Pro
In 2003, he backed up William Henderson for most of the season and was used in short-yardage and goal-line situations. ... Played in 11 games, starting twice, and both playoff games. ... Season got off to slow start with three separate injuries. ... Initially was bothered in training camp by pain in the patellar tendon of his right knee. Strained his left calf in practice early in the season, causing him to miss two games, then fractured the tip of his left thumb on Sept. 24 in practice, which forced him to miss three of the next four games. ... Carried once for 3 yards and caught one pass for 12 yards in his playing time from scrimmage, averaging just under 17 snaps per game.
Agreed to terms of a six-year, $6 million deal with the Packers in early March of 2003. ... Expected to eventually replace veteran William Henderson as the team's blocking back for Ahman Green.
Started 9 of 45 games in four seasons with Cincinnati Bengals. ... Finished 2000 season as Cincinnati’'s No. 1 FB, but suffered torn left knee ligament (ACL) during May 2001 minicamp, and rehab from that injury cost him the first 10 games of last season.
College
Started eight games as a Maimi senior in 1998 and was the lead blocker for
Edgerrin James, who rushed for 1416 yards ... In junior season of '97, Luchey
played in 10 games as a reserve FB, helping James rush for 1098 yards ...
Used infrequently as a runner and receiver, but averaged 4.0 yards per rush
(38-152) and 11.6 yards per reception (25-289) during his four-year Hurricane
career ... Played in 42 games with 14 starts, including 8 starts his senior
year.
Personal
Hometown is Farmington Hills, Mich., in Detroit area ... Was two-time
all-state selection in football at Harrison High School in Farmington Hills
... Led Harrison to a state Class A title as he rushed for 1358 yards and 21
touchdowns, and set a state championship game record with a 90-yard run from
scrimmage ... Also played LB in high school ... Hobbies include reading,
chess, pool, shopping and writing ... Legally changed full name to James
Nicolas Luchey last summer from Nick Williams. |
