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Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year The Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year award is given annually to a college football coach by the Football Writers Association of America . The award honors Eddie Robinson , former coach at Grambling State who holds the record for most Division I wins with 408 .
Dereck Faulkner Dereck Leonard Faulkner ( born May 6 , 1985 in Landstuhl , Germany ) is a professional American and Canadian football wide receiver who is currently a free agent . He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2007 . He played college football for the Hampton Pirates . Faulkner has also been a member of the BC Lions . Early years . Faulkner grew up in Moorestown Township , New Jersey and played high school football at Moorestown High School , where he was a First Team All - State wide receiver . He also earned All - County , All - Conference Accolades as well as All - South Jersey Honors after catching 40 passes for 898 yards ( 22 . 5 avg ) and nine touchdowns his senior season . Super Prep rated him among the top 100 players on the East Coast . He chose Hampton University over the University of Iowa . College career . Faulkner immediately earned playing time as a true freshman at the " X " receiver position . Despite playing behind current All - Pro Kick Returner current Houston Texans Jerome Mathis , Faulkner still finished second on the team with 20 receptions for 249 yards and 1 touchdown in 10 games . 17 of those catches resulted in first downs , with 12 of those coming on third down plays . A strained calf muscle limited Faulkner to 9 games in 2005 . He still contributed to the team by pulling in 24 catches for 427 yards and 3 touchdowns , finishing third on the team , showing his prowess as the team clutch third - down receiver . He helped convert 12 third - down plays finishing with a total of 22 first down receptions . He suffered a broken right fibula during practice in the fourth week of the season and only played in 13 games over his last two seasons at Hampton . He finished his career with 74 catches for 1 , 011 yards . Professional career . Philadelphia Eagles . Despite not being drafted after a good career and a great work - out , Faulkner still fulfilled a childhood dream by being signed by the team he grew up cheering for , the Philadelphia Eagles , his childhood favorite Eagle being All - Pro wide receiver Mike Quick , who also is a family friend . Quick was very positive when he heard the news about Faulkner going to the Eagles . He was quoted as saying : " It was a quick decision , but it was a strong decision . " " I think this was the right decision for me . They didn ' t draft any wide receivers this year , and they only signed one other UDFA undrafted free agent wide receiver , so I ' ll have a good shot to show them I can play on the level of the receivers they have now . " British Columbia Lions . Faulkner was signed by the BC Lions on April 8 , 2009 . He was released on May 13 , 2009 . Personal . Faulkner majored in Business Management and hopes to become a sportscaster when his playing days are over . His father was a linebacker at Virginia State University . Dereck is a member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity ( Gamma Epsilon chapter ) .
Mel Bratton Melvin Torrance Bratton ( born February 2 , 1965 ) is a former American football running back and current sports agent . Bratton attended the University of Miami , where he played running back and starred in the national championship game at the 1988 Orange Bowl against Oklahoma , where he blew out his knee . He was subsequently drafted by the Miami Dolphins in 1988 , yet did not make the team and was drafted again in 1989 by the Denver Broncos and played for two seasons though never really recovering from his knee injury . College . Bratton starred in the 1988 NCAA National Championship game , the Orange Bowl , against the Oklahoma Sooners . However , he blew out his knee , an injury that may have cost him an estimated one million dollars in the NFL . At the end of his career , he held the Hurricanes ' record for career touchdowns with 33 . Bratton was interviewed about his time at the University of Miami for the documentary " The U " , which premiered December 12 , 2009 on ESPN . NFL career . Bratton was originally drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round of the 1988 NFL Draft but never signed a contract with the Dolphins . In the seventh round of the 1989 NFL Draft , the Broncos drafted Bratton as the 180th overall pick . He rushed for 190 yards and 4 touchdowns on 57 carries in his brief career . He also added 345 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns on 39 catches . He also returned 5 kickoffs for total of 56 yards averaging 11 . 2 yards . At Super Bowl XXIV , in which the Broncos lost to the San Francisco 49ers 55 - 10 , Bratton caught one 14 - yard pass from John Elway . He retired after the 1990 season , never really regaining his full abilities to run the ball from his knee injury in 1988 Orange Bowl . Later career . In 1997 , Bratton became a scout for the Atlanta Falcons . Bratton became coordinator of NFC pro personnel with the Washington Redskins in 2000 . After Redskins owner Dan Snyder fired him from the front office , Bratton founded sports apparel company College Throwback USA . Bratton became a sports agent after his playing career . Currently , Bratton is part of Vantage Management Group . In 2008 , the NFL began an inquiry into Bratton for contacting Andre Smith , then a college football player for Alabama . Personal life . Born in Miami , Florida , Bratton graduated from Miami Northwestern High School in 1983 . Bratton is a cousin of Geno Smith , starting quarterback at West Virginia since 2010 .
Ian Troop Ian Troop , is the President and Chief Executive Officer of TO2015 which oversees the preparation and execution of the 2015 Pan American Games and 2015 Parapan American Games . Prior to his appointment as the CEO of TO2015 , Troop was President of ConAgra Foods , and a vice president at Procter & Gamble . Troop also served on the Advisory Board of the National Hockey League Players Association ( NHLPA ) . In 2006 and 2007 the National Post named Troop , one of Canada ' s top CEO ' s of the future . In 1981 Troop graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with a BBA . While in university Troop was an all - star football player and was inducted in the Laurier hall of fame in 1978 . Troop was drafted by the Hamilton Tiger - Cats of the Canadian Football League in 1981 . 2015 Pan American Games . On February 11 , 2010 Troop was named the CEO of the organizing committee of the 2015 Pan American Games . Constant venue delays and secrecy surrounding the organization has made Troop a target of critics .
Glenn Martinez Glenn Martínez ( born November 30 , 1981 in Auburndale , Florida ) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent . He was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2004 . He played college football at Saginaw Valley State . Martínez has also played for the Detroit Lions , Denver Broncos and Houston Texans . Early years . Martinez attended Auburndale High School in Auburndale , Florida and was a student and a letterman in football . College career . Glenn Martinez attended Saginaw Valley State University from 2000 to 2003 . In 2002 , as a junior , he was named as an Honorable Mention All - Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and led the team in receiving yards with 814 receiving yards . In 2003 , Martinez was named as a first - team All - Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference selection . Professional career . Pittsburgh Steelers . Martinez originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent , signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers in April , 2004 . He was released at the end of the preseason during the final roster cut - downs that season . Detroit Lions . He returned to the NFL for the 2005 season signing a free agent contract with the Detroit Lions , who then allocated him to NFL Europe where he was selected by the Rhein Fire in the 19th round of the 2005 NFL Allocated Player Draft . Martinez completed a successful campaign in Europe , finishing with 4 touchdown s , 384 yards on 29 receptions , and finishing third in the league in punt return yardage . He returned to the Lions for their 2005 training camp and was signed to the practice squad after the preseason . He was later signed to the active squad for week 6 versus the Carolina Panthers . Martinez had his first NFL reception in week 8 , an 11 - yard reception against the Chicago Bears . After playing in the Lions ' week 9 game against the Minnesota Vikings he was again relegated to the practice squad . He would be activated once more for the week 15 game versus the Cincinnati Bengals in which he returned 2 punts and appeared on special teams . In January 2006 , Martinez was again signed by Detroit , but was cut prior to the 2006 NFL season . Martinez was later added to the Practice Squad for the remainder of the 2006 NFL season . Denver Broncos . In January 2007 , Martinez was signed by the Denver Broncos to a futures contract . He saw action during the 2007 preseason , but was released on 1 September when teams were making mandatory cuts to finalize their opening day roster . Martinez was added to the Denver Broncos Practice Squad . Due to injuries was added to active roster on 29 September 2007 and saw action in week 4 against the Indianapolis Colts , but did not record any stats . In week 5 against the San Diego Chargers he posted a career highs with six catches for 70 yards while adding an 18 - yard punt return . Martinez was waived from the Broncos on November 11 , 2008 to make room for running back Tatum Bell . Houston Texans . In January 2009 , Martinez was signed to a future contract by the Houston Texans . He was released on August 6 , 2010 .
Dwight McLean Dwight George McLean ( born in October 28 , 1988 ) is an American football defensive back , who currently plays for the New Orleans VooDoo of the Arena Football League . Early life . McLean attended Santiago High School in Corona , California . College career . Fullerton College . After high school McLean attended Fullerton College McLean committed to Purdue University on February 26 , 2008 . McLean was not heavily recruited , only landing football scholarships from 3 FBS schools ( New Mexico State , San Diego State and Purdue ) . Purdue . McLean ' s play netted him a scholarship to continue his football career at Purdue University . He was named a starting safety midway through the season in 2008 , and was a starter in 2009 . Professional career . San Jose SaberCats . McLean signed with the San Jose SaberCats of the Arena Football League in 2011 . McLean lead the SaberCats with 80 tackles on the season . Arizona Rattlers . In 2012 , McLean was assigned to the Arizona Rattlers . McLean was later released before the season ended . San Antonio Talons . Later in 2012b McLean was assigned to the San Antonio Talons . McLean helped the Talons finish the season with a 14 - 2 record , but the Talons fell short of the ArenaBowl . New Orleans VooDoo . 8 weeks into the 2013 season , McLean was assigned to the New Orleans VooDoo .
Peter Mueller ( Canadian football ) Peter Muller is a former professional Canadian football player . He played as a tight end for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League from 1973 to 1981 . One of the great Argo tight ends , he played 9 years and 126 regular season games ( and not one playoff game ! ) . He led the team in receiving in 1974 , ' 77 and ' 78 . Muller was also an innovator as he was one of the first openly Christian athletes . After his football days he was Vice - President at Queensway Christian College in Mississauga . In 1978 he won the Tom Pate Memorial Award for outstanding sportsmanship and dedication to his community .
Willie Galimore Willie ( The Wisp ) Galimore ( March 30 , 1935 - July 27 , 1964 ) was an American football running back for the Chicago Bears from 1957 - 1963 . He attended Florida A & M University , working with the legendary coach Jake Gaither . Galimore is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame . Galimore possessed incredible speed and lateral movement ; many of the opposing players of the time stated that they believed Galimore could run side - to - side down the field just as fast as most men could in a straight line . His running style could be said to most resemble the style of Billy Sims or perhaps Terrell Davis , but faster . In a documentary short by NFL Films on Galimore , it was said that he was probably the last great find before NFL scouting became sophisticated . Bears assistant coach Phil Handler , while scouting for talent in Florida , received a tip about Galimore ' s prowess as a halfback , and the Bears subsequently drafted him in the 5th round of the 1956 NFL draft . Galimore ' s peers ( including Chuck Bednarik and Doug Atkins ) referred to Galimore as one of the best runners they ever faced . Galimore was killed in an automobile accident on July 27 , 1964 in Rensselaer , Indiana at the age of 29 with teammate Bo Farrington . His number 28 has been retired by the Bears . His son , Ron Galimore , was the first Black U . S . Olympic gymnast . Willie Galimore ' s last visit to his hometown of St . Augustine , Florida came just weeks before his death , and he participated in civil rights demonstrations there , becoming the first Black person who was able to register as a guest at the previously all - white Ponce de Leon Motor Lodge ( where the arrest of the 72 year old mother of the governor of Massachusetts for trying to be served in a racially integrated group had made national headlines a few months before ) . Galimore ' s civil rights activism is honored with a Freedom Trail marker at his home at 57 Chapin Street in St . Augustine . His widow , Mrs . Audrey Galimore , took part in the dedication of the marker on July 2 , 2007 . A community center in the historic Lincolnville neighborhood of the city also bears Galimore ' s name , and he is depicted on a historical mural painted by schoolchildren on Washington Street .
1991 Los Angeles Rams season The 1991 Los Angeles Rams season was the team ' s 54th year with the National Football League and the 46th season in Los Angeles . Regular season . In a game against the Lions , Lions offensive lineman Mike Utley suffered an injury to his sixth and seventh cervical vertebrae occurred on November 17 , 1991 . Utley flashed the crowd a " thumbs up " as he was being taken off the field .
Sealver Siliga Sealver Siliga ( born April 26 , 1990 , in West Jordan , Utah ) is an American football defensive tackle for the Denver Broncos . He was not drafted in the 2011 NFL Draft as an early entry canditate . He played college football at Utah . College career . Siliga appeared in 37 games in his three year career for the Utes and finished with 97 tackles . After his junior year he was awarded honorable mention All - Mountain West . San Francisco 49ers . After going undrafted Siliga was signed by the 49ers as an undrafted free agent on July , 28 2011 . He was released by the 49ers on September 3 , 2011 . Denver Broncos . Siliga was signed to the Denver Broncos practice squad on October 18 , 2011 . Prior to the 2012 opening game Siliga was added to the active roster .
1903 Stanford football team The 1903 Stanford football team represented Stanford University in the 1903 college football season and was coached by James F . Lanagan , a former Stanford baseball player , in his first season coaching the team . Game notes . California . The 1903 Big Game was the last to be played on a neutral field in San Francisco . It ended in a 6 – 6 tie . Beginning with the 1904 Big Game , the game was alternated between the home field of each team .
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1982 Ottawa Rough Riders season The 1982 Ottawa Rough Riders finished the season in 3rd place in the East Division with a 5 – 11 – 0 record . After winning the East - Semi Final playoff game against the Hamilton Tiger - Cats , the Riders lost to the Toronto Argonauts in the East Final . This season marked the last time an Ottawa football franchise won a playoff game .
Keion Carpenter Keion Eric Carpenter ( born October 31 , 1977 in Baltimore , Maryland ) is a former American football defensive back . He played for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League . Football career . He played high school football at Woodlawn High School and college football at Virginia Tech and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Buffalo Bills . He played for the Bills during the 1999 , 2000 , and 2001 seasons . He was traded to the Atlanta Falcons in 2002 . He was injured at the end of the 2003 season , tearing his ACL . Carpenter is also known as one of the few players to have a successful spinal fusion surgery and return to football , playing for three years after the surgery . Personal . He has two daughters ; Kymiah Carpenter , and Kiara Carpenter . A son has been an added addition to his family . He is the founder of The Carpenter House , Inc . , a non - profit which specialized in consulting under - privileged families with home ownership .
2012 Saskatchewan Huskies football team The 2012 Saskatchewan Huskies football team represented the University of Saskatchewan in the 2012 CIS university football season . They played their home games at Griffiths Stadium in Saskatoon , Saskatchewan . The team had hopes to win Canada West and to advance to the Vanier Cup for the first time in 6 years , however they lost to the Regina Rams in the Canada West Semi - Final . Rankings . RV - Received Votes Regular Season . The 2012 schedule is as follows : Radio . All Huskies football games were carried on CK750 . The radio announcers were Branden Crowe and Kelly Bowers .
T . J . Cunningham T . J . Cunningham ( born October 24 , 1972 ) is a former safety in the National Football League . He played safety for the Seattle Seahawks . Biography . Cunningham was born in Aurora , Colorado and graduated from Overland High School . He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the 6th round ( 209th overall ) of the 1996 NFL Draft .
Charlie Gauer Charles Edward Gauer was a professional football player , and later an assistant coach , for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League . However he was also a member of the " Steagles " , a team that was the result of a temporary merger between the Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers due to the league - wide manning shortages in 1943 brought on by World War II .
Mike Flynn ( American football ) Michael Patrick " Mike " Flynn ( born June 15 , 1974 in Doylestown , Pennsylvania ) is a former NFL center . He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 1997 . He played college football at Maine . Early years . Flynn grew up in Agawam , MA and attended Cathedral High School in Springfield , Massachusetts , and was a letterman and a standout in football , basketball , and baseball . Flynn graduated from Cathedral High School in 1992 . Professional career . Going undrafted into the NFL in 1997 , Mike Flynn was first signed by the Baltimore Ravens , who released him . Flynn was then picked up by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jacksonville Jaguars . Resigned by Baltimore , Flynn didn ' t make his debut until 1998 . Two years later , now a starting center , Flynn and the Ravens won Super Bowl XXXV . # 62 remained blocking for the Ravens into 2007 . Picked up by the New England Patriots in 2008 , Flynn was released before the season . After football . Mike Flynn currently assists former NFL receiver Qadry Ismail on the TV show " Ravens Report . " They were teammates for three years ( 1999 – 2001 ) on the Baltimore Ravens . Flynn lives in Maryland . Flynn co - hosts a radio show on weekends with Ryan Johnston called " Johnston and Flynn " on 98 . 5 The Sports Hub in Boston . Flynn also joins " The Felger and Massarotti Show " on 98 . 5 The Sports Hub in Boston on Thursdays during the football season .
Willie Broughton Willie Lee Broughton ( born September 9 , 1964 in Fort Pierce , Florida ) is a former American football defensive tackle in the National Football League for the Indianapolis Colts , Dallas Cowboys , Los Angeles Raiders , and the New Orleans Saints . He played college football at the University of Miami and was drafted in the fourth round of the 1985 NFL Draft .
2011 Belk Bowl The 2011 Belk Bowl , the 10th edition of the game , was a post - season American college football bowl game , held on December 27 , 2011 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte , North Carolina as part of the 2011 – 12 NCAA Bowl season . The game was telecast at 8 : 00 p . m . ET on ESPN , and featured the NC State Wolfpack from the Atlantic Coast Conference and the Louisville Cardinals from the Big East Conference . Previously known as the Meineke Car Care Bowl in 2010 , the 2011 contest was the first under its new name and sponsorship agreement with Belk , the Charlotte - based department store chain . Teams . Louisville . Louisville advanced to its second straight Bowl game under second year head coach Charlie Strong . It is the first time the Cardinals have advanced to back - to - back bowl games since 2005 – 06 , their first two years as members of the Big East . Louisville enters the game with a record of 7 – 5 , and having gone 5 – 2 in Big East play . The Cardinals experienced an up - and - down season . They started out 1 – 1 before going on the road and beating their hated in - state rival Kentucky 24 – 17 for the first time in 4 tries , in a game where highly - touted freshman quarterback Teddy Bridgewater made his debut , filling in midway through for the injured Will Stein . Louisville lost three straight to drop to 2 – 4 , before winning three straight to go to 5 – 4 . One notable event occurred midway through the Cards ' 16 – 14 win over Rutgers , in which senior cornerback Anthony Conner broke his neck and was carted off the field . Louisville became Bowl - eligible on November 19 , in a 34 – 20 win at Connecticut . Scoring Summary . Source
Huntsville , Alabama This page gives you the opportunity to redirect to the original article that is on Wikipedia or stay on the American Football Database . Clicking on the link on this page will redirect to Wikipedia ' s article . Take me to the article on Wikipedia . Click here to return to the American Football Database main page or just hit your browsers back button to return to your previous page . These Redirect pages should be eliminated in either of two ways . Things to think about :