Terp Football Player Follows Father's Footsteps
Joe Vellano is a junior defensive tackle for the University of Maryland's football team. His father, Paul, played the same position for the Terrapins from 1970-73.
Immediately upon crossing the goal line, University of Maryland defensive tackle Joe Vellano was bombarded by an excited group of his Terrapin teammates, all eager to celebrate. Just minutes after Maryland had fallen behind Miami in the second quarter of its nationally-televised season opener Monday night, Vellano completely swung the momentum back in the Terrapins’ favor, picking up a Miami fumble and returning it 30 yards for a go-ahead touchdown. Fueled by the touchdown, Maryland eventually won the game, 32-24. “That was a great play by Joe,” Terrapins safety Kenny Tate said. “That play was huge for us and gave us a ton of momentum going into the second half.” But while Vellano and his teammates celebrated the touchdown on the field, …
Joe Vellano
5:09 pm on Friday, September 9, 2011
Paul Vellano was a First team coaches all American in 1973,,,,,,Paul je played at u of rhode island...4 yeas and played the last 2 in Italy with Parma panthers,,,team made famous by John grishams book. ,,playing for pizza....Paul jr appeared in the last 2italiaan super bowls.... more ›