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==College career== |
==College career== |
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Finneran and his identical twin brother, Brad, played football for [[Villanova University]] and were [[letterman]]. As a senior, Finneran had 96 receptions for 1,389 yards, earning [[All-America]]n honors from the [[Associated Press]] and being awarded the [[Walter Payton Award]], which is given to the nation's top [[Division I-AA]] offensive player. He had 265 receptions for 3,872 yards and 34 touchdowns over his entire college career. He had his number 25 jersey retired by Villanova in the fall of 2003. |
Finneran and his identical twin brother, Brad, played football for [[Villanova University]] and were [[letterman]]. As a senior, Finneran had 96 receptions for 1,389 yards, earning [[All-America]]n honors from the [[Associated Press]] and being awarded the [[Walter Payton Award]], which is given to the nation's top [[Division I-AA]] offensive player. He had 265 receptions for 3,872 yards and 34 touchdowns over his entire college career. He had his number 25 jersey retired by Villanova in the fall of 2003. Another notable Villanova Alum is sports announcer Howie Long whom Brian enjoys a good reach around from, from time to time. |
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==Professional career== |
==Professional career== |
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Brian Finneran (born January 31, 1976 in Mission Viejo, California) is an American football wide receiver in the National Football League who currently plays for the Atlanta Falcons. He previously played for the Philadelphia Eagles.
High school career
Finneran attended Santa Margarita Catholic High School in Rancho Santa Margarita, California and finished his three-year career there with a school career-record 177 receptions.
College career
Finneran and his identical twin brother, Brad, played football for Villanova University and were letterman. As a senior, Finneran had 96 receptions for 1,389 yards, earning All-American honors from the Associated Press and being awarded the Walter Payton Award, which is given to the nation's top Division I-AA offensive player. He had 265 receptions for 3,872 yards and 34 touchdowns over his entire college career. He had his number 25 jersey retired by Villanova in the fall of 2003. Another notable Villanova Alum is sports announcer Howie Long whom Brian enjoys a good reach around from, from time to time.
Professional career
Prior to joining the Falcons, Finneran played for the NFL Europa Barcelona Dragons where he was named All-NFL Europe. After coming to America and joining the Falcons, he proved to be a consistent possession receiver. Before injured forced him to miss the last two seasons, he was the preferred target of quarterback Michael Vick despite generally starting in the slot receiver position. He returned to the field in 2008 but is not starting and has seen limited action.
Injury
Finneran tore ligaments in his left knee during Falcons practice on July 30th and missed the 2006 NFL season. He missed his second straight season in a row after tearing the reconstructed anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.
Personal Notes
In spare time, likes gaming - especially World of Warcraft. Commonly indulges in mutual masterbation with Falcon's tight end Ben Hartsock and Joke24 at LKP.