An excerpt from an Associated Press story with brief bios of the key players from both teams at the Super Bowl. Here’s Stephen Neal’s…
Stephen Neal (61), G, 6-4, 305, 3rd year, Cal State-Bakersfield. Never played football in college, but won two NCAA wrestling titles and Dan Hodge award, Heisman Trophy of wrestling. … Signed by New England as free agent in 2001, released and signed to Philadelphia’s practice squad. … Made first start in 2002 after being re-signed by Pats, was injured all of last season. … Became starter early this season.