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Frank Dempsey James Franklin Dempsey ( May 27 , 1925 – June 1 , 2013 ) was an American college and professional football player who was a linebacker and lineman in the National Football League ( NFL ) and the Canadian Football League ( CFL ) for six seasons in the 1950s . Dempsey played college football for the University of Florida , and thereafter , he played professionally for the Chicago Bears of the NFL and the Hamilton Tiger - Cats and Ottawa Rough Riders of the CFL . Early years . Dempsey was born in Dothan , Alabama in 1925 . He attended Miami Senior High School in Miami , Florida , and he played high school football for the Miami Stingarees . College career . Dempsey attended the University of Florida in Gainesville , Florida , where he played for coach Raymond Wolf ' s Florida Gators football team from 1946 to 1949 . He was a standout lineman on offense and defense for the Gators at the lowest point in the history of their football program , ironically dubbed the " Golden Era " by the players . Dempsey graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor ' s degree in physical education in 1950 , and he was later inducted into the University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame as a " Gator Great " in 1971 . Dempsey was remembered as a good - natured mischief maker and for the pranks and activities of his teammates that revolved around his World War II - era surplus Jeep . Professional career . The Chicago Bears selected Dempsey in the thirteenth round ( 166th pick overall ) of the 1950 NFL Draft , and he played in thirty - nine games for the Bears from to . He was a versatile player , and at different times , he played both offense and defense , including linebacker , guard and tackle . Dempsey played his final two professional seasons in the CFL , first for the Hamilton Tiger - Cats in and the first part of , and then for the Ottawa Rough Riders during the latter part of the 1955 season . He was selected as a CFL East All - Star in the first CFL All - Star Game in 1955 . Life after football . After Dempsey ' s professional football career ended , he remained in Canada and became the owner of a successful gun and sporting goods store . He is now retired and lives in Oakville , Ontario .
Arjei Franklin Arjei Franklin ( born April 25 , 1982 in Toronto , Ontario , Canada ) is a retired Canadian professional football slotback who played for the Calgary Stampeders and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League . Franklin is an alumnus of Agincourt Collegiate Institute . Professional career . Winnipeg Blue Bombers . Franklin was drafted by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the 2006 CFL Draft , 3rd round , 19th overall , after starring at University of Windsor . Calgary Stampeders . He was traded to the Calgary Stampeders on September 20 , 2009 . On February 7 , 2013 , Franklin retired from professional football .
Kyle Love Kyle William Love ( born November 18 , 1986 ) is an American football defensive lineman for the New England Patriots of the National Football League ( NFL ) . He was signed by the Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2010 . He played college football at Mississippi State . Early years . Love was born in South Korea , where his father was stationed as an officer in the United States Army . He attended North Clayton High School in College Park , Georgia , where he was a four - year starter on the school ' s football team . He was honored as the team ' s Offensive Lineman of the Year in 2003 , and as Defensive Lineman of the Year in 2004 . College career . Following high school , Love attended Mississippi State University , where he played in seven games as a reserve defensive lineman as a true freshman in 2006 , finishing the season with seven tackles . In 2007 , Love started 9 of 13 games at defensive tackle , recording 17 tackles , 3 . 5 tackles for a loss , and a fumble recovery . As a junior in 2008 , Love made two starts along the defensive line , appearing in 12 games overall and finishing with 14 tackles and two sacks . Love started 12 games as a senior in 2009 , recording a career - high 19 tackles . Professional career . New England Patriots . 2010 season . After going undrafted in the 2010 NFL Draft , Love signed with the New England Patriots . He became one of two undrafted rookies to make the Patriots ' 2010 , opening day roster ( the other was linebacker Dane Fletcher ) , and made his NFL debut as a reserve in Week 2 against the New York Jets . He was then inactive until Week 10 , when he filled in for an injured Myron Pryor as a defensive line reserve . Love made his first career start in the Patriots ' season finale against the Miami Dolphins . He finished his rookie season with seven tackles and one sack in nine games played . 2011 season . Love took a bigger role in the Patriots ' defense in 2011 , as he was active for all 16 games . In the Patriots ' 3 - 4 defense , they often used Love at nose tackle , moving Vince Wilfork to defensive end . He started 13 regular - season games , becoming a regular season in the Patriots ' Week 4 game against the Oakland Raiders . Love finished the season with 33 tackles and three sacks ; in the Patriots ' 45 – 10 playoff rout of the Denver Broncos , Love recorded his first pass defended . Love led the Patriots to Super Bowl XLVI but the Patriots would eventually lose to the New York Giants 17 - 21 . 2012 season . Love played all 16 games combining with Vince Wilfork as a double defensive tackle combo . Love had 25 tackles and 1 . 5 sacks during the 2012 season . The Patriots would go on to the AFC Championship for the second straight year but lost to the Baltimore Ravens 13 - 28 .
Bruce Gossett Bruce Gossett ( born November 9 , 1941 in Canonsburg , Pennsylvania ) is a former National Football League placekicker from 1964 - 1974 . He was in the Pro Bowl twice . He scored 100 points in six of his seasons . He was first team Sporting News All NFL in 1964 , 1966 , All NFC in 1973 , and Sporting News first team All NFC in 1973 He scored 1 , 031 points in a 6 year NFL career . He wore number 30 .
David Nelson ( American football ) David Alan Nelson ( born November 7 , 1986 ) is an American football wide receiver who last played for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League ( NFL ) . He played college football for the University of Florida , where he was a member of two BCS National Championship teams . He was signed by the Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2010 . He is currently a free agent . Early years . Nelson was born in Wichita Falls , Texas in 1986 . He began his high school career at 1A Petrolia High School , winning the 2002 Texas 1A State Championship . Beginning his Junior year , He attended S . H . Rider High School in Wichita Falls , where he played high school football for the Rider Raiders . As a senior , Nelson was team captain and had ninety - one reception s for 1 , 641 yards and eighteen touchdown s . College career . Nelson received an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville , Florida , where he played for coach Urban Meyer ' s Florida Gators football team from 2005 to 2009 . The Gators coaching staff elected to redshirt Nelson as a true freshman in 2004 . During his time as a Gator , the team won two SEC Championship Game s ( 2006 , 2008 ) and two BCS National Championship Game s ( 2007 , 2009 ) . The highlight of his senior season in 2009 was a four - reception day for fifty - three yards against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2009 SEC Championship Game . During his four - season college career , Nelson played in forty - four games , started fourteen , and made forty - six receptions for 630 yards ( a 13 . 7 - yard average ) and seven touchdowns . Nelson was also the recipient of Tim Tebow ' s " Jump Pass " in the 2009 BCS National Championship Game which cemented their 24 - 14 victory over the Oklahoma Sooners . Nelson graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor ' s degree in sociology in 2009 . Professional career . The Buffalo Bills signed Nelson as undrafted free agent , and he made his professional debut in the Bills ' October 3 , 2010 game against the New York Jets . Nelson had two consecutive touchdowns in the 2010 - 2011 season coming from quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick versus Cleveland and Miami , in weeks 14 and 15 . Following the 2012 season , the Bills did not tender a new contract , and he became an unrestricted free agent .
Reading Express The Reading Express are a professional indoor football team based out of Reading , Pennsylvania . They are a member of the Indoor Football League , having begun play as a member of the American Indoor Football League 2006 . They play their home games at the Sovereign Center . The team was originally going to be named the Reading RiverRats , but passed on that name in favor of the " Reading Express . " The RiverRats name and logo was moved to an AIFA team in Pittsburgh in 2007 . On Sunday , March 26 , 2006 , the Express won the AIFL ' s very first overtime game 41 - 38 against the Johnstown Riverhawks on the road , as kicker Erik Rockhold booted the game - winning 45 - yard field goal . On Friday , May 12 , 2006 , the Express managed to knock the Erie Freeze out of the # 1 spot in the conference by getting revenge 59 - 48 . At the end of their inaugural year , the Express held the highest record in the AIFL ' s Northern Conference , at 12 - 2 . This , however , was padded by two games against amateur outdoor franchises - - the Cumberland Cardinals and a team known as the Philadelphia Scorpions , both of which were blowouts . In the opening round of the 2006 AIFL Playoffs , the Express managed to knock out the fourth - seeded Huntington Heroes with a 56 - 23 victory . In the Northern Conference championship game , they faced the second - seeded Canton Legends for the Northern Conference title and a chance to participate in the American Bowl . Unfortunately , the Express got derailed as they got shut out in the second half and fell 44 - 24 . Even though they fell one game shy of the league championship , it wasn ' t a total loss . WR Carmelo Ocasio was named the 2006 Northern Conference Offensive MVP . . In the 2007 season , now part of the AIFL ' s reorganized form ( the American Indoor Football Association ) , the Express built on their success in the previous season , finishing a league - best 14 - 2 in the regular season , defeating the Pittsburgh RiverRats 42 - 24 in the first round , and defeating the Canton Legends 66 - 51 to claim the Northern Conference Championship and earn a trip to AIFA Championship Bowl I at the Florence Civic Center . Unfortunately , the Express got derailed yet again , losing to the Lakeland Thunderbolts 54 - 49 . In the 2009 season , the Express had another fantastic season , finishing the regular season 11 - 3 , defeating the Baltimore Mariners 50 - 20 in the first round , and defeating the Columbus Lions 60 - 51 in the conference championship game to earn another berth in the AIFA Championship Bowl III in Casper , Wyoming . This time in the title game , the Express were overpowering and they defeated the Wyoming Calvary 65 - 42 to win their first AIFA championship . For 2011 , the Express have left the AIFA and are moving to the Indoor Football League . Season - By - Season . ! Totals | | 63 | | 20 | | 0 < nowiki > * < / nowiki > = Current Standing
1981 NCAA Division I - A football season The 1981 NCAA Division I - A football season ended with the Clemson Tigers , unbeaten and untied , taking the national championship after a victory over traditional power Nebraska in the Orange Bowl . This was also the first year of the California Bowl , played in Fresno , California ; this game fancied itself as a " junior " version of the Rose Bowl as it pitted the Big West champion vs . the MAC champion . This was the final season in which the Ivy League competed in Division I - A . ; the league was lowered to Division I - AA ( FCS ) for 1982 . Through 2009 season , the Ivy League has yet to participate in the post - season tournament , despite an automatic bid , citing academic concerns . Octoberfest . Florida State played a brutal series of games known as " Octoberfest " , playing traditional powers Nebraska , Ohio State , Notre Dame , Pittsburgh and LSU all on the road and going 3 - 2 in that stretch . Important game . Clemson ' s match - up with North Carolina proved to be the landmark game of the season and a huge turning point for the ACC . This game which Clemson won 10 – 8 marked the first time two ACC teams met while ranked in the top 10 . ABC broadcast this game live nationally , a huge bit of exposure for what was usually known as a basketball conference . The game ended with Jeff Bryant recovering a lateral with a minute left . Orange Bowl . Clemson ' s Orange Bowl opponent Nebraska featured future NFL stars Roger Craig , Irving Fryar , Mike Rozier , and Dave Rimington while finishing second nationally in rushing with 330 yards per game . But Clemson was able to take advantage of an injury to Nebraska quarterback Turner Gill . Eight out of twelve Nebraska possessions ended in a three and out , they crossed the 50 only four times and ended up with just two scoring opportunities . Entering the game , Clemson was ranked # 1 , Georgia # 2 , then Alabama and Nebraska in one poll and Pittsburgh in another . After Georgia and Alabama had lost in Sugar and Cotton Bowls respectively , The Orange Bowl was for the national championship , although with Pitt beating Georgia , it is likely that Nebraska would have split the title with Pitt had they beaten Clemson . The final score was 22 – 15 . Pittsburgh , which was the consensus number one until being beaten soundly by Penn State in their season finale , beat Georgia , fresh off its second national title , in the Sugar Bowl . Also in the national title hunt till the very end , Alabama lost to number six Texas in the Cotton Bowl Classic . Kenneth Sims of Texas was the first pick overall in the 1982 NFL Draft and was the winner of the Lombardi Award , given to the nation ' s best lineman . Southern Methodist won the Southwest Conference and was ranked fifth , but was ineligible for post - season play due to NCAA probation , but could have still qualified for the national title .
Thomas Smith ( cornerback ) Thomas Lee Smith ( born December 5 , 1970 in Gatesville , North Carolina ) is a former American football defensive back in the National Football League who played for the Buffalo Bills , the Chicago Bears , and the Indianapolis Colts . He played college football at the University of North Carolina . He was a starter for several Bills playoff teams , and was widely regarded as one of the better cornerbacks in the NFL . However , he had a notorious inability to catch the football ; as a result , he missed so many potential interceptions that his superb play was overlooked , and he never received an invitation to the Pro Bowl .
Tom Brown ( American football / baseball ) Thomas William Brown ( born December 12 , 1940 ) is a former National Football League and Major League Baseball player . He also played college football for the University of Maryland . American football . Brown played defensive back for the Green Bay Packers from 1964 – 1968 and for the Washington Redskins during the 1969 season . He intercepted a last - ditch pass in the end zone by quarterback Don Meredith , preserving the Packers ' 34 - 27 victory in the 1966 NFL title game over the Dallas Cowboys . He finished his career with 13 interceptions and six fumble recoveries , including one for a touchdown . He played in the first two Super Bowls while with the Green Bay Packers . He also returned 27 punts and 7 kickoffs . Baseball . Brown played outfield and first base for the Washington Senators of Major League Baseball in 1963 . A switch hitter who threw left - handed , Brown batted a meek . 147 in 61 games and 118 at bats for the Senators , with 17 hits , one home run and four runs batted in . He played two seasons ( 1963 – 1964 ) of minor league baseball in the Senators ' farm system with the York White Roses of the Class AA Eastern League ; in 470 at bats , he batted . 223 with eight home runs and 47 RBI . Personal life . He now owns a little league in Salisbury , Maryland for children ages 5 – 12 for football , baseball , and basketball called Tom Brown ' s Rookie League . The league is open to many ages . The sports included in the league are flag football , baseball and basketball .
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Jim Johnston ( American football ) James Everett Johnston ( April 16 , 1917 – November 17 , 1973 ) was an American football end and running back in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and the Chicago Cardinals . He played college football at the University of Washington and was drafted in the tenth round of the 1939 NFL Draft .
Nick Bellore Nick Bellore ( born May 12 , 1989 ) is an American football linebacker and fullback and Special teamer for the New York Jets of the National Football League . He was signed by the Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2011 . He played college football at Central Michigan University . Early years . Bellore was born in St . Paul , Minnesota , and attended Whitefish Bay High School , graduating in 2007 . He chose to attend Central Michigan for a chance to start at linebacker immediately , despite interest from the University of Wisconsin and Kansas State University . College career . At CMU , Bellore started at inside linebacker his freshman year and through his senior season . Bellore holds the second highest consecutive start streak at CMU with 51 games . He was an All - MAC First Team selection on defense in 2008 , 2009 and 2010 . The Chippewas appeared in three bowl games during Bellore ' s career , winning one ( the 2010 GMAC Bowl ) , only the second bowl win in CMU history . He was also selected as CMU ' s Defensive Player of the Year in 2008 and 2009 . Professional career . New York Jets . After going undrafted in the 2011 NFL Draft , Bellore drew interest as an undrafted free agent from over half of the teams in the NFL . He signed with the Jets on July 26 , 2011 , and was kept on the roster to start the 2011 NFL season . He recorded 19 tackles in the 2011 season mainly on special teams . On October 14th , 2012 , Bellore caught his first career pass on a fake punt by Tim Tebow . He gained 23 yards on the play .
Matt Nagy Matt Nagy ( born April 24 , 1978 ) is a former gridiron football quarterback in the Arena Football League . He played for the New York Dragons , Carolina Cobras , Georgia Force and Columbus Destroyers in his six season career . He was signed by the Dragons as a street free agent in 2002 . He played college football at Delaware . He was formerly the offensive quality control coach for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League , but is now the Quarterbacks Coach for the Kansas City Chiefs under new Head Coach Andy Reid . Playing career . Early years . Nagy played high school football for Pennsylvania powerhouse Manheim Central . College . Nagy played college football for the University of Delaware . Professional career . New York Dragons . Nagy played for the New York Dragons in 2002 . Carolina Cobras . Nagy played for the Carolina Cobras in 2004 . Georgia Force . Nagy replacing injured quarterback Jim Kubiak early in the 2005 season and led the Georgia Force to ArenaBowl XIX . Columbus Destroyers . Nagy was traded to Columbus during the 2006 offseason , and played in two seasons with the team before the AFL folded in 2009 . In 2007 , Nagy led the Destroyers to ArenaBowl XXI , but lost in the championship game to the San Jose SaberCats . Coaching career . High school . During the 2002 and 2003 high school football seasons , Nagy spent time at Cedar Crest High School in Lebanon , Pennsylvania as the quarterbacks coach , as well as serving as the Junior Varsity Offensive Head Coach . While at CCHS , Nagy introduced many plays from his college days at Delaware . Former Juniata College All - American Ray " Shady " Shelley served as the wide receiver coach . Shelley is currently the wide receiver coach for the Warwick ( PA ) Pop Warner B - Team . Nagy was also an assistant coach at Manheim Central High School . From 2008 – 2009 , Nagy was the offensive coordinator for the Palmyra Cougars of Palmyra Area High School in Palmyra , Pennsylvania . Philadelphia Eagles . Nagy was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles on August 10 , 2009 after an injury to backup quarterback Kevin Kolb . Nagy had been working for the Eagles as a coaching intern prior to his signing . The NFL disapproved his contract the following day . Philadelphia disclosed at a press conference that they would not pursue a re - signing of Nagy , but that he would continue to be a coaching intern for the team . He was promoted to coaches assistant on February 9 , 2010 . He was promoted to offensive quality control coach on March 2 , 2011 . Kansas City Chiefs . On January 11 , 2013 , Nagy confirmed that he will now be the Quarterbacks Coach for the Kansas City Chiefs . He will serve under new Head Coach Andy Reid , under whom he previously worked as the quality control coach for the Philadelphia Eagles .
1954 Cleveland Browns season The 1954 Cleveland Browns season was the team ' s fifth season with the National Football League . The Browns ' defense became the first defense in the history of the NFL to lead the league in fewest rushing yards allowed , fewest passing yards allowed and fewest total yards allowed . Assistant coach Weeb Ewbank left the club to coach the Baltimore Colts . Offseason . Defensive Back Don Paul arrived via a trade with the Washington Redskins . The Redskins acquired Paul from the Chicago Cardinals . Upon his arrival in Washington , he fell in disfavour with George Preston Marshall of the Redskins . NFL Draft . The 1954 NFL Draft was one of the biggest busts in Browns history . In the first round , the club selected John Bauer . He would never play for the Browns and only played in two NFL games in his career . The Browns also drafted quarterback Bobby Garrett out of Stanford University . The plan was that he would be the heir to Otto Graham . Garrett suffered from a stuttering problem which hindered his performance in the huddle . Eventually , Garrett would be traded to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for Babe Parilli , although Parilli would not play for the Browns until 1958 .
Daryle Smith Daryle Ray Smith ( January 18 , 1964 – February 11 , 2010 ) was an American football offensive tackle in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys in 1987 and 1988 , the Cleveland Browns in 1989 , and the Philadelphia Eagles from 1990 through 1992 . He was born and raised in Knoxville , Tennessee and played college football at the University of Tennessee . Less than 3 weeks after his 46th birthday , Smith slipped into a coma shortly after checking into the University of Tennessee ' s Medical Center with pancreatic problems . Smith ' s son Lee currently plays tight end for the Buffalo Bills .