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Tim Tebow Traded

Sportshistory — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:13:36 +0000

Tebow Is Traded to the New York Jets

Tim Tebow Traded

In March, 2012, quite a bit of drama swirled around the quarterback position throughout the NFL, with free-agent signings, ourtight releases, trades, and rumors of trades. The biggest quarterback story of of the 2012 NFL off-season revolved around the fate of future Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning, who missed the 2011 season with a neck injury. After Manning’s release by the Indianapolis Colts, many teams openly coveted Manning’s talents, and he interviewed with several teams. On March 20, 2012, Peyton Manning signed a five-year deal to quarterback the Denver Broncos. Upon Manning’s signing, and the announcement that he would (obviously), be the starting quarterback, Tim Tebow suddenly became expendable and marketable in the trading circles of the NFL. On March 21, 2012, the Broncos and Jets announced the completion of a trade that sent Tebow to New York. Denver gained the Jets’ 4th and 6th round draft picks for 2012, while Denver also got the Jets’s 7th round draft pick for 2012. New York announced that Tebow would once again be a backup quarterback, with incumbent quarterback Mark Sanchez retaining (for now), his starting job.

What Time Does the Superbowl Start?

Sportshistory — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:36:01 +0000

Tom Brady and Eli Manning Meet in Super Bowl 46

The 2012 Super Bowl on February 5, 2012, begins at 6:30 PM EST/5:30 CST. On the West Coast, the Super Bowl begins at 3:30 PM. Super Bowl XLVI (also known as Superbowl 46), features a repeat of the 2008 Super Bowl between Tom Brady and his New England Patriots, and Eli Manning and his New York Giants. The Super Bowl is hosted by Indianapolis in Lucas Oil Stadium, which is the home field for the Indianapolis Colts, and Eli Manning’s brother, Peyton Manning.

Tim Tebow Defeats Steelers with 316 (Yards, That Is..)

Sportshistory — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:09:27 +0000

From World Biography.net:

Tim Tebow finished the 2011 regular season with a career quarterback rating of 75.1, a rather low number. However, Tebow’s leadership of the Denver Broncos, along with the confusion that the option offense creates for opposing defenses, propelled the Broncos to an AFC West Division Championship and a playoff appearance at home against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Broncos won the NFL’s first ever non-sudden death overtime playoff game on January 8, 2012. Ironically, the Broncos actually won the game in sudden death mode by scoring on their first possession with an 80-yard Tim Tebow pass to Demaryius Thomas to score the game-winning touchdown. Interestingly, some analysts noted the significance of the number of yards Tim Tebow passed for in this game (316), is the same as his favorite Bible verse (John 3:16).

Tim Tebow Praying after defeating the Steelers in a playoff game, January, 8, 2012

WSU Cougar Pirate Flag on ESPN Shows Excitement of WSU Fans

Sportshistory — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 04:17:21 +0000

View the video of the Mike Leach-inspired WSU Cougar Pirate Flag on ESPN Gameday

See also: http://www.historyguy.com/sportshistory/leach_mike_coach.htm

The response of among WSU Cougar football fans regarding Mike Leach’s hiring by Washington State University was
immediate. Within days of Mike Leach’s hiring by Washington State, the now-famous tradition of flying the Cougar flag on ESPN Gameday took place with an added dimension: A pirate emblem (in homage to pirate-loving Mike Leach), was seen flying in the background of an ESPN Gameday broadcast.

Washington State Cougs Hire Mike Leach to Lead Football Back to Glory Days

Sportshistory — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 02:46:35 +0000

Mike Leach has been hired to coach the football team at Washington State University. Leach replaces the recently fired Paul Wulff, who was ousted after four dismal years of failure. Mike Leach, the former Texas Tech coach with a fondness for pirate lore and legend, led the Raiders to 10 bowl games in 10 seasons, and favors a passing attack. WSU, known in some quarters as Quarterback U., is desparately in need of success. With a new fund-raising campaign coming up to refurbish the aging Martin Stadium, and with declining attenandance and interest in a failing football program, WSU Athletic Director Bill Moos had to show fans and alumni that he was serious about changing WSU’s seeming culture of accepting mediocrity in the football program.

In hiring Mike Leach, a somewhat controversial, but successful coach, WSU gains instant credibility, and perhaps a new marketing bonanza of selling stuffed cougars wearing pirate eye-patches.

Jack Thompson and Mike Leach Both Rumored to Replace Paul Wulff as WSU Coach

Sportshistory — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 20:03:25 +0000

Jack Thompson

Rumors swirling about Cougar Nation place the names of both WSU Quarterback legend Jack Thompson, and fired former Texas Tech coach Mike Leach as possible replacements should Washington State University coach Paul Wulff be fired. After a dismal tenure as the Cougar’s coach, and especially with his failure to get the Cougs into a bowl and yesterday’s Apple Cup loss to a less-than-sparkling UW Husky team, Wulff’s firing is all but assured.

Jack Thompson as a potential replacement is interesting in that he would definetely spark interest in WSU Alumni, especially given the campaign to raise funds for the Martin Stadium renovation. The WSU AD, Bill Moos, who is believed to have a penchant for hiring alums. The negatives include Thompson’s lack of college coaching experience.

Mike Leach, whose name came up in a news report out of Spokane, is interesting because he does have a history of winning in NCAA football. Among his negatives are his fiery personality (which, with WSU, may be a positive), and, of course his controversial firing at Texas Tech.

Mike Leach

Most likely, we will hear of Wulff’s fate in the next day or two, and we will see who Bill Moos, WSU’s AD, chooses as a replacement.

Bubba Smith Died of Medication Overdose

Sportshistory — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 23:50:51 +0000

Bubba Smith

Los Angeles County Coroner’s office revealed that former all-pro football player turned actor and commercial pitchman Bubba Smith died of acute drug intoxication, along with a heart condition.The autopsy found that Smith, who died at the age of 66, on Aug. 3at his Baldwin Hills home, had phentermine,which is a weight-loss drug, in his system. Coroner’s officials said he also had heart disease and high-blood pressure.

The 66-year-old actor’s heart was abnormally large — nearly twice the weight of a normal heart — and some vessels were blocked as much as 75%, according to the report.

Charles Aaron Smith was born Feb. 28, 1945, in Orange, Texas, and grew up in Beaumont, where his mother was a teacher and his father his high school football coach.

At Michigan State, Smith became an All-American defensive end for the Spartans, who went 19-1-1 his last two seasons. He also earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology.

The 6-foot-7, 280-pound defensive end was the No. 1 NFL draft pick from Michigan State University when he joined the Baltimore Colts in 1967.He played five seasons for the Colts, which included their upset loss to the New York Jets in Super Bowl III and a victory over the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl V.

He spent two seasons with the Oakland Raiders and two more with the Houston Oilers before a knee injury ended his career in 1976.

After football, Smith was recruited to appear in commercials for Miller Lite beer. He and fellow NFL veteran Dick Butkus were cast as inept golfers and polo players in the TV spots.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2011/11/bubba-smith-died-of-drug-intoxication-other-factors-coroner-says.html

WSU Cougars Win 64-21, Lose Quarterback Tuel

Sportshistory — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 16:07:46 +0000

Washington State University Cougars trounced the Idaho State Bengals in front of a nice home crowd of over 22,000. While the score of 64 to 21 is a good way for the Cougars and their embattled coach, Paul Wulff to start with, the victory came with a high price. Starting Quarterback Jeff Tuel suffered a broken clavicle, and is out at least six to eight weeks. Marshall Lobbestael stepped in at quarterback and led the Cougars to victory.

See below for interviews with the Cougar players and Coach Wulff.

Tim Lincecum’s Season of Despair

Sportshistory — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 15:53:29 +0000

Original Source: San Francisco Chronicle

Tim Lincecum didn’t wait for Bruce Bochy to take the ball from him. The Giants‘ ace reached out to the manager before he had finished his last stride onto the mound and made a very conspicuous handoff. Then Lincecum, a native of Washington State, walked to the dugout with his chin drooping toward his chest, while the bulk of the Giants’ sellout crowd rose to offer a polite, almost parental, ovation.

Lincecum, who played college-level baseball at the University of Washington, knew he had failed his team..Continue Reading

Tim Lincecum

Hasselbeck to Titans, Tavaris Jackson to Seahawks

Sportshistory — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:10:38 +0000

Matt Hasselbeck, the only man to quarerback the Seattle Seahawks to a Superbowl, was told by the team his services were no longer needed. Hasselbeck then signed with the Tennessee Titans to serve as a mentor for another Northwest icon, rookie Jake Locker, late of the University of Washington.

To replace Hasselbeck, the Seahawks are bringing in Tavaris Jackson and, reportedly, Matt Leinart to compete with Charlie Whitehurst for the starting QB spot.

http://communities.canada.com/theprovince/blogs/deepend/archive/2011/07/27/matt-hasselbeck-done-in-seattle.aspx