David Klingler could have been the Cincinnati Bengals' franchise quarterback in the early 1990s. Klingler, the highly-touted successor of Pro Bowl quarterback Boomer Esiason, either broke or tied an astonishing 33 NCAA records after his junior season with the Houston Cougars in 1990. Klingler's dynamite arm was the major reason behind Houston's explosive offense … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of David Klingler (Story)
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The Life And Career Of Neil O’Donnell (Story)
Long before Ben Roethlisberger excelled at quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Neil O'Donnell shone brightly for the black and gold in the early-to-mid 1990s. O'Donnell took over starting quarterback duties from Bubby Brister at the end of the memorable Chuck Noll era in 1991. O'Donnell became new Steelers head coach Bill Cowher's starter for the next four … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Neil O’Donnell (Story)
The Life And Career Of Forrest Gregg (Story)
Truly, Forrest Gregg was the ultimate benchmark for the offensive tackle position. When Gregg joined forces with legendary Green Bay Packers head coach Vince Lombardi in 1959, they became one of the most dominant teams of the 1960s. Gregg, a nine-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman, was one of the reasons the Packers won a combined three NFL Championships and two … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Forrest Gregg (Story)
What Happened To Rudi Johnson? (Story)
Rudi Johnson could have been one of the best running backs in Cincinnati Bengals franchise history. Johnson, who gashed defenses during his college days with the Butler Grizzlies and Auburn Tigers, racked up three consecutive seasons of at least 1,309 rushing yards from 2004 to 2006. A 2004 Pro Bowler, Johnson was part of a fearsome Bengals offense that also … [Read more...] about What Happened To Rudi Johnson? (Story)
The Life And Career Of Sam Wyche (Story)
Sam Wyche's tenure as the Cincinnati Bengals' head coach from 1984 to 1991 was certainly memorable. Wyche, a Bill Walsh disciple, led the Bengals to two division titles and an appearance in Super Bowl XXIII during that eight-season stretch. Behind their famous no-huddle offense, the Bengals threw defenses off and witnessed Boomer Esiason develop into a four-time … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Sam Wyche (Story)