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Paul Gruber Paul Blake Gruber ( born February 24 , 1965 in Madison , Wisconsin ) is a former American football offensive tackle in the National Football League . He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers fourth overall in the 1988 NFL Draft . He played college football at Wisconsin . Professional career . Gruber spent his entire National Football League career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1988 to 1999 . He never missed a snap in his first five years in the league . Over his 12 - year career he appeared in 183 games , starting all of them , which was a Buccaneers record until Derrick Brooks broke it in 2007 . For most of his career , Gruber was one of the few marquee players on a bad team ; indeed , his early years were spent on some of the worst teams in Bucs history . He missed the last part of the 1999 season , in which the Buccaneers advanced all the way to the NFC Championship Game , due to a broken leg . The injury was slow to heal in the offseason , which was a factor in his decision to retire during the summer of 2000 . On June 6 , 2012 , it was announced that Paul Gruber will be the latest member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneer Ring of Honor . Gruber will join hall of famer Lee Roy Selmon , former coach John McKay and tight end Jimmie Giles as the fourth inductee into the Ring of Honor , established in 2009 .
Jerry Cornelison Jerry Gale Cornelison ( born September 13 , 1936 ) is a former gridiron football offensive tackle who played professionally in the Canadian Football League ( CFL ) and the American Football League ( AFL ) . Although he was selected by the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League ( NFL ) in the 1958 NFL Draft , Cornelison began his professional career with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the CFL . He then played five seasons in the AFL from 1960 - 1965 for the Dallas Texans / Kansas City Chiefs . In 1962 , he was an AFL All - Star at offensive guard .
Ryan Rau Ryan Rau ( born July 30 , 1990 ) is an American football linebacker who is currently a member of the Edmonton Eskimos . After playing college football for Portland State , he was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2012 . Professional career . Philadelphia Eagles . Rau was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent following the 2012 NFL Draft on June 14 , 2012 . After playing the entire preseason with the team , he was released during final roster cuts on August 31 . He was re - signed to the team ' s practice squad on September 1 , and was promoted to the active roster on December 8 . Rau made his NFL debut on December 9 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers . Rau was released from his contract on April 11 , 2013 . Cleveland Browns . Rau was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns on April 12 , 2013 . He was released on May 21 , 2013 . Carolina Panthers . Rau was signed by the Carolina Panthers on May 22 , 2013 . On August 24 , 2013 , he was waived by the Panthers .
Ulrich Winkler Ulrich Winkler ( born January 4 , 1984 in Munich , Germany ) is an American football defensive end who is currently free agent . Amateur career . Winkler had no experience in high school football or college football . He played amateur football in Germany from 1999 to 2004 for the Munich Cowboys . Professional career . NFL Europe . Winkler was signed by the Rhein Fire in 2005 and played three seasons for Frankfurt Galaxy , recording 20 tackles and 4 . 5 sacks in 2007 . Cleveland Browns . In 2006 , Winkler was participated in the NFL International Development Practice Squad Program and spent the season on the Cleveland Browns ' practice squad . Tennessee Titans . Winkler spent the 2007 season as the international practice squad player for the Tennessee Titans . He recorded a sack in a preseason game against the Washington Redskins . After the season , he was signed to a future contract in 2008 . He was placed on season - ending injured reserve in July . He was released on June 16 , 2009 .
Columbus Wardogs The Mississippi Headhunters are a professional indoor football member of the af2 . They ' re currently an inactive member . The franchise began as the Columbus Wardogs and played their home games in the Columbus Civic Center in Columbus , Georgia from 2001 - 2004 . The Wardogs became famous in 2001 and received a mention on ESPN as the first professional football team to finish a 16 game season winless . The inactive club was sold during the summer of 2005 and renamed the Mississippi Headhunters after relocating to Biloxi , Mississippi . The team was not able to begin play in Biloxi due to damage to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum by Hurricane Katrina . The owner of the team , Greg Disotell , had planned on building a new 12 , 000 - seat arena , called Jackson Sports Arena , for his team in Pearl , Mississippi ( a suburb of Jackson ) but he was not able to secure funding . It is unknown where , if anywhere , the team will play .
1963 Baltimore Colts season The 1963 Baltimore Colts season was the 11th season for the team in the National Football League . The Baltimore Colts finished the National Football League ' s 1955 season with a record of 8 wins and 6 losses and finished third in the Western Conference .
Earl Lindley Earl Lindley ( March 13 , 1933 – February 14 , 2012 ) was a professional Canadian football player from 1954 to 1957 . He participated in three Grey Cup victories in 1954 , 1955 and 1956 . He played his college football at Utah State University , where he led all scorers in NCAA football in 1953 , with 13 touchdowns and 3 extra points for a total of 81 points . He was inducted into the Utah Sports Hall of Fame in 1986 .
Phillip Tanner Phillip Tanner ( born August 8 , 1988 ) is an American football running back for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League . He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2011 . Professional career . Dallas Cowboys . In August 21 , 2011 Tanner and the Cowboys played against the San Diego Chargers at Cowboys Stadium where on the second half of the game Tanner lost his helmet and scored a touchdown . A new rule declined the touchdown saying that any player receiving , running , or intercepting carrying the ball and loses the helmet during the play , is where the ball will be played dead once the helmet has hit the field floor . Tanner recorded his first NFL carry and touchdown on October 23 , 2011 against the St . Louis Rams . He is now the backup to starter , Demarco Murray and Felix Jones . On December 9 , 2011 he was placed on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury .
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Flip Johnson Fulton " Flip " Frederick Johnson ( born July 13 , 1963 in Cheek , Texas ) is a retired American football player who played in the National Football League . Career . Flip Johnson played in 27 National Football League games in 1988 and 1989 for the Buffalo Bills as a wide receiver and returner .
Kenneth Gant Kenneth Dwayne Gant ( born April 18 , 1967 ) is a former American football safety in the National Football League , having played for the Dallas Cowboys and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers . He played college football at Albany State University . Gant ' s nickname with the Cowboys was " The Shark " . On the field , Gant had most of his impact on special teams . However , Cowboys fans remember him mostly for his celebratory antics — namely , the " Shark Dance " wherein Gant struts around flapping his elbows while holding his hand over his head to simulate a shark ' s fin . Professional career . Dallas Cowboys . Kenneth Gant was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the 9th round of the 1990 NFL draft . During training camp he was tried at cornerback , but the team eventually moved him to safety . As a rookie , he quickly became one of the best players in the special teams unit . In 1991 , he lead the Cowboys special teams with 25 tackles . By 1992 he was a key component of the team ' s nickel defense , that led the NFL in preventing third - down conversions , allowing opponents a conversion rate of 27 . 2 percent . He also tied for the team lead in interceptions with 3 . Gant was a member of the Cowboys Super Bowl XXVII and Super Bowl XXVIII championship teams . He was nicknamed " The Shark " , due to the Shark Dance he started doing during the 1992 season , before every Cowboys kickoff and after making big plays . Tampa Bay Buccaneers . In 1995 he signed as an unrestricted free agent with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to improve their special teams and nickel defense . Gant finished his career after 3 seasons with the Buccaneers , playing in a total of 113 games over 8 seasons in the NFL . He had 7 career interceptions .
USC Trojans football under Larry Smith Larry Smith was the coach of the University of Southern California ' s football team from 1987 to 1992 . His teams won three Pacific - 10 Conference titles and went to five bowl games , winning one . He amassed a record of 44 – 25 – 3 and was succeeded by John Robinson . 1987 . The Trojans lost their inaugural game of Larry Smith ' s tenure to Michigan State in the first night game ever played at Spartan Stadium . USC secured a Rose Bowl berth by tying UCLA for the Pacific - 10 championship and winning the head to head match . They faced Michigan State again , and lost 17 – 13 . Game notes . UCLA . USC clinches berth in the Rose Bowl with the win . 1988 . The Trojans won their first 10 games of the season , running the conference table and beating third - ranked Oklahoma at home . They were ranked second in the nation before their match with number - one ranked Notre Dame . After losing to the Fighting Irish in their final regular - season game , they faced Michigan in the Rose Bowl , losing 14 – 22 . Team players drafted into the NFL . The following players were claimed in the 1989 NFL Draft . 1989 . The 1989 season was intended to start historic fashion , with USC set to play Illinois in Moscow in what was dubbed the Glasnost Bowl . However , the plan to play the game at Dynamo Stadium fell through , and the game was rescheduled at Memorial Coliseum . The Trojans lost the game as the Illini scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter . USC won their third consecutive conference championship and gained their 600th program win in a victory against Oregon State . They played third - ranked Michigan in the Rose Bowl and won giving Larry Smith his only bowl victory as head coach . Game notes . Washington State . Notre Dame . Statistics Team players drafted into the NFL . The following players were claimed in the 1990 NFL Draft . 1990 . USC began the season by beating Syracuse in the eighth Kickoff Classic . They also won non - conference games against Penn State and Ohio State , the latter of which was suspended with 2 : 36 remaining because of severe thunderstorms . The Trojans would finish second in the Pac - 10 and lost to Michigan State in their bowl game in an outcome reminiscent of their 1987 season . 1991 . After a disappointing loss to Memphis State ( now University of Memphis ) the Trojans shocked number five Penn State by winning 21 – 10 . The win was a rare bright spot as USC would finish 3 – 8 , including a six - game losing streak to end the season . 1992 . USC ' s hundredth football season was also Larry Smith ' s last . Though they placed third in the Pac - 10 and secured a bowl berth , they lost their last three games including their rivalry games against Notre Dame and . Smith was replaced at the end of the season by John Robinson , who returned to USC for a rare second tenure as head coach . Game notes .
Brad Edwards ( American football ) Bradford Wayne Edwards ( born February 22 , 1966 ) is a former American football defensive back who played nine seasons in the National Football League for the Minnesota Vikings , Washington Redskins , and the Atlanta Falcons and current College Athletic Director of Jacksonville University in Jacksonville , FL . He graduated from Douglas Byrd High School in Fayetteville , North Carolina in 1984 . Edwards then played college football at the University of South Carolina and was drafted in the second round of the 1988 NFL Draft . He started in Super Bowl XXVI against the Buffalo Bills , had two interceptions , and was runner - up MVP . Edwards previously served as an assistant athletic director and senior associate athletic director at the University of South Carolina ( 1999 – 2006 ) under the tutelage of athletic director Mike McGee . Following his tenure at USC , Edwards entered the private sector at IMI Resort Holdings , Inc . Edwards officially returned to athletics on May 17 , 2009 , when he was named the athletic director at Newberry College . Currently , Edwards is Director of Athletics at Jacksonville University in Jacksonville , Florida . In May 2011 , Edwards was inducted into the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame . Edwards can also frequently be heard on Columbia ' s ESPN Radio station 93 . 1 . Edwards is married to the former Marlana Brown of Hodges , SC and has three sons , Jackson , Thomas , and Colton .
Texas Longhorns football series records The following is a list of Texas Longhorns football records against their opponents . These statistics are current through the end of the 2012 season . These stats are according to Texas Longhorns school records . The following list includes all opponents and all current FBS teams . All - Time Record . All - Time Record : 867 - 337 - 34 ( )
Jonathan Quinn Jonathan Ryan Quinn ( born February 27 , 1975 ) is a former American football quarterback in the NFL . He was originally selected with the 25th pick of the third round of the 1998 NFL Draft out of Middle Tennessee State University by the Jacksonville Jaguars . He has also played for the Kansas City Chiefs and Chicago Bears . Quinn transferred to Middle Tennessee State after one year at Tulane University . Playing history . Quinn was the starting quarterback for the 2001 World Bowl champion Berlin Thunder of NFL Europe , where he was the league leading passer throwing for 2 , 247 yards , and was named the MVP of the world bowl . Quinn was signed by the Kansas City Brigade of the Arena Football League ( AFL ) during the 2006 – 2007 offseason , but retired due to injury . College coaching . From 2007 to 2008 , Jonathan was the offensive coordinator for MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe , Kansas . On Friday , April 3 , 2009 he was named as the new head football coach for MidAmerica Nazarene University ( MNU ) . Quinn is the current head college football coach for the MidAmerica Nazarene Pioneers located in Olathe , Kansas . He held that position since the 2009 season . His coaching record at MidAmerica Nazarene was 29 wins and 7 losses . As of the conclusion of the 2011 season , this ranks him # 4 at MidAmerica Nazarene in total wins and # 1 at the school in winning percentage ( ) .
Jacob Ford Jacob Ford ( born July 20 , 1983 in Memphis , Tennessee ) is an American football defensive end he is currently a free agent in the National Football League . He was originally selected by the Tennessee Titans as the 204th overall pick in the 6th round of the 2007 NFL Draft . He played college football at Central Arkansas . Early years . At Melrose High School , ( Memphis , Tenn . ) earned All - Shelby Metro , Prep Star All - Southeast Region and High Tech Tennessee ' s Top Prospect List honors as senior two - way lineman . He registered 229 tackles and 32 sacks during career and helped team win 1998 State Championship . He also ran track three seasons . College career . In two seasons at Central Arkansas , Ford totaled 102 tackles , 17 sacks and 32 . 5 tackles for loss . As a senior ( 2006 ) , he was named Division II First - team All - American by College Sports Report after starting all 10 games and leading the team with eight sacks and 15 . 5 tackles for loss . He added 48 tackles , four passes defensed , three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery . As a junior ( 2005 ) at Central Arkansas , he was named first - team All - Gulf South Conference , First - team All - Region and Second - team All - American after starting all 14 games for Bears team that made NCAA Division II quarterfinals . As a sophomore ( 2004 ) at Holmes Community College ( Goodman , Miss . ) , Ford played nine games and earned All - State honors . Ford was not enrolled in college during 2002 and 2003 seasons . As a freshman ( 2001 ) at Memphis , earned Freshman All - Conference USA honors after appearing in 10 games . Professional career . Pre - draft . At the 2007 NFL combine , Ford ran the 40 - yard dash in 4 . 68 seconds , the second - best time among defensive ends , and bench pressed 225 pounds 19 times . Tennessee Titans . He was originally selected by the Tennessee Titans as the 204th overall pick in the 6th round of the 2007 NFL Draft . In 2007 Ford injured his left Achilles ’ tendon in practice on August 13 , 2007 and was placed on injured reserve a week later . The next season , 2008 , Ford played 14 games with three starts and totaled 26 tackles , two forced fumbles , and seven sacks . On September 3 , 2011 the Titans cut Ford .
1981 Minnesota Vikings season 1981 was the 21st year of season play for the Minnesota Vikings and the 62nd regular season of the National Football League , and the final season for the team at Metropolitan Stadium . The Vikings finished with a record of seven wins and nine losses . After opening the season with back - to - back losses , the Vikings ran off five straight wins and sat near the top of the NFC at midseason . After splitting their next four games , the Vikings were 7 - 4 and poised for a playoff run — however , the Vikings would lose their last five games to close out the year . The Vikings were led by quarterback Tommy Kramer , who enjoyed the most productive season of his career by throwing for 3 , 912 yards and 26 TD ' s . However , Kramer also threw 24 interceptions in 1981 . A trio of offensive standouts paced the Vikings in 1981 at the skill positions . Running back Ted Brown was the team ' s main ballcarrier , rushing for 1 , 063 yards and also came in third in the NFL with 83 pass receptions . He scored eight TD ' s . Veteran WR Sammy White also eclipsed the 1 , 000 yard mark for the first time in his career ( 1 , 001 ) and TE Joe Senser , who would later become a color analyst on radio for the Vikings , logged 1 , 004 yards receiving with eight TD ' s . He went to the Pro Bowl that season as well .
Andre Sadeghian Andre Sadeghian ( born October 25 , 1984 , in Beamsville , Ontario ) is a running back for the CFL ' s Winnipeg Blue Bombers . Sadeghian was an athlete in high school and won several track and field awards including : Ontario Indoor Track and Field Championship Silver Medal for 60m ( 2001 , 2003 ) , Gold Medal for 60m ( 2002 ) , Bronze Medal for 60m Hurdles ( 2001 , 2002 , 2003 ) , OFSAA Bronze Medal for 110m Hurdles ( 2002 ) . Andre attended the University of British Columbia for two years , then transferred to McMaster University . After sitting out one year for eligibility purposes , he had a solid final season with the McMaster Marauders . In his final season , he averaged almost 6 yards per carry ( 983 rushing yards ) and had 10 touchdowns in eight games . Andre also had 12 receptions for 198 yards and 12 punt returns , also for 198 yards . He was selected in the third round ( 24th overall ) in the 2007 CFL Draft by the British Columbia Lions . He spent the 2007 CFL season with the Lions and participated in all 18 regular season games . He was signed as a free agent by the Hamilton Tiger - Cats in 2008 , placed on their Developmental Squad , released on August 2 , signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders on August 6 and placed on the Riders ' Developmental Squad , only to be re - signed by the Tiger - Cats in October and dressed for three games .
Mike Cooley ( American football ) Michael T . " Mike " Cooley ( c . 1927 – June 13 , 1988 ) was an American football player and coach . He served as the head football coach at Lehigh University from 1962 to 1964 , compiling a record of 5 – 21 – 1 . Cooley played college football at the University of Georgia from 1944 to 1947 under Wally Butts . He graduated from Georgia in 1948 . Cooley died at the age of 60 on June 15 , 1988 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta , Georgia .
Cecil Sturgeon Cecil Owen Sturgeon ( June 27 , 1919 – February 1972 ) was an American football offensive tackle in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles . He attended North Dakota State University . Sturgeon served with the United States Fifth Army in World War II , participating in the Spaghetti Bowl football game in 1945 .
Shannon Clavelle Shannon Lynn Clavelle ( born October 12 , 1973 in Lafayette , Louisiana ) is a former American football defensive end in the National Football League for the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs . He played college football at the University of Colorado . Although Clavelle was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the sixth round ( 185th overall ) of the 1995 NFL Draft , he debuted in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers in 1995 . He played on the Packers Super Bowl XXXI Championship team of 1996 . In 1997 , he played six games with the Packers and finished his career that year playing in one game with the Kansas City Chiefs . While at Colorado , Clavelle fathered a child Derek with Kristy McCartney , the daughter of then - coach Bill McCartney . http : / / sportsillustrated . cnn . com / vault / article / magazine / MAG1006171 / index . htm
Jimmye Laycock Jimmye Laycock ( born February 6 , 1948 ) has served as head football coach at the College of William & Mary since 1980 . Laycock graduated from William & Mary in 1970 and played quarterback under legendary coaches Marv Levy and Lou Holtz . Prior to taking over the Tribe head coaching position , Laycock coached at Newport News High School , Clemson University , The Citadel , and the University of Memphis . Laycock has been the most successful head coach in the history of William & Mary Tribe football , leading the team to 20 winning seasons and 10 post - season appearances ( through the 2009 season ) , including a 48 - 34 loss in the Division I - AA national semifinal to the James Madison Dukes in 2004 , who defeated the Montana Grizzlies to win the National Championship the following week . After a win against the Southern Illinois Salukis in the FCS national quarterfinals on December 5 , 2009 , Laycock recorded his 200th win as the Tribe ' s head coach — the 13th coach in FCS history to reach that mark . On June 21 , 2008 , William & Mary officially opened its state - of - the - art football facility which was named after him . It is called the Jimmye Laycock Football Center and it sits adjacent to Zable Stadium . Personal . Laycock is from Hamilton , in Loudoun County , Virginia . He attended Loudoun Valley High School and lettered in football , basketball and baseball . He earned 12 varsity letter s and had his football jersey number retired . In 2010 , he was selected to the Hampton Roads Sports Hall of Fame , honoring those who have contributed to sports in southeastern Virginia . He was inducted into that Hall of Fame in October 2010 . Today , he is married to Deidre Connelly , a sports psychology consultant at William & Mary . He has four children — three with Connelly .