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'''Justin Beaver''' (born [[October 19]], [[1984]]) is an [[American football]] [[running back]] He played [[college football]] at [[UW–Whitewater]].
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'''Justin Beaver''' (born October 19, 1984) is a former [[American football]] [[running back]], having played [[college football]] at the [[University of Wisconsin–Whitewater]].

==Early life==
Beaver grew up in [[Palmyra, Wisconsin]].<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=725075 | newspaper = [[Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel]] | title = Beaver in the running | last = Potrykus | first = Jeff | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080308215006/http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=725075 | archive-date = 2008-03-08 | url-status = dead | date = 2008-03-05 | access-date = 2020-09-08}}</ref>


==College==
==College==
Justin was named the outstanding player in Division III football in 2007. The [[running back]] for the [[UW–Whitewater Warhawks]], Beaver broke both team and conference rushing records for the Warhawks and the [[Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference|WIAC]]. Beaver's contributions to the Warhawks led them to their third consecutive appearance in the [[Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl]] game, in [[Salem, VA]]. His achievements athletically, academically, and in his community, have helped him earn the 2007 [[Gagliardi Trophy]], given to Division III's top student-athlete of the year. During the Championship Game, Beaver ran for 253 yards and one touchdown, topping his single season team record from 2005, and helping the Warhawks win 31-21 over [[Mount Union]].
Beaver played [[college football]] for the [[Wisconsin–Whitewater Warhawks]]. As the team's [[running back]], he set numerous rushing records for the Warhawks and the [[Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference]]. His contributions helped lead the Warhawks to their third consecutive appearance in the [[Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl]] game. During the Championship Game, Beaver ran for 253 yards and one touchdown, topping his single season team record from 2005 leading the Warhawks to a 31&ndash;21 win over the [[University of Mount Union]].<ref>{{Cite news | url = http://www.roanoke.com/sports/mcfarling/wb/143717 | title = Clothed in purple, Beaver shines | last = McFarling | first = Aaron | date = 2007-12-16 | archive-url = https://archive.today/20130201090138/http://www.roanoke.com/sports/mcfarling/wb/143717 | archive-date = 2013-02-01 | newspaper = [[The Roanoke Times]] | url-status = dead | access-date = 2020-09-08 }}</ref>


Justin was named 2007 winner of the Gagliardi Trophy, named for [[John Gagliardi]], for the outstanding player in the 2007 season of [[NCAA]] [[Division III]] Football.<ref>{{cite web | title='The best running back | publisher=Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Online | url=http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=695093 | accessdate=2007-12-22}}</ref>
Beaver was named 2007 winner of the Gagliardi Trophy&mdash;named for [[John Gagliardi]]&mdash;which is awarded to the outstanding player of the 2007 season of [[NCAA]] [[Division III (NCAA)|Division III]] Football.<ref>{{cite news | last = Potrykus | first = Jeff | title = The best running back | newspaper = [[Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]] | url = http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=695093 | archive-url = https://archive.today/20070513171703/http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=695093 | url-status = dead | archive-date = 2007-05-13 | access-date = 2007-12-22 | date = 2007-12-10}}</ref> In three seasons as the featured back, Beaver led the Warhawks to a 41-3 record and three straight Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) titles.<ref>{{Cite news | url = https://www.gazettextra.com/archives/spurned-by-division-i-ii-schools-beaver-puts-together-spectacular-whitewater-career/article_d9865706-aad2-5dd3-85c0-1ac4b365c018.html | title = Spurned by Division I, II schools, Beaver puts together spectacular Whitewater career | last = Barry | first = John | date = 2007-12-10 | access-date = 2020-09-08 | newspaper = Janesville Gazette | url-status = live | archive-date = 2020-09-08 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200908180307/https://www.gazettextra.com/archives/spurned-by-division-i-ii-schools-beaver-puts-together-spectacular-whitewater-career/article_d9865706-aad2-5dd3-85c0-1ac4b365c018.html }}</ref>

According to NCAA football statistics, Justin is 11th all-time in NCAA rushing, only a few yards behind [[Ron Dayne]] for 10th all-time.
==Professional career==

===Green Bay Packers===
After not being selected in the [[2008 NFL draft]] or offered a contract as an undrafted free agent by any [[National Football League]] team, Beaver was invited to attend the 2008 rookie [[mini-camp]] tryout.<ref>{{cite news | last1 = Silverstein | first1 = Tom | last2 = Bedard | first2 = Greg A. | title = Warhawks' Beaver gets chance | date = 2008-04-28 | newspaper = [[Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]] | url = http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=744643 | access-date = 2008-05-01 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080501114422/http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=744643 | archive-date = 2008-05-01 }}</ref> After the mini-camp was over, the Packers informed him that they would not be signing him to a contract.<ref>{{cite web | last = Bedard | first = Greg A. | title = No go on Beaver | date = 2008-05-05 | newspaper = [[Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]] | url = http://blogs.jsonline.com/packers/archive/2008/05/05/no-go-on-beaver.aspx | access-date = 2008-05-05 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080506142017/http://blogs.jsonline.com/packers/archive/2008/05/05/no-go-on-beaver.aspx | archive-date = 2008-05-06}}</ref>

===Saskatchewan Roughriders===
Beaver had a workout with the [[Buffalo Bills]],{{Citation needed|date=September 2020}} and had a short stint on the practice squad with the [[Saskatchewan Roughriders]].<ref>{{Cite news | url = https://www.newspapers.com/clip/58900109/beaver-eager-to-help-out/ | title = Beaver eager to help out | type = clipping | via = [[Newspapers.com]] | access-date = 2020-09-08 | last = Hamilton | first = Ian | newspaper = [[The Leader-Post]] | archive-date = 2020-09-08 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200908174012/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/58900109/beaver-eager-to-help-out/ | date = 2009-06-10 }}</ref> He was placed on the Roughriders' [[practice roster]] on June 25, 2009. Beaver did not see action in any regular season games.<ref>{{Cite news | url = https://www.newspapers.com/clip/58900587/the-big-league-lures-a-pair-of-rams/ | title = The big league lures a pair of Rams | type = clipping | via = [[Newspapers.com]] | access-date = 2020-09-08 | last = Hamilton | first = Ian | newspaper = [[The Leader-Post]] | archive-date = 2020-09-08 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200908173937/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/58900587/the-big-league-lures-a-pair-of-rams/ | date = 2009-06-26 }}</ref>


==References==
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==External links==
* [http://gazettextra.com/news/2007/dec/11/spurned-division-i-ii-schools-beaver-puts-together/ Janesville Gazette, Spurned by Division I, II schools, Beaver puts together spectacular Whitewater career]
* [http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=695093 Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Best back running]
* [http://www.roanoke.com/sports/mcfarling/wb/143717 Roanoke Times, Clothed in purple, Beaver shines]
* [http://www.maxsportscafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=25 maxsportscafe.com, Justin Beaver Interview]
* [http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=725075 Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Beaver in the running]
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Latest revision as of 18:02, 31 July 2024

Not to be confused with Justin Bieber or Justin's Beaver.

Justin Beaver
Personal information
Height:5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight:191 lb (87 kg)
Career information
College:UW–Whitewater
Position:Running back
Undrafted:2008
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards

Justin Beaver (born October 19, 1984) is a former American football running back, having played college football at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater.

Early life

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Beaver grew up in Palmyra, Wisconsin.[1]

College

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Beaver played college football for the Wisconsin–Whitewater Warhawks. As the team's running back, he set numerous rushing records for the Warhawks and the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. His contributions helped lead the Warhawks to their third consecutive appearance in the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl game. During the Championship Game, Beaver ran for 253 yards and one touchdown, topping his single season team record from 2005 leading the Warhawks to a 31–21 win over the University of Mount Union.[2]

Beaver was named 2007 winner of the Gagliardi Trophy—named for John Gagliardi—which is awarded to the outstanding player of the 2007 season of NCAA Division III Football.[3] In three seasons as the featured back, Beaver led the Warhawks to a 41-3 record and three straight Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) titles.[4]

Professional career

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Green Bay Packers

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After not being selected in the 2008 NFL draft or offered a contract as an undrafted free agent by any National Football League team, Beaver was invited to attend the 2008 rookie mini-camp tryout.[5] After the mini-camp was over, the Packers informed him that they would not be signing him to a contract.[6]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

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Beaver had a workout with the Buffalo Bills,[citation needed] and had a short stint on the practice squad with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.[7] He was placed on the Roughriders' practice roster on June 25, 2009. Beaver did not see action in any regular season games.[8]

References

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  1. ^ Potrykus, Jeff (March 5, 2008). "Beaver in the running". Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Archived from the original on March 8, 2008. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
  2. ^ McFarling, Aaron (December 16, 2007). "Clothed in purple, Beaver shines". The Roanoke Times. Archived from the original on February 1, 2013. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
  3. ^ Potrykus, Jeff (December 10, 2007). "The best running back". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Archived from the original on May 13, 2007. Retrieved December 22, 2007.
  4. ^ Barry, John (December 10, 2007). "Spurned by Division I, II schools, Beaver puts together spectacular Whitewater career". Janesville Gazette. Archived from the original on September 8, 2020. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
  5. ^ Silverstein, Tom; Bedard, Greg A. (April 28, 2008). "Warhawks' Beaver gets chance". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Archived from the original on May 1, 2008. Retrieved May 1, 2008.
  6. ^ Bedard, Greg A. (May 5, 2008). "No go on Beaver". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Archived from the original on May 6, 2008. Retrieved May 5, 2008.
  7. ^ Hamilton, Ian (June 10, 2009). "Beaver eager to help out". The Leader-Post (clipping). Archived from the original on September 8, 2020. Retrieved September 8, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ Hamilton, Ian (June 26, 2009). "The big league lures a pair of Rams". The Leader-Post (clipping). Archived from the original on September 8, 2020. Retrieved September 8, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
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