Greg Schorp
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Greg Schorp is a former tight end
for Texas A&M University
who went on to play professionally for the NFL
's Dallas Cowboys
, Seattle Seahawks
, and Jacksonville Jaguars
. Schorp won All-Southwest Conference honors in from 1991–93 and was a first-team selection the latter two years. As a senior, he received honorable mention All-American recognition
Schorp was a star at San Antonio Churchill High School
, and played immediately as a freshman in 1990 in spite of being on a loaded Texas A&M squad that pounded 13th ranked BYU
65-14 in the Holiday Bowl
.
He caught seven passes as a sophomore in 1991, as the Aggies won the first of three straight SWC titles during his Aggie tenure. The following year, Schorp had 24 receptions for 280 yards, becoming the first tight end to lead the Aggies in receptions since Rod Bernstine
in 1986, almost helping the Aggies complete a perfect year, as they remained undefeated until the last game of the season, losing to #5 Notre Dame
in the Cotton Bowl Classic.
Schorp's senior season was his finest as an Aggie. In the 1992 season-opener, Schorp’s 21-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter pulled A&M even with Stanford - the only TD the Aggies would score that day as they went on to win a 10-7 nailbiter. Schorp caught four passes for 68 yards against the Cardinal and was named the Most Valuable Player
of the Disneyland Pigskin Classic. The catch he is most remembered for by Aggie fans cames three games later at Kyle Field
in College Station. With the #5 Aggies trailing Texas Tech
17-16 with time running out in the fourth quarter on a third-and-long play, quarterback Jeff Granger
broke away from Tech's Dusty Beavers to avoid a sack deep behind the line of scrimmage. Granger, who had been inconsistent all day, somehow managed to duck under the tackle and scrambled to find Schorp, who made a diving 13-yard catch for a first down. That catch saved the game for the Aggies and set up a Terry Venetoulias field goal as time expired, giving the Aggies a 19-17 win against their hated rival. It was the second of nine consecutive wins that season for the Aggies, who finished the season with a tough 21-24 loss to #4 Notre Dame
in the Cotton Bowl Classic.
Schorp went on to play in the NFL, mostly as a reserve for Seattle Seahawks
, Jacksonville Jaguars
, and Dallas Cowboys
, with which he had two stints, and was given a Super Bowl XXX
championship ring in 1996. As a member of the team's practice squad; Greg was given a Super Bowl ring, as were members of the teams office staff and various employees of the organization.
He is, to date, the last tight end to earn first-team all-conference honors for the Aggies.
Tight end
The tight end is a position in American football on the offense. The tight end is often seen as a hybrid position with the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a wide receiver. Like offensive linemen, they are usually lined up on the offensive line and are large enough to be...
for Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University is a coeducational public research university located in College Station, Texas . It is the flagship institution of the Texas A&M University System. The sixth-largest university in the United States, A&M's enrollment for Fall 2011 was over 50,000 for the first time in school...
who went on to play professionally for the NFL
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
's Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football franchise which plays in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League . They are headquartered in Valley Ranch in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas...
, Seattle Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based in Seattle, Washington. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team joined the NFL in 1976 as an expansion team...
, and Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. Schorp won All-Southwest Conference honors in from 1991–93 and was a first-team selection the latter two years. As a senior, he received honorable mention All-American recognition
Schorp was a star at San Antonio Churchill High School
Winston Churchill High School (San Antonio, Texas)
Winston Churchill High School in San Antonio, Texas is part of the North East Independent School District. It is named after Sir Winston Churchill, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The school serves portions of San Antonio, the city of Hill Country Village, and the town of Hollywood Park...
, and played immediately as a freshman in 1990 in spite of being on a loaded Texas A&M squad that pounded 13th ranked BYU
BYU
-Education:* Brigham Young University, a university located in Provo, Utah, USA administered by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.**BYU Salt Lake Center, a satellite center in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA...
65-14 in the Holiday Bowl
Holiday Bowl
The Holiday Bowl is a post-season NCAA-sanctioned Division I-A college football bowl game that has been played annually at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California, since 1978. Beginning with the 2010 playing the bowl will officially be known as the Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl after...
.
He caught seven passes as a sophomore in 1991, as the Aggies won the first of three straight SWC titles during his Aggie tenure. The following year, Schorp had 24 receptions for 280 yards, becoming the first tight end to lead the Aggies in receptions since Rod Bernstine
Rod Bernstine
Roderick Earl Bernstine is a former professional American football player who was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the 1st round of the 1987 NFL Draft. A 6'3", 235-lb. running back/tight end from Texas A&M, Bernstine played in 9 NFL seasons from 1987 to 1995...
in 1986, almost helping the Aggies complete a perfect year, as they remained undefeated until the last game of the season, losing to #5 Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame du Lac is a Catholic research university located in Notre Dame, an unincorporated community north of the city of South Bend, in St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States...
in the Cotton Bowl Classic.
Schorp's senior season was his finest as an Aggie. In the 1992 season-opener, Schorp’s 21-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter pulled A&M even with Stanford - the only TD the Aggies would score that day as they went on to win a 10-7 nailbiter. Schorp caught four passes for 68 yards against the Cardinal and was named the Most Valuable Player
Most Valuable Player
In sports, a Most Valuable Player award is an honor typically bestowed upon the best performing player or players on a specific team, in an entire league, or for a particular contest or series of contests...
of the Disneyland Pigskin Classic. The catch he is most remembered for by Aggie fans cames three games later at Kyle Field
Kyle Field
Kyle Field is the football stadium located on the campus of Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. It has been the home to the Texas A&M Aggie football team in rudimentary form since 1904, and as a complete stadium since 1927. It is known as The Home of the 12th Man...
in College Station. With the #5 Aggies trailing Texas Tech
Texas Tech Red Raiders
The Texas Tech Red Raiders are the athletic teams that represent Texas Tech University . The women's basketball team uses the name Lady Raiders; however, the school's other women's teams use the "Red Raiders" name. The university's athletic program fields teams in 15 varsity sports and 30 club sports...
17-16 with time running out in the fourth quarter on a third-and-long play, quarterback Jeff Granger
Jeff Granger
Jeffery Adam Granger Jeffery Adam Granger Jeffery Adam Granger (born December 16, 1971 in San Pedro, California is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Kansas City Royals and the Pittsburgh Pirates.-High school:...
broke away from Tech's Dusty Beavers to avoid a sack deep behind the line of scrimmage. Granger, who had been inconsistent all day, somehow managed to duck under the tackle and scrambled to find Schorp, who made a diving 13-yard catch for a first down. That catch saved the game for the Aggies and set up a Terry Venetoulias field goal as time expired, giving the Aggies a 19-17 win against their hated rival. It was the second of nine consecutive wins that season for the Aggies, who finished the season with a tough 21-24 loss to #4 Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame du Lac is a Catholic research university located in Notre Dame, an unincorporated community north of the city of South Bend, in St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States...
in the Cotton Bowl Classic.
Schorp went on to play in the NFL, mostly as a reserve for Seattle Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based in Seattle, Washington. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team joined the NFL in 1976 as an expansion team...
, Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
, and Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football franchise which plays in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League . They are headquartered in Valley Ranch in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas...
, with which he had two stints, and was given a Super Bowl XXX
Super Bowl XXX
Super Bowl XXX was an American football game played on January 28, 1996 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona to decide the National Football League champion following the 1995 regular season...
championship ring in 1996. As a member of the team's practice squad; Greg was given a Super Bowl ring, as were members of the teams office staff and various employees of the organization.
He is, to date, the last tight end to earn first-team all-conference honors for the Aggies.