The New Orleans Saints drafted tackle Willie Roaf out of Louisiana Tech in the first round eighth player overall, in the 1993 NFL Draft. He was the first offensive lineman selected in that year’s draft. Roaf started all 16 games at right tackle and did not miss an offensive snap during his first season and [...]
READ MORE »Pro Football Hall of Fame – Class of 2012: Curtis Martin
Running back Curtis Martin, who missed most of his final college season at the University of Pittsburgh with an ankle injury, was drafted in the third round by the New England Patriots in 1995. He showed no effects of that injury during his rookie season. He ran 30 yards on his first NFL carry, scored the [...]
READ MORE »Pro Football Hall of Fame – Class of 2012: Cortez Kennedy
The Seattle Seahawks used the third overall selection of the 1990 NFL Draft on All-America defensive tackle Cortez Kennedy from the University of Miami (FL). The move proved to be wise as Kennedy became a fixture on the Seahawks defensive line for 11 seasons. Extremely durable, he did not miss a single game until his [...]
READ MORE »Pro Football Hall of Fame – Class of 2012: Chris Doleman
Chris Doleman was drafted as a linebacker out of the University of Pittsburgh by the Minnesota Vikings as the fourth player overall in the 1985 NFL Draft. He was moved to a starting defensive end position for the final three games of his second season before assuming the full-time role as starter at the spot [...]
READ MORE »Pro Football Hall of Fame – Class of 2012: Dermontti Dawson
Dermontti Dawson, a second round draft pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1988, had a knee injury interrupt his rookie season. Despite the injury, he managed to start five of eight games that year at guard. The following year he replaced future Hall of Famer Mike Webster as the Pittsburgh’s starting center. He remained an [...]
READ MORE »Pro Football Hall of Fame – Class of 2012: Jack Butler
Jack Butler joined the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1951 as a free agent out of St. Bonaventure. Over the next nine NFL seasons, he established himself as one of the game’s most effective cornerbacks. He ranked as the NFL’s second all-time leading interceptor when he retired following the 1959 season. Butler, also known as a great tackler, [...]
READ MORE »Hall of Fame Modern-Era Semifinalists Announced
via Pro Football Hall of Fame – profootballhof.com CANTON, OHIO – Two first-year eligible candidates, coach Bill Parcells and guard Will Shields, are among the 26 semifinalists being considered for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2012. Although technically a first-year eligible candidate, Parcells has been a finalist [...]
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Join Sports Travel and Tours for our first Twitter Chat! Here’s your chance to learn to market successfully to your sports fans and earn commission on FIT’s and groups. Sports Travel and Tours, is the industry leader in sports road trips and events! In this Twitter Chat you’ll have the exclusive chance to learn and ask [...]
READ MORE »The Denver Broncos new home: Sports Authority Field at Mile High
DENVER – The home of the Denver Broncos officially has a new name: Sports Authority Field at Mile High. “The parties are hopeful that the initial phases of the transition to Sports Authority Field at Mile High will be in place for the team’s home opener on Monday Night Football against the Oakland Raiders.” [ via [...]
READ MORE »2011 Induction Plus Baseball Road Trip: Day 4 and 5
BOSTON, MA Our fantastic baseball experience is complete. From 100 degrees in the Bronx to long sleeves in Boston. From a score-a-thon in the Bronx to a pitching duel in Boston. From Mickey Mantle’s Restaurant to Yankee Stadium, to Cooperstown, to Fenway Park. Another fantastic trip. And the Boston vs. Kansas City game went 14 [...]
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