CHRISTIANSBURG -- A jury found San Francisco 49ers reserve quarterback Jim Druckenmiller innocent today of a charge of raping a 22-year-old graduate of She passed out and awoke to find Druckenmiller on top of her. 1 on the Raiders draft board, national scout Frank Smouse of the Cincinnati Bengals ranked him No. They won five Super Bowls from 1979-99 with Hall of Fame playmakers in Montana and Young, and none since. When the Dolphins needed someone to play, they signed retread Scott Zolak. Hes a little bit like Brett Favre coming out, with his temperament and everything. Druckenmiller, his accuser and several friends went out partying on campus in Blacksburg. But hes the best quarterback. Hes a different kind of quarterback. (Druckenmiller) has a chance, but Im really not high on any of them.. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lois M. Druckenmiller to show support. That includes (Jake) Plummer, (Pat) Barnes and Druckenmiller. As the verdict was read, Druckenmiller breathed a sigh of relief and winked at a supporter sitting in the courtroom. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. There was no way I was going to have evaluation for the draft. Druckenmiller, San Francisco's top pick in the draft, played sparingly as a rookie and completed 21 of 52 passes for 239 yards, with one touchdown and four interceptions. Of the 16 quarterbacks at the combine, Druckenmillers 20 tied for the lowest score. We liked Jake. Web89 Jim Druckenmiller Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO 89 Jim Druckenmiller Premium High Res Photos Circuit judge Ray Grubbs ordered the indictment unsealed, but because it was after 5 p.m., the text will not be available until Friday, the TV station said. The 6-foot-6-inch, 300-pounder, in his eighth season, is among the league's best defensive linemen. Druckenmiller was visiting his alma mater and staying at a Blacksburg house where the alleged assault occurred. I dont want people to think he was a party animal. per BiggerFasterStronger.coms Dr. Greg Shepard, Druckenmiller told Dr. Shepard in the winter of 1996, New Orleans Saints general manager Bill Kuharich told The Athletics Bob McGinn. I lost that muscle. He said, Mooch, what do you think? I said, You know what? Would you like to offer Debra A. Druckenmillers loved ones a condolence message? She is survived by : her husband James A. Druckenmiller; her daughters, Ashley Foux (Ryan), Lisa Druckenmiller and Lori Rohrer (Edwin); her grandchildren, Jada Bowie, James Bowie, Isabella Foux, Bethany Rohrer, Baylee Rohrer and Ellie Foux; her sister Susan D'Alessanro; and her pet Chloe. In the Dolphins media guide for 2000, it was noted that Druckenmiller won Virginia Techs Iron Man competition in 1995. There was no way.. 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The current suspension is his third in four years. He was a tough guy, he sure was, and they had good teams. "[1] Because Young had a concussion, Mariucci decided to start Druckenmiller for the week 2 game (September 7, 1997) against the St. Louis Rams. As a senior, he won all-Big East accolades. The only thing that doesnt feel like yesterday is my body, the former Northampton High School and Virginia Tech star quarterback said in a phone conversation from Memphis, now his home base. 3 in Game 1, Druckenmiller in Game 2 became the 49ers first rookie quarterback to start a game since Joe Montana in 1979. On July 22, 1999, Druckenmiller was acquitted of raping a 22-year-old Virginia Tech student in a jury trial in Christiansburg, Va. The evidence just wasnt there, said the foreman of the nine-man, three-woman panel that deliberated for about an hour. The foundation of the series is Bob McGinns transcripts of his annual interviews with general managers, personnel directors and scouts since 1985. Monday: He would watch and break down film at 7 a.m. Monday to Friday: Druckenmiller would attend team meetings at 2 p.m. before discussing the game plan and film with coaches for 30 minutes. He was there in meetings when we talked about quarterbacks. His NFL passer rating as a first-time starter was 75.0; he improved to 98.3 as a senior. Online condolences may be offered below. In the fourth quarter, Druckenmiller was 0-for-5 with one interception and two near-interceptions. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ruth Druckenmiller Horn of Mifflintown, Pennsylvania, born in Milroy, Pennsylvania, who passed away at the age of 93, on July 30, 2021. 3 in his two seasons for San Francisco. Ill be honest with you: I dont think he ever improved. Write your message of sympathy today. Druckenmiller, San Francisco's top pick in the draft, played sparingly as a rookie and completed 21 of 52 passes for 239 yards, with one touchdown and four The San Francisco Examiner reported that the 49ers attempted to trade from No. He was the greatest guy. Cialini had done modeling work for Bad Boy. He had a big enough arm. I cant run anymore, but I do walk.. 5 by Carolina in 1995, and in his second season, he led the Panthers to a 12-4 record and a berth in the NFC Championship Game. He then had a solid week at the Senior Bowl. A 49ers spokesman said Thursday that the team can't verify any legal problems Druckenmiller may have right now, and that the quarterback is expected to attend the team's mini-camps this weekend. I know that he pushed real hard for Jake Plummer. But 25 years ago, the Northampton Area High School and Virginia Tech graduate was a first-round draft pick by the San Francisco 49ers with intentions of him succeeding quarterback Steve Young. The only quarterback from the Class of 1997 ever voted to the Pro Bowl was Carolinas Jake Delhomme in 2005, and even then, he went undrafted. Ive had both of my knees worked on, I had a bulge in my back and a shin splint in my left leg. He escapes enough. We had Steve Stenstrom and Druck.. He hugged both of his attorneys and his parents, who were present throughout the trial. Diane's Obituary. Druckenmiller has found happiness and a home and stability in Memphis. (Clark) was kind of the GM in training, a member of the 49ers scouting-coaching staff said. Though his NFL career never did take off as expected and his freedom was nearly snatched away by a rape charge in which he was acquitted after a high-profile trial, he is satisfied that he did everything he could to play a long time. The XFL used the angle of Druckenmiller's history and his unusually strong arm and passing range to promote Maniax games. Your email address will not be published. Barboro.[13][19]. Detmer, who played in Green Bay from 1992-95 when Mariucci was the Packers quarterbacks coach, was installed as No. Im teaching her.. He said she started crying when she realized her friends had gone home without her. Although Druckenmiller was No. Collins was drafted No. Catholic Church in Northampton and St. Philip Catholic Church in Franklin. It was the selection of Druckenmiller, perhaps more than any other personnel move, that halted one of the leagues greatest dynasties at just short of 20 years. Hes come on these last two years and had pretty good production. Dwight Clark, in his eighth season working in the 49ers front office after a nine-year career as a wide receiver, had been vice president and director of football operations since 1995. She testified that she passed out and woke up to find Druckenmiller on top of her. He just had to make a few interesting stops along the way. 1-ranked quarterback, although some did so almost by default. It ruined his career.. Druckenmiller's next game action was in the 49ers' final 1997 regular season game, a 389 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in which Druckenmiller was 5-for-11 for 64 yards, one interception, one sack, and one rushing yard. Jim could do special things that nobody could do. His time in the 20-yard shuttle was 4.28 seconds, and his three-cone drill time was 7.92 seconds. Jeff Garcia was Bills deal, Mariucci said. The following week, the 49ers beat the Atlanta Falcons 347. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. September 5, 1958 - Its Dumbenmiller, not Druckenmiller, a scouting director for an AFC team said. In his seventh season with the 49ers, Cerrato was tight with Carmen Policy, the team president under owner Eddie DeBartolo. When she told him she was drunk but doing fine, he asked her if she was going to make good on a promise she made to him earlier in the evening to have sex. The 49ers invited him to Santa Clara for one of their pre-draft visits. Born in Northampton, First Ward, she was the daughter of The San Diego Chargers have suddenly become a gathering place for castoff Chicago Bears quarterbacks. One of our quarterbacks better come through because there aint none out there. Please subscribe to keep reading. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. But you want to nip these things in the bud.. Hes big. Even after we let him go, in my quarterback room, we could call him up and talk to him. Bill Walsh really wasnt working for the Niners but he was asked to evaluate the quarterbacks that were in the draft that year, Gruden said. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Debra A. Druckenmiller of Emmaus, Pennsylvania, born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, who passed away on October 25, 2021, at the age of 63, leaving to mourn family and friends. Cialini, who lives in the Los Angeles area, visits Druckenmiller when her modeling schedule permits. I just felt like I was never in the right place at the right time, he said. I see that big, strong, physical guy. He is our highest-rated quarterback. With the Dolphins on the clock, coach Jimmy Johnson phoned Druckenmiller. The director of player personnel was Vinny Cerrato, who earned his chops as Lou Holtzs recruiting coordinator at Notre Dame from 1986-90 before joining the 49ers. 13 and then drafting Gonzalez. He was athletic enough. He had a feeling about quarterbacks. He is (a) hard-nosed, tough guy.. (Thomas) Great feel for the deep ball.. Shortly after returning to the organization in an official capacity as the general manager in 1999 in 1998 he was merely a consultant for the team he had built into the leagues Gold Standard as its coach in the 1980s Walsh dealt Druckenmiller to the Miami Dolphins, who already had a similar, if not better quarterback than Young: Dan Marino. The world will never know, but Druckenmiller did believe he was going to the Dolphins originally because thats what he was told. Facially, hes Kelly, Dorsey said. What Mariucci and Mornhinweg didnt do was work out Druckenmiller. I liked Pat Barnes. I think theyve all got potential down the road. If he had to play, he could perform. When asked what he was doing by a Montgomery County assistant commonwealth's attorney, the accuser responded, "Having sex. Needs a lot of work.. Tittle (Story), The Life And Career Of Joe Montana (Story), The Life And Career Of Merton Hanks (Complete Story), What Happened To Ricky Watters? He did know what he was looking at. Needs more awareness. [11], In 2008, ESPN named him the 11th-biggest bust since the AFL-NFL merger.[12]. Earlier this month, Cialini modeled a sequined dress on the catwalk during a 49ers-sponsored benefit fashion show at the Fairmont Hotel. Peyton was so talked about that anybody else after Peyton, people pushed down. Has a pretty good arm. High school: Northampton and Fork Union (Va.) Military, NFL Career: Six games (one start); 21-for-52, 239 yards, 1 TD, four interceptions, XFL career: 10 games; 109-for-199, 1,499 yards, 13 TDs, seven interceptions, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Human remains found in Stroudsburg identified as woman missing since last year, Jim Druckenmiller: no regrets about NFL experience, but question remains, Lehigh Valley high school softball: In a throwback game, Parkland clinches District 11 berth with win over Northampton, Bryce Harper expected to return to Phillies lineup Tuesday, James Harden hits game-winning shot as 76ers steal Game 1 over Celtics, The Morning Calls boys basketball all-area players for the 2022-23 season, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Now, was he the type of guy we needed? The National Football League has not determined the length of Leon Lett's latest suspension for violating the league's substance-abuse policy, a league official said yesterday. He was one of only three of the league's eight Opening Day starting quarterbacks to survive the entire ten-week XFL season as starter without being injured or losing his starting position. Young claimed his fifth passing title in 1996 but a groin injury hampered his ability to run for much of the season. I think if he got drafted by somebody who just played the game from the pocket, he would have stayed in the league for a while, Steve Mariucci, the 49ers coach from 1997-02, said this month. "She has a selective memory to recall what she wants to remember, and black out what she doesn't want to remember," defense attorney Bev Davis told the jury. 26 to No. He had plenty of arm, plenty of size. "That's the best thing about it. I dont see him as having a real quick release. If you know of an upcoming event for Debra A. Druckenmiller, please add one. Hes very popular, but weightlifting wont make a difference in a quarterback. Gary Wichard, who was Druckenmillers agent, and Cerrato were close friends. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the funeral home at the address listed above to assist the family with funeral expenses. She was devoted to them, and they adored their Auntie Diane. After a year with the Dolphins in which he never took a snap, the plug would be pulled again. So Cerrato steered the 49ers toward Druckenmiller. It wasnt like an Eli (Manning) or Tom Brady, just standing in the pocket, 5.2, 5.3 40 guys. He can throw it. Hes got a hell of an arm. Was Druckenmiller the biggest bust in 49ers draft history? Now that Druckenmillers in there, theyre not going to pull him back up. [4], Druckenmiller played in three more games: first in week 3 backing up Steve Young in the 49ers' 337 win over the New Orleans Saints. the rookie quarterback asked. In 2003, just as Druckenmiller was offered a job as a sales manager for a Little Rock, Arkansas-based cargo trailer company, the Indianapolis Colts offered Druckenmiller a tryout to be Peyton Manning's third-string backup, but the Colts ultimately signed Jim Kubiak. Druckenmiller takes aim at dollar in sole conviction trade Black-Scholes at 50: how a pricing model for options changed finance Asset management chiefs changing of the guard Hes just tough. (Thomas) Coach Chris Palmer had 34 players -- mostly rookies -- on the field yesterday. In the playoffs, he cracked two ribs in an NFC wild-card victory over the Philadelphia Eagles before having to depart a divisional loss in Green Bay after two series. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. It was. Pat Barnes dropped out because of the Senior Bowl wrist. [5], In the 1998 season, Druckenmiller played only two games: week 2 against the Washington Redskins and week 6 against the New Orleans Saints. "I've taken a lot of crap from a lot of guys in this locker room for not introducing her to them," Plummer said. If youve got to have one, hes the guy, Corrick said. Terry Bradway, the director of player personnel for the Kansas City Chiefs, engineered the signing of unrestricted free agent Elvis Grbac on March 5. Recently, Druckenmiller's status with the 49ers was called into question because of repeated disparaging remarks by general manager Bill Walsh, who has never been impressed with the hard-throwing QB. Mike Holovak, the Houston Oilers vice president of player personnel, expressed confidence that at some point in his career, Druckenmiller would be a starter. Most of the (49ers scouts) thought he was going to be a solid backup. During the draft, with the Dolphins on the board at 15, Druckenmiller received a call from head coach Jimmy Johnson. I would guess I had a second- or third-round grade on him. Druckenmiller's accuser said she was raped after a night of drinking when she was too drunk to resist. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. Druckenmiller was 2-for-7 for 32 yards and a 6-yard sack, and -3 yards rushing. The 49ers owned the 26th pick in the first round after finishing 12-4 in 1996. I tried to keep Grbac there but he went to Kansas City, Mariucci said. He finished the 1997 season 21-for-52 with one touchdown pass and four interceptions. ProFootballHistory.com. That transformation came shortly after Druckenmiller was acquitted in July 1999 on a rape charge brought on by a 22-year-old Virginia Tech student from three months earlier. An anti-abortion group returned to VCU on Wednesday night, and police warned protesters not to disrupt the event's speakers. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery, Northampton, immediately following the services. After two losing seasons as starter, Garcia guided the 49ers to records of 12-4 and 10-6 and playoff appearances in 2001 and 02. Backup. You want to be a Dolphin? Johnson asked. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). Scouting chief Vinny Cerrato didnt want Walsh dictating a draft pick from the outside. I was traded literally the first day after training camp. he said. Born in Kutztown, he was the son of the late Clarence T. and Kathryn J. [15] According to Assistant Commonwealth Attorney Curtis "Skip" Schwab, Druckenmiller "went downstairs to have sex with a woman who had vomited twice and fallen on a couch," and that Druckenmiller did not know the woman's correct first or last name. He also had a pair of concussions. In his career, Druckenmiller played for the San Francisco 49ers, Miami Dolphins, and Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League, as well as the Memphis Maniax of the XFL and the Los Angeles Avengers of the Arena Football League. Although Marino was out after the 1999 season, so was Johnson, replaced by Dave Wannstedt, who hired Chan Gailey as offensive coordinator. He works out hard. In that game, Druckenmiller completed 4 of 6 pass attempts for 41 yards, was sacked once for 9 yards, and lost one yard on a rush attempt. 2 behind Young while Druckenmiller remained marooned on the third string. His longest rush was 3 yards. He appeared on Howard Sterns radio show to discuss riding his motorcycle onto the set of a San Francisco sports television show, the Playboy Playmate he was dating and his prodigious weightlifting, among other things. After a season in which he was inactive for 15 of 18 games, Druckenmiller was cut by Miami coach Dave Wannstedt in 2000 after the second of four exhibition games. WebJay C. Druckenmiller, 80, of Kutztown, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022. He also played for the Memphis Maniax of the XFL in 2001. 2 practice jersey and shoulder pads and walked over to some of the fans who arrived at 7 A.M. to see the new Browns. Diane M. (Onkotz) Blawn, 75, of Northampton, PA, passed away on November 5, 2022. She will forever live in the hearts of her nieces, Dana Maclean, Gretchen LaBrie, Nicole Druckenmiller, Sarah Hartland, Rachel Wilkins, Jessica Paukovits, Christy Cooper, and Carly Onkotz; her nephew, Jim Druckenmiller Jr.; her great-nephews, Andrew and Matthew; and her great-nieces, Brooke, Emily, Madeleine, Natalie, Taylor, Amelia, and Peyton. So he came to training camp late, but that was OK with me because we werent planning on using him anyway.. You have permission to edit this article. We needed more of that athlete that could go left, right, scramble, create, bend. He ranked 13th in the league in rushing yards (208, leading all quarterbacks) and fourth in passer rating, with 13 touchdowns and seven interceptions. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. The first practice is today. Jim Druckenmiller took his shot. It was so awful. Good leader. 4. Grbac, who received $20.4 million over five years, had been Youngs top backup in San Francisco for three seasons. CHRISTIANSBURG -- A jury found San Francisco 49ers reserve quarterback Jim Druckenmiller innocent today of a charge of raping a 22-year-old graduate of Virginia Tech, where Druckenmiller was a star player. Honor a loved one by planting trees in their memory. He fell. The 49ers, an elite organization that sustained its greatness by drafting based on need and fit, lost their way with the counterintuitive selection of Druckenmiller. He was more of a pocket guy. Tim Couch pulled off his orange helmet, shed his No. The Chiefs beat them to it, consummating a deal with the Oilers to move from No. Hes missing something in field leadership and I dont know what it is. Born in Kutztown, he was the son of the late Clarence T. and Kathryn J. One might even call Druckenmiller the worst 49ers player ever. He was a weight-room fanatic. Everything clicks, the game slows down, you see holes opening, you groove it in there and it pops for a touchdown.. I like all three of those guys. We were talking more about Jake Plummer and then all of a sudden he (Druckenmiller) was there. He was a 1974 graduate of Fremont Ross and Vangaurd Vocational School, where he was inducted into the Hall of Fame.Bob married Lisa A. Haas on February 15, 1974 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and she survives. There was just one small problem: Bill Walsh was never on board with that thinking. Not that Druckenmiller is complaining. Plummer, the 49ers' veteran linebacker, endorses the Bad Boy line of casual clothing. Kramer's roommate will be Jim Harbaugh, who joined the Chargers in a trade with Baltimore in March and goes into training camp listed as the starter. She was predeceased by : her parents, Roy "Bud" Foster and Mae (Welliver); her granddaughter Zoey Foux; and her sister Donna Radar. More innovative than Collins, Riggle said. Three men who know Druckenmiller testified Wednesday they heard his accuser say she wanted to have sex with him. He was our style of quarterback. After just 52 NFL pass attempts, which produced 21 completions for 239 yards, a touchdown and four interceptions, Druckenmiller was on to the next phase of his life, which eventually led him back to Memphis, where he works for a beverage distributor. 15 with the Dolphins in order to select Cal tight end Tony Gonzalez. It's turned out well. Taking nothing away from the Dolphins, but once you play for the 49ers, youre treated like royalty there.. Diane M. (Onkotz) Blawn, 75, of Northampton, PA, passed away on November 5, 2022. Hes one of the strongest kids on the team. [16], The accuser testified that she vaguely remembered a friend putting her to bed after a night of drinking. Wednesday: Depending on Saturdays opponent, Druckenmiller watched game film from midnight until 2 a.m. Monday to Friday: Druckenmiller practiced visualization techniques at various times of the day to improve his mental preparation. Its very simple. Hed pick somebody out and just throw it. That ended his career in football; he has lived in Memphis, Tenn., for years, working in sales and business. It's fair to say Jim Druckenmiller owes Gary Plummer a little debt of gratitude, one teammate to another. But hes one of those statue kind of guys., John Dorsey, the Green Bay Packers director of college scouting, mentioned that some other scouts were comparing Druckenmiller to Jim Kelly, who had just retired after a Hall of Fame career with the Buffalo Bills. I think hes a more natural thrower than Kerry Collins. But especially coming in so new, we were behind in our evaluation process. According to Virginia television station WDBJ, papers filed in court Thursday by the Times-World Corporation allege the indictment charges Druckenmiller with a felony, but do not go into the nature of the offense. All Plummer did was introduce Druckenmiller to the 1995 Playboy Playmate of the Year, Julie Cialini. Extremely strong arm. I dont know if anybody will be like Jim, Butler said. I wish I would have gotten a year to play, or even half a season.. She declined Druckenmiller's offer of a ride and called a friend instead, he said. Bills GM John Butler, who was with Kelly all those years, pointed out that Druckenmiller regarded Kelly as his hero. Hes one of those guys I think everybody wants to forget about, said a member of the 49ers coaching-scouting staff during the teams dalliance with Druckenmiller. Keith McCarter, the jury foreman, said afterward, ''The evidence just wasn't there.''. The head coach and the staff had a say, a voice, an evaluation. [Behind] Steve Young, youre not going to get on the field right away, Druckenmiller said. Druckenmiller told the officer the woman was awake while they had sex and that they undressed each other beforehand. Diane worked as an administrative assistant for both the Bethlehem Steel and Bradley Pulverizer Company before retiring in 2010 and spending time with her family in Franklin, TN and Catasauqua, PA. She was a member of Assumption of the B.V.M. He was ragged, but led the 49ers to a 15-12 win, hitting on 10 of 28 passes for 102 yards and a touchdown.< John Crumpacker has been a Hearst Corp. employee since 1977, starting with the San Francisco Examiner and continuing on with The San Francisco Chronicle when the papers merged in 2000. ", As for his debt to Plummer for introducing him to Cialini, Druckenmiller said, "She would have found me anyway.". Add Jim Druckenmillers name to the list of people who cant believe its been two whole decades since the name Jim Druckenmiller was called in the first round of the NFL Draft. He did not testify. Express-Times microfilm via Easton Area Public Library. Nevertheless, the 49ers had so little faith in him that they signed free agent Ty Detmer in March 1998. The Niners in 1997 wanted to keep the quarterback pipeline flowing, and Druckenmiller was identified as their next big star. Druckenmiller, 26, could have faced five years to life in prison if convicted. (Andy Lyons / Allsport) In Detroit, Ron Hughes, the Lions vice president of player
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