Mungro Signs Extension With Colts

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Former Syracuse football standout James Mungro, a four-year veteran in the National Football League, resigned with the Indianapolis Colts, announced Monday by the organization. Mungro totaled seven rushes for 15 yards last season and caught three passes for 28 yards.

Mungro, who was an unrestricted free agent, has appeared in 43 games since 2002 for the Colts with one start. In his NFL career, he has rushed for 430 yards and 10 touchdowns on 133 carries. He also has 24 career receptions for 141 yards and three touchdowns.

At Syracuse, Mungro ranks fourth all-time in career rushing yards with 2,869. His 1,170 yards gained on the ground in his senior year is the fourth-best rushing performance in a single season. For his career, he averaged 5.42 yards per carry, which is fifth all-time at SU. His 14 touchdowns in 2001 is tied for third in a single season and his 29 career trips to the end zone ranks third as well. Mungro also holds the third-longest rush in a game at Syracuse with an 86-yard burst against Kentucky in the Music City Bowl. He was named the MVP of that game as a sophomore. As a senior, he was named the Insight.com Offensive Player of the Game. In 2001, Mungro was a second-team All-BIG EAST selection.

Mungro is one of a few former Orange football players who have signed with NFL teams this year. Will Allen moved to the Miami Dolphins after spending five years with the New York Giants. Allen had been a starter for the Giants from the beginning, starting in 71 of the 72 regular seasons he had played in with New York. In the past two seasons, he has yet to miss a start. In his five-year career, Allen has totaled 274 tackles, eight interceptions, 68 passes defended, three fumble recoveries, and a forced fumble. In his rookie season in 2001, he led the Giants with a career-high four interceptions. Allen was the first Giants rookie to lead the team in picks since 1988.

At Syracuse, Allen finished his Orange career with 142 tackles, four interceptions, and 38 passes defended. He ranks fourth on the single-season passes defended list with 19. For a career, Allen is second all-time in passes defended with 42. His five pass break ups against Kentucky in 1999 is the second-most in a single game, while his 19 break ups in 2000 is tied for first all-time. Allen’s 38 career pass break ups is second in Orange history. In 2000, Allen was a first-team All-BIG EAST selection.

Quentin Harris is moving to the east coast next season after signing a deal with the Giants. Harris spent four years with the Arizona Cardinals and has played in every game for the Arizona Cardinals in the past three seasons. In his four-year NFL career, Harris has compiled 85 tackles, including 72 solo stops. He has also registered a sack and an interception, both coming in 2004.

At Syracuse, Harris’ 10 interceptions and 19 pass break ups both rank 10th all-time. He ranks second on the career tackles by a defensive back ledger with 327. Harris is also tied for eighth on the passes defended list with 29. In 2001, Harris was named to the All-BIG EAST Second Team.

Diamond Ferri and Greg Hanoian have both signed with NFL teams and have been assigned to NFL Europe. Ferri signed with the Atlanta Falcons in January and was assigned to the Amsterdam Admirals of NFL Europe, while Hanoian is now with the Giants and is currently playing with the Rhein Fire. Through three games this season, Ferri has rushed for 145 yards on 30 carries. His 4.8 yards per carry is currently second in the league. Ferri is also returning kicks for the Admirals, averaging 20.3 per attempt.

Hanoian was signed by the New York Giants in January and was assigned to the Rhein Fire of NFL Europe. The Fire is currently 3-0 and is the only undefeated team so far in the league.

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