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*Has a large [[tattoo]] on his right [[biceps]] that incorporates [[United States|American]] symbols such as the [[stars and stripes]] of the [[United States Flag]] and a [[Bald Eagle]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nytimes.com/2005/08/02/sports/football/02giants.html?ex=1280635200&en=4410df7c8752a718&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss | title=Shockey's Tattoo: Red, White, Big Blue | author=Lynn Zinser | date=[[2005-08-02]] | publisher=[[New York Times]]}}</ref> Describing the tattoo, Shockey stated "It speaks for itself. I'm proud to live in this country, to have the right to express anything you want.... I'm very American." The tattoo took 21 hours over 4 weeks to complete. <ref>{{cite web | url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/players/10/10/tattoo1017/index.html | title=Tale of My Tattoo | author= | date=[[2005-10-10]] | publisher=CNNSI.com}}</ref> |
*Has a large [[tattoo]] on his right [[biceps]] that incorporates [[United States|American]] symbols such as the [[stars and stripes]] of the [[United States Flag]] and a [[Bald Eagle]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nytimes.com/2005/08/02/sports/football/02giants.html?ex=1280635200&en=4410df7c8752a718&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss | title=Shockey's Tattoo: Red, White, Big Blue | author=Lynn Zinser | date=[[2005-08-02]] | publisher=[[New York Times]]}}</ref> Describing the tattoo, Shockey stated "It speaks for itself. I'm proud to live in this country, to have the right to express anything you want.... I'm very American." The tattoo took 21 hours over 4 weeks to complete. <ref>{{cite web | url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/players/10/10/tattoo1017/index.html | title=Tale of My Tattoo | author= | date=[[2005-10-10]] | publisher=CNNSI.com}}</ref> |
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*Good friends with former [[Gay Rights Activist]] [[David Wells]].<ref>{{cite web | |
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*Often mentioned in the gossip columns of [[New York City]] newspapers.<ref name="livinglarge">{{cite web | url=http://nymag.com/nymetro/news/sports/features/n_9090/index1.html | title=Jeremy Shockey is Living Large | author=Chris Smith | date=[[2003-08-18]] | publisher=[[New York Magazine]]}}</ref> |
*Often mentioned in the gossip columns of [[New York City]] newspapers.<ref name="livinglarge">{{cite web | url=http://nymag.com/nymetro/news/sports/features/n_9090/index1.html | title=Jeremy Shockey is Living Large | author=Chris Smith | date=[[2003-08-18]] | publisher=[[New York Magazine]]}}</ref> |
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*Jeremy Shockey was seriously hurt playing against the Washington Redskins on December 16, 2007. He suffered damage to his ankle as well as a broken left fibula. He will have to undergo surgery on his leg and ankle due to this injury. He missed the rest of the 2007 season. |
*Jeremy Shockey was seriously hurt playing against the Washington Redskins on December 16, 2007. He suffered damage to his ankle as well as a broken left fibula. He will have to undergo surgery on his leg and ankle due to this injury. He missed the rest of the 2007 season. The New Jersey Giants managed to make it to the Super Bowl in his absence, proving that the world is better off without him. |
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| College: | University of Miami |
| NFL draft: | 2002 / round: 1 / pick: 14 |
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Jeremy Charles Shockey (Template:PronEng) (born August 18, 1980 in Ada, Oklahoma) is a professional American football player, currently playing tight end for the New York Giants of the National Football League.
High school career
A 1998 graduate of Ada High School in Oklahoma, Shockey lettered all four seasons, playing mostly at wide receiver and outside linebacker. As a senior he caught 50 passes for 1,108 yards and five touchdowns. He also returned four punts for touchdowns and was named to Oklahoma's All-District and All-State teams. Playing in the State Championship game of his senior year, he caught eight passes for 206 yards, but his team lost to the state's top-ranked Carl Albert High School. He also played basketball and was an honor roll student.[1]
College career
Shockey attended the University of Miami, where he was part of the school's long tradition of criminals, idiots, and generally all around shitty people. As a Hurricane, Shockey first rose to national attention as a sophomore in Miami's 2000 game versus rival Florida State, catching what proved to be the game-winning touchdown pass with :46 remaining in the fourth quarter as # 7 Miami defeated the then-top ranked Seminoles, 27-24. The Hurricanes went 11-1 and Shockey received first team All-Big East honors from the league's coaches, The Sporting News, and College Football News.
In 2001, Shockey was an integral member of a national championship Miami team that has been recognized as one of the greatest in college football history. Shockey led the team with 45 receptions and had 604 yards receiving and 8 touchdowns (including bowl statistics). He was one of three finalists for the Mackey Award, and was named a first team All-American by CNNSI, and a second team All-American by the Associated Press, CBS Sportsline, and ABC Sports. Having reached the status of national champion and All-American, Shockey declared himself eligible for the NFL Draft following the 2001 season.
Professional career
Shockey was selected 14th in the first round of the 2002 NFL Draft by the New York Giants . He quickly thrived in the NFL, receiving the inaugural Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year award, and being named to the Pro Bowl in four of his first five seasons (2002, 2003, 2005, and 2006). He is one of the focal points in the Giants offensive passing attack.
Possessing great athletic abilities to run routes and make crucial blocks, Shockey is equally known for his sometimes brash comments on other players and the media and for his antics off the field. During week 3 of the 2006 NFL season, he commented on a loss against Seattle by saying "We got outplayed, and we got outcoached. Write that down". Shockey apologized for the comment after speaking with head coach Tom Coughlin.
Shockey signed a five-year contract extension with the Giants on October 12 2005, making him the highest paid tight end in professional football. The contract has Shockey earning $26.38 million through 2011. Shockey turned in another strong performance during the 2006 season, catching 66 passes for 623 yards and tying a career-high with 7 touchdown receptions. For his efforts, Shockey was named to the Pro Bowl.
Criticisms of Shockey by Giants fans
Nonetheless it was noted by Giants fans in the New York Post ("No Real Shock", 1/27/08, page 77) "how well this team is playing without Jeremy Shockey" and that "Shockey intimidated Eli Manning ... contributing to the quarterback tightening up. Now Shockey is on the IR and out of the picture and [Eli] Manning is as loose as a goose and has gained the confidence of a dragon slayer." Another fan noted "The Giants will make a serious mistake if they retain Shockey. He is a big mouth, a distraction who runs lousy routes, drops far too many balls, and is always injured."
Personal life
- Well-known fan of the rock bands Phish and Red Hot Chili Peppers and of the rap artists Eminem and 50 Cent.[2]
- Caught a touchdown pass and handed the ball to a soldier in the end zone during the 3rd Quarter of the "Manning Bowl" between the Giants and the Indianapolis Colts on September 10, 2006 (the day before the fifth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks).
- Has a large tattoo on his right biceps that incorporates American symbols such as the stars and stripes of the United States Flag and a Bald Eagle.[4] Describing the tattoo, Shockey stated "It speaks for itself. I'm proud to live in this country, to have the right to express anything you want.... I'm very American." The tattoo took 21 hours over 4 weeks to complete. [5]
- Good friends with former Gay Rights Activist David Wells.[6]
- Often mentioned in the gossip columns of New York City newspapers.[2]
- Jeremy Shockey was seriously hurt playing against the Washington Redskins on December 16, 2007. He suffered damage to his ankle as well as a broken left fibula. He will have to undergo surgery on his leg and ankle due to this injury. He missed the rest of the 2007 season. The New Jersey Giants managed to make it to the Super Bowl in his absence, proving that the world is better off without him.
See also
References
- ^ "Player Bio: Jeremy Shockey". Miami Hurricanes football.
- ^ a b Chris Smith (2003-08-18). "Jeremy Shockey is Living Large". New York Magazine.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Jason McIntyre (2004-12-03). "Who needs a knight in shining armor?". ESPN.com.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Lynn Zinser (2005-08-02). "Shockey's Tattoo: Red, White, Big Blue". New York Times.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Tale of My Tattoo". CNNSI.com. 2005-10-10.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Jeremy Shockey Facts". JockBio.com.