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A stellar work ethic has served Tony Fiammetta well as the Walkersville graduate has worked his way to the highest rung of the football ladder.

Tony Fiammetta may get his first start as an NFL fullback on the game's biggest regular-season stage: "Monday Night Football." According to a list on charlotteobserver.com, Fiammetta, a Walkersville High School graduate, is listed as the Carolina Panthers' starting fullback for tonight's road game against the Dallas Cowboys.

Tony Fiammetta, the first county player to be drafted by an NFL team since 1973, signed his first pro contract with the Panthers on Friday.

As reported by Panthers beat reporter Steve Reed of carolinagrowl.com: The Carolina Panthers signed two of their fourth-round draft picks, running back Mike Goodson of Texas A&M and fullback Tony Fiammetta, the team announced Friday... by Eric Quackenbush 16 reads Breaking News As reported by Panthers beat reporter Steve Reed of carolinagrowl.com : ...

Fullback Tony Fiammetta, the Panthers' fourth-round pick in last spring's NFL draft, has agreed to a four-year deal with the team, according to his agent.

Syracuse, NY -- Pondering a late lunch while passing along a few Syracuse football-related notes: The Big East Conference's annual Media Day is Aug.

Life as a rookie in the NFL can be tough, but Panthers' fullback Tony Fiammetta is taking it in stride.

Ever since coming to the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent in 2000 it seems fullback Brad Hoover has been fighting to keep his job.

Former Syracuse University running back/safety Paul Chiara has been signed as a free agent by the NFL's Carolina Panthers.

By selecting Tony Fiammetta in April's NFL draft, the Carolina Panthers cast a tinge of doubt on the future of one of the organization's stalwart performers... by Larry Cothren 43 reads Opinion By selecting Tony Fiammetta in April's NFL draft, the Carolina Panthers cast a tinge of doubt on the future of one of the organization's stalwart ...

The New York Jets began the second day of the NFL draft by selecting Iowa running back Shonn Greene.

Syracuse football coach Doug Marrone offered Richard 'Macky' MacPherson, the grandson of former head football coach Dick MacPherson, a scholarship on Thursday.

The Panthers used a fourth-round draft pick on fullback Tony Fiammetta of Syracuse, which means former Western Carolina standout Brad Hoover should probably be looking over his shoulder.

When Chuck Foreman was at the peak of his powers as an NFL running back with the Minnesota Vikings, he was among the most splendid yard-gainers of the 1970s.

The Carolina Panthers have selected fullback Tony Fiammetta of Syracuse with their second fourth-round pick, perhaps giving veteran Brad Hoover competition in training camp.

It was the summer of 2007 and Tony Fiammetta had just returned from football practice at Syracuse University, where he spent another draining two-a-day session blasting through the line as a fullback.

The Detroit Lions hope Matthew Stafford ends their decades-long search for a star quarterback.

Tony Fiammetta said he understood the gig when he signed on. Playing fullback would be unglamorous, undervalued and provide limited professional opportunity.

Macky MacPherson helps block for Christian Brothers Academy teammate Tom Trasolini during their game against Liverpool in September.

Syracuse fullback Tony Fiammetta runs the ball against Cincinnati on November 29.