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Titus Ryan Titus LeMoyne Ryan ( born May 19 , 1984 ) is a professional American and Canadian football wide receiver for the New York Jets of the National Football League ( NFL ) . He was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2007 . He played college football at Concordia College , Selma . Ryan has also been a member of the New Orleans Saints , Carolina Panthers , Calgary Stampeders , Winnipeg Blue Bombers , Las Vegas Locos , and Dallas Cowboys . Professional career . New York Jets . Ryan was signed to the New York Jets ' practice squad on December 10 , 2012 . He was released on December 29 , 2012 . He signed a reserve / future contract on December 31 , 2012 .
Arkee Whitlock Arkee Whitlock ( born May 10 , 1984 in Rock Hill , South Carolina ) is a professional American and Canadian football running back who is currently a free agent . He most recently played for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League . He was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2007 . He played college football with the Southern Illinois Salukis , where he finished the 2007 season third in voting for the Walter Payton Award . Whitlock has also been a member of the San Francisco 49ers . Professional career . He was signed as an undrafted free agent following the 2007 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings , and was subsequently cut during training camp . Whitlock briefly signed with the San Francisco 49ers , and was able to see playing time during the preseason . After he was waived by the 49ers , he again signed with the Vikings , where he was allocated to their practice squad . Whitlock was signed by the Edmonton Eskimos on April 23 , 2009 . He was released on July 31 , 2011 .
Raheem Orr Raheem Orr ( born November 8 , 1980 in Elizabeth , New Jersey ) is an American football defensive end for the Arena Football League ' s Philadelphia Soul . He has also played in the National Football League for the New York Giants . Orr played college football at Rutgers University .
Rodney Carter Rodney Carl Carter ( born October 30 , 1964 in Elizabeth , New Jersey ) is a former professional American football running back in the National Football League . He played three seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers ( 1987 – 1989 ) . Rodney Carter attended Elizabeth High School in Elizabeth and graduated from Purdue University .
Gary Anderson ( offensive lineman ) Gary Allan Anderson ( born September 22 , 1955 in Fairfield , California ) is a retired American football guard in the National Football League for the Detroit Lions , the Washington Redskins and the New Orleans Saints . He played college football at Stanford University and was drafted in the tenth round of the 1977 NFL Draft .
John Hoffman ( running back ) John Wilks Hoffman ( December 8 , 1925April 15 , 1987 ) was an American football running back in the National Football League for the Chicago Bears . He made the NFL Pro Bowl in 1954 and 1956 . Hoffman was a Little Rock High School all - state football player in 1943 – 44 and All - State in basketball in 1944 – 45 . He won four track events in the state meet in 1945 . He joined the Bears in 1949 , rushing for 1 , 366 yards and catching 135 passes in eight years . Hoffman retired at age 30 and became the England High School football coach .
Larry Whigham Larry Whigham ( born June 23 , 1972 in Hattiesburg , Mississippi ) is a former professional American football player who played safety for nine seasons for the New England Patriots and Chicago Bears . Whigham attended the University of Louisiana at Monroe and was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the 4th round ( 110th overall ) of the 1994 Draft . He was known for his enthusiasm on the field and excelled in special teams play . He made the Pro Bowl twice as a special teams player , once with New England and once with Chicago . In January 1997 he earned AFC Special Teams Player of the Week in the against Jacksonville when he tackled Jaguar punter Bryan Barker on his own four - yard line , which resulted in a touchdown for the Patriots a few plays later . While Whigham gained attention playing mostly special teams ( he started only six games ) , he intercepted four passes during his career , three of which were against the NFL ' s all - time leading passer , Dan Marino . He intercepted two Marino passes versus Miami on November 23 , 1997 , including one he returned 60 yards for a touchdown , and finished the game with a season - high four tackles to earn Player of the Game honors .
Ray Stachowicz Raymond Mark Stachowicz ( born March 6 , 1959 in Cleveland , Ohio ) is a former American football punter in the National Football League . Stachowicz was drafted in the third round by the Green Bay Packers out of Michigan State University in the 1981 NFL Draft .
Anthony Gaitor Anthony Gaitor ( born October 9 , 1988 ) is an American football cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Buccaneers in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL Draft . He played college football at Florida International . A native of Miami , Gaitor attended Miami Northwestern High School , where he was part of an immensely talented squad that also included future NFL players Lavonte David , Marcus Forston , Jacory Harris , Tommy Streeter , Sean Spence , and Brandon Washington . Regarded as only a two - star recruit by Rivals . com , Gaitor was not listed among the top cornerbacks of his class .
1989 Rose Bowl The 1989 Rose Bowl was a college football bowl game played on Monday January 2 , 1989 because New Year ' s Day was on a Sunday . It was the 75th Rose Bowl Game , and also the 100th anniversary of the Tournament of Roses parade . The Michigan Wolverines defeated the USC Trojans 22 - 14 . Michigan FB Leroy Hoard was named the Rose Bowl Player Of The Game . This was the first of 22 Rose Bowls broadcast by ABC Sports . It had been broadcast on NBC since the first television broadcast in the 1952 Rose Bowl . Teams . Michigan Wolverines . Michigan opened the season with consecutive narrow losses to Notre Dame and Miami ( FL ) who were ranked # 2 and # 1 respectively at the time . But they recovered to go unbeaten the rest of the way , their only blemish being a 17 - 17 tie at Iowa . A 17 - 3 win over defending Big 10 champ Michigan State proved to be the difference as Michigan won the Big 10 by one game over Michigan State . USC Trojans . USC opened the season with 9 straight wins and rose to # 2 in the rankings . They faced sixth ranked rival UCLA , who was 9 - 1 and had been ranked # 1 for a couple of weeks earlier . Eric Ball , the 1986 Rose Bowl MVP had a crucial fumble in the UCLA vs Washington State game , when the # 1 ranked Bruins were upset at home by the Cougars 34 - 30 . The game was one of the notable ones in the UCLA - USC rivalry in that it was for the PAC - 10 championship , a possible Heisman Trophy for either Troy Aikman of UCLA or Rodney Peete of USC . It was also for the Rose Bowl berth . Rodney Peete was found to have measles in the days before the game . USC used a strong ground game and " bend but don ' t break " defense , in front of the largest Rose Bowl Stadium regular season crowd in history , to beat the Bruins 31 - 22 . The win over the Bruins set up a rare # 2 USC vs . # 1 Notre Dame for the next week . The Trojans lost to the eventual national champions Fighting Irish 27 - 10 . Game summary . USC , behind the passing of Heisman Trophy runner - up Rodney Peete and running of Aaron Emmanuel , took a 14 - 3 lead at halftime . Despite their lack of early success , Michigan stuck with its pounding running attack led by a huge offensive line and running back ( and game MVP ) Leroy Hoard . They began to wear down the Trojans and USC ' s offense began to sputter . By the 4th quarter , Michigan ' s offensive line took over and the Wolverines took a 22 - 14 lead into the last 2 minutes . Peete tried to lead the Trojans to a touchdown and game tying 2 - point conversion but Michigan ' s defense made sure they were never seriously threatened . Aftermath . The Irish undefeated season , with victories over Michigan , Miami , USC , and then finally West Virginia in the 1989 Fiesta Bowl , cemented their claim on the National championship that year .
Alex Parsons Alex Parsons ( born September 14 , 1987 ) is an American football offensive guard for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League ( NFL ) . He played college football at Southern California . High school career . Parsons attended Woodbridge High School in Irvine , California . As a junior in 2004 , he made All - Seaview League while posting 102 tackles , 7 sacks , 4 forced fumbles and 2 interceptions . He played 3 years on the varsity . He made 2005 Super Prep All - American , Prep Star All - American , Super Prep All - Farwest , Prep Star All - Western , Long Beach Press - Telegram Best in the West honorable mention , Orange County Register Fab 15 second team , Tacoma News - Tribune Western 100 , Cal - Hi Sports All - State second team , CaliFlorida Bowl Defensive MVP , All - CIF Southern Section first team , All - CIF Division VI first team , Orange County Register All - Orange County first team and All - Seaview League first team as a senior defensive lineman , linebacker , tight end and offensive lineman at Woodbridge High School in Irvine , California . He had 104 tackles , 18 tackles for loss and 4 sacks in 2005 . College career . Parsons played at the University of Southern California . 2008 : Parsons started USC ' s last 10 games at right offensive guard as a junior in 2008 after serving as a key backup there in the first 3 contests . He also appeared on special teams . 2007 : As a sophomore in 2007 , Parsons was switched from defensive tackle to offensive tackle in 2007 fall camp . He saw action in all 13 games on special teams ( primarily on kickoff return ) and limited action as a backup on the offensive line ( against Idaho , Notre Dame , UCLA and Illinois ) . He made a tackle against Idaho ( following an interception ) . He had arthroscopic surgery on torn cartilage in his right knee prior to 2007 spring practice . 2006 : Parsons was a reserve freshman defensive tackle in 2006 , his first year at USC . He appeared in all 13 games in 2006 , primarily on special teams . He saw limited action at defensive tackle in 2 games ( Arkansas , Oregon ) , but he did not make a tackle . He won USC ' s Service Team Defensive Player of the Year Award . Professional career . Oakland Raiders . Parsons signed as a free agent with the Oakland Raiders after going undrafted in the 2010 NFL Draft . On January 3 , 2012 signed a future / reserve contract with Oakland Raiders . Personal . He ' s a sociology major at USC . His brother , B . Jay Parsons , was a defensive end at Kentucky ( 2004 – 05 ) .
1978 Tennessee Volunteers football team The 1978 Tennessee Volunteers football team ( variously " Tennessee " , " UT " or the " Vols " ) represented the University of Tennessee in the 1978 NCAA Division I - A football season . Playing as a member of the Southeastern Conference ( SEC ) , the team was led by head coach Johnny Majors , in his second year , and played their home games at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville , Tennessee . They finished the season with a record of five wins , five losses and one tie ( 5 – 5 – 1 overall , 3 – 3 in the SEC ) . References . General Specific
Greg Bishop Gregory Lawrence Bishop ( born May 2 , 1971 in Stockton , California ) was an American football offensive tackle in the NFL for the New York Giants and Atlanta Falcons . He played college football at the University of the Pacific and high school football at Lodi High School . \
Hal Stringert Harold Lloyd " Hal " Stringert ( born January 5 , 1952 in Honolulu , Hawaii ) is a former professional American football cornerback in the National Football League . He played six seasons for the San Diego Chargers and played college football for both Willamette University and the University of Hawaii .
The Fun Bunch The Fun Bunch was the nickname for the wide receiver s and tight end s of the Washington Redskins of the National Football League during the early 1980s . It was also used as a nickname for the corps of talented offensive players during Ohio State ' s 2005 and 2006 football seasons . Washington Redskins . < onlyinclude > Known for their choreographed group celebrations in the end zone ( usually a group high - five ) following a touchdown , the Fun Bunch ' s actions eventually resulted in a league - wide ban of " excessive celebration " in 1984 . The members of the Fun Bunch included the Redskins ' wide receivers Art Monk , Virgil Seay , Charlie Brown , and Alvin Garrett , and tight ends Rick Walker , and Don Warren . Each won a Super Bowl with the Redskins , and three were chosen for the Pro Bowl . Art Monk was recently inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame . The first high - five leap performed by the Fun Bunch occurred after an Alvin Garrett touchdown in a 1982 first round playoff game against the Detroit Lions . In the Fun Bunch , there was a sub - group nicknamed the Smurfs . The Smurfs consisted of Virgil Seay , Alvin Garrett , and Charlie Brown . The three were given the nickname because of their diminutive size ( Garrett was 5 ' 7 ” , Seay known as Papa Smurf was 5 ' 8 " , and Brown the tallest at 5 ' 10 ” ) , comparing them to the tiny blue comic and cartoon characters in " The Smurfs " . Ohio State football . " The Fun Bunch " was also used for the offensive players during Ohio State ' s 2005 and 2006 football seasons : wide receivers Anthony Gonzalez , Ted Ginn , Jr . , Santonio Holmes and quarterback Troy Smith . Although the nickname was initially employed only at the insistence of Columbus - based WSYX - TV sports anchor Clay Hall , its usage gained momentum in other media as the Buckeyes ran the table during the 2006 regular season leading up to their title - game loss to the Florida Gators .
J . P . Bekasiak J . P . Bekasiak ( born January 1 , 1982 in Edmonton , Alberta ) is a Canadian football defensive tackle for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League . He was drafted with the fourth overall pick in the 2007 CFL Draft by the Hamilton Tiger - Cats . He played college football with the Toledo Rockets .
2012 Kentucky Wildcats football team The 2012 Kentucky Wildcats football team represented the University of Kentucky in the 2012 NCAA Division I FBS football season . The team , led by third - year head coach Joker Phillips , played their home games at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington , Kentucky , US , and compete in the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference ( SEC ) . On November 4 , 2012 , Kentucky Athletic director Mitch Barnhart announced that the university would not retain Phillips as head coach after the season . 2012 signing class . 24 recruits signed letters of intent to Kentucky for the 2012 season . Personnel . Starters per game . Offense Defense
Skip Butler William Foster " Skip " Butler ( born October 21 , 1947 in Gladewater , Texas ) is a former professional American football placekicker in the National Football League . He played seven seasons for the New Orleans Saints , the New York Giants , and the Houston Oilers .
Dwight Harrison Dwight Webster Harrison ( born October 12 , 1948 in Beaumont , Texas ) is a retired American football defensive back and wide receiver who played ten seasons in the National Football League for the Denver Broncos , Buffalo Bills , Baltimore Colts and the Oakland Raiders . He played college football at Texas A & I University ( now Texas A & M University - Kingsville ) .
Albert Lewis ( American football ) Albert Ray Lewis ( born October 6 , 1960 ) is a former American football player who played in the National Football League for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles / Oakland Raiders . Considered one of the best cornerbacks in league history , Jerry Rice once said that Lewis was the " toughest " cornerback he faced . Lewis was a 3rd round draft pick ( 61st overall ) by the Chiefs in the 1983 NFL Draft . He enjoyed a stellar career that spanned 16 seasons in which he recorded 42 interceptions , 12 . 5 sacks , 13 forced fumbles , 13 fumbles recoveries and 2 touchdowns . In addition to his standout play on defense , Lewis blocked a stunning 11 kicks in 11 seasons with the Chiefs . Lewis was named as the Chiefs MVP for the 1986 season after he recorded 69 tackles ( 61 solo ) , four interceptions , two fumble recoveries , one sack and one blocked punt . During his time in Kansas City , the Chiefs made the playoffs five times . This included an appearance in the 1993 AFC Championship game . Lewis finished with 38 interceptions in eleven seasons with the Chiefs , the fifth - highest total in franchise history . 20 of those came in his first four seasons before opposing teams decided not to throw to his side of the field as much . He played in 150 games for the Chiefs and was a starter in 128 of them . Lewis spent the final five seasons of his career with the Raiders . While with the team , he became the oldest player to score a defensive touchdown ( 38 years , 26 days ) on November 1 , 1998 when he returned an interception 74 yards for a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks . Lewis retired from the NFL after the 1998 season . Lewis was known for his excellent acceleration and speed - at one point running a 4 . 38 in the 40 - yard dash . At 6 ' 2 " , he was usually the tallest or one of the tallest cornerbacks in the NFL . He also had 35 - inch long arms and a 38 - inch vertical leap . Lewis credited his strong determination and work - ethic to his father , Brad . Lewis was named to the Chiefs 25 - Year All - Time Team in 1987 and was inducted into the Chiefs Hall of Fame on March 4 , 2007 . In July 2008 , Lewis , along with former Chiefs teammate Kevin Ross , was named to the NFL Network ' s " Top 10 Cornerback Tandems " list .
Keno Hills Keno J . Hills ( born June 13 , 1973 in Tampa , Florida ) was an American football offensive lineman in the NFL for the New Orleans Saints . He was selected in the sixth round of the 1996 NFL Draft from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette . In late December 1998 Hills was charged with drugs and weapons violations . Then 25 , he was booked with possession of heroin with the intent to distribute and possession of a firearm during a drug transaction . The charges were later dropped . Hills did not see any field action with the Saints in 1999 — inactive for seven contests . He signed with the Chicago Bears on December 30 , 1999 and was inactive for his only game on Chicago ’ s 53 - man roster . He was released by the Bears on June 16 , 2000 . The Miami Dolphins signed Hills June 21 , 2000 as a free agent offensive tackle with a one - year contract . He went to the Dolphins ' training camp but was released in the first cut .
Alfred Fincher Alfred William Fincher ( born August 15 , 1983 in Norwood , Massachusetts ) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent . He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft . He played college football at Connecticut . Fincher has also been a member of the Detroit Lions , Washington Redskins , and New York Sentinels . Fincher now works as a fisherman in the Bahamas with ex - Connecticut teammate and NFL prospect Deon McPhee . Professional career . New Orleans Saints . In 2006 , Fincher played in six games for the New Orleans Saints and recorded nine tackles . Fincher played in seven games for the New Orleans Saints in 2007 , recording three tackles . He was placed on injured reserve on November 4 , 2007 due to a concussion , ending his season . He was waived from injured reserve on November 29 . He has inspired his cousin Travis Fincher while playing for the Sr . Colts in the 07 - 08 session . Detroit Lions . On March 27 , 2008 , Fincher was signed by the Detroit Lions . However , he was released on July 27 after linebacker Teddy Lehman was re - signed . Washington Redskins . On July 31 , 2008 , Fincher was signed by the Washington Redskins . He re - signed with the Redskins on March 10 , 2009 . He was waived on August 30 .
Pete Kmetovic Peter George Kmetovic ( December 27 , 1919 – February 8 , 1990 ) was an American football player . A halfback , Kmetovic played college football for Stanford University , helping the team reach the 1941 Rose Bowl . In the game , Kmetovic rushed for 141 yards and returned a punt for a touchdown to lead the Indians to a 21 - 13 victory over Nebraska . For his efforts , Kmetovic was named the Rose Bowl Player of the Game . He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1942 NFL Draft , but did not play . He played for the Eagles in the 1946 season , and for the Detroit Lions for the 1947 season .
Joe Namath / Media Movie and television career . Namath went on to a minor career as an actor in several movies , including " C . C . and Company " with Ann - Margret ] and William Smith in 1970 , and he starred in a brief 1978 television series , " The Waverly Wonders " . He guest - starred on many television shows , including " Married . . . with Children " , " Here ' s Lucy " , " The Brady Bunch " , " The Flip Wilson Show " , " Rowan and Martin ' s Laugh - In " , " The Dean Martin Show " , " The Simpsons " , " The A - Team " , " ALF " and " The John Larroquette Show " . He was guest host on " The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson " several times , as well as hosting his own show , the 1969 cult classic " The Joe Namath Show " ( co - hosted by Dick Schaap ) with its eclectic guest pairings and open - bar attitude . He appeared as T . J . on " The A - Team " . On " The A - Team " , his character T . J . was punched by Mr . T and verbally threatened by former football star Jim Brown in one episode during season 5 of the series . He also served as a color commentator on broadcasts of NFL games for a while , including the 1985 season of " Monday Night Football " , but never seemed to be particularly comfortable in this role and was accused of being over - critical of then current players . Namath also auditioned to host the 1988 revival of the classic game show Family Feud for CBS , but that role went to Ray Combs . Known as " Broadway Joe " , he made his only appearance on Broadway as a cast replacement in a revival of " The Caine Mutiny Court Martial " . He has also appeared in summerstock productions of " Damn Yankees " and " Fiddler on the Roof " .
Will Heller Will Sanders Heller ( born February 28 , 1981 ) is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent . He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2003 . He played college football at Georgia Tech . Heller has also played for the Miami Dolphins , Seattle Seahawks , and Detroit Lions . Early years . Heller attended Marist High School in Atlanta , Georgia , and was a student and letterman in both football and basketball . In football , he played tight end , wide receiver , and defensive back , and was a 2nd Team All - Northside selection . College career . Heller attended Georgia Tech in Atlanta , Georgia , where he played Tight End under Coach George O ' Leary . Heller arrived at Georgia Tech as a walk - on candidate for tight end after turning down his only football scholarship offer to Division I - AA Furman . Professional career . Seattle Seahawks . In 2007 he had two touchdown receptions for the Seahawks against the St . Louis Rams . At the end of the 2007 season he had 13 receptions for 82 receiving yards and 3 Touchdowns . Detroit Lions . Heller was signed by the Detroit Lions on March 16 , 2009 . He was released following the 2011 season on March 12 , 2012 , but re - signed on March 22 , 2012 .
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