The NFL has seen its share of small college players find success in the pros. These rather obscure athletes from destinations mostly unknown made a name for themselves on the sport’s biggest stage. Names such as Andre Reed (Kutztown University), Larry Little (Bethune-Cookman), Wayne Chrebet (Hofstra), and Shannon Sharpe (Savannah State) come to mind. Another … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of QB Steve McNair (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of Mark Gastineau (Complete Story)
For the past decade, fans of the New York Jets and Giants have not had much to cheer about. Since the Giants won the Super Bowl in 2011, they have only made the playoffs one time, in 2016. In the past ten years, the Jets have barely sniffed the postseason (their last appearance was 2010). It hasn’t always been this way of course. Back in the 1980s, both … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Mark Gastineau (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of NFL Pioneer Fritz Pollard (Complete Story)
Although it seems unfathomable now, a century ago the very idea of professional football was laughable. In the early 1900s, college football was king. When a player graduated from college he had no more football to look forward to. At best, the “pro” game was a hodgepodge of random teams scattered throughout the country, primarily in the midwest. Even the … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of NFL Pioneer Fritz Pollard (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of QB Jim Plunkett (Complete Story)
The history of the NFL is littered with “can’t miss” prospects who ended up being busts. Then, there are the can’t miss prospects who look like busts then inexplicably salvage their careers. Arguably, the best redemption stories can be found with the quarterback position. The de facto leader of a team who was drafted to be the savior can set a team back years if they … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of QB Jim Plunkett (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of Vikings WR Cris Carter (Complete Story)
The act of catching a football in an NFL game faces many challenges. Imperfectly thrown footballs, aggressive defensive backs, adverse weather conditions, and sideline and end line restrictions, all are obstacles that can prevent a pass reception. Cris Carter was an elite NFL receiver who consistently overcame these obstacles to catch over 1100 passes during his … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Vikings WR Cris Carter (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of Raiders RB Marcus Allen (Complete Story)
If you were to imagine the perfect course of an NFL career, it would be somewhat similar to the NFL career of Marcus Allen. You would start by being named Rookie of the Year and then continue by winning a Super Bowl, being voted Most Valuable Player in the Super Bowl, and being awarded Most Valuable Player for an entire NFL season. If you would face adversity on a team, … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Raiders RB Marcus Allen (Complete Story)