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Pro Football Writers Association Officially named the Professional Football Writers of America ( PFWA ) , this organization purports to be " The official voice of pro football writers , promoting and fighting for access to NFL personnel to best serve the public . " Goals of the organization include improving access to practices and locker rooms , developing working relationships with all teams , and ensuring that football writers are treated in a professional manner . As of 2005 the group consisted of over 300 writers , editors , and columnists who cover pro football . The PFWA issues the following awards : an All - NFL team published by Pro Football Weekly , one NFL Most Valuable Player Award ( since 1975 ) , the Dick McCann Memorial Award , the George S . Halas Courage Award , the Good Guy award , the Horrigan Award , and the Rozelle Award . Awards . George S . Halas Courage Award . The George S . Halas Courage Award is given to the player or coach who has performed with abandon despite injury or personal problems . In May , 1970 , the Halas Award went to Gale Sayers for his comeback from knee surgery to lead the NFL in rushing in 1969 . In New York , at the Pro Football Writers Association banquet , Gale Sayers gave an emotional speech that was memorialized in the film Brian ' s Song . Said Sayers , " You flatter me by giving me this award , but I ’ ll tell you here and now that I accept it for Brian Piccolo . Brian Piccolo is the man of courage who should receive the George S . Halas Award . I accept it tonight , but I ’ ll present it to Brian tomorrow . I love Brian Piccolo . And I ’ d like all of you to love him , too . And tonight , when you hit your knees , ask God to love him , too . " Other notable winners of the PFWA Halas Award include Joe Namath , Steeler running back Rocky Bleier , Hall of Fame cornerback Jimmy Johnson , New York Giant cancer survivor Karl Nelson , Hall of Famers Dan Hampton and Joe Montana , Denver Broncos guard Mark Schlereth , former N . Y . Giant Kerry Collins , San Francisco 49ers Garrison Hearst and Bryant Young , Carolina coach and former linebacker Sam Mills , Dolphins running back Robert Edwards , Carolina linebacker Mark Fields , Indianapolis Colt Head Coach Tony Dungy , New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees , New England Patriots Owner Robert Kraft ( first NFL owner and first Patriot to receive one ) . Good Guy Award . The Good Guy Award is given to the player who best helps the media do its job . Winners have been Jerome Bettis ( 2004 ) , Tiki Barber ( 2005 ) , LaDainian Tomlinson ( 2006 ) , and Tim Tebow ( 2012 ) . Rozelle Award . The Rozelle Award is given to the club public relations department that consistently strives for excellence in its dealings and relationships with the media .
Joe Biscaha Joseph Daniel Biscaha ( born June 1 , 1937 in Clifton , New Jersey ) is a former American football player . An offensive end , he played college football at the University of Richmond , and played professionally in the National Football League for the New York Giants in 1959 , and in the American Football League for the Boston Patriots in 1960 . After signing with the New York Titans in 1961 , he retired from professional football . Biscaha played high school football at Pope Pius XII High School in Passaic , New Jersey . Following his career in professional football , he entered the field of education where he served as a teacher of Biology and football coach at Paterson Central , JFK , Passaic Valley and Bloomfield high schools . He also coached in the initial years for the Paterson Catholic High School program in football . His teaching / coaching career continued for 25 years and was highlighted by three New Jersey State Championship seasons , 1975 , 1979 and 1980 , at Passaic Valley and numerous coaching honors . After an eight - year retirement from Education , while working in financial services , he returned to serve ten years as a School Administrator at Passaic County Technical Institute until his retirement in 2005 . Having graduated from the University of Richmond with a BS in Biology , he later attained an MA in School Administration in 1966 from Seton Hall University .
Johan Asiata Johan Asiata ( born 19 December 1985 in Christchurch , New Zealand ) is a gridiron football offensive lineman for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League . He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Chicago Bears in 2009 . He played college football at University of Nevada at Las Vegas and at Yuba Junior College ( 2004 – 2005 ) . He is married to Jana and has 2 sons , Auckland and Montego . College career . During his senior year at UNLV he earned honorable Mention All - Mountain West Conference and started all 12 games for UNLV and did not allow a sack . Professional career . Chicago Bears . Asiata signed with the Chicago Bears on April 27 , 2009 . and spent most of 2009 on the practice squad but was in consideration to start at left guard in 2010 . On September 2 , 2011 , he was waived by Chicago . Saskatchewan Roughriders . On April 24 , 2012 , Asiata was signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders .
2010 Northwestern Wildcats football team The 2010 Northwestern Wildcats football team represented Northwestern University in the Big Ten during the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season . Pat Fitzgerald , in his fifth season at Northwestern , was the team ' s head coach . The Wildcats home games were played at Ryan Field in Evanston , Illinois . The annual rivalry game against the University of Illinois was played at Wrigley Field on November 20 . The Wildcats finished the season 7 – 6 , 3 – 5 in Big Ten play and was invited to the inaugural TicketCity Bowl where they were defeated by Texas Tech 38 – 45 . Previous season . Last season , the Wildcats finished the season 8 – 5 ( 5 – 3 in Big Ten play ) and lost in the Outback Bowl 35 – 38 in overtime against Auburn . Regular season . Iowa . Northwestern won a thriller by scoring two touchdowns in the fourth quarter . The Wildcats led in the first two periods , but the Hawkeyes scored twice to take the lead in the third quarter . Illinois . The Wildcats , one week after upsetting a ranked Iowa team , fell flat in Wrigley Field , losing 48 - 27 to the Fighting Illini . Illinois RB Mikel LeShoure ran wild on Northwestern ' s defense for 330 yards on 33 carries ( for an average of 10 . 0 yards per carry ) , with a pair of touchdowns . The loss snapped a two game Northwestern winning streak over Illinois and sealed a bowl berth for Illinois , regardless of the outcome of their season finale against Fresno State next week . Northwestern falls to 3 - 4 in Big Ten play and 7 - 4 overall . The Wildcats face the 10 - 1 Wisconsin Badgers next week in Camp Randall Stadium , where they have not won since the 2000 season .
Antoine Cash Antoine Cash ( born March 5 , 1982 in Anguilla , Mississippi ) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent . He was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2005 . He played college football at Southern Mississippi . Early years . Cash attended South Delta High School in Rolling Fork , Mississippi and was a student and a letterman in football . In football , as a senior , he started as an outside linebacker and as a running back and rushed for 1 , 378 yards . After his senior season , Cash was named to the Clarion - Ledger ' s " Top 40 Recruits in Mississippi " and was invited to participate in the Alabama / Mississippi All - Star Classic .
1978 Hamilton Tiger - Cats season The 1978 Hamilton Tiger - Cats season was the 21st season for the team in the Canadian Football League and their 29th overall . The Tiger - Cats finished in 3rd place in the East division with a 5 – 10 – 1 record , but lost the Eastern Semi - Finals to the Montreal Alouettes . In February 1978 , the club was purchased by President and majority shareholder of Maple Leaf Gardens Limited , Harold Ballard . Mr . Ballard became the team president that year and would keep the strong tradition of pro football in that City . Rocky DiPietro was in his rookie season with the Ti - Cats . Ed George spent four seasons in the NFL before returning to the CFL in 1978 with the Hamilton Tiger - Cats . Through two seasons with the Tiger - Cats he played 34 games . Quarterback Jimmy Jones was in his final season with the Tiger - Cats and he finished his Tiger - Cats career with 861 career pass attempts , good enough to rank in the top ten .
Altie Taylor Altie Taylor ( September 29 , 1947 – March 14 , 2010 ) was an American football player . He played running back , fullback , and wide receiver for the Detroit Lions and the Houston Oilers . He was born in Pittsburg , California and died in Sacramento , California .
1929 Ohio State Buckeyes football team The 1929 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented the Ohio State University in the college football season of 1929 - 1930 . In Sam Willaman ' s first season as head coach , the Buckeyes beat Michigan . The Buckeyes compiled a 4 – 3 – 1 record while outscoring opponents 95 - 69 .
2002 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team The 2002 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team represented the University of Nebraska – Lincoln in the 2002 NCAA Division I - A football season . The team was coached by Frank Solich and played their home games in Memorial Stadium in Lincoln , Nebraska . Nebraska finished in 4th place in the Big 12 North Division and tied for 8th conference – wide , with a final record of 7 – 7 ( 3 – 5 ) . After the season . Nebraska finished in 4th place in the Big 12 North Division and tied for 8th conference - wide , with a final record of 7 - 7 ( 3 - 5 ) . Awards . < br > NFL and Pro Players . The following Nebraska players who participated in the 2002 season later moved on to the next level and joined a professional or semi - pro team as draftees or free agents . < br >
Johnathan Hankins Johnathan " Big Hank " Hankins ( born March 29 , 1992 ) is an American football defensive tackle for the New York Giants of the National Football League ( NFL ) . Hankins played college football for Ohio State University as a junior , but decided to forgo his senior season of eligibility to enter the 2013 NFL Draft . The New York Giants chose him in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft . Early years . Hankins was born in Dearborn Heights , Michigan . He began his high school football career as a 255 - pound offensive guard in his freshman year . For his sophomore year he transferred to Southeastern High School , where he started on the defensive line . Five - star prospect William Gholston transferred to Southeastern in 2008 , creating the " best defense in Detroit " , with Hankins shutting down the inside and Gholston patrolling on the edge . Hankins was regarded as a three - star recruit by Rivals . com , and was listed as the No . 20 prospect from Michigan in the class of 2010 . He intended to accompany Gholston to Michigan State , but did not get any offer from the Spartans . Hankins eventually picked Ohio State over offers from Alabama , Florida , Michigan , Oklahoma , and Wisconsin . College career . Hankins enrolled in Ohio State University , where he played for the Ohio State Buckeyes football team from 2010 to 2012 . As a true freshman , Hankins made the Buckeyes rotation and recorded 16 tackles ( 3 solo ) plus a quarterback sack for the season . He weighed in as a freshman " at about 350 , 355 , " and was regarded as only a two - down player by defensive coordinator Jim Heacock . By his sophomore year , Hankins managed to get his weight down to 330 . He became a starter , registering 67 tackles ( 32 solo ) and three sacks . Following his 2012 junior season , he was a first - team All - Big Ten Conference selection , and received first - team All - American honors from Scout . com . Professional career . 2013 NFL Draft . Even though Hankins only entered his junior season in 2012 , he was projected to leave Ohio State early . In preseason mock draft s from May 2012 , Hankins was listed as a mid first - rounder for the 2013 NFL Draft . By mid - season , he had moved up to a top - 10 spot . In December 2012 , Hankins announced that he would forgo his final year of eligibility , entering the 2013 NFL Draft . Hankins was selected in the 2nd round , 49th overall by the New York Giants in the 2013 NFL Draft .
Santonio Thomas Santonio Thomas ( born July 2 , 1981 in Belle Glade , Florida ) is an American football defensive end . As an undrafted free agent , he was signed by the New England Patriots in 2005 . He played college football at the University of Miami . He ' s currently a free agent . Early years . Thomas attended Glades Central High School in Belle Glade , Florida and was a student and a letterman in football . In football , as a senior he led his team to the Class 3A State Championship and was part of a team ranked # 20 in the nation by " USA Today " . He was named as a first team All - USA selection by USA Today . In the Class 3A State Championship Game , Thomas made 12 tackles and recovered a fumble and took it in for a touchdown . Professional career . New England Patriots . He joined the Patriots as an undrafted free agent after the 2005 NFL Draft . He spent the 2005 and 2006 seasons on the Patriots ' practice squad . Cleveland Browns . Thomas was signed by the Cleveland Browns on September 16 , 2008 after defensive end Robaire Smith was placed on injured reserve . He was waived on September 5 , 2009 .
Rob Taylor ( American football ) Robert Earl Taylor ( born November 14 , 1960 in St . Charles , Illinois ) is a former NFL offensive tackle who played eight seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers . He was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the twelfth round of the 1982 NFL Draft .
Brad Quast Brad Quast ( June 5 , 1968 in Arlington Heights , Illinois ) was an all - conference football player for the University of Iowa from 1986 - 1989 . He is a member of the University of Iowa ’ s all - time football team . Iowa career . Brad Quast went to Forest View High School in Arlington Heights , Illinois , before attending the University of Iowa . He was heavily recruited and selected the Hawkeyes over Michigan . Quast was a linebacker for Iowa for four years from 1986 - 1989 , and he was one of the few linebackers in school history to start for four years . He was named the top freshman linebacker in the nation by The Sporting News in 1986 . In his junior season in 1988 , Quast was an all - Big Ten selection . He recorded 20 tackles against Iowa State , and then he duplicated the feat later in the year against Colorado . Quast finished the year with 133 tackles , which ranked eighth in school history . He also led the team with four interceptions , including one against Kansas State that he returned 94 yards for a touchdown , setting a school record . In his senior season , Quast was named a team captain of the 1989 Hawkeyes . He was an all - Big Ten selection for the second time , as he again led the team with four interceptions . His 11 career interceptions ranked fourth in school history . Quast also had 114 tackles , raising his career total to 435 , which ranked third in school history . Professional career and honors . Quast was the New York Jets ’ tenth round pick in 1990 but was released without playing a game . He played two seasons with Barcelona in the World League before signing a two year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles . But Quast tore up his knee in a 1992 preseason game and never played again . By 1993 , he could no longer pass a physical exam . In 1989 , Iowa fans selected an all - time University of Iowa football team during the 100th anniversary celebration of Iowa football , and Brad Quast was an honorable mention selection as a linebacker .
Dave Lucey David J . Lucey ( January 20 , 1915 – February 20 , 1997 ) was an American football player and coach and a civil servant who served as Massachusetts Registrar of Motor Vehicles from 1972 - 1974 . Lucey played football for the Boston College Eagles from 1940 - 1942 . He was a member of the Eagles teams that played in the 1941 Sugar Bowl and the 1943 Orange Bowl . After graduation , Lucey accepted the position of head football coach at Saugus High School in Saugus , Massachusetts . In 1947 , he returned to Boston College as an assistant football coach . After one season he was named Director of Public Relations . He also coached at Peabody Veterans Memorial High School , St . Mary ' s High School , and St . John ' s Preparatory School . Lucey was a friend and fundraiser for Governor Francis W . Sargent . From 1971 to 1972 , Lucey was a member of the State Appellate Tax Board . He was the Massachusetts Registrar of Motor Vehicles from 1972 until his retirement in 1974
1934 Tennessee Volunteers football team The 1934 Tennessee Volunteers ( variously Tennessee , UT , or the Vols ) represented the University of Tennessee in the 1934 college football season . Playing as a member of the Southeastern Conference ( SEC ) , the team was led by head coach Robert Neyland , in his ninth year , and played their home games at Shields - Watkins Field in Knoxville , Tennessee . They finished the season with a record of eight wins and two losses ( 8 – 2 overall , 5 – 1 in the SEC ) . References . General Specific
Aaron Williams ( American football ) Aaron Williams ( born April 23 , 1990 ) is an American football cornerback for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League . He was drafted in the 2nd round , 34th overall , of the 2011 NFL Draft . He played college football for the Texas Longhorns . Early years . Williams attended McNeil High School in Austin , Texas . He was considered the top safety recruit by " Rivals . com " and the second best cornerback recruit by " Scout . com " in 2008 . He was selected 1st team All State by Dave Campbell Texas Football magazine and was also named to the 2008 Parade All American team . Williams was named an outstanding performer at the 2007 Army National Combine which lead to him being selected to the 2008 Army All American bowl game . He chose Texas over offers from Baylor and USC . College career . As a freshman in 2008 , Williams started one of 13 games at cornerback , recording 13 tackles and an interception which was returned 81 yards for a touchdown . As a sophomore in 2009 , he played in 13 games , missing one due to an injury , and recorded 31 tackles , two sacks and three interceptions . As a junior in 2010 , he started 11 games , missing two due to an injury , and recorded 45 tackles , one quarterback sack , and two forced fumbles . Professional career . 2011 NFL Draft . Williams was selected by the Buffalo Bills as the second pick of the second round ( no . 34 overall ) in the 2011 NFL Draft . Buffalo Bills . He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the 2nd round , 34th overall in the 2011 NFL Draft . References . 4 . http : / / www . parade . com / news / all - america / 2008 / All - America 5 . http : / / www . texasfootball . com / highschool - news / view / 4180 6 . http : / / www . usarmyallamericanbowl . com / player - roster
University of Detroit Stadium University of Detroit Stadium , also known as U of D Stadium , Titan Stadium , or Dinan Field , was a stadium in Detroit , Michigan on the campus of the University of Detroit . The stadium ' s main tenant was the University of Detroit Titans football team , who played their home games there from the time the stadium opened in 1922 on land acquired for the university ' s new McNichols campus ( the university would move its main campus there in 1927 ) , until the university dropped the football program following the 1964 season . Location . The stadium stood on Six Mile Road ( later also known as McNichols Road ) just west of Fairfield St . in the northeast corner of the campus . It was built with the field on a north - south axis and with stands on the east and west sides of the field , which was encircled by a running track It had a capacity of 25 , 000 people at its peak . In addition to football , it was also used for track meets , concerts , and other university - related and public events . One rather unusual aspect of the stadium were its lighting towers , which stood between the stands and the field . Tenants . University of Detroit Stadium was the home field for the NFL ' s Detroit Lions from 1934 to 1937 , and again in 1940 . It also was home to the Detroit Wolverines for their only NFL season in 1928 . It was the site of the 1935 NFL Championship Game , won by the Lions over the New York Giants , 26 – 7 . The Michigan Arrows of the fledgling Continental Football League used the stadium ( which then had a capacity of 20 , 000 ) for the 1968 season . Unfortunately , the Arrows drew just 4 , 240 fans per game en route to a 1 - 11 season . The Arrows moved to Midland , Michigan to become the Tri - City Apollos in 1969 , then folded with the rest of the league . Demolition . The stadium was demolished in 1971 and was replaced by a parking lot . For many years thereafter the stadium ' s lighting towers remained standing in order to provide lighting for the lot .
2001 Minnesota Vikings season 2001 was the 41st year of season play for the Minnesota Vikings and the 82nd regular season of the National Football League . Tragedy struck the Minnesota Vikings in the summer of 2001 , when Offensive Lineman Korey Stringer died of heat stroke in training camp in Mankato , Minnesota . Although Minnesota has a reputation for cold weather , in late July and early August it can be brutally hot . The 2001 season started off with a 24 - 13 home loss to the Carolina Panthers ( This would be Carolina ' s only win of the season ; they finished 1 - 15 ) . Over the next sixteen weeks , wins for Minnesota were few and far between . They did not win on the road at all during this season . Some season highlights included a 35 - 13 win over the rival Green Bay Packers in week six , and a week ten victory over the Giants in which Randy Moss pulled in 10 receptions for 171 yards and 3 touchdowns leading to a 28 - 16 victory . But despite having a 12th ranked offense , their defense was in the bottom five , and the Vikings finished 5 - 11 . After the disappointing season , the Vikings bought out the contract of Dennis Green , who had become a polarizing force in the Viking fan base despite his successful coaching tenure with the team . Mike Tice coached the final game of 2001 , losing to the Ravens .
Hokie Gajan Howard Lee " Hokie " Gajan ( born September 6 , 1959 in Baker , Louisiana ) is a former American football running back who played five seasons in the National Football League . He was drafted out of Louisiana State University by the New Orleans Saints in the 1981 NFL Draft . During his career , Gajan rushed for 1 , 358 yards and 11 touchdowns , and also had 515 receiving yards and two touchdowns . He is third all time in yards per carry in a season for a primary running back ( one with at least 100 carries in a season ) in NFL history , according to ESPN Stats & Information . He is currently the New Orleans Saints radio color commentator . According to ESPN Stats & Information Currently , Gajan works as the color commentator alongside Jim Henderson on Saints radio broadcasts .
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2012 Miami Hurricanes football team The 2012 Miami Hurricanes football team represents the University of Miami during the 2012 NCAA Division I FBS football season . The Hurricanes are led by second year head coach Al Golden and play their home games at Sun Life Stadium . They are members of the Coastal Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference . For the second season in a row , the Hurricanes self – imposed a bowl ban on themselves with regard to the status of a current NCAA investigation into whether or not they followed the university ' s compliance practices . Roster . As of October 8 , 2012