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Record-Setting Mr. Irrelevant Tim Toone will Take Over Newport Beach Before Tackling His NFL Career
Posted Jun 2, 2010
a a Newport Beach, CA – Tim Toone, Weber State’s career leader in pass receptions, receiving yards and touchdown catches, has been crowned 2010’s Mr. Irrelevant – the moniker given to the last pick of the annual NFL draft.
Before he begins his NFL career with the Detroit Lions as the league’s oldest rookie at 25, he will be celebrated, roasted and toasted at the NFL’s last off-season event, Irrelevant Week, in Newport Beach, CA from June 30th through July 2nd to benefit the Goodwill Fitness and Recreational center in Anaheim, CA.
Toone was a strong contributor to the Weber State Wildcats throughout his 2 year career. Some highlights include:
Tied for all time receptions leader (206)
Career leader in Receiving Yards (3,607)
Career leader in TD Receptions (29)
Longest punt return for touchdown in Big Sky conference history (95 yds.)
His 4,499 career All-Purpose Yards are the 3rd most in WSU school history
He is tied for 7th in Big Sky Conference history in Receptions and is 4th in Receiving Yards.
In 2008 led WSU to their first Big Sky football title since 1968 and only the 3rd playoff berth in school history with Big Sky Conference single season record 1,525 yards.
Had 10 catches, for 199 yards and one TD in WSU's 49-35 win at #3 ranked Cal Poly in the opening round of the NCAA Division I FCS playoffs
Toone hopes his receiver/returner skills and the ability to make big plays will advance him to the next level. He was the only wide receiver drafted by the Lions this year; and at 25 has the maturity and work ethic to step in and make an impact right away.
Before training camp, Toone will be hosted in Newport Beach to celebrate Irrelevant Week, the 35th annual celebration of the “underdog” to raise funds for Orange County charities. “I’m very excited to be honored by a group who is working to give back to their community,” stated Toone.
About Mr. Irrelevant
Founded in 1976, Irrelevant Week was based on the idea of “Doing something nice for somebody for no reason.” It is a weeklong celebration of the underdog – the last pick of the annual NFL draft, dubbed Mr. Irrelevant.
Some of the events include a trip to Disneyland, Balboa Yacht Club Regatta, an appearance at the Angels game and the Lowsman Banquet where Mr. Irrelevant receives the Lowsman Trophy. The award, a takeoff on the Heisman trophy, depicts a player fumbling a football.
Charities have been at the core of Irrelevant Week since the beginning; more than $1 million have been raised for outstanding community groups like Goodwill, Special Olympics, Big Brothers of America and many numerous others have benefited from Irrelevant Week. This year we will be celebrating from June 30th-July 2nd. For more information please visit www.irrelevantweek.com.
Detroit Lions site:
http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Record-Setting-Mr-Irrelevant-Tim-Toone-will-Take-Over-Newport-Beach-Before-Tackling-His-NFL-Career/dc71d48f-ed6e-44a6-811a-e009e363399d
Record-Setting Mr. Irrelevant Tim Toone will Take Over Newport Beach Before Tackling His NFL Career
Posted Jun 2, 2010
a a Newport Beach, CA – Tim Toone, Weber State’s career leader in pass receptions, receiving yards and touchdown catches, has been crowned 2010’s Mr. Irrelevant – the moniker given to the last pick of the annual NFL draft.
Before he begins his NFL career with the Detroit Lions as the league’s oldest rookie at 25, he will be celebrated, roasted and toasted at the NFL’s last off-season event, Irrelevant Week, in Newport Beach, CA from June 30th through July 2nd to benefit the Goodwill Fitness and Recreational center in Anaheim, CA.
Toone was a strong contributor to the Weber State Wildcats throughout his 2 year career. Some highlights include:
Tied for all time receptions leader (206)
Career leader in Receiving Yards (3,607)
Career leader in TD Receptions (29)
Longest punt return for touchdown in Big Sky conference history (95 yds.)
His 4,499 career All-Purpose Yards are the 3rd most in WSU school history
He is tied for 7th in Big Sky Conference history in Receptions and is 4th in Receiving Yards.
In 2008 led WSU to their first Big Sky football title since 1968 and only the 3rd playoff berth in school history with Big Sky Conference single season record 1,525 yards.
Had 10 catches, for 199 yards and one TD in WSU's 49-35 win at #3 ranked Cal Poly in the opening round of the NCAA Division I FCS playoffs
Toone hopes his receiver/returner skills and the ability to make big plays will advance him to the next level. He was the only wide receiver drafted by the Lions this year; and at 25 has the maturity and work ethic to step in and make an impact right away.
Before training camp, Toone will be hosted in Newport Beach to celebrate Irrelevant Week, the 35th annual celebration of the “underdog” to raise funds for Orange County charities. “I’m very excited to be honored by a group who is working to give back to their community,” stated Toone.
About Mr. Irrelevant
Founded in 1976, Irrelevant Week was based on the idea of “Doing something nice for somebody for no reason.” It is a weeklong celebration of the underdog – the last pick of the annual NFL draft, dubbed Mr. Irrelevant.
Some of the events include a trip to Disneyland, Balboa Yacht Club Regatta, an appearance at the Angels game and the Lowsman Banquet where Mr. Irrelevant receives the Lowsman Trophy. The award, a takeoff on the Heisman trophy, depicts a player fumbling a football.
Charities have been at the core of Irrelevant Week since the beginning; more than $1 million have been raised for outstanding community groups like Goodwill, Special Olympics, Big Brothers of America and many numerous others have benefited from Irrelevant Week. This year we will be celebrating from June 30th-July 2nd. For more information please visit www.irrelevantweek.com.
