College Football
A Tale of Two Rivers: Breaking down Philip and Stephen Rivers
By Jason Hall
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Vanderbilt quarterback Stephen Rivers has played in the shadow of his NFL veteran brother Philip for the past decade. However, he’s failed to see the same results in productivity.
How do Steve and Joan Rivers’ (yes, their mother’s name is actually Joan Rivers) sons matchup? Here’s a tale of two Rivers.
| Philip Rivers | Name | Stephen Rivers |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Age | 21 |
| 6-foot-5 | Height | 6-foot-7 |
| 228 lbs | Weight | 235 lbs |
| San Diego Chargers | Team | Vanderbilt Commodores |
| NFL MVP candidate, 1st place in AFC West (5-1) | 2014 season outlook | Injured former starter/backup quarterback, last in SEC (2-5) |
| 138-of-199, 1,756 yards, 15 TD, 2 INT | 2014 stats | 25-of-63, 334 yards, 0 TD, 3 INT |
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Career Accolades |
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| 10-year NFL veteran | Experience | Seven career NCAA appearances |
| Malcolm Floyd, Eddie Royal, Antonio Gates | Favorite targets | Opposing defensive backs, the ground |
A former freelance journalist from Nashville, Jason covers Tennessee, Vanderbilt and Kentucky
