1983 Dallas Cowboys Season
The 1983 Dallas Cowboys season was the franchise's 24th season in the National Football League. The Cowboys finished second in the NFC East and improving their 6-3 record from 1982. The team broke the record for consecutive playoff appearances with 9 (the 2010 Colts later tied the record). Summary The team started the season with seven straight victories, including a memorable Monday night win over the Washington Redskins in which the team erased a 20-point halftime deficit and prevailed, 31–30. The Cowboys were particularly strong on offense, led by quarterback Danny White and running back Tony Dorsett. The Cowboys scored a team record 479 points and staged a few come-from-behind victories during the season. However, the defense gave up many points, despite strong play from Randy White, Ed "Too Tall" Jones, and Everson Walls. In particular, the young secondary was guilty of giving up many big plays throughout the season. Late in the season, the Cowboys met the Redskins at Te ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Centralized Discussion/Sports Results
Centralisation or centralization (see spelling differences) is the process by which the activities of an organisation, particularly those regarding planning and decision-making, framing strategy and policies become concentrated within a particular geographical location group. This moves the important decision-making and planning powers within the center of the organisation. The term has a variety of meanings in several fields. In political science, centralisation refers to the concentration of a government's power—both geographically and politically—into a centralised government. An antonym of ''centralisation'' is '' decentralisation''. Centralisation in politics History of the centralisation of authority ''Centralisation of authority'' is the systematic and consistent concentration of authority at a central point or in a person within the organization. This idea was first introduced in the Qin Dynasty of China. The Qin government was highly bureaucratic and was administ ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers (also written as the San Francisco Forty-Niners) are a professional American football team based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The 49ers compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) West division, and play their home games at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, located southeast of San Francisco. The team is named after the prospectors who arrived in Northern California in the 1849 Gold Rush. The team was founded in 1946 as a charter member of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC), and joined the NFL in 1949 when the leagues merged. The 49ers were the first major league professional sports franchise based in San Francisco, and are the 10th oldest franchise in the NFL. The team began play at Kezar Stadium in San Francisco before moving to Candlestick Park in 1971, and then to Levi's Stadium in 2014. Since 1988, the 49ers have been headquartered in Santa Clara. The 49ers won ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Running Back
A running back (RB) is a member of the offensive backfield in gridiron football. The primary roles of a running back are to receive American football plays#Offensive terminology, handoffs from the quarterback to Rush (American football)#Offense, rush the ball, to line up as a receiver to catch the ball, and Blocking (American football), block. There are usually one or two running backs on the field for a given play, depending on the offensive formation. A running back may be a Halfback (American football), halfback (in certain contexts also referred to as a "tailback" — see #Halfback/tailback, below), a wingback (American football), wingback or a Fullback (American football), fullback. A running back will sometimes be called a "feature back" if he is the team's starting running back. Halfback/tailback The halfback (HB) or tailback (TB) position is responsible for carrying the ball on the majority of running plays, and may frequently be used as a receiver on ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Chuck McSwain
Anthony McSwain (born February 21, 1961) is a former professional American football running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys and New England Patriots. He played college football at Clemson University. Early years McSwain attended Chase High School in North Carolina, where he was an All-American fullback and also played linebacker on defense. He lettered in basketball and track. His number 35 was retired by the school. He accepted a football scholarship from Clemson University and became a starter as a freshman, in place of an injured Lester Brown. He finished with 443 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns. Including 120 yards on 18 carries versus Duke University. He was named the conference's rookie of the year. In 1980, he was the team's second leading rusher with 544 yards, including 272 yards on 37 attempts (6.8-yard average) in the final three games. He was a slashing type of a runner. In his last two years, he would form with co-starter tailback ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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1982 Florida Gators Football Team
The 1982 Florida Gators football team represented the University of Florida during the 1982 NCAA Division I-A football season. The season was the fourth for Charley Pell as the head coach of the Florida Gators football team. Pell's 1982 Florida Gators posted an 8–4 overall record and a Southeastern Conference (SEC) record of 3–3, tying for sixth place in the ten-team SEC. 2015 Florida Gators Football Media Guide'', University Athletic Association, Gainesville, Florida, p. 107 (2015). Retrieved August 16, 2015. The highlight of the season was a nationally televised September victory over Southern Cal in the Trojans' only visit to Florida Field. Gator linebacker Wilber Marshall had 14 tackles and 4 sacks in the 17–9 victory and was named national defensive player of the week on his way to All-American honors at the end of the season. On offense, the team was led by quarterback Wayne Peace, who set an NCAA record for completion percentage in a season (70.7%) running offensi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Tight End
The tight end (TE) is a position in American football, arena football, and Canadian football, on the offense. The tight end is often a hybrid position with the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a wide receiver. Like offensive linemen, they are usually lined up on the offensive line and are large enough to be effective blockers. On the other hand, unlike offensive linemen, they are eligible receivers adept enough to warrant a defense's attention when running pass patterns. Because of the hybrid nature of the position, the tight end's role in any given offense depends on the tactical preferences and philosophy of the head coach as well as overall team dynamic. In some systems, the tight end will merely act as a sixth offensive lineman, rarely going out for passes. Other systems use the tight end primarily as a receiver, frequently taking advantage of the tight end's size to create mismatches in the defensive secondary. Many coaches will often have one t ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Chris Faulkner
Christopher Alan Faulkner (born April 13, 1960) is a former American football tight end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Los Angeles Rams, San Diego Chargers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round of the 1983 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Florida. Early years Faulkner was born in Tipton, Indiana. He attended Hamilton Heights High School in Arcadia, Indiana. He had never played organized football until his senior year, when he was used as a running back and punter. College career Faulkner enrolled at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where he walked on and was redshirted, before being converted into a tight end and earning a scholarship. As a freshman, he was the team's second leading receiver with 22 receptions for 246 yards and 4 touchdown catches (tied for the SEC lead). In 1980, he was named SEC sophomore of the year and All-SEC, after recording 24 receptions (tied for s ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Bryan Caldwell
Bryan Craig Caldwell (May 6, 1960 – January 3, 2015) was an American football defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Oilers. He played college football at Arizona State University. Early years Caldwell attended Fountain Valley High School, where he was a two-way lineman and set a school record with 20 sacks in 2 years. He was considered one of the nation's top defensive recruits and received All-county honors. He also practiced track and volleyball. He accepted a football scholarship from Arizona State University and was named the starter at left defensive end as a freshman. He was moved to right defensive end as a sophomore, registering 111 total tackles (fourth on the team) and 5 fumble recoveries (school record). He also blocked a punt and returned it for a 46-yard touchdown against Ohio State University. As a junior in 1981, he attended Mesa Community College to regain his academic eligibility and was replaced in the startin ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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1982 Oregon Ducks Football Team ...
The 1982 Oregon Ducks football team represented the University of Oregon in the 1982 NCAA Division I-A football season. Playing as a member of the Pacific-10 Conference (Pac-10), the team was led by head coach Rich Brooks, in his sixth year, and played their home games at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. They finished the season with a record of two wins, eight losses and one tie (2–8–1 overall, 2–6 in the Pac-10, ninth). Schedule : Season summary Oregon State : NFL Draft Two Ducks were selected in the 1983 NFL Draft, which lasted twelve rounds (335 selections). : *List of Oregon Ducks in the NFL draft References {{Oregon Ducks football navbox Oregon Oregon Ducks football seasons Oregon Ducks football The Oregon Ducks football program is a college football team for the University of Oregon, located in the U.S. state of Oregon. The team competes at the NCAA Division I level in the FBS and is a member of the Pac-12 Conference (Pac-12). Although ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Linebacker
Linebacker (LB) is a playing position in gridiron football. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage and the defensive linemen. They are the "middle ground" of defenders, playing closer to the line of scrimmage than the defensive backs (secondary), but farther back than the defensive linemen. As such, linebackers play a hybrid role and are often the most versatile players on the defensive side of the ball; they can be asked to play roles similar to either a defensive lineman (such as stopping the runner on a running play) or a defensive back (such as dropping back into pass coverage). How a linebacker plays their position depends on the defensive alignment, the philosophy of the coaching staff, and the particular play the offense may call. Linebackers are divided into middle linebackers, sometimes called inside linebackers, and outside linebackers. The middle linebacker, often called "Mike", is frequently ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Michael Walter (American Football)
Michael David Walter (born November 30, 1960) is a former professional American football linebacker in the National Football League for the San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at the University of Oregon. Early years Walter attended Sheldon High School, where he focused on basketball, playing just one year of football. He was also a member of the track team. He was named the most valuable player in the state's football All-star game. Walter attended the University of Oregon where he was used as a linebacker, before being moved to defensive end as a sophomore. As a senior, he became the first-team captain in head coach Rich Brooks' first six years at Oregon. He registered 13 sacks (led the team) and 18 tackles for loss (led the team). He also played in the East–West Shrine Game and the Japan Bowl. Professional career Dallas Cowboys Walter was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the second round (50th overall) of the 1983 NFL Draft, with the inten ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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1982 Arizona State Sun Devils Football Team
The 1982 Arizona State Sun Devils football team was an American football team that represented Arizona State University in the Pacific-10 Conference (Pac-10) during the 1982 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their third season under head coach Darryl Rogers, the Sun Devils compiled a 10–2 record (5–2 against Pac-10 opponents), finished in a tie for third place in the Pac-10, and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 294 to 145. The team's statistical leaders included Todd Hons with 2,338 passing yards, Darryl Clack with 606 rushing yards, and Doug Allen with 424 receiving yards. Schedule Roster Rankings Game summaries Washington Vs. Oklahoma (Fiesta Bowl) 1983 NFL draft References Arizona State Arizona State Sun Devils football seasons Fiesta Bowl champion seasons Arizona State Sun Devils football The Arizona State Sun Devils football te ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |