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<TABLE id=section cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR class=player vAlign=top><TD width=70 rowSpan=2>http://images.nfl.com/images/draft/2007/mugs/hunt_tony.jpg</TD><TD colSpan=2>Tony Hunt</TD></TR><TR class=bio vAlign=top><TD width="50%">Height: 6-0
Weight: 230
40 Yrd: 4.55
</TD><TD class=bio width="50%">Position: Running Back
College: Penn State
Buffalo Range Rank: 58
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Video: : #1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFt_N9MLJu8), #2 (http://youtube.com/watch?v=4yyRM6ny3w0) , #3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYbLX-wS94U)
T. Hunt fits what the Bills want to do. He's a power back that would do well behind the Bills new super sized line. He has great hands, runs hard between the tackles, is a good blocker and is a team first guy.
Official Bio: (http://www.gopsusports.com/Football/people/Player.cfm?rosterid=2251)
A former standout at T.C. Williams HS, made famous in the movie “Remember the Titans,” this Penn State senior is quietly putting together a career that will have many saying, “Remember Tony Hunt.” Having become just the 10th Penn State back to post 1,000 yards rushing in a season and standing within reach of becoming just the fifth to eclipse 3,000 yards on a career, Tony Hunt has neither received nor seeks the limelight that usually accompanies someone who has compiled 1,934 rushing and 2,474 all-purpose yards in his initial three years. In an era where spread formations and speedy receivers have transformed the Nittany Lion offense, Hunt is a big, physical link to the blue collar, smash-mouth style that was instrumental in Penn State’s success for decades. Hunt, according to 2005 Big Ten MVP Michael Robinson “is what makes this offense go.” Lauded by teammates for doing the “dirty work,” and “playing without the ball,” he does not set personal goals, instead focusing his only concern on improving and doing what he’s asked to do to win the game. He earned the starting tailback job in 2004 by first becoming a standout blocker and then using the opportunity to burst for a 77-yard touchdown in his first start, against Akron. Having posted 1,047 yards and a 6.0 yards per carry average (second-best among the Big Ten’s 1,000-yard rushers) in 2005, he will look to become the ninth Nittany Lion to lead the team in rushing three straight seasons. A quick athlete with good size and multiple skills, Hunt stands 16th on Penn State’s career rushing yardage list, but can crack the top five with another 1,000-yard season. Considering he averaged a superb 6.0 yards per attempt last year, it’s not unreasonable to think that Hunt could have an opportunity to break Curt Warner’s career record of 3,398 rushing yards. He also has a chance to become just the sixth Nittany Lion to crack 1,000 yards twice, joining All-Americans John Cappelletti (1972-73), Curt Warner (1981-82), Blair Thomas (1987, ’89), Ki-Jana Carter (1993-94) and Curtis Enis (1996-97). Versatile and an adept pass catcher (61 receptions for 540 yards on his career), the post-season honors candidate owns seven 100-yard rushing games and uses his physical style to wear opponents down late in games (twice posting more than 50 yards in the fourth quarter last year). The talented and determined Hunt also has delivered the Lions’ three longest plays from scrimmage the past two seasons, the 77-yard run against Akron in 2004, and last year, a 70-yard run vs. South Florida and a 61-yard burst at Michigan. Hunt’s junior season ended disappointingly with an ankle sprain and no carries on the first series in the FedEx Orange Bowl providing ample motivation for a strong senior campaign that once again will place his name among the top candidates for the Doak Walker Award and conference and national honors. Hunt was an All-Met selection at T.C. Williams HS, where Penn State defensive line coach Larry Johnson served as head coach in 1992 and ’93. Hunt is one of nine returning Nittany Lions who played prep football in metropolitan Washington, D.C.
2005 Junior Season
For a good portion of the season Hunt was an important, but somewhat overlooked member of the prolific Penn State offense. But, by the time the leaves had fallen and the Nittany Lions were in final pursuit of the Big Ten Championship, Hunt’s talents were on full display. On a 29-yard run in the fourth quarter at Michigan State, he became just the 10th Nittany Lion to rush for 1,000 yards in a season. He finished the regular-season with 1,047 yards on 174 attempts for a superb 6.0-yard average, second-best among the Big Ten’s 1,000-yard rushers. A second-team All-Big Ten selection, he had six rushing touchdowns and a long carry of 70 yards (coming in the season-opener with South Florida) while moving into 16th place on the Penn State career rushing chart. He was fourth on the squad with 20 catches for 206 yards (with a long of 33 yards), led the team with 1,253 all-purpose yards and accumulated 13 plays of 20 yards or more from scrimmage. Hunt cracked the century mark a total of five times on the year and had a 99-yard game in the comeback win at Northwestern, along with four catches. He began the season with 140 yards on just 15 carries against South Florida, including the 70-yard burst, Penn State’s longest play from scrimmage all season. He ran for 114 yards and two scores on 21 carries vs. Minnesota and delivered 102 yards on 14 carries at Michigan. Hunt played a big role in the final three games of the regular-season, rushing for a combined 369 yards. He gained 129 yards on 24 carries against Purdue and posted a career-high 186 all-purpose yards, adding a season-high four receptions for 57 yards. The following week, he gained a career-high 151 yards on 24 attempts in the Senior Day win over Wisconsin, scoring twice, and again totaling 186 all-purpose yards. In both games he had tough runs down the stretch posting more than 50 yards in the fourth quarter of each contest. He did not have any carries against Florida State in the FedEx Orange Bowl, leaving the game after three plays with an ankle injury. Hunt saw action on 616 snaps, topped by 77 against Purdue and 74 vs. Wisconsin.
2004 Sophomore Season
Hunt grabbed the starting tailback duties in preseason camp and kept a firm grip throughout a productive sophomore campaign, leading Penn State in rushing yardage, receptions and all-purpose yardage. He started 10 games, led the team and was seventh in the Big Ten with 777 yards and seven touchdowns on 169 carries (4.6 ypc), leading the team in rushing in nine games. His 1,223 all-purpose yards were nearly double the total of the next closest Nittany Lion and ranked ninth in the Big Ten. Hunt also showed an adept skill in catching passes out of the backfield as he led the Lions with 39 receptions and was second with 334 yards receiving, while adding eight kickoff returns for 112 yards (14.0 avg.). Hunt logged 100 or more all-purpose yards in five games, had 15 or more carries in eight, and caught seven or more passes in four games. In his first collegiate start, the season-opener with Akron, Hunt reeled off a career-high and Penn State season-high 137 yards and a touchdown on just eight carries. The performance included a 77-yard touchdown dash, the longest for a Nittany Lion since Heisman Trophy finalist Larry Johnson in 2002. Hunt and classmate Austin Scott (116 yards) became the first Penn State duo to rush for more than 100 yards in a game since Ki-Jana Carter and Mike Archie did so at Maryland in 1993. Hunt tallied 125 yards on 16 carries and a career-high three touchdowns in a victory over UCF. At Minnesota, he grabbed seven passes for 110 yards to post just the second 100-yard receiving performance ever by a Lion running back. He caught seven passes for 53 yards against Purdue and carried the ball 20 times for 85 yards and a touchdown, chipping in two receptions for 17 yards, at Ohio State. Hunt showed his endurance and versatility against Northwestern, logging a season-high 23 carries for 96 yards and catching a career-high 10 passes for 74 yards for a career-best 170 all-purpose yards. His 10 receptions were the most for a Nittany Lion since Bryant Johnson in 2001. He finished the year with 52 yards and a touchdown and 67 yards and a touchdown in wins over Indiana and Michigan State, respectively. He was on the field for 488 snaps.
2003 Freshman Season
Hunt played in 10 games, rushing for 110 yards on 34 carries and scoring one touchdown. His top game was a 47-yard effort on nine carries at Purdue, which included his first collegiate touchdown. He also had a season-long 16-yard run against the Boilermakers. Hunt gained 13 yards on two attempts against Kent State and saw action on a total of 122 snaps for the season.
High School
Hunt was a standout athlete in football, basketball and track at T.C. Williams HS. A team captain and MVP, he ran for 1,243 yards and scored 14 touchdowns, as well as making 17 catches for 343 yards and three TDs in his senior season. Hunt totaled 2,794 yards rushing and 30 touchdowns, as well as three interceptions, during his career. He was a Washington Post second-team All-Met selection and was named to George Michael’s Golden Eleven. He was named the Alexandria Sportsman Club Player-of-the-Year for 2002-03. Hunt finished eighth in the state in the discus as a junior.
Personal
Full name is Antonio Christopher Hunt. He has an older brother, Aaron, Jr. Hunt is a crime, law and justice major. Born November 24, 1985 in San Antonio, Texas.
Hunt’s Career Statistics
Season Rushing AVG. LG TD Receiving AVG. LG TD
2003 34-110 3.2 16 1 2-0 0.0 2 0
2004 169-777 4.6 77 7 39-334 8.6 32 0
2005 174-1047 6.0 70 6 20-206 10.3 33 0
Career 377-1934 5.1 77 14 61-540 8.9 33 0
Hunt’s 2005 Game-by-Game
Rushing (Attempts-Yards-TD)
South Florida 15-140-1; Cincinnati 11-44-0; Central Michigan 10-78-0; Northwestern 13-99-0; Minnesota 21-114-2; Ohio State 16-64-0; Michigan 14-102-0; Illinois 3-37-0; Purdue 24-129-0; Wisconsin 24-151-2; Michigan State 20-89-1; Florida State 0-0-0.
Hunt’s 2005 Game-by-Game
Receiving (Catches-Yards-TD)
South Florida 2-16-0; Cincinnati 1-2-0; Central Michigan 2-36-0; Northwestern 4-28-0; Minnesota 0-0-0; Ohio State 0-0-0; Michigan 2-0-0; Illinois 0-0-0; Purdue 4-57-0; Wisconsin 2-35-0; Michigan State 2-29-0; Florida State 1-3-0.
Hunt’s 2004 Game-by-Game
Rushing (Attempts-Yards-TD)
Akron 8-137-1; Boston College 14-41-0; UCF 16-125-3; Wisconsin 16-72-0; Minnesota 15-35-0; Purdue 10-19-0; Iowa 16-48-0; Ohio State 20-85-1; Northwestern 23-96-0; Indiana 15-52-1; Michigan State 16-67-1.
Hunt’s 2004 Game-by-Game
Receiving (Catches-Yards-TD)
Akron 1-4-0; Boston College 7-55-0; UCF 1-1-0; Wisconsin 1-(-2)-0; Minnesota 7-110-0; Purdue 7-53-0; Iowa 1-5-0; Ohio State 2-17-0; Northwestern 10-74-0; Indiana 1-13-0; Michigan State 1-4-0.
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Weight: 230
40 Yrd: 4.55
</TD><TD class=bio width="50%">Position: Running Back
College: Penn State
Buffalo Range Rank: 58
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http://www.buckeyextra.com/2005-game-photo-galleries/2005-osu-psu-gallery/image/carp-tony-hunt-ap.jpg
Video: : #1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFt_N9MLJu8), #2 (http://youtube.com/watch?v=4yyRM6ny3w0) , #3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYbLX-wS94U)
T. Hunt fits what the Bills want to do. He's a power back that would do well behind the Bills new super sized line. He has great hands, runs hard between the tackles, is a good blocker and is a team first guy.
Official Bio: (http://www.gopsusports.com/Football/people/Player.cfm?rosterid=2251)
A former standout at T.C. Williams HS, made famous in the movie “Remember the Titans,” this Penn State senior is quietly putting together a career that will have many saying, “Remember Tony Hunt.” Having become just the 10th Penn State back to post 1,000 yards rushing in a season and standing within reach of becoming just the fifth to eclipse 3,000 yards on a career, Tony Hunt has neither received nor seeks the limelight that usually accompanies someone who has compiled 1,934 rushing and 2,474 all-purpose yards in his initial three years. In an era where spread formations and speedy receivers have transformed the Nittany Lion offense, Hunt is a big, physical link to the blue collar, smash-mouth style that was instrumental in Penn State’s success for decades. Hunt, according to 2005 Big Ten MVP Michael Robinson “is what makes this offense go.” Lauded by teammates for doing the “dirty work,” and “playing without the ball,” he does not set personal goals, instead focusing his only concern on improving and doing what he’s asked to do to win the game. He earned the starting tailback job in 2004 by first becoming a standout blocker and then using the opportunity to burst for a 77-yard touchdown in his first start, against Akron. Having posted 1,047 yards and a 6.0 yards per carry average (second-best among the Big Ten’s 1,000-yard rushers) in 2005, he will look to become the ninth Nittany Lion to lead the team in rushing three straight seasons. A quick athlete with good size and multiple skills, Hunt stands 16th on Penn State’s career rushing yardage list, but can crack the top five with another 1,000-yard season. Considering he averaged a superb 6.0 yards per attempt last year, it’s not unreasonable to think that Hunt could have an opportunity to break Curt Warner’s career record of 3,398 rushing yards. He also has a chance to become just the sixth Nittany Lion to crack 1,000 yards twice, joining All-Americans John Cappelletti (1972-73), Curt Warner (1981-82), Blair Thomas (1987, ’89), Ki-Jana Carter (1993-94) and Curtis Enis (1996-97). Versatile and an adept pass catcher (61 receptions for 540 yards on his career), the post-season honors candidate owns seven 100-yard rushing games and uses his physical style to wear opponents down late in games (twice posting more than 50 yards in the fourth quarter last year). The talented and determined Hunt also has delivered the Lions’ three longest plays from scrimmage the past two seasons, the 77-yard run against Akron in 2004, and last year, a 70-yard run vs. South Florida and a 61-yard burst at Michigan. Hunt’s junior season ended disappointingly with an ankle sprain and no carries on the first series in the FedEx Orange Bowl providing ample motivation for a strong senior campaign that once again will place his name among the top candidates for the Doak Walker Award and conference and national honors. Hunt was an All-Met selection at T.C. Williams HS, where Penn State defensive line coach Larry Johnson served as head coach in 1992 and ’93. Hunt is one of nine returning Nittany Lions who played prep football in metropolitan Washington, D.C.
2005 Junior Season
For a good portion of the season Hunt was an important, but somewhat overlooked member of the prolific Penn State offense. But, by the time the leaves had fallen and the Nittany Lions were in final pursuit of the Big Ten Championship, Hunt’s talents were on full display. On a 29-yard run in the fourth quarter at Michigan State, he became just the 10th Nittany Lion to rush for 1,000 yards in a season. He finished the regular-season with 1,047 yards on 174 attempts for a superb 6.0-yard average, second-best among the Big Ten’s 1,000-yard rushers. A second-team All-Big Ten selection, he had six rushing touchdowns and a long carry of 70 yards (coming in the season-opener with South Florida) while moving into 16th place on the Penn State career rushing chart. He was fourth on the squad with 20 catches for 206 yards (with a long of 33 yards), led the team with 1,253 all-purpose yards and accumulated 13 plays of 20 yards or more from scrimmage. Hunt cracked the century mark a total of five times on the year and had a 99-yard game in the comeback win at Northwestern, along with four catches. He began the season with 140 yards on just 15 carries against South Florida, including the 70-yard burst, Penn State’s longest play from scrimmage all season. He ran for 114 yards and two scores on 21 carries vs. Minnesota and delivered 102 yards on 14 carries at Michigan. Hunt played a big role in the final three games of the regular-season, rushing for a combined 369 yards. He gained 129 yards on 24 carries against Purdue and posted a career-high 186 all-purpose yards, adding a season-high four receptions for 57 yards. The following week, he gained a career-high 151 yards on 24 attempts in the Senior Day win over Wisconsin, scoring twice, and again totaling 186 all-purpose yards. In both games he had tough runs down the stretch posting more than 50 yards in the fourth quarter of each contest. He did not have any carries against Florida State in the FedEx Orange Bowl, leaving the game after three plays with an ankle injury. Hunt saw action on 616 snaps, topped by 77 against Purdue and 74 vs. Wisconsin.
2004 Sophomore Season
Hunt grabbed the starting tailback duties in preseason camp and kept a firm grip throughout a productive sophomore campaign, leading Penn State in rushing yardage, receptions and all-purpose yardage. He started 10 games, led the team and was seventh in the Big Ten with 777 yards and seven touchdowns on 169 carries (4.6 ypc), leading the team in rushing in nine games. His 1,223 all-purpose yards were nearly double the total of the next closest Nittany Lion and ranked ninth in the Big Ten. Hunt also showed an adept skill in catching passes out of the backfield as he led the Lions with 39 receptions and was second with 334 yards receiving, while adding eight kickoff returns for 112 yards (14.0 avg.). Hunt logged 100 or more all-purpose yards in five games, had 15 or more carries in eight, and caught seven or more passes in four games. In his first collegiate start, the season-opener with Akron, Hunt reeled off a career-high and Penn State season-high 137 yards and a touchdown on just eight carries. The performance included a 77-yard touchdown dash, the longest for a Nittany Lion since Heisman Trophy finalist Larry Johnson in 2002. Hunt and classmate Austin Scott (116 yards) became the first Penn State duo to rush for more than 100 yards in a game since Ki-Jana Carter and Mike Archie did so at Maryland in 1993. Hunt tallied 125 yards on 16 carries and a career-high three touchdowns in a victory over UCF. At Minnesota, he grabbed seven passes for 110 yards to post just the second 100-yard receiving performance ever by a Lion running back. He caught seven passes for 53 yards against Purdue and carried the ball 20 times for 85 yards and a touchdown, chipping in two receptions for 17 yards, at Ohio State. Hunt showed his endurance and versatility against Northwestern, logging a season-high 23 carries for 96 yards and catching a career-high 10 passes for 74 yards for a career-best 170 all-purpose yards. His 10 receptions were the most for a Nittany Lion since Bryant Johnson in 2001. He finished the year with 52 yards and a touchdown and 67 yards and a touchdown in wins over Indiana and Michigan State, respectively. He was on the field for 488 snaps.
2003 Freshman Season
Hunt played in 10 games, rushing for 110 yards on 34 carries and scoring one touchdown. His top game was a 47-yard effort on nine carries at Purdue, which included his first collegiate touchdown. He also had a season-long 16-yard run against the Boilermakers. Hunt gained 13 yards on two attempts against Kent State and saw action on a total of 122 snaps for the season.
High School
Hunt was a standout athlete in football, basketball and track at T.C. Williams HS. A team captain and MVP, he ran for 1,243 yards and scored 14 touchdowns, as well as making 17 catches for 343 yards and three TDs in his senior season. Hunt totaled 2,794 yards rushing and 30 touchdowns, as well as three interceptions, during his career. He was a Washington Post second-team All-Met selection and was named to George Michael’s Golden Eleven. He was named the Alexandria Sportsman Club Player-of-the-Year for 2002-03. Hunt finished eighth in the state in the discus as a junior.
Personal
Full name is Antonio Christopher Hunt. He has an older brother, Aaron, Jr. Hunt is a crime, law and justice major. Born November 24, 1985 in San Antonio, Texas.
Hunt’s Career Statistics
Season Rushing AVG. LG TD Receiving AVG. LG TD
2003 34-110 3.2 16 1 2-0 0.0 2 0
2004 169-777 4.6 77 7 39-334 8.6 32 0
2005 174-1047 6.0 70 6 20-206 10.3 33 0
Career 377-1934 5.1 77 14 61-540 8.9 33 0
Hunt’s 2005 Game-by-Game
Rushing (Attempts-Yards-TD)
South Florida 15-140-1; Cincinnati 11-44-0; Central Michigan 10-78-0; Northwestern 13-99-0; Minnesota 21-114-2; Ohio State 16-64-0; Michigan 14-102-0; Illinois 3-37-0; Purdue 24-129-0; Wisconsin 24-151-2; Michigan State 20-89-1; Florida State 0-0-0.
Hunt’s 2005 Game-by-Game
Receiving (Catches-Yards-TD)
South Florida 2-16-0; Cincinnati 1-2-0; Central Michigan 2-36-0; Northwestern 4-28-0; Minnesota 0-0-0; Ohio State 0-0-0; Michigan 2-0-0; Illinois 0-0-0; Purdue 4-57-0; Wisconsin 2-35-0; Michigan State 2-29-0; Florida State 1-3-0.
Hunt’s 2004 Game-by-Game
Rushing (Attempts-Yards-TD)
Akron 8-137-1; Boston College 14-41-0; UCF 16-125-3; Wisconsin 16-72-0; Minnesota 15-35-0; Purdue 10-19-0; Iowa 16-48-0; Ohio State 20-85-1; Northwestern 23-96-0; Indiana 15-52-1; Michigan State 16-67-1.
Hunt’s 2004 Game-by-Game
Receiving (Catches-Yards-TD)
Akron 1-4-0; Boston College 7-55-0; UCF 1-1-0; Wisconsin 1-(-2)-0; Minnesota 7-110-0; Purdue 7-53-0; Iowa 1-5-0; Ohio State 2-17-0; Northwestern 10-74-0; Indiana 1-13-0; Michigan State 1-4-0.
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