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2006 All-Pacific-10 Conference Football Team
The 2006 All-Pacific-10 Conference football team consists of American football players chosen by various organizations for All-Pacific-10 Conference teams for the 2006 college football season. The USC Trojans and California Golden Bears won the conference, posting 7–2 conference records. USC then beat the Michigan Wolverines in the Rose Bowl 32 to 18. California running back Marshawn Lynch was voted Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year. California cornerback Daymeion Hughes was voted Pat Tillman Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year. Offensive selections Quarterbacks *John David Booty, USC (Coaches-1) *Alex Brink, Washington St. (Coaches-2) Running backs *Marshawn Lynch#, California (Coaches-1) *Yvenson Bernard, Oregon St. (Coaches-1) *Jonathan Stewart, Oregon (Coaches-2) *Ryan Torain, Arizona St. (Coaches-2) Wide receivers *Steve Smith, USC (Coaches-1) *DeSean Jackson, California (Coaches-1) *Dwayne Jarrett, USC (Coaches-1) *Jason Hill, Washington St. (Coaches-2) *Sammie Str ... [...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] |
Chilo Rachal
Chilo Rachal (born March 15, 1986) is a former American football guard. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Southern California. Early years He played high school football at Dominguez High School in Compton, where he was a 2003 Super Prep and Prep Star All-American his senior year. Regarded as a four-star recruit by ''Rivals.com'', Rachal was listed as the No. 12 offensive tackle prospect in the class of 2004. College career Rachal redshirted his freshman year at offensive guard and tackle in the 2004 season. In the 2005 season he appeared in all 13 games as a backup offensive guard and on special teams. As a redshirt sophomore, he started all 12 games at right offensive guard in the 2006 season, earning a spot on the All-Pacific-10 Conference second-team. For the 2007 season, the redshirt junior again started at right guard. Despite missing three games due to a sprained knee suffered agains ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rey Maualuga
Reynold Tala Maualuga (born January 20, 1987) is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at USC, and was recognized as a unanimous All-American. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He has also played for the Miami Dolphins. High school career Maualuga attended St. Bonaventure High School in Ventura, California where he played on a team with Lorenzo Booker. He moved to Eureka, California before his sophomore year where he played with future Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Maurice Purify. His team, the Eureka High School Loggers completed their perfect 13-0 season with a North Coast Section championship at the Redwood Bowl during his junior year. That year, he posted 146 tackles, 43 tackles for loss, 11 sacks and one interception. In his senior year he had 96 tackles, 37 tackles for loss, four interceptions (two returned for touchdowns), two fumble recoveries, and one kickoff return for a touchdown. Eureka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sedrick Ellis
Sedrick Dwayne Ellis (born July 9, 1985) is a former American football defensive tackle. He played college football for the University of Southern California (USC), and earned unanimous All-American honors. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints seventh overall in the 2008 NFL Draft. Early years Ellis was born in Chino, California. Ellis prepped at Chino High School. He was involved with teams that went to back to back CIF title games 2000, 2001. Ellis, along with teammate Chris McFoy, who was on these Chino teams, played in the NFL. While in high school Ellis played defensive tackle and fullback in goal line situations. College career Ellis attended the University of Southern California, where he played for coach Pete Carroll's USC Trojans football team from 2003 to 2007. As an underclassman, he learned under All-American Mike PattersonBud WithersUSC's Ellis will be dominating presence ''Seattle Times'', September 26, 2007. Ellis finished his redshirt junior season at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brandon Mebane
Brandon Jerome Mebane (born January 15, 1985) is a former American football defensive tackle. He attended Crenshaw High School in Los Angeles. He played college football at California. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He also played for the Los Angeles Chargers. College career Mebane played four seasons at California, recording 109 tackles, 25.5 tackles for a loss, 14.5 sacks, 1 forced fumble, and 1 fumble recovery. Professional career Seattle Seahawks Mebane was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the 3rd round, 85th overall of the 2007 NFL Draft, and on July 24, he signed a four-year contract. In his rookie season, he played all 16 games and recorded 29 tackles including two sacks. 2008 was a promising year for Mebane as he again played all 16 games and recorded 39 tackles, 5.5 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles. With the departure of Rocky Bernard Robert "Rocky" Eugene Bernard, Jr. (born April 19, 1979) is a former American foo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nu'u Tafisi
In Hawaiian mythology, Nu'u was a man who built an ark with which he escaped a Great Flood. He landed his vessel on top of Mauna Kea on the Big Island. Nu'u mistakenly attributed his safety to the moon, and made sacrifices to it. Kāne, the creator god, descended to earth on a rainbow and explained Nu'u's mistake. The myth has been interpreted as depicting the hazards of the Oceanian environment and local peoples' ability to withstand them. Missionaries to Hawaii in the 19th century considered him analogous to Noah of the Bible The Bible (from Koine Greek , , 'the books') is a collection of religious texts or scriptures that are held to be sacred in Christianity, Judaism, Samaritanism, and many other religions. The Bible is an anthologya compilation of texts of a .... References External linksHawaiian Mythology by Martha Beckwith* Dictionary of World Mythology, Arthur Cotterell reference is also viewable on Google Books without subscription: https://books.google.com/book ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Louis Holmes (American Football)
Louis Holmes (February 24, 1985 – June 13, 2023) was an American football defensive end. He was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Arizona. Early days He spent final prep season at Dillard High School (Fort Lauderdale, FL) after attending his first three years of high school in his hometown of Memphis. College career Holmes totaled 265 tackles, 22.0 sacks and 50.5 tackles for loss in four collegiate seasons, spending first two years at Scottsdale Community College before transferring to the University of Arizona for his final two campaigns. He played in 12 games with 10 starts for Arizona as a senior in 2007, tallying 37 tackles, two sacks and 5.5 tackles for loss. He was named Second-team All- Pac-10 during first season at Arizona as a junior, recording 36 tackles, four sacks, five tackles for loss, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. He combined for 192 tackles, 16.0 sacks and 40 tackles for loss in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bruce Davis (linebacker)
Bruce Edward Davis II (born September 2, 1985) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UCLA Bruins and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round (88th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft. In his rookie season, he helped the Steelers defeat the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII. Davis was also a member of the Oakland Raiders, and is the son of former NFL offensive tackle Bruce Davis. Early years Davis attended Clear Creek High School in League City, Texas. As a junior, he made 32 tackles, including eight sacks. He earned All-Greater Houston area and All-League honors after he recorded 65 tackles (50 solo), 12 quarterback sacks and 17 tackles for loss as a senior. College career At the University of California, Los Angeles, Davis played defensive end. He redshirted his freshman year with the Bruins in 2003. In 2004, he played in all 12 games, starting the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Justin Hickman
Justin C. Hickman (born July 20, 1985) is an American professional football scout and former player who is an analyst and scouting manager for the Tampa Bay Vipers of the XFL. He played as a defensive end and linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL) Hickman played college football for the UCLA Bruins, earning consensus All-American honors as a defensive lineman in 2006. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He has also played for the Los Angeles Avengers of the Arena Football League (AFL), the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Toronto Argonauts of the CFL, and the Indianapolis Colts of the NFL. Early life Hickman was born in El Paso, Texas. He attended Saint Mary's High School in Phoenix, Arizona, from 1999 to 2003. His father, Donnie, played for the USC Trojans in the late 1970s before suiting up for four seasons with the B.C. Lions (1980-1983) of the CFL and two seasons in the USFL with the Pittsburg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mkristo Bruce
Mkristo Eugene Bruce (born October 16, 1984) is a former American football defensive end. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Washington State. Bruce has also been a member of the Oakland Raiders, Arizona Rattlers, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Florida Tuskers. Early years Bruce graduated from Liberty Senior High School in 2002 where he earned eight letters competing in basketball and track, along with football. As a junior, he started at quarterback and linebacker, where he was named honorable mention All-Kingco, His senior year, he was named a Seattle Times Red Chip prospect as the team finished 4-5 overall and 4-5 in the Kingco Conference. He was a First-team All-league pick as a linebacker and the second-team quarterback after passed for 718 yards and seven touchdowns while rushing for 602 yards and six touchdowns. College career Bruce was a four-year letterman at Washington State and played in 47 career contests ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Max Unger
Maxwell McCandless Unger (born April 14, 1986) is a former American football center (American football), center who played in the National Football League for 10 seasons. He played college football at Oregon Ducks football, Oregon and was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft. Unger was the starting center for the Seahawks in Super Bowl XLVIII. Early years Unger was born in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. He attended Hawaii Preparatory Academy in Kamuela, Hawaii, where he was a 2002 second-team all-state offensive honoree. Regarded as a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, Unger was listed as the No. 45 offensive guard. He chose to attend Oregon over Oregon State University, Oregon State. Unger's grandfather, Tom E. Unger, wrote a book about his grandfather, Maximillian Joseph August Schlemmer, titled ''Max Schlemmer, Hawaii's King of Laysan Island''. College career Unger enrolled in the University of Oregon, where he played for the Oregon Ducks footbal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enoka Lucas
Enoka Lucas (born April 29, 1984) is a former American football center that last played for the Virginia Destroyers of the United Football League. He was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Oregon after graduating from Kamehameha Schools. Lucas was also with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans and Arizona Cardinals. Professional career Florida Tuskers Lucas was signed by the Florida Tuskers Florida is a state located in the Southeastern region of the United States. Florida is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the northwest by Alabama, to the north by Georgia, to the east by the Bahamas and Atlantic Ocean, and to th ... of the United Football League on September 3, 2009. He was a part-time starter at center in 2009 before taking over the center job full-time in 2010 for Florida. He resigned with the Virginia Destroyers (formerly the Florida Tuskers) on June 21, 2011 for his third UFL season. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
