Dayton_Bengal_Chic
05-01-2007, 07:53 AM
From the Dayton Daily News today:
(ok I'm a little partial since I live in the 'Burg, LOL)
From the halls of Miamisburg High School in 2002 to the shores of the Ohio River in 2007, with a glittering career at Ohio University in between, Matt Muncy has come a long way.
The All-Mid-American Conference linebacker landed in the NFL on Sunday night when he signed a two-year contact with the Cincinnati Bengals as a college free agent.
"I bring to the table the fact that I'm a relentless football player," Muncy said. "I'm going to do whatever it takes to make this team and make an impact.
"The Bengals were always my team growing up, even when they were pretty bad back in the '90s. I like (head coach) Marvin Lewis and what he's done. I'm just glad I get to be a part of it."
Despite leading the Bobcats with a career-high 17 tackles for loss in 2006, being named first-team All-MAC two straight years and making 38 straight starts, Muncy (6-foot-1, 242 pounds) wasn't invited to the NFL Combine.
But that didn't stop the Bengals from pursuing him.
They brought him to Cincinnati on April 18 for a comprehensive physical exam and a battery of interviews. "I got an opportunity," he said. "That's all I was looking for. I'm very excited."
The key to making the roster? Muncy's performance in coverage on special teams. He must become a human wrecking ball.
"I made sure I told (Bengals special teams coach Darrin Simmons) that I knew that was my way onto the team," Muncy said.
"I feel like I bring some toughness. I just want to show that I belong at this level and I can be an asset to the team."
Just wanted to share. [;)]
(ok I'm a little partial since I live in the 'Burg, LOL)
From the halls of Miamisburg High School in 2002 to the shores of the Ohio River in 2007, with a glittering career at Ohio University in between, Matt Muncy has come a long way.
The All-Mid-American Conference linebacker landed in the NFL on Sunday night when he signed a two-year contact with the Cincinnati Bengals as a college free agent.
"I bring to the table the fact that I'm a relentless football player," Muncy said. "I'm going to do whatever it takes to make this team and make an impact.
"The Bengals were always my team growing up, even when they were pretty bad back in the '90s. I like (head coach) Marvin Lewis and what he's done. I'm just glad I get to be a part of it."
Despite leading the Bobcats with a career-high 17 tackles for loss in 2006, being named first-team All-MAC two straight years and making 38 straight starts, Muncy (6-foot-1, 242 pounds) wasn't invited to the NFL Combine.
But that didn't stop the Bengals from pursuing him.
They brought him to Cincinnati on April 18 for a comprehensive physical exam and a battery of interviews. "I got an opportunity," he said. "That's all I was looking for. I'm very excited."
The key to making the roster? Muncy's performance in coverage on special teams. He must become a human wrecking ball.
"I made sure I told (Bengals special teams coach Darrin Simmons) that I knew that was my way onto the team," Muncy said.
"I feel like I bring some toughness. I just want to show that I belong at this level and I can be an asset to the team."
Just wanted to share. [;)]