JCU IN PRO FOOTBALL

With the 2008 Super Bowl upon us, we proudly highlight the significant number of John Carroll University alumni – some 22 in all -- who have made their mark in professional football. The legendary Don Shula ’51 is best known as the “winningest coach in NFL history.” Recent headlines also feature Josh McDaniels ’99, offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots, and London Fletcher ’97, linebacker for the Washington Redskins.

Recent news features include:

• Don Shula: “Coach Shula learned from a legend, became one” – Plain Dealer
  
  
• Josh McDaniels:
  
  
  • “Natural Progression - McDaniels always possessed skills for speedy rise”
    The Boston Globe
    
• “Passing Grade by Patriots” – The Boston Globe
  
  
• London Fletcher: “Skins’ movie star; linebacker’s work ethic, production make him a consummate leader” – Richmond Times-Dispatch

Blue Streaks in Pro Football