by Leathers
Former 'Dore captain Ryan Hamilton has just started livin' a dream. Just days after getting waived by the Saints, the former safety signed Wednesday as a rookie free agent with the Eagles (check here for more).
For Hamilton, a product of Wycombe, Pa., and a huge fan of all Philly pro franchises, nothing ranks higher than a chance to wear the Eagle colors.
The good fortune couldn't happen to a more deserving guy, a player that entered the '09 campaign with All-SEC expectations only to miss the final 10 games after tearing a pectoral muscle at LSU.
Without doubt, the Eagles will get the very best Hamilton has to give.
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Thursday, May 27, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
Vierling, Hamilton sign free agent deals
by Barca Blog
Jeff Lockridge of The Tennessean is reporting that former Commodore center Bradley Vierling will sign a free agent contract with Pittsburgh on Tuesday.
Vierling originally planned to try out with Cleveland, but had a change of heart when the Steelers came to the table with their offer.
“(Pittsburgh) said they went back in the film room after the draft and watched more film on me against first-round draft pick Dan Williams (of the Tennessee Vols)," Vierling told Lockridge. "They thought I did an exceptional job against him. They said they had underestimated me and wanted me to become a Steeler.”
Vierling becomes the second 'Dore to sign a free agent deal. Safety Ryan Hamilton inked with New Orleans at the conclusion of the draft on Saturday.
Stay with us for more updates.
And for the video of the day, YouTube Sports draft expert Kige Ramsey gives his take on the winners and losers from the weekend.
Vierling originally planned to try out with Cleveland, but had a change of heart when the Steelers came to the table with their offer.
“(Pittsburgh) said they went back in the film room after the draft and watched more film on me against first-round draft pick Dan Williams (of the Tennessee Vols)," Vierling told Lockridge. "They thought I did an exceptional job against him. They said they had underestimated me and wanted me to become a Steeler.”
Vierling becomes the second 'Dore to sign a free agent deal. Safety Ryan Hamilton inked with New Orleans at the conclusion of the draft on Saturday.
Stay with us for more updates.
And for the video of the day, YouTube Sports draft expert Kige Ramsey gives his take on the winners and losers from the weekend.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Ryan Hamilton update
by Barca Blog
According to The Tennessean, senior safety Ryan Hamilton was denied a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA.
Hamilton, a co-captain and three-year starter, missed most of the 2009 football season after tearing his pectoral muscle in the second game against LSU.
He intends to participate in the Commodores' Pro Day event in late March with hopes of making the NFL.
Click here to read more
According to The Tennessean, senior safety Ryan Hamilton was denied a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA.
Hamilton, a co-captain and three-year starter, missed most of the 2009 football season after tearing his pectoral muscle in the second game against LSU.
He intends to participate in the Commodores' Pro Day event in late March with hopes of making the NFL.
Click here to read more
Monday, September 14, 2009
More on Hamilton
by Barca Blog - Take a few minutes to read VUcommodores' story on injured co-captain Ryan Hamilton. Hamilton's presence on the field will be missed. The senior safety has played a huge role in turning around the 'Dores program the last few years. Hopefully he'll be able to return for a sixth season, if he wishes to apply for a medical redshirt.
Also, we've posted video and quotes from today's press conference with Coach Johnson, Larry Smith and Bradley Vierling... so click here to start preparing for Mississippi State week.
Also, we've posted video and quotes from today's press conference with Coach Johnson, Larry Smith and Bradley Vierling... so click here to start preparing for Mississippi State week.
Hamilton, Williams lost for season
by Barca Blog - Terrible news to report out of Coach Johnson’s Monday press conference…
Redshirt sophomore right tackle James Williams and senior safety and co-captain Ryan Hamilton will miss the rest of the 2009 season after sustaining injuries in the loss to LSU last Saturday.
“James Williams, who has worked extremely hard to be a starter for us on the offensive line will be out with a dislocated ankle,” Johnson said.
“Ryan Hamilton has torn a pectoral muscle near his arm and will be out for the rest of the year. I think Ryan is an All-SEC caliber safety. He had a great year last year, and he started off with a great game against Western Carolina. He actually played about a quarter and a half with his muscle torn off his humerus bone against LSU, so that tells you how tough he is. He’s a captain for us and his injury is going to be really tough to deal with. I just want to let him know that we’re all thinking about him and also James.”
No word yet on if Hamilton will apply for a sixth season via medical redshirt. Johnson said the university would probably make that petition and Hamilton would probably have a good case to come back if he chooses to, and if NCAA approves it.
Both players will undergo surgery this week.
Redshirt sophomore right tackle James Williams and senior safety and co-captain Ryan Hamilton will miss the rest of the 2009 season after sustaining injuries in the loss to LSU last Saturday.
“James Williams, who has worked extremely hard to be a starter for us on the offensive line will be out with a dislocated ankle,” Johnson said.
“Ryan Hamilton has torn a pectoral muscle near his arm and will be out for the rest of the year. I think Ryan is an All-SEC caliber safety. He had a great year last year, and he started off with a great game against Western Carolina. He actually played about a quarter and a half with his muscle torn off his humerus bone against LSU, so that tells you how tough he is. He’s a captain for us and his injury is going to be really tough to deal with. I just want to let him know that we’re all thinking about him and also James.”
No word yet on if Hamilton will apply for a sixth season via medical redshirt. Johnson said the university would probably make that petition and Hamilton would probably have a good case to come back if he chooses to, and if NCAA approves it.
Both players will undergo surgery this week.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
2008 Rewind: Hamilton picks off Rebels
by Barca Blog - We just released our second 2008 Rewind feature on VUcommodores.com.
Vanderbilt's 3-0 start to the season was in jeopardy after a rocky start in Oxford, Miss. Ole Miss took a 10-0 lead after scoring on a field goal and a fumble recovery returned for a touchdown on consecutive possessions in the opening quarter.
Jared Hawkins then fumbled on the first play of the next series, putting Ole Miss at Vanderbilt's 20 yard line with a chance to deliver a knockout blow.
On the very next play, safety Ryan Hamilton stepped up and provided the next highlight... his first of three interceptions that resulted in him being named the Football Writers Association of America/Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week.
"I had the opportunity to just read off their quarterback's eyes," Hamilton recalled. "I saw what the receiver was doing and just made a great break on the ball and luckily I caught it.
"I felt that play helped everyone realize that the game could turn around at any second, and all we had to do was keep playing hard to set the offense up for good opportunities to score."
The rest is history as the 'Dores went on to win, 23-17.
Vanderbilt's 3-0 start to the season was in jeopardy after a rocky start in Oxford, Miss. Ole Miss took a 10-0 lead after scoring on a field goal and a fumble recovery returned for a touchdown on consecutive possessions in the opening quarter.
Jared Hawkins then fumbled on the first play of the next series, putting Ole Miss at Vanderbilt's 20 yard line with a chance to deliver a knockout blow.
On the very next play, safety Ryan Hamilton stepped up and provided the next highlight... his first of three interceptions that resulted in him being named the Football Writers Association of America/Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week.
"I had the opportunity to just read off their quarterback's eyes," Hamilton recalled. "I saw what the receiver was doing and just made a great break on the ball and luckily I caught it.
"I felt that play helped everyone realize that the game could turn around at any second, and all we had to do was keep playing hard to set the offense up for good opportunities to score."
The rest is history as the 'Dores went on to win, 23-17.
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