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Simeon Castille
Simeon Castille (born October 12, 1985) is an American former professional football cornerback. He owns and operates Stille Academy a training facility in Pelham, Alabama. Early life He was a high school All-American and State Champion at Briarwood Christian School. He played college football at Alabama. Professional career He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He has also been a member of the San Diego Chargers, Florida Tuskers and Minnesota Vikings. On February 3, 2014, the Orlando Predators traded Castille was to the San Jose SaberCats The San Jose SaberCats were a professional arena football team based in San Jose, California. The SaberCats had been members of the Arena Football League (AFL) since 1995 (the year in which the team was founded); and until 2015, they belonged to ... in exchange for Quentin Sims, Andre Freeman and Syd'Quan Thompson. Personal life His father, Jeremiah Castille, Jeremiah, and brother, Tim Castille, Tim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cornerback
A cornerback (CB) is a member of the defensive backfield or secondary in gridiron football. Cornerbacks cover Wide receiver, receivers most of the time, but also blitz and defend against such Play from scrimmage, offensive running plays as sweeps and reverses. They create Turnover (gridiron football), turnovers through hard tackle (football move), tackles, interceptions, and pass deflection, deflecting forward passes. Other members of the defensive backfield include strong and free Safety (gridiron football position), safeties. The cornerback position requires speed, agility, strength, and the ability to make rapid sharp turns. A cornerback's skill set typically requires proficiency in anticipating the quarterback, backpedaling, executing single and zone coverage, disrupting pass routes, block shedding, and tackling. Cornerbacks are among the 40-yard dash#Average time by position, fastest players on the field. Because of this, they are frequently used as return specialists on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pass Deflections
In American football American football, referred to simply as football in the United States and Canada and also known as gridiron football, is a team sport played by two teams of eleven players on a rectangular American football field, field with goalposts at e ..., a pass deflected, also known as a pass deflection, a pass defended, a pass , a pass knockdown, or a pass breakup, is an incomplete pass that is caused by a defensive player. This is done by slapping or blocking the ball with a hand or part of the arm, knocking the ball to the ground. It can also be done by aggressively hitting the receiver at the exact moment he first makes contact with the ball, or shortly thereafter, jarring the ball loose. If the defender hits the receiver before the latter first makes contact with the ball, it is pass interference. References American football terminology {{Americanfootball-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Church Of The Highlands
Church of the Highlands is a non-denominational evangelical Christian multi-site megachurch based in Birmingham, Alabama. It is the largest congregation in Alabama with an average of 60,000 attendees every week as of 2024. The senior pastor is currently Mark Pettus. History The church was founded on February 4, 2001, by Chris Hodges and a core group of 34 people. In 2007, it opened its main building, with a 2,400-seat auditorium. The church has opened numerous campuses in the Birmingham area. In November 2018, CBS News listed Church of the Highlands as the tenth largest megachurch in the United States with about 22,184 weekly visitors. In the "Outreach 100" listing for 2022, Church of the Highlands was ranked second with attendance of more than 60,000 each week; it was ranked first in the previous listing in 2018. As of February 5, 2022, Church of the Highlands listed 25 campuses in Alabama and Georgia. Its most recent purpose-built campus is the Woodlawn Campus near Bir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tim Castille
Timothy Nehemiah Castille (born May 29, 1984) is an American football coach and former fullback. He was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Alabama. Professional career Arizona Cardinals Castille was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played in all 14 of the Cardinals games in 2008. He was released on September 4, 2009. Kansas City Chiefs Castille signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on November 17, 2009. He participated in 17 Chiefs games from 2009 to 2010 scoring one touchdown by reception in 2009. He was declared a free agent on July 25, 2011. Coaching career He spent 2012 as a graduate assistant football coach under Nick Saban at Alabama. In 2015, he joined Thompson High School as a running backs coach and strength and conditioning coordinator. Personal life Castille's father, Jeremiah, also played college football at Alabama before spending six seasons in the NFL with the Tamp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeremiah Castille
Jeremiah Castille ( ; born January 15, 1961) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback from the University of Alabama, Castille was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third round of the 1983 NFL draft. He played in six seasons in the NFL -- from 1983-1988 for the Buccaneers and Denver Broncos. Castille's best season as a pro was in 1985, when he recorded 7 interceptions. He finished his career with 14 interceptions, which he returned for 207 yards. He also had 3 fumble recoveries. Castille played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide and was on the last team coached by Bear Bryant. Castille was a pallbearer at Bryant's funeral on January 28, 1983. Castille played for Alabama from 1979–1982, recording a school record 16 interceptions and making the College Football All-America Team in 1982. In the 1982 Liberty Bowl at the end of the season, Castille intercepted three passes in a 21–15 win and was selected as the game's MV While ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quentin Sims
Quentin Sims (born July 11, 1990) is an American former professional football wide receiver. He played college football at University of Tennessee at Martin and attended Northwest High School and Colerain High School in Cincinnati, Ohio where he played football and participated in track and field. He was a member of the New England Patriots, Orlando Predators, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Arizona Rattlers, Cleveland Gladiators, Ottawa Redblacks, Baltimore Brigade, and Albany Empire. College career Sims played for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets from 2008 to 2010. He was the team's back up wide receiver for 2 years and helped the Yellow Jackets to 16 wins. He transferred to UT Martin where he played from 2011 to 2012. He was the team's starter for two years and helped the Skyhawks to 13 wins. He played in 45 games during his career including 22 starts at wide receiver. As a senior in 2012, Sims was named First-team All-Ohio Valley Conference. Statistics Sims's college statistics ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Undrafted Free Agent
In professional sports, a free agent is a player or manager who is eligible to sign with other clubs or franchises; i.e., not under contract to any specific team. The term is also used in reference to a player who is under a contract at present but who is allowed to solicit offers from other teams. In some circumstances, the free agent's options are limited by the league's rules. Free agency was severely restricted in many sports leagues, instead clubs had a reserve clause which allowed them to retain players indefinitely. Usage Association football In professional association football, a free agent is either a player that has been released by a professional association football club and now is no longer affiliated with any league, or a player whose contract with their current club has expired and is thus free to join any other club under the terms of the Bosman ruling. Free agents do not have to be signed during the normal transfer window that is implemented in some ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
College Football
College football is gridiron football that is played by teams of amateur Student athlete, student-athletes at universities and colleges. It was through collegiate competition that gridiron football American football in the United States, first gained popularity in the United States. Like gridiron football generally, college football is most popular in the United States and Canada. While no single governing body exists for college football in the United States, most schools, especially those at the highest levels of play, are members of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, NCAA. In Canada, collegiate football competition is governed by U Sports for universities. The Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (for colleges) governs soccer and other sports but not gridiron football. Other countries, such as Organización Nacional Estudiantil de Fútbol Americano, Mexico, American football in Japan, Japan and Korea American Football Association, South Korea, also host colle ... [...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] |
Pelham, Alabama
Pelham is a city in Shelby County, Alabama, United States. The population was 24,318 at the 2020 census, It incorporated on July 10, 1964 and is a suburb located in the Birmingham metropolitan area, Alabama which was home to nearly 1.2 million residents as of the 2020 census. It was named for Confederate Civil War officer John Pelham. Geography Pelham is located at (33.304581, -86.784620). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and , is water. Oak Mountain State Park, Alabama's largest state park, is located in Pelham. The city is located along U.S. Route 31, which runs directly through the city, as well as I-65, with access from exits 242 and 246. Downtown Birmingham is 20 mi (32 km) north, and Montgomery is 72 mi (116 km) south, both via US-31 or I-65. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 census, there were 24,318 people and 9,489 households, and 6,681 families residing in the city. The population den ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stille Academy
Stille may refer to: Geography *Stille (river), a river near Schmalkalden, Thuringia, Germany *Stille Musel, a river of Baden-Württemberg, Germany Science *Stille reaction The Stille reaction is a chemical reaction widely used in organic synthesis. The reaction involves the coupling of two organic groups, one of which is carried as an organotin chemistry, organotin compound (also known as organostannanes). A variet ... History * Stille Omgang, a religious procession in the Netherlands * Stille Hilfe, an aid organization for SS members after WWII Music *"Die Stille" (the silence), song by Fanny Mendelssohn *Stille (Lacrimosa album) *Stille (Chima album) *Stille (Saints & Lovers album) *''Stille'', album by Åse Teigland on NorCD, see list of NorCD albums People with that surname * (1814–93), Swedish ínstrument maker and entrepreneur * Alfred Stillé (1813-1900), American physician * Alexan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
