Three concussions later and Dave Robinson of the semipro Pittsburgh Colts shows no signs of wanting to stop playing football.

With the way he plays football, though, it is easy to see why.

"The guy is agile, mobile and hostile. He is a moody guy and his intensity level is off the charts," Colts coach Ed Brosky said.

A Perry graduate, one of many on the team, he is in his third season with the Colts (8-0) of the North American Football League. He plays in the secondary for a defense that has allowed just 30 points through eight games this season.

During his senior year, Perry won the City League title and came within three points of a PIAA Class AAA title. Other members of that team now playing for the Colts are wide receiver Chaz Coleman, defensive back Eugene Goodwine, wide receiver Brandon Pezzalle, wide receiver Demetrius Egleston and running back Kelvin Drewery.

"They had success at Perry and they know the mentality of being a winner," Brosky said. "They have that strong work ethic in practice. The guys who don't make it here are the guys who come from a program and they were good as an individual player and they come with that 'me' attitude," Brosky said. "These guys from Perry had the team mentality in high school and they bring that with them."

Robinson tried football at Thiel College right after high school but he left after things did not work out and he figured his football days were over.

After being out of football for five years, fellow Perry alumnus Correy Oaks, another Colts defensive back, convinced Robinson to get back in shape and try out for the Colts. After a year of lifting and running, Robinson was back in shape.

"The first practice I saw I knew I wanted to be a part of it. Ever since high school I wanted a second chance and when I saw the practice, I knew it could possibly be my second chance," Robinson said.

He had three interceptions his first year at free safety then moved to his current position at strong safety.

"I prefer to be up in the box. I like the physical part of the game. I get to blitz almost every play now and I would rather get a sack than an interception," Robinson said.

Brosky said Robinson fits the description he wants his team to represent. He wants his players to play with a throwback mentality.

At 28, Robinson realizes his best days of playing football are behind him. He plans on playing a few more years and is content at this level of football.

The only way Robinson allows his three concussions to affect his football play is his limited role on special teams. Besides that, he tries not to let it bother him.

"I don't think much about the concussions but my family and friends do. I can't predict the way it's going to happen. At first I might have been a little nervous but if I'm on the field worrying about then I don't need to be out there. I love playing football, I just go out and play," Robinson said.

After a week off, the Colts return to the field Saturday at Moon Area High School to face the Beaver County Warriors.