Hits to the helmet from 12 years as a Detroit Lions fullback have started to take their toll on Cory Schlesinger. ", Schlesinger hopes that he doesn't develop more serious brain-related trouble as he gets older. More bio, uniform, draft info. Draft: 6th round, 192nd overall of the 1995 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 11:34AM. Football was good to me in the aspect that I played 12 years, Schlesinger said. A Runner, A Receiver, And Mos. A lawsuit by players for memory loss? Rushing, none1994 Orange Bowl ? The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Schlesinger's role on offense would expand through the years, depending on the coaching staff's offensive philosophy. He got a chance to give the scouts another look at Nebraska's Pro Day workouts. 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. DOB 6/23/1972. "I don't know," Schlesinger said. 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. 11/8 Learn how your comment data is processed. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. He's the guy I wanted to be with the most -- how he prepared himself, how he practiced, how he played. He should always remember that he created more memories for others than any one person could keep track of. "There's more players that are probably worse and players also that don't have any symptoms at all, so I guess we kind of compare notes, just how we played the game and hopefully we're doing all right.". He has put that plan to use, teaching in the Allen Park system for 12 years. He graduated from Nebraska with a desire to go into teaching. June 23,1972 Join Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Cory Schlesinger for the Animal Series Workout, brought you to by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona. He also finished third on the team with 15 special teams tackles. He added 48 yards and two scores on six attempts in the Orange Bowl. Overall, Schlesinger reeled off five runs of 25 or more yards in 1994, including a 40-yard touchdown run against Kansas. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 706 Schlesinger has been cut by the Dolphins, according to Miami Herald columnist Armando Salguero's Dolphins in Depth blog. "Hopefully nothing more will come of it. [2], He would finish second on the team in rushing in 1994 with 456 yards and four touchdowns including 7.2 yards-per-carry. Remember Corey, when life gets you down, do you know what youve got to do? Posed for pictures with a developmentally disabled person and sat and talked with him for several minutes. Schlesinger recalled a memorable training-camp matchup with Spielman as a rookie. We've learned, "Wait, we need to hydrate the heck out of you guys to perform at your best. Weight 246. I have a fairly large head and I'm going to use that as a weapon to get my running back through the hole. At least the league is attempting to lessen the probability of injury through practice constraints. Schlesinger finished his first season on the varsity with 16 carries for 57 yards and a touchdown. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. Nebraska He played college football at Nebraska. 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. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. 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. 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. ", First published on June 6, 2014 / 1:45 PM. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. But someone should further examine the high schools and colleges as well. 1 He had a season-high nine-yard run against Utah to finish with a season-best 14 yards against the Utes. Draft: Detroit Lions in the 6th round (192nd overall) of the 1995 NFL Draft. Keep coming back. joking aside on detriot, i commend Mr. Schlesinger on his evaluation of who really is responsible for his trouble(s). He proved to be a brilliant pick for the Lions, as he spent the next 12 seasons pounding away in the Detroit backfield. Schlesinger finished the season as NU's fifth-leading rusher with 193 yards and a touchdown on 48 carries. Just keep swimming. In their moment of need, the Cornhuskers gave the football to their fullback, and Schlesinger tucked it under his arm and delivered. 4.0 I liked hitting the wedge. 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 was also a two-time 189-pound state wrestling champion and toured with an all-star wrestling team in Quebec, Canada. And a lot of physical and mental ailment unfortunately arise from playing for extended times. 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See full bio Born: June 23, 1972 in Columbus, Nebraska, USA More at IMDbPro Contact Info: View agent, publicist, legal on IMDbPro Known For Tim Twentyman and Mike O'Hara share their observations from the Detroit Lions' Week 18 victory over the Green Bay Packers. 38.0 The equipment manager, he joked, was like his own little pit crew on the sideline. Good for you Cory for taking responsibility for your own decisions. 34/17 Or write about sports? . September 1, 2007. 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. 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 . As professionals these guys take a chance every time they go out on the playing field. Against the Tigers, he scored two first-quarter touchdowns, including a 39-yard scamper to stake NU to a 28-0 lead in a 70-21 blowout. [citation needed] In 2006, he appeared in 14 games with four starts to record eight catches for 36 yards (4.5 avg). His 15 special teams tackles tied for fifth on squad as well. It was the Lions who backed up their interest with their actions. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. I liked blocking. On the year Schlesinger rushed for 16 first downs, the only season of his career he accumulated a double-digit total in the category. "That's probably one reason I made the team.". 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. He finished the season with a career-high three receiving touchdowns. 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. 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. "There were three good plays that kind of sealed the deal for me staying with the Lions. Im 46 and I have memory loss from time to time. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. In 1996, he was primarily used on special teams, leading the club with 13 tackles on the year. 1 He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round of the 1995 NFL Draft. Certainly, the NFL would come calling for a fullback who had come through with such a clutch performance. Good luck with your health Mr. Schlesinger. Husker Junior Varsity 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. In 1999, he became the Lions' full-time starting fullback, replacing Vardell. It was a good job for that time. Schlesinger also played a key role on special teams, producing five tackles. Schlesinger was on the Miami Dolphins roster in 2007, but he did not play in a game for the Dolphins. I cant remember who Corey Schlesinger was. / CBS Detroit. All rights reserved. 17.6 [3] The fullback, in addition to rushing and blocking responsibilities, can also be more involved in the passing game. All rights reserved. Redshirt 57 Hopefully nothing more severe will come of it, but I can't really tell you," Schlesinger said. He carried six times for 48 yards, including the game-tying and game-winning touchdowns in a 24-17 win over the Hurricanes. 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. I thought-What a lucky bunch of students. His first one, with a vital two-point conversion tacked on, tied the game at 17-17 with 7:38 left in the game. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value. inColumbus,NE, College: 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. 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. "He told me, 'you're not going to run the ball; you're not going to catch the ball,'" Schlesinger said. PFR HOF Monitor: 3.80 (706th among RB, average HOF RB is 106.95). " Now we"re learning all these isolation blocks aren"t really good for the brain and what kind of effect they're having. 9vs. Utah Sounded like a cannon going off. He had one catch for a two-yard gain and one rush for a yard. Would I [still] play the game? it. 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. Time to sue the NFL I guess. ", 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. A Runner, A Receiver, And Most Importantly A Blocker. 48 I still would have probably done it the exact same way.. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. While in high school, Schlesinger drove in demolition derbies for three years. PersonalThe son of Gary and Joan Schlesinger, Cory was born on June 23, 1972, in Columbus, Neb. He was an academic All-Big Eight selection as an industrial technology major at Nebraska. He was even more dangerous as a receiver, hauling in 197 receptions for 1,445 yards and nine scores in his career in Detroit. "But doing it as many times as I did, it probably wasn't the best thing to do. 4.0 Kind of silly, but it was like, 'Man, I got hit pretty hard,' and then you just kind of moved on, not really knowing. He was also the Detroit Lions recipient of the 2002 Ed Block Courage Award. 1994 "Football was good to me in the aspect that I played 12 years," said Schlesinger, 41. Cory Schlesinger (40) Fullback - Honors & Awards 13-Year NFL Career (Detroit, 1995-2006; Miami, 2007) Sixth-Round NFL Draft Pick (Detroit Lions, 1995) . Jun 1, 2014 6:55 PM Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. I guess the education really wasn't there yet.". 16vs. North Texas . Cory Schlesinger was born in Columbus, NE. 48 Height 6'00". But football was not done with Schlesinger in 1995. Y/G Cory Schlesinger is in his third season as the Sports Performance Coach for the men's basketball team. 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. [2], Schlesinger was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round (192nd overall) of the 1995 NFL Draft. Most former players, he said, would respond similarly. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. "You laughed about it. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. I'd say I had a pretty good day that day. Husker Junior Varsity Position: RB Draft: 6th round, 192nd overall of the 1995 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions. It happens. 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. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 706 Sure, hes no Megatron when it comes to fame, but dude played all-out, all the time. 1991 Now a high school teacher in Allen Park, Mich., Schlesinger admits to. Early years [ edit] Headstrong - Trapt (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyfUR6K12RM)#CorySchlesinger #DetroitLions #NebraskaCornhuskers 5.2 Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? [2], Schlesinger was a two-year starter for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. 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. The 11 Super Bowl wins. Corey Schlesinger, Is The Model Of What A True Fullback Should Be. 20.8 Sad to hear hes having long term effects. Mike O'Hara takes a look at what we learned from the Detroit Lions' Week 17 victory over the Chicago Bears. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Schlesinger compiled a 64-3 record on the wrestling mat those years. In that, Schlesinger is like a lot of former players. He played college football at Nebraska. Now a teacher at Allen Park High School, Schlesinger said in a recent SiriusXM NFL Radio interview that he sometimes has minor memory issues, that he has to work a little harder toremember the names of students. He added 65 yards, including a 14-yard touchdown run, on a season-high eight carries in the victory over Colorado. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Now that head injuries are the biggest concern facing the game of football, those dented facemasks dont seem like something to celebrate. 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. Y/A Long 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. I mean outside of doing what you love, it seems that the risks arent worth. Fullbacks were not a high priority for NFL teams even 25 years ago, and they're even less so today. Freshman (1990)A scholarship recruit, Schlesinger started at fullback for Nebraska's junior varsity. That's kind of the thing. Great attitude towards the subject, unlike some of these former players. 34/17 Itll be ironic when tomorrows headline reads Cory Schlesinger has memory loss, would love to go back to change everything. That was spelled out to him in his first meeting with legendary offensive coordinator Tom Moore. Thats called Father time. They drafted Schlesinger in the sixth round, with the 192nd pick overall. Schlesinger, who turns 48 in mid-June, always had a plan for life after football. Played with the Lions doing the basketball rounds. 20.8 The Raiders, Packers, Panthers and Lions were among the teams that showed interest, Schlesinger said. It's also available for basketball, baseball and hockey. He graduated from Nebraska with a desire to go into teaching. Touchdowns; . 9vs. Utah O'HARA: Ragnow listening and learning from Lions teammates, Harmon talks about his experiences with racism & social injustice. 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. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 127 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. [2], He also won the 189-pound wrestling state championship twice during his prep career. As players, you get paid a high reward for playing a high risk game. Data Provided By Cory Michael Schlesinger (born June 23, 1972) is a former American football fullback of the National Football League. Workers should be compensated for injuries on the job. He owns a decade of experience as a strength and conditioning coach, having also spent three seasons at Santa Clara. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Schlesinger, who turns 48 in mid-June, always had a plan for life after football. Everybodys a victim and those evil corporations are to blame for everything! I played football 11 years and hockey for 13 anduhhh, the moops. "I have to remember kids" names (as an industrial arts instructor). As a proud and humble Lions fan, Schlesinger kept a spark glowing on a dismal team. 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. 1992 1991 He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round of the 1995 NFL Draft. He also rushed for 51 yards and a career-best two touchdowns on just three carries in a win over Pacific. Find out more. 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 Omaha World-Herald's high school athlete of the year after earning all-state honors in football and winning back-to-back state wrestling championships in his junior and senior years. Cory Michael Schlesinger (born June 23, 1972)[1] is a former American football fullback of the National Football League (NFL). "The cool part was just being with the players," he said. "I didn't go to the Combine. A Very Headstrong Individual, A True Metal Head If You Will. 127 But the Lions had not drafted him to run the ball or catch. So far, minor memory problems appear to be the extent of any football-related head trauma for the fullback. The League willfully held back evidence that showed a direct correlation between head injuries in football and long term mental health issues. Join our linker program. "They told me they didn't have me on their radar. From 1995 to 2006, Schlesinger played 181 games for the Lions, carrying 167 times for 473 yards and five touchdowns. Detroit Lions er et profesjonelt amerikansk fotballag basert i Detroit, Michigan.Lions konkurrerer i National Football League (NFL) i ligaens National Football Conference (NFC) i NFC North-divisjonen.Laget spiller hjemmekamper i Ford Field i Detroit.. Laget var frst kjent som Portsmouth Spartans og basert i Portsmouth, Ohio, og ble med i NFL 12. juli 1930, som var lagets frste sesong. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 2:31PM. [2] Schlesinger scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns in the 1995 Orange Bowl in a 2417 win over the Miami Hurricanes as a senior to secure Nebraska's first national title under then-head coach Tom Osborne. Cory Michael Schlesinger (born June 23, 1972) [1] is a former American football fullback of the National Football League. June 6, 2014 / 1:45 PM For the season, he rushed for 1,514 yards and 23 touchdowns (including nine 100-yard games). You've got your head up. Do you have a sports website? [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. 456 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. . 63 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. What an honorable guy. suing a tobacco company after helath effects from smoking is absurd, sorry it just is. 3.6 Schlesinger was named as a member of the 1999 All-Madden team and filmed a sketch for the show in a Lincoln, Nebraska grocery store where he repeatedly crashed into other shoppers with his cart. 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 . Or write about sports? Especially long term injuries. I really couldn't even tell you. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. He declined to join the almost 4,900 former players who have filed an unresolved class-action lawsuit against the NFL seeking damages for brain injuries. A linebacker and running back for the Discoverers, he rushed for 1,504 . I didn't have an agent. I wish you the very best in your future and hope you are teaching todays youth at your school what integrity and responsibility means. . Football was good to me in the aspect that I played 12 years, Schlesinger said. Cory Michael Schlesinger (born June 23, 1972) is a former American football fullback of the National Football League. There are no statistics available for this player. I dont think you guys truly understand what the settlement was about. And then 5 minutes later he says he does have regrets! NFL Draft. Priests and religious nuts were not cool in my catholic high school. The biggest mistakes were these guys seeing their NFL jobs as careers, and their inability to differentiate between WANTS and NEEDS. He played 181 games for the Lions before retiring after the 2006 season. 17.6 [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. In his first two seasons on The Farm, Schlesinger has They want to bring me in and talk to me.". You just played on. 1993 He was an alternate in the 2002 Pro Bowl to starter Mike Alstott. Legends and golden memories are made of what Schlesinger did in that game. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 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