Joe Morgan: Walsh University’s First Player to attend NFL Combine
March 8, 2011
Hosted by Ray Ellis
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Episode Description
Joe Morgan was joking with a friend not knowing the joke was about to become a reality. Morgan a wide receiver at Walsh University was merely joking with a friend about his chances of being invited to the 2011 NFL Combine. Joe started his days as a student athlete at the University of Illinois. However those days were cut as Joe stated “for disciplinary reason” Joe eventually found himself on the campus at Walsh University and a member of the Walsh Cavaliers. As time for the 2011 NFL Combine drew closer Morgan felt he had no chance of being invited to the combine. Never in the history of the University had one of its players been invited to the NFL Combine.
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Okay sports fans – here’s your opportunity to discuss football - America’s favorite sport!! On an annual basis, millions of people attend, watch and listen to football – both pro and college. “Ray Ellis Sports”, an internet talk radio show was developed with the fan in mind. Join Host former Philadelphia Eagles’ and Cleveland Browns’ Strong Safety, Ray Ellis for exciting, interactive football discussions – from the fan’s perspective. Ray believes that it is the fans that support America’s favorite sport and they should be able to express their opinion about the game with passion.
Ray Ellis
Ray Ellis, raised in Canton, Ohio has been a Browns’ fan all his life – which makes sense that he would have a successful career as a Browns Strong Safety. Ellis, a four-year letterman at Ohio State, won All-Big 10 honors with five interceptions as a senior defensive co-captain. He went on to play for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1981 and in 1986 joined the Cleveland Browns. Ellis’ career stats include: 427 tackles, 14 interceptions, nine fumbles caused, six recovered fumbles, three quarterback sacks and three blocked punts. Since leaving the Browns, Ellis has been active in both business and community, most recently as Chief Operating Officer for People for People, a non-profit corporation in Philadelphia whose mission is to educate underprivileged youth and young adults. Ellis has also been active with the Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Special Olympics, United Way, United Negro Fund and the National Center for Missing Children. Ellis now resides in Phoenix, AZ with his wife, Darice.
