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Gerald Alphin Gerald Alan Alphin ( born May 21 , 1964 in Portland , Oregon ) was a wide receiver and slotback who played eight seasons in the Canadian Football League , mainly for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers . Alphin played college football at Kansas State University . Gerald put up 4 1 , 000 yards receiving seasons with his best coming with Ottawa in 1989 where he rolled up 1471 yards with 10 touchdowns , he also threw for a touchdown that season as well . 1994 with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Gerald racked up 18 touchdowns and came 6 yards short of another 1 , 000 yard year , but set a personal best with 73 receptions . In 1995 he was a member of the Grey Cup winning Baltimore Stallions .
Eddie Pleasant Edward Joseph Pleasant ( born December 17 , 1988 ) is an American football safety for the Houston Texans of the National Football League ( NFL ) . He was originally signed by the Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2012 . He played college football at Oregon .
1931 in Canadian football Canadian Football News in 1931 . The Ottawa Senators reverted back to the name " Ottawa Rough Riders . " The Canadian Rugby Union approved the forward pass for all leagues and the first TD pass in Grey Cup history was a Warren Stevens to Kenny Grant play in Montreal ' s 22 – 0 win over Regina . Convert scrimmage line was moved to the five - yard line , and the point could be scored by a drop - kick , place kick , run or pass . 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 1931 " < / div > < / div > < / div > < / div > Grey Cup Championship . < / div >
1969 Chicago Bears season The 1969 Chicago Bears season was their 50th regular season completed in the National Football League . The club posted a 1 - 13 record , the worst in franchise history . An already poor season was made even worse when running back Brian Piccolo was diagnosed with cancer in November . He would succumb to the disease in June of the following year . Offseason . Preseason . On August 30 , a crowd of 85 , 532 fans viewed a doubleheader at Cleveland ’ s Municipal Stadium . In the first contest , the Chicago Bears played the AFL ’ s Buffalo Bills , while the Cleveland Browns hosted the Green Bay Packers in the second match .
Greg Justice Gregory Lee Justice , Jr . ( born December 12 , 1972 in Baltimore , Maryland ) is an American football offensive lineman who is currently retired . He has played in the AFL , AF2 , AIFL , and the AIFA and finished his career with the Baltimore Mariners in 2009 . He played college football at Delaware . Justice was formerly the General Manager of the Baltimore Mariners . Early years . Justice grew up in Ferndale , Maryland and attended Andover High School in nearby Linthicum . He was a letterman and a standout in football , basketball , and baseball . Justice graduated from Andover High School in 1990 .
Defensive Back In American football and Canadian football , defensive backs ( DBs ) are the players on the defensive team who take positions somewhat back from the line of scrimmage ; they are distinguished from the defensive line players and linebackers , who take positions directly behind or close to the line of scrimmage . The defensive backs , in turn , generally are classified into several different specialized positions : The group of defensive backs is known collectively as the secondary . They most often defend the wide receiver corps , however , at times they may also line up against a tight end or a split out running back . They are usually the smallest , quickest players on the field .
2011 Jacksonville Sharks season The Jacksonville Sharks season was the second season for the franchise in the Arena Football League . The team was coached by Les Moss and played their home games at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena . In the regular season , the Sharks went 14 – 4 , qualifying for the playoffs as the top seed in the American Conference . After defeating the Orlando Predators in the conference semifinals , they beat the Georgia Force in the American Conference championship . Advancing to ArenaBowl XXIV , the Sharks triumphed over the Arizona Rattlers on a last - second game - winning touchdown pass to win their first ArenaBowl championship . Season schedule . Regular season . The Sharks will begin the season on the road against the Arizona Rattlers on March 12 . Their home opener will be on March 18 against the Georgia Force . They hosted the Spokane Shock in their final regular season game on July 22 .
Tommy Hendricks Tommy Hendricks ( born October 23 , 1978 in Houston , Texas ) is a former American football linebacker for the Miami Dolphins ( 2000 – 2003 ) and the Jacksonville Jaguars ( 2004 ) of the NFL . Hendricks is from Houston , Texas and attended the University of Michigan . He was undrafted during the 2000 NFL Draft , but was signed as a free agent by the Miami Dolphins .
Derrick Alexander ( wide receiver ) Derrick Scott Alexander ( born November 6 , 1971 ) is a former American football wide receiver of the National Football League . He was drafted in the first round of the 1994 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns and in 2000 set the Kansas City Chiefs record of 1 , 391 receiving yards in a single season . College career . Alexander was a wide receiver for the University of Michigan from 1989 - 1993 . After the graduation of Heisman Trophy winner Desmond Howard , he became the Wolverines top receiver . In his junior and senior seasons he led the team in receptions and receiving yards . In 1993 he had a career game against Illinois , catching seven passes from quarterback and future teammate in the NFL as well , Todd Collins for 188 yards and two touchdown s . His 90 - yard touchdown reception stood as the longest completion in Michigan football history until Mario Manningham surpassed it with a 97 - yard reception on November 10 , 2007 at Wisconsin . In his final college game , he returned a punt for 79 yards , the longest punt return in Outback Bowl history , as well as the only punt returned for a touchdown . Alexander was twice named to the All - Big Ten Conference team , and was honored as an All - America n in 1992 . Professional career . Derrick Alexander was taken by the Cleveland Browns with the final pick in the first round of the 1994 NFL Draft . He had an immediate impact , leading the playoff - bound Browns in receiving as a rookie . After playing only sporadically in 1995 , Alexander recorded two consecutive 1 , 000 yard seasons for the Baltimore Ravens . He is the Ravens all - time leader in yards - per reception ( 16 . 6 ) . He also has the most 100 - yard receiving games in Ravens history , as well as the longest pass reception . For the 1998 season , he signed as a free agent with the Kansas City Chiefs . Although the Chiefs signed him as a complement to Pro Bowl receiver Andre Rison , Alexander led the team in receiving yards . In 2000 , he set a team record for receiving yards in a season , with 1 , 391 . The Chiefs quarterback that year was his former Michigan teammate , Elvis Grbac . After playing through 2001 with a persistent abdominal injury , Alexander was released by Kansas City and signed with the Minnesota Vikings . Again , he was signed to line up opposite a premiere receiver ; this time , Randy Moss . However , he was only occasionally effective . A knee injury ended his season prematurely , and the Vikings released him in the off - season . On July 22 , 2003 , he signed a one - day contract to retire as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs . He ended his career with 417 receptions for 6 , 971 yards and 40 touchdowns .
Hank Gremminger Charles Henry " Hank " Gremminger ( September 1 , 1933 - November 2 , 2001 ) was an American football defensive back in the National Football League . He played ten seasons for the Green Bay Packers ( 1956 – 1965 ) and one for the Los Angeles Rams ( 1966 ) .
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Adam Stenavich Adam Walter Stenavich ( born March 11 , 1983 ) is a former American football offensive tackle . He was signed by the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent in 2006 . He played college football at Michigan . Stenavich has also been a member of the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys . Stenavich is currently coaching at his alma mater as an offensive graduate assistant coach at Michigan . High school and college . Stenavich graduated from Marshfield High School in Marshfield , Wisconsin . At Michigan , he earned a bachelor ' s degree in history . Stenavich took over as starting left tackle at Michigan his sophomore year and kept the spot through his senior year . He was named to the All Big Ten first team in 2004 and the All Big Ten second team in 2005 . He was also a recipient of the Hugh R . Rader Jr . Memorial Award as Michigan ' s top offensive lineman in 2005 . During his junior year , Stenavich was arrested in his hometown for public urination and as a result , did not start the 2005 Rose Bowl game Professional career . Pre - draft . Prior to the draft , it was reported that Stenavich struggled with speed pass - rushers and would possibly move inside to guard at the professional level . Carolina Panthers . After completing his career at the University of Michigan , Stenavich was not selected in the 2006 NFL Draft . Within hours of the draft , Stenavich was signed by the Carolina Panthers . After pre - season training , Stenavich was released . Green Bay Packers . Stenavich was signed to the Green Bay Packers practice squad during the 2006 - 2007 season . He re - signed with the Packers as a reserve / future free agent , Jan . 1 , 2007 . The Packers designated Stenavich eligible for play in NFL Europa in 2007 and he was drafted in the first round by the Amsterdam Admirals . He returned to the Packers following the NFL Europe season , but was released as part of the team ' s final roster cuts before the 2007 - 2008 season . Dallas Cowboys . On May 14 , 2008 , Stenavich was signed by the Dallas Cowboys . He was released on August 29 to allow guard Larry Allen to re - sign and retire a Cowboy . Houston Texans . Three days after his release from the Cowboys , Stenavich was signed to the practice squad of the Houston Texans on September 1 , 2008 . He spent the 2009 season on the team ' s practice squad as well , and was re - signed to a future contract on January 5 , 2010 . On September 4 , 2010 , Stenavich was cut by the Texans Coaching career . At the conclusion of his playing career , Stenavich moved on to coaching . In 2011 , he joined the Michigan staff as a strength and conditioning intern . In 2012 , Stenavich remained on staff as an offensive graduate assistant coach .
Dwayne Beckford Dwayne Anthony Beckford ( born February 25 , 1990 ) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent . Early years . He attended Irvington High School in Irvington , New Jersey . He was ranked as the 24th prospect of the state of New Jersey by Rivals . com . He also earned all - state honors during his senior season in high school . College career . During the 2011 season , He was a honorable mention for the All - Big ten honors . He finished college with 209 tackles , 3 . 5 sacks , one interception and a forced fumble . On January 19 , 2013 , He declared for the 2013 NFL Draft .
Erik Meyer Erik Meyer ( born December 28 , 1982 ) is a professional American football quarterback who is currently a member of the Spokane Shock of the Arena Football League . He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2006 . He played college football at Eastern Washington . Meyer has also been a member of the Cologne Centurions , Seattle Seahawks . Oakland Raiders , Utah Blaze and the Hamilton Tiger - Cats . Early years . Meyer attended La Mirada High School in La Mirada , California , and was a student and a letterman in football and baseball . He attended Benton Middle school and led his flag football to a district championship College career . Meyer was a record - setting quarterback for Eastern Washington University . He won the 2005 Walter Payton Award , presented by The Sports Network to the top offensive player in NCAA Division I - AA football . His 166 . 5 career passing efficiency rating set a record for FCS quarterbacks with at least 400 completions . In 42 games , he passed for 10 , 261 yards , with 84 TD passes against just 17 INTs . Posted 65 . 7 percent passing accuracy , completing 721 - of - 1097 . His career interception percentage ( 1 . 5 ) also is a Division I - AA record . He also broke eight Eastern Washington career records , five single - season marks and one single - game mark . Professional career . Cincinnati Bengals . Meyer went undrafted in the 2006 NFL Draft . He signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent and attended training camp hoping to contend for a roster spot . Meyer was released from the Bengals on August 28 . Cologne Centurions . Meyer was the starting quarterback for the Cologne Centurions of NFL Europa before the league folded . Seattle Seahawks . Meyer was signed by the Seattle Seahawks in July 2007 . He competed against third - string Seahawk quarterback David Greene and free agent Derek Devine for the third - string job . Meyer was cut by the Seahawks on August 28 , 2007 . Oakland Raiders . On March 24 , 2008 , Meyer was signed by the Oakland Raiders . He was waived on June 25 , 2008 to make room for Sam Keller . Hamilton Tiger - Cats . On February 24 , 2009 , Meyer was signed by the Hamilton Tiger - Cats . He was released on June 9 , 2009 . Spokane Shock . Meyer was signed by the Spokane Shock on December 23 , 2009 . Meyer appeared in two games connecting on 18 of 28 passes for 274 yards , 5 touchdowns , and one interception . Utah Blaze . Meyer signed with the Utah Blaze on September 22 , 2010 . Meyer was the backup to Tommy Grady . Spokane Shock . Meyer was traded back to the Spokane Shock on May 30 , 2011 .
Jeff Blackshear Jeffrey Leon Blackshear ( born March 29 , 1969 , in Fort Pierce , Florida ) is a former American football guard who played nine seasons in the National Football League . He played for the Seattle Seahawks , Baltimore Ravens , Kansas City Chiefs and Green Bay Packers . Blackshear attended Northeast Louisiana University .
Jarriett Buie Jarriett Buie ( born September 7 , 1985 in Tampa , Florida ) is an American football defensive end for the Tampa Bay Storm of the Arena Football League . He was also a member of the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League . He was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2009 . He played college football at South Florida . Early years . Attended Armwood High School in Seffner , Florida . Ranked 22nd - best defensive end by Rivals . com Ranked as 25th - best player in the state by Tampa Tribune and 39th by Orlando Sentinel Ranked No . 2 overall player in Tampa Bay area by St . Petersburg Times and also a member of that papers all - Suncoast team First team Class 4A all - state for ( 15 - 0 ) state champion Armwood High Hilllsborough County Defensive Player of the Year by Tampa Tribune 44 tackles prior to state playoffs , including nine sacks and 14 tackles for loss Also had two caused fumbles . College career . In 2004 he sat out season while concentrating on his academics . Buie missed the 2005 season with a broken foot in preseason camp ended his season . He did dress for the final few games , but did not see action . In 2006 he started four games among his 12 appearances and had 17 tackles , with one sack . In 2007 he was a starter at defensive end — he started nine games and made 26 tackles , including six tackles for loss , one sack , two fumble recoveries and 13 quarterback hurries . In 2008 he started and played in all 13 games and finished year with five sacks , 31 tackles , three quarterback hurries and two pass breakups . Professional career . Pre - draft . Bench press : 440 ; Squat : 525 . Tampa Bay Buccaneers . After going undrafted in the 2009 NFL Draft , Buie signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent . He was waived on August 29 , only to be re - signed on September 1 .
Lou Smyth Louis Lehman Smyth ( March 19 , 1898 – September 11 , 1964 ) was a professional football player for the Canton Bulldogs from 1920 until 1923 . Smyth won two NFL championships with the Bulldogs in 1922 and 1923 and another with the Yellow Jackets in 1926 . He also played for the Hartford Blues , Rochester Jeffersons and the Providence Steam Roller . Outside of the National Football League , he played for the Gilberton Cadamounts of the Anthracite League . During his year in Gilberton , Smyth doubled as a player with the Jeffersons . In 1923 Smyth led the NFL in touchdowns , with 7 . Smyth was strong runner . He was able to run over opposing linemen due to his size . However he was also an effective passer . Although he completed 25 % of his passes , his passing average was better than 20 - yards per completion . He also led the league in both touchdown s rushing and touchdown passes thrown , matching the record held by Jimmy Conzelman from the 1922 season . On defense , he may also have tied for the NFL lead in interceptions however no official statistics were kept at the time .
Larry Coutre Lawrence Edward " Larry " Coutre ( April 11 , 1928 – May 19 , 2008 ) was a halfback in the National Football League . Biography . Coutre was born on April 11 , 1928 in Chicago , Illinois . Coutre died May 19 , 2008 due to a heart aneurism in Boca Raton , Florida . Career . Coutre was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fourth round of the 1950 NFL Draft and played that season with the team . After two seasons away from the NFL , he would split the 1953 NFL season between the Packers and the Baltimore Colts . He played at the collegiate level at the University of Notre Dame . He was also in the FBI and served papers to lawyers .
Jeff Backus Jeff Backus ( born September 21 , 1977 ) is a former American football offensive tackle in the National Football League . He played college football for the University of Michigan . He was drafted with the 18th pick in the first round of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions and played his entire 12 - year career for the team . High school career . Backus attended Norcross High School ( Norcross , Georgia ) , and was a standout in football and baseball . He spent his freshman year at Marist School in Dunwoody before returning to Norcross , where he played his middle school years . In football , as a senior , he was a " USA Today " All - America selection , and was chosen by the Gwinnett Touchdown Club as the Gwinnett Touchdown Club ' s Lineman of the Year . Professional career . In July 2001 , Jeff Backus signed a $ 7 million 5 year contract with the Lions , including $ 3 . 2 million sign bonus . On July 2006 , Jeff Backus signed a $ 40 million 6 year contract with the Lions . On November 22 , 2012 , Backus ' streak of starting and playing in 186 consecutive games ended due to injury . On March 14 , 2013 , Backus retired .
Bob Masterson Robert Patrick Masterson ( July 23 , 1915 – June 29 , 1994 ) was an American football wide receiver in the National Football League . He played six seasons for the Washington Redskins ( 1938 – 1943 ) . He played college football at the University of Miami and was drafted in the sixth round of the 1938 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears . Masterson was inducted into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame in 1969 .
Martin Mayhew Martin Ronz Mayhew ( born October 8 , 1965 ) is a former American football player and current General manager of the Detroit Lions who was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the tenth round ( 262nd overall ) of the 1988 NFL Draft . A 5 ' 8 " , 172 cornerback from Florida State University , Mayhew played in eight NFL seasons from 1989 - 1996 . He won a Super Bowl in Super Bowl XXVI , starting for the Washington Redskins . Mayhew is also a member of Omega Psi Phi . Business career . After retiring from the NFL , Mayhew attended Georgetown University Law Center . He graduated in 2000 with a J . D . degree . Mayhew initially was the Senior Vice President and later promoted to acting General Manager of the Detroit Lions after the firing of Matt Millen . On December 29 , 2008 it was announced that Mayhew would be officially promoted to General Manager . Mayhew ' s first move as acting General Manager was the trade of wide receiver Roy Williams and a 7th round draft choice to the Dallas Cowboys for Dallas ' 1st , 3rd and 6th round draft choices in the 2009 NFL draft . In the 2011 NFL Season , Mayhew ' s Detroit Lions made the playoffs for the first time since 1999 .
Mike Dennis Walter Michael Dennis ( born July 22 , 1944 in Philadelphia , Mississippi ) was an American football player . A running back , he played college football at the University of Mississippi , and played professionally in the National Football League for the Los Angeles Rams in 1968 and 1969 . Dennis was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the 1st round ( 8th overall ) of the American Football League 1966 draft . He was also drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the 3rd round ( 33rd overall ) of the National Football League 1966 draft .
Mike Reinfeldt Michael Ray Reinfeldt ( born May 6 , 1953 in Baraboo , Wisconsin ) was an executive vice president and the chief operating officer of the Tennessee Titans . He is a former American football safety who played 8 seasons in the National Football League . Reinfeldt attended UWM , and was the captain of the Panthers in their last season of varsity football in 1974 . While playing with the Houston Oilers , he was a roommate of Ted Thompson , then an Oilers linebacker and currently the general manager for the Green Bay Packers . February 12 , 2007 he was named General Manager of the NFL ' s Tennessee Titans , an All - Pro safety with the team from 1976 - 83 in Houston . He re - joined the franchise in 2007 , after spending seven years with the Seattle Seahawks . Biography . In Seattle , Reinfeldt last held the title of Vice President of Football Administration and was responsible for player contract negotiations , salary cap management , player evaluations and numerous aspects of the day - to - day football operations . He came to the Seahawks from the Packers in 1998 . In eight seasons at Green Bay , he served a number of roles , including Chief Financial Officer for three years ( 1991 – 1993 ) and VP of Administration from 1994 - 1998 . While with the Packers and under his financial leadership , the team ’ s cash reserves went from $ 4 . 5 million in 1991 to more than $ 50 million in 1998 and improved in revenues from 23rd in 1993 to ninth in 1997 . Before joining the Packers ’ front office in 1991 , Reinfeldt spent three years ( 1988 – 1990 ) at the University of Southern California as the associate athletic director and spent another three years ( 1985 – 1988 ) with the Los Angeles Raiders as the Chief Financial Officer . He earned an MBA in management and finance at Houston Baptist University .
Tim Jessie Timothy LaWayne Jessie ( born March 1 , 1963 in Opp , Alabama ) is a former gridiron football running back in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and in the Canadian Football League for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers . He played college football at Auburn University and was drafted in the eleventh round of the 1987 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears .