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Curt Menefee Curt Menefee ( born July 22 , 1965 ) is an American sportscaster who is the host of the Fox network ' s NFL show " Fox NFL Sunday " . His co - hosts are Jimmy Johnson , Terry Bradshaw , Howie Long , and Michael Strahan . Biography . Early life and career . Menefee attended Coe College in Cedar Rapids , Iowa . At Coe , he was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity . Menefee resides in Los Angeles , California . He gave the commencement speech at Coe College in 2010 and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Journalism . Curt Menefee called the NFL preseason for the Jaguars TV network from 2005 - 2007 . Menefee does NFL preseason television play - by - play for the Seattle Seahawks . Fox Sports . Prior to joining Fox Sports full - time , he was a sports reporter for MSG Network ' s " SportsDesk " show . Prior to that , he was the sports anchor for WNYW , New York City ' s Fox flagship station . He also appeared on - air on WTLV in Jacksonville , Florida . He began calling NFL games on Fox in the late 1990s . He also hosted a radio show on the popular Dallas , Texas sports radio station KTCK ( " The Ticket " ) . He was also the sports anchor for KTVT in neighboring Fort Worth , where he refused to wear socks during the newscast . Menefee has provided play - by - play for Fox ' s NFL Europe and " NFL on Fox " coverage in the spring and summer months . On May 24 , 2008 , Menefee made an appearance on " MLB on Fox " . He held play - by - play duties alongside José Mota during a game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Chicago White Sox . On May 22 , 2010 , Menefee hosted Fox ' s coverage of the 2010 UEFA Champions League Final between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Bayern Munich in the first broadcast of that tournament ' s final on over - the - air broadcast television in the United States . On November 12 , 2011 , Menefee became the host of the " UFC on Fox " with Randy Couture and Jon Jones . Boxing . Menefee also provided ringside commentary for Top Rank ' s coverage of the Pacquiao - Hatton fight . He was also the play - by - play announcer for . On January 7 , 2012 , Menefee announced he was leaving " ShoBox " . Mixed Martial Arts . Menefee was named host of UFC on Fox in 2011 . He continues to serve that capacity . Broadcasting partners . Menefee has had many partners .
Matt Snider Matthew " Matt " Kale Snider ( born on January 26 , 1976 in Des Moines , Iowa ) is a former American football fullback from the University of Richmond . He graduated in 1999 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sports Science and Health . The Carolina Panthers offered him an NFL free agent contract in the spring of 1999 . He spent the summer in Charlotte and went through three mini - camps with the club , but they released him after the third . The Green Bay Packers then offered him a two year contract in July 1999 , and Snider made the roster as the back - up fullback and special teams performer after coming into camp as the fourth string fullback . One highlight of his career at Green Bay was a 66 yard touchdown reception at Lambeau Field . He played two seasons for Green Bay , they released him at the start of the 2001 season , and the Minnesota Vikings picked him up soon after . Snider played four games with the Vikings before they released him , and for the rest of the 2001 season he was not on a roster . The newly formed Houston Texans signed Snider as a free agent in December 2001 , and he has the distinction of being one of the first ten players the Houston Texans ever signed . The Texans released Snider after training camp in August 2002 and his NFL career was over . Snider graduated from Lower Merion High School in Ardmore , Pennsylvania , a suburb outside of Philadelphia , in 1994 . He played football and basketball for the Lower Merion Aces , and he played two years of high school basketball with Kobe Bryant . In 1994 , Snider ' s senior season and Bryant ' s sophomore season , he and Bryant were named team MVP ' s for the season . Snider was also named to the first team all Pennsylvania Main Line roster . Snider now lives in San Diego and works as a personal trainer with private clients in downtown San Diego and at Frog ' s Fitness in Solana Beach , California and Santaluz Country Club in Rancho Santa Fe , California . His personal website is http : / / www . mattsnider . net where you can find more information on his personal training services .
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Daniel Fells Daniel Fells ( born September 23 , 1983 ) is an American football tight end for the New England Patriots of the National Football League . He was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2006 . Daniel also has a brother , Darren Fells who is currently a tight end for the Seattle Seahawks . He played college football at UC Davis . Fells has also been a member of the Oakland Raiders , Tampa Bay Buccaneers , St . Louis Rams and Denver Broncos . Early years . Fells attended Fullerton Union High School . He was an All - Freeway League performer in football , basketball and baseball and was named All - CIF honors in football and was named team MVP . Fells was also All - SoCalHoops D - IIA honorable mention as a senior in basketball . College career . Fells attended UC Davis ( Davis , CA ) and joined the team as a wide receiver . Following a position change orchestrated by the coaching staff , Fells made the transition to play tight end and as a senior was a Second - team All - GWFC selection with 10 receptions for 165 yards and one touchdown . In 2004 , as a junior , he was a First - team All - GWFC , with 35 receptions for 520 yards and 1 TD . As a member of the UC Davis Aggies in 2003 , Fells won team ' s award as outstanding sophomore . In 2002 , Fells was on the roster but did not play , and he redshirted in 2001 . Professional career . Atlanta Falcons . Fells was originally signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2006 . St . Louis Rams . In October 2008 , Fells signed a free agent contract with the St . Louis Rams . In 2008 , Fells played 12 games with one start and caught 7 passes for 81 yards . He was placed on injured reserve on December 21 , 2008 . In 2009 he came back with 21 catches for 273 yards and 3 touchdowns . He played in 14 games and started 4 . Then in 2010 he played in every game and started in 7 . He had career high in catches , and receiving yards with rookie Sam Bradford . Denver Broncos . Fells signed a one - year contract with the Denver Broncos on July 31 , 2011 . New England Patriots . Fells agreed to sign a three year deal with the New England Patriots on March 19 , 2012 .
Joe Auer Joseph Auer ( born October 11 , 1941 in Trenton , New Jersey ) was an American football running back . He graduated from Coral Gables Senior High School in Coral Gables , Florida and played collegiately for Georgia Tech and professionally in the American Football League for the Buffalo Bills ( 1964 – 1965 ) , and the Miami Dolphins ( 1966 – 1967 ) . He also played in the National Football League for the Atlanta Falcons . He is most remembered for returning the opening kickoff for a touchdown for the Miami Dolphins in their first regular - season football game in 1966 , against the Oakland Raiders . Subsequently , he was the Dolphins ' Most Valuable Player . Business career . Auer founded and is currently the president of International Computer Negotiations . Sports career . Auer is best known as a professional American football player . He played college football at Georgia Tech , where he earned a degree in mechanical engineering . He was then drafted by the Buffalo Bills , where he played for two years as the starting running back on their 1964 and 1965 championship team . He then played for the Miami Dolphins before ending his career with the Atlanta Falcons . Auer is most famous for taking the opening kickoff in the Miami Dolphins ' first - ever game in 1966 and returning it 95 yards for a touchdown . He went on to be the Dolphins ’ leading scorer that year and not surprisingly ; he became the Dolphins ' first MVP . After retiring from football , Auer founded RaceCar Engineering , a company that built high - quality racecars , some of which set track records and won championships for the company ’ s customers . He then began Competitive Edge Motorsports , racing both the Busch and Nextel Cup series in NASCAR between 2004 and 2006 .
Daniel Polk Daniel Polk ( born May 19 , 1985 in Dallas , Texas ) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent . He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2008 but was cut by the team on August 25 , 2008 . He played college football for the Midwestern State Mustangs . He was also featured on HBO ' s television program " Hard Knocks " as the last player cut from the team . Polk was a First Team Daktronics All - American QB . He was the only player in D - II to pass for over 2 , 000 yards and run for 1 , 000 yards . Polk holds numerous records at Midwestern State University . Polk was picked up by NFL team New Orleans Saints , but refused the offer .
Lloyd Burruss Lloyd Earl Burruss Jr . ( born October 31 , 1957 in Charlottesville , Virginia ) is a former American football safety who played for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1981 - 1991 in the National Football League . He is the only Chief to ever be the Mack Lee Hill Award winner ( 1981 ) , the team ’ s MVP ( 1985 ) and a member of the Chiefs Hall of Fame ( 1999 ) .
Independent Women ' s Football League The Independent Women ' s Football League is a full - contact Women ' s American football league that was founded in 2000 and began play in 2001 . It is one of three full - contact , 11 - on - 11 football leagues for women , along with the Women ' s Football Alliance and the Women ' s Spring Football League , and the oldest of the three . Laurie Frederick is the league ' s founder and CEO .
Bill Miller ( American football ) William Joseph Miller ( born April 17 , 1940 in McKeesport , Pennsylvania ) is a former professional American football wide receiver in the American Football League . He played six seasons for the Dallas Texans ( 1962 ) , the Buffalo Bills ( 1963 ) , and the Oakland Raiders ( 1964 – 1968 ) . He now is a varsity football coach and health education teacher at Brattleboro Union High School .
Chris Kowalczuk Chris Kowalczuk ( born January 17 , 1985 in Brampton , Ontario ) is a Canadian football guard for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League . He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on April 22 , 2010 . He played CIS Football with the Toronto Varsity Blues .
Lane Howell Autrey Lane Howell ( born July 28 , 1941 in Monroe , Louisiana ) is a former American football player who played defensive tackle for seven seasons in the National Football League . His career started in 1963 for the New York Giants , where he played for 2 seasons after which played on the Philadelphia Eagles for another 5 seasons before retiring .
2003 – 04 NCAA football bowl games The 2003 - 04 NCAA college football bowl season was a series of 28 post - season games ( including the Bowl Championship Series ) played in December 2003 and January 2004 for Division I - A football teams and their all - stars . The post - season began with the New Orleans Bowl on December 16 , 2003 , and concluded on January 30 , 2004 , with the season - ending Senior Bowl .
Eddie Jankowski Edward J . Jankowski ( June 23 , 1913 - July 20 , 1996 ) was an American football player . He played running back for five seasons for the Green Bay Packers . He was inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame in 1984 . He played college football at the University of Wisconsin , where he was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity .
Matt Vanderbeek Matthew James Vanderbeek ( born August 16 , 1967 in Saugatuck , Michigan ) is a former American football defensive end and linebacker in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins , Indianapolis Colts , and Dallas Cowboys . He played college football at Michigan State University .
Wayne Daniels Wayne Daniels ( born April 8 , 1987 ) is an American football defensive end who is currently a member of the Texas Revolution of the Indoor Football League . He played college football at TCU . Daniels was a 2010 College All - American selection by the Football Writers Association of America . Daniels attended Kilgore High School in Texas , where he registered 65 tackles with eight sacks , three quarterback pressures and an interception in his senior year . Regarded as a three - star recruit by " Rivals . com " , Daniels was listed as the No . 32 strongside defensive end prospect in the class of 2006 .
Vance Johnson Vance Edward Johnson ( born March 13 , 1963 in Trenton , New Jersey ) , is a former professional American football player who was selected by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 1985 NFL Draft . A 5 ' 11 " , 174 lb . wide receiver from the University of Arizona , Johnson played his entire NFL career for the Broncos from 1985 to 1995 . Johnson was a World - Class long jumper . In 1982 , Johnson won the NCAA championship , as well as winning the gold medal at the Junior Pan American games . In 1984 Johnson just missed making the U . S . Olympic team , finishing fourth in the long jump at the 1984 U . S . Olympic Trials . Johnson assisted the Broncos to three Super Bowl appearances in the 1980s and had an impressive performance in Super Bowl XXI , recording five catches for 121 yards and a touchdown . His best season was in 1989 , when he recorded 76 receptions for 1 , 095 yards and seven touchdowns . In his 11 seasons , Johnson recorded 415 receptions for 5 , 695 yards and 37 touchdowns , while also rushing 17 times for 44 yards . He also gained 689 yards on punt returns , and 1 , 027 yards returning kickoffs . Post - NFL Life . During a 1996 episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show , Vance admitted to abusing his ex - wife and other women in his life . Johnson owned his own real estate company in Grand Junction , Colorado , and is now the owner of Vance ' s Epicurious in Grand Junction and VJ ' s Outlaw Ribs in Parachute , Colorado , where he lived with his son , Scott . In November 2012 Johnson abruptly closed his Epicurious restaurant leaving a note on the front door of the building . No explanation for the closure was offered . Vaughn Edward Johnson ( Vance ' s son ) died from a motorcycle accident in 2007 .
Terrance Parks Terrance Parks ( born April 14 , 1990 ) is an American football defensive back for the Kansas City Chiefs . He played college football at Florida State University . He was not selected in the 2012 NFL Draft , but signed to a three - year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs . Parks attended Creekside High School in Fairburn , Georgia , where he was teammates with Eric Berry and Rokevious Watkins .
William Judson , Jr . William Thadius Judson , Jr . ( born December 10 , 1985 , in Miami , Florida ) is a professional Canadian football wide receiver who is currently a free agent . He played college football for the Illinois Fighting Illini and Florida A & M . In 2009 , Judson was signed by the Toronto Argonauts as a free agent on May 29 , but was cut on June 7 . His father is former NFL cornerback William Judson .
Ed Beard ( American football ) Edward Leroy Beard ( born December 9 , 1939 in Chesapeake , Virginia ) is a former professional American football player . Education . A 1959 graduate of Oscar F . Smith High School in South Norfolk , Virginia , Beard was an All - American and also State Heavyweight Wrestling Champion in 1957 when his high school , Oscar F . Smith , did not have a wrestling team ; the only time this has ever been accomplished . wrestler . In 1960 Beard completed his post - graduate year at the Staunton Military Academy , where he was a standout football player . Beard played two years of college football at Tennessee before joining the Army , where he was selected Outstanding Player on the Army football team . National Football League . Drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in 1964 , Beard was a special teams captain and middle linebacker ; during his eight years with the team , San Francisco won the NFC West three years in a row . Beard won the Len Eshmont award in 1971 and was the first special teams captain in NFL history . After his career was cut short by injuries , Beard served as linebackers coach for the 49ers and New Orleans Saints , and later became defensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions . After the NFL . In 1996 the football field at Oscar Smith was renamed Beard - DeLong - Easley Field in honor of Beard and fellow alumni Steve DeLong and Kenny Easley . In 2002 Beard was inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame . He was honored along with other former 49ers on November 5 , 2006 at an Alumni Day . After leaving football , Beard entered the contracting business and helped promote country music in the greater Hampton Roads area . On October 23 , 2011 Beard was riding his bicycle in the north section of Chesapeake , Virginia and saw a person being beaten by about 15 - 20 teenagers . He stopped to help the victim but was attacked by the group of youths and suffered a concussion , cuts , and bruises . Beard stated he would continue working with youth groups , something he had done for several years .
Billy Reynolds ( American football ) William Dean " Billy " Reynolds ( July 20 , 1931December 2 , 2002 ) was a professional American football halfback in the National Football League ( NFL ) and the American Football League ( AFL ) . He played for the NFL ' s Cleveland Browns ( 1953 – 1957 ) and Pittsburgh Steelers ( 1958 ) and the AFL ' s Oakland Raiders ( 1960 ) .
Dan Birdwell Dan Birdwell was an American college and professional football player . A defensive lineman , he played collegiately for the University of Houston and professionally for the Oakland Raiders of the American Football League from 1962 to 1969 . He was the starting left defensive tackle with Tom Keating ( American football ) on the right side for the 1967 AFL Champion Raiders with their 13 - 1 win - loss record and on the losing side in the second AFL - NFL World Championship game . In that season , the front four of Birdwell , Keating , Ike Lassiter , and Ben Davidson combined for impressive totals of 67 sacks and 666 yards lost . Birdwell is credited with the following quote regarding the necessary mindset to play professional football : " You have to play this game like somebody just hit your mother with a two by four . " Birdwell died of a massive heart attack at age 37 on February 14 , 1978 .
2007 Sugar Bowl The 2007 Allstate Sugar Bowl was a college football bowl game , which formed part of the 2006 – 2007 Bowl Championship Series ( BCS ) of the 2006 NCAA Division I - BS football season . Played on January 3 , 2007 , in the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans , it was the 73rd Sugar Bowl . The game matched the 2006 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team against the 2006 LSU Tigers football team and was televised on Fox . This game received extra attention because it was the return of the Sugar Bowl to New Orleans . In 2006 , the game was played at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta , Georgia due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina to the Superdome ( that game also featured a virtual " home " team , the Georgia Bulldogs ) . LSU won the 2007 contest 41 – 14 , tying the Notre Dame - LSU series at 5 – 5 ( with LSU taking a 2 – 0 lead in bowl game meetings ) . With the loss , Notre Dame lost a record - setting nine bowl games in a row , including losing their three BCS bowl games by wide point margins .
Chicago Politicians The Chicago Politicians was a team formed in 1986 by Arena Football League founder Jim Foster to play an initial " test game " in Rockford , Illinois at the MetroCentre . They were defeated by the Rockford Metros , 30 - 18 . The test was deemed successful , as a four - team " demonstration season " was held the next year , and Arena football has been played every year since , although the original Arena Football League itself ceased operations after its 2008 season , and the current organization of that name bought the rights to it in bankruptcy proceedings . Some of the Politicians , like Rich Salzer , went on to play for the Chicago Bruisers and the other charter AFL teams , the Denver Dynamite , Pittsburgh Gladiators , and Washington Commandos .
Fort Wayne Safari The Fort Wayne Safari was officially announced in 2000 as an expansion team in the Indoor Professional Football League ( IPFL ) and based out of Fort Wayne , Indiana . They were to join the league in 2002 , and to play their home games at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum . Official team colors were going to be black , khaki tan , hunter green , and orange . The owners of the Safari were Jay Leonard ( President ) and Tony Richards ( Vice - President ) . The Safari never did get the chance to play a single game in the IPFL since they were to begin play following a renovation of the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum . The IPFL folded before the renovations at the Coliseum were finished . Fort Wayne would eventually see indoor football played in the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum by 2003 as the Fort Wayne Freedom took the field in the National Indoor Football League .
Dan Ryczek Daniel Stanley Ryczek ( born August 24 , 1949 in Mentor , Ohio ) is a former American football offensive lineman in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins , the Tampa Bay Buccaneers , and the Los Angeles Rams . He played college football at the University of Virginia and was drafted in the thirteenth round of the 1971 NFL Draft . His brother Paul also played for Virginia and in the NFL .
Darcy Johnson Darcy Johnson ( born February 11 , 1983 ) is an American football tight end for the Virginia Destroyers of the United Football League . He was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2006 . He played college football at UCF . Johnson has also played for the St . Louis Rams . College career . He played in 48 games with 35 starts at the University of Central Florida . He caught 81 passes for 919 yards ( 11 . 3 - yard avg . ) and scored 6 touchdowns while recording 14 tackles ( 8 solo ) on special teams , a lso had a 22 - yard kickoff return . Johnson earned All - Conference USA 2nd - team honors in 2005 as a senior , he was ranked 3rd on the squad with 36 catches for 435 yards ( 12 . 1 - yard avg . ) and 2 touchdowns . He graduated in May 2005 with a degree in criminal justice Professional career . New York Giants . An undrafted rookie , Johnson was a member of the Giants ' practice squad for the 2006 season . He signed with the active roster on December 26 , 2006 . Johnson was placed on the injured reserve , ending his 2007 season . Darcy suffered a partial tear of his ACL and underwent surgery to repair it . Johnson ' s first career reception was a 1 - yard touchdown catch thrown by Eli Manning against the Baltimore Ravens November 16 , 2008 . Johnson was placed on injured reserve by the Giants on December 23 , 2009 . St . Louis Rams . Johnson signed with the St . Louis Rams on March 22 , 2010 . He was placed on the injured reserve list on October 12 . Virginia Destroyers . Johnson was signed by the Virginia Destroyers of the United Football League on September 1 , 2011 . Personal . His brother Willie Offord played four seasons as a defensive back with the Minnesota Vikings .