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Raymont Harris Raymont LaShawn Harris ( born December 23 , 1970 in Lorain , Ohio ) is a former college and professional American football running back . He played six seasons in the NFL from 1994 to 2000 for the Chicago Bears , the Green Bay Packers , the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots . College career . He starred at the Ohio State University , where he set the school record for most rushing yards in a bowl game ( 235 ) and finished his career at Ohio State as the school ' s 6th leading rusher of all time . He is currently the 8th leading rusher in the school ’ s history . Harris finished his career with 2 , 649 yards rushing . NFL career . Harris was drafted in the 4th round with the 114th overall pick by the Chicago Bears in 1994 and subsequently became the starting fullback once Merril Hoge suffered a career ending injury . Harris became an integral part of the 1994 Chicago Bears playoff team . He went on to lead the Bears in rushing for the 1996 NFL season . His career best season came in 1997 where he had a career high of 276 rushing carries for 1 , 033 rushing yards . He also finished tied for sixth in the NFL with ten rushing touchdown s . Harris left the Bears after the 1997 season . The rest of his career was plagued by injuries , causing him to miss the 1999 season and spent the final two years of his career with three different teams . He retired in 2001 with 2 , 509 career rushing yards , 114 receptions for 739 yards , and 17 touchdowns . Nicknames . Harris acquired multiple nicknames over his career . He was nicknamed the " Ultraback " because of his versatility . He also was nicknamed " Quiet Storm " . Life after Football . Raymont Harris joined The Ohio State University Department of Athletics in March 2010 as Director of Development . He is responsible for major gifts for all athletic priorities , including endowments and capital projects . Before coming to the Department of Athletics , Harris served as Assistant Director of Development for the Fisher College of Business . In his time at Fisher , Harris oversaw their annual fund , managed the Fisher share holders , and worked to develop the Fisher Commons . Harris is a native of Lorain , Ohio . He received his undergraduate degree in communications from Ohio State University , where he was a varsity student - athlete on the Buckeye ' s football team . Upon graduation , Harris spent 6 years playing professional football in the NFL . Raymont currently resides in New Albany , where he lives with his wife , Leslie , and his three children Shakia , Elijah , and Olivia .
Dale Johnson Dale Johnson was a local businessman in Rock Island , Illinois , who is best known for his role in the ownership of the Rock Island Independents of the National Football League from 1923 until 1925 . He took over the team from Walter Flanigan after Flanigan decided to refocus all of his time on his insurance and real estate businesses . Once he became owner of the team , Johnson made Vince McCarthy , the team ' s back - up quarterback , his new general manager . He also signed the legendary Jim Thorpe to the team in 1924 . After the 1925 season , Johnson moved the team to the rivial American Football League . Johnson felt that the AFL , which featured Red Grange , would out perform the NFL . He even signed Elmer Layden , one of the legendary Four Horsemen of Notre Dame . However a lack of revenue prevented Johnson from signing and retaining many of his players . As a result , the Independents franchise folded after the 1926 season .
Rodney Harding Rodney Harding ( born August 1 , 1962 ) was a defensive lineman in the Canadian Football League . Harding played college football at Oklahoma State University . He had a 12 year career in the Canadian Football League from 1985 to 1996 , and he played mainly with the Toronto Argonauts , but ended his career with seasons at the Memphis Mad Dogs and Calgary Stampeders . He was a CFL All - Star two times . He was a part of the Argonauts 1991 Grey Cup winning team .
James Starks James Darell Starks ( born February 25 , 1986 ) is an American football running back for the Green Bay Packers . He was selected in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL Draft . He played college football at the University at Buffalo , The State University of New York . High school career . James attended high school in Niagara Falls , New York . He ran for 1 , 048 yards and threw for over 600 yards for the Wolverines of Niagara Falls High School while earning All - Western New York honors in his senior season . He served as a captain for three years . Considered only a two - star recruit by Rivals . com , Starks ' only scholarship offer came from Buffalo , which he accepted . College career . Starks enjoyed a standout career at Buffalo . He set a career rushing record with 3 , 140 yards , and scored 40 total touchdowns . He registered back - to - back 1 , 000 yard seasons as a sophomore and junior . He was one of the elite backs in the MAC and the nation and became the first 1 , 000 - yard rusher in the Bulls ’ Division I - A era . He also became the first UB freshman to earn All - MAC honors in 2006 . He was named to the All - Mac Second Team as a freshman and sophomore , and was named to the All - Mac First Team as a junior . Starks did not play in his senior season due to a shoulder injury . He is also a member of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity . Professional career . Green Bay Packers . Starks was drafted by the Packers in the sixth round — 193rd overall — in the 2010 NFL Draft . He was injured during training camp and was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list . After being activated off the PUP list on November 10 , he made his NFL debut on December 5 against the San Francisco 49ers , with 18 carries for 73 yards . On January 9 in the 2011 Wild Card Playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles , Starks broke the Packers ' rookie post - season record for rushing yards in a single game . His first touchdown came against the Chicago Bears in the NFC championship game . Starks ' s rookie season finished with a win against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV in which he rushed for 52 yards on 11 carries . On the weekend before the Super Bowl , the Niagara Falls — in his hometown of Niagara Falls , New York — were lit green and gold in his honor . The following Monday , Starks later met with Niagara Falls mayor Paul Dyster .
Drew Willy Drew Willy ( born November 13 , 1986 ) is a professional gridiron football quarterback for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League . He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2009 . He played college football at Buffalo . Willy has also been a member of the Indianapolis Colts , Las Vegas Locomotives , New York Jets , and San Diego Chargers . Early years . Willy attended Randolph High School in Randolph , New Jersey , prior to choosing the University at Buffalo . At Randolph High , Willy set school records for career passing yards ( 5 , 387 ) and touchdowns ( 51 ) . College career . At the University at Buffalo , Willy started each of his four seasons , including eight games as a true freshman . In 2008 , he took Buffalo to their first MAC Championship Game , where they upset heavily favored and previously undefeated Ball State Cardinals led by Nate Davis . Prior to the 2009 NFL Draft , he was invited to the 2009 NFL Combine and was considered a potential late - round draft choice . Willy was the most prolific passer in Buffalo football history . As a four - year starter , he set school records for completions ( 849 ) , attempts ( 1 , 322 ) , passing yards ( 8 , 748 ) , touchdowns ( 52 ) , total offense ( 8 , 639 ) , and completion percentage ( 64 . 2 ) . During the final 20 games of his college career , Willy threw 36 touchdown passes and only six interceptions . Professional career . Baltimore Ravens . Willy signed with the Baltimore Ravens after going undrafted in the 2009 NFL Draft on April 27 , 2009 . He was waived on June 18 , 2009 . He was re - signed on August 15 after a shoulder injury to quarterback John Beck , with the team placing defensive tackle Lamar Divens on injured reserve to make room for Willy on the roster only to be waived again on August 31 . Indianapolis Colts . Willy was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad on December 9 , 2009 . He was promoted to the active roster on December 26 . He was waived on December 29 and re - signed to the practice squad . He was signed to a future contract on February 11 , 2010 . He was released by the Colts in July 2010 . Las Vegas Locomotives . Willy signed with the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League in August 2010 . He made his UFL debut on October 23 in the place of injured Locos starting QB , Tim Rattay . He completed 18 of 29 passes that day for 191 yards and a touchdown . The Locos won the game against the Hartford Colonials , 24 - 21 . New York Jets . Willy was signed to a reserve / future contract with the New York Jets on January 7 , 2011 . San Diego Chargers . The San Diego Chargers signed Willy to their practice squad on September 5 , 2011 . Saskatchewan Roughriders . On February 28 , 2012 , it was announced that Willy had signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders .
K . D . Dunn Keldrick Arthur Dunn ( born April 28 , 1963 in Fort Hood , Texas ) is a former American football tight end in the National Football League for the St . Louis Cardinals , Tampa Bay Buccaneers , Washington Redskins , and the New York Jets . He played college football at Clemson University and was drafted in the fifth round of the 1985 NFL Draft . He currently teaches at River Trail Middle School and Coaches Football at Northview High School in Johns Creek , GA .
1956 BC Lions season The 1956 BC Lions finished the season in fourth place in the W . I . F . U with a 6 – 10 record and failed to make the playoffs . The Lions earned their first win over the Edmonton Eskimos on September 24th as the club continued to make improvements . Fullback By Bailey scored the first kickoff return touchdown in Lions history against Winnipeg on September 17th . 1956 Canadian Football Awards . " None "
Elon Phoenix football The Elon Phoenix football program is the intercollegiate American football team for the Elon University located in the U . S . state of North Carolina . The team competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision ( FCS ) and are members of the Southern Conference . The school ' s first football team was fielded in 1909 . The team plays its home games at the 13 , 100 seat Rhodes Stadium . They are coached by Jason Swepson . Notable former players . Notable alumni include :
Randy Trautman Randy Trautman ( born May 27 , 1960 in Caldwell , Idaho ) is a former Canadian football defensive lineman in the Canadian Football League for the Calgary Stampeders . He played college football for Boise State University , where he was a two - time All - American and the 1981 Big Sky Conference defensive player of the year . In 1999 he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame . http : / / www . athlonsports . com / college - football / slideshows / top - ten - greatest - boise - state - broncos # 9 References . http : / / www . athlonsports . com / college - football / slideshows / top - ten - greatest - boise - state - broncos # 9
Troy Smith ( wide receiver ) Troy Smith ( born July 30 , 1977 ) is a former American football wide receiver . He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round of the 1999 NFL Draft and later tore his ligament in his leg on a 14 - yard reception thrown by Donovan McNabb in a game . His leg could not be healed , which forced him to discontinue play in the National Football League . He played basketball and football at Junius H . Rose High School in and continued playing both sports at East Carolina University ( basketball in his freshmen year , football in his sophomore , junior , and senior years ) . He now is the head coach of the Hope Middle School Mustangs football team located in Greenville , North Carolina , the same town where he was born and raised .
LaVern Dilweg LaVern " Lavvie " Ralph Dilweg ( January 11 , 1903 – January 2 , 1968 ) was an American football player , official , lawyer , and U . S . Representative from Wisconsin . Dilweg was born in Milwaukee , Wisconsin on January 11 , 1903 . He graduated from Marquette University Law School in Milwaukee in 1927 , and was admitted to the Wisconsin Bar the same year . While at Marquette , Lavvie was an All - American End . In 1926 , Lavvie played for the Milwaukee Badgers , an early NFL team . From 1927 to 1934 , while practicing law , Lavvie played for the Green Bay Packers and was recognized as one of the best ends in the NFL during the 1920s and 1930s . His Packers won NFL championships in 1929 , 1930 , and 1931 . Lavvie was an official in the Big Ten Conference until 1943 . Dilweg was elected as a member of the Democratic Party to the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin ' s 8th congressional district in 1942 and served in the 78th United States Congress ( January 3 , 1943 – January 3 , 1945 ) . After serving in Congress , Lavvie resumed the practice of law in Green Bay , Wisconsin , and Washington , D . C . In 1961 , he was confirmed as a member of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission . He died on January 2 , 1968 , in St . Petersburg , Florida , and is interred at the Fort Howard Cemetery in Green Bay . Dilweg ' s grandson , Anthony Dilweg , played professional football as a quarterback for the Green Bay Packers and Los Angeles Raiders from 1989 to 1991 . Lavern Dilweg is considered the best all - around end in pro football prior to Don Hutson , was named to the National Football League 1920s All - Decade Team , and is only one of two players on the list not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame . Dilweg was named consensus all - pro for six consecutive years , with four of those years being unanimous all - pro .
Jerry Anderson ( safety ) Jerry O . Anderson ( October 27 , 1953 – May 27 , 1989 ) was an American football safety . He played one season for the Cincinnati Bengals and one season for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the National Football League . He played in 14 games in 1977 with Cincinnati and two games in 1978 with Tampa Bay , but never recorded an interception . He then played for the Hamilton Tiger - Cats of the Canadian Football League in 1980 and 1981 . Following his career , he was viewed as a hero by his family and community . On May 27 , 1984 , he rescued some trapped motorists from floodwaters in Tulsa , Oklahoma . Exactly five years later , on May 27 , 1989 , he died attempting to save two young boys from drowning in his hometown of Murfreesboro , Tennessee . On October 31 , 1989 , the story of his heroism and death was aired on " Rescue 911 " .
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Derek Armstrong ( gridiron football ) Derek Armstrong ( born June 19 , 1981 in Perth , Ontario ) is a Canadian football guard for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League . He was drafted in the fifth round with the 38th overall pick in the 2006 CFL Draft by the Calgary Stampeders . He played CIS Football with St . Francis Xavier University . During the 2009 CFL season the Calgary Stampeders traded defensive lineman Odell Willis and receivers Titus Ryan , and Jabari Arthur to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in exchange for receivers Romby Bryant and Arjei Franklin . These two teams also agreed that Armstrong would be involved in the trade , but would remain Calgary property until the end of the season , so following the 2009 season Armstrong was traded to Winnipeg .
1978 New York Giants season The 1978 New York Giants season was the 54th season for the club in the National Football League . Regular season . The Miracle at the Meadowlands is the term used by sportscaster s and Philadelphia Eagles fans for a fumble recovery by cornerback Herman Edwards that he returned for a touchdown at the end of a November 19 , 1978 NFL game against the New York Giants in Giants Stadium . It was seen as miraculous because it occurred at a point in the game when the Giants were easily capable of running out the game ' s final seconds . The Giants had the ball , and the Eagles had no timeouts left . Everyone watching expected quarterback Joe Pisarcik to take one more snap and kneel with the ball , thus running out the clock and preserving a 17 – 12 Giant upset . Instead , he attempted to hand it off to fullback Larry Csonka and botched it , allowing Edwards to pick up the ball and run 26 yards for the winning score .
Marc Mueller Marc Mueller ( born April 15 , 1989 in Regina , Saskatchewan ) is a Canadian football quarterback for the Regina Rams of Canadian Interuniversity Sport . He signed as an undrafted free agent with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League on May 9 , 2011 following the 2011 CFL Draft . He was released on June 20 , 2011 and will play out his final year for the Rams . Meuller is the grandson of retired CFL quarterback Ron Lancaster .
Stevan Ridley Stevan Todd Ridley ( born January 27 , 1989 ) is an American football running back for the New England Patriots of the National Football League ( NFL ) . He played college football at LSU . He was selected in the third round ( 73rd overall ) of the 2011 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots . High school and college career . Ridley attended Trinity Episcopal Day School in Natchez , Mississippi prior to attending Louisiana State University . At LSU , Ridley rushed for a career high of 1 , 147 yards and 15 touchdowns in 2010 while also serving as permanent team captain . He left LSU after his junior season and declared for the 2011 NFL Draft . Professional career . Ridley was drafted in the third round of the 2011 NFL Draft with the 73rd overall pick by the New England Patriots , a round after the Patriots drafted another running back , Shane Vereen . 2011 Season . Ridley scored his first NFL touchdown in Week 4 of his rookie season , in the Patriots ' 31 – 19 win over the Oakland Raiders ; he had 97 yards on 10 carries ( for an average of 9 . 7 yards per carry ) , including a 33 - yard touchdown run , and a 3 - yard reception . 2012 Season . During week 1 of the 2012 NFL season , Ridley had his best game of his early career in a 34 - 13 win over the Tennessee Titans . Ridley had 125 yards on 21 carries and a touchdown , and also grabbed three catches out of the backfield for 27 yards . In week 5 of the 2012 NFL season , Ridley topped his Week 1 performance with 151 yards rushing , with 1 touchdown , against the Denver Broncos . In his second year , he proved to be a dependable running back in the NFL after racking up 1 , 263 total yards on 290 carries , while also scoring 12 rushing touchdowns . His 82 first down rushes ranked 3rd in the league amongst all NFL running backs . During the AFC Championship game against the Baltimore Ravens on January 20 , 2013 , Ridley suffered a concussion after a head - to - head collision with Bernard Pollard , which also resulted in a fumble and a turnover . The Patriots lost the championship to the Ravens 13 - 28 .
Mike Arthur Mike Arthur is a former center in the National Football League . Biography . Arthur was born Michael Scott Arthur on May 7 , 1968 in Minneapolis , Minnesota . Arthur grew up in Houston , Texas , and played football at Spring Woods High School . Career . Arthur was drafted in the 5th round of the 1991 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals and spent his first two seasons with the team . The next two seasons he spent with the New England Patriots . His final two seasons were played with the Green Bay Packers , including a victory in Super Bowl XXXI . He played at the collegiate level at Texas A & M University .
Jordan Sisco Jordan Christopher Sisco ( born February 24 , 1988 ) is a professional Canadian football wide receiver for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League . Football career . Amateur . Sisco played high school football for the Riffel Royals before going to university . He played four years of university football for the Rams at the University of Regina . In 30 career Canada West games with the Rams , Sisco had 141 catches for 2051 yards and 11 touchdown receptions to go along with eight rushing majors . His best season with the Rams was in 2009 , when he led the conference in receptions with 53 and in receiving yards with 700 . In his first year with the Rams , Sisco was named the club ' s Rookie of the Year . In 2008 and 2009 , he was named a Canada West All - Star , and the team ' s top receiver . Professional . After Sisco ' s 2009 season , he was selected by the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the second round ( eighth overall ) of the 2010 Canadian Football League ( CFL ) Draft . Before he could join the Riders , Sisco signed a free agent contract with the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League ( NFL ) . In August , before the Colts main training camp , Sisco was released by the team . After his release , Sisco signed a practice roster agreement with the Saskatchewan Roughriders and has been practicing with the team .
Bob Peck ( American football ) Bob Peck ( May 30 , 1891 – June 14 , 1932 ) was an American football player who most famously played center for the Pittsburgh Panthers , where he was a three - time All - American . In 1917 he played in the Ohio League , the direct predecessor to the modern National Football League for the Youngstown Patricians and the Massillon Tigers . That season he earned first team all - pro honors . In 1920 , Peck played for the Fort Wayne Friars in the team ' s victory over the Columbus Panhandles . Career . He was selected as a First Team All - America n at center in 1914 , 1915 , and 1916 . He played under Coach " Pop " Warner , winning back - to - back national championships in 1915 and 1916 at the University of Pittsburgh . Peck dropped out of college during the spring of 1916 due to the death of his father , but he was able to academically qualify for the 1916 season – during which Peck served as team captain – by attending class throughout the summer . Following his time at Pitt , he served as the Athletic director at Culver Military Academy until his unexpected death in 1932 . He was posthumously elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1954 .
Don Patterson ( defensive back ) Don Patterson is a former professional American football player who played defensive back for two seasons for the Detroit Lions and New York Giants His sons , Eric Patterson and Corey Patterson are both Major League Baseball outfielders . Eric plays in the Detroit Tigers organization and Corey plays in the Milwaukee Brewers organization .