Reggie White earned the nickname "The Minister of Defense" as a senior at Tennessee. The moniker surely had to do with something more than the fact that he became an ordained minister at the age of 17. That became instantly apparent when he began his pro football career. White, who spent two seasons in the ill-fated United States Football League, made a memorable debut in the … [Read more...] about NFL Open Thread: The Minister Of Defense
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When Joe Greene reveres you as an opposing running back....you are a bad shut-yo-mouth! Earl Campbell is widely acknowledged as one of the best power backs in NFL history. Described as a "one-man demolition team", Campbell was a punishing runner. His 34-inch (860 mm) thighs, 5-11, 244-pound frame, coupled with 10.5 seconds in the 100 meters and 4.5 seconds in the 40-yard … [Read more...] about NFL Open Thread: BeastMode – Earl Campbell
NFL Open Thread: Ozzie Newsome
Newsome played for the University of Alabama, where he started for all 4 years of his college career. Nicknamed "The Wizard of Oz," Newsome made the College Football All-America Team in 1977 and assisted the Crimson Tide to a 42 and 6 overall record during his four seasons. In total, Newsome amassed 102 receptions for 2,070 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns. His 20.3 average … [Read more...] about NFL Open Thread: Ozzie Newsome
NFL Open Thread: “The Kansas Comet” – Gale Sayers
Gale Eugene Sayers (born May 30, 1943), also known as "The Kansas Comet", is a former American college and professional football player who was a running back in the NFL for seven seasons during the 1960s and early 1970s. He played college football for the University of Kansas, and was twice recognized as an All-American. He was a first-round pick in the 1965 NFL Draft, and … [Read more...] about NFL Open Thread: “The Kansas Comet” – Gale Sayers