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Jake Scott (other)
Jacob E. Scott III (July 20, 1945 – November 19, 2020) was an American professional football player who was a safety and punt returner from 1970 to 1978 for the Miami Dolphins and Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Georgia, and was selected by the Dolphins in the seventh round of the 1970 NFL draft. Scott went to the Pro Bowl five consecutive times between 1971 and 1975. He recorded 35 interceptions in his six seasons as a Dolphin, and another 14 in his three years with the Redskins. To this day, he remains the Miami Dolphins all-time leader in interceptions with 35. He was also a five-time first or second team All-Pro, and won back-to-back Super Bowl Championships in 1972 and 1973, including winning the MVP of Super Bowl VII. Scott wore number 13 throughout his career, which was later made famous in Miami by Dan Marino, and has since been retired in Marino's honor. College career After growing up in Athens, Georgia, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Safety (American Football Position)
Safety (S), historically known as a safetyman, is a position in gridiron football on the American football positions#Defense, defense. The safeties are defensive backs who line up ten to fifteen yards from the line of scrimmage. There are two variations of the position: the free safety (FS) and the strong safety (SS). Their duties depend on the defensive scheme. The defensive responsibilities of the safety and cornerback usually involve pass coverage towards the middle and sidelines of the field. While American (11-player) formations generally use two safeties, Canadian (12-player) formations generally have one safety and two Halfback (Canadian football), defensive halfbacks, a position not used in the American game. As professional and college football have become more focused on the passing game, safeties have become more involved in covering the Eligible receiver, eligible pass receivers.Safeties are the last line of defense; they are expected to be reliable tacklers, and many ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1974 All-Pro Team
The following is a list of players that were named to the Associated Press All-Pro Team, the Newspaper Enterprise Association All-Pro team and the Pro Football Writers Association, and Pro Football Weekly All-Pro teams in 1974 Major events in 1974 include the aftermath of the 1973 oil crisis and the resignation of United States President Richard Nixon following the Watergate scandal. In the Middle East, the aftermath of the 1973 Yom Kippur War determined politics; .... Both first- and second- teams are listed for the AP, NEA, and PFWA teams. These are the four All-Pro teams that are included in the ''Total Football II: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Football League'' and compose the Consensus All-pro team for 1974. Teams Key AP = Associated Press All-Pro team; AP-2 Associated Press Second-team All-Pro; PFWA = Pro Football Writers Association All-Pro team; NEA = Newspaper Enterprise Association All-Pro team.; NEA-2 Newspaper Enterprise Association Second-team A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1968 All-SEC Football Team
The 1968 All-SEC football team consists of American football players selected to the All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) chosen by various selectors for the 1968 NCAA University Division football season. Georgia won the conference. Offensive selections Receivers * Tim Christian, Auburn (AP-1, UPI) *Sammy Milner, Miss. St. (AP-1, UPI) * Donnie Sutton, Alabama (AP-2) * Kent Lawrence, Georgia (AP-2) Tight ends *Ken DeLong, Tennessee (AP-2, UPI) * Dennis Hughes, Georgia (AP-1) Tackles *David Rholetter, Georgia (AP-1, UPI) * Bill Fortier, LSU (AP-1, UPI) * Bob Asher, Vanderbilt (AP-2) *Jerry Gordon, Auburn (AP-2) Guards * Charles Rosenfelder, Tennessee (AP-1, UPI) * Guy Dennis, Florida (AP-2, UPI) * Al Samples, Alabama (AP-1) *Johnny McDonald, Auburn (AP-2) Centers * Chip Kell, Tennessee (College Football Hall of Fame) (AP-1) * Tom Banks, Auburn (UPI) * Godfrey Zaunbrecher, LSU (AP-2) Quarterbacks * Tommy Pharr, Miss. St. (AP-1) *Loran Carter, Auburn (UPI) * Mik ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1967 All-SEC Football Team
The 1967 All-SEC football team consists of American football players selected to the All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) chosen by various selectors for the 1967 NCAA University Division football season. Tennessee won the conference. Offensive selections Receivers * Dennis Homan, Alabama (AP-1, UPI) *Richard Trapp, Florida (AP-1, UPI) * Freddie Hyatt, Alabama (AP-2) * Richmond Flowers, Tennessee (AP-2) * Mac Haik, Ole Miss (AP-2) Tight ends * Bob Goodridge, Vanderbilt (AP-1, UPI) Tackles * Edgar Chandler, Georgia (AP-1, UPI) * John Boynton, Tennessee (AP-1, UPI) * Alan Bush, Ole Miss (AP-2) * Elliott Gammage, Tennessee (AP-2) Guards * Guy Dennis, Florida (AP-1, UPI) * Charles Rosenfelder, Tennessee (AP-1) * Bruce Stephens, Alabama (AP-2, UPI) * Don Hayes, Georgia (AP-2) Centers * Bob Johnson, Tennessee (AP-1, UPI) * Barry Wilson, LSU (AP-2) Quarterbacks * Ken Stabler, Alabama (AP-1, UPI) * Nelson Stokley, LSU (AP-2) Running backs * Larry Smith, Flor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of All-SEC Football Teams
The All-SEC football team is an annual Southeastern Conference (SEC) honor bestowed on the best players in the conference following every college football season. Seasons Following is a list of all-conference teams in the history of the SEC: * 1933 All-SEC football team * 1934 All-SEC football team * 1935 All-SEC football team * 1936 All-SEC football team * 1937 All-SEC football team * 1938 All-SEC football team * 1939 All-SEC football team * 1940 All-SEC football team * 1941 All-SEC football team * 1942 All-SEC football team * 1943 All-SEC football team * 1944 All-SEC football team * 1945 All-SEC football team * 1946 All-SEC football team * 1947 All-SEC football team * 1948 All-SEC football team * 1949 All-SEC football team * 1950 All-SEC football team * 1951 All-SEC football team * 1952 All-SEC football team * 1953 All-SEC football team * 1954 All-SEC football team * 1955 All-SEC football team * 1956 All-SEC football team * 1957 All-SEC football team * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Southeastern Conference Football Individual Awards
Coaches and media of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) bestow the following individual awards at the end of each college football season. Player of the Year A single award was issued for the 1933–2001 seasons, except for 1943 when no award was given due to World War II. Starting in 2002, an offensive and defense award is issued each season; a special teams award was added in 2004. In a few instances, different selectors have chosen different recipients, or two players have shared the award. Several players have won the award twice; Herschel Walker was a three-time recipient (1980–1982). Only four defensive players were recognized during the single award era: Georgia safety Jake Scott, Tennessee defensive tackle Reggie White, Alabama linebacker Cornelius Bennett and Auburn defensive tackle Tracy Rocker. Offensive Player of the Year Defensive Player of the Year Special Teams Player of the Year Jacobs Blocking Trophy Given annually to the conference's best blocker. Fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1968 College Football All-America Team
The 1968 College Football All-America team is composed of college football players who were selected as All-Americans by various organizations that chose College Football All-America Teams in 1968. The NCAA recognizes six selectors as "official" for the 1968 season. They are (1) the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), (2) the Associated Press (AP), (3) the Central Press Association (CP), (4) the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), (5) the Newspaper Enterprise Association (NEA), and (6) the United Press International (UPI). Four of the six teams (AP, UPI, NEA, and FWAA) were selected by polling of sports writers and/or broadcasters. The Central Press team was selected with input from the captains of the major college teams. The AFCA team was based on a poll of coaches. Other notable selectors, though not recognized by the NCAA as official, included ''Football News'', a national weekly football publication, ''Time'' magazine, ''The Sporting News'' (TSN), and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All-American
The All-America designation is an annual honor bestowed on outstanding athletes in the United States who are considered to be among the best athletes in their respective sport. Individuals receiving this distinction are typically added to an All-America team for their sport. Some sports have multiple All-America teams, and list the honorees as members of a first team, second team, or third team. All-America teams are composed of outstanding U.S. amateur athletes. Individuals falling short of qualifying for the honor may receive All-America honorable mention. The designation is typically used at the collegiate level, although, beginning in 1957, high school athletes in football began being honored with All-American status, which then carried over to other sports like basketball and cross-country running. The selection criteria vary by sport. Athletes at the high school and college level placed on All-America teams are referred to as ''All-Americans.'' Term usage Individuals ear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miami Dolphin Honor Roll
The Miami Dolphins Ring of Honor is a ring around the second tier at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, which honors former players, coaches, contributors, and officials who have made significant contributions to the Miami Dolphins franchise. The Miami Dolphins Ring of Honor was started on September 16, 1990, with its first inductee being the owner/founder of the Miami Dolphins: Joe Robbie, who died one year prior to his induction. Since then, 23 players, and two coaches have been inducted into the Ring of Honor, along with a special induction to honor the 1972 Undefeated Team, which was inducted in 1992 at the 20th anniversary. Inductions included a special "four individual" induction in 1990 to honor the first four Miami Dolphins Hall of Famers of Csonka, Langer, Griese, and Warfield. There have also been special "dual" inductions: In 2003, the "Marks Brothers" of WRs Mark Clayton and Mark Duper were inducted. In 2008, a special "dual" induction honored two members of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1976 Pro Bowl
The 1976 Pro Bowl was the NFL's 26th annual all-star game which featured the outstanding performers from the 1975 season. The game was played on Monday night, January 26, 1976, at the new Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, with 32,108 in attendance. The final score was NFC 23, AFC 20. It was also the first Pro Bowl game played indoors. The game featured the best players in the National Football League as selected by the league's coaches. John Madden of the Oakland Raiders led the AFC team against an NFC team led by Los Angeles Rams head coach Chuck Knox. The AFC's Billy "White Shoes" Johnson was named the game's MVP on the strength of a 90-yard punt return touchdown and a second punt return of 55 yards that set up a field goal. The referee was Fred Silva. Players on the winning NFC team received $2,000 apiece while the AFC participants each took home $1,500. Rosters The 40-man Pro Bowl squads consisted of the following players: Offense Defense Spec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1972 Pro Bowl
The 1972 Pro Bowl was the NFL's 22nd annual all-star game which featured the outstanding performers from the 1971 season. The game was played on January 23, 1972, at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. The final score was AFC 26, NFC 13. The Kansas City Chiefs swept the Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards, with placekicker Jan Stenerud named the game's offensive MVP and Willie Lanier selected as the defensive MVP. This was the last NFL game overall played with the hashmarks (also called the inbound lines) set at 40 feet apart (20 yards from the sidelines); the next season, they were brought in to 18½ feet, the width of the goalposts, where they still stand to this day. Attendance at the game was 53,647. Don McCafferty of the Baltimore Colts coached the AFC while the NFC was led by the San Francisco 49ers' Dick Nolan. The referee was Ben Dreith. AFC roster Offense Defense Special teams NFC roster Offense Defense Special teams Reference ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pro Bowl
The National Football League All-Star Game (1939–1942), Pro Bowl (1951–2022), or Pro Bowl Games (since 2023) is an annual event held by the National Football League (NFL) featuring the league's All-star, star players. The format has changed throughout the years. Between 1939 National Football League All-Star Game, 1939 and 1942 National Football League All-Star Game (December), 1942, the NFL experimented with all-star games putting the league's champion against a team of all-stars. The first official Pro Bowl was played in 1951 Pro Bowl, January 1951, matching the top players in the Eastern and Western Conferences (NFL) 1933–1969, American/Eastern Conference against those in the Eastern and Western Conferences (NFL) 1933–1969, National/Western Conference. From the AFL–NFL Merger, merger with the rival American Football League (AFL) in 1970 up through 2013 and also in 2017, it was officially called the AFC–NFC Pro Bowl, matching the top players in the American Football ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
