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Tom Rusk

Position(s): LB

Tom Rusk attended Hempstead High School and lived in Dubuque, Iowa.

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Born 7/14/1957 and is 68 years old.

Drafted Round 9 by New York Giants in 1979

SEASONS

1975-1976 (L)

1976-1977 (L)

1977-1978 (L)

1978-1979 (L)

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FAMOUS QUOTES from Tom Rusk

Our defensive players are crazy...I admit that, Iowa State has a good defense but they don't have (expletive deleted) like we do. They don't hit like us. The first time Dean Moore saw films this week of Dexter Green, he asked, 'That's Dexter Green? He'll be Dexter Blue when we get through with him.
...from Iowa vs. Iowa State on 9/17/1977

I was so emotional before the game, I had tears in my eyes and a Iump in my throat. I couldn't help it, because it's been in my blood since I was recruited by Iowa State and then suddenly shut off. If I got a chance I was going to get those guys.
...from Iowa vs. Iowa State on 9/17/1977 - Link to source