University of Connecticut Athletics
Four Former Huskies In One NFL Game
12/9/2011 12:00:00 AM | Football
Dec. 9, 2011
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - For the first time in the history in the Univeristy of Connecticut football program, four former Huskies played in the same NFL game. It took place last Sunday, Dec. 3, as the New England Patriots topped the Indianapolis Colts by a score of 31-24.
Offensive lineman Donald Thomas, a native of West Haven, Conn., suited up for the Patriots. He is in his fourth season in the NFL and his first season with the Patriots.
Quarterback Dan Orlovsky, a Shelton, Conn., native, was the starting quaterback for the Colts and was 30 of 37 in the air for 353 yards and two touchdowns.
Running back Donald Brown, who was UConn's first-ever NFL first round draft pick in 2010, was the leading rusher for the Colts with 14 carries for 41 yards and a TD.
Linebacker Scott Lutrus, a Brookfield, Conn., native, suited up for his first NFL game on an active roster, and made two tackles.
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