Anthony Scirrotto

Anthony Scirrotto (born October 21, 1986 in West Deptford, New Jersey), is a college football player for the Penn State University Nittany Lions under legendary head coach, Joe Paterno. As a sophomore in 2006, Scirrotto achieved prominence as a Strong Safety (designated by Penn State as the HERO position) when he led all defensive players in the Big Ten Conference in interceptions with 6 as well as interception return yards with 122. Among all Division 1-A players, Scirrotto was 5th in the nation in interception return yards and tied for 11th in total interceptions. During the 2006 season, Scirrotto also garnered attention for making momentum shifting plays on Special Teams, returing an onside kick for a touchdown against the University of Illinois, blocking a punt against Michigan State University, and as a punt returner. As a result of his play, the national sports media named Scirrotto 2006 First Team All Big Ten Conference along with his teammate, Linebacker and First Team All-American, Paul Posluzny.

Scirrotto, a prolific baseball pitcher and shortstop while attending West Deptford High School in West Deptford, New Jersey, was projected to be an early second round pick in the 2004 Major League Baseball (MLB) draft. Scirrotto reportedly declined interest in the MLB draft in order to play football under Head Coach Joe Paterno and pursue a higher education at Penn State University.