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Talance Sawyer Talance Sawyer ( born June 14 , 1976 in Bastrop , Louisiana ) is a former American football defensive end in the National Football League . He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the sixth round of the 1999 NFL Draft . He played college football at UNLV .
Billy McMullen Wilbur " Billy " Anthony McMullen , Jr . ( born March 8 , 1980 in Richmond , Virginia ) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent . He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft . He played college football at Virginia . McMullen has also been a member of the Minnesota Vikings , Washington Redskins , Seattle Seahawks and Detroit Lions . College career . As a senior at Virginia in 2002 , McMullen became the second all - time leading receiver in ACC conference history with 210 career receptions . Professional career . Philadelphia Eagles . McMullen was a third - round draft pick for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2003 NFL Draft . He scored his first NFL touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals on December 24 , 2005 . Minnesota Vikings . McMullen was traded to the Vikings on May 18 , 2006 for Hank Baskett , an undrafted rookie receiver . The move reunited him with Brad Childress , who had been his offensive coordinator in Philadelphia before being hired as head coach of the Vikings . He was released before the 2007 regular season and spent the year out of football . Washington Redskins . On January 2 , 2008 , McMullen signed a future contract with the Washington Redskins . He was released by the Redskins during final cuts on August 30 . Seattle Seahawks . McMullen was signed by the Seattle Seahawks on September 9 , 2008 . The team released wide receiver Jordan Kent to make room for McMullen on the roster . He appeared in four games for Seattle including two starts , catching seven passes for 124 yards . On October 18 , 2008 , McMullen was waived / injured after the Seahawks activated linebacker Will Herring from the PUP list . He remained on injured reserve until he was released with an injury settlement on October 24 . On January 8 , 2009 , McMullen was re - signed to a future contract by the Seahawks . He was released on August 8 when the team signed first - round draft pick Aaron Curry . Detroit Lions . McMullen was signed by the Detroit Lions on August 11 , 2009 after the team released guard Toniu Fonoti . He was waived on August 28 after the team claimed Glenn Holt off waivers .
AFL ' s Southern Division The Southern Division is one of four divisions of the Arena Football League . It ' s also one of two divisions within the " American Conference " , although they have been part of the " National Conference " from 1995 through 2008 . The Southern Division has been marked for its entire existence as being the most brutal and competitive division in the AFL . The Southern Division was formed in 1992 when the AFL first split into three divisions . The League used only conferences in 1993 and 1994 , but returned to division play in 1995 . The Southern Division has produced 10 ArenaBowl teams and 5 champions . Rivalries such as the Tampa Bay Storm and Orlando Predators , known as the " War On I - 4 , " used to define this division , but the Georgia Force had risen to the top and dominated in recent years before their folding . Division lineups . 1992 Creation of the Southern Division . Charlotte Rage enfranchised . In 1993 , New Orleans Night folded upon suspension of the Southern Division while the league has been realigned into the American / National conference structure . 1995 The Southern Division returns , now part of the National Conference . Three of the National Conference teams , Miami , Orlando , and Tampa Bay reformed this division . 1996 Miami Hooters renamed Florida Bobcats . Texas Terror enfranchised . 1997 Texas Terror moved to the American Conference ' s Central Division . 1998 and 1999 Nashville moved in from the National Conference ' s Eastern Division . 2000 Carolina Cobras enfranchised . 2001 Carolina moved to Eastern Division . 2002 and 2003 Carolina moved back from Eastern Division . Florida Bobcats folded . Nashville moved to Atlanta as Georgia Force . 2004 and 2005 Austin Wranglers and New Orleans VooDoo enfranchised . Carolina moved back to Eastern Division . 2006 Kansas City Brigade enfranchised . New Orleans VooDoo suspended due to Hurricane Katrina . 2007 Kansas City moved to Central Division . New Orleans reactivated . 2008 Austin Wranglers moved to af2 . In 2009 , the AFL has been put on a one - year hiatus while Georgia Force and New Orleans are suspended . 2010 The Southern Division moved to the American Conference . Alabama moved in from af2 . Jacksonville Sharks enfranchised . 2011 and 2012 Alabama moved to Duluth as Georgia Force . New Orleans reactivated . 2013 Georgia Force folded .
Charlie Shepard Charlie Shepard was an award winning , all - star and Grey Cup champion running back in the Canadian Football League with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers from 1957 to 1962 . A graduate of North Texas State University , Shepard played with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1956 , rushing for 91 yards in 12 games . He next joined the Blue Bombers in 1957 for an all - star 6 year stay . He would play in the Grey Cup championship game 5 of those years , winning 4 times . His best season was 1959 , when he rushed for 1076 yards , was an all - star and was Grey Cup Most Valuable Player ( rushing for 247 yards ) . He rushed for 3768 yards with the Bombers and was an excellent punter , never averaging less than 43 . 1 yards per punt in a season . He has since been inducted into the " Winnipeg Football Club Hall of Fame " , in 1992 , and the " North Texas State University Athletic Hall of Fame " in 2005 . Charlie Shepard died July 23 , 2009 , age 76 .
CFL ' s Most Outstanding Player Award The Most Outstanding Player Award is annually awarded to the best player in the Canadian Football League . The two nominees for the award are the Terry Evanshen Trophy winner from the East Division , and the Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy winner from the West Division . The winner of the award is chosen by the Football Reporters of Canada . The award was created in 1953 as the Schenley Award , named after Schenley Distillers Corporation , to honour the most outstanding player in Canadian Rugby Union , the fore - runner of the CFL . This is the final award given during the CFL Awards banquet , which takes place the week before Grey Cup weekend in the same city where it is hosted . CFL ' s Most Outstanding Player Award - Runner Up . Note : Prior to 1973 the runner up for this award was not the Jeff Russel Memorial Trophy or Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy winners . Finalists were first announced in 1957 .
1946 Pittsburgh Steelers season The 1946 Pittsburgh Steelers represented the franchise in its 13th season of play as part of the NFL . The team finished the season with a record of 5 - 5 - 1 . This season marked the first of two seasons played with Jock Sutherland as head coach . Regular season . Game summaries . Week 1 ( Friday September 20 , 1946 ) : Chicago Cardinals . " at Forbes Field , Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania " Scoring Drives : Week 2 ( Monday September 29 , 1946 ) : Washington Redskins . " at Griffith Stadium , Washington , DC " Scoring Drives : Week 3 ( Sunday October 6 , 1946 ) : New York Giants . " at Forbes Field , Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania " Scoring Drives : Week 4 ( Sunday October 13 , 1946 ) : Boston Yanks . " at Forbes Field , Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania " Scoring Drives : Week 5 ( Sunday October 20 , 1946 ) : Green Bay Packers . " at East Stadium , Green Bay , Wisconsin " Scoring Drives : Week 6 ( Sunday October 27 , 1946 ) : Boston Yanks . " at Fenway Park , Boston , Massachusetts " Scoring Drives : Week 7 ( Sunday November 3 , 1946 ) : Washington Redskins . " at Forbes Field , Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania " Scoring Drives : Week 8 ( Sunday November 10 , 1946 ) : Detroit Lions . " at Briggs Stadium , Detroit , Michigan " Scoring Drives : Week 9 ( Sunday November 17 , 1946 ) : Philadelphia Eagles . " at Forbes Field , Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania " Scoring Drives : Week 10 ( Sunday November 24 , 1946 ) : New York Giants . " at Polo Grounds , New York , New York " Scoring Drives : Scoring Drives : Week 11 ( Sunday December 1 , 1946 ) : Philadelphia Eagles . " at Shibe Park , Philadelphia , Pennsylvania " Scoring Drives :
Tony Bryant Tony Bryant ( born September 3 , 1976 ) is a former American football defensive end who played for the Oakland Raiders ( 1999 – 2002 ) and the New Orleans Saints ( 2003 – 2005 ) in the National Football League . He was born and raised in Marathon , Florida . High school . He attended Marathon High School and played for the Marathon Dolphin football team where he received many of awards including Best All - Around Athlete , All American Defensive End , First Team All State , Monroe County Player of the Year , and All County Team . Tony was honored at Marathon High School on October 31 , 2008 when his jersey number 45 was retired . College . Tony attended Copian Lincoln Junior College for 2 years . While there he earned his Associates of Arts Degree in Child Development . He also played football and earned honors including being named an All - American Defensive End and NJCAA Most Valuable Player . He was also the No . 6 Junior College Prospect , and Top Junior College Player . After attending Copian Lincoln Junior College he went on to attend Florida State University . There he recorded 14 career sacks and 87 tackles . He was also named to the All - ACC 2nd team . Professional career . He was picked with the 9th pick in the 2nd round of the 1999 NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders . He played for the Raiders from 1999 - 2002 . There he recorded 92 solo tackles , 35 assists , 17 sacks , and 1 safety . He was also part of the Raiders Super Bowl season in 2002 . In 2003 he signed with the New Orleans Saints , and played there until 2005 . After the Saints he went to the St . Louis Rams in 2006 .
1995 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season The 1995 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season began with the team trying to improve on an 6 - 10 season in which the team won 4 straight games at the end of 1994 and 4 of the last 5 . It was Wyche ' final season as the team ' s head coach . Prior to the season Malcolm Glazer took over ownership of the team , then the Bucs drafted Warren Sapp and Derrick Brooks , both of whom are recognized as two of the teams greatest ever players , and Lee Roy Selmon was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame . Overview . There were rumours towards the end of the 1994 season about the team deserting Tampa completely but a referendum saved the team . This season is famous for Sam Wyche , Head Coach of the Bucs , " Five dash Two " saying to reporters during a press conference after game 7 in which he basically tells reports " HA I told you so " even though Tampa won their 5 games by the slimmest of margins , often with improbable causes . Yet there was no denying that Tampa Bay under Wyche had won 9 of their last 12 games , better than anyone else in football at that point going back to the 1994 end of year win streak . But the House built of straw would crumble before long . Following the week seven Overtime win over Minnesota , Tampa Lost 3 in a row before beating expansion Jacksonville only after Jaguars Coach decided to go for a 2 point conversion when scoring a last minute touchdown . It failed and the Bucs won 17 - 16 , a sweep if you will over both expansion teams as Tampa Played Carolina and beat them 17 - 10 in week 5 . Two more losses followed , and the 6 - 7 Buccaneers had a prime time ESPN Sunday Night Football game against the Green Bay Packers who were playing without standout Reggie White due to injury . Tampa took the Packers into overtime and Beat them on national TV to go 7 - 7 and still be in playoff contention in game 14 for the first time in a long time . The Bucs responded by losing to the Chicago Bears by 21 points at home , then the last game of the year , with an 8 - 8 record within reach , Coach Wyche pulled QB Trent Dilfer in an emotional sideline explosion . Dilfer was told by backup Casey Weldon that Weldon was told by Coach Wyche to be ready , he would pull Dilfer in the second quarter no matter how good he plays . Rumour also has it Wyche knowing he would be let go by new owners without a winning record after a 5 - 2 start , would make the Buccaneer players wear Orange pants and Orange shirts , looking like a Creamsickle . The New Owner Malcom Glazer had enough of this , and started the search for the next coach of the Buccaneers , a search that would bring in Coach Tony Dungy . The players were in place , it was now time to add the coaches .
1981 Wisconsin Badgers football team The 1981 Wisconsin Badgers football team represented the University of Wisconsin – Madison in the 1981 college football season . Game notes . Michigan . Wisconsin safety Matt Vanden Boom had three interceptions , including the game - clincher with two seconds left at his own 17 . It was the Badgers first win against Michigan since 1962 and the first time they scored points against the Wolverines since 1976 .
Eric Joyce ( American football ) Eric Torezi Joyce ( born November 21 , 1978 ) is a former American football defensive back in the National Football League , NFL Europe and Arena Football League . He played for the Chicago Bears of the NFL , the Frankfurt Galaxy of NFLE , and the Nashville Kats of the AFL . Joyce played college football at Tennessee State .
Nate Wright Nathaniel Wright played professional American football in the NFL from 1969 - 1980 . Professional career . Wright earned All - Pro honors at defensive back in 1974 and 1976 . His career consisted mostly of time as a defensive back with the great Minnesota Vikings teams of the 1970s . He totaled 34 interceptions and three fumble recoveries in 156 professional games . College career . He was an All - Conference player from two years at San Diego State University after transferring from Monterey Peninsula College before turning pro . High school career . He attended high school in Monterey , California . Personal . He was the defensive player who was covering Drew Pearson during the 1975 NFC Playoffs on the infamous Hail Mary pass in the between the Dallas Cowboys and Minnesota Vikings , played on December 28 , 1975 . Some observers and Viking players believed that Pearson pushed off on Wright , causing him to fall down and thus allowing Pearson to catch the pass from Roger Staubach and score the winning touchdown . However no penalty was called on Pearson .
John Jackson ( wide receiver ) John Jackson ( born January 2 , 1967 in Brooklyn , NY ) is a sports commentator who works for ESPN Radio 710 and FSN West and formerly played professional American football . " JJ , " as he is referenced by his on - air colleagues , co - hosts the Lexus Gauntlet Show and the USC Press Conference Show , and serves as an analyst for Trojans Live . He serves as a sideline reporter during USC football games for 710 ESPN . Pro career . Jackson played wide receiver for the National Football League Phoenix Cardinals between 1990 and 1992 and for the Chicago Bears in 1996 . College career . Jackson was an athletic and academic All American at the University of Southern California and also played baseball and was team MVP in 1989 . High school career . Jackson prepped at Bishop Amat Memorial High School in La Puente , CA .
1949 NFL Championship Game The 1949 National Football League championship game was the 17th annual title game for the NFL . It was played on December 18 , 1949 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles . The game is remembered for the driving rain that caused the field to become a mud pit . The attendance for the game was 27 , 980 . The game featured the Eastern Division champion Philadelphia Eagles ( 11 - 1 ) , who were also the defending NFL champions , against the Los Angeles Rams ( 8 - 2 - 2 ) , winners of the Western Division . This was the first NFL title game played in Los Angeles . The Rams had last appeared in a title game in 1945 when the franchise was still in Cleveland .
Andre Sommersell Andre Sommersell ( born June 26 , 1980 in Berbice , Guyana ) is a former NFL linebacker . He was Mr . Irrelevant in the 2004 NFL Draft , and was selected by the Oakland Raiders . In early summer 2005 , Sommersell signed with the NFL Europe team Berlin Thunder played one season in Europe . In mid - 2005 , Andre Sommersell resigned from the National Football League to pursue his professional business career . Andre Sommersell is currently the Head Coach and player of the Dubai Stallions , of the EAFL ( Emirates American Football League ) .
Konrad Wasiela Konrad Wasiela ( born June 14 , 1985 , in Vancouver , British Columbia ) is a professional Canadian football cornerback free agent . He was signed by the BC Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2007 . He played CIS football for the UBC Thunderbirds . Wasiela has also played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Montreal Alouettes .
Battle Creek Crunch The Battle Creek Crunch was a charter member of the Continental Indoor Football League ( formerly the Great Lakes Indoor Football League ) . They played their home games at the Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek , Michigan . The team name refers to Battle Creek ' s position as the corporate headquarters of the Kellogg ' s cereal company . The tiger in the logo is derivative of Tony the Tiger . In 2006 , despite the team ' s lackluster 4 - 6 record and its elimination from the playoffs by Port Huron , Eric Gardner was named the inaugural GLIFL Defensive Back of the Year . Even though they hoped to play in 2007 , financial troubles and the forming of the Kalamazoo Xplosion marked the end of the Crunch ' s only year of existence . Season - By - Season . ! Totals | | 4 | | 7 | | 0
Josh Harris ( American football ) Joshua Harris ( born September 9 , 1982 ) is an American football player who is currently a free agent . College career . During his two years as a starter at Bowling Green State University , he led the Falcons to consecutive finishes in the top 25 nationally . During his senior season , he led the Falcons to a victory over Northwestern University in the Motor City Bowl . Harris finished his college career as the school leader in rushing touchdowns ( 43 ) , and is third in passing yards ( 7 , 503 ) and passing touchdowns . At the time , he and Antwan Randle - El were the only two quarterbacks to have ever thrown for 40 touchdowns and rushed for 40 touchdowns in their careers in NCAA Division I FBS history . Professional career . Baltimore Ravens . Josh was originally drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2004 NFL Draft . Cleveland Browns . After a brief stay in Baltimore he went on to the Cleveland Browns for 2 seasons before he was released . Calgary Stampeders . He signed with the Canadian Football League ' s Calgary Stampeders , in 2005 . He had 5 carries for 40 yards , and never had a pass attempt . New York Giants . He was later picked up by the New York Giants . On July 7 , 2006 he was released by the Giants . Columbus Destroyers . He also played for the Arena Football League ' s Columbus Destroyers . He made a pivotal play in the AFL conference championship against the Georgia Force , with a key block that allowed for the winning score . Retirement . He retired from professional football in 2008 to focus on his advertising company , Joshua1and5 . Marion Blue Racers . He came out of retirement in 2011 to play for the Marion Blue Racers . In their first game , he ran for the game winning touchdown with 27 seconds remaining . It was also the expansion franchise ' s first victory . He led his team to a 8 - 2 regular season record and a 2nd place finish in the CIFL . He also led them to the CIFL Championship Game , where they lost 29 - 44 to the Cincinnati Commandos . Harris has re - signed with the Blue Racers , who have moved to the United Indoor Football League for the 2012 season . Statistics . Through end of the 2011 season , Harris ' Indoor Football statistics are as follows : Personal life . He is the son of former NFL player M . L . Harris . He is married to his wife Tamara and they have 2 sons .
Ewing Y . Freeland Ewing Young " Big ' un " Freeland ( January 1 , 1887 – August 15 , 1953 ) was an American football and baseball player and coach of football , basketball , and baseball in the United States . He served as the head football coach at Texas Christian University ( 1915 ) , Millsaps College ( 1921 ) , Southern Methodist University ( 1922 – 1923 , with Ray Morrison ) , and Texas Tech University ( 1925 – 1928 ) , compiling a career college football record of 41 – 23 – 8 . Freeland was also the head basketball coach at TCU for one season in 1915 – 1916 and at Millsaps for one season in 1921 – 1922 . In addition , he was the head baseball coach at TCU ( 1916 ) , SMU ( 1923 – 1924 ) , and Texas Tech ( 1926 – 1927 ) , amassing a career college baseball record of 50 – 47 – 3 . Freeland was born on January 1 , 1887 in Turnersville , Texas and died on August 15 , 1953 in Brownwood , Texas . He played football and baseball at Vanderbilt University , from which he graduated in 1912 . In 1915 , Freeland coached football at TCU , compiling a 4 – 5 record . In 1922 and 1923 , Freeland co - coached the SMU Mustangs football team with his former teammate at Vanderbilt , Ray Morrison . The two effectively shared the heading coaching duties , with Morrison focusing on the backfield and ends , and Freeland mentoring the linemen . In 1925 , Freeland became the first coach of the Texas Tech Red Raiders football team , then known then as the Matadors . He coached football at Texas Tech from 1925 to 1928 , where he had a 21 – 10 – 6 record . Freeland was also the first head coach of the Texas Tech Red Raiders baseball team and Texas Tech ' s first athletic director . He is credited with designing Texas Tech ' s Double T logo and had it put on the sweaters of football players .
Brian Wrobel Brian Albert Wrobel ( born April 4 , 1982 in La Crosse , Wisconsin ) is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent . He was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2005 . He played college football at Winona State . Wrobel has also been a member of the Berlin Thunder , Green Bay Packers and Rhein Fire . Early years . Wrobel was a three - sport letterwinner at DeSoto High School , where he played football , basketball and baseball . Professional career . Seattle Seahawks . Wrobel was not drafted and was signed as an undrafted free agent with the Seattle Seahawks . Green Bay Packers . Wrobel was signed by the Green Bay Packers on January 1 , 2006 . He was released by the Packers on August 29 , 2006 . Berlin Thunder . Wrobel was allocated to the Berlin Thunder for the 2006 NFL Europa season . In a reserve role , he completed 28 of 60 passes for 293 yards and one touchdown and also rushed 16 times for 42 yards and a touchdown . Coaching career . Wrobel now coaches quarterbacks at the University of Wisconsin La Crosse .
Dave Whitsell David A . Whitsell ( born June 14 , 1936 in Shelby , Michigan October 7 , 1999 ) was an American football cornerback in the National Football League for the Detroit Lions , the Chicago Bears , and the New Orleans Saints . He was selected to the Pro Bowl after the 1967 season . Whitsell played college football at Indiana University .
John Pergine John Samuel Pergine ( born September 13 , 1946 in Norristown , Pennsylvania ) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League for the Los Angeles Rams and the Washington Redskins . He played college football at the University of Notre Dame and was drafted in the eleventh round of the 1968 NFL Draft .