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'''Gregory Andrew Skrepenak''' (born January 31, 1970) is a convicted felon, a former Luzerne County, Pennsylvania commissioner and a former professional [[American football]] [[offensive lineman]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) for the [[Oakland Raiders|Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders]] and the [[Carolina Panthers]]. He was convicted after admitting he received [[kickbacks]] for public contracts. Skrepenak's professional football career spanned the final three years the Raiders played in [[Los Angeles, California]] from [[1992 National Football League season|1992]]-[[1994 National Football League season|1994]] and the first year they returned to [[Oakland]], California in [[1995 National Football League season|1995]]. Then, it continued with consecutive seasons ([[1996 National Football League season|1996]] and [[1997 National Football League season|1997]]) with the [[Carolina Panthers]] in which he did not miss a start.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=SKREPGRE01|title=Greg Skrepenak|publisher=databaseSports.com|work=datafootball.com|accessdate=2007-10-28|year=2006}}</ref>
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'''Gregory Andrew Skrepenak''' (born January 31, 1970) is a convicted felon, a former Luzerne County, Pennsylvania commissioner and a former professional [[American football]] [[offensive lineman]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) for the [[Oakland Raiders|Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders]] and the [[Carolina Panthers]]. He was convicted after admitting he received [[kickbacks]] for public contracts. Skrepenak's professional football career spanned the final three years the Raiders played in [[Los Angeles, California]] from [[1992 National Football League season|1992]]-[[1994 National Football League season|1994]] and the first year they returned to [[Oakland]], California in [[1995 National Football League season|1995]]. Then, it continued with consecutive seasons ([[1996 National Football League season|1996]] and [[1997 National Football League season|1997]]) with the [[Carolina Panthers]] in which he did not miss a start.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=SKREPGRE01|title=Greg Skrepenak|publisher=databaseSports.com|work=datafootball.com|accessdate=2007-10-28|year=2006}}</ref>
   
Prior to his NFL experience Skrepenak had starred in the [[Big Ten]] football conference for the [[University of Michigan]] [[Michigan Wolverines|Wolverines]] as a two-time [[All-American]], team [[Captain (sports)|captain]], and four-year starter from [[1988 NCAA Division I-A football season|1988]]-[[1991 NCAA Division I-A football season|1991]].<ref name=Bentley>{{cite web|url=http://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/football/fballam/aaskrepe.htm|title=Greg Skrepenak|accessdate=2007-10-28|publisher=The Regents of the University of Michigan|date=2007-02-10|work=University of Michigan Athletics History}}</ref> Skrepenak played for four consecutive [[Big Ten Conference]] Champions, appeared in three [[Rose Bowl (game)|Rose Bowl]]s and won a Gator Bowl [[MVP]]. Previously he had been a scholar athlete at [[G. A. R. Memorial Junior Senior High School]] where he earned 12 [[varsity letter]]s in football, [[basketball]] and [[baseball]].<ref name=CGAS>{{cite web|url=http://www.luzernecounty.org/county/commissioners/gregory_a_skrepenak|accessdate=2007-10-28|date=2006-09-01|title=Commissioner Gregory A. Skrepenak|publisher=Luzerne County |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20071014204244/http://www.luzernecounty.org/county/commissioners/gregory_a_skrepenak |archivedate = October 14, 2007}}</ref>
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Prior to his NFL experience Skrepenak had starred in the [[Big Ten]] football conference for the [[University of Michigan]] [[Michigan Wolverines|Wolverines]] as a two-time [[All-American]], team [[Captain (sports)|captain]], and four-year starter from [[1988 NCAA Division I-A football season|1988]]-[[1991 NCAA Division I-A football season|1991]].<ref name=Bentley>{{cite web|url=http://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/football/fballam/aaskrepe.htm|title=Greg Skrepenak|accessdate=2007-10-28|publisher=The Regents of the University of Michigan|date=2007-02-10|work=University of Michigan Athletics History}}</ref> Skrepenak played for four consecutive [[Big Ten Conference]] Champions, appeared in three [[Rose Bowl (game)|Rose Bowl]]s and won a Gator Bowl [[MVP]]. Previously he had been a scholar athlete at [[G. A. R. Memorial Junior Senior High School]] where he earned 12 [[varsity letter]]s in football, [[basketball]] and [[baseball]].<ref name=CGAS>{{cite web|url=http://www.luzernecounty.org/county/commissioners/gregory_a_skrepenak|accessdate=2007-10-28|date=2006-09-01|title=Commissioner Gregory A. Skrepenak|publisher=Luzerne County |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20071014204244/http://www.luzernecounty.org/county/commissioners/gregory_a_skrepenak |archivedate = October 14, 2007}}</ref>
   
 
Skrepenak, who was born and raised in [[Wilkes-Barre, PA|Wilkes-Barre]] in [[Luzerne County, Pennsylvania|Luzerne County]], [[Pennsylvania]], United States, was elected in 2003 to serve as the Luzerne County Commissioner, a position he held from January 2004.<ref name=CGAS/> until December, 2009. On December 17, 2009, Skrepenak signed a plea agreement to a charge of corruption. He would resign later that day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.standardspeaker.com/news/skrepenak-to-resign-amid-mistakes-1.495177|title=Skrepenak to resign amid 'mistakes'|accessdate=2010-08-09|date=2009-12-17|author=Sisak, Michael|work=[[Hazelton Standard-Speaker]]}}</ref> On August 6, 2010, Greg Skrepenak was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison.<ref name=Sst2mipf>{{cite web|url=http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/skrepenak-sentenced-to-24-months-in-prison-fine-1.927570|title=Skrepenak sentenced to 24 months in prison, fine|accessdate=2010-08-09|date=2010-08-06|work=[[The Times-Tribune (Scranton)|The Times-Tribune]]|author=Sisak, Michael}}</ref>
 
Skrepenak, who was born and raised in [[Wilkes-Barre, PA|Wilkes-Barre]] in [[Luzerne County, Pennsylvania|Luzerne County]], [[Pennsylvania]], United States, was elected in 2003 to serve as the Luzerne County Commissioner, a position he held from January 2004.<ref name=CGAS/> until December, 2009. On December 17, 2009, Skrepenak signed a plea agreement to a charge of corruption. He would resign later that day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.standardspeaker.com/news/skrepenak-to-resign-amid-mistakes-1.495177|title=Skrepenak to resign amid 'mistakes'|accessdate=2010-08-09|date=2009-12-17|author=Sisak, Michael|work=[[Hazelton Standard-Speaker]]}}</ref> On August 6, 2010, Greg Skrepenak was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison.<ref name=Sst2mipf>{{cite web|url=http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/skrepenak-sentenced-to-24-months-in-prison-fine-1.927570|title=Skrepenak sentenced to 24 months in prison, fine|accessdate=2010-08-09|date=2010-08-06|work=[[The Times-Tribune (Scranton)|The Times-Tribune]]|author=Sisak, Michael}}</ref>
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==College==
 
==College==
 
[[File:2008-1226-Pasadena-008-RoseBowl.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Skrepenak played for four consecutive [[Big Ten Conference]] Champions and appeared in three [[Rose Bowl (game)|Rose Bowl]]s.]]
 
[[File:2008-1226-Pasadena-008-RoseBowl.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Skrepenak played for four consecutive [[Big Ten Conference]] Champions and appeared in three [[Rose Bowl (game)|Rose Bowl]]s.]]
At the University of Michigan, Skrepenak was a two-time All-American, a two-time "All Big Ten" selection and a "Big Ten Lineman of the Year".<ref name=Bentley/> Skrepenak, who wore #75 for the [[Michigan Wolverines football]] program from [[1987 NCAA Division I-A football season|1987]] to [[1991 NCAA Division I-A football season|1991]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://141.211.39.65/allroster/fbsearch.htm|accessdate=2007-11-04|date=2003-08-25|title=Bentley Historical Library -- -- U of M Football Rosters|publisher=The Regents of the University of Michigan}}</ref> was also recognized as a "Samaritan All-American" for his community service.<ref name=CGAS/> Number 75 for the Wolverines is described as the biggest player to have ever played for Michigan at {{height|ft=6|in=6|abbr=mos}}, {{convert|322|lb}}.<ref name=Bentley/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://141.211.39.65/allroster/fbsearch.htm|accessdate=2007-11-04|date=2005-08-30|title=Bentley Historical Library -- -- U of M Football Rosters|publisher=The Regents of the University of Michigan}}</ref> As a four-year starter, he set the school offensive line record with 48 starts.<ref name=Bentley/> In addition, he helped his running backs set new standards in yards/carry for Michigan football. During his time at Michigan, Skrepenak played for four consecutive [[Big Ten Conference]] Champions,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/football/fbteam/1988fbt.htm|title=1988 Football Team|accessdate=2007-12-31|date=2007-03-31|publisher=The Regents of the University of Michigan}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/football/fbteam/1989fbt.htm|title=1989 Football Team|accessdate=2007-12-31|date=2007-03-31|publisher=The Regents of the University of Michigan}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/football/fbteam/1990fbt.htm|title=1990 Football Team|accessdate=2007-12-31|date=2007-03-31|publisher=The Regents of the University of Michigan}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/football/fbteam/1991fbt.htm|title=1991 Football Team|accessdate=2007-12-31|date=2007-04-09|publisher=The Regents of the University of Michigan}}</ref> appeared in three [[Rose Bowl (game)|Rose Bowl]]s and won a Gator Bowl [[MVP]]. His teams under [[Bo Schembechler]] and [[Gary Moeller]] compiled a 29&ndash;2&ndash;1 Big Ten record and each of his teams ended the season ranked in the top 10.
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At the University of Michigan, Skrepenak was a two-time All-American, a two-time "All Big Ten" selection and a two-time "Big Ten Lineman of the Year".<ref name=Bentley/> Skrepenak, who wore #75 for the [[Michigan Wolverines football]] program from [[1987 NCAA Division I-A football season|1987]] to [[1991 NCAA Division I-A football season|1991]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://141.211.39.65/allroster/fbsearch.htm|accessdate=2007-11-04|date=2003-08-25|title=Bentley Historical Library -- -- U of M Football Rosters|publisher=The Regents of the University of Michigan}}</ref> was also recognized as a "Samaritan All-American" for his community service.<ref name=CGAS/> Number 75 for the Wolverines is described as the biggest player to have ever played for Michigan at {{height|ft=6|in=6|abbr=mos}}, {{convert|322|lb}}.<ref name=Bentley/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://141.211.39.65/allroster/fbsearch.htm|accessdate=2007-11-04|date=2005-08-30|title=Bentley Historical Library -- -- U of M Football Rosters|publisher=The Regents of the University of Michigan}}</ref> As a four-year starter, he set the school offensive line record with 48 starts.<ref name=Bentley/> In addition, he helped his running backs set new standards in yards/carry for Michigan football. During his time at Michigan, Skrepenak played for four consecutive [[Big Ten Conference]] Champions,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/football/fbteam/1988fbt.htm|title=1988 Football Team|accessdate=2007-12-31|date=2007-03-31|publisher=The Regents of the University of Michigan}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/football/fbteam/1989fbt.htm|title=1989 Football Team|accessdate=2007-12-31|date=2007-03-31|publisher=The Regents of the University of Michigan}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/football/fbteam/1990fbt.htm|title=1990 Football Team|accessdate=2007-12-31|date=2007-03-31|publisher=The Regents of the University of Michigan}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/football/fbteam/1991fbt.htm|title=1991 Football Team|accessdate=2007-12-31|date=2007-04-09|publisher=The Regents of the University of Michigan}}</ref> appeared in three [[Rose Bowl (game)|Rose Bowl]]s and won a Gator Bowl [[MVP]]. His teams under [[Bo Schembechler]] and [[Gary Moeller]] compiled a 29&ndash;2&ndash;1 Big Ten record and each of his teams ended the season ranked in the top 10.
   
 
In the [[1991 Gator Bowl (January)|January 1991 Gator Bowl]], Skrepenak and the entire offensive line, which included [[Dean Dingman]], were named [[Most Valuable Player]]. Skrepenak helped the Michigan offense gain a record 715 yards of total offense in a 35-3 victory over [[University of Mississippi|Mississippi]] in the Gator Bowl.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bentley.umich.edu/athdept/football/bowls/1991gatr.htm|title=Michigan's Bowl Game History: 1991 Gator Bowl|accessdate=2007-11-27|date=2006-04-10|publisher=The Regents of the University of Michigan}}</ref> This marked the culmination of a productive season in which the offensive line helped [[Jon Vaughn]] set the Michigan football record for career yards per carry (minimum 200 attempts).<ref name=UM>{{cite web|url=http://stats.ath.umich.edu/football/footstart.php|title=Michigan Football Statistic Archive Query Page|accessdate=2007-11-27|publisher=Regents of the University of Michigan|year=2003}}</ref> Behind true senior Dingman and redshirt junior Skrepenak, redshirt sophomore Vaughn concluded his Michigan career that season with 1,473 yards on 226 [[rush (American football)|rush]]es for a career 6.3 yards per attempt average, including 1,416 yards on 216 rushes during the 1990 season.<ref name=UM/>
 
In the [[1991 Gator Bowl (January)|January 1991 Gator Bowl]], Skrepenak and the entire offensive line, which included [[Dean Dingman]], were named [[Most Valuable Player]]. Skrepenak helped the Michigan offense gain a record 715 yards of total offense in a 35-3 victory over [[University of Mississippi|Mississippi]] in the Gator Bowl.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bentley.umich.edu/athdept/football/bowls/1991gatr.htm|title=Michigan's Bowl Game History: 1991 Gator Bowl|accessdate=2007-11-27|date=2006-04-10|publisher=The Regents of the University of Michigan}}</ref> This marked the culmination of a productive season in which the offensive line helped [[Jon Vaughn]] set the Michigan football record for career yards per carry (minimum 200 attempts).<ref name=UM>{{cite web|url=http://stats.ath.umich.edu/football/footstart.php|title=Michigan Football Statistic Archive Query Page|accessdate=2007-11-27|publisher=Regents of the University of Michigan|year=2003}}</ref> Behind true senior Dingman and redshirt junior Skrepenak, redshirt sophomore Vaughn concluded his Michigan career that season with 1,473 yards on 226 [[rush (American football)|rush]]es for a career 6.3 yards per attempt average, including 1,416 yards on 216 rushes during the 1990 season.<ref name=UM/>
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==Professional football==
 
==Professional football==
 
Skrepenak was drafted in the [[1992 NFL Draft]] with the 32nd overall pick in the second round by the Los Angeles Raiders. He stayed with the franchise for four seasons, which included a relocation from Los Angeles to Oakland. During training camp of the [[1993 NFL season]] he was moving into the starting lineup due to an injury to [[Gerald Perry]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/latimes/access/60359345.html?dids=60359345:60359345&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Aug+12%2C+1993&author=LONNIE+WHITE&pub=Los+Angeles+Times+(pre-1997+Fulltext)&edition=&startpage=3&desc=PRO+FOOTBALL+%2F+DAILY+REPORT+RAIDERS+A+Better+Look+at+Cowboys+in+Store|title=PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT RAIDERS A Better Look at Cowboys in Store|work=Los Angeles Times|author=White, Lonnie|accessdate=2007-12-23|date=1993-08-12}}</ref> However, he was injured during his second preseason start when [[Charles Haley]] bull rushed him, which caused him to get tangled up between [[Jeff Hostetler]] and the [[Artificial turf|turf]] and which resulted in a dislocated ankle joint that kept him out for the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/latimes/access/60361310.html?dids=60361310:60361310&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Aug+15%2C+1993&author=STEVE+SPRINGER&pub=Los+Angeles+Times+(pre-1997+Fulltext)&edition=&startpage=1&desc=Turnovers+Remain+Flaw+for+Raiders+Pro+football%3A+They+throw+three+interceptions+and+lose+to+the+Cowboys%2C+13-7.+Dallas+plays+without+Aikman+and+Smith.|title= Turnovers Remain Flaw for Raiders Pro football: They throw three interceptions and lose to the Cowboys, 13-7. Dallas plays without Aikman and Smith.|work=Los Angeles Times|author=Springer, Steve|accessdate=2007-12-23|date=1993-08-15}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=CO&p_theme=co&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&s_dispstring=Greg%20Skrepenak%20AND%20date(all)&p_field_advanced-0=&p_text_advanced-0=(Greg%20Skrepenak)&xcal_numdocs=20&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&xcal_useweights=no|title= PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT RAIDERS From Big Break to Painful Injury|work=Los Angeles Times|author=Springer, Steve|accessdate=2007-12-23|date=1993-08-16}}</ref> Skrepenak did not become a starter for the Raiders until midway through the [[1994 NFL season]] when he replaced [[Bruce Wilkerson]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/latimes/access/59653631.html?dids=59653631:59653631&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Oct+21%2C+1994&author=STEVE+SPRINGER&pub=Los+Angeles+Times+(pre-1997+Fulltext)&edition=&startpage=4&desc=PRO+FOOTBALL+%2F+DAILY+REPORT+RAIDERS+Skrepenak+Finally+Gets+Big+Chance|title= PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT RAIDERS Skrepenak Finally Gets Big Chance|work=Los Angeles Times|author=Springer, Steve|accessdate=2007-12-23|date=1994-10-21}}</ref> He started the final 10 games of 1994 and the first 14 games of the [[1995 NFL season]] before being benched toward the end of the season in favor of [[Robert Jenkins (American football)|Robert Jenkins]].<ref name=PFR/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/e/a/1995/12/15/SPORTS4853.dtl&hw=Greg+Skrepenak&sn=008&sc=774|title=Perry's return likely means more bench time for Skrepenak RAIDERS BEAT|accessdate=2007-12-23|date=1995-12-15|author=Blackman, Frank|publisher=Hearst Communications Inc.|work=San Francisco Chronicle}}</ref> Skrepenak was deactivated from the [[roster]] for the final two games of the season right before his contract expired. Officially, the deactivation was due to a combination of a rib injury and the flu, but some say it may have also been partially due to vocal play selection criticism.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/1995/12/18/SP70995.DTL&hw=Greg+Skrepenak&sn=009&sc=751|title=Hostetler Bangs Up Shoulder -- Hobert Is Booed|accessdate=2007-12-23|date=1995-12-18|author=Kroichick, Ron |publisher=Hearst Communications Inc.|work=San Francisco Chronicle}}</ref> However, [[head coach]] [[Mike White (American football)|Mike White]] and [[assistant coach]] [[Joe Bugel]] said the benching was merely a function of the full strength [[depth chart]] upon the return of Gerald Perry.<ref name=LSMBS>{{cite web|url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/1995/12/14/SP2937.DTL&hw=Greg+Skrepenak&sn=007&sc=793|title=Line Shuffle May Bench Skrepenak|accessdate=2007-12-23|date=1995-12-14|author=Kroichick, Ron |publisher=Hearst Communications Inc.|work=San Francisco Chronicle}}</ref> Skrepenak was a vocal detractor on the organization after leaving the Raiders.<ref name=BAbopFtRwmsim/> Among the opinions Skrepenak expressed during his time with the Raiders was that the Raiders overemphasized slogans related to team history while setting penalty records as a team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/1997/01/08/SP68410.DTL&hw=Greg+Skrepenak&sn=010&sc=732|title=
 
Skrepenak was drafted in the [[1992 NFL Draft]] with the 32nd overall pick in the second round by the Los Angeles Raiders. He stayed with the franchise for four seasons, which included a relocation from Los Angeles to Oakland. During training camp of the [[1993 NFL season]] he was moving into the starting lineup due to an injury to [[Gerald Perry]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/latimes/access/60359345.html?dids=60359345:60359345&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Aug+12%2C+1993&author=LONNIE+WHITE&pub=Los+Angeles+Times+(pre-1997+Fulltext)&edition=&startpage=3&desc=PRO+FOOTBALL+%2F+DAILY+REPORT+RAIDERS+A+Better+Look+at+Cowboys+in+Store|title=PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT RAIDERS A Better Look at Cowboys in Store|work=Los Angeles Times|author=White, Lonnie|accessdate=2007-12-23|date=1993-08-12}}</ref> However, he was injured during his second preseason start when [[Charles Haley]] bull rushed him, which caused him to get tangled up between [[Jeff Hostetler]] and the [[Artificial turf|turf]] and which resulted in a dislocated ankle joint that kept him out for the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/latimes/access/60361310.html?dids=60361310:60361310&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Aug+15%2C+1993&author=STEVE+SPRINGER&pub=Los+Angeles+Times+(pre-1997+Fulltext)&edition=&startpage=1&desc=Turnovers+Remain+Flaw+for+Raiders+Pro+football%3A+They+throw+three+interceptions+and+lose+to+the+Cowboys%2C+13-7.+Dallas+plays+without+Aikman+and+Smith.|title= Turnovers Remain Flaw for Raiders Pro football: They throw three interceptions and lose to the Cowboys, 13-7. Dallas plays without Aikman and Smith.|work=Los Angeles Times|author=Springer, Steve|accessdate=2007-12-23|date=1993-08-15}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=CO&p_theme=co&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&s_dispstring=Greg%20Skrepenak%20AND%20date(all)&p_field_advanced-0=&p_text_advanced-0=(Greg%20Skrepenak)&xcal_numdocs=20&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&xcal_useweights=no|title= PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT RAIDERS From Big Break to Painful Injury|work=Los Angeles Times|author=Springer, Steve|accessdate=2007-12-23|date=1993-08-16}}</ref> Skrepenak did not become a starter for the Raiders until midway through the [[1994 NFL season]] when he replaced [[Bruce Wilkerson]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/latimes/access/59653631.html?dids=59653631:59653631&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Oct+21%2C+1994&author=STEVE+SPRINGER&pub=Los+Angeles+Times+(pre-1997+Fulltext)&edition=&startpage=4&desc=PRO+FOOTBALL+%2F+DAILY+REPORT+RAIDERS+Skrepenak+Finally+Gets+Big+Chance|title= PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT RAIDERS Skrepenak Finally Gets Big Chance|work=Los Angeles Times|author=Springer, Steve|accessdate=2007-12-23|date=1994-10-21}}</ref> He started the final 10 games of 1994 and the first 14 games of the [[1995 NFL season]] before being benched toward the end of the season in favor of [[Robert Jenkins (American football)|Robert Jenkins]].<ref name=PFR/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/e/a/1995/12/15/SPORTS4853.dtl&hw=Greg+Skrepenak&sn=008&sc=774|title=Perry's return likely means more bench time for Skrepenak RAIDERS BEAT|accessdate=2007-12-23|date=1995-12-15|author=Blackman, Frank|publisher=Hearst Communications Inc.|work=San Francisco Chronicle}}</ref> Skrepenak was deactivated from the [[roster]] for the final two games of the season right before his contract expired. Officially, the deactivation was due to a combination of a rib injury and the flu, but some say it may have also been partially due to vocal play selection criticism.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/1995/12/18/SP70995.DTL&hw=Greg+Skrepenak&sn=009&sc=751|title=Hostetler Bangs Up Shoulder -- Hobert Is Booed|accessdate=2007-12-23|date=1995-12-18|author=Kroichick, Ron |publisher=Hearst Communications Inc.|work=San Francisco Chronicle}}</ref> However, [[head coach]] [[Mike White (American football)|Mike White]] and [[assistant coach]] [[Joe Bugel]] said the benching was merely a function of the full strength [[depth chart]] upon the return of Gerald Perry.<ref name=LSMBS>{{cite web|url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/1995/12/14/SP2937.DTL&hw=Greg+Skrepenak&sn=007&sc=793|title=Line Shuffle May Bench Skrepenak|accessdate=2007-12-23|date=1995-12-14|author=Kroichick, Ron |publisher=Hearst Communications Inc.|work=San Francisco Chronicle}}</ref> Skrepenak was a vocal detractor on the organization after leaving the Raiders.<ref name=BAbopFtRwmsim/> Among the opinions Skrepenak expressed during his time with the Raiders was that the Raiders overemphasized slogans related to team history while setting penalty records as a team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/1997/01/08/SP68410.DTL&hw=Greg+Skrepenak&sn=010&sc=732|title=
No Meddling With Panthers: Unlike Al Davis, Carolina owner gives free rein to GM, coach|publisher=Hearst Communications Inc.|work=San Francisco Chronicle|accessdate=2007-12-23|date=1997-01-08|author=Miller, Ira}}</ref>
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No Meddling With Panthers: Unlike Al Davis, Carolina owner gives free rein to GM, coach|publisher=Hearst Communications Inc.|work=San Francisco Chronicle|accessdate=2007-12-23|date=1997-01-08|author=Miller, Ira}}</ref>
   
 
The Panthers signed him in the offseason after the [[1995 NFL season]] as an unrestricted [[free agent]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9B06EFDB1139F934A15751C0A960958260|title= PRO FOOTBALL: NOTEBOOK;Hampton Takes a Tour With 49ers|accessdate=2007-12-23|date=1996-02-27|publisher=The New York Times Company}}</ref> While he was a Panther, he and [[Blake Brockermeyer]] were considered the key components of the [[offensive line]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9806E5DC133DF931A1575AC0A960958260 |title=The Panthers' Plan Is Working|accessdate=2007-12-23|date=1996-09-22|publisher=The New York Times Company|author=George, Thomas}}</ref> He was the only Panther to start every game of both the [[1996 National Football League season|1996]] and [[1997 National Football League season]]s. He was named to the Panther’s All-Time Team.<ref name=CGAS/> He was released from the team due to [[salary cap]] considerations.<ref name=SRTRBSWC/> Skrepenak was rumored to be sought after by the [[Miami Dolphins]] in 1998.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.phins.com/news98/News_9806042127.html|accessdate=2007-10-30|publisher=Phins.com|author=Fennell, Curt|date=1998-06-04|title=Dolphins News: McDuffie Is MVP}}</ref> However, he spent the year out of football. Skrepenak was in the Oakland Raiders' 1999 summer camp, but during his comeback attempt he had to leave the Raiders camp in on August 10, 1999 to attend to personal business back in Wilkes-Barre for several days.<ref name=PC99S/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/1999/08/11/SP22126.DTL&hw=Greg+Skrepenak&sn=003&sc=911|title=RAIDERS NOTEBOOK: Guard Skrepenak Leaves Camp|publisher=Hearst Communications Inc.|work=San Francisco Chronicle|accessdate=2007-12-23|date=1999-08-11|author=Bush, David}}</ref> Skrepenak was a supporter of the new [[Jon Gruden]] coaching administration upon his return to the Raiders despite the fact that he was not as highly paid or expected to start.<ref name=BAbopFtRwmsim/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/e/a/1999/08/04/SPORTS9187.dtl&hw=Greg+Skrepenak&sn=001&sc=1000|title=Skrepenak sees better times|publisher=Hearst Communications Inc.|work=San Francisco Chronicle|accessdate=2007-12-23|date=1999-08-04|author=Chadiha, Jeffri}}</ref> Skrepenak was a popular offensive lineman with the Raiders and his spot was held in his absence with a special tribute by [[Steve Wisniewski]] and [[Mo Collins]] who both wore his jersey number in his absence.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/e/a/1999/08/14/SPORTS677.dtl&hw=Greg+Skrepenak&sn=013&sc=680|title=Skrepenak returns to camp and may play against Dallas|publisher=Hearst Communications Inc.|work=San Francisco Chronicle|accessdate=2007-12-23|date=1999-08-14|author=Blackman, Frank}}</ref> Skrepenak returned to camp for a few weeks.<ref name=BAbopFtRwmsim>{{cite web|url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/e/a/1999/08/30/SPORTS12367.dtl&hw=Greg+Skrepenak&sn=022&sc=446|title=Bay Area's battle of perspective For the Raiders, winning may send important message|author=Blackman, Frank|accessdate=2007-12-23|date=1999-08-30|publisher=Hearst Communications Inc.|work=San Francisco Chronicle}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/e/a/1999/08/15/SPORTS14792.dtl&hw=Greg+Skrepenak&sn=014&sc=673|title=Skrepenak tries to make up for lost time now that he's back|publisher=Hearst Communications Inc.|work=San Francisco Chronicle|accessdate=2007-12-23|date=1999-08-15|author=Blackman, Frank}}</ref> On August 31, he was released.<ref name=PC99S>{{cite web|url=http://www.vertgame.com/personnel99.html|accessdate=2007-10-30|publisher=David E. Brooks|title=Personnel Changes: 1999 Season |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20061025014633/http://www.vertgame.com/personnel99.html |archivedate = October 25, 2006}}</ref>
 
The Panthers signed him in the offseason after the [[1995 NFL season]] as an unrestricted [[free agent]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9B06EFDB1139F934A15751C0A960958260|title= PRO FOOTBALL: NOTEBOOK;Hampton Takes a Tour With 49ers|accessdate=2007-12-23|date=1996-02-27|publisher=The New York Times Company}}</ref> While he was a Panther, he and [[Blake Brockermeyer]] were considered the key components of the [[offensive line]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9806E5DC133DF931A1575AC0A960958260 |title=The Panthers' Plan Is Working|accessdate=2007-12-23|date=1996-09-22|publisher=The New York Times Company|author=George, Thomas}}</ref> He was the only Panther to start every game of both the [[1996 National Football League season|1996]] and [[1997 National Football League season]]s. He was named to the Panther’s All-Time Team.<ref name=CGAS/> He was released from the team due to [[salary cap]] considerations.<ref name=SRTRBSWC/> Skrepenak was rumored to be sought after by the [[Miami Dolphins]] in 1998.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.phins.com/news98/News_9806042127.html|accessdate=2007-10-30|publisher=Phins.com|author=Fennell, Curt|date=1998-06-04|title=Dolphins News: McDuffie Is MVP}}</ref> However, he spent the year out of football. Skrepenak was in the Oakland Raiders' 1999 summer camp, but during his comeback attempt he had to leave the Raiders camp in on August 10, 1999 to attend to personal business back in Wilkes-Barre for several days.<ref name=PC99S/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/1999/08/11/SP22126.DTL&hw=Greg+Skrepenak&sn=003&sc=911|title=RAIDERS NOTEBOOK: Guard Skrepenak Leaves Camp|publisher=Hearst Communications Inc.|work=San Francisco Chronicle|accessdate=2007-12-23|date=1999-08-11|author=Bush, David}}</ref> Skrepenak was a supporter of the new [[Jon Gruden]] coaching administration upon his return to the Raiders despite the fact that he was not as highly paid or expected to start.<ref name=BAbopFtRwmsim/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/e/a/1999/08/04/SPORTS9187.dtl&hw=Greg+Skrepenak&sn=001&sc=1000|title=Skrepenak sees better times|publisher=Hearst Communications Inc.|work=San Francisco Chronicle|accessdate=2007-12-23|date=1999-08-04|author=Chadiha, Jeffri}}</ref> Skrepenak was a popular offensive lineman with the Raiders and his spot was held in his absence with a special tribute by [[Steve Wisniewski]] and [[Mo Collins]] who both wore his jersey number in his absence.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/e/a/1999/08/14/SPORTS677.dtl&hw=Greg+Skrepenak&sn=013&sc=680|title=Skrepenak returns to camp and may play against Dallas|publisher=Hearst Communications Inc.|work=San Francisco Chronicle|accessdate=2007-12-23|date=1999-08-14|author=Blackman, Frank}}</ref> Skrepenak returned to camp for a few weeks.<ref name=BAbopFtRwmsim>{{cite web|url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/e/a/1999/08/30/SPORTS12367.dtl&hw=Greg+Skrepenak&sn=022&sc=446|title=Bay Area's battle of perspective For the Raiders, winning may send important message|author=Blackman, Frank|accessdate=2007-12-23|date=1999-08-30|publisher=Hearst Communications Inc.|work=San Francisco Chronicle}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/e/a/1999/08/15/SPORTS14792.dtl&hw=Greg+Skrepenak&sn=014&sc=673|title=Skrepenak tries to make up for lost time now that he's back|publisher=Hearst Communications Inc.|work=San Francisco Chronicle|accessdate=2007-12-23|date=1999-08-15|author=Blackman, Frank}}</ref> On August 31, he was released.<ref name=PC99S>{{cite web|url=http://www.vertgame.com/personnel99.html|accessdate=2007-10-30|publisher=David E. Brooks|title=Personnel Changes: 1999 Season |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20061025014633/http://www.vertgame.com/personnel99.html |archivedate = October 25, 2006}}</ref>
   
During Skrepenak's career, he played for only one playoff team. [[coach (sports)|Coach]], [[Dom Capers]]' 1996 Carolina Panthers went 12&ndash;4 during the [[1996 NFL season]] but lost to the [[Green Bay Packers]] in the [[National Football Conference]] Championship game of the [[NFL playoffs, 1996-97|1996-97 NFL playoffs]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.databasefootball.com/teams/teamyear.htm?tm=CAR&yr=1996&lg=nfl|title=1996 Carolina Panthers|accessdate=2007-12-21|publisher=databaseSports.com|work=databaseFootball.com }}</ref> That season Skrepenak helped protect the teams only [[Pro Bowl]]er, [[quarterback]] [[Kerry Collins]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1996/probowl.htm|accessdate=2007-12-21|title=1996 NFL Pro Bowlers|publisher=Sports Reference, LLC|work=Pro-Football-Reference.com }}</ref> Although Skrepenak missed the [[1993 NFL season]] due to injury, [[Art Shell]]'s 1993 Los Angeles Raiders went 10&ndash;6 and advanced one round in the [[NFL playoffs, 1993-94|1993-94 NFL playoffs]] before losing to the [[Buffalo Bills]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.databasefootball.com/teams/teamyear.htm?tm=LAD&lg=nfl&yr=1993|title=1993 Los Angeles Raiders|accessdate=2007-12-21|publisher=databaseSports.com|work=databaseFootball.com }}</ref> Skrepenak played [[offensive tackle]] during his years with the Raiders and [[offensive guard]] during his years with the Panthers.<ref name=PFR>{{cite web|url=http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SkreGr20.htm|accessdate=2007-12-21|title=Greg Skrepenak|publisher=Sports Reference, LLC|work=Pro-Football-Reference.com }}</ref> He has regularly played on the right side of the line.<ref name=SRTRBSWC>{{cite web|url=http://articles.sfgate.com/1999-03-02/sports/17681334_1_raiders-skrepenak-lomas-brown-greg-skrepenak|title=SKREPENAK RETURNS TO RAIDERS; BENNETT SIGNS WITH COLTS|publisher=Hearst Communications Inc.|work=San Francisco Chronicle|accessdate=2007-12-23|date=1999-03-02}}</ref>
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During Skrepenak's career, he played for only one playoff team. [[coach (sports)|Coach]], [[Dom Capers]]' 1996 Carolina Panthers went 12&ndash;4 during the [[1996 NFL season]] but lost to the [[Green Bay Packers]] in the [[National Football Conference]] Championship game of the [[NFL playoffs, 1996-97|1996-97 NFL playoffs]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.databasefootball.com/teams/teamyear.htm?tm=CAR&yr=1996&lg=nfl|title=1996 Carolina Panthers|accessdate=2007-12-21|publisher=databaseSports.com|work=databaseFootball.com }}</ref> That season Skrepenak helped protect the team's only [[Pro Bowl]]er, [[quarterback]] [[Kerry Collins]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1996/probowl.htm|accessdate=2007-12-21|title=1996 NFL Pro Bowlers|publisher=Sports Reference, LLC|work=Pro-Football-Reference.com }}</ref> Although Skrepenak missed the [[1993 NFL season]] due to injury, [[Art Shell]]'s 1993 Los Angeles Raiders went 10&ndash;6 and advanced one round in the [[NFL playoffs, 1993-94|1993-94 NFL playoffs]] before losing to the [[Buffalo Bills]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.databasefootball.com/teams/teamyear.htm?tm=LAD&lg=nfl&yr=1993|title=1993 Los Angeles Raiders|accessdate=2007-12-21|publisher=databaseSports.com|work=databaseFootball.com }}</ref> Skrepenak played [[offensive tackle]] during his years with the Raiders and [[offensive guard]] during his years with the Panthers.<ref name=PFR>{{cite web|url=http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SkreGr20.htm|accessdate=2007-12-21|title=Greg Skrepenak|publisher=Sports Reference, LLC|work=Pro-Football-Reference.com }}</ref> He has regularly played on the right side of the line.<ref name=SRTRBSWC>{{cite web|url=http://articles.sfgate.com/1999-03-02/sports/17681334_1_raiders-skrepenak-lomas-brown-greg-skrepenak|title=SKREPENAK RETURNS TO RAIDERS; BENNETT SIGNS WITH COLTS|publisher=Hearst Communications Inc.|work=San Francisco Chronicle|accessdate=2007-12-23|date=1999-03-02}}</ref>
   
 
==Political career==
 
==Political career==
He returned to Luzerne County, where his [[ancestry]] traces back several generations,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.windsorparktheater.com/catt_huberCCWPSWEB_001.html|accessdate=2010-09-21|title=A Bold Step for the Huber Breaker|date=2008-03-03|publisher=Windsor Park Theater}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> upon retirement from football to raise his three children. He has since become involved in numerous community and political organizations and activities. He was elected to the Luzerne County Board of Commissioners in 2003 and has served as its chairman since January 6, 2004. His agenda is fighting drug abuse and crime.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dsf.pacounties.org/luzerne/cwp/view.asp?A=1186&Q=484494|accessdate=2007-10-30|title=Luzerne County Commissioners: Gregory A. Skrepenak, Chairman|publisher=Luzerne County}}</ref> However, he has also earmarked [[U.S. Dollar|$]]2.5 million in Community Development funding for the Wilkes-Barre Movies 14 Complex.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.luzernecounty.org/county/news/skrepenak-film-cutting|accessdate=2007-10-30|title=Commissioner Skrepenak Joins 'Film-cutting' to Open Theatre Complex|publisher=Luzerne County|year=2006 |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20070820144533/http://www.luzernecounty.org/county/news/skrepenak-film-cutting |archivedate = August 20, 2007}}</ref> He is also involved in bringing a new [[airport]] to [[Hazleton, Pennsylvania]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pahouse.com/eachus/airport/press/Airport/Press-Enterprise%202-1-07.htm|title=New Hazleton airport aim is to relieve traffic|accessdate=2007-10-30|publisher=pahouse.com|author=Timberlake, Ben|date=2007-02-01}}</ref> Skrepenak co-ordinates his efforts on emotional wellness with [[Wyoming County, Pennsylvania|Wyoming County]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mhmr.luzerne.pa.us/photoalbum.htm|title=PHOTO ALBUM|accessdate=2007-10-30}}</ref>
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He returned to Luzerne County, where his [[ancestry]] traces back several generations,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.windsorparktheater.com/catt_huberCCWPSWEB_001.html|accessdate=2010-09-21|title=A Bold Step for the Huber Breaker|date=2008-03-03|publisher=Windsor Park Theater}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> upon retirement from football to raise his three children. He has since become involved in numerous community and political organizations and activities. He was elected to the Luzerne County Board of Commissioners in 2003 and has served as its chairman since January 6, 2004. His agenda is fighting drug abuse and crime.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dsf.pacounties.org/luzerne/cwp/view.asp?A=1186&Q=484494|accessdate=2007-10-30|title=Luzerne County Commissioners: Gregory A. Skrepenak, Chairman|publisher=Luzerne County}}</ref> However, he has also earmarked [[U.S. Dollar|$]]2.5 million in Community Development funding for the Wilkes-Barre Movies 14 Complex.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.luzernecounty.org/county/news/skrepenak-film-cutting|accessdate=2007-10-30|title=Commissioner Skrepenak Joins 'Film-cutting' to Open Theatre Complex|publisher=Luzerne County|year=2006 |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20070820144533/http://www.luzernecounty.org/county/news/skrepenak-film-cutting |archivedate = August 20, 2007}}</ref> He is also involved in bringing a new [[airport]] to [[Hazleton, Pennsylvania]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pahouse.com/eachus/airport/press/Airport/Press-Enterprise%202-1-07.htm|title=New Hazleton airport aim is to relieve traffic|accessdate=2007-10-30|publisher=pahouse.com|author=Timberlake, Ben|date=2007-02-01}}</ref> Skrepenak co-ordinates his efforts on emotional wellness with [[Wyoming County, Pennsylvania|Wyoming County]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mhmr.luzerne.pa.us/photoalbum.htm|title=PHOTO ALBUM|accessdate=2007-10-30}}</ref>
   
 
Skrepenak ran for re-election in the November 6, 2007 election.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=WB&p_theme=wb&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_field_label-0=title&p_text_label-0=James%20starting%20write-in%20campaign&s_dispstring=headline(James%20starting%20write-in%20campaign)&xcal_numdocs=20&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&xcal_useweights=no|accessdate=2007-10-30|title=James starting write-in campaign|publisher=The Times Leader}}</ref> Skrepenak ran jointly with County Controller Maryanne Petrilla and the pair easily outdistanced the competition in the primary to gain the two nominations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.citizensvoice.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=18346888&BRD=2259&PAG=461&dept_id=571464&rfi=6|title=County Democrats choose Skrepenak and Petrilla|publisher=Townnews.com|work=CitizensVoice.com|accessdate=2007-11-07|date=2007-05-16|author=Buffer, Michael P.}}</ref> Among the controversies during campaign were the use of debit cards for the commissioners based on a new policy effective September 2005. Skrepenak's expenses totalled $22,139.93, including $3,743 for [[gang]]-related training in [[Los Angeles, California]], $524.08 for an [[accounting]] standards manual and $798.63 for communications equipment.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://citizensvoice.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=18954108&BRD=2259&PAG=461&dept_id=455154&rfi=6|accessdate=2007-10-30|publisher=Townnews.com |title=$40,000 and no receipts|author=Buffer, Michael P.|date=2007-10-25|work=CitizensVoice.com}}</ref>
 
Skrepenak ran for re-election in the November 6, 2007 election.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=WB&p_theme=wb&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_field_label-0=title&p_text_label-0=James%20starting%20write-in%20campaign&s_dispstring=headline(James%20starting%20write-in%20campaign)&xcal_numdocs=20&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&xcal_useweights=no|accessdate=2007-10-30|title=James starting write-in campaign|publisher=The Times Leader}}</ref> Skrepenak ran jointly with County Controller Maryanne Petrilla and the pair easily outdistanced the competition in the primary to gain the two nominations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.citizensvoice.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=18346888&BRD=2259&PAG=461&dept_id=571464&rfi=6|title=County Democrats choose Skrepenak and Petrilla|publisher=Townnews.com|work=CitizensVoice.com|accessdate=2007-11-07|date=2007-05-16|author=Buffer, Michael P.}}</ref> Among the controversies during campaign were the use of debit cards for the commissioners based on a new policy effective September 2005. Skrepenak's expenses totalled $22,139.93, including $3,743 for [[gang]]-related training in [[Los Angeles, California]], $524.08 for an [[accounting]] standards manual and $798.63 for communications equipment.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://citizensvoice.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=18954108&BRD=2259&PAG=461&dept_id=455154&rfi=6|accessdate=2007-10-30|publisher=Townnews.com |title=$40,000 and no receipts|author=Buffer, Michael P.|date=2007-10-25|work=CitizensVoice.com}}</ref>
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Skrepenak had considered running for [[Don Sherwood]]'s [[United States House of Representatives]] seat that was contested and won by [[Chris Carney]] in the 2006 elections. He had admitted aspirations for higher office.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.swingstateproject.com/2005/06/pa-10_greg_skre.html|title=PA-10: Greg Skrepenak|author=Brigham, Bob|publisher=swingstateproject.com|accessdate=2007-11-07|date=2005-06-22}}</ref> However, after meetings with the National [[Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee]] he decided not to run for the [[United States Congress]] in the heavily [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] district. Congressman Sherwood's defeat allowed the district to go Democratic for the first time since 1961.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15125690&BRD=2259&PAG=461&dept_id=455154&rfi=6|title=Skrepenak cancels run for Congress|publisher=Townnews.com |work=CitizensVoice.com|accessdate=2007-11-07|date=2007-08-31|author=Skrapits, Elizabeth}}</ref> Skrepenak was re-elected by finishing among the top three in a contest for county commissioner. The unofficial results were Maryanne Petrilla (D) 33,827 votes (29%), Greg Skrepenak (D / [[Incumbent|Inc.]]) 32,281 (27%), Stephen Urban (R / Inc.) 27,835 (24%) and Bill Jones (R) 24,071 (20%).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://local.wnep.com/election/elections.html|title=Vote 2007: Complete List of Results|accessdate=2007-11-07|date=2007-11-07<!-- 9:40 am Eastern Time-->|publisher=WorldNow and WNEP}}</ref>
 
Skrepenak had considered running for [[Don Sherwood]]'s [[United States House of Representatives]] seat that was contested and won by [[Chris Carney]] in the 2006 elections. He had admitted aspirations for higher office.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.swingstateproject.com/2005/06/pa-10_greg_skre.html|title=PA-10: Greg Skrepenak|author=Brigham, Bob|publisher=swingstateproject.com|accessdate=2007-11-07|date=2005-06-22}}</ref> However, after meetings with the National [[Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee]] he decided not to run for the [[United States Congress]] in the heavily [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] district. Congressman Sherwood's defeat allowed the district to go Democratic for the first time since 1961.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15125690&BRD=2259&PAG=461&dept_id=455154&rfi=6|title=Skrepenak cancels run for Congress|publisher=Townnews.com |work=CitizensVoice.com|accessdate=2007-11-07|date=2007-08-31|author=Skrapits, Elizabeth}}</ref> Skrepenak was re-elected by finishing among the top three in a contest for county commissioner. The unofficial results were Maryanne Petrilla (D) 33,827 votes (29%), Greg Skrepenak (D / [[Incumbent|Inc.]]) 32,281 (27%), Stephen Urban (R / Inc.) 27,835 (24%) and Bill Jones (R) 24,071 (20%).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://local.wnep.com/election/elections.html|title=Vote 2007: Complete List of Results|accessdate=2007-11-07|date=2007-11-07<!-- 9:40 am Eastern Time-->|publisher=WorldNow and WNEP}}</ref>
   
It was announced December 17, 2009, that Skrepenak was resigning his position with the Luzerne County Commissioners effective immediately. The resignation comes one day after a source said Skrepenak signed a plea agreement with the [[U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania|U.S. Attorney]]’s office as part of the ongoing [[pay to play]] corruption investigation being conducted in Luzerne County.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.standardspeaker.com/news/skrepenak-to-resign-amid-mistakes-1.495177|title=Skrepenak to resign amid 'mistakes'|accessdate=2009-12-19|date=2009-12-17|work=[[The Standard Speaker]]|author=Sisak, Michael R.}}</ref> Skrepenak stated that he resigned due to a clash between longtime cultural practices in county politics and the higher standards of public office and the law. Specifically, he was formally charged with accepting a $5,000 bribe from a developer for voting to accept the developer's project into a government funded tax incentive program.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:PIXB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=12CAF88F214DCD78&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Luzerne Commissioner Skrepenak resigns and will plead guilty |accessdate=2009-12-19|date=2009-12-18|work=[[The Progress-Index]]|author=Sisak, Michael R. and Dave Janoski}}</ref>
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It was announced December 17, 2009, that Skrepenak was resigning his position with the Luzerne County Commissioners effective immediately. The resignation comes one day after a source said Skrepenak signed a plea agreement with the [[U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania|U.S. Attorney]]’s office as part of the ongoing [[pay to play]] corruption investigation being conducted in Luzerne County.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.standardspeaker.com/news/skrepenak-to-resign-amid-mistakes-1.495177|title=Skrepenak to resign amid 'mistakes'|accessdate=2009-12-19|date=2009-12-17|work=[[The Standard Speaker]]|author=Sisak, Michael R.}}</ref> Skrepenak stated that he resigned due to a clash between longtime cultural practices in county politics and the higher standards of public office and the law. Specifically, he was formally charged with accepting a $5,000 bribe from a developer for voting to accept the developer's project into a government funded tax incentive program.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:PIXB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=12CAF88F214DCD78&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Luzerne Commissioner Skrepenak resigns and will plead guilty |accessdate=2009-12-19|date=2009-12-18|work=[[The Progress-Index]]|author=Sisak, Michael R. and Dave Janoski}}</ref>
   
 
On August 6, 2010, Greg Skrepenak was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison. [[United States Federal Sentencing Guidelines]] called for a 33- to 41-month sentence. However, his sentence was reduced for cooperation with an ongoing federal corruption probe. He was not granted leniency for charitable works, medical complications or devotion to family.<ref name=Sst2mipf/>
 
On August 6, 2010, Greg Skrepenak was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison. [[United States Federal Sentencing Guidelines]] called for a 33- to 41-month sentence. However, his sentence was reduced for cooperation with an ongoing federal corruption probe. He was not granted leniency for charitable works, medical complications or devotion to family.<ref name=Sst2mipf/>
   
On June 12 2012, Greg Skrepenak was released from a [[halfway house]]. He had been transferred from federal prison in [[Beckley, West Virginia]] to the halfway house in early April.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://psdispatch.com/stories/Skrep-is-released-ahead-of-schedule,133588|title=Skrep is released ahead of schedule: Family member confirms ex-commissioner is let go ahead of June 12 release date.|accessdate=2012-06-17|date=2012-04-06|work=[[Pittsburgh Dispatch]]|author=Iynott, Jerry}}</ref> Since then, he moved back and forth from the halfway house to his parent's home in [[Dallas, Pennsylvania]], with his parents and his children. He has been released from the custody of the [[U.S. Bureau of Prisons]] and is serving three years [[probation]]. Since his release, he has worked as a legal researcher for a [[Kingston, Pennsylvania|Kingston]] law firm.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/skrepenak-released-from-halfway-house-1.1329062|title=Skrepenak released from halfway house|accessdate=2012-06-17|date=2012-06-13|work=[[The Times-Tribune (Scranton)|The Times-Tribune]]|author=Janoski, Dave}}</ref>
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On June 12, 2012, Greg Skrepenak was released from a [[halfway house]]. He had been transferred from federal prison in [[Beckley, West Virginia]] to the halfway house in early April.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://psdispatch.com/stories/Skrep-is-released-ahead-of-schedule,133588|title=Skrep is released ahead of schedule: Family member confirms ex-commissioner is let go ahead of June 12 release date.|accessdate=2012-06-17|date=2012-04-06|work=The Sunday Dispatch|location=Pittston, PA|author=Lynott, Jerry}}</ref> Since then, he moved back and forth from the halfway house to his parent's home in [[Dallas, Pennsylvania]], with his parents and his children. He has been released from the custody of the [[U.S. Bureau of Prisons]] and is serving three years [[probation]]. Since his release, he has worked as a legal researcher for a [[Kingston, Pennsylvania|Kingston]] law firm.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/skrepenak-released-from-halfway-house-1.1329062|title=Skrepenak released from halfway house|accessdate=2012-06-17|date=2012-06-13|work=[[The Times-Tribune (Scranton)|The Times-Tribune]]|author=Janoski, Dave}}</ref>
   
 
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Greg Skrepenak
Luzerne County Board of Commissioners
Luzerne County Board of Commissioners
In office
January 6, 2004 – December 17, 2009
Succeeded by Thomas Cooney
Constituency Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Personal details
Political party Democratic
Children 3
Residence Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States
Website www.luzernecounty.org
Greg Skrepenak
Date of birth: (1970-01-31) January 31, 1970 (age 54)
Place of birth: Wilkes-Barre, PA
Career information
Position(s): Offensive lineman
Height: 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
College: Michigan
NFL Draft: 1992 / Round: 2 / Pick: 32
Organizations
 As player:
1992, 1994
1995
1996-1997
Los Angeles Raiders
Oakland Raiders
Carolina Panthers
Career highlights and awards
Awards: Gator Bowl co-MVP (1991)
Honors: First-team All-American (1990, 1991)
Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year (1991)
Playing stats at DatabaseFootball.com

Gregory Andrew Skrepenak (born January 31, 1970) is a convicted felon, a former Luzerne County, Pennsylvania commissioner and a former professional American football offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for the Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders and the Carolina Panthers. He was convicted after admitting he received kickbacks for public contracts. Skrepenak's professional football career spanned the final three years the Raiders played in Los Angeles, California from 1992-1994 and the first year they returned to Oakland, California in 1995. Then, it continued with consecutive seasons (1996 and 1997) with the Carolina Panthers in which he did not miss a start.[1]

Prior to his NFL experience Skrepenak had starred in the Big Ten football conference for the University of Michigan Wolverines as a two-time All-American, team captain, and four-year starter from 1988-1991.[2] Skrepenak played for four consecutive Big Ten Conference Champions, appeared in three Rose Bowls and won a Gator Bowl MVP. Previously he had been a scholar athlete at G. A. R. Memorial Junior Senior High School where he earned 12 varsity letters in football, basketball and baseball.[3]

Skrepenak, who was born and raised in Wilkes-Barre in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States, was elected in 2003 to serve as the Luzerne County Commissioner, a position he held from January 2004.[3] until December, 2009. On December 17, 2009, Skrepenak signed a plea agreement to a charge of corruption. He would resign later that day.[4] On August 6, 2010, Greg Skrepenak was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison.[5]

Early life

Skrepenak was born and raised in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, where he attended G. A. R. Memorial Junior Senior High School. In high school, he was an honor student who excelled in three sports: American football, basketball and baseball. In football, he earned All-scholastic, All-state, and All-American recognition. In basketball, where he scored 1600 points, he was a four-time All-scholastic athlete and two-time conference Most Valuable Player as well as a McDonald's All-American team nominee. In baseball, he was a three-time All-scholastic awardee and an MVP. As a result of his accomplishments he was inducted into the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame and the Pennsylvania State Sports Hall of Fame.[3][6]

College

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Skrepenak played for four consecutive Big Ten Conference Champions and appeared in three Rose Bowls.

At the University of Michigan, Skrepenak was a two-time All-American, a two-time "All Big Ten" selection and a two-time "Big Ten Lineman of the Year".[2] Skrepenak, who wore #75 for the Michigan Wolverines football program from 1987 to 1991,[7] was also recognized as a "Samaritan All-American" for his community service.[3] Number 75 for the Wolverines is described as the biggest player to have ever played for Michigan at 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 m), 322 pounds (146 kg).[2][8] As a four-year starter, he set the school offensive line record with 48 starts.[2] In addition, he helped his running backs set new standards in yards/carry for Michigan football. During his time at Michigan, Skrepenak played for four consecutive Big Ten Conference Champions,[9][10][11][12] appeared in three Rose Bowls and won a Gator Bowl MVP. His teams under Bo Schembechler and Gary Moeller compiled a 29–2–1 Big Ten record and each of his teams ended the season ranked in the top 10.

In the January 1991 Gator Bowl, Skrepenak and the entire offensive line, which included Dean Dingman, were named Most Valuable Player. Skrepenak helped the Michigan offense gain a record 715 yards of total offense in a 35-3 victory over Mississippi in the Gator Bowl.[13] This marked the culmination of a productive season in which the offensive line helped Jon Vaughn set the Michigan football record for career yards per carry (minimum 200 attempts).[14] Behind true senior Dingman and redshirt junior Skrepenak, redshirt sophomore Vaughn concluded his Michigan career that season with 1,473 yards on 226 rushes for a career 6.3 yards per attempt average, including 1,416 yards on 216 rushes during the 1990 season.[14]

In 1991, he was a consensus All-American.[15] As the senior offensive captain, he was a finalist for both the Outland Trophy and the Lombardi Award.[16] He was the January 1, 1991 Gator Bowl co-MVP and a Senior Bowl participant.[2] The following season, he was a member of the offensive line that protected Elvis Grbac while he was connecting with Heisman Trophy winner Desmond Howard. Also during that season, Tyrone Wheatley set the Michigan freshman yards per carry (minimum 50 attempts) with 555 yards on 86 carries for a 6.4 yards per attempt average behind Skrepenak after Dingman graduated.[14] In 2000, he was voted onto the Wolverine’s "All-Century Team".[15]

Professional football

Skrepenak was drafted in the 1992 NFL Draft with the 32nd overall pick in the second round by the Los Angeles Raiders. He stayed with the franchise for four seasons, which included a relocation from Los Angeles to Oakland. During training camp of the 1993 NFL season he was moving into the starting lineup due to an injury to Gerald Perry.[17] However, he was injured during his second preseason start when Charles Haley bull rushed him, which caused him to get tangled up between Jeff Hostetler and the turf and which resulted in a dislocated ankle joint that kept him out for the season.[18][19] Skrepenak did not become a starter for the Raiders until midway through the 1994 NFL season when he replaced Bruce Wilkerson.[20] He started the final 10 games of 1994 and the first 14 games of the 1995 NFL season before being benched toward the end of the season in favor of Robert Jenkins.[21][22] Skrepenak was deactivated from the roster for the final two games of the season right before his contract expired. Officially, the deactivation was due to a combination of a rib injury and the flu, but some say it may have also been partially due to vocal play selection criticism.[23] However, head coach Mike White and assistant coach Joe Bugel said the benching was merely a function of the full strength depth chart upon the return of Gerald Perry.[24] Skrepenak was a vocal detractor on the organization after leaving the Raiders.[25] Among the opinions Skrepenak expressed during his time with the Raiders was that the Raiders overemphasized slogans related to team history while setting penalty records as a team.[26]

The Panthers signed him in the offseason after the 1995 NFL season as an unrestricted free agent.[27] While he was a Panther, he and Blake Brockermeyer were considered the key components of the offensive line.[28] He was the only Panther to start every game of both the 1996 and 1997 National Football League seasons. He was named to the Panther’s All-Time Team.[3] He was released from the team due to salary cap considerations.[29] Skrepenak was rumored to be sought after by the Miami Dolphins in 1998.[30] However, he spent the year out of football. Skrepenak was in the Oakland Raiders' 1999 summer camp, but during his comeback attempt he had to leave the Raiders camp in on August 10, 1999 to attend to personal business back in Wilkes-Barre for several days.[31][32] Skrepenak was a supporter of the new Jon Gruden coaching administration upon his return to the Raiders despite the fact that he was not as highly paid or expected to start.[25][33] Skrepenak was a popular offensive lineman with the Raiders and his spot was held in his absence with a special tribute by Steve Wisniewski and Mo Collins who both wore his jersey number in his absence.[34] Skrepenak returned to camp for a few weeks.[25][35] On August 31, he was released.[31]

During Skrepenak's career, he played for only one playoff team. Coach, Dom Capers' 1996 Carolina Panthers went 12–4 during the 1996 NFL season but lost to the Green Bay Packers in the National Football Conference Championship game of the 1996-97 NFL playoffs.[36] That season Skrepenak helped protect the team's only Pro Bowler, quarterback Kerry Collins.[37] Although Skrepenak missed the 1993 NFL season due to injury, Art Shell's 1993 Los Angeles Raiders went 10–6 and advanced one round in the 1993-94 NFL playoffs before losing to the Buffalo Bills.[38] Skrepenak played offensive tackle during his years with the Raiders and offensive guard during his years with the Panthers.[21] He has regularly played on the right side of the line.[29]

Political career

He returned to Luzerne County, where his ancestry traces back several generations,[39] upon retirement from football to raise his three children. He has since become involved in numerous community and political organizations and activities. He was elected to the Luzerne County Board of Commissioners in 2003 and has served as its chairman since January 6, 2004. His agenda is fighting drug abuse and crime.[40] However, he has also earmarked $2.5 million in Community Development funding for the Wilkes-Barre Movies 14 Complex.[41] He is also involved in bringing a new airport to Hazleton, Pennsylvania.[42] Skrepenak co-ordinates his efforts on emotional wellness with Wyoming County.[43]

Skrepenak ran for re-election in the November 6, 2007 election.[44] Skrepenak ran jointly with County Controller Maryanne Petrilla and the pair easily outdistanced the competition in the primary to gain the two nominations.[45] Among the controversies during campaign were the use of debit cards for the commissioners based on a new policy effective September 2005. Skrepenak's expenses totalled $22,139.93, including $3,743 for gang-related training in Los Angeles, California, $524.08 for an accounting standards manual and $798.63 for communications equipment.[46]

Skrepenak had considered running for Don Sherwood's United States House of Representatives seat that was contested and won by Chris Carney in the 2006 elections. He had admitted aspirations for higher office.[47] However, after meetings with the National Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee he decided not to run for the United States Congress in the heavily Republican district. Congressman Sherwood's defeat allowed the district to go Democratic for the first time since 1961.[48] Skrepenak was re-elected by finishing among the top three in a contest for county commissioner. The unofficial results were Maryanne Petrilla (D) 33,827 votes (29%), Greg Skrepenak (D / Inc.) 32,281 (27%), Stephen Urban (R / Inc.) 27,835 (24%) and Bill Jones (R) 24,071 (20%).[49]

It was announced December 17, 2009, that Skrepenak was resigning his position with the Luzerne County Commissioners effective immediately. The resignation comes one day after a source said Skrepenak signed a plea agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s office as part of the ongoing pay to play corruption investigation being conducted in Luzerne County.[50] Skrepenak stated that he resigned due to a clash between longtime cultural practices in county politics and the higher standards of public office and the law. Specifically, he was formally charged with accepting a $5,000 bribe from a developer for voting to accept the developer's project into a government funded tax incentive program.[51]

On August 6, 2010, Greg Skrepenak was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison. United States Federal Sentencing Guidelines called for a 33- to 41-month sentence. However, his sentence was reduced for cooperation with an ongoing federal corruption probe. He was not granted leniency for charitable works, medical complications or devotion to family.[5]

On June 12, 2012, Greg Skrepenak was released from a halfway house. He had been transferred from federal prison in Beckley, West Virginia to the halfway house in early April.[52] Since then, he moved back and forth from the halfway house to his parent's home in Dallas, Pennsylvania, with his parents and his children. He has been released from the custody of the U.S. Bureau of Prisons and is serving three years probation. Since his release, he has worked as a legal researcher for a Kingston law firm.[53]

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