cortland finnegan
Cortland Finnegan at the 2009 Pro Bowl. [1]
As a junior, Cortland Finnegan was named first-team All-OVC, while starting every game at free safety. [2]
PRO: An elite cornerback recognized for his blazing speed and a feisty attitude, Cortland Finnegan is one of the team’s defensive leaders. [3]
Andre Johnson was ejected in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s Week 12 game against the Titans after throwing punches in a scuffle with CB Cortland Finnegan. [4]
In his first four NFL seasons (2006-09), played in 61 games (47 starts) and totaled 321 tackles, four sacks, 11 interceptions and 56 passes defensed. [3]
The two players got into a shoving match the play before, and Finnegan took a jab to Johnson’s face coming off the line. [4]
Finnegan attended Milton High School in Milton, Florida, where he starred as safety and tailback, earning first-team All-State, All-Northwest Florida and 3A District Player of the Year honors as a senior in 2001. [5]
He started every game at free safety and led team with 98 tackles for third consecutive season and added two tackles for loss, one interception, seven passes defensed, one fumble forced and one fumble recovery. [2]
Started every game at free safety and led team with 98 tackles for third consecutive season and added two tackles for loss, one interception, seven passes defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. [3]
For additional info on Cortland’s career at Samford, click here. [...] Finnegan totaled team and career-high 108 tackles, three tackles for loss, career-high three interceptions, eight passes defensed and two fumble recoveries, and he also returned 21 kickoffs for 577 yards (27.5 avg.) and one touchdown. [2]
He played college football for Samford University. [1]
With five interceptions in each of the 2008 and 2009 seasons, he became the first Titans player to record back-to-back five interception efforts since Daryll Lewis (1994-97). [3]
On defense, he recorded 115 tackles and intercepted five passes in 2001. [...] He caught 22 passes for 403 yards, and also averaged 6.4 yards per rush and scored 11 touchdowns rushing. [1]
Sources:
[1] Cortland Finnegan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[2] The Cortland Finnegan Ark 31 Foundation
[3] Tennessee Titans: Cortland Finnegan
[4] Cortland Finnegan
[5] Cortland Finnegan facts - Freebase