East Stroudsburg University - Warriors Football

May 29, 2009

EAST STROUDSBURG - Ken Parrish, a four-year starting punter at East Stroudsburg University from 2002-05, signed a two-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday and will compete for a roster spot with the team this summer.

Parrish (East Stroudsburg/East Stroudsburg South) was a first team All-PSAC East selection as a junior and senior and was also a d2football.com All-American both years, including first team status as a junior in 2004. He averaged 40.3 yards per punt during his career at ESU and graduated in 2006 with a degree in Criminal Justice. Parrish was in training camp with the San Francisco 49ers prior to the 2007 season.

Below is a roundup of local and regional stories on Parrish from Friday's papers:

Pocono Record, Joe Miegoc
Punter Parrish gets a second chance

Allentown Morning Call, Larry O'Rourke
Parrish gets kicks with Eagles

Easton Express-Times, Nick Fierro
ESU's Parrish tries to punt his way onto Eagles roster

Philadelphia Daily News, Les Bowen
Punter leaves police force to pursue NFL dream

Philadelphia Inquirer, Bob Ford
Punter giving it his best shot with Eagles

Cherry Hill (N.J.) Courier Post, Jeff Mosher
Punter chasing dream with Eagles

Comcast Sports Net Philadelphia, Andy Schwartz
New Bird went from policeman to punter



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Former ESU Punter Ken Parrish Signs with Philadelphia Eagles