Ryan Glasper

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College=Boston College
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2002 SuperPrep All-American
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Ryan Glasper, (born on June 15, 1985), is a strong safety who played at Boston College. Glasper graduated in 2007 with a degree in communications. He is currently signed to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL.

Early Life & High school career

Ryan Glasper was born in New Britain, CT. At the age of 14, his mother signed legal custody of him over to his then high school football coach, Jude Kelly.

Ryan attended Southington High School in Southington, CT. He started on the varsity squad his sophomore year and played a pivotal role on the offense as a receiver and running back. Catching passes from one of the best quarterbacks ever in the state of Connecticut, Dan Bruetsch, he became a dangerous offensive weapon and showed his amazing potential. Glasper helped the Blue Knights win the CCC South crown. As a junior, he progressed to have a greater role in the offense, as he started at wide receiver, running back, and on special teams. Glasper, once again, helped lead his team to another CCC South title. In the beginning of his senior campaign he was asked to play quarterback with the graduation of strong armed quarterback Doug Fink (who was later drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 29th round of the 2003 draft). Glasper eagerly took on the role and was progressing well until an ankle injury sidelined him. It was during this time that Glasper signed his letter of intent with Boston College to play safety on their defense. After signing his letter of intent, Glasper moved over to the Defensive backfield full-time. While mentoring young sophomore quarterback Aaron Canterbury, Glasper helped led the Blue Knights to a share of the CCC South title.

Glasper was voted part of the tri-captain squad during his senior year with Dan Bird and John Vose.

During his high school career, Glasper also returned punts and kickoffs. He set school records for longest punt return (92 yards), longest kickoff return (98 yards) and longest play from scrimmage (97 yards). He also earned SuperPrep All-American honors as a senior defensive back at and was voted to the All-State Class LL team for his outstanding play.

Glasper also played varsity basketball and was on the track team in high school.

College career

Glasper was not red-shirted his freshman year at Boston College, eventually making a total of 29 starts and appearing in 45 total collegiate contests. He ended his college career with 177 career tackles, including 100 unassisted stops. He finished with six interceptions, eight pass breakups, 5.5 tackles for loss and 1.0 sack in his career. Glasper won 2 awards for the BC Eagles. He was awarded the Paul Cavanagh Award, for the player whose collective on and off the field accomplishments speak volumes about his commitment to balance, a level-headed and realistic outlook on life, and his wholesome perspective on volunteerism, ethics and the community; a football player whose accomplishments on the field distinguish him as an achiever and as a contributor in many ways. He was also awarded the Jay McGillis Scholarship Award, given in recognition of a defensive back who best exemplifies the personal qualities of team dedication and leadership by example, an extraordinary competitive spirit, and personal concern for family, friends and teammates.

In January 2006, during 7-on-7 drills with teammates, Glasper took a false step and tore his labrum and cartilage in his left hip, requiring surgery three months later. He waa not granted a medical red-shirt by the BC coaching and medical staff, forcing him to miss the first 5 games of the season or not play at all and have his college career be over. He eventually returned but was never at 100% during the season but he still was a force on the defense. By the time BC's bowl game came around on December 30, Glasper was back down to his playing weight of 212lbs and notched his best game of the season. With help from his agent, Glasper got a late invitation to the Hula Bowl in January. Despite getting to Hawaii on Tuesday night, when most of the team had been there since Saturday, Glasper was tabbed as a starter after just one meeting and one practice.

Professional career

NFL

Glasper worked out at the Boston College Pro Day on March 21, 2007. He had a relatively good showing running his 40 yard dash in 4.59 seconds. He ran a 20 yard dash in 2.66 seconds and a 10 yard dash in 1.56 seconds. Ryan also ran the 20 yard shuttle in 4.15 seconds and maneuvered the 3-cone drill in 6.86 seconds. Ryan bench pressed a standard 225lbs 14 times, had a vertical leap of 34.5 inches, and had a leap of 9'5" in the broad jump.

Glasper went undrafted but attended the New York Giants rookie camp as a try-out, but was not signed to a contract.

CFL

Ryan was recently signed by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League.

The Ti-Cats converted Glasper from a strong safety to an outside linebacker. The move has proved to be successful for Ryan, as he has become a starter for the Hamilton defense and has totaled 14 tackles through 3 games.

Trivia

*Ryan appeared on the cover of the 2006 BC Eagles Media Guide, along with teammates Josh Beekman and James Marten (both offensive lineman).

*While never playing in a BCS game, Glasper never lost a bowl game in his collegiate career, going 4-0.

*Ryan is currently the youngest player on the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. (22 years)

References

* [http://bceagles.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/glasper_ryan00.html Ryan Glasper BC Eagles Bio]
* [http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/profile.php?pyid=9111 Ryan Glasper NFL Draft Scout]
* [http://www.nhregister.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=18262355&BRD=1281&PAG=461&dept_id=7592&rfi=6 New Haven Register - Glasper to keep close eye on draft]
* [http://walterfootball.com/pro2007GLASPER.php Walters Football Site interview]
* [http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=grant/070427&sportCat=ncf ESPN.com Page 2 article]
* [http://www.davesez.com/archives/001320.php Dave Sez Glasper/TOB reaction article]
* [http://blog.news-record.com/staff/sportsextra/archives/2007/05/ryan_glaspers_n.html News-Record.com article]
* [http://www.ticats.ca/index.php?module=newser&func=display&nid=17232 Hamilton Tiger-Cats site article]