Issac Redman First BSU Bulldog to play in Super Bowl

Anthony Vieira Jr.
2-7-11


Super Bowl XLV was certainly a thrilling game, and when Ben Roethlisberger had the football with under a
minute to play, I think everyone felt Pittsburgh would win. Congratulations to Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers.

This past Super Bowl was not only significant to Pittsburgh and Green Bay fans, but also meant something to

anyone affiliated with Bowie State University. Steelers running back Issac Redman became the first BSU

Bulldog ever to play on the grandest stage of the NFL. Redman was a star running back for Bowie State

from 2004-2008 and there he is regarded by many as the very best football player in the school's history. It

is a claim that is heavily supported, as he holds numerous records and is the recipient of many awards. He is

in fact the all time leading rusher in Bulldog history with 3,300 yards. He was CIAA First Team in 2005 and

2007. Redman also holds the BSU record for most rushing yards in a single season 1,512. The Steelers

definately saw something in the young back when it signed him as an undrafted free agent in 2009. Though he

was initially cut prior to the 2009 season, the Steelers decided to resign him that year. In 2010 he saw his

first real action, as he rushed for 247 yards on 52 carries. ( which is an impressive 4.8 ypc average.) He also

scored two touchdowns, none bigger than his nine yard TD reception from Ben Roethlisberger in Pittsburgh's

13-10 win over Baltimore in December. Last night in the Super Bowl, Redman saw limited action, as he only

carried the ball twice. However, he did manage to break off a 16 yard run that set up a Steelers touchdown.

He would finish the game with 19 yards. Bowie State Information Directory Gregory Goings told reporters,

 "We're very excited at Bowie State for anybody to make it to the NFL." Last week I had a chance to speak

with  Mr. Goings and he told me " He's the prototype running back for the NFL." He also compared his

attributes and playing style to that of St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson. By playing well for the

Steelers when called upon, Issac Redman may have given Bowie State national exposure. Additionally it

could cause NFL scouts to take a closer look at the lower division(s) and /or lesser known schools.