|
Keilen Dykes
Keilen Lee Dykes (born September 6, 1984) is a former American football defensive end. He was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at West Virginia. Early years As a senior in high school, Dykes earned All-Ohio, All-city, and All-NEO honors after recording 75 tackles and 9.5 sacks. He was also named the Youngstown Vindicator city defensive player of the year. Dykes had 18 sacks as a junior and was selected for the North-South and Big 33 Football Classic games, while attending Chaney High School. Collegiate career Dykes did not play in 2003 after enrolling at West Virginia, and then was redshirted by Rich Rodriguez. In 2004, Dykes worked his way into the starting lineup as a redshirt freshman. He recorded 37 tackles, six for a loss, and had two sacks on the season. In 2005, he started all 13 games. He started the season off with three tackles against Syracuse and Wofford, followed by four tackles in the win against Maryland. He had three tackles, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Defensive End
Defensive end (DE) is a defensive position in the sport of gridiron football. This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formation (American football), formations over the years have substantially changed how the position is played. History Early formations, with six- and seven-man line defense, seven-man lines, used the end as a containment player, whose job was first to prevent an "end run" around his position, then secondarily to force plays inside. When most teams adopted a five-man line, two different styles of end play developed: "crashing" ends, who rushed into the backfield to disrupt plays, and "stand-up" or "waiting" ends, who played the more traditional containment style. Some teams would use both styles of end play, depending on game situations. Traditionally, defensive ends are in a three-point stance, with their free hand cocked back ready to "punch" an offensive lineman, or in a two-point stance like a strong safety ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2005 NCAA Division I-A Football Season
The 2005 NCAA Division I-A football season was the highest level of college football competition in the United States organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The regular season began on September 1, 2005 and ended on December 3, 2005. The postseason concluded on January 4, 2006 with the Rose Bowl, which served as the season's BCS National Championship Game. The USC Trojans and the Texas Longhorns finished the regular season as the only undefeated teams in Division I-A and consequently met in the Rose Bowl to play for the national title. Texas defeated USC largely due to the performance of quarterback Vince Young, who gained 467 yards of total offense and ran for three touchdowns. The Longhorns won their first national championship since 1970, and their first consensus national title since 1969. Rule changes * Seven additional conferences would join the Big Ten in adopting instant replay systems. * Removed "intentional" from the rule regarding spearing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doug Legursky
Wayne Douglas Legursky II (born June 9, 1986) is a former American football Center (American football), center. He was signed by the Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Marshall Thundering Herd football, Marshall. Legursky has also played for the Buffalo Bills and San Diego Chargers. High school career He played at Woodrow Wilson High School (Beckley, West Virginia), Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley, West Virginia. The 2003 Hunt Award Winner as the best lineman in the state of West Virginia, was awarded to Legursky. On September 4, 2009, Legursky was inducted to the Woodrow Wilson Football Hall Of Fame. College career He set 2 Marshall weight room records for the squat (705 lbs.) and the hang clean (430 lbs.) as a three-year starter at Marshall. Professional career Pittsburgh Steelers Legursky signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent on April 28, 2008. He was released on June 28 but re-signed the foll ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rimington Trophy
The Dave Rimington Trophy is awarded to the player considered to be the best American football center in college football. Dave Rimington was a center who played at the University of Nebraska from 1979 to 1982. A member of the National College Football Awards Association, the Rimington Trophy serves as a fundraiser for the Boomer Esiason Foundation's fight against cystic fibrosis. In addition to recognizing the season's most outstanding center in college football, the Rimington Trophy also recognizes legendary centers from the past by presenting the President Gerald R. Ford Legendary Center Award. The award is presented annually to a former collegiate or professional center who was either a legend on the field or off the field by making extraordinary contributions through business, civic or philanthropic endeavors. The sculptor of the Dave Rimington Trophy is Marc Mellon, also the sculptor of the NBA MVP Trophy. Selection process The winner of the Rimington Trophy is selected by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marshall University
Marshall University is a public research university in Huntington, West Virginia. It was founded in 1837 and is named after John Marshall, the fourth Chief Justice of the United States. The university is currently composed of nine colleges: Lewis College of Business (LCOB), College of Education and Professional Development (COE), College of Arts and Media (COAM), College of Health Professions (COHP), Honors College, College of Engineering and Computer Sciences (CECS), College of Liberal Arts (COLA), College of Science (COS), and University College; and two schools – School of Pharmacy, and the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine; and a regional center for cancer research. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". History Marshall University was founded in 1837 as a private subscription school by residents of Guyandotte and the surrounding area. The landmark Old Main, which now serves as the primary administrative building for the uni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lindy’s Sports
''Lindy's Sports'', also known as ''Lindy's'', is a sports magazine. It was established in 1982, and is located in Birmingham, Alabama. Lindy Davis is its publisher and founder, having started the magazine when he was a 26-year-old student at Samford University's Cumberland School of Law. In 2003, Lyn Scarbrough was its marketing director. It covers the National Football League, Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association, college football, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) sports, hockey, and fantasy sports A fantasy sport (also known less commonly as rotisserie or roto) is a game, often played using the Internet, where participants assemble imaginary or virtual teams composed of proxies of real players of a professional sport. These teams compete bas .... References External linkslindyssports.com {{DEFAULTSORT:Lindy's Sports 1982 establishments in Alabama Sports magazines published in the United States Magazines established in 1982 Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quinton Andrews
Quinton Andrews (born June 23, 1987) is a former American football Safety (American football position), safety. He played college football at North Alabama Lions football, North Alabama. Andrews played the prior three years of his career at West Virginia Mountaineers football, West Virginia. Early life Andrews is one of the four children of Laurena Andrews and Kelvin Daye. He was part of the state championship basketball team his Tenth grade, sophomore year and Varsity letter, lettered in track also. The Monsignor Edward Pace High School Spartans won the state title his Eleventh grade, junior year and he was named to the Miami-Dade County, Florida, Dade-Broward County, Broward All-Star game. During his Twelfth grade, senior year, he recorded 85 Tackle (football move), tackles, three interceptions, two forced fumbles, and also recorded 26 receptions for 637 yards and eight touchdowns. He was named to the First-team All-State and All-Dade teams as a senior. College career Recruitm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007 NCAA Division I-A Football Season
The 2007 NCAA Division I FBS football season was the highest level of college football competition in the United States organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The regular season began on August 30, 2007 and ended on December 1, 2007. The postseason concluded on January 7, 2008 with the BCS National Championship Game in New Orleans, where the No. 2-ranked Louisiana State Tigers defeated the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes to win their 4th BCS and 5th overall national title. For just the second time in the Bowl Championship Series era, no FBS team finished the season undefeated. Kansas was the only team from a BCS automatic-qualifying conference to finish the entire season with just one loss. Rules changes After coaches expressed their disapproval of the timing changes made in the 2006 season, the following changes were made: * On kickoffs, the clock will not start until the ball is touched in the field of play. * On change of possession, the clock will ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eric Wicks
Eric Wicks (born on March 19, 1985) is a former American football safety. He was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at West Virginia. Early years Wicks played high school football at Perry Academy. Wicks earned player of the year honors as a senior and earned first-team and all-state honors as well as totaling 643 yards on 22 receptions for 16 touchdowns. In his career, Wicks totaled four punt returns for scores and 22 interceptions. College career Wicks enrolled at West Virginia University in 2003. Wicks played backup spur safety in 2004 as a redshirt freshman. Wicks recorded 14 tackles for the season and a 34-yard interception returned for a touchdown against Virginia Tech. Wicks also earned three tackles in the win against Temple University. As a redshirt sophomore in 2005, Wicks played backup to all-conference safeties Mike Lorello and Jahmile Addae. Even though playing backup, Wicks earned second-team all- Big East ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boo McLee
Cleo Kevin "Boo" McLee Jr. (November 24, 1983 – April 12, 2020) was an American football linebacker. He played collegiately at West Virginia University. McLee played for the St. Louis Rams of the NFL and the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL. College career During high school in Uniontown, Pennsylvania (suburban Pittsburgh), McLee rushed for 1,637 yards and led the team in tackles. McLee also lettered in basketball and track. Following his uncle Billy and cousin Reggie McLee's footsteps, McLee attended West Virginia University. He was interested in Michigan State and Pittsburgh, but neither one gave him offers. McLee redshirted his 2002 freshman year, learning the complex 3-3-5 defensive scheme, but was rookie of the week in practice during the game week against the Miami Hurricanes. Freshman (2002) In 2002, McLee red-shirted his true freshman season. Freshman (2003) In 2003, McLee got more playing time with the graduation of Grant Wiley, 2002's starting linebacker. Behind line ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2006 NCAA Division I-A Football Season
The 2006 NCAA Division I FBS football season was the highest level of college football competition in the United States organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The regular season began on August 31, 2006 and ended on December 2, 2006. The postseason concluded on January 8, 2007 with the BCS National Championship Game in Glendale, Arizona, where the No. 2 Florida Gators defeated the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes by a score of 41–14 to win the national title. The Boise State Broncos were the year's only undefeated team in both levels of Division I football after defeating Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl. Rules changes The NCAA instituted the following rule changes for the 2006 season. *The NCAA ruled that teams could schedule twelve regular-season games (up from eleven) beginning in the 2006 season. (NCAA teams in Alaska and Hawaii, and their home opponents, are allowed to schedule an extra game over and above this limit.) *Instant replay is now officially s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Florida Bulls Football
The South Florida Bulls football team represents the University of South Florida. The Bulls began playing in 1997 and compete in the American Athletic Conference (The American) of the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The team plays its home games at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. History Jim Leavitt era (1997–2010) In 1997, Jim Leavitt, previously the co-defensive coordinator at Kansas State, was hired as the team's first head coach. Their first team meeting was held under a shade tree, as the school had no proper football facilities on campus. The team started as a Division I-AA (now Division I FCS) independent for their first four seasons, finishing with a winning record three times and ranked in the AP Poll twice. During the 2000 season, their final year in Division I-AA, the Bulls beat three teams ranked in the top 15: No. 13 James Madison, No. 6 Western Kentucky, and No. 1 Troy State; as well as Divisio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
.jpg "Click for more on -> Defensive End")
