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2013 Mid-American Conference Football Season
The 2013 Mid-American Conference football season was the 68th season for the Mid-American Conference (MAC). The University of Massachusetts who joined the conference the previous season would now be eligible for the conference championship as well as bowl games. Last season at the MAC Football Championship Game, Marathon MAC Championship game, 2012 Northern Illinois Huskies football team, Northern Illinois defeated 2012 Kent State Golden Flashes football team, Kent State 44–37 for the championship. Previous season 2013 MAC Specialty Award Winners Vern Smith Leadership Award Winner: QB Jordan Lynch, Northern Illinois Coach of the Year: Rod Carey, Northern Illinois Offensive Player of the Year: QB Jordan Lynch, Northern Illinois Defensive Player of the Year: LB Khalil Mack, Buffalo Special Teams Player of the Year: K Jeremiah Detmer, Toledo Freshman of the Year: WR Corey Davis (wide receiver), Corey Davis, Western Michigan All Conference Teams 2013 All-MAC First Team Off ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NCAA
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is a nonprofit organization that regulates College athletics in the United States, student athletics among about 1,100 schools in the United States, and Simon Fraser University, 1 in Canada. It also organizes the Athletics (physical culture), athletic programs of colleges and helps over 500,000 college student athletes who compete annually in college sports. The headquarters is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Until the 1956–57 academic year, the NCAA was a single division for all schools. That year, the NCAA split into the NCAA University Division, University Division and the NCAA College Division, College Division. In August 1973, the current three-division system of NCAA Division I, Division I, NCAA Division II, Division II, and NCAA Division III, Division III was adopted by the NCAA membership in a special convention. Under NCAA rules, Division I and Division II schools can offer athletic scholarships to students. Divi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Branden Oliver
Branden Oliver (born May 7, 1991) is an American former professional football running back. He played college football at Buffalo and signed with the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League (NFL) as an undrafted free agent in 2014. He played in the NFL for the Chargers and in the Alliance of American Football (AAF) for the Salt Lake Stallions. Early life Oliver was born in Miami, Florida, and attended Miami Southridge High School, where he played football and ran track. At Southridge, Oliver was a two-time captain and two time letter winner for head coach Rodney Hunter. As a senior, he rushed for 1,159 yards on 194 carries (6.0 ypc) and scored 15 touchdowns, and also had three catches for 61 yards and a score. He was selected to play in the North Florida vs. South Florida All-Star Classic and the Dade vs. Broward All-Star Game. Oliver has said that growing up in the competitive football environment of South Florida motivated him to perform to his full potential for f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Da'Ron Brown
Da'Ron Brown (born September 21, 1991) is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at Northern Illinois. Professional career Kansas City Chiefs He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the seventh round of the 2015 NFL draft. He spent the entire 2015 season on the practice squad and was signed to a reserve/futures contract at the end of the season. On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Chiefs. New England Patriots On September 27, 2016, Brown was signed to the New England Patriots' practice squad. He was released by the Patriots on October 1, 2016. New York Giants On November 9, 2016, Brown was signed to the New York Giants practice squad. He was released by the Giants on November 17, 2016. Miami Dolphins On December 1, 2016, Brown was signed to the Miami Dolphins practice squad. Los Angeles Chargers On January 19, 2017, Brown signed a futures contract with the Los Angeles Chargers The Los Angeles Chargers are a professional America ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bernard Reedy
Bernard Reedy Jr. (born December 31, 1991) is a former American football wide receiver. He was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2014. He played college football at Toledo. College career Reedy played college football at the University of Toledo. He finished his career with 195 receptions for 2,743 yards and 23 touchdowns. He was a major contributor in his team's success. Professional career Atlanta Falcons Reedy was signed to the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent. On September 2, 2015, he was released by the Falcons. Tampa Bay Buccaneers On February 5, 2016, he was signed to a futures contract by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Buccaneers as part of final roster cuts. He was signed to the practice squad on December 6, 2016. On December 21, 2016, he was promoted to the active roster. In Week 3, against the Minnesota Vikings, Reedy recorded his first career NFL carry, a three-yard rush. On November 17, 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andy Phillips (center)
Andy Phillips (born July 31, 1991) is a former American football center. He played college football at Central Michigan. Early life Phillips attended Waverly Senior High School in his hometown Lansing, Michigan. He was a four-year starter and finished his career with 510 tackles, and was a four-time all-conference selection. College career Phillips redshirted his first year (2010) at Central Michigan University. In 2011, he started the final five games of the season at center. For the three subsequent years, he started every game at left guard, racking up a team-high 43 consecutive starts. Professional career On May 11, 2015, Phillips was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Green Bay Packers The Green Bay Packers are a professional American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Conference (NFC) NFC North, North division. They ar ..., after participating in their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greg Mancz
Gregory Brian Mancz (born April 23, 1992) is an American professional football offensive lineman who played in the National Football League (NFL) from 2015 to 2022, primarily with the Houston Texans. He was lightly recruited out of high school in 2010 and ended up playing college football for the Toledo Rockets of the University of Toledo, where he was a four-year starter at several positions along the offensive line. He earned various All-American and All-Mid-American Conference (MAC) honors during his college career. His senior season in 2014, he won the Vern Smith Leadership Award, which is given to the best player in the MAC. Mancz went undrafted in the 2015 NFL draft and signed with the Texans shortly thereafter. Due to a season-ending injury to Nick Martin, Mancz was the Texans' starting center for the entire 2016 season, becoming the first lineman in team history to start every game in a season. However, he mainly served in a backup role throughout the rest of his NFL c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zac Kerin
Zachary Todd Kerin (born August 13, 1991) is a former American football guard. He played college football at Toledo. He was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2014. Early life Kerin attended Olentangy High School in Lewis Center, Ohio, where he was a first-team All-district and special mention All-state offensive lineman as a senior. On defense, he collected 55 tackles, five sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. He was selected to play in the North-South All-Star Game. He committed to play college football at Toledo on February 4, 2009. College career Kerin played college football at Toledo from 2009 to 2013, where he was selected to the All-MAC team three consecutive seasons in 2011 (1st team), 2012 (1st team) and 2013 (2nd team). He appeared in 50 career games, earning 38 career starts while not missing a single game over the final three years of his collegiate career. In 2013, he was a key part of the offense that ranked third i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keith Wenning
Keith Wenning (born February 14, 1991) is an American former professional football quarterback. He was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL draft. He played college football at Ball State. Early life Wenning lettered in baseball, basketball and football at Coldwater High School. His senior year, he set the Coldwater High School single-season records for most passing yards in a season (3,699) and most touchdown passes in a season (40). Wenning was named Ohio Division V Offensive Player of the Year as a senior. The Coldwater Cavaliers finished as runners-up in the Ohio state championship in Wenning's senior year. In that game, Wenning set the Ohio state championship game records for completed passes (40) and passing yards (414). College career 2010 season Wenning played in all 12 games and started in the final 10 games of his freshman year under then head coach Stan Parrish. His first collegiate start came on September 18 against Purdue; the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jimmie Ward
James Ward (born July 18, 1991) is an American professional football safety for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Northern Illinois Huskies, and was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the first round of the 2014 NFL draft. Early life Born in Racine, Wisconsin, Ward attended Davidson High School in Mobile, Alabama. He led the Warriors in tackles as a senior with 101 tackles, 73 solo, as Davidson went 10–3 and advanced to the state quarterfinals, while earning team Defensive MVP honors. Ward also recorded eight pass break-ups, an interception, forced two fumbles and recovered three. He added three blocked kicks and three quarterback sacks. As a junior, Ward made 93 tackles, broke up seven passes and intercepted five. He also caused a pair of fumbles and blocked two kicks. He is the cousin of former NBA player Caron Butler. Ward was considered a two-star recruit by '' Rivals.com''. College career Ward attended Nor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jayrone Elliott
Jayrone Carez Elliott (born November 11, 1991) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Toledo, and was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2014. College career Elliott attended Glenville High School. He accepted a football scholarship from the University of Toledo. He became a starter at defensive end as a senior, registering 70 tackles (third on the team), 9 sacks (led the team), 14 tackles for loss (led the team) and 5 forced fumbles (led the team). He finished his career with 47 games (12 starts), 124 tackles (22½ for loss), 16 sacks, 6 forced fumbles and 4 passes defensed. Professional career Green Bay Packers After going undrafted in the 2014 NFL draft, Elliott signed with the Green Bay Packers on May 12, 2014. He was one of two undrafted players to make the Packers' opening day roster after posting 5 sacks in the preseason. Also had 1 sack his 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ken Bishop
Ken Bishop (born September 8, 1990) is an American former professional football defensive tackle who played for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL) and the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was selected by the Cowboys in the seventh round of the 2014 NFL draft. He played college football at Northern Illinois. Early life Bishop attended Piper High School. As a senior, he earned second-team All-state honors. He received invitations to the North-South All-Star Game and the Dade-Broward All-Star Game in 2009. He enrolled at Ellsworth Community College, where as a freshman he tallied 64 tackles (third on the team), 2 sacks and a fumble recovery. The next year, he registered 67 tackles (second on the team), 2 sacks and a pass defensed in 9 games played. In 2012, he transferred to Northern Illinois University. As a junior, he posted 55 tackles (eighth on the team) and 2 sacks (sixth on the team), while starting 9 out of 14 games, inclu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonathan Newsome
Jonathan Newsome (born January 22, 1991) is an American professional football defensive end. He played college football at Ohio State and Ball State, and was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the fifth round of the 2014 NFL draft. He has also been a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Ottawa Redblacks and BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL), and the Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League (USFL). Early life As a senior, Newsome was named All-Ohio second-team while playing for coach Ted Ginn Sr. at Glenville High School in Cleveland. He totaled 101 tackles and 17 sacks as a senior. College career Newsome started his college career at Ohio State. In 2009, he played in five games for the Buckeyes. In 2010, he earned his first collegiate start vs. Minnesota and played in all 13 of the Buckeyes games. After his transfer to Ball State Newsome redshirted the 2011 season. He started 22 games in 2 seasons for the Cardinals, racking up 116 tackles (24 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
