20 Facts About Anthony Scirrotto

Anthony Paul Scirrotto was born on October 21,1986 and is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League.

Anthony Scirrotto played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Anthony Scirrotto was signed by the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent in 2009.

Anthony Scirrotto reportedly declined interest in the MLB Draft in order to play football under Head Coach Joe Paterno and pursue a higher education.

In 2005, Anthony Scirrotto received considerable playing time as a true freshman at Penn State as both a safety and punt returner, and he secured his first career interception.

In 2006, Anthony Scirrotto achieved prominence as a defensive playmaker when he led all players in the Big Ten Conference in interceptions with six.

Anthony Scirrotto led the conference in interception return yards with 122.

Anthony Scirrotto was the team's so-called "ironman" in 2006, participating in a team-leading 1,001 separate plays.

Anthony Scirrotto recorded eight tackles, grabbed his sixth interception, and sparked the defense when he delivered arguably the Nittany Lions' biggest hit on then Tennessee wide receiver, Jayson Swain.

In 2007, Anthony Scirrotto extended his string of starts to 26 games.

In 2008, Anthony Scirrotto committed a crucial pass interference penalty late in the 4th quarter against the University of Iowa that cost Penn State a chance at an undefeated season and a possible birth in the National Championship Game.

Anthony Scirrotto was selected in the 50th round at the number 1502 overall pick by the Kansas City Royals in the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft, despite not having played baseball since his senior year of high school in 2005.

Judge Brown held that the Commonwealth did not offer any evidence that Anthony Scirrotto entered the apartment party with the intent to commit a crime therein.

The Judge ruled that there was no evidence that Anthony Scirrotto solicited any teammates to confront the men who had earlier attacked him.

Additionally, Judge Brown held that there was no evidence that Anthony Scirrotto assaulted anyone in connection with the earlier attack upon him, or during the alleged apartment party confrontation.

On February 14,2008, the remaining charges against Anthony Scirrotto were dismissed in return for Anthony Scirrotto pleading guilty to a reduced misdemeanor count for trespass.

Anthony Scirrotto was sentenced to a year probation, 25 days community service, and payment of a $500 fine as part of the plea agreement.

Anthony Scirrotto was signed as an undrafted free agent out of Penn State by the Carolina Panthers immediately following the 2009 NFL draft but was released before the start of training camp.

Anthony Scirrotto was signed to the New York Giants' practice squad on November 24,2009.

Anthony Scirrotto was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles on August 16,2010, after FS Antoine Harris was placed on the season-ending injured reserve list.