- Michael Pittman
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Michael Pittman No. -- Free Agent Running back Personal information Date of birth: August 14, 1975 Place of birth: New Orleans, Louisiana Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Weight: 228 lb (103 kg) Career information College: Fresno State NFL Draft: 1998 / Round: 4 / Pick: 135 Debuted in 1998 for the Arizona Cardinals Career history - Arizona Cardinals (1998–2001)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2002–2007)
- Denver Broncos (2008)
- Florida Tuskers (2009)
Career highlights and awards - Super Bowl champion (XXXVII)
Career NFL statistics as of 2008 Rushing yards 5,627 Rushing average 4.0 Rushing TDs 25 Stats at NFL.com Career UFL statistics as of 2009 Rushing yards 210 Rushing average 3.1 Rushing TDs 3 Stats at UFL-Football.com Michael Pittman (born August 14, 1975 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth round of the 1998 NFL Draft. He played college football at Fresno State.
Pittman has also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Denver Broncos, and Florida Tuskers. He earned a Super Bowl ring with the Buccaneers in Super Bowl XXXVII.
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Early years
Pittman attended Mira Mesa Senior High School San Diego, California, and graduated in 1993. He was a first team All-Eastern League honoree. He played with older brother Wayne Pittman.
College career
Pittman is an alumnus of Fresno State University. He rushed for 3,017 yards during his career at Fresno State. A two time All-WAC First-team selection, Pittman is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity.
Professional career
Arizona Cardinals
Pittman was selected in the 4th round of the 1998 NFL Draft (95th overall) by the Arizona Cardinals.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
His career high for rushing yards in a season was 926 in 2004 and his career high for receiving yards was 597 in 2002. The highest combination in one year was 2003 when he had a total of 1,348 yards (751 rushing and 597 receiving).
On January 26, 2003, Pittman played in Super Bowl XXXVII and rushed for 124 yards on 29 carries in Tampa Bay's 48-21 victory of the Oakland Raiders.
On November 7, 2004, Pittman scored on a 78-yard touchdown run against the Kansas City Chiefs, the longest run in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history.
On March 22, 2005, Pittman launched his official website, Pittman32.com. On September 11, 2005, the website was praised by Greg Auman of the St. Petersburg Times as "the team's best player site".[1]
On January 7, 2006 during a Wild Card playoff game between the Buccaneers and Washington Redskins, Pittman was involved in an altercation with Redskins' safety Sean Taylor, who allegedly spat on him following a play. Pittman responded with a blow to Taylor's helmet. Taylor was ejected from the game that the Redskins won 17-10.
Pittman became a free agent following the 2007 season.
Denver Broncos
On May 27, 2008, Pittman was signed by the Denver Broncos and moved to the fullback position. Cornerback Dré Bly was already wearing No. 32, so Pittman was assigned No. 28 as his jersey number. His official website was renamed Pittman28.com to reflect the change.
Pittman was placed on season-ending injured reserve with a neck injury. In eight games (three starts) during the 2008 season, Pittman rushed 76 times for 320 yards and four touchdowns.
Florida Tuskers
On August 12, 2009, Pittman signed with the Florida Tuskers.
References
- ^ St. Petersburg Times; September 11, 2005 edition; Page 17X
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Sporting positions Preceded by
Adrian MurrellArizona Cardinals Starting Running backs
1999-2001Succeeded by
Marcel Shipp
Thomas JonesPreceded by
Warrick DunnTampa Bay Buccaneers Starting Running backs
2002-2005Succeeded by
Carnell "Cadillac" WilliamsCategories:- 1975 births
- Living people
- People from New Orleans, Louisiana
- People from San Diego, California
- African American players of American football
- American football running backs
- Fresno State Bulldogs football players
- Arizona Cardinals players
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers players
- Denver Broncos players
- Florida Tuskers players
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