Rich Seubert
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| Rich Seubert | |
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| Date of birth | March 30, 1979 |
| Place of birth | Rozellville, Wisconsin |
| Position(s) | Offensive guard |
| College | Western Illinois |
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| 2001-present | New York Giants |
Rich Seubert (born March 30, 1979 in Rozellville, Wisconsin) is a National Football League guard for the New York Giants. He was signed as an undrafted free agent out of Western Illinois University. Lives in Wayne, New Jersey.
[edit] High school career
Seubert attended Columbus High School in Marshfield, Wisconsin, and was a standout in football, basketball, and baseball. He helped lead his football and basketball teams to two state championships each.
[edit] College Years
Seubert attended Western Illinois University and was a first team All-Gateway honoree as a senior.
[edit] Professional
Seubert has been increasing in popularity with the fans. when entering the game from the sidelines before a play, he must register with the referee as an eligible receiver when playing the position of OL (due to his normal position as being an extra lineman, and thus eligible to receive a pass). The refs in turn announce "...number 69 reporting as eligible..." over the speaker system. His continuous solid play, versatility (he has played every position on the offensive line except LT in 2006), and his jersey number of 69 has made him a fan favorite. In part, because of the giants struggling during the season, fans during the game and fans on the giants.com message boards (see the message boards on giants.com) have been calling for short passing plays to be made to Rich Seubert to change things up. Such plays to his plays are rare across the NFL and would not be expected by a defense. During the Eagles game on December 24th, Rich suffered a shin/leg injury while filling in as the starting Center for an also injured Shaun O'hara. Seubert missed the following week's game vs the redskins, the final game of the 2006 regular season.
Seubert was at the center of an officiating controversy in the 2002 NFC playoffs. The Giants, who had led by a score of 38-14, were trailing 39-38 when Matt Bryant had a chance to kick a game winning field goal. When Trey Junkin botched the snap, Seubert, an eligible receiver on the play, went out to try to catch holder Matt Allen's pass. Allen underthrew Seubert, who was grabbed and pulled down by Chike Okeafor, apparently drawing a pass interference penalty. Instead, an illegal man downfield penalty was called on Seubert's teammate Tam Hopkins, endng the game. The NFL drew a fair amount of criticism for the non-call on Seubert's play. The NFL later issued an official apology to the Giants in the offseason.
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