Stanford's star stays grounded Nov 19, 2009
He could even become Stanford's second Heisman Trophy winner, the other being Jim Plunkett in 1970. (The front-runner appears to be Alabama running back Mark Ingram, who has carried the Tide to a 10-0 record and the No. 2 national ranking. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Special Event: 1972 Rose Bowl Viewing Party Nov 18, 2009
The amazing 1972 team led the Pacific-8 conference in both total offense AND total defense, which is pretty amazing after losing great players like Heisman winner Jim Plunkett and Thunderchicken inspiration Dave Tipton. The Bootleg has been allotted a few "free passes" for this unique event. (TheBootleg.com)
Dick Norman Remembers: The Big Game of 1959 Nov 17, 2009
Of all the quarterbacks who have thrown passes for Stanford and that includes All-Americans like Albert, Bob Garrett, John Brodie, Jim Plunkett and Guy Benjamin, along with 1978 national passing champion Steve Dils the one who had the greatest of all days did it in a losing cause. It happened to be the 1959 Big Game played in Stanford Stadium. (TheBootleg.com)
Praise for MJD; more Fantasy Revelations Nov 16, 2009
Bottom line: The Raiders' passing game is such a train wreck right now, we're not even sure Jim Plunkett, Daryle Lamonica, George Blanda, Kenny Stabler or Todd Marinovich (sic. could remedy this mess in the short-term. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Is Chad Henne a keeper? Leadership will tell Nov 15, 2009
" Jim Plunkett may be the one who took the longest. As Dolphins offensive coordinator Dan Henning recalled, Plunkett, the No. 1 pick in the 1971 draft, played seven seasons with New England and two more with San Francisco without having a winning season. "Then (Oakland's) Al Davis plucks him and he wins Super Bowls," Henning said. "Somebody has to have a vision for the player, and you have to put a team around him that fits him. " Somewhere between the meteoric rise of Montana and the odyssey of... (The Palm Beach Post)
StewartMandelCollege Football Overtime Reality check for the Irish, BCS forecast and more observations. Nov 9, 2009
The school of Bill Walsh, Jim Plunkett and John Elway has played in 12 Rose Bowls, though its last appearance came 10 years ago. Harbaugh took over the program in 2007 after it had bottomed out under predecessors Buddy Teevens and Walt Harris and injected a much-needed dose of energy. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Stanford to Honor 1969 and 1999 Teams at Halftime on Saturday Nov 7, 2009
Jim Plunkett led Stanford to a 7-2-1 record in 1969 ... The game showcased two of the nation's top quarterbacks in Stanford's Jim Plunkett and Boilermaker Mike Phipps. (Gostanford.com)
Prelude to roses: three plays away Nov 7, 2009
It was the second year for rifle-armed quarterback Jim Plunkett, who would win the Heisman Trophy in 1970, when Stanford beat Ohio State in the Rose Bowl. The 1971 team, without Plunkett, would return to Pasadena and beat Michigan. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Pac-10's young QBs build on tradition Nov 4, 2009
By all indications, the conference known for the likes of John Elway, Jim Plunkett and Bledsoe looks to be continuing its tradition. For them to do what they ve done so far is very impressive, Tedford said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Sunday Punch Hey fellas, time to be Al's pal Nov 1, 2009
Jim Otto, Tom Flores, Jim Plunkett, George Atkinson, John Madden. It's time for one or more of those men to tell Davis he needs to get some professional help - in the form of a hot-shot football personnel guy, to assist with the heavy lifting. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Ostler: Sunday Punch Nov 1, 2009
Jim Otto, Tom Flores, Jim Plunkett, George Atkinson, John Madden. It's time for one or more of those men to tell Davis he needs to get some professional help - in the form of a hot-shot football personnel guy, to assist with the heavy lifting. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
One Last Second ChanceAlex Smith's shot at redemption with the 49ers may be doomed from the start, says Don Banks. Oct 30, 2009
Jim Plunkett and Vinny Testaverde were No. 1 flops who had to move on in an attempt to start their career's second act. High picks like Jeff George, Rick Mirer, Heath Shuler, David Carr, Joey Harrington and Ryan Leaf all changed teams, but never really fulfilled their lofty promise elsewhere. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Youth Leagues Oct 28, 2009
We are excited to have Jim Plunkett as our entertainment for the evening, which I'm sure, will be full of laughs, food and drinks. In addition to Jim Plunkett, a light dinner will be served along with various raffles and door prizes, said Jim Clarkson. (Abington Mariner, MA)
Bell Tolls: Embattled Jim Zorn keeping cool in the line of fire Oct 17, 2009
He flashed back to 's first five years, and recalled that Jim Plunkett was once considered a washout. His theme. (USA Today -- Sports)
Cal rebounds from loss by hosting No. 7 USC Oct 4, 2009
Best also is trying to defy history, because only one running back has won the Heisman in the past nine years (USC's Reggie Bush in 2005) and only three non-USC players from the Pac-10 have ever won the award (Oregon State's Terry Baker, UCLA's Gary Beban and Stanford's Jim Plunkett, all quarterbacks). Best's quest is relevant in the team context, because he clearly fuels Cal's offense. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith headline Hall nominees Sep 20, 2009
Noteworthy nominees include Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks Phil Simms, Joe Theismann, Doug Williams and Jim Plunkett; Super Bowl MVP running backs Ottis Anderson and Terrell Davis; and Super Bowl-winning coaches Tom Flores and Jimmy Johnson. The preliminary list will be whittled down to 25 semifinalists to be announced November 27. (ABC 7 News, DC)
NFL Hall of Fame Nominees Sep 20, 2009
Quarterbacks -- Ken Anderson, Randall Cunningham, Boomer Esiason, Jim Plunkett, Phil Simms, Joe Theismann, Danny White (also Punter), Doug Williams. Running Backs -- Ottis Anderson, Larry Centers, Roger Craig, Terrell Davis, Leroy Hoard, Eric Metcalf (also WR), Brian Mitchell (also KR/PR), Mike Pruitt, Gerald Riggs, George Rogers, Herschel Walker, Ricky Watters. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Is best Heisman choice Best? Sep 18, 2009
The last non-USC player from the Pac-10 to win the award was Stanford's Jim Plunkett in 1970. And Best's best work comes when many Heisman voters are in their jammies. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
This Week In Card History: Card 34, Hogs 28 Sep 14, 2009
Jim Plunkett overcame three interceptions and triple-digit temperatures as Stanford won after building a 27-0 lead. to read the rest of this story. (TheBootleg.com)
Best Already on the Right Track Sep 10, 2009
USC, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Oklahoma have combined to win over one-third of the trophies on their own, and there hasnt been a non-Trojan winner on the West Coast since Jim Plunkett in 1970. That established, few East Coast or Southern voters would have been awake long enough to care about/witness any second-half heroics in a game that kicked off at 10:00 p.m. easternonly a big play, early, would have done the trick. (GoCyberBears.com)
Pac-10 lacks star QBs Aug 30, 2009
You hear the names John Elway, Troy Aikman, Dan Fouts and Jim Plunkett and you think "Pac-10 quarterback.". You hear the names Sean Canfield, Kevin Lopina, Danny Sullivan and Matt Scott and you think, "Who are these people?". (AZCentral -- Sports)
Big venue hosts McCovey Golf Classic Aug 29, 2009
"It was a great day," said former NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Jim Plunkett, who has played Harding Park before. "The weather was fantastic for this time of year. I was just up here yesterday and it was foggy and miserable and cold, and today was a spectacular day.". (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Stanford Football Spotlight on Toby... Aug 23, 2009
With names like Bill Walsh, John Elway, Darrin Nelson, Gene Washington, and Jim Plunkett, among other football greats, oozing from the pages of Stanford record books, even such an extended losing streak cannot be tolerated on the academic campus. Enter Gerhart, who is also a baseball prospect, and his record-setting performance last year. (Suite101.com)
Put any idea of Best winning awards to sleep Aug 22, 2009
Excluding USC, which is an SEC school in all but geography, the last Heisman winner from west of the central time zone was BYU's Ty Detmer in 1990; before that, Stanford's Jim Plunkett in 1970. The last Maxwell winner was Detmer; before that, UCLA quarterback Gary Beban in 1967. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Cardinal offense gets a little Luck this year Aug 21, 2009
Freshmen weren't eligible when Jim Plunkett arrived in 1966 ... "It's an honor to be able to put on a jersey and say, 'I'm a Stanford quarterback.' I love saying it when I go back home. There's a little aura about it - John Elway, Jim Plunkett and the recent guys; it's an honor.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Favre wont have to carry Vikings Aug 20, 2009
Ideally, Minnesota can duplicate the formula Denver created for John Elway, one of seven quarterbacks to start a Super Bowl after turning 36 (Johnny Unitas, Fran Tarkenton, Roger Staubach, Jim Plunkett, Rich Gannon and Kurt Warner are the others). Elway won it all at age 37 and 38, becoming the oldest QB to win the big game. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Vikes are not NFC faves Aug 19, 2009
The Raiders' Jim Plunkett won his second ring at 36, and both and took their teams to the Super Bowl at 37. But Favre would be both the oldest starter to get there and/or win it, by a healthy margin. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
"We Walk": #5 QB Robbie Picazo Aug 12, 2009
Sounds a lot like a certain Heisman trophy-winner named Jim Plunkett, a Mexican-American high school hero from James Lick High in San Jose, Calif. Plus, Picazo comes to the Farm from a high school in a town called "Los Flores". (TheBootleg.com)
Should the Heisman be awarded after bowls? Aug 1, 2009
hasn't won a national title, so Jim Plunkett and John Elway are out. Miami University, Navy, , Southern Mississippi and haven't won national titles, which eliminates John Unitas, Ben Roethlisberger, Roger Staubach, Trent Dilfer, Brett Favre and Mark Rypien from the discussion. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Stanford Hopes the Next Step Will Be Its Biggest Jul 29, 2009
Beginning with Frankie Albert and continuing with the likes of Bobby Garrett, John Brodie, Jim Plunkett, Mike Boryla, Guy Benjamin, John Elway, John Paye, Steve Stenstrom, and , to name a few, Stanford has enjoyed a long tradition of excellence at quarterback for over seven decades. All of Stanford s great signal-callers over the years, while different in style and pedigree, gave the Cardinal an offensive dimension that buoyed the program to some of its most glorious moments during a long and... (Gostanford.com)
What past Raiders are telling today's players Jul 7, 2009
Daryle Lamonica, who played for Oakland from 1967 through '74, and Jim Plunkett, a two-time Super Bowl winner, to JaMarcus Russell ... "Any young guy, you've got to put your time in, you've got to study film, you've got to read reports and all the computerized printouts you're given. You've got to spend time on the field working with your guys day in and day out. They're going to depend on you." - Jim Plunkett. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Dangerous duo May 15, 2009
Similarly, there was Terry Hanratty to Jim Seymour at , Jim Plunkett to Randy Vataha at , Jerry Rhome to Howard Twilley at and, more recently, Chad Pennington to Randy Moss at. But like aces and eights, some combinations are deadly. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Marathon: Hopkinton residents who are running Apr 17, 2009
Jim Plunkett Age: 54 What inspires you to run. "I started for health reasons, and then got hooked on running." What is your training schedule like. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
RECRUIT: UGA TOO LATE Apr 17, 2009
Have you ever heard of Jim Plunkett and John Elway. Those are just a couple of Stanford players in the NFL. While Stanford isn t a football powerhouse they do produce NFL talent. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
No telling what you'll get with draft, especially at QB Apr 15, 2009
(They were Terry Bradshaw, Jim Plunkett, Steve Bartkowski, Vinny Testaverde, John Elway and Troy Aikman. . (San Francisco Chronicle)
Morning Huddle What our writers are thinking, seeing, hearing Apr 7, 2009
Jim Plunkett, right, from top, you know about (unless your favorite contact sport is whist), but you might have forgotten Rick Mirer, even though he spent two years in San Francisco and two in Oakland between 2000 and '03. The one you've definitely forgotten, though, is Pat Barnes, who played momentarily in the 49ers' 1999 win over Atlanta, and then viewed a chunk of the 2000 season in Oakland without ever logging a play. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
MMQB MAIL: Al Davis wants these Raiders in the Hall, more Apr 1, 2009
Cliff Branch, not Jim Plunkett deserves shot at NFL Hall of Fame - Peter King - SI.com ... "There is no way Cliff Branch should not be in the Hall of Fame,'' Al Davis said at the league meetings last week, stopping to talk with a few reporters just before the gathering adjourned. And while he was at it, Davis put in a plug for Jim Plunkett. "Plunkett won two Super Bowls ... Jim Plunkett had greatness his whole career. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
AROUND TOWN: Feb. 20 to Feb. 27 Feb 21, 2009
It will be at Oliveira s on Center Street in Pembroke, and will feature Jim Plunkett. Tickets, which are $25, for Parents Night Out with Jim Plunkett went on sale on Monday Feb. 9. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
