Kerry J.ByrneCold Hard Football Facts Jared Allen-heroics aside, this is no golden year for sackmasters. Nov 6, 2009
Deacon Jones (bottom) made life difficult for Johnny Unitas and other QBs of his era ... There have been just 521 sacks in 7,630 pass attempts so far this year, among the lowest rates of sack-success in NFL history, and a far cry from the days when the likes of Deacon Jones dominated overmatched offensive tackles and made life a living hell for quarterbacks ... But the stat geeks among us are interested to discover that the 1964 season was the first in which Deacon Jones reached the Pro Bowl... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Black College Football HOF headed to Atlanta Oct 7, 2009
Enter your comments here South Carolina State University in kmown for present NFL hall of famers like Deacon Jones(inventor of the head slap) and Harry Carson ... St DL Deacon Jones, SC St. LB Earl Holmes, FAMU DB Ken Riley, FAMU ... LB-Greg Lloyd (Ft Valley State) DL-Deacon Jones (SC State), Ed Too Tall Jones (TSU), Richard Dent (TSU) DB-Mel Blount (Southern Univ). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Bradleys Buzz: John Hollinger picks (on) the Hawks again Oct 2, 2009
Bradley s Buzz: John Hollinger picks (on) the Hawks again. 10:39 am October 1, 2009, by Mark Bradley. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
AFC South: Jaguars finally answer the bell Sep 30, 2009
Prior to the game, the Rams retired Hall of Fame defensive end Deacon Jones' No. 75 uniform number. NEXT UP: The battered Rams head to San Francisco's Candlestick Park this Sunday for a showdown with the first-place 49ers, the only NFC West member with a winning record at the moment. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Lessons from Bruce Aug 19, 2009
Surely historys huddle-callers cringed at the thought of the 300-pound Reggie White bearing down on them, as tight ends shuttered when receiving one of Deacon Jones now-outlawed head slaps. But it was Smith, above all, whose pursuit was most relentless. (BillsReport.com)
Tequila, Steroids, Mullets, and the Yankees Aug 12, 2009
Deacon Jones literally hit people upside the head every play and laughed at them. Nothing will ever compare to old school football. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Defense highlights new Hall of Fame class Aug 9, 2009
Defense highlights new class 080909 - The Augusta Chronicle. Defense highlights new class Associated Press Sunday, August 09, 2009. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Keeper of Steelers’ flame Aug 2, 2009
Keeper of Steelers flame - The Boston Globe. Local Search Site Search. (Boston Globe)
Rams to retire Deacon Jones' number Jun 23, 2009
Racing fans - there is still a chance to win weekly prizes in the. A Rams spokesman said Monday that a specific date for the ceremony honoring Jones will be announced later. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Too Small, Too Slow, Blah, Blah, Blah May 6, 2009
Deacon Jones played at South Carolina State and Mississippi Vocational College (now Mississippi Valley State) before being selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the 14th round of the NFL draft. Given the current NFL system of six rounds, Jones would not have been drafted. (BroncoCountry.com)
Updated Mock draft: Virginia LB Sintim for the Birds Apr 3, 2009
He played for the Rams' Fearsome Foursome line with Deacon Jones, Merlin Olsen and Lamar Lundy in the 1960s ... Merlin Olsen (74), Deacon Jones (75), Lamar Lundy (85) and Rosey Grier (76), sitting down with his guitar. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
AFI Combine Watch: USC DT Fili Moala Feb 23, 2009
" Moala said he patterns himself after two defensive tackles currently in the game and two Hall-of-Famers whose film he's watched since he was a little boy. "Right now Im real big on and , two elite D-tackles, I consider them to be the best," Moala said. "But growing up I was watching film on the rip king, Howie Long, Deacon Jones, all kinds of stuff. Im just a football fan. (DirtyBirdDigest.com)
Favre's final retirement? 'It is ... Believe me,' QB says Feb 12, 2009
Brett Favre's final retirement. Believe me,' QB says - USATODAY.com. (USA Today -- Sports)
Announcements Feb 11, 2009
Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end Deacon Jones is scheduled to speak at a banquet in Great Falls the night before Montana State's spring scrimmage. The banquet, to be held April 17, is part of the Triangle Classic events. (Montana Standard, MT)
