Tough Times

Today's edition of The Salt Lake Tribune features an article about former ProUte Luther Elliss, a tough defensive lineman who has come upon tough times. A first round draft pick and two time Pro Bowl player, Elliss spent 10 years in the NFL but as a result of poor investments he has lost homes in Utah and Michigan and has declared bankruptcy. A big man with a big heart and a big family (six of his eleven children are adopted), Elliss also has big debts that he cannot pay back. To his credit Elliss does not blame the NFL or the Lions organization, which provided financial seminars to players. That credit won't pay his bills or save his home, sadly. Since retiring from the Denver Broncos in 2004 Elliss has sold insurance but could not sustain an income equal to his expenses. He left the University of Utah a few classes short of graduating, which has limited his options. It may be time for Elliss to come back to where it all began and complete his education!