Nebraska Hits to the helmet from 12 years as a Detroit Lions fullback have started to take their toll on Cory Schlesinger. [3] The fullback, in addition to rushing and blocking responsibilities, can also be more involved in the passing game. He also rushed for 51 yards and a career-best two touchdowns on just three carries in a win over Pacific. Cory Schlesinger had 197 receptions over his career. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 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. Would be cool to have a former NFL stud as your freaking high school teacher! O'HARA: Ragnow listening and learning from Lions teammates, Harmon talks about his experiences with racism & social injustice. In his first two seasons on The Farm, Schlesinger has 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. 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. A 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 . He also played . [2] Since 2008, he has been a computer-aided design and drafting teacher at Allen Park High School in Allen Park, Michigan. (College Stats), Weighted Career AV (100-95-): 13 (7238th overall since 1960). He was also a two-time 189-pound state wrestling champion and toured with an all-star wrestling team in Quebec, Canada. Thats called Father time. Find out more. As a proud and humble Lions fan, Schlesinger kept a spark glowing on a dismal team. "I had a chance to be there with Chris Spielman. He averaged 4.0 yards per carry and 17.6 yards per game. Do you have a blog? He was a 2004 Pro Bowl alternate to starter Fred Beasley. A Very Headstrong Individual, A True Metal Head If You Will. Find out more. Cory Schlesinger weighed 247 lbs (112 kg) when playing. 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. He added 65 yards, including a 14-yard touchdown run, on a season-high eight carries in the victory over Colorado. [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. "I have to remember kids" names (as an industrial arts instructor). Join our linker program. He Always Went Down Fighting To The End. Love the sport but makes you wonder. 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. 12/9 If a QB has a bad day, the WRs have bad days. At least the league is attempting to lessen the probability of injury through practice constraints. 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. Or write about sports? 7.2 Just keep swimming. 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. Mike O'Hara takes a look at what we learned from the Detroit Lions' Week 18 victory over the Green Bay Packers. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. 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. Long "I didn't go to the Combine. "Hopefully nothing more will come of it. No portion of this site may be reproduced without the express written permission of the Detroit Lions. He still cherishes the memory of his 2,000 yard rushing seasons. I got a chance to do some of my hardest hits out there and do some things that some players don't want to do.". Overall, Schlesinger reeled off five runs of 25 or more yards in 1994, including a 40-yard touchdown run against Kansas. One of the nicest men I ever met. [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've learned, "Wait, we need to hydrate the heck out of you guys to perform at your best. If football was so good to him, why does he still need a job? 1991 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. * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader, Transaction, fine, and suspension data since 2002. Rushing, none1995 Orange Bowl (National Championship Game) ? 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. Sometimes the most jarring hits, however, were not the most dramatic ones. CBS DETROIT - For now, formerDetroit Lions fullback Cory Schlesinger has no regrets about the 12 seasons he spentbarreling intodefenders so violently that he broke an estimated 200 face masks in his career. Or write about sports? 20.8 You just played on. 5.6 Redshirt Season(1991)Schlesinger redshirted for the Huskers. His first one, with a vital two-point conversion tacked on, tied the game at 17-17 with 7:38 left in the game. Not a member? Senior (1994)Schlesinger capped a stellar senior season with a heroic effort in the national championship against Miami in the 1995 Orange Bowl. Latest on FB Cory Schlesinger including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on NFL.com 7.2 706 1992 Jun 1, 2014 6:55 PM College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. 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. 3.6 . Schlesinger said he isn't bitter about this. 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. Y/A 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. 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. I dont think you guys truly understand what the settlement was about. thegreatgabbert .You actually dont have to do anything to win a Nobel Peace Prize!!!!!! Cory Michael Schlesinger (born June 23, 1972) is a former American football fullback of the National Football League. 18 overall pick in the NFL Draft. You end up broke. 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. Sophomore (1992)After redshirting in 1991, Schlesinger joined Andre McDuffy in backing up starter Lance Lewis at fullback for the Huskers. Hopefully more people have attitudes like this instead of suing the NFL left and right. Go Lions! The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. It appears to me that the league is guilty of being the last on the totem pole. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Im 46 and I have memory loss from time to time. I played football 11 years and hockey for 13 anduhhh, the moops. 1 Or write about sports? "A lot of coaches saw me," Schlesinger said. He proved to be a brilliant pick for the Lions, as he spent the next 12 seasons pounding away in the Detroit backfield. A lawsuit by players for memory loss? Learn how your comment data is processed. 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 . He had a season-high nine-yard run against Utah to finish with a season-best 14 yards against the Utes. He averaged 7.2 yards per carry on the season and 38 yards per game. Rushing, none1994 Orange Bowl ? 9vs. Utah Most former players, he said, would respond similarly. Who doesnt have to constantly think things? 34/17 If a center has a bad day, a point guard can still carry the game. He has put that plan to use, teaching in the Allen Park system for 12 years. But someone should further examine the high schools and colleges as well. Cory Schlesinger last played in 2006. Data Provided By 456 Just my opinion-so here goes. Redshirt 5.6 It was a good job for that time. I played football in high school but never had any concussions. 706 Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Cory Michael Schlesinger (born June 23, 1972) is a former American football fullback of the National Football League. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. June 6, 2014 / 1:45 PM Cory wouldnt change anything. In 1996, he was primarily used on special teams, leading the club with 13 tackles on the year. In his time, he has revolutionized In-Season Training. I liked blocking. 11/8 The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. "We are always learning," Schlesinger said. Would I [still] play the game? Certainly, the NFL would come calling for a fullback who had come through with such a clutch performance. That was just something you just dealt with and you thought was part of the game. All rights reserved. See full bio Born: June 23, 1972 in Columbus, Nebraska, USA More at IMDbPro Contact Info: View agent, publicist, legal on IMDbPro Known For He is an actor, known for Sidewalk Singer (2013), The NFL on CBS (1956) and NFL Monday Night Football (1970). Sometimes I wonder if football is worth it. Amazing how many idiots here are making fun of the guys memory loss. Born: Cory Schlesinger played 181 games over his career. CORY SCHLESINGER Schlesinger, Cory Michael Height: 6-0 Weight: 243 Born: June 23, 1972 Columbus, NE High School: Columbus (NE) [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. [2], Schlesinger was a two-year starter for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Mike O'Hara takes a look at what we learned from the Detroit Lions' Week 17 victory over the Chicago Bears. I would say theres a little bit of an effect in there.. I really couldn't even tell you. Totals Hell I have problems remembering things and I didnt play football. Cory Schlesinger (40) Fullback - Honors & Awards 13-Year NFL Career (Detroit, 1995-2006; Miami, 2007) Sixth-Round NFL Draft Pick (Detroit Lions, 1995) . A linebacker and running back for the Discoverers, he rushed for 1,504 . Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. A Very Headstrong Individual, A True Metal Head If You Will. Cory Schlesinger Overview; Cory Schlesinger NFL Stats; More Cory Schlesinger Pages. Hits to the helmet from 12 years as a Detroit Lions fullback have started to take their toll on Cory Schlesinger. "That's the proper way of doing it. 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. [2] He also played fullback as a senior in 1990. "I was preparing myself for life after football.". Att. I have a fairly large head and I'm going to use that as a weapon to get my running back through the hole. 2023 Detroit Lions, Ltd. You're seeing what you're hitting. 6 Then you have the major health risks and fact that outside the CFL, theres really no where to go for football and get a moderate pay check. . His career high for rushing yards was 154 in 2001. 6, 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, 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, Bowl Games1993 Orange Bowl? "That's probably one reason I made the team.". Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. "The thing about breaking a face mask is you see what you hit," said Schlesinger, an NFC Pro Bowl alternate from 2002 to 2004. Schlesinger missed the first portion of the 2005 season after suffering a fractured left fibula in preseason opener at New York Jets on August 12. Schlesinger was the 2005 recipient of the Detroit Lions/Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association/Pro Football Writers Association's Media-Friendly "Good Guy" Award. "So far, I've been pretty lucky.". In 2001, the Lions named Marty Mornhinweg head coach and the team moved away from a power rushing attack to the west coast offense. Perhaps he simply cannot remember the things he might have, in retrospect, changed. Schlesinger's role on offense would expand through the years, depending on the coaching staff's offensive philosophy. Proud to hear hes not blaming the league for it, and not regretting the decision to play. 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. More Schlesinger Pages. On the year Schlesinger rushed for 16 first downs, the only season of his career he accumulated a double-digit total in the category. Cory Schlesinger had 1,445 receiving yards over his career. NFL Draft. Cory Schlesinger had 1,445 receiving yards over his career. qdog112 says: Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. "I came from a pretty good program at the University of Nebraska," Schlesinger said the other day with typical understatement. 5.2 He added 48 yards and two scores on six attempts in the Orange Bowl. Tim Twentyman and Mike O'Hara share their observations from the Detroit Lions' Week 18 victory over the Green Bay Packers. 1 For the season, he rushed for 1,514 yards and 23 touchdowns (including nine 100-yard games). 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. You guys got it all wrong. Schlesinger scored two touchdowns. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. 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. Do you have a blog? All rights reserved. Schlesinger was a two-time all-state selection at linebacker at Columbus High School, leading the team in tackles as a junior and senior. "There are some residual (effects)," Schlesinger told co-host Zig Fracassi and me Sunday on SiriusXM NFL Radio. These cultivated healthy mental states, and emotional outlets. He said he was going to teach shop classes in high school. 3.6 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. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. But the Lions had not drafted him to run the ball or catch. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. Long ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ "We had a live goal line drill one day," he said. "There were three good plays that kind of sealed the deal for me staying with the Lions. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. I guess we don't really know right now. Mike O'Hara previews the Lions' Week 17 matchup vs. the Bears including why 'win in January' is the new motto, three keys for Detroit and more. Schlesinger rushed for a career-high 84 yards on six carries in the win over Texas Tech, including a career-long 41-yard burst. 1,144 likes. 1993 Totals 48 Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. Hell, there have been warnings on packs for allmost 2 decades now. 41vs. Texas Tech Before that, he simply enjoyed being on the field in training camp with pro players. Weight 246. He carried a season-best four times for nine yards against Kansas. Sometimes it's just the glances that really do some damage.". 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. "He's one of the guys I looked up to my first year. Good for you Cory for taking responsibility for your own decisions. PersonalThe son of Gary and Joan Schlesinger, Cory was born on June 23, 1972, in Columbus, Neb. Hopefully nothing more severe will come of it, but I can't really tell you," Schlesinger said. As professionals these guys take a chance every time they go out on the playing field. 1994 He was a volunteer speaker at the 1993 Omaha Youth Rap Session. They have the most money so sue them. Remember Corey, when life gets you down, do you know what youve got to do? He had 129 catches from 2001-03, with career highs of 60 catches for 466 years in 2001. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 41vs. Texas Tech What an honorable guy. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. " Schlesinger estimates he broke more than 200 of his own face masks during his NFL playing days let alone the ones busted during his time at the University of Nebraska by leading with his helmet. He's the guy I wanted to be with the most -- how he prepared himself, how he practiced, how he played. He would laugh and laugh. Come on Topcide you know this is the new America and that its never your fault for what you put in your body. To use that as a senior in 1990 myself for life After football. `` have remember! 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