Eli's Not Coming : Former BYU Lineman Herring Has the Ability to
Play in NFL, but It's Never on Sunday for This Mormon   PROVO,
Utah — Eli Herring has the size. He stands 6 feet 8 and weighs
330 pounds.  Eli Herring has the talent. As an offensive tackle
for Brigham Young, Herring had the agility to attract interest
from nearly all 30 NFL teams.  Eli Herring has the opportunity.
The Oakland Raiders selected him in the sixth round of this
year's draft.  Eli Herring still has the desire. The chance to
continue his love affair with football and provide financial
security for his family elicits powerful feelings within him.
But Eli Herring has no intention of playing in the NFL. He sent
word to the Raiders and every other club that expressed interest
in him that he had decided to pass up a pro football career and
become a math teacher.   Because Eli Herring is a devout Mormon
who won't play on Sunday.  Period. End of subject.  "If they
ever change to Saturdays, I'd be very interested," he said.  The
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