TRANSACTIONS:

-           Originally a 3rd round (72nd pick overall) draft choice by the Miami Dolphins in 1999. ..Waived by the Dolphins on Aug. 26, 2000… Signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ practice squad on Aug. 29, 2000…Signed by the New England Patriots on Nov. 16, 2000. …Re-signed by Patriots as restricted free agent, April 10, 2002…Signed by Green Bay Packers as unrestricted free agent on April 10, 2003…Released by Packers on March 1, 2005…Re-signed by Packers on as free agent, March 15, 2005…Signed by the Giants as a free agent on April, 4, 2006.

GIANTS NOTES:

-           Ruegamer has played for 2 Super Bowl champions: the 2001 New England Patriots (Super Bowl XXXVI) and the 2007 Giants (Super Bowl XLII).

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

-           Has played in 108 regular season games with 17 starts and 11 postseason games with 2 starts…Ruegamer has played center and both guard positions.
-           In 2007, played in all 16 regular season games and 4 postseason games with 1 start.
-           Early action came on special teams vs. Philadelphia (9/30)…Replaced right guard Chris Snee due to injury in the 4th quarter…Replaced Shaun O’Hara after the center left the game due to injury in the 2nd quarter vs. New England (12/29)…O-Line allowed 1 sack and provided enough pass protection for Eli Manning to complete 22 of his 32 pass attempt for 251 yards and 4 touchdowns.
-           Started at center for O’Hara in the NFC Wild Card Game at Tampa Bay (1/6)… It was his first start since the 2006 regular season finale – Dec. 30 at Washington – when he played left guard. It was his first start at center since Jan. 9, 2005, when he played for Green Bay against Minnesota – ironically, also an NFC Wild card game…Offensive line allowed 1 sack…Provided enough pass protection for Manning to complete 20 of 27 pass for 185 yards and 2 touchdowns.
-           In 2006, played in all 16 regular season games with 1 start and the NFC Wild Card Game…Majority of play was on special teams.
-           Started at left guard at Washington (12/30)…Left the game in the 1st half with a deep cut to his leg but later returned…Offensive line allowed 1 sack and provided enough run blocking for the Giants to rush for 261 yards, their highest total since they ran for 262 yards on Oct. 30, 2005. Tiki Barber set a franchise record with 234 yards.
-           Played as an extra lineman/eligible receiver vs. Philadelphia (12/17) and also had 1 snap at center when Rich Seubert briefly left the game due to injury.
-           In 2005, played in 13 games with 2 starts for Green Bay…Was inactive for 2 contests and dressed but did not play in the other…Also contributed on special teams.
-           Started at right guard for the inactive William Whitticker vs. Chicago (12/25). Moved to center in the 2nd quarter after Mike Flanagan left the game due to injury…Replaced Whitticker and played right guard in the 2nd half of a Monday night game at Baltimore (12/19).
-           Made 1st start of season and 1st career start at right guard at Chicago (12/4) in place of Whitticker.
-           In 2004, played in 15 regular season games with a career-high 11 starts at center and started the NFC Wild Card Game vs. Minnesota (1/9/05).
-           Important member of a line that paved the way for the NFL's 3rd-ranked offense, including team records for first downs (354), net yards (6,357), net passing yards (4,449), completions (382) and fewest sacks allowed (14).
-           Made his 1st Green Bay and 4th NFL start vs. Giants (10/3), stepping in for Flanagan (knee), who had been placed on injured reserve a day earlier…Helped the Packers to rush for 157 yards in victory at Detroit (10/17).
-           In 2003, played in 15 regular-season games, plus both playoff contests, primarily on special teams, in initial season with Packers.
-           Received his most extended playing time late in 31-3 win vs. Denver in regular-season finale (12/28), playing 8 snaps at center and 10 at left guard.
-           In 2002, played in 13 games, with 2 starts at center in his final season in New England.
-           Made his 1st start of the season at San Diego (9/29), where the line did not allow a sack and Antowain Smith averaged 4.9 yards per carry.
-           In 2001, played in 14 games with 1 start for the Patriots, contributing on the offensive line and special teams.
-           Also played in all 3 postseason games, including the Super Bowl XXXVI victory over St. Louis.
-           Made his 1st NFL start at center vs. Indianapolis (9/30) and helped rushing attack total 177 yards and 3 touchdowns.
-           In 2000, played in 6 games with New England after spending the 1st 11 weeks of the season on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ practice squad.
-           In 1999, inactive for 15 regular-season games and both playoff contests with Miami as a rookie. Dressed but did not play vs. Philadelphia (10/24).

COLLEGE:

-           A 4-year starter (1995-98) at Arizona State.
-           Started every game at center as a senior, earning Walter Camp All-America selection and 1st-team All-Pac 10 Conference honors.
-           One of 12 finalists for the Lombardi Award, given to the nation’s best lineman.
-           Received All-Pac 10 honors as a junior, when he played left tackle before moving to center for the final 6 contests.
-           Earned honorable mention all-conference awards as a sophomore, seeing time at both tackle and center.
-           Majored in special education.

OFF-THE-FIELD ACTIVITY:

-           Ruegy’s Readers was developed by Ruegamer, a Las Vegas native, in order to make a difference in the education of young people.  The mission is to create well-rounded students through literacy by providing additional support to public and private elementary school libraries. This new program will encourage kids to read more, increase the utilization of a school’s library, and emphasize the significance of reading as a lifelong skill.  Each year, Grey selects 5 new elementary schools and donates $3,000 in new books to their library. Two students from each elementary school are also selected to be a Ruegy's Reader, and are able to select one book from the list of donated books in which their individual names will be attached.  He also hosts an annual “Bowling for Books” fundraiser to advance his efforts.
-           Has been a strong supporter of The Wounded Warriors organization, hosting wounded soldiers at Giants games, and assisting the organization whenever possible.
-           Made a Giants’ “What Moves U” visit to Anthony Wayne Middle School in Wayne, N.J., to speak to students about the importance of physical activity.
-           Entertained kids from Hackensack University Medical Center at Coach Coughlin’s Jay Fund Foundation Ice Cream Social, held at Giants Stadium.
-           Attended the “Taste of the New York Giants” fundraiser dinner at Giants Stadium.
-           Joined teammates to visit wounded soldiers at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, in Washington, D.C. prior to the Super Bowl champions’ trip to the White House.
-           Participated in the 2008 Giants Foundation Golf Outing.
-           Led kids through football drills at the NFL’s “Play 60” Youth Football Festival in Central Park.
-           Attended the Giants’ annual fundraiser dinner benefitting The Ronald McDonald House of NYC.
-           Attended the “Pigskin Ball” dinner, benefitting Coach Coughlin’s Jay Fund Foundation.
-           Joined numerous teammates at the Ronald McDonald House of NYC for a summer barbeque with the kids and their families.
-           Hosted kids from the Junior Giants Fan Club for a day of fun at Giants Stadium.
-           Visited veterans at Lyons Veteran’s Hospital in Lyons, N.J.
-           Attended BGC Partners’ Charity Day in NYC.

PERSONAL:

-           Given name Christopher Grey Ruegamer.
-           Name is pronounced ROOG-ah-mer.
-           Born in Scottsdale, Ariz.
-           Married to Laurie.
-           Was a 3-year letter winner in football at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Nev.
-           Played tackle, guard, center, linebacker and tight end.
-           Also was a 3-time letterman in track, competing in the shot put and discus.
-           Recorded an undefeated record in heavyweight wrestling as a senior.
-           Uncle, Bob, played with the University of Minnesota in the 1961 and 1962 Rose Bowls.
-           Followed in uncle’s footsteps 35 years later, when Arizona State played in the 1997 Rose Bowl.
-           Uncle also spent time in the Minnesota Vikings’ training camp as an offensive lineman.