OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Baltimore Ravens special-teams coach Jerry Rosburg received some national acclaim Monday night, when he was selected as a "Gruden Grinder" after the 23-16 win over the Houston Texans.
The award, which is given by ESPN analyst Jon Gruden, applauds a behind-the-scenes person (usually a player) who plays a pivotal role in helping the team win. Special teams made a major impact for the Ravens, from the fake punt to Sam Koch's five punts downed inside the 20-yard line to Justin Tucker's three field goals.
"It is an honor, I must say, coming from a Super Bowl champion football coach who understands the role of special teams and the big picture of things and how important it is to have good special teams to win," Rosburg said Thursday.