Those who believe that nice guys finish last never met Danny Wuerffel. Wuerffel was a talented prep star who also set records at the University of Florida. He then won the Heisman Trophy in 1996 along with a national championship. Along the way, Wuerffel’s faith kept him on the straight and narrow. Even his opponents respected … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Danny Wuerffel (Story)
The Life And Career Of Ray Berry (Story)
There’s little doubt that the NFL receiver position has evolved significantly over the past several decades. Today’s game requires a pass catcher to be fast, elusive, have great hands, be able to separate from defenders, and jump out of the stadium. With some exceptions, most receivers who played the sport in the 1950s, 60s, and 70s likely wouldn’t make a … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Ray Berry (Story)
The Life And Career Of Leslie O’Neal (Story)
In the 1986 NFL Draft, the San Diego Chargers selected Oklahoma State defensive end Leslie O’Neal as the eighth overall pick. Despite playing on a Chargers team that won only four games that year, O’Neal introduced himself to the NFL by netting 12.5 sacks. https://twitter.com/Chargerswin2023/status/1592561866328649728 For the next several years, he continued … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Leslie O’Neal (Story)
The Life Of William “The Refrigerator” Perry (Story)
In 1984, the Chicago Bears had the NFL’s third-ranked defense and held opponents to just over 15 points per game. That talented defense helped Chicago to a 10-6 record and an appearance in the NFC Championship Game. The following spring, the Bears added even more firepower to the unit by selecting Clemson defensive tackle William Perry with the 22nd overall … [Read more...] about The Life Of William “The Refrigerator” Perry (Story)
The Life And Career Of Irving Fryar (Story)
Irving Fryar was a receiver who played a remarkable 17 years for four teams in the NFL. An All-American from the University of Nebraska, Fryar was the first overall selection in the 1984 NFL Draft. A year later, he was playing in Super Bowl XX for the New England Patriots. https://twitter.com/NEPAC/status/1045659502761193474 Fryar had a talent for making … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Irving Fryar (Story)