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  1. 05-12-2008, 06:52 PM #1
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    GREAT article on John DiGiorgio from CBS Sportsline

    The Graduate: Bills' DiGiorgio breaks out of the 'Pac'
    By Clark Judge
    CBSSports.com Senior Writer

    We interrupt the Matt Walsh hearings, the Michael Boley arrest and the Chris Henry inquiry to bring you a message from John DiGiorgio, linebacker of the Buffalo Bills.

    He graduated from college.

    And there you have it, folks. DiGiorgio graduated from Saginaw Valley State University last weekend, completing the requirements needed to fulfill his degree in physical and health education, with a minor in psychology.

    Period.

    So what? So his story is a relief from the spate of bad news involving the NFL and one that should be told. In essence, John DiGiorgio going back to school to gain his degree is a story about what is right with the NFL, and hallelujah.
    DiGiorgio was Saginaw's career tackling leader who went undrafted, earned a job in Buffalo as a free-agent backup and stepped in for the injured Paul Posluszny a year ago to become the Bills' second-leading tackler.

    OK, big deal. Well, actually, it is because this is the same guy who was so determined to gain his college degree that he did offseason teaching the last two years -- first at the high-school level, then in elementary school.

    According to the NFL, 17 veterans last year interrupted their pro careers to return to schools and complete their degrees. I don't know about you, but I like the sound of that more than I do another Pacman Jones appeal.

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    Re: GREAT article on John DiGiorgio from CBS Sportsline

    Great article
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  3. 05-12-2008, 10:05 PM #3
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    Re: GREAT article on John DiGiorgio from CBS Sportsline

    Love to hear stories like this!
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    Lecter is right in everything he said.
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    Re: GREAT article on John DiGiorgio from CBS Sportsline

    Did he leave college early or did he just need more then the normal 4 years to complete his graduation requirements?
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    Re: GREAT article on John DiGiorgio from CBS Sportsline

    Great read. Maybe he can talk with James Hardy.
    Should have known, way back in 1960 when we drafted Richie Lucas Number 1, that this would be a long, hard ride. But who could have known it would be THIS bad?
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    Re: GREAT article on John DiGiorgio from CBS Sportsline

    Quote Originally Posted by Jan Reimers
    Great read. Maybe he can talk with James Hardy.
    Do you want to talk James Hardy? I hear he has a temper.
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    Thumbs up Re: GREAT article on John DiGiorgio from CBS Sportsline

    We are definitely set at linebacker and The Digi's evolution could land him a spot on the probowl roster this season if his stellar play continues.

    This tackling machine from Saginaw Valley State was a great find by our scouting department for sure!

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    Re: GREAT article on John DiGiorgio from CBS Sportsline

    Quote Originally Posted by The Answer
    We are definitely set at linebacker and The Digi's evolution could land him a spot on the probowl roster this season if his stellar play continues.

    This tackling machine from Saginaw Valley State was a great find by our scouting department for sure!

    ~The Answer
    Pro Bowl?????????

    A back-up LB on the Pro Bowl roster?
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    Cool Re: GREAT article on John DiGiorgio from CBS Sportsline

    Quote Originally Posted by Dr.Lecter
    Pro Bowl?????????

    A back-up LB on the Pro Bowl roster?
    He is a starter and poz ain't got nothing on The Digi.

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