Before OJ Simpson became a household name because of that other thing that happened in 1994; he was a Heisman Trophy winner at USC (1968 season). Simpson was chosen by the Buffalo Bills as the first draft pick in 1969, but his first three seasons in the NFL were somewhat disappointing. A New Coach and The Juice is Loose! In 1972 Lou Saban became the coach of the Bills, and … [Read more...] about OJ Rushes NFL Record 250 Yards – September 16, 1973
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Aaron Rodgers 202 Passing Yards in One Quarter – September 15, 2013
The Green Bay Packers played their home opener on September 15, 2013 - against the Washington Redskins. Green Bay Quarterback Aaron Rodgers put on a show for the fans at Lambeau Field. He completed 34 of 42 passes for 480 yards. Four of his throws went for touchdowns, and not a single pass was intercepted. The rest of the Packers team also had a respectable game, … [Read more...] about Aaron Rodgers 202 Passing Yards in One Quarter – September 15, 2013
AFL First Game Broncos vs Pats – September 9, 1960
Broncos win 13-10 First AFL Game On a Friday night in Boston, the AFL (American Football League) was officially launched. The game was played on September 9, 1960 at Boston University Stadium (formerly Braves Field), between the Denver Broncos and the Boston Patriots, who of course are widely recognized now as the New England Patriots. Some NFC-AFC History Before 1960, … [Read more...] about AFL First Game Broncos vs Pats – September 9, 1960
Peyton Manning Debut – September 6, 1998
16 years and 64,964 passing yards ago, Peyton Manning was making his NFL debut, on September 6, 1998. (If you’re reading this after the start of the 2014 NFL season, add more yards, and whenever you read this you can also add at least 6,589 yards for post season play.) Manning played in his first game a little less than three years before 9/11. It was also before you … [Read more...] about Peyton Manning Debut – September 6, 1998
Eagles Win 2nd Consecutive Title – December 18, 1949
From The New York Times Los Angeles December 18, 1949 The Philadelphia Eagles marched through the mud and sailed through the air today to crush The Los Angeles Rams, 14-0, and win the National Football League Championship for the second straight year. It never rains in California, but girl, don't they warn ya? It pours, man, it pours - (Albert Hammond and Mike … [Read more...] about Eagles Win 2nd Consecutive Title – December 18, 1949