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)
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The Life And Career Of Pepper Johnson (Story)
Pepper Johnson didn't just have a catchy nickname. He was also one of Bill Parcells' defensive stalwarts during the New York Giants' Super Bowl years in the mid-to-late 1980s. Johnson fortified a Giants defense that also featured Carl Banks, Gary Reasons, Harry Carson, and Lawrence Taylor. With Bill Parcells and Bill Belichick patrolling the sidelines, New York won … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Pepper Johnson (Story)
The Life And Career Of Pat Summerall? (Story)
When one mentions the name "Pat Summerall," chances are the first thing that comes to mind is an excellent broadcaster. Summerall wasn't just a jack of all trades in sports during his younger days—he also covered major sporting events like nobody else could from 1962 to 2002. Summerall worked 16 Super Bowls, 26 Masters Tournaments, and 21 US Open tournaments … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Pat Summerall? (Story)
What Happened To Garo Yepremian? (Story)
Behind Garo Yepremian's exploits on special teams, the Miami Dolphins became a juggernaut when they broke into the National Football League at the turn of the 1970s decade. Yepremian's game-winning, 37-yard field goal against Jan Stenerud's Kansas City Chiefs in the 1971 AFC Divisional Round capped off the longest game in league history at the time. It was a … [Read more...] about What Happened To Garo Yepremian? (Story)
What Happened To Eric Andolsek? (Story)
Eric Andolsek could have been one of the best offensive linemen in Detroit Lions franchise history. Andolsek, a fifth-round draft selection in 1988, rose from relative obscurity, became a starting offensive guard, and helped the Lions turn their fortunes around in the early 1990s. With sensational running back Barry Sanders, head coach Wayne Fontes, and Andolsek … [Read more...] about What Happened To Eric Andolsek? (Story)