- Drew Wahlroos
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Drew Edward Wahlroos (born June 7, 1980 in Poway, California) is a former American football linebacker. He played in the National Football League for the St. Louis Rams in 2004 and 2005.[1][2] In two seasons with the Rams, Wahlross appeared in 21 games, mostly on special teams.[1][3] Wahlroos played high school football at Poway High School from 1996 to 1997.[4] He played college football at the University of Colorado from 1999 to 2002.[5][6][7][8][9][10] In November 2001, Wahlroos accused five Nebraska fans of attacking him outside a bar after Colorado defeated Nebraska 62-36.[11][12] Wahlroos suffered a broken nose and black eye and said, "I was at the wrong place at the wrong time."[13] In December 2002, Wahlroos was arrested in San Antonio, Texas, and charged with public intoxication prior to Colorado's appearance in the Alamo Bowl.[14][15] Wahlroos offered a public apology for his conduct and was permitted to play in the Alamo Bowl.[16] He played for the Amsterdam Admirals in the NFL Europe during the 2003 season.[2] In August 2006, Wahlroos was placed on injured reserve and subsequently released by the Rams with an injury settlement after suffering a broken hand.[3][17]
References
- ^ a b "Drew Wahlroos profile". pro-football-reference.com. http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WahlDr20.htm. Retrieved 2010-05-04.
- ^ a b Kevin Gemmell (2005-07-24). "ROSTER ROULETTE: Poway's Wahlroos working to gain lasting spot in NFL with St. Louis Rams". The San Diego Union - Tribune. http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/sandiego/access/872964601.html?dids=872964601:872964601&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jul+24%2C+2005&author=Kevin+Gemmell&pub=The+San+Diego+Union+-+Tribune&desc=ROSTER+ROULETTE+%7C+Poway's+Wahlroos+working+to+gain+lasting+spot+in+NFL+with+St.+Louis+Rams&pqatl=google.
- ^ a b "Rams place guard on injured reserve, release eight". Jefferson City News Tribune. 2006-08-29. http://www.newstribune.com/articles/2006/08/29/sports/124fb1rams2.txt.
- ^ Brand, Steve (1997-11-22). "Wahlroos is key both ways: Poway gets by Morse, advances to quarterfinals vs. Chula Vista". The San Diego Union - Tribune. http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/sandiego/access/1243803991.html?dids=1243803991:1243803991&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Nov+22%2C+1997&author=Steve+Brand&pub=The+San+Diego+Union+-+Tribune&desc=Wahlroos+is+key+both+ways+%7C+Poway+gets+by+Morse%2C+advances+to+quarterfinals+vs.+Chula+Vista&pqatl=google.
- ^ Tom Kensler (1998-01-15). "Buffs on time for LB". Denver Post. http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=DP&p_theme=dp&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EAF44C16FC45B53&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM.
- ^ "CU adds LB prospect". Rocky Mountain News. 1998-01-15. http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=RM&p_theme=rm&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EB4EA5B55805BB4&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM.
- ^ B.G. Brooks (1999-08-17). "CU LINEBACKER STEPS INTO BREACH". Rocky Mountain News. http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=RM&p_theme=rm&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EB4EE35AE99C7F7&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM.
- ^ B.G. Brooks (2001-10-31). "WAHLROOS EXCELS INSIDE AND OUT CU PLAYER KEEPS QUIET ABOUT IT, BUT HE SHINES AT BOTH LINEBACKER SPOTS". Rocky Mountain News. http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-79660385.html.
- ^ Adam Thompson (2001-10-31). "Wahlroos handed more responsibilities Injuries force LB into many roles". Denver Post. http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=DP&p_theme=dp&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EF8520B76C1C4A2&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM.
- ^ Kyle Ringo (2002-09-05). "CU POINTS FINGERS AT WAHLROOS". Rocky Mountain News. http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=RM&p_theme=rm&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0F5FCCE8F8AB4AD2&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM.
- ^ "WAHLROOS TAKES A FEW HITS AFTER CU VICTORY". Rocky Mountain News. 2001-11-28. http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-80409388.html.
- ^ B.G. Brooks (2002-11-25). "UNRUFFLED WAHLROOS LOOKS FORWARD TO NU BUFFS LINEBACKER WAS BEATEN BY 5 HUSKERS FANS AFTER 2001 GAME". Rocky Mountain News. http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-94628506.html.
- ^ "WAHLROOS WHACKED". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. 2001-11-28. http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-80425026.html.
- ^ Adam Thompson (2002-12-25). "Wahlroos, Down arrested for intoxication Starter back at practice". Denver Post. http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=DP&p_theme=dp&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0F82E5269F9AF68D&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM.
- ^ B.G. Brooks (2002-12-26). "WAHLROOS' STATUS FOR ALAMO BOWL STILL UNCERTAIN". Rocky Mountain News. http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=RM&p_theme=rm&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0F83113F48B6C2F9&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM.
- ^ B.G. Brooks (2002-12-26). "Wahlroos Apologizes". Rocky Mountain News. http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=RM&p_theme=rm&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0F8462BD648DADE9&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM.
- ^ Howard Balzer (2006-08-30). "Wahlroos on IR". Gridiron Gateway. http://stl.scout.com/2/562492.html.
Categories:- 1980 births
- Living people
- People from Poway, California
- American football linebackers
- Colorado Buffaloes football players
- Amsterdam Admirals players
- St. Louis Rams players
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