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Heinie Miller Henry John " Heinie " Miller ( January 1 , 1893 – June 9 , 1964 ) was a professional football player who played in the early years of the National Football League . He played in the NFL for the Buffalo All - Americans and the Milwaukee Badgers . However he also played outside of the NFL for the Union Club of Phoenixville , and it ' s later incarnation , the Union Athletic Association of Philadelphia . He was also a player - coach for the Frankford Yellow Jackets , prior to that team ' s NFL enrollment in 1926 . Prior to playing pro football , Miller played at the college level at the University of Pennsylvania . Miller died at the age of 71 at his home in Longport , New Jersey .
Jim Crawley Jim Crawley ( born February 11 , 1934 ) was the third head football coach for the Frostburg State University Bobcats in Frostburg , Maryland and he held that position for seven seasons , from 1968 until 1974 . His overall coaching record at Frostburg was 33 wins , 28 losses , and 3 ties . As of completion of the 2007 season , this ranks him first at Frostburg in terms of total wins and fourth at Frostburg in terms of winning percentage .
2008 Alamo Bowl The 2008 Valero Alamo Bowl is a college football bowl game that is part of the 2008 – 2009 bowl season of the 2008 NCAA Division I FBS football season . The 2008 game was the 16th annual edition of the contest , the second to be sponsored by Valero Energy Corporation , and was played on December 29 , 2008 in the 65 , 000 - seat Alamodome in San Antonio , Texas , nationally televised by ESPN . The game pit the Missouri Tigers ( 9 - 4 ) against the Northwestern Wildcats ( 9 - 3 ) . The 2008 game was dubbed the Journalism Bowl by some in the media , owing to the nationally recognized journalism programs at each school : the Missouri School of Journalism and the Medill School of Journalism . Scoring summary . First Quarter . Northwestern ' s Brian Peters intercepted Missouri quarterback Chase Daniel on the Tiger ' s first drive . The Wildcats took advantage of the mistake and quarterback C . J . Bacher found a wide - open Eric Peterman for a 35 - yard touchdown . Second Quarter . Missouri and Northwestern traded field goals in the second quarter . With just one minute before halftime , Jeremy Maclin bolted for a 75 - yard punt return for a touchdown . Third Quarter . Bacher found Rasheed Ward for a 46 - yard touchdown pass on the first drive of the second half . However , NU ' s extra point attempt bounced off the right upright , making the score 16 - 10 NU . Danario Alexander gave Mizzou its first lead of the game with an 11 - yard touchdown pass from Daniel with about 7 minutes left in the third . Missouri kicked another field goal later in the quarter . With 31 seconds left in the quarter , Bacher found Ross Lane in the back of the endzone to give Northwestern a 23 - 20 lead . Fourth quarter . Jeff Wolfert made his third field goal of the game with 2 : 49 remaining to tie the game at 23 - all . However , he would miss a 44 - yard field as time expired , sending the game into overtime . Overtime . Missouri started on offense first to begin the overtime period . Chase Daniel threw a 7 - yard pass to Maclin to give Missouri a 30 - 23 lead . Like their offense , Missouri ' s defense delivered . They forced a back - pedaling Bacher to fumble the ball , leaving Northwestern with a fourth - and - goal from the 32 - yard line . Bacher ' s desperation hail mary was knocked down into the end zone .
Kevin Williams ( running back ) Kevin Deleon Williams ( February 17 , 1970 – December 18 , 2012 ) was an American football running back in the National Football League . Career . Williams was drafted in the fifth round of the 1993 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos , but did not make the team . He would spend the 1993 NFL season with the Green Bay Packers . He played at the collegiate level at the University of California , Los Angeles .
Ed Weir Samuel Edwin " Ed " Weir ( March 14 , 1903 – May 15 , 1991 ) was an American collegiate and professional football player . He was the first Nebraska Cornhusker football player elected to the College Football Hall of Fame and is known as one of Nebraska ' s greatest athletes . In 2005 the " Omaha World - Herald " , as part of a series on the 100 Greatest Athletes of Nebraska , named Weir the 19th best athlete in the state ' s history . Weir played on the line at Nebraska and was captain of the 1923 team that beat the " Four Horsemen " of the University of Notre Dame . He was elected All - American in 1924 and 1925 . He went on to play professionally for the Frankford Yellow Jackets of the National Football League . In 1927 , he and several teammates took over the coaching job in mid - season and achieved a 6 – 9 – 3 record , as Weir earned All - Pro honors . The following year , Weir coached the team to an 11 – 3 – 2 record , good for a second - place league finish . Weir left his mark on the University of Nebraska - Lincoln both as a student and as an alumnus . He was a member of Acacia Fraternity , and the track and field complex was later named in his honor .
Sandy Annunziata Sandy Annunziata ( born October 11 , 1969 in Fort Erie , Ontario ) is a former offensive guard in the Canadian Football League . Football career . Annunziata played four years at The University of Western Ontario ( 1989 – 1992 ) , and was a member of their Vanier Cup winning team . He was also named to OUAA 1st team all - star selection in 1992 . Sandy won two Grey Cup s with the Toronto Argonauts in 2004 and the Edmonton Eskimos in 2005 during 10 year career in CFL . Signed by Edmonton ( CFL ) in 1995 , Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 1997 , Hamilton Tiger - Cats in 2000 , and Toronto 2000 . He played in 66 games over 4 seasons with Toronto . He stands 6 ft 1 in tall and weighs 288 lb . Annunziata has appeared numerous times on TSN ' s show " Off the Record " with Michael Landsberg . Annunziata is the C . E . O . , and president of " Body Science Ltd . " , a diagnostic test ing centre in Niagara Falls , Ontario that he founded in 2005 . Post - football career . Annunziata was elected as a city councillor in the 2006 municipal elections in Fort Erie . He has plans to run as an MPP in the 2011 provincial election for the electoral district of Niagara Falls as a Progressive Conservative . In 2009 , Annunziata also a co - hosted " Inside The Argos " , a weekly hour - long radio show on The Fan 590 , every Wednesday with host Mike Hogan . As of 2011 , he serves as the colour analyst during TSN Radio 1050 ' s broadcast of Toronto Argonaut games with play - by - play voice , Mike Hogan .
Charles Bennett ( American football ) Charles Dantonja Bennett ( born April 4 , 1983 in Camden , South Carolina ) is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent . He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft . He played college football at Clemson . Bennett has also been a member of the Tennessee Titans and Las Vegas Locomotives . Professional career . Las Vegas Locomotives . Bennett was signed by the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League on September 29 , 2009 .
Willie Armstead Willie Armstead ( born April 10 , 1952 ) is a former slotback and wide receiver who played seven seasons in the Canadian Football League for the Calgary Stampeders . He is a native of Newport News , Virginia , a 1971 graduate of Newport News High School and a 1975 graduate of the University of Utah . He was named to the All - star team in 1978 , 1979 and 1982 . He never played in the NFL , but was drafted to the Cleveland Browns in the 13th round of the 1975 NFL Draft , and then signed as a free agent with the New England Patriots in 1976 .
1956 in Canadian football Canadian Football News in 1956 . On Sunday , January 22 , the Canadian Football Council was formed in Winnipeg and the national negotiation list was introduced . G . Sydney Halter , QC was named as the Canadian Football Council Commissioner . Television rights for Canadian football games were sold for $ 101 , 000 . The touchdown point value was increased from five to six points . The first East - West All - Star game was played at Vancouver ' s Empire Stadium on December 8 . The day after the game , Trans - Canada Air Lines Flight 810 crashed into Mount Slesse , killing five players and one official who were on their way from Vancouver to Calgary . The five players who died in the crash included four members of the Saskatchewan Roughriders : offensive linemen Mario DeMarco and Ray Syrnyk , center / tight end Mel Becket , and defensive lineman Gordon Sturtridge , along with Winnipeg Blue Bomber offensive lineman Cal Jones . The official killed in the crash was Ed Pettit of Calgary . Regular season . Final regular season standings . " Note : GP = Games Played , W = Wins , L = Losses , T = Ties , PF = Points For , PA = Points Against , Pts = Points " < / div > Grey Cup playoffs . " Note : All dates in 1956 " < / div > < / div >
Tim Fox Timothy Richard Fox ( born November 1 , 1953 ) is a former American Football safety who played for the New England Patriots , San Diego Chargers and the Los Angeles Rams from 1976 to 1986 . Fox was born in Canton , Ohio , where he played football at Glenwood High School . He continued to play football while attending Ohio State University , and was a co - captain his senior year along with the only two time Heisman Trophy winner Archie Griffin under the great coach Woody Hayes . He was selected in the 1st round ( 21st overall ) in the 1976 NFL Draft by the Patriots . He was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1980 . Fox remained in Foxboro , Massachusetts after he retired in 1987 for 12 years until 1999 when he decided to make Westwood , Massachusetts his new home . Tim currently resides in Hull , Massachusetts and has been there since 2007 . Fox has been working for R . R . Donnelley & Sons since 1992 and is currently the Sales Director for the New England region . He has two daughters , Haley and Landin , and one son , Christopher who have all graduated from college .
Dominic Picard Dominic Picard ( born June 22 , 1982 in Sainte - Foy , Quebec ) is a Canadian football centre for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League . He played CIS Football at Laval . College career . Picard played four seasons at Laval Rouge et Or where he won two Vanier Cup ( 2003 – 04 ) . Picard won the J . P . Metras trophy in 2005 , which is the top Lineman in the country . He was named All - Canadian in 2004 & 2005 . He was named rookie of the year in the Quebec Conference in 2002 . Professional career . Picard was drafted 23rd overall by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2006 before he joined the Toronto Argonauts in 2009 as a top Free Agent . Then he tested the Free Agency for a second time in his pro carreer and signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on February 16 , 2012 .
Domata Peko Domata Peko ( ; born November 27 , 1984 ) is an American football defensive tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals out of Michigan State University . He is from Pago Pago , American Samoa . He is a lifelong friend of former Bengals defensive end Jonathan Fanene . His brother , Tupe Peko , also played in the NFL . Peko and his wife , Anna , have two sons , Domata Jr . and Joseph . College career . Peko started his college football at College of the Canyons before transferring to Michigan State University . He wore number 96 for the Spartans who were coached by John L . Smith at the time . As a senior he made 53 tackles . One of the most memorable moments of his career was against archrival Michigan when he returned a Chad Henne fumble for a touchdown in front of a roaring crowd at Spartan Stadium . He was a sociology major . Peko is currently living in Crestview Hills , Kentucky . Professional career . Peko was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fourth round ( 123rd overall ) of the 2006 NFL Draft . In July 2008 , the Bengals signed Peko to a five - year extension worth $ 29 . 3 million .
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Vern Graham Vern Graham was an award winning and all - star Canadian football player with the Calgary Stampeders . A native of Calgary , Graham joined his hometown Stamps in 1947 . He made the unfortunate mistake of sitting out the 1948 season , missing a Grey Cup championship . He returned in 1949 and made a trip to the Grey Cup final ( a defeat to the Montreal Alouettes , ) and was an also an all - star and won the Dave Dryburgh Memorial Trophy as scoring leader ( with 58 points on 2 touchdowns , 27 converts and 7 field goals . ) He finished football in 1951 . He died on March 22 , 2010 , age 85 .
Emlen Tunnell Emlen Lewis Tunnell ( March 29 , 1925 – July 22 , 1975 ) was an American football player . He was the first African American to play for the New York Giants , and was inducted into the Professional Football Hall of Fame in 1967 , the first African - American to be inducted . He played in the National Football League for the Giants and Green Bay Packers . Tunnell played college football at the University of Iowa . In 1999 , Tunnell was ranked number 70 on " The Sporting News " ' list of 100 Greatest Football Players . Tunnell died of a heart attack on July 22 , 1975 . College career . Tunnell first played for the University of Toledo where he suffered a broken neck injury that was so severe the US Army and US Navy both rejected his attempts to enlist during World War 2 . He eventually was accepted by the US Coast Guard and spent two years of service there before returning to play for the University of Iowa football team . He started as a quarterback , halfback and on defense during his two years as a Hawkeye . He led the team in passing in the 1946 season and receiving during the 1947 season . He quit the team before the 1948 season in order to join the New York Giants . National Football League career . Tunnell was undrafted after college , and began his pro career by hitchhiking across the country from Iowa to New York City to meet Jack Mara , son of Giants founder Tim Mara , and ask to try out for the team . In his Hall of Fame induction speech , Tunnell thanked the West Indian banana - truck driver who dropped him off near this Polo Grounds " appointment " . Tunnell played 14 years in the National Football League . He played his first 11 years with the New York Giants and the last three years with the Green Bay Packers . Tunnell was a nine - time Pro Bowl selection . He ended his career with a record 79 interception s ( since surpassed by Paul Krause ) , which he returned for 1 , 282 yards and 4 touchdowns , and 16 fumble recoveries , along with another 3 , 506 return yards and 6 touchdowns on special teams . He led the NFL in punt return yards twice , in 1951 and 1952 . He was elected as the first African American in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1967 . He became a scout and assistant coach with the Giants , where he died from a heart attack during a practice session in 1975 . Notes . References Tunnell , Emlen and William Gleason , " Footsteps of a Giant " , Garden City , NY : Doubleday and Company , 1966 . Library of Congress number 65 - 19776 . Tunnell ' s autobiography .
List of Jacksonville Jaguars head coaches The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football franchise based in Jacksonville , Florida . They are members of the South Division of the American Football Conference ( AFC ) in the National Football League ( NFL ) . The team , along with the Carolina Panthers , joined the NFL as expansion team s in 1995 . Jacksonville , along with the Houston Texans , have never played in a Super Bowl or any other NFL Championship , but has made an appearance in an AFC Championship game against the Tennessee Titans . The Jaguars have had three head coaches . Tom Coughlin and Jack Del Rio each won 68 games while coaching the Jaguars , and Coughlin is the most successful in terms of winning percentage , winning 53 . 1 % of his games in charge . Del Rio coached the team from 2003 to 2011 , recording a winning percentage of 48 . 9 % from 139 regular season games . He was hired on January 16 , 2003 and fired on November 29 , 2011 . He was replaced on an interim basis with Mel Tucker . In 2012 Mike Mularkey was hired as head coach . Coaches . " Note : Statistics are correct through the end of the 2012 NFL season . "
Robert Ferguson ( American football ) Robert Charles Ferguson ( born December 17 , 1979 in Houston , Texas ) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent . He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft . He played college football at Texas A & M . Ferguson has also played for the Minnesota Vikings , Atlanta Falcons and Omaha Nighthawks . Early years . Ferguson played free safety and wide receiver at Spring Woods High School in Houston , where he was a four - time letter winner . He was named Defensive Player of the Year by the Houston Touchdown Club as a 1997 senior , when he made 96 tackles and 6 interceptions . On offense , he caught 32 passes for 999 yards and 5 touchdowns during his senior year . He won all - district and All - Greater Houston honors on both sides of the ball and was named offensive MVP of the Houston Coaches ' Classic All - star game the summer after his senior year . He also earned four letters for the school ' s basketball team , earning all - district and all - city honors and ran track , where he was the district champion in the long jump . College career . Originally signed as a safety with Texas A & M , grade troubles forced him to begin his career at Tyler Junior College . Was a junior college All - American in both 1998 and 1999 for TJC . He played safety and receiver but also spent time at cornerback and linebacker . He led the team with 36 receptions for 539 yards during his final year at Tyler . He established himself as one of the best receivers in the Big 12 Conference while earning first - team conference honors and being named conference Newcomer of the Year during his lone season ( 2000 ) at Texas A & M . He was the conference leader in receptions per game and ranked No . 2 in receiving yards . He was also named the Aggies ' offensive MVP when he led the team in catches with 58 , receiving yards with 885 , receiving touchdowns with 6 , and all - purpose yards with 885 . His 58 catches ranked No . 5 in school history for a single season , his 885 receiving yards ranked No . 2 and his receiving TD total tied for No . 5 . He had three 100 - yard receiving games , including 174 against Wyoming which tied for No . 5 in school history . He also had a career - best 11 catches against Oklahoma State . Professional career . Green Bay Packers . Ferguson was drafted in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft . He played sparingly in his first year but slowly progressed . 2003 was his best year statistically as he caught 38 passes for 520 yards and 4 touchdowns . Minnesota Vikings . He was released by the Packers in 2007 and picked up by the Minnesota Vikings . He was released after the 2008 season . Atlanta Falcons . Ferguson signed with the Atlanta Falcons on August 6 , 2009 after wide receiver Harry Douglas suffered a season - ending knee injury . Omaha Nighthawks . Ferguson was signed by the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League on August 21 , 2010 .
Wayne Smith ( American football ) Wayne Lester Smith ( born May 9 , 1957 in Chicago , Illinois ) is a former American football defensive back who played eight seasons in the National Football League . He was an 11th round selection ( 278th overall pick ) in the 1980 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions out of Purdue University . He would play for the Lions ( 1980 – 1982 ) , the St . Louis Cardinals ( 1982 – 1986 ) , and the Minnesota Vikings ( 1987 ) .
David Bergeron David Bergeron ( born December 4 , 1981 ) is an NFL linebacker with the Carolina Panthers . Education . David Bergeron attended Lakeridge High School , after graduating high school he went to college at Stanford University . He finished his career there with two sacks , 176 tackles ( 16 . 5 for losses ) , two forced fumbles , a fumble recovery , an interception , three pass deflections , and a blocked kick . NFL career . Drafted in 2005 , Bergeron was taken by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 7th round ( 38th pick ) . Currently , David Bergeron is a linebacker on the Carolina Panthers .
Lamar Gordon Lamar DeShawn Gordon ( born January 7 , 1980 ) is an American football running back who is currently a free agent in the National Football League . He played college football at North Dakota State University . He attended Cudahy High School in Cudahy , Wisconsin . He was a high school teammate of John Navarre , former Michigan quarterback . Professional career . St . Louis Rams . Gordon was drafted by the Rams on the 3rd round of the 2002 NFL draft . During his two season in St . Louis , Gordon rushed for 526 yards and two touchdowns while serving as the backup for 2011 NFL Hall of Fame inductee Marshall Faulk . Gordon also made 38 catches , including two receiving touchdowns during his rookie season in 2002 . Miami Dolphins . In 2004 Gordon was traded to the Miami Dolphins for a third round pick in the 2005 NFL Draft . In what would be his only season as a Dolphin , Gordon appeared in three games , rushing for 64 yards on 35 carries . He also caught 13 passes for a total of 74 yards . Philadelphia Eagles . Gordon spent the 2005 season as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles where he served as the backup running back to Brian Westbrook . He appeared in 14 of the team ' s 16 games . Gordon carried the ball 54 times for the Eagles in 2005 , gaining 154 yards and rushing for one touchdown . He also made eleven catches for a total of 79 yards . Detroit Lions . Gordon appeared in one game during the 2006 season with the Detroit Lions . He carried the ball one time , gaining 75 yards .
Mike White ( defensive lineman ) James Michael White ( born August 11 , 1957 ) is an American college football coach and former professional player . He is currently the head football coach at Albany State University ( ASU ) , a position he has held since the 2000 season . White played collegiately as a defensive tackle at Albany State during the late 1970s , and later was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fourth round of the 1979 NFL Draft . He also played for the Seattle Seahawks Coaching career . After his playing career ended , White joined the coaching staff at his alma mater in 1984 as the defensive line coach , and was promoted to defensive coordinator in 1989 . In 1997 , White became the assistant head coach , and in 2000 , was named head coach of the Albany State Golden Rams . He still serves as the defensive coordinator . His 2010 team was named SBN Black College National Champions .