing and blocking responsibilities, can also be more involved in the passing game. Do you have a blog? 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. The equipment manager, he joked, was like his own little pit crew on the sideline. A Runner, A Receiver, And Mos. [2], Schlesinger was a two-year starter for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. "That sounded like a great job for me.". That was spelled out to him in his first meeting with legendary offensive coordinator Tom Moore. 57 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. Everybodys a victim and those evil corporations are to blame for everything! Less than five minutes later, Schlesinger ripped off a nearly identical 14-yard run to produce the national championship-winning score with 2:46 left in the game. 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. "You think, 'Oh, this is a huge hit.' "I came from a pretty good program at the University of Nebraska," Schlesinger said the other day with typical understatement. 3.6 From 1995 to 2006, Schlesinger played 181 games for the Lions, carrying 167 times for 473 yards and five touchdowns. 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. Please disable your ad blocker to view the video content. All rights reserved. 1 Football was good to me in the aspect that I played 12 years, Schlesinger said. Cory is a realist and knows that he wouldnt have 6 figures a year for 12 years as a high school teacher or probably any other industry that he was/is qualified for. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. 34/17 Would be cool to have a former NFL stud as your freaking high school teacher! PFR HOF Monitor: 3.80 (706th among RB, average HOF RB is 106.95). "We are always learning," Schlesinger said. As far as weighing the fun and money of professional football with the toll it takes on a player's body, however, Schlesinger decided to refrain from making a declaration - at least for now. Cory Schlesinger Retweeted Daniel Bove This week's Monday Countdown looks at the Detroit Lions' comeback from the previous week's debacle, and head coach Dan Campbell's faith that his team and staff would react that way. All rights reserved. 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. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. 1 We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 456 Who doesnt have memory loss? I have a fairly large head and I'm going to use that as a weapon to get my running back through the hole. Cory Schlesinger makes his return to the Power Project, this time as the Director of Performance and Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Phoenix Sun. "Every training camp was a headache, so there was numerous. I'd say I had a pretty good day that day. Cory wouldnt change anything. He was even more dangerous as a receiver, hauling in 197 receptions for 1,445 yards and nine scores in his career in Detroit. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. O'HARA: Ragnow listening and learning from Lions teammates, Harmon talks about his experiences with racism & social injustice. About time. 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. In his time, he has revolutionized In-Season Training. 1990 We need to get these back for our kids. He enjoyed his best season in 2001 when he posted 60 receptions for 466 yards, while adding 47 carries for a career-best 154 yards on the ground. Wow,someone that was aware that he chose a job that could cause himself harmand doesnt blame anyone for his decision. While in high school, Schlesinger drove in demolition derbies for three years. Register now! However, he was released at the end of training camp, losing out to rookie sixth-round draft pick Reagan Mauia. [5], Last edited on 24 February 2023, at 23:55, "Cory Schlesinger NFL Football Statistics", "Detroit Lions bio (archived via Archive.org)", "CNNSI.com - 2001 NFL Preview - 2001 Detroit Lions team preview - Thursday July 19, 2001 05:06 PM", "Schlesinger says west coast or option it's still football", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cory_Schlesinger&oldid=1141417468, This page was last edited on 24 February 2023, at 23:55. You end up broke. "You laughed about it. " There are some residual [effects] ," Schlesinger told Alex Marvez and Zig Fracassi on SiriusXM NFL Radio. In 1997, he split time at fullback with Tommy Vardell and saw more action there than in previous years with the Lions with the team moving to a predominantly two-back set. Viewing experience guys memory loss from time to time clutch performance more ; I have to remember ''. Really tell you, '' he said, the only season of his career in Detroit they 're less. 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