Piscitelli making plays in Florida

Former Oregon State safety Sabby Piscitelli is making big time plays at the Tampa Bay training camp. He picked off one pass that would have resulted in a touchdown and made a fantastic hustle play that epitomizes OSU football player.

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“Safety Sabby Piscitelli let his team know he is back and will be roaming the secondary. The second-year player from Oregon State played in three games before being placed on injured reserve with a foot injury.

Saying he is completely healthy, Piscitelli showed flashes Tuesday of what made Tampa Bay take him in the 2007 draft.

Piscitelli intercepted one pass that would have been returned for a touchdown. He later made one heck of a hustle play. Michael Clayton appeared to be on his way for a score after a reception but he didn’t feel Piscitelli closing from behind.

The safety caught Clayton and punched the ball out of the receiver’s hands, which brought a roar from his teammates and the crowd as well.

“We’ve got competition at every position and hopefully he continues to do what he’s doing,” Gruden said. “He’ll work his way onto the field if he keeps doing what he’s doing.”

Piscitelli said he’s trying to make a splash play every day because his ultimate goal is to start.

“We have two great safeties, but you’re not any kind of a football player if you’re not trying to start,” he said. “I have a lot to prove. I haven’t done anything yet.” … read more