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1988 All-Big Eight Conference Football Team
The 1988 All-Big Eight Conference football team consists of American football players chosen by various organizations for All-Big Eight Conference teams for the 1988 NCAA Division I-A football season. The selectors for the 1988 season included the Associated Press (AP). Offensive selections Quarterbacks * Steve Taylor, Nebraska (AP-1) * Mike Gundy, Oklahoma State (AP-2) Running backs * Barry Sanders, Oklahoma State (AP-1) * Eric Bieniemy, Colorado (AP-1) * Ken Clark, Nebraska (AP-1) * Joe Henderson, Iowa State (AP-2) * Mike Gaddis, Oklahoma (AP-2) Tight ends * Todd Millikan, Nebraska (AP-1) * Mike Busch, Iowa State (AP-2) Wide receivers * Hart Lee Dykes, Oklahoma State (AP-1) * Willie Vaughn, Kansas (AP-2) * Greg Washington, Kansas State (AP-2) Centers * Jake Young, Nebraska (AP-1) * Erik Norgard, Colorado (AP-2) Offensive tackles * Bob Sledge, Nebraska (AP-1) * Byron Woodard, Oklahoma State (AP-1) * Terron Manning, Oklahoma (AP-2) * Mark Vander Poel, Colorado (AP-2) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Football
American football (referred to simply as football in the United States and Canada), also known as gridiron, is a team sport played by two teams of eleven players on a rectangular field with goalposts at each end. The offense, the team with possession of the oval-shaped football, attempts to advance down the field by running with the ball or passing it, while the defense, the team without possession of the ball, aims to stop the offense's advance and to take control of the ball for themselves. The offense must advance at least ten yards in four downs or plays; if they fail, they turn over the football to the defense, but if they succeed, they are given a new set of four downs to continue the drive. Points are scored primarily by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone for a touchdown or kicking the ball through the opponent's goalposts for a field goal. The team with the most points at the end of a game wins. American football evolved in the United States, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anthony Phillips (offensive Lineman)
Anthony Phillips (born July 6, 1966) is an American athlete and businessman who played football at the University of Oklahoma from 1984 until 1988. Twice an All-America pick at offensive guard, he was drafted after his senior year by the NFL's Chicago Bears, but Phillips opted to forgo professional football. Phillips chose a business career instead, and is vice president at Bank of Oklahoma. Athletic career Anthony Phillips played for Jenks High School and was selected an All-State defensive tackle. Recruited to the University of Oklahoma to play as a linebacker, Phillips redshirted his first year. As an offensive lineman, the 6'3" 274 lb. freshman Phillips played on the 1985 Oklahoma Sooners national championship squad, joining his older brother Jon, who played offensive tackle. Phillips was an All- Big Eight conference pick as an offensive tackle during his national championship freshman year, and selected academic All-Big Eight. In 1986, Phillips was switched to offensive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1988 College Football All-America Team
The 1988 College Football All-America team is composed of college football players who were selected as All-Americans by various organizations and writers that chose College Football All-America Teams in 1988. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) recognizes five selectors as "official" for the 1988 season. They are: (1) the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA); (2) the Associated Press (AP) selected based on the votes of sports writers at AP newspapers; (3) the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA); (4) the United Press International (UPI) selected based on the votes of sports writers at UPI newspapers; and (5) the Walter Camp Football Foundation (WC). Other notable selectors included ''Football News'', the Gannett News Service, Scripps Howard The E. W. Scripps Company is an American broadcasting company founded in 1878 as a chain of daily newspapers by Edward Willis "E. W." Scripps and his sister, Ellen Browning Scripps. It was also formerly a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Todd Thomsen
Todd M. Thomsen (born June 24, 1967) is a former Republican politician from the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Thomsen served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives as the Majority Whip and represented District 25 from 2006 to 2018. Early life and career Thomsen was a punter and kicker for the Oklahoma Sooners, University of Oklahoma's football team, from 1985 to 1988 and was part of OU's 1985 national championship team. He graduated with bachelor's degree in 1989." He currently serves as Coordinator for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Political career Thomsen was elected in 2006 after he won against Democrat Darrell Nemecek by two votes. In 2008, Thomsen ran for reelection "in order to continue working to improve education, keep taxes low, and represent conservative values in the Legislature". He was reelected in November 2008 and served in the House as a member of the House Education Committee, and the chair of the House Higher Education and Career Tech Committee. He has pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keith English (punter)
Keith English (March 10, 1966 – December 2, 2010) was an American college and professional football player who was a punter for the Los Angeles Rams in 1990. He appeared in 15 games for the Rams, punting 68 time for 2,663 yards. His longest punt was 58 yards, and his average was 39.2 yards. English played college football for the University of Colorado, and was recognized as a consensus first-team selection to the 1988 College Football All-America Team. He was also a member of the Barcelona Dragons Two American football franchises have been referred to as the Barcelona Dragons: * Barcelona Dragons (NFL Europe), active in NFL Europe between 1991 and 2003; * Barcelona Dragons (ELF) The Barcelona Dragons are an American football team based in ... of the World League of American Football. Keith married Hillary Drum English on February 22, 1992. On November 24, 1998 they had a daughter named Madalyn Hillary English. On October 5, 2000 they had a son named Easton Glen Engli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cary Blanchard
Robert Cary Blanchard (November 5, 1968 – September 6, 2016) was an American football placekicker in the National Football League. He played eight years for five teams: the New York Jets for his first two years, the Indianapolis Colts after taking 1994 off, the Washington Redskins in 1998, the New York Giants in 1999, and the Arizona Cardinals in his final season. He graduated from L. D. Bell High School in Hurst, Texas in 1987. He then played college football at Oklahoma State University. He died in Mabank, Texas Mabank ( ) is a town in Henderson, Van Zandt and Kaufman counties in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population was 3,035 at the 2010 census, up from 2,151 at the 2000 census. Geography Mabank is located in the southeast corner of Kaufman County at ... on September 6, 2016, at the age of 47. References 1968 births 2016 deaths Sportspeople from Fort Worth, Texas American football placekickers Oklahoma State Cowboys football players Sacramento Surge p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reggie Cooper
Reginald John Cooper (born July 11, 1968) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at the University of Nebraska. Early years Cooper attended Slidell High School, where he practiced football, basketball and track. In football, he played tight end, defensive end, strong safety and was a return specialist. As a senior, he contributed to his team reaching the state championship game. He received All-state, Prep All-American and Louisiana Defensive Player of the Year honors. His football jersey (No. 2) was retired by the school. He was a McDonald's All-American in basketball. He practiced the high jump in track. College career Cooper accepted a football scholarship from the University of Nebraska. As a freshman, he played mainly on special teams. As a sophomore, he was named the starter at strong safety. As a junior, he had one interception. As a senior, he finished third on the team in total tac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tim Jackson (American Football)
Tim Jackson may refer to: *Tim Jackson (economist) (born 1957), British ecological economist and professor of sustainable development at the University of Surrey *Tim Jackson (businessman) (born 1965), British businessman, founder of QXL.com *Tim Jackson (sprinter) (born 1969), Australian sprinter *Tim Jackson (politician) (1907–1975), Australian politician and Tasmanian Leader of the Opposition from 1956 to 1960 *Tim Jackson (American football) (born 1965), American football safety *Timothy J. Sullivan (born 1944), American president of the College of William and Mary from 1992 to 2005 *Timothy L. Jackson (born 1958), American music theory professor *Timothy Jackson, fictional character and artist in the 2012–2014 novel series ''Zom-B ''Zom-B'' (alternatively known as the ''Zom-B Chronicles'') is a young adult zombie apocalyptic- thriller novel series by written by Irish author Darren O'Shaughnessy under the pen name Darren Shan. The series is told by first-person per ... [...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] |
Alfred Williams
Alfred Hamilton Williams (born November 6, 1968) is a former American football player. He was a linebacker and defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Cincinnati Bengals, San Francisco 49ers and Denver Broncos. His nicknames include "Big Al", "Hot Plate", and "the Condor". College career Williams played linebacker at the University of Colorado at Boulder. He was a unanimous All-American pick in 1990, a consensus All-American in 1989 and the 1990 Butkus Award winner. Williams was also the Captain of the 1990 Colorado National Championship Team. He ended his career with the Colorado Buffaloes with 263 tackles and 35 sacks. In 2008, he was included on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot. Then in 2010, he was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame. Professional career Williams was selected by the Bengals in the first round (18th pick overall) of the 1991 NFL Draft. He was a part of the Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos in 1997 and 1998. He was sel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanavis McGhee
Kanavis McGhee (born October 4, 1968) is a former American football linebacker and defensive end. He is a former defensive linemen coach with the Amsterdam Admirals in NFL Europa. He coached as the defensive line coach at the University of Colorado-Boulder in Boulder, Colorado. He is currently the head coach and athletic coordinator at Sterling High School in Houston, Texas. McGhee was a business student while attending the University of Colorado. He studied business with an emphasis in marketing. Kanavis McGhee attended Phillis Wheatley High School in Houston and played college football at Colorado. During his career at Colorado, McGhee was one of the top defenders in college football, earning him first-team All-Big Eight honors, a finalist nomination for the prestigious Dick Butkus Award and runner-up for the Rotary Lombardi Award. Both awards are given annually to top linebackers in college football. Kanavis was drafted in the second round (55th overall) of the 1991 NFL Draf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Broderick Thomas
Broderick Lee Thomas (born February 20, 1967) is a former American football linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Detroit Lions, the Minnesota Vikings, and the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football for the University of Nebraska. Early years Thomas was born in Houston, Texas. He graduated from Madison High School in Houston in 1985.Distinguished HISD Alumni ." ''''. He played as a |
