S Kurt Coleman (All B1G, All-American)

[Magua]

Yes because a degree from Boise State is seen as better than one from THE Ohio State University. Get the fuck out of her smurf smoker and enjoy the loss to Nevada.

 

[Buckskin86]

The players who could be hit the hardest are guys like Kurt Coleman. The Eagles selected Coleman in the seventh round of the 2010 draft, and gave him a $43,400 signing bonus and a $320,000 salary this season. He was one of the last players to make the Eagles' roster, and if there is a work stoppage in 2011, Coleman will have to compete with two more draft classes for a roster spot in 2012.

"I wouldn't say it's the best timing, but you know, you can't do anything about it," Coleman said. "Even if there is a lockout, eventually football is going to come back. My job is still here. I've got to make the best of my situation."

Read more: http://www.philly.com/inquirer/colu..._for_possible_2011_lockout.html#ixzz17FAWJLrh

 

[Buckskin86]

The difference between college and the NFL hasn't been as difficult for some players. Coleman, a former standout at Ohio State, noted that his last game for the Buckeyes was the Rose Bowl last Jan. 2, the same day the Eagles end this regular season against Dallas.

Most of the rookies stayed in town, and those who left made sure they took their playbooks with them.

"It's true that I don't have to worry about going to classes, writing papers and studying for exams like I did (at Ohio State)," Coleman said. "But there's just as much studying at this level. It's just it's all football, all the time.

"I don't mind it, though. The rookie wall is mostly a mental thing. When you're with a winning team like we are, it's easy to keep motivated. There are those days when you're tired, but you fight through it because you don't want to let the team down."

http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/article_bf02f4d1-4db2-5e28-afda-110b1a998305.html

 

[Buckskin86]

Posted on Mon, Dec. 20, 2010
Eagles lose Allen for season to knee injury

Seventh-round rookie Kurt Coleman is now the Eagles' starting free safety, with second-round rookie Nate Allen rupturing his right patellar tendon late in the first half yesterday. Andy Reid didn't officially say so, but Allen is done for the year. An Eagles security guard declared him off-limits to reporters as Allen fetched his belongings from the visiting locker room, moving stiffly.

Coleman seemed to play well after Allen went down.

"Absolutely," Coleman said, when asked if he is ready. "They brought me on this team for a reason . . . [Quintin Mikell] has been helping me out tremendously. So I'll definitely be ready next week."

Read more: http://www.philly.com/dailynews/spo..._for_season_to_knee_injury.html#ixzz18efji1iy

 

[Buckskin86]

Posted: Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Eagles' Allen has surgery; Coleman to start Sunday
By DAVID WEINBERG, Staff Writer

The Philadelphia Eagles replaced one rookie safety with another as part of a flurry of roster moves Tuesday.

Starting free safety Nate Allen was officially placed on injured reserve with a ruptured right patellar tendon suffered in Sunday's 38-31 victory over the New York Giants. They filled his spot on the 53-man roster by promoting rookie free agent safety Jamar Wall from the practice squad.

Allen, who registered three interceptions and two sacks this season, underwent successful surgery Tuesday at Rothman Institute in Philadelphia. Team physician Dr. Peter DeLuca performed the operation.

Rookie Kurt Coleman will take Allen's place in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Minnesota, however. Coleman, a seventh-round draft pick from Ohio State, previously started for the Eagles in their 59-28 win at Washington when Allen was sidelined with a sprained neck. He has gotten extensive playing time in a reserve role.

"You know what, with all the opportunities Kurt's had, he's done a nice job," Eagles coach Andy Reid said Monday. "He plays physical football and I think the guys have confidence in him."

http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/article_7989f415-70be-5a9e-8c69-ac6c44f5d886.html

 

[Buckskin86]

Now a starter, Coleman taking things in stride
Steve Patton see more articles by Steve Patton
Reading Eagle

CHUCK MYERS
Philadelphia Eagles' Kurt Coleman (42) and Joselio Hanson celebrate a pass break-up during a fourth down in the second quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Eagles defeated the Jaguars, 28-27, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Friday, August 13, 2010. (Steven M. Falk/Philadelphia Daily News/MCT)

PHILADELPHIA - He's been playing regularly since the beginning of the season and already has made his first start, so Kurt Coleman isn't nervous about his upcoming start Sunday against Minnesota.

The only difference now is that the seventh-round draft pick is the Philadelphia Eagles starting free safety for keeps, following a season-ending injury to fellow rookie Nate Allen.

"You've got to prepare the same," said Coleman, who took over last week when Allen suffered a ruptured patellar tendon late in the first half of the Eagles' 38-31 win at New York. "You've got to do all the film study and everything. But as far as the field work, the preparation, you get a lot more reps, and those are crucial going into the game, especially when you know you're going to start.

"You know what you're going to see instead of just being thrown out there."

At this point in the season, Coleman is hardly a rookie. He intercepted Donovan McNabb in his first start at Washington last month, and has been one of the Eagles' top special teams performers all year.

"He's showed that he's a good player," said head coach Andy Reid. "He's smart. He looks like he really enjoys playing the game, plays fast and aggressive. The guys around him trust him and he did well when he had the chance."

http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=273701

Posted on Thu, Dec. 23, 2010
Eagles' Coleman very comfortable stepping in as starting safety
By MARCUS HAYES
Philadelphia Daily News
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Kurt Coleman shot through the gap. He hit a startled Ahmad Bradshaw, who dropped like a stone 2 yards behind the line of scrimmage.

That forced the Giants to pass, which led to a fumble, which led to the Eagles' first touchdown.

None of which happens, perhaps, if the Eagles' seventh-round rookie safety didn't play with the confidence of the second-rounder he replaced.

Nate Allen's fine rookie season ended Sunday when he ruptured the patella tendon in his right knee. Allen underwent successful surgery Tuesday.

Coleman took over Allen's job yesterday - or, really, Sunday, after Allen left the game. No one noticed a big dropoff.

"It's not such a huge step for him because he's been out there," strong safety Quintin Mikell said. "Having him do spot duty is a lot better; a little taste, and a little taste, not everything all at once. It's not going to be such a huge step for him."

"I feel comfortable out there. Very comfortable," Coleman said.

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Read more: http://www.philly.com/dailynews/spo...ping_in_as_starting_safety.html#ixzz18wPatiaY

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3um6GLURiv0"]YouTube - Eagles FS Kurt Coleman Week 16-Vikings 12-22-10[/ame]

 

[Buckskin86]

Posted: Friday December 24, 2010
Eagles DB Coleman ready to step up against Vikings

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Kurt Coleman is the latest rookie defensive back to get an opportunity with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Coleman will start at free safety when Philadelphia (10-4) hosts the Minnesota Vikings (5-9) on Sunday night. The Eagles can clinch their first NFC East championship in four years with a victory.

"This is why you play,'' Coleman said Thursday. "You love big games. Any type of competitor wants to play in this type of game, this type of atmosphere. It's nothing new to me. I'm going to be comfortable out there playing, and I'm going to have a lot of fun.''

Coleman replaces fellow rookie Nate Allen, who is done for the season after injuring his right knee in the second quarter of Sunday's 38-31 victory at the New York Giants.

It will be the second start of the season for Coleman, who picked off former Eagles star Donovan McNabb for his first career interception when he filled in for Allen on Nov. 15 at Washington. Allen missed that game, a 59-28 Philadelphia victory, with a neck injury.

Coleman was a three-year starter at Ohio State, and Philadelphia got him in the seventh round of the draft.

"He showed that he's a good player,'' Eagles coach Andy Reid said. "He's smart. He looks like he really enjoys playing the game. Plays fast and aggressive. Looks like the guys around him trust him, and he did well when he had the chance.''

Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/20....eagles.coleman.0652/index.html#ixzz192PriDKF

Posted on Fri, Dec. 24, 2010
Eagles Notes: Eagles safety Coleman to have special-teams duty reduced
By Marc Narducci
Inquirer Staff Writer

Eagles rookie safety Kurt Coleman has been a key special-teams performer, but he's going to have his workload reduced in that area for Sunday's game at Lincoln Financial Field against the Minnesota Vikings.

That's because Coleman will earn his second start of the season at free safety, replacing fellow rookie Nate Allen, who is on injured reserve after suffering a torn patellar tendon in his right knee during last Sunday's 38-31 win over the New York Giants.

Coleman made his first start on Nov. 15 against Washington, coming in for Allen, who had a neck sprain.

Since Coleman will make the start against the Vikings, Eagles special-teams coach Bobby April says that the rookie would be limited to playing just on the punt team.

"He calls the signal and he manages the protections and everything else," April said. "He'll continue to do that, but we'll replace him on the other units."

Coleman, a seventh-round pick from Ohio State who had four tackles in Sunday's win, actually made the suggestion for a reduced special-teams role.

"In the Giants game, I was doing almost everything [on special teams] and I told Bobby I needed a breather," Coleman said. "I am glad for the time off so I can focus just on defense."

Read more: http://www.philly.com/inquirer/spor...special-teams_duty_reduced.html#ixzz192Q3hKVi

Kurt Coleman looking like a veteran as starting safety for Philadelphia Eagles
Published: Thursday, December 23, 2010
By BOB GROTZ
Journal Register News Service

PHILADELPHIA ? Offseason camps supposedly are critical in the development of rookies and free agent additions.

Then there is seventh-round draft pick Kurt Coleman.

The Ohio State product participated in the Eagles? minicamp but due to his college?s late graduation date, missed all but a couple of days of the organized team activities. With so much catching up to do Coleman was one of the last rookies you would expect a contribution from.

When Coleman makes his second start Sunday, the Eagles entertaining the Vikings, you will see more polished veteran than a guy finding his way.

The reason the Eagles have so much confidence plugging Coleman in for fellow rookie Nate Allen, who underwent knee surgery earlier this week, is he knows the defense almost as well as the coaching staff. And for good reason.

With help from assistant coach Mike Zordich, the former Eagles safety by way of Penn State, Coleman flew through the schemes in a couple of very, very long days. There are Eagles veterans who wonder if Macho Harris and Quintin Demps, who failed in their bids at safety, put in that much study time between them during their stints with the team.

?The defense is very complicated,? Coleman said Thursday. ?That?s what I felt like I was missing the most. What I did when I wasn?t able to get here as soon as I graduated was I spent a good two days just learning the whole defense. And then I was able to spend some time with Coach Zordich in the offseason. I went up to his house and we went over the playbook and film. They were sending me DVD?s of practice. The only bad part was I wasn?t actually able to do it on field until I got to training camp.?

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http://www.trentonian.com/articles/2010/12/23/sports/doc4d141da9a9bf0892956553.txt

 

[Tonyank]

having a great game. Getting a lot of air time. I see ya Kurt!!

 

[Buckskin86]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlRS7cuK4NY"]YouTube - Player Spotlight: S Kurt Coleman[/ame]

 

[Buckskin86]

Which under-the-radar player is likely to have a Tracy Porter breakout moment in the playoffs?

JUDGE: I'll take a flyer on Philadelphia safety Kurt Coleman, just because the rookie is in the right place at the right time. That would be the middle of the Eagles' secondary, where it should be bombs away this weekend. The Packers can't run, so look for quarterback Aaron Rodgers to go after Philadelphia's defensive backs -- particularly whoever mans up at cornerback opposite Asante Samuel. Heck, he probably goes at Samuel, too, because he's playing on one good leg. The Eagles' defense has been vulnerable since it lost linebacker Stewart Bradley, defensive end Brandon Graham and safety Nate Allen, and it's Coleman who replaces Allen. Philadelphia has trouble pressuring the passer, and Aaron Rodgers has success vs. the blitz. That should mean passes galore, with Rodgers trying to take advantage of a rookie like Coleman. That should also mean Coleman has his chance to do ... well, something ... which puts him in position to make a name for himself.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/14511938/faceoff-whos-breaking-out-in-this-years-playoffs

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwgIgdvOwlM"]YouTube - Eagles S Kurt Coleman Wildcard Week-Packers 1-5-11[/ame]

 

[Buckskin86]

POSTED: Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011
Eagles' defense hurt by lack of continuity
By PHIL ANASTASIA - The Philadelphia Inquirer

PHILADELPHIA Kurt Coleman knows the drill for the first off-season of his NFL career.

"I have to get bigger, faster, stronger, and learn to understand the game a little more," Coleman said.

The Eagles' rookie safety might have been speaking for all of the team's young players. They gained some experience this season, but their development could be the key to the team's future.

"We were able to play young players who were able to get experience," Eagles coach Andy Reid said. "Some of those young guys are going to be leaders on this team."

Coleman and middle linebacker Jamar Chaney, a pair of rookie seventh-round draft picks, were thrust into the starting lineup in December because of injuries to safety Nate Allen, another rookie, and veteran middle linebacker Stewart Bradley.

Coleman said the Eagles' 21-16 wild-card playoff loss to Green Bay was a challenge for the young players, especially facing Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

"Aaron Rodgers is great," Coleman said. "It was a great experience for me to play against him, and it's something that I can build on during my career."

Coleman said he thought the injuries that disrupted the Eagles' defense during the season were the reason for their struggles, especially in the red zone.

"It was (a lack of) continuity," Coleman said. "It was tough to get in synch. We had a lot of moving parts, a lot of injuries to people.

"A lot of the newer guys, we just didn't know the ins and outs."

Cont...

Read more: http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2011/01/12/1813787/eagles-defense-hurt-by-lack-of.html#ixzz1Av4N01ly

 

[Buckskin86]

at bball game last night...

http://photo.the-ozone.net/details....umber=41&ReturnRowCount=12&ReturnPageNumber=4

 

[Buckskin86]

Quintin Mikell: Quintin Mikell not expected back with Eagles

The Philadelphia Daily News "doubts" that free agent SS Quintin Mikell will be back with the Eagles.
The Daily News believes the Eagles are set with Nate Allen at free safety and Kurt Coleman on the strong side. Mikell is one of the top run-support safeties in the NFL, but turns 31 before the season and isn't going to improve his range. Pro Football Focus did rate Mikell as the top cover safety in the NFL last year, though, so he may have one or two more years left of elite all-around play.

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/pl...gnews.asp?sport=NFL&id=765&line=201650&spln=1

 

[Buckskin86]

Kurt Coleman Likely Eagles? Starting Strong Safety in 2011
By
David Sabia
Football News Now Staff Writer? March 14, 2011

Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Kurt Coleman is in line for the team?s starting strong safety job in 2011.

Coleman will have big shoes to fill in replacing Quintin Mikell, who isn?t expected to re-sign in Philadelphia this offseason. Mikell led the the team with 88 tackles and added four forced turnovers last season.

Coleman only forced one turnover?an interception?in 15 appearances, but only two starts, in 2010. From his strong tackling skills and perceptive reflexes on special teams, however, he projects as a solid run-stopping safety.

http://www.footballnewsnow.com/2011/kurt-coleman-likely-eagles-starting-strong-safety-in-2011/

If Mikell isn?t re-signed, Coleman is the likely candidate to take over at strong safety. He didn?t embarrass himself when pressed into free safety when fellow rookie Nate Allen ruptured his patella tendon in December. Coleman is smart, and he?s a complement to Allen because he?s better against the run than the pass. But at 5-foot-11, 195 pounds he isn?t that big-bodied assassin the Eagles defense has longed for in the middle.

Read more: http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/...son-look-at-defensive-back.html#ixzz1GfYIXEc3

 

[Buckskin86]

NFL stars speak at Stebbins
Northmont grad Kurt Coleman talks about overcoming adversity
By Cornelius Frolik, Staff Writer
Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Philadelphia Eagles safety Kurt Coleman talks to a crowd at Stebbins High School about overcoming adversity and the importance of friends and family. The event, which featured Coleman and Kansas City Chiefs safety Donald Washington as speakers, raised money for charity, including one that fights against breast cancer. Coleman's father, Stebbins Assistant Principal Ron Coleman, was diagnosed with breast cancer in November 2006.
Staff photo by Cornelius Frolik

RIVERSIDE ? The three men on stage are all warriors, men who have stared adversity in the eye and then found a way to triumph over it.

Two men, Kurt Coleman and Donald Washington, are safeties in the NFL, and the third man, Ron Coleman, was a long-time football and basketball coach.

But it?s not sports nor the thrill of victory that brought them out to the auditorium of Stebbins High School. Instead, they came to discuss with dozens of audience members what they do when the going gets tough off the field, and they can?t rely on their physical strength or coaching skills for victory.

?Know you are not alone,? Kurt says to the crowd. ?Even when your situation may be ironic or something that no one else has ever had, you have a ton of people to take care of whatever you?ve got going on.?

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http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/community/dayton/nfl-stars-speak-at-stebbins-1128985.html