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February 2010
Gilyard ready to impress Bengals and others in Indy
University of Cincinnati wide receiver Mardy Gilyard has let it be known it would be a dream come true to play for the resurgent Cincinnati Bengals. However, it remains unclear if the Bengals are interested in the play-maker.
No doubt the Bengals will have their eyes fixed on receiver prospects at this weekend’s NFL Scouting Combine. Gilyard is planning to make it hard for teams to overlook him.
“I have my trainer, Clif Marshall, all surprised about what I’m going to do at the Combine,” Gilyard said in a phone interview on Tuesday. “I have been working hard on my 40 time and L-Cone drill the last few weeks. I have to be on point in Indy. I know I’m going to catch the ball well, but it’s really based on how well I run. If the 40 time is on point, then the sky is the limit. I can’t wait.”
Gilyard said he will participate in all the drills when he reports to Indy on Thursday. The player knows the importance of having a good showing in front of scouts and is going in with something to prove.
“This is how I’m going to feed my family,” Gilyard said. “I have to take care of my mother and grandmother who have taken care of me all my life. I’m excited about taking my skills to the Combine and letting everyone know where I stand amongst the receivers. I think teams want to see me run in the low-4.5, high-4.4 range, but I’m going to make their mouths drop in Indy.”
TweetBengals’ Maualuga, Peko and Fanene lend hand
Cincinnati Bengals Rey Maualuga, Domata Peko and Jonathan Fanene traveled to native Samoa on Sunday, Feb 7 to deliver the $50,000 they raised for the tsunami relief efforts. Samoa and American Samoa were devastated by an earthquake and tsunami on September 29, 2009.
In addition to the funds raised, Maualuga personally provided 700 pairs of new Under Armour cleats and the players also collected close to 300 pairs of shoes from the locker room at the end of the season.
Maualuga took a camera along for the trip and will provide DDN with pictures and video footage of the devastation in Samoa upon their return.
TweetBengals statement regarding Rey Maualuga
Today in Covington, Ky., Bengals LB Rey Maualuga entered a guilty plea to charges arising from a traffic accident that occurred last week.
The Bengals are disappointed in the actions by Rey that led to the charges against him. We expect a higher standard from our players, as is stressed to them continually. Rey must work to repair the damage this has done to his reputation, and he has begun that process with an apology, an expression of strong remorse and a prompt resolution in the Kentucky court.
We expect that Rey will keep taking further steps, and the Club will actively follow up with Rey in working with him from a personal standpoint. Rey’s on-field play and community involvement were excellent during his rookie season, and the Club continues to anticipate an outstanding Bengals career for him.
TweetStatement from Bengals LB Rey Maualuga
I sincerely apologize for letting everyone down and making a terrible decision to drive under the influence. I wanted to acknowledge fault quickly and accept the consequences for my actions, which are the same that anyone else facing these charges would receive.
I’m thankful to have the legal implications resolved this morning so I can begin to move on and make positive changes in my life. I know it’s going to be hard to believe in me, but I will do everything in my power to gain your trust back and I promise to learn from this.
I’m truly sorry for the humiliation and embarrassment I’ve caused myself, my family, the Bengals organization and this great city of Cincinnati. I’d like to thank the entire Bengals organization, my teammates, family, friends and all the fans for the outpouring of support I’ve received since this incident took place.
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