#65 Cory Withrow | C
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Position: C College: Washington State Height: 6-2 Weight: 287 Age: 33 Experience: 9 Acquired: Free Agent - 2006 Hometown: Spokane, Washington |
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Career StatsPrior to the 2007 season, the Chargers signed center Cory Withrow to a new three-year contract because they believed the veteran could provide good depth and step in to help in a pinch. It took just a few months for the move to payoff.
When Pro Bowl center Nick Hardwick went down with a foot injury in Week 6 of the ’07 season against Oakland, Withrow stepped in and helped pave the way for a four-touchdown day by LaDainian Tomlinson. Withrow started a total of four games while Hardwick was sidelined and provided the Chargers with what they’d hoped for when they resigned him.
Withrow joined the Chargers during training camp in 2006. In his first year with the Bolts, he saw spot duty on offense and also played on special teams. His witty sense of humor was welcomed in the Bolts locker room, and his veteran presence benefited many of the Chargers’ young linemen.
Away from football, Cory enjoys basketball, golf, riding roller coasters and spending time with his family. In March, Cory took a break from all of the above to attend the NFL’s Business Management and Entrepreneurial Program at the StanfordUniversityGraduateSchool of Business. The three-day program teaches NFLers how to evaluate business opportunities in general and in the sports industry specifically. Withrow attended the program with teammate Marques Harris.
Throughout his career, Cory has enjoyed being involved in community service projects where he is able to work with children and the elderly. In Minnesota in 2003, he started a program called “Cory's Kids” in conjunction with the Fairview-University Children's Hospital in Minnesota.
TRANSACTION HISTORY: Signed with Minnesota as undrafted rookie, May 4, 1998…waived by Vikings, Aug. 30, 1998…signed to Cincinnati’s practice squad, Dec. 18, 1998…re-signed with Bengals, Jan. 5, 1999…waived April 15, 1999…re-signed with Minnesota, April 30, 1999…waived by Vikings, Sept. 5, 1999…re-signed to Vikings’ practice squad, Sept. 7, 1999…signed to Minnesota’s active roster, Oct. 27, 1999…waived Nov. 30, 1999…signed back to Vikings’ practice squad Dec. 2, 1999…re-signed with Minnesota, March 14, 2000…re-signed with Vikings, April 3, 2002…re-signed with Vikings, April 28, 2004…re-signed with Vikings, March 29, 2005…signed one year contract with Chargers, Aug. 9, 2006.
2007: Replaced Nick Hardwick at center in first quarter of Oakland game Oct. 14 after he suffered foot injury…started and played Weeks 7-10 at center for Hardwick.
2006: Did not play Week 1...saw late action in Week 2 game against Tennessee at center and helped deliver key blocks during 73-yard run by Michael Turner and 14-yard touchdown run by quarterback Charlie Whitehurst two plays later...did not play Weeks 3-4 & 6-7...saw late action Week 5 at S.F. and on special teams Weeks 8-16 and in AFC Divisional Playoff game vs. New England...briefly filled in at center for injured Nick Hardwick (ankle) in Nov. 12 contest at Cincinnati...offense did not miss beat as he entered game with Bolts at Cincinnati’s eight-yard line...three plays later, Chargers scored touchdown on two-yard run by LT to climb back within 38-35...saw brief action at center in third quarter of Denver game Dec. 10 and at Seattle Dec. 24.
2005: Started Weeks 1-4, 10 & 15-16 at center for injured Marvin Fowler. 2004: Filled in for injured Matt Birk vs. Chicago (9/26)...Started 2nd career game and 1st at C in overtime win at Houston (10/10)...Started vs. Jacksonville (11/28), at Chicago (12/5), and vs. Seattle (12/12) when Birk was sidelined with his second sports hernia of the season...Started at Detroit (12/19) and helped pave the way for Daunte Culpepper to complete 25-of-35 passes for 404 yards and 3 TDs in a 28-27 comeback win...Played vs. Green Bay (12/24) and at Washington (1/2/05)...Played in both postseason games at Green Bay (1/9/05) and at Philadelphia (1/16/05). 2003: Saw time on offense vs. Chicago (9/14)...Returned a squib kickoff for 8 yards at Atlanta (10/5)...Regular on special teams throughout the season. 2002: Saw time at LG and RG as part of the Vikings offensive line rotation in 2002 opener against Chicago in Champaign (9/8)...Lined up in backfield as a blocking back at Seattle (9/29)...Saw extensive time at LG for an injured Corbin Lacina at Tampa Bay (11/3)...Lined up at FB and as a tackle-eligible in season finale at Detroit (12/29)...Regular on special teams throughout the season. 2001: Played in all 16 games and had 1st career start when he opened at RG at Pittsburgh (12/2) in place of injured David Dixon...Regular on special teams throughout the season...Saw time at RG vs. Chicago (11/25) when Dixon left the game with a calf injury...Played RG and LG vs. Tennessee (12/9). 2000: Played in 12 games and saw time in both the NFC Divisional Playoff vs. New Orleans (1/6/01) and NFC Championship game at NY Giants (1/14/01)...Saw time on special teams and C on the team's final drive in Divisional Playoff vs. New Orleans (1/6/01)...Saw 1st playing time of the season at C vs. Arizona (11/12)...Saw 1st NFL action from scrimmage at T at Detroit (10/1) in the 4th quarter...Played special teams in the season opener vs. Chicago (9/3), his 1st NFL game action. 1999: Dressed for a pair of games but did not play at Denver (10/31) and vs. Dallas (11/8)...Spent the opening 7 weeks of the season on the practice squad before being signed to the 53-man roster for 4 weeks...Released and placed on practice squad for the final 5 regular-season games and both playoff games...Signed by Vikings on 4/30 and spent training camp with the team...Released on 9/5 when team made cut to 53 players and signed to the practice squad on 9/6. 1998: Spent time on Cincinnati's practice squad following release by Minnesota...Waived by Vikings on 8/30 following training camp...Signed with Minnesota as a rookie free agent on 5/1/98.
COLLEGE: Started 34 straight games to end his college career...Honored as All-Pac-10 second team as a senior...An offensive captain for the Cougars...Named Offensive Lineman of the Game vs. USC (8/13), Illinois (9/20) and Arizona (10/25)...Moved to guard from center in fall camp...Started every game at right guard in 1995 and '96...Earned scholarship in 1994 after walking on as a freshman...Redshirted in 1993.
PERSONAL: Enjoys basketball, golf and riding roller coasters in his free time...Holds bachelor's degree in biology education...Wife's name is Kiersten...Couple has twins, Makenzie and Maguire, and a daughter Mara, who was born during the 2004 season...Enjoys community service projects where he is able to work with the elderly...Formed Cory's Kids in ‘03 and continues to make numerous visits to Fairview-University Children's Hospital...A 3-sport letterman at Mead High in Spokane...Named to All-State team as a senior who played OT and DT...Earned 3 letters in baseball...Lettered in basketball.
Games Played-Started: 1999 (0-0, Minnesota); 2000 (12-0, Minnesota); 2001 (16-1, Minnesota); 2002 (16-0, Minnesota); 2003 (8-0, Minnesota); 2004 (12-5, Minnesota); 2005 (16-7, Minnesota); Total (80-13).
Postseason Games Played-Started: 2000 (2-0, Minnesota); 2004 (2-0, Minnesota); Total (4-0).
