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1970 Washington Redskins Season
The Washington Redskins season was the franchise's 39th season in the National Football League (NFL) and their 34th in Washington, D.C. Second-year head coach Vince Lombardi was diagnosed with terminal cancer in late June and died on September 3; offensive line coach Bill Austin stepped in as interim head coach in mid-July. Austin had been an NFL head coach for three seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers (1966– 68) and was starting his eighth year as an assistant coach under Lombardi (1959– 64, 1969–70). Also, Austin's final four seasons as a player on the offensive line with the New York Giants (1954– 57) were with Lombardi as offensive coordinator. The Redskins finished at 6–8 in 1970, fourth in the NFC East, but with a five-game losing streak in the second half of the season. The last loss was a 34–0 shutout at rival Dallas on December 6, and Washington fell to a 4–8 record and four games behind the Cowboys. It was the 25th consecutive season that the Redskins ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NFC East
The National Football Conference – Eastern Division or NFC East is one of the four Division (sport), divisions of the National Football Conference (NFC) in the National Football League (NFL). It currently has four members: the Dallas Cowboys (based in Arlington, Texas), New York Giants (based in East Rutherford, New Jersey), Philadelphia Eagles (based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), and the Washington Commanders (based in Landover, Maryland). The division was formed in 1967 as the National Football League Capitol Division and acquired its current name in 1970 when the NFL AFL-NFL merger, merged with the American Football League. The NFC East is currently the only division in the league in which all four current teams have won at least one Super Bowl. With 13 Super Bowl titles, the NFC East is currently the most successful division in the NFL during the Super Bowl era, with the AFC East second with nine titles. History The division's original name derived from it being centere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1957 New York Giants Season
The New York Giants season was the franchise's 33rd season in the National Football League. Regular season Schedule Standings See also * List of New York Giants seasons References New York Giants seasons New York Giants The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. The Giants compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) East division. ... New York Giants season 1950s in the Bronx Yankee Stadium (1923) {{NewYorkGiants-season-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Memphis Tigers Football
The Memphis Tigers football team represents the University of Memphis in college football in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision. The Tigers play in the American Athletic Conference as an all-sports member. They play home games at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. The team's head coach is Ryan Silverfield. Since their inaugural season in 1912, the Memphis Tigers have won over 500 games and appeared in thirteen bowl games. The program has also claimed eight conference championships with the most recent coming in 2019. History Early history (1912–1974) West Tennessee State Normal School's football team had their first season in 1912. The team was coached by Clyde Wilson. In 1922, Lester Barnard was the Tigers head coach. His team compiled a 5–2–2 record. Zach Curlin succeeded Barnard and served as the Tigers head coach from 1924 to 1936. During Curlin's tenure, the school was a member of two athletic conferences, the Mississippi Valley Conference (1928–1934) and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danny Pierce (American Football)
John Daniel Pierce (born January 17, 1948) is a former American football running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at the University of Memphis and Mississippi State University and was drafted in the fifth round of the 1970 NFL Draft. Pierce appeared in two games during the 1970 NFL season The 1970 NFL season was the 51st regular season of the National Football League, and the first one after the consummation of the AFL–NFL merger. The merged league realigned into two conferences: all 10 of the former American Football League, ..., carrying five times for six yards and catching one pass for six yards. Pierce was a quarterback for Memphis State. References 1948 births Living people People from Laurel, Mississippi American football running backs Memphis Tigers football players Mississippi State Bulldogs football players Pearl River Wildcats football players Washington Redskins players Players o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions Football
The Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions football program represents the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in college football as the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) level as a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). The Lions play their home games at Simmons Bank Field in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Conference memberships * Independent (1923–1935, 1970–1972) * Southwestern Athletic Conference (1936–1969, 1998–present) * NCAA Division II independent (1973–1982) * NAIA independent (1983–1984, 1987–1997) * Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference (1985–1986) Major Classic *Southern Heritage Classic Championships National Conference championships Division championships Playoff appearances NAIA The Golden Lions appeared in the NAIA playoffs two times. Their combined record was 3–2. Notable players Alumni in the NFL Over 29 Arkansas Pine Bluff alumni have played in the NFL, including: * LC Greenwood *Terron Armstead *Greg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manny Sistrunk
Manuel Sistrunk (born June 16, 1947) is a former American football defensive lineman who played ten seasons in the National Football League. He played college football for Arkansas AM&N (now known as the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff) and was drafted in the fifth round of the 1970 NFL Draft. He is a distant cousin to former NFL player Otis Sistrunk Otis Sistrunk (born September 18, 1946) is a former professional football player who played seven seasons as a defensive lineman, from 1972 to 1978. He played his entire National Football League (NFL) career with the Oakland Raiders. Sistrunk lat .... 1947 births Living people American football defensive linemen Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions football players Washington Redskins players Philadelphia Eagles players {{defensive-lineman-1940s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iowa Hawkeyes Football
The Iowa Hawkeyes football program represents the University of Iowa in college football. The Hawkeyes compete in the West division of the Big Ten Conference. Iowa joined the Conference (then known as the Western Conference or Big Nine) in 1899 and played their first Conference football season in 1900. They are a Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. The Hawkeyes play their home games in Iowa City, Iowa at Kinnick Stadium, with a capacity of 69,250. The Hawkeyes are coached by Kirk Ferentz, who is in his 24th season as the head coach and is the longest current tenured head coach in NCAA Division I FBS. The Hawkeyes have won 13 conference championships (including 11 in the Big Ten). Iowa has never finished a season ranked No. 1 in either the AP or Coaches' Poll, though still claiming five national championships. History Early history Football was first played as a club sport at Iowa in 1872, with intramural games ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Laaveg
Paul Martin Laaveg (born October 1, 1948) is a former American football offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at the University of Iowa and was drafted in the fourth round of the 1970 NFL Draft The 1970 National Football League Draft was the 35th National Football League Draft and the first of the league's modern era, following the merger of the National Football League with the American Football League. It was held on January 27–28, 1 .... 1948 births Living people American football offensive guards American football offensive tackles Washington Redskins players Iowa Hawkeyes football players Sportspeople from Sioux Falls, South Dakota Players of American football from South Dakota {{offensive-lineman-1940s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Brundige
William Glenn Brundige (November 13, 1948 – December 29, 2018) was an American football defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins for eight seasons, from 1970 through 1977. He is currently sixth on the Redskins all-time sack list. Born in Holyoke, Colorado, Brundige played high school football at tiny Haxtun in northeastern Colorado and then played college football at the University of Colorado in Boulder. He was a physics major at CU and also threw the shot put for the Colorado Buffaloes track and field team. After a senior season in 1969 in which he was named first-team All-America, he was selected in the second round of the 1970 NFL Draft, 43rd overall, by head coach Vince Lombardi of the Redskins. At age 21, he was a starter as a rookie in 1970 at defensive tackle. At the end of his third season in the NFL, Brundige became a part of both Redskin and Super Bowl lore in Super Bowl VII. He blocked the field goal attempt by Garo Yepremian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1973 Washington Redskins Season
The Washington Redskins season was the franchise's 42nd season in the National Football League (NFL) and their 37th in Washington, D.C. The team failed to improve on their 11–3 record from 1972, and finished 10-4. Roster Pre season Schedule Pre Season Game Officials Pre season Game summaries Week P1 (Friday, August 3, 1973): vs. Detroit Lions * Time of Game: Week P2 (Friday, August 10, 1973): vs. Denver Broncos * Time of Game: 2 hours, 43 minutes Week P3 (Friday, August 17, 1973): at Buffalo Bills * Time of Game: Week P4 (Saturday, August 25, 1973): vs. Baltimore Colts * Time of Game: Week P5 (Sunday, September 2, 1973): at New England Patriots * Time of Game: 2 hours, 41 minutes Week P6 (Sunday, September 9, 1973): vs. Chicago Bears * Time of Game: Regular season Schedule Regular Season Game Officials Standings Regular Season Game summaries Week 1 (Sunday, September 16, 1973): vs. San Diego Chargers * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1971 Washington Redskins Season
The 1971 Washington Redskins season was the team's 40th in the National Football League, and its 35th in Washington, D.C. The Redskins were led by first-year head coach George Allen, who had been the head coach of the Los Angeles Rams for the previous five seasons. Coming into the 1971 season, the team had not made the postseason in 26 years. The Redskins had had only four winning seasons since their last playoff berth in 1945, the most recent a 7–5–2 campaign in 1969 under Vince Lombardi, who died of colon cancer in September 1970. Allen was Washington's fourth head coach in as many seasons. Lombardi succeeded Otto Graham, and assistant Bill Austin took over when Lombardi fell mortally ill in the summer of 1970, and posted a 6–8 record. Despite a broken left ankle suffered by leading receiver Charley Taylor in a Week 6 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs that forced him to miss the remainder of the season, the Redskins went 9–4–1, good for second place in the NFC East ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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