Tom Lopienski

Thomas Joseph Lopienski (born June 12, 1979) is an American former professional football player who was a fullback for two seasons with the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Early life and college Lopienski was born on June 12, 1979, in Parkersburg, West Virginia. He played high school football at Walsh Jesuit High School in Ohio, and college football at the University of Notre Dame.

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts Lopienski appeared in the last four games of the 2003 regular season for the Colts. On January 11, 2004, in a 38-31 divisional round victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2003–04 NFL playoffs, he caught a 2-yard touchdown pass from Peyton Manning in the second quarter. Ironically, that touchdown pass would go on to be the only time Lopienski ever touched the ball during an NFL regular season or playoff game. He also played the following week in the AFC Championship Game, where the Colts lost to the New England Patriots by a score of 24–14.

In the 2004 season, Lopienski played in the Colts’ first two regular season games. He finished his NFL career having played six total regular games.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Lopienski signed a reserve/future contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on January 28, 2005. He was waived on April 26, 2005.