NFL lineman who's clearly taken too many hits plans to run for Congress as Repug in NJ

[marmar]

via Yahoo!:



NFL’s Jon Runyan to run for Congress in NJ
By GEOFF MULVIHILL, Associated Press Writer


MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. (AP)—Shortly after signing with the San Diego Chargers, Jon Runyan announced he’ll retire at the end of the season and run for Congress in New Jersey.

The 35-year-old offensive lineman said in a statement late Tuesday that he told Republican officials in Burlington County of his plans to challenge Democratic Rep. John Adler in New Jersey’s 3rd District.

Runyan, who was signed as a free agent Tuesday, hasn’t played since the end of last season. He wasn’t re-signed by Philadelphia after having surgery on his right knee.

Runyan has not given interviews about his political ambitions or said much about his stance on issues. A previous statement mentioned the country was being taken in the wrong direction by career politicians “incapable of solving the problems we face.” ...........(more)

The complete piece is at: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-congress-runyan&prov=ap&type=lgns

[devilgrrl]

1. Because if you work hard enough - you too can grow up to be a 6'7" 250+lb. football player

Just takes initiative. Elbow grease. Up by the football cleats.

[Ken Burch]

3. That and an Economic Steroid Plan.

n/t.

[Rage for Order]

4. Actually, 6'7" and 330 lb

He's a massive human

[Ken Burch]

2. I thought only quarterbacks ran for Congress as 'pugs.

n/t.

[Cali_Democrat]

5. OMG...my team just signed this repug prick

I hope he can play right tackle effectively.