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Marcus Freeman ( linebacker ) Marcus Freeman ( born January 10 , 1986 ) is the linebackers coach for Purdue University and is a former American football linebacker . He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft . He played college football at Ohio State . Freeman has also been a member of the Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans . Early years . Freeman was rated as one of the top three overall prospects in Ohio as a senior and named to the Parade All - America team . He was credited with 127 tackles , four sacks , three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries as a senior . He totaled 152 tackles , including 29 behind the line of scrimmage , and eight sacks as a junior Freeman was a four - year starter and a two - time first - team All - Ohio selection . He also ran track , competing in the 4×100 - meter relay and throwing the shot and discus . College career . Attended The Ohio State ( 2004 – 08 ) , appearing in 51 games ( 37 starts ) over the course of his career . He started 26 games at weak - side linebacker and 11 games at strong - side linebacker and was a two - time Second - team All - Big Ten selection . He finished his career 19th on the school ’ s all - time tackle list with 268 stops ( 140 solo ) and was credited with 21 . 5 TFLs , 6 . 0 sacks , 15 PBUs , 2 forced fumbles and 1 fumble recovery . In 2008 he started all 13 games linebacker position He was a Second - team All - Big Ten selection , finishing with 84 tackles ( 39 solo ) and added 9 . 5 TFLs , 4 PBUs , 1 fumble recovery and 3 . 5 sacks . Also named Academic All - Big Ten . In 2007 he was a second - year starting linebacker and a part of three special units and was Second - team All - Big Ten after he totaled 109 tackles 9 . 5 TFL , 5 PBU . In 2006 he made 71 stops , played 13 games and started 11 at linebacker and was second on the team with six pass break - ups and two interceptions . In 2005 he redshirted . In 2004 he finished his rookie season with four tackles , recording one solo stop and three assists , in 13 games . Professional career . Chicago Bears . Freeman was drafted in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears . He was waived on September 4 , 2009 . Buffalo Bills . Freeman was signed to the Buffalo Bills practice squad on September 22 . He later was released in early October . Houston Texans . Freeman signed with the Houston Texans on November 4 . Retirement . On May 1 , 2010 , Freeman retired due to an enlarged heart condition . He was the linebackers and assistant coach for Kent State University in 2011 . He was hired as the Purdue University linebackers coach in January of 2013
2000 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team The 2000 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team represented the University of Minnesota in the college football season of 2000 – 2001 . The team ' s coach was Glen Mason , he led the team to an 6 – 6 record and an appearance in the . Minnesota played its home games at the Hubert H . Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis , Minnesota . The 2000 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team was not ranked in either the final USA Today / AFCA Coaches poll or Associated Press poll . Game notes . Ohio State . Minnesota snapped a 16 - game losing streak to Ohio State and beat Glen Mason ' s alma mater in Columbus for the first time since 1949 . External links . Eric Thrall ' s Gopher History
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Heart of Dallas Bowl The Heart of Dallas Bowl ( formerly the TicketCity Bowl ) is an NCAA post - season college football bowl game . The inaugural game was played on New Year ' s Day ( January 1 ) , 2011 , at the Cotton Bowl in Fair Park in Dallas , Texas . This game physically replaced the Cotton Bowl Classic , which moved from its longtime eponymous home to Cowboys Stadium in nearby Arlington in 2010 . The conferences are scheduled to receive a US $ 1 . 2 million payout for the teams ' participation . History . The game was called the Dallas Football Classic until TicketCity , an online reseller of sports and entertainment tickets , agreed to be the title game ' s first title sponsor . The Northwestern Wildcats of the Big Ten Conference faced the Texas Tech Red Raiders of the Big 12 Conference in the inaugural game . The 2012 edition featured the Penn State Nittany Lions versus the Houston Cougars . The 2013 game will feature a new title sponsor , Heart of Dallas , an Irving , Texas based organization that took over the game operations . Stadium . The Cotton Bowl stadium opened in 1932 . Originally known as the Fair Park Bowl , it is located in Fair Park , site of the State Fair of Texas . Due to the immense crowds that SMU running back Doak Walker drew to the stadium during his college career in the late 1940s , the stadium became known as " The House That Doak Built . " The Cotton Bowl Classic called the stadium home from the bowl ' s inception in 1937 until the 2010 game . The National Football League ' s Dallas Cowboys called the Cotton Bowl home for 11 years , from the team ' s formation in 1960 until 1971 , when the Cowboys moved to the Texas Stadium . Tie - ins . Originally , the TicketCity Bowl planned for a team from the Big Ten Conference to play teams from the Big 12 Conference in odd numbered years and Conference USA teams in even numbered years . All three conferences have fulfilled their bowl tie - ins over the three games through the 2013 game . Broadcasting . ESPNU has had coverage of the first two games .
Anthony McCoy Anthony McCoy ( born December 12 , 1987 ) is an American football tight end for the Seattle Seahawks . McCoy was considered one of the top tight end prospects for the 2010 NFL Draft . Early years . McCoy attended Bullard High School in Fresno , California . As a senior he had 70 receptions for 1 , 210 yards and 15 touchdown s as a tight end and wide receiver and 65 tackles and 14 sacks as defensive lineman . College career . As a freshman in 2006 McCoy played in only four games due to an injury and did not have a reception . As a sophomore in 2007 he played in all 13 games as a backup tight end and on special teams . He finished the season with two receptions for 18 yards and a touchdown . As a junior in 2008 McCoy started all 13 games at tight end , making 22 receptions for 256 yards and a touchdown . During his senior year in 2009 , McCoy started all 10 games for USC in which he played . He missed two games due to nagging injuries , and was named academically ineligible during the season finale against Boston College in the Emerald Bowl . McCoy finished the season with 22 catches for 457 yards and 1 touchdown . His most impressive performance of his senior year came in the game against rival Notre Dame . He caught 5 passes for 153 yards in the game . McCoy leaves USC with 46 career catches , 731 career yards , and 3 career touchdowns . Professional career . McCoy was drafted in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL Draft ( number 185 overall ) . He will play under his college head coach from USC Pete Carroll who in 2010 took the head coaching job for the Seattle Seahawks .
Don Whitmire Donald Boone Whitmire ( July 1 , 1922 – May 3 , 1991 ) was an American football tackle between 1941 – 1944 for the University of Alabama . In 1956 , Whitmire was elected into the College Football Hall of Fame . After his playing career , joined the United States Navy where he reached the rank of rear admiral . While serving with the Seventh Fleet he commanded Task Force 76 which supported the evacuation of Saigon in April 1975 .
Dallas Hickman Dallas Mark Hickman ( born February 16 , 1952 in Martinez , California ) is a former American football defensive end in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and the Baltimore Colts . He played college football at the University of California and was drafted in the ninth round of the 1975 NFL Draft . USFL . Washington Federals . On October 22 , 1982 , the Oakland Invaders traded the rights to Hickman to the Washington Federals . He signed with the Federals on January 28 , 1983 , but then was released on February 27 , 1983 . Birmingham Stallions . On February 28 , 1983 , he was awarded on waivers to the Birmingham Stallions and would play in 18 games during their 1983 season . The Stallions traded him to the Arizona Wranglers in exchange for guard Rick Kehr on March 7 , 1984 . Arizona Wranglers . Hickman played in 14 games for the 1984 Wranglers .
1998 Dallas Cowboys season The 1998 Dallas Cowboys season would mark their 39th in the NFL and team owner Jerry Jones would hire former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Chan Gailey to be the fourth head coach of the Dallas Cowboys franchise . Regular season . Gailey would revitalize the Cowboys offense , particularly the running game , which had seen a recent decline despite the presence of running back Emmitt Smith . The trio of Smith , Troy Aikman , and Michael Irvin helped the Cowboys be the first ever NFC East team to sweep their division en route to capturing the NFC East title , the team ' s sixth of the 90 ' s . The Cowboys would later encounter the Arizona Cardinals for the third time that season in the NFC Wild Card Game , but would lose in a stunning upset in the first round at Texas Stadium . Ironically , Cornerback Deion Sanders would suffer an injury to his toe in a regular season victory over Arizona and made a surprise return against the same team in the playoff loss . It was an outstanding season for Sanders , who played so well on defense and special teams during a win over the New York Giants that a " primetime " award for him . Troy Aikman was injured in a week two loss at Denver and missed the next 5 games . Jason Garrett started all games during Aikman ' s absence and went 3 – 2 as the starting quarterback . Notable additions to the team that year include defensive end Greg Ellis and offensive tackle Flozell Adams .
Al Worley Al Worley was an American football player who played defensive back for the University of Washington Huskies from 1966 - 68 . Worley was a named a Consensus All - American in 1968 , when he set the still - standing NCAA record of 14 interceptions in a season . Notably , he accomplished this feat in only a ten game season . Worley later played briefly in the Continental Football League .
1978 Houston Oilers season The 1978 season was the Houston Oilers 19th season and their ninth in the NFL . The franchise scored 283 points while the defense gave up 298 points . Their record of 10 wins and 6 losses resulted in a second place finish in the AFC Central Division . The Oilers appeared twice on Monday Night Football . In their first appearance on Monday Night Football , the Oilers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 24 – 17 . In their second appearance , the Oilers defeated the Miami Dolphins 35 – 30 . Regular season . On November 20 , 1978 , the Oilers took on the Miami Dolphins on " Monday Night Football " . In order to boost team spirit , the Oilers gave each fan a blue and white pom - pon before the game . The sight of over 70 , 000 fans waving the pom - pons inspired the Oilers to a 35 – 30 victory , behind Campbell ' s 199 rushing yards . This would be the start of Luv Ya Blue . Playoffs . AFC Wild Card . Quarterback Dan Pastorini led the Oilers to an upset victory by passing for 306 yards . AFC Divisional Playoff . Quarterback Dan Pastorini led the Oilers to a victory by throwing for 200 yards and three touchdowns , while running back Earl Campbell rushed for 118 yards and a score . AFC Championship Game . On a wet , slick , and slippery field , the Steelers dominated the Oilers by forcing 9 turnovers and only allowing 5 points .
List of Orange Bowl broadcasters Television network , play - by - play and color commentator for the Orange Bowl from 1953 to the present . Television . ESPN will televise the Orange Bowl game from 2011 – 2014 , as part of the cable network ' s new $ 500 million broadcast deal with the BCS . This game , along with the Fiesta Bowl , is one of only two bowl games ever to air on all the " big 4 " broadcast television networks in the United States . Spanish . In 2013 , ESPN Deportes will provide the first Spanish U . S . telecast of the Orange Bowl .
David Barrett ( American football ) David Barrett ( born December 22 , 1977 in Waterloo , Iowa ) is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent . He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the seventh round of the 2000 NFL Draft . He played college football at Arkansas . Barrett has also played for the New York Jets . College career . Barrett played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks . During his college career he had a total of 176 tackles , 7 interceptions , 3 forced fumbles and 5 sacks . He majored in architecture . Professional career . Arizona Cardinals . Barrett was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth round ( 102nd overall ) in the 2000 NFL Draft . He played for them until 2003 . New York Jets . In 2004 , David Barrett signed with the New York Jets and became the team ' s starting cornerback . In 2005 he had five interceptions . However by 2007 he had lost his starting job to Hank Poteat . On February 10 , 2009 , Barrett was released by the Jets . Personal . Barrett appeared in ABC ’ s in 2006 , with teammate Adrian Jones , to help build a new home for the Llanes family . His wife Sheila works as a curator for the Jefferson Davis museum in Waterloo .
Kurt Ploeger Kurt Ploeger is a former defensive end and defensive tackle in the National Football League . Biography . Ploeger was born Kurt Alan Ploeger on December 1 , 1962 in Iowa Falls , Iowa . Career . Ploeger was drafted in the sixth round of the 1985 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys . During the 1986 NFL season he was a member of the Cowboys , the Green Bay Packers , and finally the Buffalo Bills , though he would not see any playing time in a game during his time there . The following season he was a member of the Minnesota Vikings . He played at the collegiate level at Gustavus Adolphus College .
David Hendrix David Hendrix ( born May 29 , 1972 , in Jesup , Georgia ) is a former player in the NFL . He played for the San Diego Chargers . He played collegiately for the Georgia Tech football team . He is the father of Jajuan , David and Khenadi Hendrix .
Pat Harlow Pat Harlow is a retired American football offensive tackle . Professional career . He played in the National Football League between 1991 and 1998 . College career . Harlow played college football at the University of Southern California and won the Morris Trophy . He blocked for quarterbacks Todd Marinovich and Rodney Peete and cleared the way for Ricky Ervins in college .
Micheal Barrow Micheal Colvin Barrow ( born April 19 , 1970 ) is a former American college and professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League ( NFL ) for twelve seasons . He played college football for the University of Miami , and was honored as an All - American . He was drafted by the Houston Oilers in the second round of the 1993 NFL Draft , and also played professionally for the Carolina Panthers , New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys of the NFL . Early years . Barrow was born in Homestead , Florida . He attended Homestead High School , and played high school football for the Homestead Broncos . College career . While attending the University of Miami , Barrow played for the Miami Hurricanes football team from 1989 to 1992 . The Hurricanes were consensus national champions twice during Barrow ' s college career ( 1989 , 1991 ) , and played for a third national championship ( 1992 ) . As a senior in 1992 , he was recognized as a consensus first - team All - American . Professional career . The Houston Oilers selected Barrow in the second round ( 47th overall pick ) in the 1993 NFL Draft , and he played for the Oilers from to . In thirteen NFL seasons , Barrow also played for the Carolina Panthers , New York Giants , Washington Redskins and Dallas Cowboys . While playing for the New York Giants in the 2003 season , he led the NFC with 150 tackles . He finished his career with 1 , 125 tackles and 43 sacks . Coaching . High School . After retiring from the NFL , Barrow got his start in coaching at his alma mater , Homestead High School , as the Assistant Head Coach and defensive coordinator for the 2006 season . College . Barrow is now the Linebackers Coach and Special Teams Coordinator at his alma mater where he won 2 national championships as a player , the University of Miami . He enters his 7th year on the Hurricanes coaching staff going into the 2013 season . He was originally hired by former Miami Head Coach Randy Shannon in 2007 and was retained on staff by current Head Coach Al Golden when Golden was hired in 2010 .
Tom Pate Tom Pate was a Canadian Football League linebacker who died from a critical injury sustained while playing a league game in 1975 . A graduate of the University of Nebraska ( where he majored in business administration , ) Pate was a 3 time letterman with the Cornhuskers and a member their 1971 National Championship team . He joined the Hamilton Tiger - Cats in 1975 and as a rookie played 12 regular season games and recovered 1 fumble . On October 18 , 1975 , playing against the Stampeders in Calgary , he suffered an aneurysm late in the fourth quarter during a running play deep in Hamilton territory on which Willie Burden scored to win the game for Calgary . Pate was critically injured on the play after striking his head on the McMahon Stadium turf while being blocked by Stampeders fullback Rick Galbos . Only 23 at the time , he never regained consciousness and died three days later . In 1976 the Canadian Football League Players ' Association named its sportsmanship and community service award after him : the Tom Pate Memorial Award .
Jerry Doerger Jerry Doerger ( born Jerome William Doerger ) is a former center in the National Football League . Doerger was drafted in the eighth round of the 1982 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears and played that season with the team . He would later play with the Orlando Renegades of the United States Football League during the 1985 USFL season before again playing in the NFL with the San Diego Chargers during the 1985 NFL season . Jerry was initiated into the Alpha Xi chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha in the spring of 2011 .
John Kelly ( American football ) John D . Kelly ( born March 31 , 1944 in Fort Lauderdale , Florida ) is a former American football offensive lineman in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins . He played college football at Florida A & M University and was drafted in the 20th round of the 1966 NFL Draft .
Henry Jones ( American football ) Henry Louis Jones ( born December 29 , 1967 in St . Louis , Missouri ) is a former American football Safety in the National Football League . He played for the Buffalo Bills ( 1991 – 2000 ) , the Minnesota Vikings ( 2001 ) , and the Atlanta Falcons ( 2002 ) . Professional career . In just his second year in the NFL , Jones was a Pro Bowl selection as he led the league along with Minnesota ' s Audray McMillian with 8 interceptions . Jones ' s superb season in 1992 turned out the be the only significant highlight of his career . In the 10 following seasons , he recorded just 10 more total interceptions . He retired after the 2002 season with 18 career interceptions , which he returned for 455 yards and 4 touchdown s . He also recorded 5 sacks , 9 fumble recoveries , 14 fumble return yards , and 41 kickoff return yards .
John Greene ( American football ) John Greene ( April 21 , 1920 – November 4 , 2010 ) was an American football wide receiver who played seven seasons in the National Football League ( 1944 – 1950 ) . He was born in Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania . He attended college at the University of Michigan and high school at The Kiski School in Saltsburg , Pennsylvania .
2006 BC Lions season The 2006 BC Lions season was the 49th season for the team in the Canadian Football League and their 53rd overall . The Lions finished in first place in the West Division for a third consecutive season with a 13 – 5 record and won the 94th Grey Cup over the Montreal Alouettes . Lions quarterback Dave Dickenson was named the game ' s Most Valuable Player after completing 18 of 29 passes for 184 yards and rushing for 53 yards on six carries . Placekicker Paul McCallum tied a Grey Cup record by kicking six field goals en route to being named the Grey Cup ' s Most Valuable Canadian . The Lions won their fifth Grey Cup championship in franchise history and first since 2000 when they also defeated the Alouettes . During the regular season , the Lions were dominant , led by slotback Geroy Simon who caught 105 passes for a club record 1856 yards and 15 touchdowns . Simon was named the league ' s Most Outstanding Player , becoming the fifth BC Lions player to win the award . Defensive end Brent Johnson was named the league ' s Most Outstanding Canadian and Most Outstanding Defensive Player , defensive tackle Aaron Hunt was named the league ' s Most Outstanding Rookie , and offensive tackle Rob Murphy was named the league ' s Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman . Defensive back Mark Washington was awarded the CFLPA ' s Outstanding Community Service Award and head coach Wally Buono won the Annis Stukus Trophy as the CFL ' s Coach of the Year , making it the third time he won the award . The only CFL major trophy not won by the Lions was the CFL ' s Most Outstanding Special Teams Award , won by Calgary Stampeders kicker Sandro DeAngelis . The Lions had 10 Western All - Stars and a league leading seven Western All - Stars . Playoffs . West Final . Dave Dickenson completed 27 - of - 37 passes for 274 yards and three touchdowns , as the BC Lions destroyed the Saskatchewan Roughriders , 45 – 18 , to score a franchise playoff - record points total and reach the 94th Grey Cup against Montreal . The Lions will play the Montreal Alouettes , who beat the Toronto Argonauts 33 – 24 in the East Final . BC , who finished first in the West Division for the third straight season , lost the 2004 Grey Cup to Toronto and were downed by Edmonton in the 2005 West Final . Grey Cup . Scoring summary . BC Lions ( 25 ) – TDs , Ian Smart ; FGs Paul McCallum ( 6 ) ; cons . , McCallum . Montreal Alouettes ( 14 ) – TDs , Robert Edwards ; FGs Damon Duval ; cons . , Duval ; safety touch ( 2 ) . First Quarter < br > BC — FG McCallum 34 - yard field goal 4 : 49 < br > BC — FG McCallum 35 - yard field goal 12 : 26 < br > BC — FG McCallum 24 - yard field goal 14 : 15 Second Quarter < br > BC — TD Smart 25 - yard run ( McCallum convert ) 4 : 12 < br > MTL — FG Duval 43 - yard field goal 13 : 18 < br > BC — FG McCallum 30 - yard field goal 15 : 00 Third Quarter < br > MTL — Safety McCallum concedes in end zone 8 : 47 < br > MTL — TD Edwards 2 - yard run ( Duval convert ) 13 : 00 Fourth Quarter < br > BC — FG McCallum 21 - yard field goal 4 : 17 < br > BC — FG McCallum 47 - yard field goal 6 : 28 < br > MTL — Safety McCallum concedes in end zone 13 : 17