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1916 Pittsburgh Panthers football team The 1916 Pittsburgh Panthers football team represented the University of Pittsburgh in the 1916 college football season . Led by coach Glenn Scobey " Pop " Warner , the Panthers were undefeated on the season with an 8 – 0 record and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 255 – 25 . The lone scare of the 1916 season occurred at Navy when , following a delay of the team ' s train heading to Annapolis that caused a late arrival , the team overcame several fumbles and eked out a 20 – 19 victory . The 1916 team was led by center Robert Peck , Pitt ' s first First Team All - America n , and All - American end James Pat Herron , as well as All - Americans fullback Andy Hastings and guard " Tiny " Thornhill . Also on that team were Jock Sutherland and H . C . " Doc " Carlson who would go on to become perhaps Pitt ' s most legendary coaches in football and basketball , respectively . The 1916 team was selected or recognized as national champions by multiple selectors which are recognized as " major " ( i . e . national in scope ) in the official NCAA football records book . The team is also recognized as the 1916 national champions by College Football Data Warehouse , as well as a 1970 " Sports Illustrated " study that has served as the historical basis of the university ' s historical national championship claims since its original publication . List of national championship selectors . The are the selectors that determined Pitt to be national champions in 1916 . < nowiki > * < / nowiki > A " major " selector that was " national scope " according to the official NCAA football records book .
Cal Rossi Cal Rossi ( March 1924 – January 23 , 2013 ) was an American football running back who played at the University of California , Los Angeles . He was the first football player to be selected twice in the NFL Draft . He was first drafted in the first round ( ninth overall ) of the 1946 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins . This is considered to be one of the biggest blunders in NFL Draft history because Rossi was a junior , and was not draft eligible . He was again chosen in the first round of the 1947 NFL Draft by the Redskins , but he never played football professionally . Rossi enjoyed a brilliant four - year varsity football career at right halfback and in the defensive backfield for the Bruins . During his career , he rushed for 1 , 490 yards on 255 carries , which put him third on the all - time list . His career rushing average of 5 . 85 yards per carry was the highest in school history at the time . In addition , Rossi ' s 169 rushing yards against Oregon in 1945 stood as a school record for 15 years . He ended his career with seven interceptions , including a team - leading three picks in 1947 . Rossi earned All - Coast first team honors 1945 . Cal Rossi was the second leading rusher in the nation before being transferred to the Naval Corps Supply School at Harvard University as part of his military service requirements . In the five games Rossi played in 1945 he gained 679 yards and averaged 7 . 15 yards per carry . His 169 yards against the University of Oregon stood as a UCLA rushing record until 1961 . In baseball , Rossi enjoyed an equally successful career . He hit . 456 in 1945 and won All - Coast honors and hit above . 300 in two other seasons . Rossi was a first - round choice of the NFL Washington Redskins in 1946 but remained at UCLA to finish his senior year and then entered high school coaching . His first teaching and coaching assignment was at Visalia High School , starting there in 1949 and leading the team to the CIF Championship of the San Joaquin Valley that year . Next , Rossi moved to Redondo Beach , where he taught business classes and coached at Redondo Beach High School . It was there that he eventually became an advocate for teachers ' rights through his work with the California Teachers ' Association . In 1971 , Rossi moved his family to Los Altos Hills , Calif . , where he continued working for CTA , and his work focused on higher education . He retired from his position as Deputy Executive Director of CTA in 1984 . Rossi was inducted into the UCLA Bruins Hall of Fame in 1997 . In later life , Rossi suffered from Alzheimer ' s disease . He died on January 23 , 2013 at the age of 88 .
Hal Hansen Harlan C . Hansen ( September 3 , 1892 - September 8 , 1977 ) was a professional football player and coach who played with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League and the Newark Bears of the first American Football League . Prior to playing professionally , Hansen played college football at the University of Minnesota .
Al Baldwin Alton Baldwin ( March 21 , 1923 – May 23 , 1994 ) was a professional American football end / defensive back who played in the All - America Football Conference , the National Football League and the Canadian Football League . He died from a stroke on May 23 , 1994 .
Sacramento Mountain Lions The Sacramento Mountain Lions are a professional American football team based in Sacramento , California that plays in the United Football League . The franchise originated as the California Redwoods , and played its home games in San Francisco and San Jose . The team plays its home games at Hornet Stadium in Sacramento , home of the Sacramento State Hornets . The team also practices weekly at local Sacramento high school , Foothill High School . Former Minnesota Vikings and Arizona Cardinals coach Dennis Green is the team ' s head coach and general manager . Franchise history . California Redwoods ( 2009 ) . The team began play as the California Redwoods in October 2009 . In the league ' s 2009 season , the Redwoods played were originally slated to play all of its home games at AT & T Park in San Francisco , including the first ever UFL game . Due to a conflict with the San Francisco Giants , the UFL ' s first game was instead played in Las Vegas . Poor attendance in San Francisco led to the league relocating one of the Redwoods ' home games to Spartan Stadium in San Jose . Former NFL head coach Dennis Green was hired as the Redwoods ' head coach prior to the season . He led the team to a 2 – 4 record in its first season , finishing in third place . Sacramento Mountain Lions ( 2010 – present ) . 2010 season . League commissioner Michael Huyghue announced shortly after the end of the 2009 regular season that the team would " likely " move permanently to San Jose for the 2010 season . On March 3 , 2010 , the league declared that the team would permanently relocate instead to Hornet Stadium in Sacramento , California for 2010 , as part of a deal with Sacramento State University that will see the UFL provide a new artificial turf for the facility . Despite the " California Redwoods " name still being valid ( as the team remained the only UFL team in the state ) , league officials also announced that the California Redwoods branding would be abandoned . A new name was decided through a fan vote , though the name " Redwoods " remained a possible choice . On April 6 , 2010 , the league announced that the franchise would be known as the Sacramento Mountain Lions . Additionally , head coach Dennis Green added the title of general manager following the season ; he replaced league - wide general manager Rick Mueller , who handled the duties in 2009 . On September 25 , the team won their first game in Sacramento , 24 - 20 , becoming the first team to defeat the Florida Tuskers in the regular season , in front of a reported crowd of over 20 , 000 . Season - by - season records . Records vs . teams . This includes postseason games .
Art White Arthur Pershing " Tarzan " White ( December 6 , 1915 – January 23 , 1996 ) was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League for the New York Giants and Chicago Cardinals . He played college football at the University of Alabama and was drafted in the second round of the 1937 NFL Draft .
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Richard Osborne ( American football ) Richard Arlen Osborne ( born October 31 , 1953 in Wichita , Kansas ) is a former American football tight end who played for four seasons in the National Football League . He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the ninth round of the 1976 NFL Draft , but was waived during the 1976 season . He was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets , and was traded back to Philadelphia the following year in exchange for a future draft pick . He played for the Eagles from 1976 – 1978 , the Jets in 1976 , and the St . Louis Cardinals in 1979 . He played college football at Texas A & M . Osborne played his high school football at Robert E . Lee High School in San Antonio where he earned all - state honors as a wide receiver . He helped lead the Lee Volunteers to a 28 - 27 1971 UIL 4A State title over Wichita Falls high school . Tommy Kramer who had a long NFL career was his quarterback in high school . Another notable teammate in high school was Pat Rockett who also earned all - state honors and later played Major League Baseball for the Atlanta Braves .
Tom Nalen Thomas Andrew Nalen ( born May 13 , 1971 ) is a former American football center who played for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League ( NFL ) . He was born and raised in Foxborough , Massachusetts . College career . Nalen was a three - year starting offensive lineman for Boston College , earning numerous honors that included third - team Associated Press All - America , second - team All - Big East and first - team ECAC . He started every game from 1991 – 1993 , serving as the long snapper , backup center and then starting center for the last three games in 1990 . He redshirted in 1989 . Nalen closed out his college career with appearances in the East - West Shrine and Senior Bowl games . In 1993 , Nalen was an All - American honorable mention and All - Big East second - team pick by " The Poor Man ’ s Guide to the NFL Draft " . That year , Boston College ranked fourth in the nation in total offense ( 506 . 4 yards per game ) . Nalen ’ s blocking was a key factor in the university ' s 41 - 39 upset win over Notre Dame in South Bend , Indiana that season . Pro career . Nalen was drafted by the Denver Broncos with the 218th overall pick in the seventh round of the 1994 NFL Draft and played primarily at center . He won two Super Bowl s as a member of the Broncos and played in five Pro Bowl s . Six different running back s have had 1 , 000 - yard rushing seasons behind Nalen and the Broncos ' offensive line . During the first quarter of a Broncos home loss against the San Diego Chargers on October 7 , 2007 , Nalen tore his right biceps muscle and was placed on the injured reserve list for the remainder of the 2007 season . On January 6 , 2009 , Nalen announced his retirement from professional football after spending his entire career playing for the Denver Broncos . He was the last remaining player from the Broncos ' Super Bowl titles in the late 90 ' s .
Blue Adams Danny L . " Blue " Adams ( born October 15 , 1979 ) is a former American football cornerback who played for four seasons in the National Football League ( NFL ) . After playing college football for Cincinnati , he was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the seventh round of the 2003 NFL Draft . During his professional career , Adams was also a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars , Chicago Bears , Rhein Fire , Tampa Bay Buccaneers , Cincinnati Bengals , Atlanta Falcons , and Montreal Alouettes . He is currently an assistant defensive backs coach for the Miami Dolphins . Early years . Adams is a 1997 graduate of Miami Senior High School in Miami , Florida , where he was a letterman in football . As a senior , he won All - State Honorable Mention honors , and All - County first team honors , and finished the year with four interceptions , four sacks , 69 tackles , two forced fumbles , and two fumble recoveries . Coaching career . On February 10 , 2012 , Adams was hired by the Miami Dolphins as an assistant defensive backs coach . Prior to joining the Dolphins , he had served as a secondary coach at the University of Northern Iowa in 2011 . In 2010 , Adams served as a secondary coach at Purdue University .
List of San Diego Chargers 50th Anniversary Team The San Diego Chargers announced their 50th Anniversary Team in 2009 to honor the top players and coaches in the history of the National Football League team . The Chargers were founded in 1959 as part of the American Football League . The anniversary team included 53 players and coaches selected from 103 nominees . The Chargers originally stated that only 50 members would be selected ; the group is still sometimes referred to as the 50 Greatest Chargers . Online voting by fans accounted for 50 percent of the voting results ; votes from Chargers Hall of Famers and five members of the local media made up for the other 50 percent . Over 400 , 000 votes were cast online . Dan Fouts and LaDainian Tomlinson received the first and second most votes , respectively . The team features seven Pro Football Hall of Fame members and 11 players that were active on the 2009 Chargers team .
Fred Cone ( American football ) Fred Cone ( born June 21 , 1926 in Pine Apple , Alabama ) is a former professional American football running back in the National Football League for the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys . He played college football at Clemson University and was drafted in the third round of the 1951 NFL Draft . Cone was inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame .
1961 Philadelphia Eagles season Off Season . As since 1951 the Eagles hold training camp at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey , Pennsylvania . NFL Draft . The 1961 NFL Draft and the 1961 AFL Draft were 2 separate drafts and players could end up being drafted by both leagues .
1984 USFL season The 1984 USFL season was the second season of the United States Football League . Regular season . " W = Wins , L = Losses , T = Ties , PCT = Winning Percentage , PF = Points For , PA = Points Against " " = Division Champion , = Wild Card " Playoffs . " Home team in CAPITALS " Conference Semifinals Conference Championships USFL Championship Game ( at Tampa , Florida ) Awards . 1984 USFL All - League Team 1984 The Sporting News USFL All - Star Team
Kendall Wright Kendall Wright ( born November 12 , 1989 ) is an American football wide receiver for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League ( NFL ) . He played college football at Baylor University . He was drafted in the first round , 20th overall , of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Titans . Early Years . Wright attended Pittsburg High School in Pittsburg , Texas . He played quarterback and cornerback . College Career . As a true freshman in 2008 , Wright played in all 12 games and led the team in receptions with 50 , receiving yards with 649 yards and five touchdowns . The 50 receptions and 649 receiving yards were Baylor freshman records . He also played 13 games for the basketball team . As a sophomore in 2009 , Wright again was the teams leading receiver with 66 receptions for 740 yards and five touchdowns . He was a All - Big 12 honorable mention . As a junior in 2010 , he was named a second team All - Big 12 selection after recording 78 receptions for 952 yards and seven touchdowns . The 78 receptions set a school record for most receptions in a season . In his senior season , Wright played in all 13 games and had 108 receptions for 1 , 633 yards with 14 touchdowns . Wright was named 1st Team All - American and All - Big 12 . Professional Career . Kendall Wright was drafted 20th overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2012 NFL Draft .
Walt Cudzik Walter Jacob Cudzik ( February 21 , 1932 – December 11 , 2005 ) was an American football center in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins . He also played in the American Football League for the Boston Patriots and the Buffalo Bills . College . Cudzik played college football at Purdue University . NFL . Cudzik was drafted in the eighteenth round of the 1954 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins , where he played up to 1959 . AFL . Cudzik was taken by the Boston Patriots in their inaugural season of 1960 , where he played up to 1963 . In his final year ( 1964 ) , Cudzik became a member of the Buffalo Bills as their starting center , replacing Al Bemiller , who was moved to right offensive guard to accommodate him . That year , the Bills scored 400 points ( 28 . 6 points / game ) , 1st among 8 teams in the AFL , and won the AFL championship under head coach Lou Saban . In 1965 , Cudzick was replaced by Dave Behrman .
Jim Hall ( announcer ) Jim Hall is the public address announcer for New York Giants football games at MetLife Stadium , located in East Rutherford , New Jersey . Hall served as spotter and understudy to legendary New York Yankees and Giants PA announcer Bob Sheppard from the opening of Giants Stadium in 1976 until the beginning of the 2006 season , when he replaced the retiring Sheppard as principal announcer . Hall met Sheppard when he was in high school , as Sheppard would judge Hall in speech and debate events . Hall , like Sheppard , taught in high school and St . John ’ s University , where he became the chairman of the Department of Speech , Communication and Theater for twelve years out of a forty - five year tenure , before retiring in 2004 . Hall also served as Sheppard ' s understudy at Yankee Stadium , beginning in the mid - sixties . He replaced Sheppard for the 2007 post - season when Sheppard developed bronchitis , and again for the entire 2008 season . Paul Olden took over as the full - time Yankee Stadium announcer when the Yankees moved to their new ballpark in 2009 . Hall ' s voice is quite similar to Bob Sheppard ' s . When he filled in for Sheppard , visiting teams and media often did not know that Sheppard was not announcing . This was purposeful , as Hall has said Sheppard asked him to speak in his same style and cadence so as not to distract the fans .
Independence Stadium ( Shreveport ) Independence Stadium is a stadium owned by the city of Shreveport , Louisiana and is the home of the Independence Bowl . Formerly known as State Fair Stadium , it is the site of the annual Independence Bowl post - season college football game , initially ( 1976 ) the " Bicentennial Bowl " . Before that , it was the home venue of the Shreveport Steamer of the short - lived World Football League ( 1974 – 75 ) . It also served as a neutral site for the annual Arkansas – LSU football rivalry from 1925 – 1936 . The stadium is also host to numerous high school football games and soccer matches , since many schools in Shreveport lack an on - campus facility . Independence Stadium also hosted the LHSAA state football championship games in 2005 after the Louisiana Superdome suffered heavy damage from Hurricane Katrina . In 1994 – 95 , Independence Stadium was home to the Shreveport Pirates of the Canadian Football League , which was undergoing US expansion at the time . In the late 1990s , the stadium capacity was expanded from approximately 40 , 000 to 50 , 832 . In 2005 , to meet accommodations of the upcoming Independence Bowl in 2006 , the stadium went through a renovation to extend the capacity from 52 , 000 to 59 , 000 . Then in 2008 , the City of Shreveport created an entire new section of the stadium . This portion would allow the stadium capacity to be expanded only if need be . This expanse put the total capacity at 63 , 000 . This was part of a grander upgrading plan that improved all aspects of the facility , from concourses to playing surface . Independence Stadium was considered as a possible playing site for the New Orleans Saints during the 2005 National Football League season due to Hurricane Katrina , but Shreveport eventually lost out to the Alamodome in San Antonio , Texas , and Louisiana State University ' s Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge . However , Independence Stadium eventually was chosen to host the Saints ' first preseason home game for the 2006 season while the Louisiana Superdome prepared for its grand re - opening . Field Turf was installed on the stadium ' s playing surface in 2010 . In 2010 , a Texas UIL playoff game was played featuring Mesquite Horn HS and the technical host Longview . Longview won , 28 – 14 . In 2011 , Independence Stadium hosted the inaugural year of the annual Port City Classic , an NCAA college football competition between Louisiana Tech University of Ruston , Louisiana , and Grambling State University of Grambling , LA . The south end zone of the stadium borders Interstate 20 .
Penn State Nittany Lions football under Joe Paterno ( in the Big Ten ) Joe Paterno was the head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions football team . Paterno served as head coach from the retirement of Rip Engle after the 1965 season until November 9 , 2011 , marking his 46th year as head coach . He was released from his duties after allegations were made that former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky had been involved in a child abuse sex scandal since 1998 . His teams played their home games at Beaver Stadium in University Park , PA . Penn State started playing in the Big Ten Conference in 1993 . On July 23 , 2012 , the NCAA vacated all wins under Paterno from 1998 to 2011 ( 111 wins ) as part of sanctions implemented resulting from the Penn State child sex abuse scandal . Record against Big Ten opponents ( 1993 – 2011 ) . Updated after completion of 2011 Season . All wins from 1998 - 2011 were vacated by the NCAA . 1993 season . Penn State did not play Big Ten teams Purdue and Wisconsin this year . NFL Draft . Four Nittany Lions were drafted in the 1994 NFL Draft . 1994 season . NFL Draft . Five Nittany Lions were drafted in the 1995 NFL Draft . 1995 season . NFL Draft . Ten Nittany Lions were drafted in the 1996 NFL Draft . 1996 season . NFL Draft . Three Nittany Lions were drafted in the 1997 NFL Draft . 1997 season . NFL Draft . Three Nittany Lions were drafted in the 1998 NFL Draft . 1998 season . Penn State did not play Big Ten teams Indiana and Iowa this year . NFL Draft . Two Nittany Lions were drafted in the 1999 NFL Draft . 1999 season . Penn State did not play Big Ten teams Northwestern and Wisconsin this year . NFL Draft . Four Nittany Lions were drafted in the 2000 NFL Draft , including the first two overall picks . 2000 season . Penn State did not play Big Ten teams Northwestern and Wisconsin this year . NFL Draft . Four Nittany Lions were drafted in the 2001 NFL Draft . 2001 season . Penn State did not play Big Ten teams Minnesota and Purdue this year . Also , due to the events of 9 / 11 , the Virginia game was rescheduled from September 13 , 2001 , to December 1 , 2001 . NFL Draft . Two Nittany Lions were drafted in the 2002 NFL Draft . 2002 season . Penn State did not play Big Ten teams Minnesota and Purdue this year . 2003 season . Penn State does not play Big Ten teams Illinois and Michigan this year . 2004 season . Penn State did not play Big Ten teams Illinois and Michigan this year . 2005 season . Penn State did not play Big Ten teams Indiana and Iowa this year . 2006 season . Penn State did not play Big Ten teams Indiana and Iowa this year . 2007 season . Penn State did not play Big Ten teams Northwestern and Minnesota this year . 2008 season . Penn State did not play Big Ten teams Northwestern and Minnesota this year .
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