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Sophomore Sophomore ( ) is a term particularly used in US English to describe a student in the second year of study at high school or university . The word is also used as a synonym for " second " , for the second album or EP released by a musician or group , the second movie of a director , or the second season of a professional athlete . Etymology . The term comes from Greek ( " " ) , “ acquired skill , clever device , method ” The term sophomore is probably a compound of the Greek σοφός ( " sophos " ) , " wise " + μωρός ( " moros " ) , " foolish , dull " . Education in the US . High school . The 10th grade is the second year of a student ' s high school period and is referred to as sophomore year . High school sophomores are expected to begin preparing for the college application process , including increasing and focusing their extracurricular activities . Students at this level are also considered to be developing greater ability for abstract thinking . College . In the U . S . , college sophomores are advised to begin thinking about career options and to get involved in volunteering or social organizations on or near campus . Usage in other countries . In some other countries , such as the Philippines , sophomore is also widely used specifically in high schools . It is also used in Saudi Arabia in English - based universities and colleges .
1997 South Carolina Gamecocks football team The 1997 South Carolina Gamecocks football team represented the University of South Carolina in the Southeastern Conference during the college football season of 1997 – 1998 . The Gamecocks were led by head coach Brad Scott and played their home games in Williams - Brice Stadium in Columbia , South Carolina .
Paul Ernster Paul T . Ernster ( born January 26 , 1982 in Phoenix , Arizona ) is an American football punter who is currently a free agent . He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL Draft . He played college football at Northern Arizona . Ernster has also been a member of the Cleveland Browns , Detroit Lions and Pittsburgh Steelers . Early years . Ernster attended Ironwood High School in Glendale , Arizona where he was a two - year letterman in both football and baseball . In football , he was an All - State kicker , won All - Region honors as a linebacker , kicker , and punter , and was a two - time special teams Most Valuable Player award winner , and was the Defensive MVP as a senior . College career . Ernster attended Northern Arizona University , and was a kicker , until punting his senior year . As a senior punter , he led the NCAA Division I - AA level , and the nation in average yards per punt , averaging 47 . 8 yards per punt . During his career at Northern Arizona University , he was a three - time All - Big Sky Conference All - Academics selection , a consensus All - American punter pick as a senior , and he finished his college career with 213 points , which ranks third in school history . As a kicker , he made 39 out of 65 field goal attempts , and 96 out of 100 PATs attempted . Professional career . Denver Broncos . Ernster was drafted by the Denver Broncos , serving as their punter for two years , and was documented in A Few Seconds of Panic . Detroit Lions . On April 11 , 2008 , Ernster was signed by the Detroit Lions . He was waived on July 29 . Pittsburgh Steelers . Ernster was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Steelers on July 29 , 2008 after punter Daniel Sepulveda tore his ACL . However , he was cut prior to the regular season . He was re - signed by the Steelers on November 5 after the team released punter Mitch Berger . The Steelers released Ernster and re - signed Berger on November 24 after Ernster turned in three below average performances , averaging just 31 . 3 yards a punt .
Mike Hinnant Michael Wesley Hinnant ( born September 8 , 1966 ) is a former American professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League ( NFL ) and the World League of American Football ( WLAF ) . He played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Detroit Lions of the NFL , and the Barcelona Dragons of the WLAF . Hinnant played collegiately at Temple University .
Rob Turner Robert Wayne Turner II ( born August 20 , 1984 ) is an American football offensive lineman for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League . He was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2007 . Turner played college football in New Mexico . Turner has also played for the St . Louis Rams . College career . Over four years , Turner started 45 games for the Lobos as a right guard and right tackle . A wrist injury plagued him during his final two years which caused teams to shy away from drafting him . Professional career . New York Jets . Turner was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent out of New Mexico on May 16 , 2007 . Turner was waived during the final roster cuts on September 1 , 2007 before signing on to the team ' s practice squad on September 3 . Turner was promoted to the active roster on December 19 , 2007 . Turner made his professional debut against the Tennessee Titans on December 23 , 2007 . Turner was well known for his versatility and was utilized on offense , defense and special teams with the Jets . Turner was placed on the injured reserve list on September 27 , 2011 after suffering a broken ankle in the preseason . St . Louis Rams . Turner signed with the St . Louis Rams on March 30 , 2012 . Tennessee Titans . Turner signed with the Tennessee Titans on March 19 , 2013 .
Johnny Baker ( American football ) John Hendrix " Johnny " Baker III ( born March 15 , 1941 in Camden , Alabama ) is a former American football linebacker and tight end . He played college football at Mississippi State University , where he was a linebacker and an offensive end . He played professionally in the American Football League for the Houston Oilers from 1963 through 1966 and for the San Diego Chargers in 1967 . He is the father - in - law of longtime Rice and Major League Baseball star Lance Berkman and had two sons who pitched in the NCAA Division I World Series . See also . From 1966 Sports Illustrated Vault : " ( The Houston Oilers ) linebacking is good , with Johnny Baker on the left and Danny Brabham on the right , but in the secondary the Oilers are worried about left corner back . Tony Banfield had an off year last season after knee surgery and though he was All - AFL in 1962 , he has been dropped . "
Louis Lipps Louis Adam Lipps ( born August 9 , 1962 in New Orleans , Louisiana ) is a former American football wide receiver in the NFL who played his entire nine - season career for the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints . He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1st round of the 1984 NFL Draft after a college football career at The University of Southern Mississippi . His teammate John Stallworth took him under his wing when he was a rookie . In his first season , Lipps broke the National Football League record for punt return yardage by a rookie with 656 yards . Louis returned one punt for a touchdown and also caught 45 passes for 860 receiving yards and 9 receiving touchdowns . He was named the NFL ' s Offensive Rookie of the Year at season ' s end and was also named to the AFC Pro Bowl team for that year . Lipps ' second season in 1985 saw him go over 1000 receiving yards and 50 rushing yards with 1134 and catch 12 touchdowns . He was named 1st Team All - Pro by the Newspaper Enterprise Association ( NEA ) and the Pro Football Writers Association ( PFWA ) and 2nd Team All - Pro by the Associated Press ( AP ) . He also earned a second straight trip to the Pro Bowl . The Steelers named him the Team ' s MVP for the 1985 season . Lipps struggled with injuries during the 1986 and 1987 seasons but rebounded in 1988 , finishing with 50 catches for 973 receiving yards and 5 touchdown catches including the Steel City Wonder , where he caught a ball in his facemask and scored . In 1989 , Lipps again led the team in receptions ( 50 ) , receiving yards ( 944 ) and receiving touchdowns ( 5 ) and was named Team MVP for the second time . Lipps left the Steelers for one season to play for the New Orleans Saints in 1992 before retiring as a Steeler in 1993 . Lipps caught 359 passes for 6031 yards and 39 touchdowns in his career . He currently works for Steel City Mortgage Services in Pittsburgh , and is the co - host of a weekly Steelers - themed radio broadcast on ESPN radio 1250 AM .
Leo Barker Leonardo Barker ( born November 7 , 1959 in Cristobal , Panama Canal Zone ) was the first person born in Panama to play in the NFL . He played for the Cincinnati Bengals from 1984 until 1991 . He played varsity football at Rainbow City / Cristobal in his native Panama . As of 2008 , he is the head coach of the Hornets of Roswell High School . He lived in Roswell , Georgia , with his family , and taught Spanish . College career . Barker was a member of the New Mexico State University Aggies football team from 1979 to 1983 . He was a starting linebacker every year he played and was second on the team in tackles his junior and senior seasons . At New Mexico State , Barker racked up 378 career tackles ; enough to place him number four on the all - time Aggie list . In 2003 , Leo Barker was inducted into the New Mexico State University Intercollegiate Athletic Hall of Fame . NFL career . He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the seventh round of the NFL draft in 1983 . He played for the Bengals until 1992 , when he retired . Barker was an integral part of the Bengals ’ nickel - package defense . In 1989 , Barker helped lead them to a league best 12 - 4 record and an appearance in Super Bowl XXIII .
Floyd Turner Floyd Turner , Jr . ( born May 29 , 1966 in Shreveport , Louisiana ) is a former professional American football wide receiver in the National Football League . He played nine seasons for New Orleans Saints ( 1989 – 1993 ) , the Indianapolis Colts ( 1994 – 1995 ) , and the Baltimore Ravens ( 1996 , 1998 ) . After his playing days ended , Turner was involved in a check laundering scheme that stole over 12 million dollars from Bank One . Turner wore number 88 with the Colts just before the arrival of Marvin Harrison .
Macon Knights The Macon Knights were a professional arena football team , playing in the af2 league . They were a 2001 expansion member of af2 . They played their home games at Macon Coliseum . The Knights were owned and operated by Beverly Olson . The Knights were formerly coached by Derek Stingley , son of former New England Patriots ' wide receiver Darryl Stingley . History . The franchise was created in 2001 , the second year of the af2 . Olson ' s first successful move as owner operator was to bring in local football star Kevin Porter to coach the upstart team . Porter , an alumnus of Auburn University , and the Kansas City Chiefs was also an arena football veteran . Under his leadership , the inaugural team made the playoffs and was named " Expansion Franchise of the Year " by the league . He went on to coach the New Orleans VooDoo and Kansas City Brigade of the AFL . Two seasons later , Porter led the Knights to the ArenaCup , af2 ' s championship game , where the Knights lost to the Tulsa Talons 58 – 40 . Afterwards , he left for the parent AFL and a number of his players followed . Porter was replaced by AFL veteran Mike Hold . Despite his success with other franchises , Hold did not have as good a fortune in Macon . In 2005 , after a bad start , Hold was replaced by Derek Stingley . Stingley took a club that had fallen to 2 – 5 and , by season ' s end , managed to get them into the playoffs . The Knights however , lost to the Louisville Fire in the opening round . After the 2006 season , the team announced they would be shutting down operations . However , on October 10 , 2008 , the " Macon Telegraph " reported that an investor is " deeply interested " in relaunching the Knights franchise in Macon , as early as 2009 , but no later than 2010 .
Brian Kozlowski Brian Scott Kozlowski ( born October 4 , 1970 ) is an American football tight end in the National Football League . He was originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 1993 . He played college football at Connecticut . Early life . As a high schooler , Kozlowski was team MVP and an All - County pick on offense for his high school , Webster High School . He also got second team honors for defense plus he played lacrosse . College career . In college , Kozlowski was known for being consistent as he started at tight end for 43 straight games . In the second game of his career as a freshman , he won the starting job . He caught 43 passes for 526 yards with a touchdown in 1992 , his final college season . He was part of the group of receivers that set a school record for most receptions by three different receivers in 1991 with 207 . He is one of only four true freshmen at the University of Connecticut to earn a varsity letter . Kozlowski ' s best game as a college player came against Villanova as the sophomore caught ten passes . There is an award given out each year in honor of Kozlowski for his hard work , effort and dedication to the game . It is called The Brian Kozlowski Award . Professional career . Kozlowski was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New York Giants in May 1993 . He played three years with the Giants . After becoming a free agent , Kozlowski signed with the Atlanta Falcons . Most of his career productivity came playing for the Falcons . Playing for the Falcons , he went to Super Bowl XXXIII , caught one pass for five yards but ended up losing 34 - 19 to the Denver Broncos . At the end of the 2000 season , Kozlowski re - signed with the Falcons . He did the same thing at the end of the 2001 and 2002 seasons . He declared free agency after the 2003 season and signed with the Washington Redskins only to be cut in October 2004 . Kozlowski appeared in all 16 games for the Washington Redskins in 2005 with two receptions for 26 yards . After Clinton Portis broke his hand in a Week 10 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles and was placed on the injured reserve for the remainder of the 2006 season , the Redskins re - signed Kozlowski to use him mostly as a blocker and on special teams . During the 2006 season , Kozlowski had one catch for one yard . And as of December 4 , 2006 , Brian had 84 career receptions for 973 yards and eight touchdown s . Personal life . Kozlowski has a wife , Ellen and two daughters , Paris and Shea . They currently reside in Atlanta , Georgia .
Tala Esera Tala Erik Esera ( born April 15 , 1984 in Honolulu , Hawaii ) is an American football guard who is currently a free agent . He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007 . He played college football at Hawaii . Esera has also been a member of the Indianapolis Colts and Philadelphia Eagles . He has represented the USA Tomahawks in rugby league .
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Averell Spicer Averell Spicer ( born April 26 , 1987 ) is an American football defensive tackle who is currently a free agent . Spicer was signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2010 . He played college football at USC . Early years . Spicer prepped at Rancho Cucamonga High School in Rancho Cucamonga , California . College career . Spicer played college football for the University of Southern California . Professional career . An undrafted player from the USC Trojans , Averell was and signed by the Chicago Bears on May 3 , 2010 . He was waived / injured on August 9 , 2010 . He cleared waivers and reverted to Injured Reserve .
Leigh Torrence Leigh Torrence ( born January 4 , 1982 ) is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent . He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2005 . He played college football at Stanford . He has also played for the Atlanta Falcons , Washington Redskins , New Orleans Saints , and Jacksonville Jaguars . Early life . Torrence attended Marist School near Atlanta , where he played football , ran track , and won two state tennis titles . At Stanford he won two letters in track and four in football , and was named to the Academic All - Pac - 10 team . Professional career . Green Bay Packers . The Green Bay Packers signed Torrence April 29 , 2005 . The Packers released September 3 , 2005 . Atlanta Falcons . The Atlanta Falcons claimed Torrence off waivers on September 4 , 2005 and signed him to the practice squad . He was activated from the squad and promoted to the 53 - man roster on October 12 , 2005 . Torrence was waived on September 2 , 2006 . Washington Redskins . The Washington Redskins signed Torrence on December 27 , 2006 . The team released him on November 8 , 2008 . During his first stint with the Redskins , Torrence played in 25 games and recorded 42 tackles , one sack , and two pass breakups . New Orleans Saints . With the Saints in 2009 , Torrence was active for five of the team ' s first ten games , recording 10 tackles and a half sack . He injured his shoulder in the Saints ' November 22 win over Tampa Bay and was placed on the injured reserve list on November 23 , making room for the Saints to re - sign veteran cornerback Mike McKenzie . On March 9 , 2010 , Torrence signed a 1 year contract to return to the New Orleans Saints . He was waived on September 7 but re - signed on September 14 . Torrence made several key plays in a nationally - televised Sunday Night Football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on October 31 , 2010 , first tackling Antwaan Randle El just short of the goal line to prevent a Steelers touchdown in the first half , then intercepting Ben Roethlisberger ' s pass late in the fourth quarter to seal the Saints ' 20 - 10 win . It was the first interception of his NFL career . On October 26 , 2011 against the Indianapolis Colts , Torrence intercepted Curtis Painter ' s pass and returned it 42 yards for his first NFL touchdown . Torrence has been noted for his support of the Sojourner Truth Academy , a New Orleans charter school high school founded by a Stanford classmate : Torrence raised $ 50 , 000 from his Saints teammates that was matched by an NFL grant and used to fund the school ' s football team . Second Stint with Redskins . The Washington Redskins signed Torrence on April 10 , 2012 . The team released him on June 2 , 2012 . Jacksonville Jaguars . Torrence was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on July 31 , 2012 and later released on August 31 .
Gene Alderton Wayne Eugene " Gene " Alderton ( April 3 , 1934 – July 2 , 1992 ) was an American football player . He played college football for the University of Maryland . He was selected by the Detroit Lions of the National Football League in the 1957 NFL Draft . College career . A native of Cumberland , Maryland , Alderton attended college at the University of Maryland , where he played as a center on the football team . As a sophomore in 1955 , he was pressed into service to replace injured starting center Bob Pellegrini . In 1956 , he was an honorable mention Associated Press All - American . The Associated Press also named him to its All - Atlantic Coast Conference first team . As a senior in 1957 , he served as the team co - captain alongside Jack Healy . That season , Maryland played in the " Queen ' s Game " — the first American football game attended by Queen Elizabeth II . Alderton was scheduled to meet the Queen in the pre - game ceremonies . After he lost a tooth in the previous week ' s game , " university officials speedily ordered up a replacement so he could smile properly when he and the other co - captains were introduced to Elizabeth and Philip " . Alderton presented a souvenir football to the Queen and Prince Philip alongside fellow co - captain Jack Healy before the game . The Newspaper Enterprise Association named him an honorable mention All - American . The Atlantic Coast Conference selected him as a member of its All - ACC second team . Head coach Tommy Mont recommended Alderton , alongside back - up center Wilbur Main , for selection to the South squad in the all - star Shrine Game to Miami coach Andy Gustafson . Upon the conclusion of his collegiate playing career , Alderton received the Teke Trophy for service by a football player over four years . He graduated from Maryland in 1958 with a Bachelor of Science degree in education for industry . After college . Alderton was selected in the 15th round of the 1957 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions . In the summer of 1958 , he was competing for a position at the Lions ' training camp , and considered to have a good chance at making the roster . He played for Detroit , the defending NFL champions , in the 1958 College All - Star Game . In mid - August , he was hired as the freshman team coach at his alma mater . In 1964 , Alderton was elected to the Board of Trustees of the University of Maryland M Club , an athletic alumni organization . He died on July 2 , 1992 , while living in Hyattsville , Maryland .
1999 Insight . com Bowl The 1999 edition to the Insight . com Bowl was the 11th edition to the bowl game . It featured the Boston College Eagles , and the Colorado Buffaloes . Colorado ' s 62 points were the most ever scored in this bowl game . Boston College would go on to win the next 8 bowl games after this . 1st Quarter . Colorado started off with a 10 yard touchdown run from Cortlen Johnson making it 7 – 0 Colorado . Mike Moschetti ' s 2 yard touchdown run made it 14 – 0 . Colorado ' s Jason Sykes intercepted a Boston College pass , and returned it 29 yards for a touchdown , making it 21 - 0 Colorado , to close the 1st quarter scoring . 2nd Quarter . In the second quarter , Colorado ' s Rashidi Barnes intercepted a Boston College pass , and returned it 21 yards for a touchdown , making it 28 - 0 . Ben Kelly later scored on an 88 yard punt return for Colorado giving them a 35 - 0 lead . With Colorado driving again , Boston College ' s George White intercepted a Colorado pass and returned it 78 yards for a score making it 35 – 7 . Cortlen Johnson added a 2 yard touchdown for Colorado to make it 42 – 7 . Jeremy Aldrich ' s 26 yard field goal made it 45 – 7 Colorado at the half . 3rd Quarter . In the third quarter , Jeremy Aldrich drilled a 21 yard field goal , making the score 48 – 7 Colorado . Boston College ' s Bryan Ardnt recovered a fumble in the end zone to make it 48 – 14 . Colorado ' s Roman Hollowell scored on an 18 yard touchdown run to make it 55 – 14 Colorado at the end of three quarters . 4th Quarter . Colorado ' s Zac Colvin rushed 4 yards for a touchdown to make it 62 – 14 . Boston College ' s Tim Hasselbeck threw a 2 yard touchdown pass to Jamal Burke to make it 62 – 21 . Doug Bessette scored on a 9 yard return of a blocked punt for Boston College , to make the final score 62 – 28 .
Tyrone Calico Tyrone Bernard Calico ( November 9 , 1980 in Orange County , California ) is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League . In college , he was the starting receiver for Middle Tennessee State University . As a sophomore , he had 47 catches for 752 yards with 3 TD . As a junior , he had 37 catches for 583 yards with 5 TD . He bounced back as a senior with 45 catches for 606 yards with 4 TD . He recorded a time of 4 . 34 in the 40 - yard dash in the 2003 NFL Scouting Combine . He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in 2003 and recorded four touchdown s in his rookie season . After a knee injury caused by an illegal horse - collar tackle from Roy Williams , he was cut by the Titans after 2005 . On May 13 , 2008 , he was signed by the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League . He was released June 2008 . Personal . He now resides in Brentwood , Tennessee with his wife , Elizabeth , and their daughter , Rose .