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John Buddenberg
John Edward Buddenberg Jr. (born October 9, 1965) is a former American football, American and Canadian football offensive lineman who played two seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL). From 1989 to 1992 he was on NFL practice squad rosters and from 1991 to 1992 he was a player in NFL Europe, WLAF. Early life and education Buddenberg was born on October 9, 1965, in Wheeling, West Virginia. He attended Bellaire High School (Ohio), Bellaire High School in Bellaire, Ohio, Ohio and the Akron Zips football, University of Akron. Professional career NFL Buddenberg was drafted in the tenth round (274th overall) of the 1989 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns. He spent time on the practice squads of the Browns (1989), Minnesota Vikings (1989), Pittsburgh Steelers (1990), and Atlanta Falcons (1991–1992) but he did not play in a single game. WLAF In the offseasons of 1991 and 1992, he played in the NFL Europe, WLAF for the Sacramento Surge. He was named All-WLAF in 1992. CFL From 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Offensive Lineman
In gridiron football, a lineman is a player who specializes in play at the line of scrimmage. The linemen of the team currently in possession of the ball are the offensive line, while linemen on the opposing team are the defensive line. A number of NFL rules specifically address restrictions and requirements for the offensive line, whose job is to help protect the quarterback from getting sacked for a loss, or worse, fumbling. The defensive line is covered by the same rules that apply to all defensive players. Linemen are usually the largest players on the field in both height and weight, since their positions usually require less running and more strength than skill positions. Offensive line The offensive line consists of the center, who is responsible for snapping the ball into play, two guards who flank the center, and two offensive tackles who flank the guards. In addition, a full offensive line may also include a tight end outside one or both of the tackles. An offens ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
