Colgate’s tackling machine and unsung defensive tone-setter
Vinny Russo was a physical, high-motor linebacker for Colgate, best known for piling up tackles and setting the tone defensively; in the 2014 season, he was Colgate’s tackle leader with 49 by Oct. 11 and later logged 10 tackles in a Nov. 8 game, earning the program’s Tom Dodge Unsung Hero Award for his workmanlike impact. He looks like the kind of player coaches trust in the middle of the action: steady, tough, and disruptive without needing the spotlight. If you want a linebacker who brings effort, consistency, and veteran edge, Russo fits the bill.
