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DEL.ICIO.USTuminello pursuing pro football
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
I was over at Georgia Tech on Tuesday reporting a story about the widespread success the Yellow Jackets are having in women’s sports these days and got a reminder that football season never really ends. A huge group of players was walking back from Rose Bowl Field and a twice-a-week run.
Later, I saw Kevin Tuminello, who has graduated and played his final game at Tech but hasn’t left. Kevin is working out with Eric Ciano to boost his “measurables” and put him in the best position possible to impress pro scouts. Unlike in baseball, which has an extensive minor league system, and basketball, where there are opportunities in Europe, football players don’t have many options if they don’t make it at the top level, the NFL. Kevin is hoping to catch on with an NFL team, but if he doesn’t he said he might wind up in the new All American Football League, scheduled to begin play in April in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Michigan, Tennessee and Texas. Tech alumni Dennis Davis and Darius Williams are listed on the Alabama roster, Nick Rogers on the Arkansas roster and Kenton Johnson on the Michigan roster.
Tuminello has met one of the requirements for playing in the AAFL; he has his degree. Teammates consistently called him one of the brightest Yellow Jackets players. I’m pretty sure he’ll do fine in whatever career he winds up in, whether it’s football or something else.
Comments
By LongBeachJacket
January 30, 2008 6:36 PM | Link to this
With degree in hand, I’m sure Kevin Tuminello will be in good shape wherever he lands.
Look forward to your article on Women’s Sports success.
Enjoyed my first (ever) women’s volleyball game last fall. Gifted and (needless to say, attractive) athletes. Very entertaining contest…and at, I think, $4, a great value (especially for families).
As a typical fan, I focus mostly on Mens Basketball and Football, but in terms of overall entertainment value and supporting the program, I’m beginning to adjust my focus and pay more attention to the Lady Jackets!
So far, I’m finding it a very good call!
By Mike Knobler
January 31, 2008 12:04 AM | Link to this
Yes, the women’s teams can be very entertaining and with some of the good clean fun feeling that seems lacking at times in men’s sports. Don’t get me wrong; I still love college football, men’s basketball and baseball. But some of the “non-revenue” and women’s sports can provide a refreshing change of pace.
By scooter11
January 31, 2008 4:40 PM | Link to this
Tenuta to Notre Dame, unless they find the lie on his resume that says his defense ever beat the Dawgs.
By RTP Jacket
February 1, 2008 2:15 PM | Link to this
Mike, Thanks for the update on Tums. Did you also see Adamm Oliver? How’s his re-hab going?
Also looking forward to your article about GT women’s sports. If you have time for a follow-up question for them, you should ask the Tennis Babes if they mind being called Tennis Babes.
That was a good piece y’all ran last year about the origin of the Miller’s gold tennis shoes.