NFL Lore: Memorable Bonehead Coaching Decisions Nov 22, 2009
In the so-called Miracle at the Meadowlands, New York Giants coach John McVay calls for a handoff from quarterback Joe Piscarcik to running back Larry Csonka on third-and-2 at the Philadelphia 29, leading 17-12, with less than 30 seconds remaining. The Eagles have no timeouts remaining. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Hodges, Harvey feeling better Nov 11, 2009
And what Miami Dolphins fan can forget Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (aka Larry Csonka and Jim Kiick). But what kind of nickname should be bestowed upon the UCF tandem of Harvey and Davis should they start to click. (Florida Today)
Chiccoa: Hung in a Bad Place Oct 23, 2009
The Bruins wound up losing a desultory 14-32 game to an unranked Syracuse team featuring Larry Csonka and Tom Coughlin. My date had recently moved here from Germany and had little understanding of the game. (BruinReportOnline.com)
Uncovering myths, truths about the Wildcat Oct 22, 2009
" Hmm. It disrespectful, because it's overpowering? Wasn't the "Power O" play what made Larry Csonka a legend and John Riggins a Super Bowl hero? Didn't it help Pittsburgh to six Super Bowls rings? Last year, the Dolphins ran an unbalanced line, shifting both tackles to one side. This year the Wildcat has evolved to a conventionally balanced line, though often with two tight ends and fullback Lousaka Polite blocking like punches to the gut. "It's just Power formation upfront,'' Dolphins guard... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Camp Countdown: John Mackovic, A Barberton Boy Jul 21, 2009
" Northeastern Ohio is also football country - like no place else north of Texas. The very names of the towns sound like a defensive line. Akron. Masillon. Canton. Stow. Rugged sounding names - as tough as the second and third-generation Polish-Americans who stoke the blast furnaces and the bruising tackles and punishing fullbacks Woody Hayes loves to take south to Columbus. Akron produced Ara Parseghian. Masillon High School once went something like eight years without a defeat. The Canton... (Wakeforestsports.com)
Oak Hill seafood icon reopening Jun 24, 2009
While the business has new owners, the property has been owned by Miami Dolphins great Larry Csonka since 2006. It may have been "due for an update," said Dan Cooper, one of the business owners. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
After slow start in the AFL, Shula-led Dolphins flourished Jun 23, 2009
" Yet Shula's arrival in Miami served as a final chance for the AFL to tweak its older rival. Dolphins owner Joe Robbie signed Shula away from the Colts after the 1969 season just before the leagues officially merged in 1970. The NFL charged the Dolphins with tampering, and Miami had to surrender a first-round draft pick to Baltimore as compensation. But the Dolphins, who went 15-39-2 in their fours years as an AFL franchise, got their man. Miami had a talented roster featuring future Hall of... (USA Today -- Sports)
Linked on draft day, Falcons’ first picks took different paths Apr 28, 2009
It was Miami running back Larry Csonka who once said, Id rather play against [Dick] Butkus than Nobis. Cover boy on both Life magazine and Sports Illustrated, everything but the one place he should be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
