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1989 Detroit Lions Season
The Detroit Lions season was the franchise’s 60th season in the National Football League, their 56th as the Detroit Lions, and is best known as the beginning of the Barry Sanders era. Sanders, the previous year’s Heisman Trophy winner, was drafted 3rd overall by the Lions in the 1989 NFL Draft and was named to the Pro Bowl in his rookie season. After starting the season with five straight losses and bottoming out at 2–9, the Lions won five in a row and six out of seven to finish the season with a 7–9 record. Nonetheless, it was their sixth consecutive losing season and their seventh of the decade. Offseason NFL Draft Personnel Staff Roster Regular season Schedule Standings Player stats Rushing Receiving Awards and honors * Barry Sanders, National Football League Rookie of the Year Award * Walter Stanley, NFL Kickoff Return Leader References External links 1989 Detroit Lionsat Pro-Football-Reference.com {{DEF ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NFC Central
The National Football Conference – Northern Division or NFC North is one of the four divisions of the National Football Conference (NFC) in the National Football League (NFL). Nicknamed the "Black and Blue Division" for the rough and tough rivalry games between the teams, it currently has four members: the Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, and Minnesota Vikings. The NFC North was previously known as the NFC Central from 1970 to 2001. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were previously members, from 1977, one year after they joined the league as an expansion team, until 2002 when they moved to the NFC South. The division was created in 1967 as the Central Division of the NFL's Western Conference and existed for three seasons before the AFL–NFL merger. After the merger, it was renamed the NFC Central and retained that name until the NFL split into eight divisions in 2002. The four current division teams have been together in the same division or conference since the Viking ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1988 Virginia Cavaliers Football Team ...
The 1988 Virginia Cavaliers football team represented the University of Virginia during the 1988 NCAA Division I-A football season. The Cavaliers were led by seventh-year head coach George Welsh and played their home games at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Virginia. They competed as members of the Atlantic Coast Conference, finishing in second. Schedule Roster References {{Virginia Cavaliers football navbox Virginia Virginia Cavaliers football seasons Virginia Cavaliers football The Virginia Cavaliers football team represents the University of Virginia in the sport of American football. Established in 1888, Virginia plays its home games at Scott Stadium, capacity 61,500, featured directly on its campus near the Academi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jerry Woods
Jerry Woods is a former defensive back in the National Football League. Biography Woods was born Jerry Lee Woods on February 13, 1966 in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He grew up in Racine, Wi. Attended Park High School where he was a 3 sport athlete. All State & All County pole vaulter and football player. He was also an honor student. 1989 Graduate of Northern Michigan University. Holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology with a minor in Drawing & Design. 4 year starting Defensive Back. 2x Kodak All American, national player of the year nominee, 2x All Conference, Specialist of the Year, team MVP, 3x Most Valuable Defensive Back, 1988 Dean's List honoree, 2001 NMU College Hall of Fame inductee, 2x team captain. Served 2 terms on Alumni Association Board of Directors. Career Woods was drafted in the seventh round of the 1989 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions and spent that season with the team. He spent the next season with the Green Bay Packers. Played 4 years professio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1988 USC Trojans Football Team
The 1988 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California (USC) in the 1988 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their second year under head coach Larry Smith, the Trojans compiled a 10–2 record (8–0 against conference opponents), won the Pacific-10 Conference (Pac-10) championship, and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 370 to 184. 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. Quarterback Rodney Peete led the team in passing, completing 223 of 359 passes for 2,812 yards with 18 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Aaron Emanuel led the team in rushing with 108 carries for 545 yards and eight touchdowns. Erik Affholter led the team in receivin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quarterback
The quarterback (commonly abbreviated "QB"), colloquially known as the "signal caller", is a position in gridiron football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive platoon and mostly line up directly behind the offensive line. In modern American football, the quarterback is usually considered the leader of the offense, and is often responsible for calling the play in the huddle. The quarterback also touches the ball on almost every offensive play, and is almost always the offensive player that throws forward passes. When the QB is tackled behind the line of scrimmage, it is called a sack. Overview In modern American football, the starting quarterback is usually the leader of the offense, and their successes and failures can have a significant impact on the fortunes of their team. Accordingly, the quarterback is among the most glorified, scrutinized, and highest-paid positions in team sports. '' Bleacher Report'' describes the signing of a starting quarterback as a Catch- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rodney Peete
Rodney Peete (born March 16, 1966) is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Detroit Lions, Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins, Oakland Raiders, and Carolina Panthers. He played college football for the University of Southern California. Early years Peete was born in Mesa, Arizona. He attended Sahuaro High School in Tucson. He was a three-year letterman in football, basketball, and baseball. In football, he was named the Arizona High School Player of the Year and an Academic All-American as a junior. He also contributed to his teams winning state championships in basketball and baseball. He transferred to Shawnee Mission South High School in Overland Park, Kansas for his senior year, after his father Willie was hired as an assistant coach by the Kansas City Chiefs. He received Prep All-American honors at quarterback at the end of the season. He also was drafted in the 30th round (722nd overall) by the Toronto Bl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1988 Nebraska Cornhuskers Football Team
The 1988 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team represented the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in the 1988 NCAA Division I-A football season. The team was coached by Tom Osborne and played their home games in Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. Schedule Roster and coaching staff Depth chart Game summaries Texas A&M Utah State UCLA Arizona State UNLV Kansas Oklahoma State Kansas State Missouri Iowa State Colorado Oklahoma Miami Rankings Awards NFL and pro players The following Nebraska players who participated in the 1988 season later moved on to the next level and joined a professional or semi-pro team as draftees or free agents. References {{Big Eight Conference football champions Nebraska Nebraska Cornhuskers football seasons Big Eight Conference football champion seasons Nebraska Cornhuskers football The Nebraska Cornhuskers football team competes as part of the NCAA Division I Foot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Defensive Tackle
A defensive tackle (DT) is a position in American football that will typically line up on the line of scrimmage, opposite one of the offensive guards, however he may also line up opposite one of the tackles. Defensive tackles are typically the largest and strongest of the defensive players. Depending on a team's individual defensive scheme, a defensive tackle may be called upon to fill several different roles. These roles may include merely holding the point of attack by refusing to be moved, or penetrating a certain gap between offensive linemen to break up a play in the opponent's backfield. If a defensive tackle reads a pass play, his primary responsibility is to pursue the quarterback, or simply knock the pass down at the line if it is within arm's reach. Other responsibilities of the defensive tackle may be to pursue the screen pass or drop into coverage in a zone blitz scheme. In a traditional 4–3 defense, there is no nose tackle. Instead there is a left and right defensi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lawrence Pete
Lawrence Pete (born January 18, 1966) is a former American football nose tackle. He played five seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Detroit Lions who selected him with the 115th pick in the 1989 NFL Draft. He retired after the 1993 season and finished his career with 3.5 sacks, three fumble recoveries, and 61 games played with 19 starts. He attended Wichita South High School. His nephews Arthur and Bryce Brown Bryce Lee Brown (born May 14, 1991) is a former American football running back who played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Buffalo Bills, and Seattle Seahawks. He attended the University of Tennessee his freshman year of college, but decided to tra ... were amongst the best high school football prospects in the United States. Lawrence Pete played nose tackle for the University of Nebraska from 1986-88. References 1966 births Living people Players of American football from Wichita, Kansas American football defensive tackles Nebraska Cornhusk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1988 Baylor Bears Football Team
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The 1988 Baylor Bears football team represented the Baylor University in the 1988 NCAA Division I-A football season. The Bears finished the season fourth in the Southwest Conference. Baylor Stadium's name was officially changed to Floyd Casey Stadium during halftime of the homecoming game against Arkansas on November 5. Schedule After the season The following players were drafted into professional football following the season. References Baylor Baylor Bears football seasons Baylor Bears football The Baylor Bears football team represents Baylor University in Division I FBS college football. They are a member of the Big 12 Conference. After 64 seasons at the off-campus Baylor Stadium, renamed Floyd Casey Stadium in 1989, the Bears opened ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cornerback
A cornerback (CB) is a member of the defensive backfield or secondary in gridiron football. Cornerbacks cover receivers most of the time, but also blitz and defend against such offensive running plays as sweeps and reverses. They create turnovers through hard tackles, interceptions, and deflecting forward passes. Other members of the defensive backfield include strong and free safeties. The cornerback position requires speed, agility, strength, and the ability to make rapid sharp turns. A cornerback's skill set typically requires proficiency in anticipating the quarterback, backpedaling, executing single and zone coverage, disrupting pass routes, block shedding, and tackling. Cornerbacks are among the fastest players on the field. Because of this, they are frequently used as return specialists on punts or kickoffs. Overview The cornerback’s chief responsibility is to defend against the offense's pass. The rules of American professional football and American coll ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ray Crockett
Donald Ray Crockett (born January 5, 1967) is a former American football player in the National Football League. He played for fourteen years in the NFL and earned two Super Bowl rings with the Denver Broncos as a cornerback. He played his high school football at Duncanville High School in Duncanville, Texas. He played college football at Baylor from 1984 to 1988, and was inducted into the Baylor athletic hall of fame in 2008. He notably returned an interception 96 yards for a touchdown against Dallas in 1991. On 20 Sep 1998, he intercepted Jeff George in the third quarter and returned it 25 yards, then did it again in the 4th quarter, returning it 80 yards for a touchdown, and Broncos record 105 combined interception yards. In 2005, he co-starred (with Dick Butkus) in the ESPN reality show '' Bound for Glory'', in which they both took on the task of coaching a high school football team. He appeared on the NBC game show ''Identity'', as one of the twelve people whose identity t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
