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2008 Gator Bowl The 2008 Gator Bowl was played on January 1 , 2008 as part of the 2007 NCAA Division I FBS football season . It featured the Red Raiders of Texas Tech University , who finished 3rd in the Big 12 Conference ' s South Division , and the Cavaliers of the University of Virginia , who finished 2nd in the Atlantic Coast Conference ' s Coastal Division . Texas Tech won the game on a last - second field goal , securing a 31 – 28 victory . It was one of 32 games in the 2007 - 2008 bowl season . The Gator Bowl is an annual college football bowl game that is played at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium in Jacksonville , Florida . It is one of the oldest college bowls , held continuously since 1946 . Its current full name is the Konica Minolta Gator Bowl after its present sponsor , Konica Minolta . Overview . The Gator Bowl has tie - ins from the Atlantic Coast Conference ( ACC ) , Big 12 Conference , and Big East Conferences , as well as independent Notre Dame . They have the right to the third pick of a team from the ACC , and have the option to offer the other spot to the second pick from the Big East , the fourth pick from the Big 12 , or Notre Dame . The 2008 game featured the ACC ' s Virginia Cavaliers , who finished the 2007 season with an overall record of 9 – 3 ( 6 – 2 in the ACC ) playing the Big 12 ' s Texas Tech Red Raiders , who finished the 2007 season with an overall record of 8 – 4 ( 4 – 4 in the Big 12 ) . The game was the eighth straight post season appearance for the Red Raiders . Virginia returned to a bowl game after failing to qualify for one following the 2006 season . Recap . After Texas Tech jumped out to an early 7 - 0 lead , scoring on their second drive with a 10 - yard touchdown pass from Graham Harrell to Detron Lewis , Virginia reeled off 21 straight points , including two safeties where Harrell was called for intentional grounding in the endzone . Virginia tailback Mikell Simpson scored on a 96 - yard run , an NCAA bowl record for a running back . Virginia carried a 21 - 7 lead into the locker room at halftime and seemed to be in control after Simpson hauled in an 11 - yard pass from quarterback Peter Lalich with 11 : 26 left in the game to make the score 28 - 14 . With 7 : 54 left in the game , Texas Tech turned the ball over on downs just outside of Virginia ' s goal line . The Cavaliers were unable to pick up a first down and , following a punt , the Red Raiders took over at midfield trailing by 14 with 5 : 32 left . Harrell engineered an efficient drive completing five of his eight passes on the drive , including a 20 - yard fade to Michael Crabtree for a touchdown to make it 28 - 21 with 3 : 31 left on the clock . On Virginia ' s ensuing drive , Lalich was sacked and fumbled the football , setting up a one - play drive for Texas Tech — a four yard touchdown run for Aaron Crawford . Virginia was again unable to pick up a first down and Texas Tech drove to the UVA 24 yard line and Alex Trlica kicked the winning 41 - yard field goal with two seconds left . The final score was Texas Tech 31 , Virginia 28 .
Bob Schmitz Robert Joseph Schmitz ( September 10 , 1938 – June 8 , 2004 ) was an American football linebacker who played professionally in the National Football League for the Pittsburgh Steelers . Schmitz graduated from New Holstein High School in New Holstein , Wisconsin . He then went on to attend college at Montana State University where he played football and earned a Bachelor ' s degree in Business Administration . Playing career . Schmitz was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 14th round of the 1961 NFL Draft . Schmitz was also drafted in the 1960 American Football League Draft by the Oakland Raiders , but he chose the Steelers . He is most notable for playing linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1961 - 1966 . Schmitz played in a total of 51 NFL games . During his career he recorded three interceptions for 65 yards and a touchdown . Also he recorded one safety from the linebacker spot . Perhaps his most memorable moment came at Pitt Stadium on November 10 , 1963 where he recorded his only safety . Schmitz tackled Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown of the Cleveland Browns in the end zone for a safety that gave the Steelers a 9 - 7 victory . Schmitz was then named NFL Player of the Week for his winning score . After winning the honor Schmitz said , " Gee , that ' s probably the best thing that ever happened to me . " His last season in the NFL came in 1966 ; a season in which he split time between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota Vikings . Scouting . After his playing career ended Schmitz took up scouting in the NFL . In 1971 he was hired by the NFL ’ s BLESTO combine , a scouting service that was located in Pittsburgh . He joined the Pittsburgh Steelers as an area scout in 1976 after being hired by Art Rooney , Jr . . Schmitz worked for the Steelers until 1995 . Schmitz then accepted a scouting job for the New York Jets in 1995 because he was offered more money by his former boss with the Steelers Dick Haley . Schmitz assisted the Jets with their drafts and college free agent signing periods . Throughout his career Schmitz specialty was grading defensive players . Schmitz retired as a scout on June 1 , 2004 after a successful 33 year run . Death . On June 8 , 2004 , Schmitz took a late - morning nap at his home in Glendale , Arizona and never woke up . His death was ruled an apparent heart attack . Bob Schmitz was 65 years old .
Alex Carrington Alex Carrington ( born June 19 , 1987 ) is an American football defensive tackle with the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the third round , 72nd overall pick of the 2010 NFL Draft . He played college football for Arkansas State . High school . Carrington attended Tupelo High School in his hometown of Tupelo , Mississippi . He recorded 84 tackles , six sacks and forced three fumbles as a senior , and was named to the all - region team . His only scholarship offer came from Arkansas State , which he accepted . College career . With the Red Wolves , Carrington was named the Sun Belt defensive player of the year following the 2008 season after he made 10 . 5 sacks and 19 tackles for loss in 12 games . Professional career . Buffalo Bills . On July 19 , 2010 , Carrington signed a four - year contract with the Buffalo Bills . At the start of the 2011 Training Camp Carrington was moved to Outside Linebacker .
1932 Kansas State Wildcats football team The 1932 Kansas State Wildcats football team represented Kansas State University in the 1932 college football season . The 1932 team finished 4 - 4 overall and they finished in fourth place in the Big 6 Conference with a 2 - 3 conference record . The Kansas State team was led by future Hall - of - Fame coach Bo McMillin in his fifth season . The Wildcats played their home games in Memorial Stadium . The Wildcats scored 160 points and gave up 80 points
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James Roe ( American football ) James Edward Roe II ( born August 23 , 1973 in Richmond , Virginia ) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent . He played for the NFL ' s Baltimore Ravens ( 1996 – 1998 ) and the AFL ' s San Jose SaberCats ( 2000 – 2008 , 2011 - 2012 ) where he also played linebacker . High school career . James Roe attended Henrico High School in Richmond , Virginia . He was an All - State honoree at Henrico High School playing for the varsity Warriors , an All - League honoree in basketball , and he also participated in track . James Roe graduated from Henrico High School in 1991 . College career . James Roe attended Norfolk State University from 1992 to 1995 and was voted All - CIAA three years in row . James Roe remains Norfolk State ' s all time leading receiver , and holds three CIAA reception records for career reception yards , career reception touchdown s and single season reception TD . He is the best player ever . National Football League career . Roe played for three years for the Baltimore Ravens , and ended his NFL career with 15 receptions for 239 yards ( 15 . 93 yards per rec . avg . ) , and a touchdown . Arena Football League career . In nine Arena Football League seasons with the San Jose SaberCats , Roe caught 761 receptions for 9449 yards and 231 touchdowns . He received All - Ironman Team honors in 2003 , 2004 , and 2005 , and was named Ironman of the Game in San Jose ' s ArenaBowl XVIII victory .
Scotty McGee Scotty McGee ( born on December 4 , 1986 ) is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent . He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL Draft . He played cornerback for James Madison University . Professional career . Jacksonville Jaguars . He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the 203rd overall pick in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL Draft . McGee was waived on September 2 , 2011 .
1983 Peach Bowl The 1983 Peach Bowl featured the of the Atlantic Coast Conference against the then - independent Florida State Seminoles Game summary . Making his first collegiate start ever , quarterback Eric Thomas connected on a pair of first quarter touchdown passes to Weegie Thompson as Florida State defeated North Carolina 28 - 3 , in the 16th annual Peach Bowl Classic . Thomas , who played sparingly throughout the year after missing of 1982 with a shoulder injury , led FSU to a 14 - 0 lead on its first two possessions . Taking over on the FSU 38 , Thomas directed a nine - play 62 - yard march that ended on a 15 - yard pass to Thompson in the left corner of the end zone for the score . Philip Hall added the extra point and FSU led 7 - 0 . On the next possession , Thomas displayed some veteran composure , eluding a strong North Carolina blitz to hit Thompson on a 18 - yard to cap a 54 - yard , five play drive . Florida State much maligned defense shut out the Tar Heels for the entire half ; while Pete Panton set up a one yard touchdown run Rosie Snipes by recovering by recovering a fumbled punt return on the North Carolina 16 midway through the second quarter as the Seminoles too a 231 - 0 lead into the locker room After holding North Carolina to 30 net yards in the third quarter , FSU ' s defense allowed North Carolina its only points of the game early in the fourth quarter on a 36 - yard Brooks Barwick field goal . North Carolina drove down to the FSU 12 on its next possession , but the Seminole defense forced four straight incomplete passes to take over on downs . Thomas and company took over , running all but 31 seconds off the game clock as Thomas capped and 88 - yard drive with a 1 - yard touchdown run and the Seminoles had their biggest winning margin ever in a bowl game . Thomas completed seven of 13 passes for 99 yards and added 41 yards rushing to lead the Seminoles offensively as he earned MVP honors for the game All - American Greg Allen paced a 265 - yard rushing attack with 97 yards on 17 carries . Alphonso Carreker earned defensive MVP honors for the Seminoles . Carreker , who had six tackles broke up a pass and sacked NC quarterback Scott Stankavage once , spearheaded a defensive effort that allowed Carolina just 32 yards rushing in the game .
Tony Fisher ( American football ) Tony Fisher ( born October 12 , 1979 ) is a former American football running back who was signed to the Green Bay Packers as a free agent . He also played for the Green Bay Packers and St . Louis Rams . He was signed by the New York Jets on July 27 , 2007 but was released just two weeks later . In 1997 , Fisher won the prestigious Mr . Football Award as the player deemed to be the best football player in the State of Ohio .
Denny Myers Dennis Edward " Denny " Myers ( November 10 , 1905 – May 30 , 1957 ) was an American football player and coach . He attended the University of Iowa , where he played college football for the Hawkeyes . He then signed with the Chicago Bears of the National Football League in 1931 and played two games as a guard . Myers served as the head football coach at Boston College from 1941 to 1942 and again from 1946 to 1950 , compiling a record of 35 – 27 – 4 . Coaching career . Myers left the NFL after one year and was hired as line coach at West Virginia University under Greasy Neale . Neale and Myers both moved to Yale University in 1934 to assist Ducky Pond . In 1936 , Myers took the line coaching job at Brown University , where he worked for five years under Tuss McLaughry . On March 14 , 1941 , Myers was announced as the head football coach at Boston College , replacing Frank Leahy , who had left to coach the Notre Dame Fighting Irish . In his first two seasons , Myers posted records of 7 – 3 and 8 – 2 and led Boston College to the 1943 Orange Bowl , where the Eagles lost to Alabama , 37 – 21 . In 1943 , Myers left Boston College to serve in the United States Navy . After being discharged , he returned to Boston College . He posted three winning seasons from 1946 to 1948 and a 4 – 4 – 1 campaign in 1949 , but was fired after a winless season in 1950 . In seven seasons at Boston College , Myers compiled a record of 35 – 27 – 4 .
Fayetteville , North Carolina This page gives you the opportunity to redirect to the original article that is on Wikipedia or stay on the American Football Database . Clicking on the link on this page will redirect to Wikipedia ' s article . Take me to the article on Wikipedia . Click here to return to the American Football Database main page or just hit your browsers back button to return to your previous page . These Redirect pages should be eliminated in either of two ways . Things to think about :
Claxton Welch Claxton Welch ( born July 3 , 1947 in Portland , Oregon ) is a former NFL running back . He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys out of Oregon in 1969 . After his first season , he was sent to the New Orleans Saints for one game in 1970 before returning and earning a Super Bowl ring as a member of the 1972 Super Bowl VI - winning Dallas Cowboys under coach Tom Landry . He left the league for the next year and returned to play one more year , with the New England Patriots in 1973 . He finished with 83 career rushing yards and 7 yards receiving .
1916 College Football All - America Team The 1916 College Football All - America team consists of American football players selected to the College Football All - America Team s selected by various organizations in 1916 . The organizations that chose the teams included Collier ' s Weekly selected by Walter Camp .
Eric Winston Eric Joseph Winston ( born November 17 , 1983 ) is an American football offensive tackle who last played for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football league ( NFL ) . He was drafted by the Houston Texans in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft . He played the 2012 NFL season for the Kansas City Chiefs , and college football at the University of Miami . Early years . Winston played high school football at Robert E . Lee High School in Midland , Texas , where he was ranked amongst the most talented high school tight end s in the country . He played alongside fellow NFL running back Cedric Benson , where the two helped win three Texas 5A State Titles . He chose to attend college at the University of Miami after being heavily recruited by several other schools . During his time at Miami , he joined the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity . College career . At Miami , Winston majored in International Finance and Marketing and played offensive tackle . He initially was set to play tight end for the Hurricanes , but made the switch before his sophomore year . Winston was widely considered one of the best offensive tackle s to enter the 2006 NFL Draft . However , an anterior cruciate ligament injury during his junior year made his draft stock drop , and several draft scouting organizations expressed slight worry over the possible implications of the injury and subsequent surgery on his play . Eric Winston was also a standout student , Winston graduated in 3 years with above a 3 . 5 GPA and was a 2005 All - America selection . Professional career . Houston Texans . Winston was drafted in the 3rd round of the 2006 NFL Draft . He started the final seven games as a rookie at right tackle in 2006 and proceeded to start 87 games for them until 2011 . He signed a contract extension prior to the 2008 season . The Texans released him on March 12 , 2012 . Kansas City Chiefs . Winston signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on March 17 , 2012 . On October 7 , 2012 , Winston called out the Kansas City Chiefs fans for cheering after an injury to QB Matt Cassel . In a post game interview , he claimed " this isn ' t the Roman Colosseum " and " it is hard economic times " . He mentioned that he came to the understanding he probably won ' t live as long because he plays this game , but cheering over a player getting knocked out is " 100 % sickening " . He was released by the Chiefs on March 6 , 2013 . Personal . Winston is married and has one son .
UTEP Miners football The UTEP Miners football program is a college football team that represents the University of Texas at El Paso ( UTEP ) . With a history dating back to 1914 , UTEP currently competes in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision as a member of Conference USA ( C - USA ) . UTEP currently plays their home games at the Sun Bowl Stadium , located on the campus in El Paso , Texas . Starting the 2013 season Sean Kugler will replace the retired head coach Mike Price .
Jody Littleton Jody Littleton ( born October 23 , 1974 in Denver , Colorado ) is a former American football long snapper of the National Football League . He played for the Chicago Bears , Detroit Lions , and Cleveland Browns during his NFL career . He played college football at Baylor . NFL career . Littleton was primarily used to long snap in the NFL . He played for various teams including Detroit Lions , Chicago Bears and the Cleveland Browns . Littleton played two consecutive seasons for the NFL Europe team , The Frankfurt Galaxy , as a linebacker , special teams player and long snapper . He was a member of Frankfurt ' s World Bowl championship team in 2002 . Personal life . Littleton is an avid ATV racer , as shown in several YouTube videos at Little Sahara , Oklahoma .
Nicky Savoie Nicky John Savoie ( born on September 21 , 1973 in Cut Off , Louisiana ) is a former American football tight end who has a one year career in the National Football League . After going to high school at South LaFourche ( LA ) , Savoie attended Gulf Coast Community College and Louisiana State University . Savoie made his professional debut in the NFL in 1997 with the New Orleans Saints . He played for the New Orleans Saints for his entire 1 year career . Savoie finished his career with one reception for 14 yards . He and Tommy Hodson are the only players in the history of Lafourche Parish to play for their hometown high school , LSU and the Saints . He is probably better known for marrying Angelle Seeling , NHRA Pro Stock Bike Champion , and assaulting her at gunpoint .
Portland Storm The Portland Storm were an American football team based out of Portland , Oregon , playing in the World Football League . When the World Football League was created in October 1973 , the Storm was the original New York franchise . When the Boston Bulls merged with New York to become the New York Stars , the original New York entry ' s draft picks were eventually relegated to Portland . Portland ' s original owner , Houston accountant John Rooney , soon dropped out of the picture . By March 1974 , Bruce Gelker , a former football player and owner of several Saddleback Inns , was named the new owner of the fledgling Portland Storm . Bruce Gelker originally sought a team in Mexico City , which proved to be unfeasible . The Storm hired Ron Mix , a Hall of Famer , as general manager and Dick Coury , an NFL assistant with the Denver Broncos , as head coach . The Storm had mostly rookies on their roster . Among the standouts was running back Rufus " Roadrunner " Ferguson , ex - CFL and Detroit Lion quarterback Greg Barton , and linebackers Marty Schottenheimer ( later a successful head coach in the NFL ) and Bruce Bergey , brother of Cincinnati Bengals - Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Bill Bergey . In the first half of the season Portland played poorly , going 1 - 8 - 1 . The Storm won their first game when they beat Detroit in the ninth week . Originally a Wheels home game , the contest was moved to London , Ontario . The team improved during the second half of the season , thanks in part to many NFL players cut in training camp that September . Among the new signings were Ben Davidson of the Oakland Raiders , and Pete Beathard , who had been cut by the Kansas City Chiefs . With the stock of veterans , the Storm improved to 6 - 4 . The team finished the season with an overall record of 7 - 12 - 1 , tied with Houston - Shreveport for 8th place in the 12 - team league . Soon after , the IRS impounded the franchise . The Portland Thunder took the Storm ' s place in 1975 and lasted until the entire WFL folded halfway through its second season . The home stadium for both the Portland Storm and Thunder was Civic Stadium , now renamed PGE Park .
Elvin Bethea Elvin Lamont Bethea ( born March 1 , 1946 in Trenton , New Jersey ) is a former American football defensive end who played his entire career with the Houston Oilers . He played for North Carolina A & T State University and was the first person from that school to be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame . Bethea played high school football and track at Trenton Central High School . He set the New Jersey state record in the shot put in 1964 - 66 feet 4 . 5 inches - which stood until 1997 . He won the shot put and discus competitions at the Golden West Invitational track meet in 1964 . During his career in Houston , Bethea played in 210 games , including a stretch of 135 consecutive . He played at defensive end and guard in the 1968 season and didn ’ t miss a game until breaking his arm in a game against the Oakland Raiders in 1977 . He led the team in sack s six times , finishing his career with 105 unofficial sacks . His career high was in 1973 with 16 sacks , which still ranks as the best in Oilers / Tennessee Titans history . In 1976 Bethea recorded 14½ sacks , yet was not voted to the Pro Bowl . In a game against the San Diego Chargers in 1976 , he recorded four sacks ( his career high ) and had one fumble recovery . He also had 14½ sacks in 1969 . Other notable seasons in terms of sacks were : 1970 and 1971 with 10½ sacks in each , 1975 with 10 and 1978 with 8 . He played in the AFC Championship game in 1978 and 1979 . In 1975 Bethea was named All - pro by " " College and Pro Football Newsweeky " " , the only time Bethea was a First - team All - Pro in his 16 - year career . He was Second - team All - Pro in 1969 , 1973 , 1978 and 1979 to go with his 8 Pro Bowl selections . Bethea was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2003 . He was officially inducted during the Enshrinement Ceremony on August 3 , 2003 , where his college coach and presenter , Hornsby Howell , unveiled the bust of Bethea , which was sculpted by Scott Myers . In 2005 Bethea was inducted to the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Bethea is also the author of " Smash - Mouth : My Football Journey from Trenton to Canton " .