Lousaka Polite
Encyclopedia
Lousaka Romon Polite is an American football
fullback
who is currently a free agent
of the National Football League
. He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys
as an undrafted free agent in 2004. He played college football
at Pittsburgh
.
Polite has also played for the Chicago Bears
. He signed with the Dolphins on October 16, 2008.
. There he became the first three-year captain in Pitt history and a four-year starter
at fullback. Polite also saw action at running back, but had minimal success at that position.
as a undrafted free agent. He spent three years at the Cowboys. Polite racked up 28 rushing yards and 97 receiving yards on 12 receptions.
signed him. Polite had 2 tackles but did not see any action on the offense.
In 2009 he played in all 16 games for the first time in his career. That year he racked up 123 yards rushing, his career high, on 37 attempts. He also converted all 16 attempts on 3rd or 4th and one.
In 2010 he played in all 16 games for the second year in a row. He had 62 yards rushing on 26 attempts and also a rushing touchdown, what was the first of his career. He did not contribute much in the passing game having only 61 yards on 12 receptions, however 12 receptions was his career high. He was 14 of 15 in 3rd or 4th and one situations.
On September 3rd, 2011, the Dolphins released Polite.
Receiving
American football
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fullback
Fullback (American football)
A fullback is a position in the offensive backfield in American and Canadian football, and is one of the two running back positions along with the halfback...
who is currently a free agent
Free agent
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of the National Football League
National Football League
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. He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football franchise which plays in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League . They are headquartered in Valley Ranch in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas...
as an undrafted free agent in 2004. He played college football
College football
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at Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Panthers football
Pittsburgh Panthers football is the intercollegiate football team of the University of Pittsburgh, often referred to as "Pitt", located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Traditionally the most popular sport at the university, Pitt football has played at the highest level of American college football...
.
Polite has also played for the Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
. He signed with the Dolphins on October 16, 2008.
College career
Polite attended the University of PittsburghUniversity of Pittsburgh
The University of Pittsburgh, commonly referred to as Pitt, is a state-related research university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded as Pittsburgh Academy in 1787 on what was then the American frontier, Pitt is one of the oldest continuously chartered institutions of...
. There he became the first three-year captain in Pitt history and a four-year starter
Starting lineup
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at fullback. Polite also saw action at running back, but had minimal success at that position.
Dallas Cowboys
He was signed by the Dallas CowboysDallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football franchise which plays in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League . They are headquartered in Valley Ranch in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas...
as a undrafted free agent. He spent three years at the Cowboys. Polite racked up 28 rushing yards and 97 receiving yards on 12 receptions.
Chicago Bears
He was released by the Cowboys then the Chicago BearsChicago Bears
The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
signed him. Polite had 2 tackles but did not see any action on the offense.
Miami Dolphins
Polite saw action on short yardage situations. In 2008 he got 83 yards rushing, on 23 attempts, and 51 yards on 11 receptions. He also gained 11 first downs in 12 attempts on 3rd or 4th and one.In 2009 he played in all 16 games for the first time in his career. That year he racked up 123 yards rushing, his career high, on 37 attempts. He also converted all 16 attempts on 3rd or 4th and one.
In 2010 he played in all 16 games for the second year in a row. He had 62 yards rushing on 26 attempts and also a rushing touchdown, what was the first of his career. He did not contribute much in the passing game having only 61 yards on 12 receptions, however 12 receptions was his career high. He was 14 of 15 in 3rd or 4th and one situations.
On September 3rd, 2011, the Dolphins released Polite.
Career Stats
Rushing Stats| Year | Att | Yrd | Avg | Td |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26 | 62 | 2.4 | 1 |
| 2009 | 37 | 124 | 3.3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 23 | 86 | 3.7 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 18 | 2.6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 95 | 296 | 3.1 | 1 |
Receiving
| Year | Rec | Yrd | Avg | Td |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12 | 61 | 5.1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 11 | 51 | 4.6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 6 | 24 | 4.0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 9 | 72 | 8.0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 |
| Total | 41 | 233 | 5.7 | 1 |