Chad Brinker

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There is an interesting article on this Ohio running back here.

http://thepost.baker.ohiou.edu/archives3/may02/052102/s1.h tml





The first part of the article is right here.

"
Ohio running back Chad Brinker
rushed for more than 3,900 yards and was twice named All-State during
his career at Martins Ferry High School. Despite being blessed with speed
and deceptive power, the Mr. Ohio Football Award finalist was passed on
time after time by recruiters.




One of the reasons? Race.




"A lot of recruiters will tell you straight up that race is an issue,"
Brinker said. "When I was recruited, some schools told me 'We're looking
for a 220-pound black guy that can run.' I was a 175-pound white guy who
could run. I really wish things weren't that way."
"
 

white lightning

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I'm glad he's at least on the practice squad.Do you know
which team?He was cut by the NY Jets after sitting on
the bench for a year.The only carries I remember him
getting were a couple in the pre season 2 years ago.
These guys never get a fair chance!
 

IceSpeed

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He is listed on IR(it is not in season now so I don't think it matters) for the Cologne Centurions.
 
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