Antonio Pittman

Antonio Pittman

Infobox NFLactive
currentteam=St. Louis Rams
currentnumber=30
currentposition=Running back



imgsize=250
caption=Ohio State's Troy Smith hands off to Antonio Pittman vs the 2006 Texas Longhorns
birthdate=birth date and age|1985|12|9
birthplace=Akron, Ohio
heightft=5
heightin=11
weight=207
debutyear=2007
debutteam=St. Louis Rams
college=Ohio State
draftyear=2007
draftround=4
draftpick=107
pastteams=
* New Orleans Saints (2007*
* St. Louis Rams (2007-present):*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
status=Active
statweek=5
statseason=2008
statlabel1=Rushing yards
statvalue1=145
statlabel2=Rushing average
statvalue2=3.7
statlabel3=Rushing TDs
statvalue3=0
nfl=PIT089744

Antonio Pittman (born December 19, 1985 in Akron, Ohio) is a American football running back for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio State.

Early years

Pittman attended Buchtel High School in Akron, Ohio, where he earned All-Ohio honors as a senior. Pittman majored in African American and African Studies at Ohio State. Pittman got a tattoo left arm is a tattoo honoring his brother, Anthony, who died at the age of 23.cite press release
title = Under the Helmet with Antonio Pittman
publisher = Ohio State Department of Athletics
date = 2006-09-23
url = http://ohiostatebuckeyes.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/2006mag-psu-pittman.html
accessdate = 2006-11-12
] While in high school Pittman lived with his sister April.helmet]

College career

2005

Despite a slow start to the 2005 season, he finished the year with 1,331 yards rushing and seven touchdowns on 243 carries; an average of 5.5 yards per attempt. His rushing yardage was the 10th-best single-season mark in school history and only Archie Griffin gained more yards (1,577) as a sophomore. [ [http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/osu/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/records.pdf Record Book (Part 1)] ] His rushing total was the 11th highest in the NCAA last season and 5th best in the Big Ten Conference. [ [http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/sortables?stat=rush&sort=rushyds&season=3&year=2005&group=80 NCAA Division I-A Rushing Leaders] ] In addition to running, Pittman made 17 receptions for 161 yards in 2005.

In his first appearance, Pittman rushed for 100 yards on 14 carries against Miami University. His career-high is 186 yards in a game against the University of Minnesota, where he also scored his first touchdown of the season.empty]

He scored the winning touchdown in the 2005 game against the Michigan Wolverines. He ran around the Michigan defensive line for a three yard touchdown run came with just 24 seconds left in the game.empty]

In the next game, he clinched the 2006 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish by erupting for a 60 yard touchdown run with 1:46 left in the game, despite having an injured hamstring.empty]

In 2005 he became just the fourth sophomore in Ohio State annals to rush for 1,000 or more yards in a season, joining Archie Griffin, Vince Workman and Keith Byars.cite news |first = Marla |last = Ridenour |title = No back bone to pick |url = http://www.ohio.com/mld/ohio/sports/colleges/ohio_state_university/15284737.htm |publisher = Akron Beacon Journal |date = 2006-08-16 |accessdate = 2006-08-31] Griffin is the only running back with better rushing statistics than Pittman, with 1,577 yards.

2006

In 2006, quarterback Troy Smith said of Pittman, "Everybody knows who he is in the state of Ohio, but I think nationally, he’s one of the top three backs."cite news |first = Ken |last = Gordon |title = Ground Rules |url = http://www.dispatch.com/football/football.php?story=dispatch/2006/08/31/20060831-E1-00.html |publisher = Columbus Dispatch |date = 2006-08-31 |accessdate = 2006-08-31]

Pittman has averaged over five yards per carry in his three seasons, playing in 35 games, rushing for an average of 84 yards per game.cite web | title = Antonio Pittman Stats | work = DI Statistics | publisher = NCAA | date = 2006-09-16 | url = http://web1.ncaa.org/d1mfb/playerDetail.jsp?yr=2006&org=518&player=25 | accessdate = 2006-09-21] He currently ranks 8th on Ohio State's all-time rushing list.

At the beginning of the 2006 season some called for split playing time between Pittman and freshman Chris Wells, another Akron native. However, Pittman's strong resume in 2005 and early successes guaranteed his role as starter. [cite news |first = Terry |last = Pluto |title = Pittman well-suited for OSU |url = http://www.ohio.com/mld/ohio/sports/columnists/terry_pluto/15541501.htm |publisher = Akron Beacon Journal |date = 2006-09-17 |accessdate = 2006-09-21]

As the starting running back, Pittman displayed the ability to compile impressive statistics. In games against Northern Illinois, Cincinnati, Penn State, and Iowa he rushed for over 100 yards and scored touchdowns. Also, during the game at then #2 Texas he scored a touchdown.

Against the Florida Gators in the BCS National Championship, Pittman rushed for 62 yards and one of Ohio State's two scores.

On January 15, 2007, Pittman made the decision to forgo his senior year and declared himself eligible for the NFL Draft.

Career statistics

[cite web |url=http://www.stlouisrams.com/stats/65536 |title=Player Stats |accessdate=2008-03-09 |format=HTML |work=StLouisRams.com]

References

External links

* [http://ohiostatebuckeyes.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/pittman_antonio00.html College bio]
* [http://www.stlouisrams.com/team/players/63247/ St. Louis Rams bio]
* [http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/player/profile?playerId=160722 Career Statistics] from ESPN.com
* [http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/sortables?stat=rush&sort=rushyds&season=3&year=2005&group=80 2005 NCAA Rushing Statistics]
* [http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2552219 Pittman Ohio State's No. 1 RB]


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