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Reggie Branch Reginald Etoy Branch ( born October 22 , 1962 in Sanford , Florida ) is a former American football running back in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins . He played college football at West Virginia State University and East Carolina University . Early Years . Reggie attended Seminole High School in Sanford , Florida . He was Coached by Emory Blake , former NFL quarterback Jeff Blake ' s father . College career . Reggie began his college career at West Virginia State , where he played only one season . He then transferred to East Carolina University in the spring of 1981 and was given a redshirt and placed on the practice team . In the spring of 1982 , he was moved over to fullback and was the backup to Earnest Byner . Reggie ' s cousin , Tony Collins , was also a ECU running back , along with eventual Washington Redskins teammates Kelvin Bryant and Earnest Byner . Life After Football . Branch works at the Starboard Restaurant and Bar , located in Dewey Beach , Delaware .
Ladd Herzeg Ladd Herzeg was general manager of the Houston Oilers in the 1970s and 1980s , under ownership of Bud Adams . In three years , from 1982 to 1984 , with the Oilers he drafted and / or signed three Pro Football Hall of Fame rs ; Mike Munchak a 1st round draft choice in 1982 , Bruce Matthews another 1st round draft choice in 1983 and Warren Moon a 1984 Canadian Football League signing .
Ed Coady Edmund H . Coady ( born ca . 1867 in Pana , Illinois ) was an American football player and a starting quarterback for the University of Notre Dame , holding the distinction of having presided over the first two wins in Notre Dame football history . Following the first three games ever played by the team , quarterback Joe Cusack moved to left halfback in 1888 , and Ed Coady assumed the position . His first start would also be the first victory for the program — a 20 - 0 victory over Harvard Prep Chicago , who had previously been deemed champions of the state of Illinois . By virtue of their win , Notre Dame declared themselves champions of both Illinois and Indiana . In 1889 , Coady ' s team played their first true away game at Northwestern and won 9 - 0 . During the game , Coady performed what was likely the team ' s first play - action fake : He simulated a handoff to end Steve Fleming , and hid the ball as he ran into the endzone for a touchdown . Ed was one of three Coady brothers to play for Notre Dame . His brother Tom Coady was the backup quarterback in 1888 , and then Pat Coady would succeed his brothers as the starting quarterback in 1892 .
Freddie Joe Nunn Freddie Joe Nunn ( born April 9 , 1962 in Noxubee County , Mississippi ) is an American former professional football player who was selected by the St . Louis Cardinals in the 1st round ( 18th overall ) of the 1985 NFL Draft . He started his career as a defensive end and later moved to the linebacker position . He played for the Cardinals organization from 1985 to 1993 , and for the Indianapolis Colts from 1994 to 1996 . In his career , Nunn played in 157 games and recorded 67 . 5 sacks .
1982 West Virginia Mountaineers football team The 1982 West Virginia Mountaineers football team represented West Virginia University in the 1982 NCAA Division I - A football season . It was the Mountaineers ' 90th overall season and they competed as a Division I - A Independent . The team was led by head coach Don Nehlen , in his 3rd year , and played their home games at Mountaineer Field in Morgantown , West Virginia . They finished the season with a record of nine wins and three losses ( 9 – 3 overall ) and with a loss against Florida State in the Gator Bowl . Season recap . Jeff Hostetler was the starting quarterback for the Mountaineers . He led the team with 1916 passing yards and 10 touchdowns . Leading the team in rushing was Curlin Beck with 357 net yards . Darrell Miller led the team in receiving with 34 receptions for 565 yards . The first game featured the Mountaineers against perennial powerhouse Oklahoma . Despite being a two touchdown plus underdog , the Mountaineers played a great game to upset the Sooners in Norman , 41 – 27 . That was followed up with a 19 – 18 home victory over rival Mayland . The third game against Richmond , was a blowout , in which the Mountaineers won 43 – 10 . Their first loss of the season came to their hated rival , Pittsburgh , in the Backyard Brawl , by a score of 16 – 13 . In the brawl , fans were introduced to All - American linebacker Darryl Talley . He intercepted a Dan Marino pass and blocked a punt for a safety in West Virginia ' s 16 – 13 loss to the No . 2 - rated Panthers . The 1982 game was one of just five times that both teams were nationally ranked : Pitt was rated No . 2 and West Virginia was 14th after upset wins over Oklahoma and Maryland . The Mountaineers rebounded with a hard fought 20 – 13 slugfest over Boston College , and quarterback Doug Flutie . WVU traveled to Blacksburg to take on rival Virginia Tech , in a game the Mountaineers won 16 – 6 . The next week , the Mountaineers hosted the number 1 team in the Nation , the Penn State Nittany Lions at home . WVU ' s offense never got rolling against the vaunted defense of Penn State , who pitched a 24 – 0 shutout . WVU rebounded once again with a blowout of its own against East Carolina , 30 – 3 . The Mountaineers traveled to Philadelphia , Pennsylvania to take on Temple . The Owls gave the Mountaineers all they could handle , but lost a heartbreaker , 20 – 17 . West Virginia closed out the season with dominating wins over Rutgers , and Syracuse . That gave them a 9 – 2 record , a number 10 national ranking , and a trip to the Gator Bowl to take on Florida State .
Dorton Arena The J . S . Dorton Arena ( known to its architect as the Paraboleum ) is a 7 , 610 - seat multi - purpose arena in Raleigh , North Carolina , on the grounds of the North Carolina State Fair . It was opened in 1952 . Architect Matthew Nowicki was killed in an airplane crash before the construction phase , and local architect William Henley Dietrick supervised the completion of the arena using Nowicki ' s innovative design . Its design features a steel cable supported saddle - shaped roof in tension , held up by parabolic concrete arches in compression . The arches cross about 20 feet above ground level and continue underground , where the ends of the arches are held together by more steel cables in tension . The outer walls of the arena support next to no weight at all . Incorporating an unusual elliptical design by Matthew Nowicki , of the North Carolina State University Department of Architecture , the arena was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on April 11 , 1973 . Originally named the " State Fair Arena " , it was dedicated to Dr . J . S . Dorton , former North Carolina State Fair manager , in 1961 . It is currently the home of the Carolina Rollergirls ( WFTDA ) . In the past , it has served as the home of numerous sports teams . The longest serving tenant was the Raleigh IceCaps ( ECHL ) ice hockey team from 1991 – 1998 . The American Basketball Association ' s Carolina Cougars also played some games there from 1969 – 74 . Starting in 2012 , it will be home to the Carolina Aviators of the Ultimate Indoor Football League . Besides hosting sporting events , the arena is also used for concerts during the North Carolina State Fair . Various conventions and fairs also use floorspace of the arena as an exhibition space , often in conjunction with the neighboring Jim Graham building . The arena was also the site of a 2010 FIRST FRC regional robotics competition and was the first space to hold a regional in the state .
1976 NFL Expansion Draft The 1976 National Football League Expansion draft was held on March 30 – 31 , 1976 . The expansion teams , the Seattle Seahawks and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers , each selected 39 players from the other 26 NFL teams . When one player was chosen from an existing team , that team was then permitted to protect two additional players . The expansion teams continued until three players had been picked from each of the existing teams . The expansion draft was originally scheduled for January 23 - 24 , but was postponed when the owners of the Seahawks and Buccaneers filed a lawsuit against the players ' union with worries that the organization would try to prevent the draft . The court case delayed both the expansion draft and the annual college draft .
Jerome Murphy Jerome Murphy ( born January 13 , 1987 ) is an American football cornerback for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League ( NFL ) . He was drafted in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft by the St . Louis Rams . He played college football for the University of South Florida . He has also played for the New Orleans Saints and Detroit Lions . Early years . Murphy attended Elizabeth High School . He played defensive back and wide receiver . As a senior he had 89 tackles and eight interceptions on defense and 582 receiving yards with seven touchdowns on offense . College career . Murphy attended the University of South Florida from 2005 to 2009 . As a senior he was a first team all - Big East selection by Phil Steele . During his career he started 25 of 51 games , recording 178 tackles , eight interceptions , and two forced fumbles . Professional career . St . Louis Rams . Murphy was drafted in the third round of the 2010 draft by the St . Louis Rams . He was placed on injured reserve on August 31 , 2011 . New Orleans Saints . Murphy was waived by the Rams on September 1 , 2012 and claimed by New Orleans Saints the next day . He was waived on September 17 . Detroit Lions . On September 18 , he was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions . Washington Redskins . On November 19 , he was signed by the Washington Redskins .
Josh Bullocks Josh Bullocks ( born February 28 , 1983 in Chattanooga , Tennessee ) is an American football safety who is currently a free agent . He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft . He played college football at Nebraska . Bullocks has also been a member of the Chicago Bears and Oakland Raiders . He is the identical twin of fellow NFL safety Daniel Bullocks . Early years . Bullocks attended Hixson High School in Chattanooga , Tennessee , along with his brother Daniel from 1997 - 2001 . Josh and Daniel were both multi - sport standouts participating in track and field , as well as excelling in football . Josh played running back throughout his high school career while Daniel played quarterback . The Bullocks brothers led the Hixson Wildcats to four consecutive TSSAA football playoff appearances . Josh and Daniel were heavily recruited by several NCAA Division I schools including the University of Tennessee before deciding to attend the University of Nebraska . They graduated in 2001 . College career . Bullocks played college football the University of Nebraska - Lincoln , where he started 28 collegiate games across three seasons , notably totaling ten interception s and 49 tackle s in 2003 , when he was a finalist to win the Jim Thorpe Award in Division I college football . Professional career . New Orleans Saints . Bullocks was drafted by the New Orleans Saints and played four seasons with the team . During that time , he appeared in 62 games ( 49 starts ) and recorded 256 tackles , one sack , six interceptions and 24 pass deflections . Chicago Bears . An unrestricted free agent in the 2009 offseason , Bullocks signed a one - year contract with the Chicago Bears that included $ 525 , 000 in guaranteed money . The move put Bullocks in the same division as his twin brother , Daniel , who played for the Detroit Lions before being released in the 2010 offseason . Oakland Raiders . The Raiders signed Bullocks on August 15 , 2011 after Hiram Eugene suffered a serious hip injury in the pre - season opener . He was waived on August 30 . Personal . Josh Bullocks is the identical twin brother of Daniel Bullocks , also a safety at the University of Nebraska , who was also drafted 40th overall when the Detroit Lions selected him in the 2006 NFL Draft . The two are cousins of U . S . Olympic gold medalist Evelyn Ashford . Beginning in 2007 , Bullocks and his brother have awarded a $ 5 , 000 scholarship to a Hixson High senior athlete . In order to be eligible the student must attend Hixson , be a senior , be an athlete , and write an essay .
Biren Ealy Biren Synclare Ealy ( born July 7 , 1984 ) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent . He was signed by the Titans as an undrafted free agent in 2007 . He played college football at Houston . Ealy has also been a member of the New Orleans Saints , Baltimore Ravens , Green Bay Packers , Omaha Nighthawks and Sacramento Mountain Lions .
Woody Widenhofer Robert " Woody " Widenhofer ( born January 20 , 1943 ) is a former college football head coach and longtime NFL assistant . He has been announced as the head coach of the Alabama Blackbirds of the United National Gridiron League , a new minor league that was scheduled to begin play in February 2009 , but whose debut has been delayed indefinitely . Widenhofer is best known for helping the Pittsburgh Steelers " Steel Curtain " defense that won four Super Bowls in the 1970s . He later served unsuccessful tenures as head coach at Missouri and Vanderbilt University . Widenhofer attended Riverview High School in Riverview , Michigan and played linebacker at Mizzou from 1961 – 1964 under coach Dan Devine . He went on to receive a master ' s degree at Michigan State University . Coaching career . Widenhofer began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Michigan State where he coached the defensive line . Widenhofer then moved to Eastern Michigan and Minnesota where he served as linebackers coach . After several years as a college assistant , Widenhofer was hired to coach linebackers for the Steelers in 1973 . He was promoted to defensive coordinator in 1979 . By the time he left after the 1983 season , Widenhofer had won four Super Bowls and made the postseason nine times . Many experts believe Widenhofer ' s defense at Pittsburgh was the greatest in professional football history . He spent one year as head coach of the short - lived United States Football League team , the Oklahoma Outlaws , before landing an opportunity at his alma mater , bolstered by a much - remembered ad campaign that urged Tigers fans to " climb on Woody ' s Wagon " . While Widenhofer ' s team showed slow improvements , he only managed a 12 – 33 – 1 record in four seasons at Missouri from 1985 to 1988 . Widenhofer returned to the NFL for six years as an assistant coach , serving as defensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions under head coach Wayne Fontes , followed by two years as linebackers coach with the Cleveland Browns under head coach Bill Belichick . He then joined friend Rod Dowhower ' s staff at Vanderbilt to serve as defensive coordinator . When Dowhower was fired after the 1996 season , Widenhofer was promoted to head coach . In 1997 , his Vanderbilt team led the SEC in total defense . However , his second tenure as head coach was no easier than the first , as Widenhofer compiled only a 15 – 37 record in five seasons at the helm for VU . Widenhofer resigned in 2001 . While unsuccessful on the field , the NCAA announced that Vanderbilt led the nation in football graduation percentage with a perfect 100 % the year he left . Widenhofer considered retiring , but ultimately joined friend Hal Mumme as an assistant at Southeastern Louisiana University and later New Mexico State University . Widenhofer announced he was retiring from coaching following the season finale game against Fresno State on November 30 , 2007 . Personal life . Widenhofer has five children : Kim , Stacy , Ryan , Ross , Katlyn and a granddaughter Addison . After his recent retirement from football , Widenhofer now resides in Florida with his wife Sabrina .
Jack Riley ( American football ) John Horn Riley ( June 13 , 1909 – March 22 , 1993 ) was an American football offensive tackle in the National Football League for the Boston Redskins . He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1988 . Early life . Riley was born in Chicago , Illinois and attended New Trier High School in Winnetka , Illinois , as well as St . John ' s Northwestern Military Academy in Delafield , Wisconsin . While at St . Johns , he participated in rowing and captained a championship crew in 1927 . College career . Football . Riley attended and played college football at Northwestern University . While he was there , Northwestern had a 20 - 5 - 1 record and won two Big Ten Conference championships . He was named an All - America n in 1931 . Wrestling . Riley also wrestled at Northwestern and was the national collegiate heavyweight champion in 1931 and 1932 . He then won a silver medal in wrestling at the 1932 Summer Olympics , behind Swede Johan Richthoff and ahead of Austrian Nickolaus Hirschl . Professional career . NFL . After college , Riley played professional football in the National Football League for the Boston Redskins ( now Washington Redskins ) in 1933 . Wrestling . After football , Riley became a professional wrestler for two years and retired undefeated after 132 professional matches . Post - sports . Riley entered the United States Marine Corps during World War II and rose to the rank of Major . After the war he worked as a manufacturer ' s representative in Kenilworth , Illinois . Also , from 1948 to 1957 , Riley was the Northwestern University wrestling coach .
Washington Redskins Starting Quarterbacks This is a list of American football quarterbacks who have started for the Washington Redskins , as well as its predecessors the Boston Braves ( 1932 ) and Boston Redskins ( 1933 – 1936 ) , in the National Football League ( NFL ) . The Washington Redskins franchise was originally founded in Boston , Massachusetts as the Boston Braves , named after the local baseball franchise . The name was changed the following year to the Redskins . In 1937 , the franchise moved to Washington , D . C . Of the 49 Redskins starting quarterback s , two have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame : Sammy Baugh and Sonny Jurgensen .
Don Scott ( American football ) Donald E . Scott was a star of American football . He was a two - time All - America quarterback at the Ohio State University . He died on October 1 , 1943 when his bomber crashed while he was training as a pilot in England during World War II . High school star . In football , Scott was a two - time all - state selection at Canton McKinley High School . As a sophomore Scott was a tackle on the offensive and defensive lines . He also punted and kicked extra points . As a junior and senior he was named the left halfback in a single - wing formation offense , making him the team ' s primary ball handler . He completed 58 percent of his passes ( 48 of 93 ) for 991 yards and 11 touchdowns . He also rushed for 657 yards on 74 carries . He kicked 34 extra points . In basketball , Scott twice helped lead the school team to the state semifinals . College career . Scott was a two - time All - America selection for the Ohio State University Buckeyes football team . He was called the most versatile back in college football because he was a brilliant passer , blocker , and ball carrier . His head coach , Francis Schmidt , later said , " I can ’ t remember a back as dangerous in so many departments of play . ” Scott lettered for the Ohio State Buckeyes football team in 1938 , 1939 , and 1940 . In 1938 he was a starting halfback . He became the Buckeyes ' starting quarterback as a junior in 1939 and led the team to the Big Ten Conference title . That year he received his first All - American selection . He returned as quarterback in his senior year and was again named as All American . War and death . Scott was ninth overall selection in the 1941 NFL Draft . He was selected by the Chicago Bears . Scott decided to volunteer to fight in the war in Europe . Scott had participated in the Civilian Pilot Training Program , sponsored by the Civil Aeronautics Administration , while at Ohio State . When he entered the United States Army Air Forces it was as a commissioned pilot . On October 1 , 1943 , Capt . Don Scott died when his bomber crashed while he was in training . The following month , Ohio State University trustees named the school ' s new airport after him . Honors . Scott also played basketball for one season . The 1938 - 39 Ohio State team appeared in the first NCAA basketball tournament , and advanced to the first NCAA championship game . Oregon beat the Buckeyes 46 - 33 .
Dave Ritchie ( football coach ) Dave Ritchie ( born in New Bedford , Massachusetts ) is a former coach in the Canadian Football League . He is best known for his days as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Head Coach from 1999 to 2004 . He retired following the end of the 2007 CFL season although he was considered for the 2008 Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach position .
Dan Miller ( American football ) Daniel Scott Miller ( born December 30 , 1960 ) is a former American football kicker in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins , Baltimore Colts , and the New England Patriots . He played college football at the University of Miami and was drafted in the eleventh round of the 1982 NFL Draft . His nephew is Andrew Miller a starting pitcher for the Florida Marlins .
Leon Johnson ( American football ) William Leon Johnson ( born July 13 , 1974 in Morganton , North Carolina ) is a former professional American football running back . He played seven seasons for the New York Jets , the Chicago Bears , and the San Diego Chargers in the National Football League . Johnson played quarterback at Morganton ' s Freedom High School . He was moved to tailback at the University of North Carolina .
Birmingham Stallions The Birmingham Stallions were a franchise in the United States Football League , an attempt to establish a second professional league of American football in the United States in competition with the National Football League . They played their home games at Birmingham , Alabama ' s Legion Field . They competed in all three USFL seasons , 1983 – 1985 , and seemed to be one of the league ' s better - run and more viable franchises , an organization which could have had a chance to have succeeded if the USFL organization as a whole had been better - funded and better - run . The team ' s coach was Rollie Dotsch , who was previously an assistant with the Pittsburgh Steelers during its Super Bowl years and ended up with the second most wins in USFL history . The Stallions starting QB in 1984 & 1985 was Cliff Stoudt , a long - time backup to Terry Bradshaw with the Steelers . Stoudt had finally taken over for the injured Bradshaw in 1983 and had played very well for the first half of the season , but his game fell apart in the second half of the season leading Steeler fans to harshly turn on him . After the season , Stoudt quickly decided it wasn ' t worth staying in Pittsburgh and signed with the Stallions . ( Amusingly , the expansion Pittsburgh Maulers ' lone sellout was the game where Cliff Stoudt returned to Pittsburgh . Steeler fans pelted the hated Stoudt with snowballs throughout the game , but Stoudt and Birmingham won , 30 - 18 . ) In Birmingham , Stoudt proved to be an excellent QB , finishing in the league ' s top 5 in 1984 and 1985 , among such peers as Jim Kelly and Chuck Fusina and leading the team to two divisional titles . The Stallions also added Bills star HB Joe Cribbs in 1984 . Cribbs lead the league in rushing in 1984 and finished 6th in 1985 . WR former Steeler WR Jim Smith was another USFL star on the Stallions . Many other Stallions players went on to have at least brief careers in the NFL once the USFL went out of existence . Season - by - season . ! Totals | | 38 | | 20 | | 0 After football . A few of those associated with the Stallions made their mark in Birmingham after the league folded : Other history . The Stallions were the first pro football team to draft Jerry Rice . They received the overall pick in the 1985 USFL Draft , due to a trade with the Orlando Renegades . Rice never played in Birmingham . Among those considered to be Birmingham ' s coach were Bobby Bowden , Gene Stallings , and Hank Stram .