Seahawks defensive end gives back to old stomping grounds in Finneytown
Scruggs credits his Catholic education at St. Vivians, St. X with his future success
On Super Bowl Sunday, one of the men on the Seahawks roster will be from Cincinnati.
Greg Scruggs is a defensive end in his third year in the league. He’s currently recovering from a knee injury and won’t be playing Sunday, but he’s giving back by spending some time at his old grade school, St. Vivian’s in Finneytown.
Scruggs was honored as the school’s distinguished graduate for 2015. He spoke to the school and told kids to focus on putting God first, staying humble, and being disciplined.
Scruggs credits his Catholic education at St. Vivian's and St. X with his future success. He said he originally focused on football only as a way to make it to college with a scholarship. He wanted to use the sport as a springboard to a degree and a job.
“By the grace of God, I was blessed with some abilities and some ability and some opportunities and I’m trying to make the most of it before they kick me out,” Scruggs said.
He told the students he’s about to begin work on his master’s degree next month.
“Getting into the school system it really set the base and the foundation for me, not only as a student, but as a person. It really helped me grow, and that’s why I made it a point to be here, because I’m really thankful for it,” Scruggs said.
Scruggs went from St. Vivian's to St. X, where he was in band before being recruited to play football.
Now, he’s a defensive end for the Seattle Seahawks.
He’s already earned one Super Bowl ring, and could win another on Sunday, even though he won’t be playing because of the injured knee.