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The year after he graduated, his college's name was changed to University of Nebraska at Omaha. [6] Playing at quarterback, Briscoe led his team to a 27–11 record and three conference titles. He left with 22 school records, including completion percentage (55%), passing yards (4,935), touchdown passes (52), and total offensive yards (6,253).
He was the fifth quarterback taken, after Greg Landry, Eldridge Dickey, Heisman Trophy winner Gary Beban, and Mike Livingston. [6] He was also drafted to play baseball by the New York Yankees in 1966, the New York Mets in 1967, and the Houston Astros in 1968. [7] Stabler signed a two-year contract with the Raiders in March 1968. [8]
Died: September 27, 2010 (aged 83) Alameda, California, U.S. Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) ... Blanda was the starting quarterback his last two seasons at Kentucky (1947 ...
Former Florida State quarterback Marcus Outzen, nicknamed "The Rooster" for his red hair and fiery demeanor, died Tuesday evening in Tampa from complications associated with a rare immune ...
A nickname that carried on from high school to the pros due to his quickness while running the ball. Sweetness [288] Walter Payton: Earned in college at Jackson State University for his slick moves on the field, his amazing dancing skills, and his friendly personality. The GOAT: Tom Brady: A name given by fans for being the best QB in NFL history.
The nickname's origin is ambiguous: it is variously said to have stemmed from his personality, from his athletic grace, or as an ironic description of his aggressive playing style. [21] Payton was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1996, [ 15 ] and he was posthumously inducted into the inaugural class of the Black College ...
McNair and Colts quarterback Peyton Manning were named co-NFL MVPs following the 2003 season, which ended for the Titans in a playoff loss to the eventual Super Bowl champion New England Patriots. McNair finished the 2003 season as the league leader in passer rating and became the youngest player in NFL history to pass for 20,000 yards and run ...
By nickname "Ain'ts*" – New Orleans Saints, NFL; rhyming play on the non-standard English negative ain't [30] "America's Team" – Dallas Cowboys, by sports media [31] "B.I.L.L.S.*" – Buffalo Bills, by detractors, acronyms for "Boy I Love Losing Super Bowls", in reference to the team's failure to win the Super Bowl in four straight tries during the early 1990s [32]