VSN Countdown to NCAA 10 Release

[kyhadley]

July 14th can't come fast enough.

 

[Poundtherock]

We are down to 11 Days!!

#11 QB Steve Spurrier - Florida Gators - [1963-1966]

Steve Spurrier was one of those who proved you can go home again to enjoy an outstanding collegiate career. Born in Miami Beach, Florida, Steve attended Science Hill High School in Johnson City, Tennessee, before moving back to Florida for his college education. As a 6-2, 203-pound quarterback, Spurrier played for Coach Ray Graves' University of Florida Gators from 1964 to 1966. He was All-America twice, unanimous in 1966. In his career he completed 392 passes for 4.848 yards and 36 touchdowns. He punted for an average of 40.3 yards, with a 63-yard punt against Miami in 1964. He was in the Sugar Bowl as a junior, completing 14 passes for 160 yards. He won the Heisman Trophy in 1966. Spurrier played in the National Football League and went into coaching. He coached Duke 1987-89 with a 20-13-1 record. He moved to Florida as head coach in 1990.
College Football Hall of Fame

Talented kicking as well!

Spurrier is currently the head coach at South Carolina.

....one of his Gamecock supporters!




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"Make it Sizzle"

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[Jagsfan61]

^^^ That sucks...

cant wait for the game to drop!! 11 more days!

 

[kyhadley]

 

[Woy]

LaVar Arrington from Linebacker U. Couldn't find one of him leaping over the Illinois line.

 

[Rylo]

Past

Present

 

[padman59]

A solid receiver throughout his career, David Grimes
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It looked like a TD to me.

11 to go.

 

[krulmichael]

10 more days! Almost down to single digits. Happy 4th of July everyone!

 

[T.Dot]

10 days are left

 

[kyhadley]

Only 10 Days!!!! Gaaaaaaah

 

[LopaKa]

damn only 10 days! almost in single digits.

Pisa Tinoisamoa

 

[Poundtherock]

Only 10 days left!!!!!

#10 QB Vito “Babe” Parelli - Kentucky - [1949-1951]

Vito "Babe" Parilli (born 1930) of the University of Kentucky was an All-American starting quarterback for the Wildcats under Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant. He was an example of the NFL's lack of player evaluation skills. Branded as an "NFL reject", Parilli was picked up by the American Football League's Oakland Raiders in 1960, and later, as a Boston Patriot, went on to become one of the AFL's most productive and colorful players. He played for the Patriots from 1961 through 1966, and was a three-time American Football League All-Star. In 1964, throwing to fellow Hall of Famer Gino Cappelletti, he amassed nearly 3,500 yards passing, with 31 touchdowns.

Parilli completed his career with the New York Jets, where after the 1968 season in Super Bowl III, he earned a World Championship ring as Joe Namath's backup in the destruction of the NFL Champion Colts. He is one of only twenty players who were in the American Football League for its entire ten-year existence. Parilli is a member of the American Football League Hall of Fame and the University of Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame.


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[padman59]

Dayne Crist

Brady Quinn
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10 to go.

 

[Jagsfan61]

Keeley Dorsey (passed away while a USF bull)

 

[Vinsane]

Troy Smith - QB - The Ohio State University


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[Poundtherock]

Only 9 days left!!!!!

#9 QB Steve “Air II” McNair - Alcorn State University - (1991-1994)​

McNair played collegiately for Alcorn State University, a historically black university which competes in the NCAA's Division I-AA (now known as the Football Championship Subdivision) Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). In 1992, McNair threw for 3,541 yards and 29 touchdowns, and ran in for 10 more scores. The Braves fashioned a record of 7–4, including a last-second victory in their rematch with Grambling. In that contest, McNair returned from an injury and helped Alcorn State, trailing late in the final period, move deep into Tigers' territory. Then, despite a leg injury, he tucked the ball under his arm and dove into the end zone for the winning touchdown. The victory over Grambling helped the Braves qualify for the I-AA playoffs. McNair helped Alcorn State to another good year in 1993, as the Braves upped their record to 8–3 while McNair threw for more than 3,000 yards and 30 touchdowns. He was also named First-Team All-SWAC for the third year in a row.
In his senior season, McNair gained nearly 6,000 yards rushing and passing, along with 53 touchdowns. In the process, he surpassed more than a dozen records and was named an All-American. In addition, McNair won the Walter Payton Award as the top I-AA player and finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting behind Rashaan Salaam and Ki-Jana Carter.

McNair as a professional:
Houston Oilers/Tennessee Oilers/Tennessee Titans (1995–2005)
Baltimore Ravens (2006–2007)

Career stats TD–INT 174–119 Yards 31,304
QB Rating 82.8 Stats at NFL.com
Career highlights and awards
3× Pro Bowl selection (2000, 2003, 2005)
All-Pro selection (2003)
2003 Co-AP NFL MVP
1994 Walter Payton Award​

Yesterday, July 4, 2009, McNair was found dead of multiple gunshot wounds, along with a female victim whom police did not immediately identify but confirmed not to be McNair's wife. The condominium was one which McNair frequented, in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. Nashville police spokesman Don Aaron confirmed that police were called to a residence and found McNair and the woman shot to death inside.

Titans owner Bud Adams released a statement regarding McNair:
We are saddened and shocked to hear the news of Steve McNair's passing today. He was one of the finest players to play for our organization and one of the most beloved players by our fans. He played with unquestioned heart and leadership and led us to places that we had never reached, including our only Super Bowl. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family as they deal with his untimely passing.

In a statement to the AP, Ozzie Newman, executive vice president and general manager of the Baltimore Ravens stated:

This is so, so sad. We immediately think of his family, his boys. They are all in our thoughts and prayers," he said "What we admired most about Steve when we played against him was his competitive spirit, and we were lucky enough to have that with us for two years. He is one of the best players in the NFL over the last 20 years.-

 

[T.Dot]

R.I.P

9 days

 

[Nash]

 

[dave]

#40 FB/RB Mike “A-Train” Alstott - Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 1996–2007
6× Pro Bowl selection (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002)
3× First-Team All-Pro selection (1997, 1998, 1999)

Second-Team All-Pro selection (1996)
Super Bowl champion (XXXVII)
3× Boilermakers MVP (1993-1995)
Consensus All-Big Ten (1995)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers #40 retired.

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Alstott is married to Nicole Alstott, they have 3 children[3]; their daughters are Hannah and Lexie along with son Griffin. Their family currently resides in St. Petersburg. Along with his wife Nicole they formed the Mike Alstott Family Foundation. Alstott also owns Island Way Grill a restaurant in Clearwater along with former teammate TE Dave Moore.



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What the hell does this have to do with the NCAA 10 countdown?

 

[dave]

Fairly sure he mixed up the threads. He has McNair in the other countdown thread and Alstott over here.

I just saw that. PTR gets a "get out of jail free" card. He's pretty much senile now and still gaming, so I cut him some slack.