Another Burrell football season came to an end last night. 6-5 and another WPIAL playoff appearance. Thanks to all the players, Coach Dom Girardi & his staff and everyone involved for making it an unforgettable exciting season. Thanks seniors & on to next year.
On this day in 1999 Pitt beat Notre Dame 37-27 in the final game at Pitt Stadium. Also, a much younger me with Seth Hornack (now Dr Seth Hornack) at preseason media day.
#Cowboys CB Joey Porter Jr tells us the โthe whole foot is jacked upโ
He told me he injured it in the Houston game.
โTweaked it, Houston game, and I just kept playing on it. Yeah. And you know, my 70% looks good. You know, that's what I think. So it just got worse, as I kept playing on.โ
He said thatโs why they had to shut him down.
โI feel like all the guys are, you know, wanting me to get back. You know, they know what I can do when I'm out there on the field. I bring a presence out there that is a game-changing type presence.โ
What does he need to do to feel comfortable to return?
โYou know, be able to cut. You know, I play a position where I got to guard the most athletic people on the field. So if I can't run, skip, or jump, then I'm no use out there.โ
He added he doesnโt want to be a liability to the team.
I asked him if coming off had anything to do with maybe not having the stats heโs used to and not wanting to sully that?
โNo, because I just always have the most confidence in myself to feel like I could do what I can do against anybody, 70% or not. That's why I was out there with with the 70%. But it just, like I said, it just was getting worse. And I really don't care too much about the stats. I feel like my tape speaks for itself, and it is what it is.โ
He also says none of this is tied to his pending contract extension.
He did tell me he was able to run today and hadnโt in awhile but didnโt give a clear answer on confidence to play.
Porter Jr. has played in 3 games since arriving here. He missed last week w the injury and a game to illness so far.
"It's very humbling whenever your name gets brought up. I've been working my tail off every day to come back. To get the recognition, that means a lot, but obviously, there's a ton of work to do."
Max Hurleman's name continues to be brought up by the Steelers. He's now the new name to watch at WR, if he returns.
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@The_EarlyShift@GMBCSuperfan As I have said, his dad Tom is a Burrell Buccaneer. This is probably as close as weโll get to having one on the Pirates, so Iโll take it. Weโll always have 2025. And Go Bucs (both of them).