Lewis Named A Unitas Award Finalist Nov 20, 2009
Joining the evenings festivities will be a number of former Baltimore Colts teammates of Johnny Unitas, along with NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Bart Starr. Last years winner of the Golden Arm Award was Texas Tech quarterback Graham Harrell. (TheDevilsDen.com)
Eagles' McNabb a study in contrasts Nov 15, 2009
The replay was rerun and rerun so often, you started to think the quarterback trying to quarterback-sneak his way past the Dallas Cowboys was Bart Starr, not Donovan McNabb. The fact that it was McNabb holding the ball and the notion that he was correctly or incorrectly ruled to have been stopped an inch or so short of a first down on the crucial fourth-quarter play Sunday night, a home game the Philadelphia Eagles lost to Dallas gave the dive play greater significance as metaphor for a... (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Wind turbine blades share spotlight with Chiefs (9) Nov 15, 2009
Emcee Joe Steil of KSB Bank also let Vandenberg and Hurt hold two footballs signed by the Green Bay Packers, comparing the two Chiefs to Packers' quarterback Bart Starr and receiver Donald Driver. The new wind turbine blade plant employs 245 people and produces 13 blades a week at its 126-acre site in Fort Madison, Roger Brown said. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
TCU's Hughes Named Rotary Lombardi Award Finalist Nov 11, 2009
Former Green Bay Packers standouts Bart Starr and Jerry Kramer will participate in the 2009 Rotary Lombardi Award ceremonies as will Vince Lombardi Jr., son of the award's namesake. The voters for the Rotary Lombardi Award consist of all head coaches of NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision teams, former winners and finalists of the Rotary Lombardi Award and selected members of the media. (Themwc.com)
Gerry Dulac's NFL Forecast: Week 9 Nov 8, 2009
1 p.m. Not even Brett Favre or Bart Starr had five consecutive 100-plus passer ratings such as Aaron Rodgers. That wasn't good enough to beat Favre last week, but it will be enough against the Buccaneers. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Key Matchup: Favre vs. his legacy Nov 2, 2009
He was beloved by Packers fans in the same way they idolized Vince Lombardi, Bart Starr and Paul Hornung. He was a member of their families and was treated with reverence rarely seen between fans and athletes. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Pressure on as Favre returns to scene of prime Nov 1, 2009
David J. Phillip/Associated Press Brett Favre walks off the field Jan. 20, 2008. -- Brett Favre's adjustment to being a member of the Minnesota Vikings appears to be nearly complete. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Back to the Bay for Favre Oct 30, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Fri, Oct 30, 2009 04:06 AMModified Fri, Oct 30, 2009 04:08 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
All of Wisconsin braces for Favres return Oct 30, 2009
The Packers had 15 losing seasons in the 24 years after winning the second Super Bowl, and none of their quarterbacks Jerry Tagge, John Hadl, Lynn Dickey, David Whitehurst, to name a few came close to living up to Bart Starr s legacy. Then, in 1992, the Packers traded for that brash kid from Mississippi. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Debate begins over how to greet Favre in Green Bay Oct 20, 2009
Favre was the face of the franchise for so many years it was almost possible to forget another great quarterback, Bart Starr, once led the Packers to greatness. Fans could accept Favre leaving, but they're not so accepting of him being reborn in the Metrodome. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Lewis A Finalist For Unitas Golden Arm Award Oct 19, 2009
Joining the festivities that evening will be a number of former Baltimore Colts teammates of Johnny Unitas, along with NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Bart Starr. Related Stories. (InsideCarolina.com)
Pompei: Singletary defying coaching jinx of ex-greats Oct 16, 2009
Well, others who tried with less success were Forrest Gregg, Bart Starr and Norm Van Brocklin. Another who is trying now is Mike Singletary. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Three Paths to Glory: Football is the subject of new books Oct 11, 2009
Lombardi saw in Bart Starr what others did not, namely his work ethic and leadership qualities. Starr would win five championships under Lombardi, more than any quarterback in the past half-century. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
A fork in the road with cheese on it Oct 4, 2009
Quick background: I ve been a Green Bay Packer fan since my youth and have from that period Bart Starr and Ray Nitchke football cards, among other Packers. In 2006, I took a road trip from Lafayette, La. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Sneak Peek at the New Magazine Sep 19, 2009
Some were easy: No. 4 for Brett Favre, No. 15 for Bart Starr, No. 66 for Ray Nitschke ... Theres Bart Starrs quarterback sneak in the Ice Bowl, LeRoy Butlers jump into the stands for that first Lambeau Leap, Reggie White sacking John Elway on back-to-back plays to preserve a win, Antonio Freemans Improbable Bobble, and any number of Brett Favre plays, from an improvised two-handed shovel pass as hes being pulled to the ground, to the iconic Sports Illustrated cover of him... (PackerReport.com)
Longtime Lions lineman Kowalkowski dies at 65 Sep 19, 2009
He was traded to Cleveland in 1977 and finished his career playing four games for coach Bart Starr and the in 1977. Since 1990, Kowalkowski's wife, Judy, has worked in Detroit's front office. (ESPN -- Football)
Opinion: Golden year for golden arms in college football Sep 3, 2009
"He looks like Kenny Stabler and acts like Bart Starr.". The comparisons are out in full force all over the nation. (MSNBC -- Sports)
The Age of Brett: Does it really go on forever? Aug 28, 2009
Heavens to Bart Starr, no. It's pretty clear that no matter how old he looks and how rusty he may be, Favre can do little wrong in the eyes of NFL analysts. They still see him as the guy who can lead the Vikes to the promised land --- their first Super Bowl win in franchise history. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Face it...ever since fall football practice has started, people, media and even the sports talk radios shows d... Aug 20, 2009
Let's get Fran Tarkington and Bart Starr to come out of retirement, too. Score: 21. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Craziest sports egomaniac we've seen Aug 19, 2009
Even with last year's sorrowful run in New York, Favre was still assured a place alongside Vince Lombardi, Bart Starr, Jim Taylor among the city's all time Gods. Now, however, he is Wisconsin's own Benedict Arnold -- a cheese-hating, beer-gagging, bratwurst-regurgitating foreigner concerned more with himself than his peeps. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
More of this story Aug 11, 2009
Biever and his father were on the sidelines shooting the NFL championship game a k a The Ice Bowl when Biever captured the image of the Packers Bart Starr running a quarterback sneak for a touchdown to propel his team to victory. Biever shot for a number of outlets the first 20 Super Bowls, but for the last 23 he s covered the event for Sports Illustrated. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
2007 All-Metro Boys Lacrosse Teams Aug 11, 2009
"They say Bart Starr really became a great quarterback when the game slowed down for him and he learned to play and see a football game under control. Steele has that ability by his very nature, and it's his greatest strength.". Coach of the Year: Jack Crawford, Loyola. (FOX61, CT)
Defense highlights new Hall of Fame class Aug 9, 2009
l Bart Starr, quarterback. l Roger Staubach, quarterback. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Smith Listed Among Two Best College Basketball Coaches In History Jul 31, 2009
Among the guest contributors: Hall of Famers Bart Starr (on Lombardi), Dwight Stephenson (on Bryant), Paul Warfield (on Shula), Luc Robitaille (on Bowman), Ara Parseghian (on Rockne), Mike McCormack (on Brown), Gale Sayers (on Halas), Lynn Swann (on Noll), Isiah Thomas (on Knight) and Roger Staubach (on Landry). The new Sporting News Magazine, also featuring a special conversation between star running backs Jim Brown and Adrian Peterson, hits newsstands later this week and can be purchased at... (Tarheelblue.com)
Sneak peek of the new Packer Report Magazine Jul 19, 2009
We had Bart Starr, Jim Taylor and everybody coming off the plane, and all they wanted to see was Bob Jeter. . (PackerReport.com)
Club announces 2009 schedule Jul 1, 2009
Dunnavant is currently working on a book about Montgomery native Bart Starr. Steve Shaw is the speaker for October 13. (WSJA.com, AL)
STAPLES: It's time to fully appreciate the greatness of Phil Jackson Jun 16, 2009
Lombardi had Bart Starr. Stengel had Mickey Mantle. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Kansas City's Icons: Dawson, Brett, Watson Jun 6, 2009
"Kansas City is lucky to have three icons like that who stayed in the community and became such a big part of the community,'' Royals manager Dayton Moore said.Every sports town has its icons, athletes who became intertwined with their communities, embodiments of their teams, entire regions; think of one, you can't help but think of the other.Big cities often have several iconic sports figures. New York has Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio, Lou Gehrig, Yogi Berra, Derek Jeter - and that's... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Packers say they aren’t standing in Favre’s way this time May 13, 2009
But kind of like we have with Bart Starr and some of our other great players. We want to have them back and I think he ll be remembered as a Packer. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Three Win Awards For A-Day Play Apr 19, 2009
Terrence Cody is Headhunter. By Posted Apr 18, 2009. (BamaMag.com)
A-Day from A to Z Apr 18, 2009
Spring awards: Dixie Howell Memorial Award (A-Day MVP); Lee Roy Jordan Award (Headhunter); Dwight Stephenson Award (Outstanding A-Day lineman); Jerry Duncan "I like to practice" Award; Billy Neighbors Award (Most improved defensive lineman); Bobby Johns Award (Most improved defensive back); Paul Crane Award (Most improved offensive lineman); Ray Perkins Award (Most improved receiver); Sylvester Croom Award (Commitment to excellence); Johnny Musso Award (Most improved offensive back); Woodrow... (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com)
Ice Bowl changed history for teams Apr 3, 2009
Quarterback Bart Starr tells coach Vince Lombardi that hed like to run a quarterback sneak. Well, run it and lets get the hell out of here, is Lombardis reply. (PackerReport.com)
Suns win sixth in a row, beating Jazz Mar 26, 2009
Bart Starr, the former Green Bay Packers' Hall of Fame quarterback, was a courtside spectator. ADVERTISEMENT. (Anchorage Daily News)
Texas Tech turns to Potts to lead offense Mar 12, 2009
College Football: Rivals. com - College Football. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Wilson Gets Help From Bratkowski Mar 12, 2009
Date: Mar 11, 2009 Could it really be, Bart Starr and Zeke Bratkowski back on the football field together. Sort of. (BamaMag.com)
Free Agent Profile: DL John Thornton Mar 2, 2009
Thompson: Before we talk about your Cincinnati years, I wanted to take a moment to congratulate you on being your team's nominee for the 2008 Bart Starr award. John Thornton: Thank you, I appreciate it. (ChargersUpdate.com)
All 51 Classic contenders, stereotyped and categorized Feb 10, 2009
Bart Starr, Wilt Chamberlain, Michael Jordan in a Wizards jersey, Gordie Howe, Ted Williams, Roger Staubach. Rick Clunn's current status is much like Michael Jordan's, not after his first retirement seen here, but after his second. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Tampa gets ready for Super Bowl party Feb 8, 2009
Attend the presentation of the prestigious 2009 Bart Starr Award. Those expected to attend include Bart Starr, Tony Dungy, Derrick Brooks, Anthony Munoz and other NFL players and coaches. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
God in their game Feb 8, 2009
"Smit said invitations were sent to high school football coaches across the Magic Valley. Coaches Allyn Reynolds of Twin Falls High School, Kirby Bright of Kimberly High School, Gary Krumm of Jerome High School and John Van Vliet of Lighthouse Christian School were recognized at the event.Bright said his faith is a major element in his life on the field, in the classroom and at home. Being a role model and confidant are just as important as winning football games."I hope the kids know that... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Vandal Legend Jerry Kramer Honored Feb 8, 2009
64 Jerry Kramer with Bart Starr at Green Bay. JERRY KRAMER (bio from official ) - Idahos first football All-American, Jerry Kramer played for the Vandals from 1955-58. (VandalVenue.com)
