E.J. Barthel
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Position:Running back coach
Personal information
Born: (1985-01-02) January 2, 1985
Santa Cruz, California
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
College:Massachusetts
Undrafted:2009
Career history
As a player:
As a coach:
Career highlights and awards

Elijah J. "E. J." Barthel (born February 1, 1985) is a former American football fullback and current running backs coach for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. He was signed by the Las Vegas Locomotives as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Massachusetts.

Barthel grew up in East Rutherford, New Jersey and attended Henry P. Becton Regional High School.[1]

College years

Barthel played his first three years at Rutgers University. He redshirted his Freshman year and was injured as a redshirt Freshman. His Sophomore year he played in 2 games. Barthel transferred to UMass, along with Tight end Brad Listorti, as a Junior and played in all 15 games, starting 3. He rushed twice for 7 yards and had a catch for 20. He was a major contributor on special teams and had 4 tackles as UMass made it to the National Championship that year in 2006. As a senior Barthel battled injuries and only registered 1 rush of 5 yards and 1 catch for 4 yards.[1]

Professional career

New York Giants

Barthel had a tryout with the New York Giants but was not signed by the team.[2]

Las Vegas Locomotives

Barthel signed with the Locos for the 2009 season where he teamed with fellow UMass football alum Marcel Shipp.

References

  1. 1 2 E.J. Barthel Archived July 23, 2011, at the Wayback Machine, UMass Minutemen football. Accessed September 15, 2011.
  2. ↑ "Afternoon practice report - NJ.com: Ledger on the Giants". Archived from the original on 2008-10-19. Retrieved 2009-09-23.
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