Fostering Greatness

The defense finally has a face. All-American Eric Foster.

Before we begin to sing his praises, it should be mentioned that just because they aren't media darlings that ESPN Gameday guys name with puppy love adoration doesn't mean these guys aren't good. If you've watched, listened or read any of the games you've heard their names called. Greene, Thompson, Frierson, Meekings, Girault, Renkart, Beckford, the McCourty twins, Collins, and the list goes on. Even a freshman like George Johnson has not only had an impact with his defensive play on the field, his emergence and opportunity aparently had an impact oon Rutgers getting a commitment from 6'4" Alex Silvestro, a bruising defensive end who liked to see the early playing time given to a first year player. And on top of that, Rutgers out-recruited teams like West Virginia, Iowa and Tennessee. Did I just write that? Tennessee out recruited by Rutgers? I might need to go get my brown paper bag to avoid hyperventilating.

But let's talk Eric Foster. His legend is well known. He blew up his knee last year in the second game of the year and he wasn't sure he would ever play again. And he is listed at 6'2" which if you know anything about the phrase "he is listed at..." in sports terms means he probably isn't 6'2", but he makes up for that with speed and that proverbial motor that doesn't stop running...check out this youtube for an example of his non-stop motor...
We got that fire...



Makes me want to strap on a block R and run through a wall.