Crabtree Named All-Decade Tight End
7/11/2011 12:00:00 AM | Football
July 11, 2011
OXFORD, Ohio -- In one of the closest votes so far for the All-Decade Team, Tom Crabtree narrowly beat Matt Brandt to win the spot for Tight End.
Crabtree entered Miami in 2004 and redshirted after playing for four years at Bloom-Carroll HS. The following season he became a reserve tight end, but was often featured on special teams. During his debut versus Ohio State, Crabtree forced two special team fumbles. It was the start of a stellar career both offensively and on special teams.
Crabtree's best offensive year was in 2007, registering 15 receptions for 139 yards and one touchdown. He finished his career in 2008 with over 40 catches, signing a free-agent contract with the Kansas City Chiefs in May. He earned a spot on the practice squad, but was released after the third regular-season game.
Being cut from the team didn't defer Crabtree. The same season, he signed with the Green Bay Packers as part of the practice squad. During the 2010 off-season, he fought hard in training camp and made the roster as the third tight end. Crabtree's regular-season stats included four receptions for over 15 yards per catch. His first NFL touchdown was record in the wildcard game against the Philadelphia Eagles, after a seven yard pass from Aaron Rodgers.
Crabtree and the Packers went on to win Super Bowl XLV over former RedHawk Ben Roethlisberger.
On Tuesday, July 12, MURedHawks.com will name the fans' and media's choice as Miami's All-Decade punt returner.
Miami's All-Decade Team
Miami's All-Decade Quarterback - Ben RoethlisbergerMiami's All-Decade Offensive Line - Jacob Bell, Todd Londot, Alex Sulfsted, Brandon Brooks and Nate Bunce
Miami's All-Decade Wide Receivers -- Ryne Robinson, Martin Nance & Michael Larkin
Miami's All-Decade Running Back -- Luke Clemens
July 11 - Miami's All-Decade Tight End (1) - Tom Crabtree
July 12 - Miami's All-Decade Punt Returner (1)
July 13 - Miami's All-Decade Placekicker (1)
July 14 - Miami's All-Decade Offensive 12th Man
July 15 - Miami's All-Decade Kickoff Returner (1)
July 18 - Miami's All-Decade Defensive Backs (4)
July 19 - Miami's All-Decade Defensive Line (4)
July 20 - Miami's All-Decade Linebackers (3)
July 21 - Miami's All-Decade Defensive 12th Man
July 22 - Miami's All-Decade Punter (1)
Will one of Miami's current tight ends be considered for the All-Decade Team in 2021? Buy your tickets now for the 2011 season and find out. Head Coach and alumnus Don Treadwell prepares the RedHawks to defend their MAC Conference title. This season's schedule includes six home games, including rival Cincinnati (Oct. 1) and West Point's Army (Oct. 8). Other games slated for Yager in 2011 include Bowling Green (Sept. 24, Family Day), Buffalo (Oct. 29, Homecoming), Akron (Nov. 3) and Western Michigan (Nov. 16).
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