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Art Briles
Arthur Ray Briles (born December 3, 1955) is an American football coach who is currently the head coach for the Guelfi Firenze in the Italian Football League. Briles was the head coach of the Houston Cougars from 2002 to 2007 and the Baylor Bears from 2008 to 2015. His college coaching career ended with his dismissal from the team in 2015 as a result of the Baylor University sexual assault scandal. He is the author of ''Beating Goliath: My Story of Football and Faith'' (2014). He is the subject of a biography written by Nick Eatman entitled ''Looking Up: My Journey to Hell'' (2013). Playing career A native of Rule, Texas, Briles attended Rule High School, where he was coached by his father. Playing quarterback and earning all-state honors, Briles as a senior in 1973 led Rule to the Texas Class B state championship game, where they lost to Big Sandy, led by David Overstreet and Lovie Smith. Briles accepted a scholarship offer by Bill Yeoman at the University of Houston, where ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rule, Texas
Rule is a town in Haskell County, Texas, United States. The population was 636 at the 2010 census, down from 698 at the 2000 census. The community was named for W. A. Rule, a railroad man. Geography Rule is in western Haskell County at the intersection of U.S. Route 380 and Texas State Highway 6. US 380 leads east to Haskell, the county seat, and west to Old Glory, while Highway 6 leads north to Rochester and south to Stamford. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Rule has a total area of , all of it land. Climate The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Rule has a humid subtropical climate, ''Cfa'' on climate maps. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 561 people, 347 households, and 173 families residing in the town. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 698 people, 300 households, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big 12 Conference Football Individual Awards
Coaches of the Big 12 Conference bestow the following individual awards at the end of each football season. Offensive Player of the Year * 1996: Troy Davis, RB, Iowa State * 1997: Ricky Williams, RB, Texas * 1998: Ricky Williams, RB, Texas * 1999: Major Applewhite, QB, Texas and Eric Crouch, QB, Nebraska * 2000: Josh Heupel, QB, Oklahoma * 2001: Eric Crouch, QB, Nebraska * 2002: Chris Brown, RB, Colorado * 2003: Jason White, QB, Oklahoma * 2004: Jason White, QB, Oklahoma * 2005: Vince Young, QB, Texas * 2006: Zac Taylor, QB, Nebraska * 2007: Chase Daniel, QB, Missouri * 2008: Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma * 2009: Colt McCoy, QB, Texas * 2010: Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State * 2011: Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor * 2012: Collin Klein, QB, Kansas State * 2013: Bryce Petty, QB, Baylor * 2014: Trevone Boykin, QB, TCU * 2015: Baker Mayfield, QB, Oklahoma * 2016: Dede Westbrook, WR, Oklahoma * 2017: Baker Mayfield, QB, Oklahoma * 2018: Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma * 2019: Chuba Hu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Newcastle, Texas
Newcastle is a city in Young County, Texas, United States. Following the beginning of coal mining in 1908, the town was established and named for the English coal town, Newcastle upon Tyne. Coal mining had ended by 1942. Its population was 585 at the 2010 census. Geography Newcastle is located at (33.192383, –98.737969). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km), all of it land. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 526 people, 246 households, and 147 families residing in the city. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, 575 people, 233 households, and 157 families resided in the city. The population density was 317.5 people per square mile (122.7/km). The 266 housing units averaged 146.9 per square mile (56.7/km). The racial makeup of the city was 93.91% White, 1.39% African American, 1.04% Native American, 2.26% from other races, and 1.39% from two or more races. Hispanics or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cotton Bowl Classic
The Cotton Bowl Classic (also known as the Cotton Bowl) is an American college football bowl game that has been held annually in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex since January 1, 1937. The game was originally played at its namesake stadium in Dallas before moving to Cowboys Stadium (now AT&T Stadium) in nearby Arlington in 2010. Since 2014, the game has been sponsored by the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and officially known as the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic; it was previously sponsored by Mobil (1989–1995) and Southwestern Bell Corporation/SBC Communications/AT&T (1997–2014). Historically, the game hosted the champion of the Southwest Conference (SWC) against a team invited from elsewhere in the country, frequently a major independent or a runner-up from the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Following the dissolution of the SWC in 1996, the game hosted a runner-up from the Big 12 Conference, facing an SEC team from 1999 to 2014. The Cotton Bowl Classic has served as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Of Houston
The University of Houston (UH) is a Public university, public research university in Houston, Texas. Founded in 1927, UH is a member of the University of Houston System and the List of universities in Texas by enrollment, university in Texas with over 47,000 students. Its campus, which is primarily in southeast Houston, spans , with the inclusion of its Sugar Land and Katy sites. The university is Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, classified as an "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity." The university offers more than 276 degree programs through its 16 academic colleges and schools and an interdisciplinary Honors College - including programs leading to professional degrees in architecture, law, optometry, medicine and pharmacy. The institution spends $203 million annually in research, and operates more than 35 research centers and institutes on campus. Interdisciplinary research includes superconductivity, space commercializatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Yeoman
William Frank Yeoman (December 26, 1927 – August 12, 2020) was an American college football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of Houston from 1962 to 1986. In his tenure, he became the winningest coach in Houston Cougars football history, with an overall record of 160–108–8. Yeoman revolutionized offensive football in 1964 by developing the Veer option offense. Yeoman also played a prominent role in the racial integration of collegiate athletics in the South by being the first coach at a predominantly white school in the State of Texas to sign a black player. Yeoman's Cougars finished the season ranked in the top ten of the AP Poll four times and finished 11 times in the AP or UPI top 20. Playing career Yeoman played center for Army from 1946 to 1948 under head coach Earl Blaik. The 1946 team was 9–0–1 with a backfield of two Heisman Trophy winners: Glenn Davis and Doc Blanchard. Yeoman was a team captain in 1948 and chosen as a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lovie Smith
Lovie Lee Smith (born May 8, 1958) is an American football coach who is the head coach of the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). From 2004 to 2016, he served as the head coach of the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and from 2016 to 2020 as the head coach of the Illinois Fighting Illini. Smith has been to the Super Bowl twice, as the defensive coordinator for the St. Louis Rams in 2001 and as head coach for the Bears in 2006. Early life Smith was raised in Big Sandy, Texas and won three straight state titles as a star linebacker. He was named after his great aunt, Lavana. Playing career High school During Smith's high school career at Big Sandy, he earned all-state honors for three years as a defensive end and linebacker. His team won three consecutive state championships from 1973 to 1975, including a 0–0 tie in 1974 versus G. A. Moore's Celina. In 1975, Big Sandy had one of the most dominant seasons in high school football history, as the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Overstreet
David Arthur Overstreet (September 20, 1958 – June 24, 1984) was a running back in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and National Football League (NFL). He played for coach Barry Switzer and the Oklahoma Sooners as a halfback out of the wishbone offense. Biography A native of Big Sandy, Texas, David Overstreet prepped at Big Sandy High School and played his college football at the University of Oklahoma. One of Overstreet's great moments as a Sooner happened on October 4, 1980 when the senior halfback ran for 258 yards on 18 carries against the Colorado Buffaloes as Oklahoma won big, 82-42. He had long runs of 84 and 53 yards in the contest. For Overstreet's senior season, the 5-11, 180-pound running back led the University of Oklahoma to a 10-2 record, a No. 3 ranking nationally, and the Big Eight Conference Championship while rushing for a team-leading 678 yards on 96 carries with six touchdowns. He was drafted in the 1981 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins in the first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Sandy High School (Big Sandy, Texas)
Big Sandy High School is a public high school located in Big Sandy, Texas and classified as a 2A school by the UIL. It is part of the Big Sandy Independent School District in southwestern Upshur County, Texas In 2015, the school was rated " Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency. Athletics The Big Sandy Wildcats compete in Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Golf, Tennis, Track, Powerlifting, Softball, and Baseball. State Titles *Football - **1973(B), 1974(B)^, 1975(B) Co-Champ with Celina *Boys Track - **1976(B) The 1975 Big Sandy Wildcats football team is considered one of the most dominant in the history of Texas high school football. Going for their third consecutive Class B state title, Big Sandy went 14–0 with a (then) state record 11 shutouts, outscoring opponents 824–15. The offense scored a still national record 114 rushing touchdowns, of whom running back David Overstreet made 52 alone. The defense, led by defensive end/linebacker and futu ... [...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] |
Rule High School(Texas)
Rule High School or Rule School is a public high school located in Rule, Texas (USA). It is part of the Rule Independent School District located in western Haskell County and classified as a 1A school by the UIL. In 2013, the school was rated " Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency. Athletics The Rule Bobcats compete in the following sports: *Basketball * Cross Country * 6-Man Football *Tennis *Track and Field State Titles *Boys Track **1971(B), 1973(B), 1974(B), 2007(1A), 2008(1A) *One Act Play **1995(1A) State Finalists *Football **1973(B), 2006(6M/D1), 2007(6M/D1) Academics *UIL Academic Meet Champions **1996(1A), 1997(1A) Notable Alumnus |
