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Game manager In American football , a game manager is a quarterback who makes a minimum number of mistakes for a team that relies on its defense and rushing offense to win games . The player is expected to not lose games with interception s , fumble s , or poor decisions . It is commonly used to describe a quarterback on a winning team who does not accumulate large individual statistics such as passing yards and touchdown s . " The New York Times " called it a " backhanded compliment " . The " San Francisco Chronicle " wrote , " As consolation . . . Quarterbacks are called game managers only if they ' re winning . " The " Associated Press " opined , " But like any cliche , [ " game manager " is ] oversimplified " . Former Indianapolis Colts president Bill Polian laughed , " Every quarterback is a game manager , it ' s what the job is all about . " College coach Nick Saban added that " I don ' t think you can be a good quarterback unless you ' re a really good game manager . " The " Los Angeles Times " noted that although Trent Dilfer was not an " elite " quarterback , the 2000 Baltimore Ravens won the Super Bowl with a dominant defense and Dilfer as a game manager .
Lawrence Vickers Lawrence Blanchard Vickers , Jr . ( born May 8 , 1983 ) is an American football fullback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League ( NFL ) . He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the sixth round of the 2006 NFL Draft . He played college football for the University of Colorado Buffaloes . Early years . Four year letterman at Forest Brook High School in Houston , Texas . College career . He played for the University of Colorado Buffaloes during his college career . Vickers saw limited playing time as a true freshman in 2002 . He saw action in 11 games , including the Alamo Bowl ( no starts ) , seeing time on both offense ( at fullback ) and on special teams ; he was a regular at the end of the year in CU ’ s Stack - I formation ( two fullbacks ) . He had seven rushes for 25 yards on the year , and also caught one pass for seven yards . In 2003 , he played in 11 games on both offense and special teams , started six of those games at FB and finished with 100 yards on 28 carries with one TD . He also finished with 15 receptions for 123 yards and one TD . As a junior in 2004 , Vickers started seven games and finished with 63 carries for 252 yards and two TD ' s , and 28 receptions for 290 yards . He remained the Buffs No . 1 FB and backup RB as a senior in 2005 , when he finished with 258 yards and nine TDs on 73 carries and 152 yards and two TDs on 26 receptions . He was an Ethnic Studies / Sociology major . It has also been revealed that he is allergic to ants . Professional career . Cleveland Browns . Vickers was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the 6th round , pick 11 ( 180th overall ) of the 2006 NFL draft . Serving as the team ' s backup fullback behind Terrelle Smith , Vickers started one game , earning three rushing attempts for two yards and catching six passes for 60 yards . He saw significant time on special teams , having five kick returns for 84 yards . He made his NFL debut versus the New Orleans Saints on September 10 . Vickers took over the fullback position in 2007 and played in every game with 14 starts . He was Jamal Lewis ' primary lead blocker , helping him rush for 1 , 304 yards and 9 touchdowns . He also had 15 carries for 43 yards and 13 receptions for 91 yards and 2 touchdowns . For his efforts , Vickers was named as a second alternate for the 2008 Pro Bowl at fullback . In his four seasons , Vickers has scored 3 touchdowns , all on short - yardage receptions . All of his touchdowns were scored against the division rival Pittsburgh Steelers . Houston Texans . On August 3 , 2011 , Lawrence Vickers signed with the Houston Texans . Vickers was released by Houston on March 13 , 2012 . Dallas Cowboys . Vickers was signed to a two year deal by the Dallas Cowboys on March 14 , 2012 .
2000 Silicon Valley Football Classic The 2000 Silicon Valley Football Classic was a post - season college football bowl game between the Air Force Falcons and the Fresno State Bulldogs on December 31 , 2000 , at Spartan Stadium in San Jose , California . Air Force won the game 37 – 34 ; while Air Force led 34 – 7 at halftime , Fresno State came within three points of tying the game before failing to score on a fake field goal in the last minute of the game .
Nick Eddy Nicholas Matthew Eddy ( born August 23 , 1944 in Dunsmuir , California ) was raised in Tracy , California . A broad - shouldered 6 feet , 195 lbs , he attended the University of Notre Dame on a football scholarship . Eddy was a standout running back and kick returner . Eddy was an All - American halfback , leading Notre Dame to the 1966 National Championship . He finished third to Steve Spurrier and Bob Griese in the 1966 Heisman Trophy balloting . The Detroit Lions drafted Eddy in the 1966 NFL Draft . Eddy played for the Lions from 1967 – 1972 , although he was never a star . He was hampered by knee injuries . Eddy appeared as himself in the George Plimpton movie , " Paper Lion " . Eddy and his spouse and family live in Modesto , California . Eddy obtained a Mild Moderate Specialist teaching credential from Chapman University in Modesto in 2005 . He currently teaches a Special Education for Modesto City Schools . Eric C . Hansen devotes a chapter to Eddy in his book , " Notre Dame : Where Have You Gone " ( 2005 ) .
Ted Nesser Theodore Nesser Jr . was a professional football player - coach in the " Ohio League " and the early National Football League . During his career he played mainly for the Columbus Panhandles , however he did also play for a little for the Massillon Tigers , Akron Indians , Canton Bulldogs and the Shelby Blues . He was also a member of the Nesser Brothers , a group consisting of seven brothers who made - up the most famous football family in the United States from 1907 until the mid - 1920s . Ted was the first Nesser to make money at football , playing for Massillon ' s state championship teams in 1904 , 1905 and 1906 . Ted was considered the toughest of the Nesser brothers . In 1906 , he reputedly ended the career of Willie Heston , a former Michigan All - American , with a hard tackle in a Massillon Tigers - Canton Bulldogs game . In 1908 , Ted reputedly stayed for a game with two broken bones protruding from an arm , just because he thought that his brothers needed him . Nesser was also reported to have had broken his nose at least eight times . He was also considered a football genius and is credited with originating several plays including the triple pass , the criss - cross and the short kickoff . These plays became popular in the college game of that day . None of the Nesser brothers attended college . However in 1909 , Texas A & M coach Charley Moran , fearing a loss to Texas , offered to pay Ted for his help . Even though Ted had never finished high school , he wore a freshman beanie on campus and suited up for the game . The Aggies never trailed , so Ted never got in , but afterward Moran paid him $ 200 for his trouble . Ted ' s son Charlie also played briefly for the Panhandles in 1921 . This is marked as the only father - son combination to play together in NFL history .
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1996 LSU Tigers football team The 1996 LSU Tigers football team represented Louisiana State University in the 1996 NCAA Division I - A football season . LSU finished with a 10 – 2 overall record ( 6 – 2 in SEC play ) after defeating Clemson Tigers , 10 – 7 , in the Peach Bowl . It was Gerry DiNardo ' s second season as head coach and the Tigers built upon the previous year ' s success with their first ten - win season and bowl win since 1987 . The Tigers tied for the SEC West title with Alabama , but had lost to the Tide 26 – 0 in Baton Rouge in a game that was notable for being Shaun Alexander ' s breakout performance .
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1988 NFL Draft The 1988 NFL Draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players . It is officially known as the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting . The draft was held April 24 – 25 , 1988 . The league also held a supplemental draft after the regular draft and before the regular season . Notably , the first player selected at the quarterback position did not come until the 76th pick , in the 3rd round .
1904 Tennessee Volunteers football team The 1904 Tennessee Volunteers football team represented the University of Tennessee in the 1904 college football season . The team was led by its fourth new coach in six years , S . D . Crawford , who coached the team for a single season . On November 24 , 1904 , Tennessee beat Alabama for the first time in school history .
LSU Tigers football , 1900 – 09 1900 . Overview . After a year with coach John P . Gregg , the Tigers rehired Edmond A . Chavanne for coaching position at LSU football for the 1900 season , which featured two games against Millsaps , one at Tulane , and one against Louisiana State University alumni . Schedule . " Source : Tiger Droppings 1900 LSU Tigers football team 1901 . Overview . Edmond A . Chavanne left the Tigers following the 1900 season and was replaced by W . S . Boreland as head coach in 1901 , leading the team to a successful 5 – 1 season . Tulane forfeited the game on November 16 . Schedule . " Source : 1901 LSU Tigers football team 1902 . Overview . W . S . Boreland returns in 1902 for his second season as LSU head coach . The seven - game 1902 season was the longest for the Tigers since their first game in 1893 and also featured the most amount of games on the road ; five games played away and only two in Baton Rouge . 1903 . Overview . 1903 was W . S . Boreland ' s third and final season as LSU head coach as he finished 4 – 5 for the season ( 15 – 7 in all three years as head coach ) . The 1903 season broke the previous season ' s record for most games played ( seven ) with nine games . The Tigers played four home games ; three in Baton Rouge and one in New Orleans , but were on the road the rest of the season . For the 1903 season , point values were different from those used in contemporary games . In 1903 a touchdown was worth five points , a field goal was worth five points and an conversion ( PAT ) was worth one point . Schedule . " Source : 1903 LSU Tigers football team 1906 . " Source : Tiger Droppings 1906 LSU Tigers football team 1908 . The 1908 LSU Tigers football team , coached by Edgar Wingard , played their way to a 10 – 0 record and have been recognized as national champions by the National Championship Foundation , however , LSU does not officially recognize this season as a national championship season .
1909 Alabama Crimson Tide football team The 1909 Alabama Crimson Tide football team ( variously " Alabama " , " UA " or " Bama " ) represented the University of Alabama in the 1909 college football season . It was the Crimson Tide ' s 17th overall and 14th season as a member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association ( SIAA ) . The team was led by head coach J . W . H . Pollard , in his fourth year , and played their home games at the University of Alabama Quad in Tuscaloosa and the Birmingham Fairgrounds in Birmingham , Alabama . They finished the season with a record of five wins , one loss and two ties ( 5 – 1 – 2 overall , 4 – 1 – 2 in the SIAA ) . Defensively , Alabama had six consecutive shutout s to go 5 – 0 – 1 before they surrendered their first touchdown against Tulane in their 5 – 5 tie . Alabama completed their season with a 12 – 5 loss to LSU at Birmingham to finish 5 – 1 – 2 . Schedule . For the 1909 season , point values were different from those used in contemporary games . In 1909 a touchdown was worth five points , a field goal was worth three points and an extra point ( PAT ) was worth one point . References . General Specific
D . " Red " Wilson D . " Red " Wilson was an award winning and all - star Canadian football player , playing from 1922 to 1931 . Primarily playing tackle ( called " middle " ) , Wilson also played guard ( " inside " ) and flying wing . Wilson played for the Toronto Argonauts from 1922 to 1930 , including 52 regular season games and a team record 21 playoff games . His best season was 1929 , when he was named team captain and won the Jeff Russel Memorial Trophy at best player in the east . He then retired , but returned to the Argos for one more season , and finished his career playing with the Sarnia Imperials in 1931 .
1950 Sugar Bowl The 1950 edition to the Sugar Bowl featured the second ranked Oklahoma Sooners and the 9th ranked LSU Tigers . Prior to the game , former LSU player Piggy Barnes was caught spying on Oklahoma practices with a telescope and a camera . After a scoreless first quarter , Leon Heath scored on touchdown runs of 86 and 34 yards in the second quarter , as Oklahoma built a 14 - 0 lead . He would finish the game with 170 yards on 15 carries with two scores . In the third quarter , Pearson threw a 34 yard touchdown pass to Thomas as Oklahoma extended its lead to 21 - 0 . In the fourth quarter , Thomas and Royal scored on runs of 5 yard each as Oklahoma won 35 - 0 . Leon Heath was named Sugar Bowl MVP .
Rudy Burgess Rudolph Donnavon " Rudy " Burgess ( born September 19 , 1984 in Brooklyn , New York ) is a gridiron football wide receiver for the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League . He was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2008 . He played college football at Arizona State . Burgess has also been a member of the New York Jets and Chicago Bears . In college , he became just the 14th player in NCAA history to record over 1 , 000 rushing , receiving and returns yards .
2003 Kentucky Wildcats football team The 2003 Kentucky Wildcats football team represented the University of Kentucky during the 2003 NCAA Division I - A football season . The team participated as members of the Southeastern Conference in the Eastern Division . They played their home games at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington , Kentucky . The team was coached by Rich Brooks .
Roosevelt Leaks Roosevelt Leaks , Jr . ( born January 31 , 1953 in Brenham , Texas ) was an American football running back in the NFL for the Baltimore Colts and Buffalo Bills . He played college football at the University of Texas . Leaks was an All - America n at Texas , In 2005 he was inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame .
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Ray Preston ( American football ) Raymond Preston ( born January 25 , 1954 in Lawrence , Massachusetts ) is a former American football linebacker who played nine years from 1976 to 1984 with the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League . Preston played college football at Syracuse University , where he earned All - America honors in 1975 and was a team captain . He was drafted in the eleventh round of the 1976 NFL Draft by the Chargers . His son Duke Preston is currently an offensive lineman for the Dallas Cowboys .
Ben Aldridge ( defensive back ) Bennie Leo Aldridge ( October 24 , 1926May 14 , 1956 ) was an American football defensive back and a halfback in the National Football League who played for the New York Yanks , the Dallas Texans , the San Francisco 49ers and the Green Bay Packers . Aldridge played his college football at Oklahoma State University and played 43 professional games from 1950 – 1953 .
80th Grey Cup The 80th Grey Cup was the 1992 Canadian Football League championship game played between the Calgary Stampeders and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Toronto ' s SkyDome . The Stampeders had little trouble defeating the Blue Bombers , 24 - 10 . Game summary . Calgary Stampeders ( 24 ) - TDs , David Sapunjis , Allen Pitts ; FGs , Mark McLoughlin ( 3 ) ; cons . , McLoughlin ( 2 ) ; single , McLoughlin . Winnipeg Blue Bombers ( 10 ) - TDs , Gerald Alphin ; FGs , Troy Westwood ; cons . , Westwood . First Quarter CGY — FG McLoughlin 37 - yard kick CGY — Single McLoughlin 50 - yard field goal miss CGY — TD Sapunjis 35 - yard pass from Flutie ( McLoughlin convert ) Second Quarter CGY — FG McLoughlin 17 - yard kick CGY — FG McLoughlin 17 - yard kick Third Quarter " No Scoring " Fourth Quarter CGY — TD Pitts 15 - yard pass from Flutie ( McLoughlin convert ) WPG — FG Westwood 46 - yard kick WPG — TD Alphin 27 - yard pass from McManus ( Westwood convert ) The Calgary Stampeders made back - to - back trips to the Grey Cup , this time with another quarterback at the helm . Doug Flutie , the two - time CFL Most Outstanding Player , added a Grey Cup title to his legacy , leading the Stampeders to their 1992 Grey Cup championship . The Stampeders jumped out to a 24 - 0 lead before the Winnipeg Blue Bombers were able to put points on the scoreboard . Flutie got the Stampeders within scoring range on four of Calgary ’ s first five offensive possessions . Flutie hit Derrick Crawford on the game ’ s opening play for a 39 - yard completion to set up Mark McLoughlin ’ s 37 - yard field goal to open the scoring . Flutie and Crawford hooked up again on Calgary ’ s next series , this time for a 41 - yard gain , but McLoughlin missed on a 50 - yard field goal attempt good for a single point . Crawford , who was the fourth - leading receiver on the club during the regular season , ended the game with 162 yards to lead all receivers . Near the end of the first quarter , Dave Sapunjis reeled in a 35 - yard touchdown pass from Flutie , and the rout was on . McLoughlin added a pair of 17 - yard field goals in the second quarter , as the Stampeders held a 17 - 0 lead at halftime . Following an uneventful third quarter , Flutie threw for his second touchdown of the game , connecting with Allen Pitts on a 15 - yard play . Winnipeg quarterback Matt Dunigan ’ s string of sub - par Grey Cups continued , as he was limited to just 47 passing yards . He was replaced by Danny McManus in the final quarter . McManus was able to ignite the Winnipeg offence , but by then it was too late . Troy Westwood kicked a 46 - yard field goal to put the Blue Bombers on the scoreboard , and McManus hit Gerald Alphin on a 27 - yard touchdown pass to complete the scoring . McManus was 7 of 18 passing for 155 yards .
List of Pro Football Hall of Fame Game broadcasters The following is a list of the television networks and announcers that have broadcast the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game throughout the years . Fox Sports will air the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game starting in 2012 . Radio . Westwood One owns national radio rights ; it is the only exhibition game to air on a nationwide network . Each team ' s radio network is also allowed to broadcast the games ( albeit usually with fewer affiliates since exhibition games are traditionally much lower priority to non - sports and non - flagship stations ) .
John McCarthy ( American football ) John Patrick McCarthy was a professional football player in the National Football League . He played in the league for just one season in 1944 . McCarthy played for " Card - Pitt " , a team that was the result of a temporary merger between the Chicago Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers . The teams merger was result of the manning shortages experienced league - wide due to World War II . McCarthy was brought in as the team ' s quarterback after starter Coley McDonough was drafted into the United States Army just six days prior to the team ' s second game . During a game against the Green Bay Packers , McCarthy ' s 35 yard - per - punt average emboldened Card - Pitt to release Johnny Martin . At the end of the season , the Card - Pitt passers completed just 31 percent of their attempts , with eight touchdown s and 41 interception s ( a record at the time , and still the third highest total in NFL history ) . McCarthy threw 13 of those interceptions , and didn ’ t throw a single touchdown pass . His quarterback rating was an astounding 3 . 0 .
Fred McNeill Frederick Arnold McNeill ( born May 6 , 1952 ) was a linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League for 12 seasons from 1974 - 1985 . McNeill was selected out of UCLA by the Vikings in the first round of the 1974 NFL Draft with the 17th overall selection . He played on defenses that led the NFC in fewest points allowed in 1976 and the NFL in fewest total yards allowed in 1975 and fewest passing yards allowed in 1976 . McNeill appeared in 2 Super Bowl s with the Vikings , Super Bowl IX and Super Bowl XI . McNeill blocked a punt in Super Bowl XI . During his last campaign with the Vikings , he began his studies at the William Mitchell College of Law , where graduated at the top of his class . He has had to endure chronic traumatic encephalopathy ( CTE ) in recent years . McNeill was voted into the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame in 2012 .
Maxwell Football Club The Maxwell Football Club ( originally called the Maxwell Football Club of Philadelphia ) was established in 1935 to promote safety in the game of American football . Named in honor of the late Robert W . ( Tiny ) Maxwell , legendary college player , official , and sports columnist , the club was founded by his friend Bert Bell , then owner of the Philadelphia Eagles professional football team and later commissioner of the National Football League . The awards are presented during the spring of the following year . As of 2012 , the club ' s president is Ron Jaworski , former NFL quarterback . The club ' s headquarters are located in Ambler , Pennsylvania . Awards . The club presents several awards annually to professional , college , and high - school football players , coaches , and others , including :