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University of Minnesota Athletics
Gophers in the Pros: Week Four
10/4/2010 12:00:00 AM | Football
There was limited action for former Gophers in week four of the NFL regular season as several players were on their bye week. However, Laurence Maroney got significant playing time in his second full week as a member of the Denver Broncos.
- Laurence Maroney - RB - Denver Broncos
Maroney continues to find his way into the Broncos offense with 10 receiving yards on two catches to go along with five rushing yards in Denver's 26-20 win over the Tennessee Titans. - Barber, Dominique - S - Houston Texans
Barber had one solo tackle in the Texans' 31-24 win over the Oakland Raiders.
- Hamilton, Ben - G - Seattle Seahawks
Hamilton continued to hold down the starting left guard position as the Seahawks fell to the St. Louis Rams 20-3.
- Spaeth, Matt - TE - Pittsburgh Steelers
Spaeth played against the Baltimore Ravens, but did not record any statistics, as the Steelers fell 17-14.
- Decker, Eric - WR - Denver Broncos
Decker was active but did not record any statistics in the Broncos 26-20 win over the Tennessee Titans.
- Barber III, Marion - RB - Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys did not play due to their bye week. - White, Stylez G. - DE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Buccaneers did not play due to their bye week.
A pair of former Gophers also made an impact for their respective teams in week 14 of the Canadian Football League.
- Bruce III, Arland - WR - Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Bruce had four receptions for 58 yards, however Hamilton went on to lose to Edmonton 37-35.
- Middlebrooks, Willie - DB - Toronto Argonauts
Middlebrooks had six tackles as Toronto fell to Saskatchewan 27-16.
In addition to those who were on active rosters, three former Gophers spent last weekend on the practice squad for their respective NFL teams. Marcus Sherels and Logan Payne are on the practice squad for the Minnesota Vikings, and Traye Simmons is with the San Diego Chargers' practice squad. Meanwhile, Mark Setterstrom remains on the physically unable to perform list of the St. Louis Rams.
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