November 11, 200619 yr Former FIU DB Turnbull set for NFL debut By Alex Marvez South Florida Sun-Sentinel Posted November 11 2006, 1:29 PM EST DAVIE ? Atlanta Falcons rookie defensive back Nick Turnbull is set to become the first player Florida International University to appear in an NFL regular-season game. Turnbull was promoted from Atlanta's practice squad today and is set to play on special teams in Sunday's game against Cleveland, Weston-based agent Rich De Luca said. A graduate of Flanagan High, Turnbull signed with the Falcons in May as an undrafted rookie free agent. He is FIU's all-time leader in interceptions with 16. this is really for the FIU alumni and us FIU students on this board
November 11, 200619 yr Wow! That's awesome! That's him right there... #21. He's a really cool guy. I wish him the best.
November 11, 200619 yr Went to my middle school and we were in the same year/classes. That means two people from Pines Middle school 1996 class are in pro sports: Mike Napoli and him. :thumbup
November 12, 200619 yr Congrats to Nick...i knew his family very well from his younger brothers went to Pace....Congrats once again
November 13, 200619 yr Our team is still a disgrace. They better show some backbone at least against FAU.
November 13, 200619 yr Our team is still a disgrace. They better show some backbone at least against FAU. Tell me about it. It's so hard to watch. I still love them, though. Go Golden Panthers!
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