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Mike Renfro
Michael Ray Renfro (born June 19, 1955) is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for the Houston Oilers and Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at Texas Christian University. Early years Renfro attended Arlington Heights High School, where he was a multi-sport athlete. He was a wide receiver in football. He accepted a football scholarship from Texas Christian University. He was named a starter as a freshman and was second on the team with 21 receptions for 362 yards (17.2-yard avg.) and 2 touchdowns. As a sophomore, his production jumped to 49 receptions for 810 yards (16.5-yard avg.) and 2 touchdowns. As a junior, he led the team with 42 receptions for 773 yards (18.4-yard avg.) and 3 touchdowns. His best season came as a senior, posting 50 receptions for 794 yards, including a school and a Southwest Conference single-season record with 10 receiving touchdowns. Renfro graduated from college as the all-time leading pass receiv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1979 Houston Oilers Season
The 1979 Houston Oilers season was the franchise's 20th overall and the tenth in the National Football League. The franchise scored 362 points while the defense gave up 331 points. Their record of 11 wins and 5 losses resulted in a second-place finish in the AFC Central Division. The Oilers appeared once on Monday Night Football on December 10, 1979 where the sports promotion Luv ya Blue was launched and returned to the AFC Championship Game for the second consecutive year. Earl Campbell would lead the NFL in rushing for the second consecutive year and set a franchise record for most touchdowns in a season with 19. The Oilers would make the playoffs again as a wild card. In the wild card game, they beat the Denver Broncos 13-7, and then defeated the San Diego Chargers 17-14 in San Diego to reach their second straight AFC Championship game. They played the Pittsburgh Steelers, who a year earlier had eliminated them 34-5 in the previous AFC Championship game. The Oilers lost the g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1983 Houston Oilers Season
The 1983 Houston Oilers season was the 24th season overall and 14th with the National Football League (NFL). The team improved upon their previous season's output of 1–8, winning two games, but failed to qualify for the playoffs for the third consecutive season. The 460 points allowed by the team are the most given up by the team in franchise history. The week 13 game against Tampa Bay, in which both teams had 1–11 records, was nicknamed the "Repus Bowl". Steve Wulf wrote of the game, "Yes, this was the Small One, the battle of the beatens, the movable object meeting the resistible force. There were only tomorrows. When these two teams get together, nothing can happen. This game was for a marble." Tampa Bay won the game 33-24. The last remaining active member of the 1983 Houston Oilers was offensive lineman Bruce Matthews, who retired after the 2001 season. Offseason NFL draft Personnel Staff Roster Schedule Season summary Week 1 vs Packer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
