Shirtless, steamy Gilles heats up Dancing Apr 7, 2009
Lawrence Taylor started the evenings paso doble showcase ... Lil Kim, Lawrence Taylor and Steve Wozniak are among those who will cha-cha for the mirror ball trophy in Season 8. (MSNBC -- News)
Dancing hands out first perfect 30 of season Apr 1, 2009
As Tom Bergeron reminded us, Lawrence Taylor actually skipped golf last week to practice, but his scores were still midrange ... Lil Kim, Lawrence Taylor and Steve Wozniak are among those who will cha-cha for the mirror ball trophy in Season 8 ... As for the other, it seems that either Steve or Steve-O is a possibility, with everyone else dancing significantly better, except for Lawrence Taylor, who undoubtedly hasnt run out of NFL fans yet. (MSNBC -- News)
Wozniak, Madison survive 'Dancing' elimination Mar 26, 2009
Girls Next Door fans and tech-heads protected Holly Madison and Steve Wozniak, leaving Denise Richards the lowest vote-getter on Tuesday's Dancing elimination show. By Lorinda Toledo, Associated Press LOS ANGELES She may be the girl next door, but Holly Madison's reality star status was what kept her in the competition on "Dancing With the Stars." Denise Richards earned extra points for her samba during Tuesday's results show, but it didn't help the 38-year-old actress compete with Madison's... (USA Today -- Life)
'Dancing': Who got the boot? Mar 25, 2009
Second celebrity cast off 'Dancing With the Stars. By LORINDA TOLEDO Associated Press Writer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Denise Richards booted from Dancing With the Stars Mar 25, 2009
By LORINDA TOLEDO, Associated Press Writer. Wednesday, March 25, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Three-way tie for first on Dancing Mar 24, 2009
A good week for the athletesOne of last weeks surprises was an improved Lawrence Taylor, who faced the samba this week and said he was stressing ... Lil Kim, Lawrence Taylor and Steve Wozniak are among those who will cha-cha for the mirror ball trophy in Season 8. (MSNBC -- News)
Memphis Back in NCAA Tournament With Stingier D Mar 19, 2009
"I'm saying, 'You're out of your mind. We lost the No. 1 pick in the draft, lost a first-team All-American and lost who might as well have been Lawrence Taylor.". Calipari started watching his team closer and agreed. (Gotigersgo.com)
It's a no go for the Go-Go on DWTS Mar 18, 2009
include rapper Lil Kim, former football star Lawrence Taylor, Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson, country singer Chuck Wicks, reality stars Melissa Rycroft and Holly Madison, and actors David Alan Grier, Gilles Marini and Denise Richards. Bookmark/Share. (KHOU.com, TX)
Coach Calipari Teleconference Quotes Mar 17, 2009
We lost the number one pick in the draft, we lost a first-team All-American and we lost who might as well have been Lawrence Taylor. I told them that they were crazy, but the more I watched, the more that I said, "You know what, we're really good.". (Gotigersgo.com)
Gilles, Melissaare Stars to beat Mar 17, 2009
Lil Kim, Lawrence Taylor and Steve Wozniak are among those who will cha-cha for the mirror ball trophy in Season 8 ... Last week was hard on NFL veteran Lawrence Taylor, but he was another who improved. (MSNBC -- News)
For Patriots, a sprinkling of Peppers talk Mar 17, 2009
FOXBOROUGH - Bill Belichick built his reputation as a defensive guru in part by maximizing the potential of an incredibly gifted pass rusher from the University of North Carolina, Lawrence Taylor. Now, he might be looking to repeat that with another UNC pass-rushing prodigy, Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Steve-O on Dancing Mar 11, 2009
Sure, New York Giants great Lawrence Taylor is also vying for the winners disco ball, and he lives in Broward County. But hes expected to garner more support from the Northeast. (The Palm Beach Post)
Dancing substitutes shine in season debut Mar 10, 2009
NFL legend Lawrence Taylor came in knowing the legacy of football players like Emmitt Smith in fact, he dressed so much like Emmitt did for his first performance that there was quite a resemblance. Lawrence isnt a natural dancer, and he lacks Emmitts billion-watt grin and infectious warmth, but his cha-cha was okay, and the always-game Edyta Sliwinska certainly shook everything she had on his behalf. (MSNBC -- News)
Jewel, Nancy O'Dell drop out of 'Dancing With the Stars' Mar 7, 2009
Other contestants include Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, rapper Lil Kim, former football star Lawrence Taylor, Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson, singers Chuck Wicks and Belinda Carlisle, TV personality Steve-O, and actors David Alan Grier, Gilles Marini and Denise Richards. Bookmark/Share. (KHOU.com, TX)
Triangle boasts 3 Hall of Fame nominees Mar 4, 2009
Former Triangle football stars Dennis Byrd (N.C. State), Clarkston Hines (Duke) and Lawrence Taylor (North Carolina) are among 76 players under consideration for College Football Hall of Fame enshrinement. The list nominees, released today by the National Football Foundation, also includes Marco Coleman and Pat Swilling (Georgia Tech), Gary Collins (Maryland), Deion Sanders (Florida State) and Gino Toretta (Miami) from ACC schools. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Apple's Woz waltzes into the spotlight Feb 24, 2009
He wouldn't make any predictions about the competition -- which include rapper Lil' Kim, Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson and former New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor -- but Wozniak may have a secret weapon in his cult-like following in the tech world. A Facebook page and website have already sprung up to rally tech geeks to vote for him. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
THE TECH CHRONICLES A daily dose of postings from The Chronicle's... Feb 24, 2009
Also scheduled to appear is Lawrence Taylor, the former linebacker for the New York Giants who led his team to victory in two Super Bowl games and is now in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. At Wozniak's home page, , and on a Facebook page, his fellow techies are already trying to organize to sway the vote in his favor. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
The TD Show takes combine by storm Feb 23, 2009
A guy like Reed or Polamalu is as close to a Lawrence Taylor as you get these days. I d love to have that, or something like it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Former New York Pro Bowler Van Pelt dies at 57 Feb 19, 2009
Van Pelt's only winning season with the Giants came in 1981, when Lawrence Taylor was drafted and the team made the playoffs for the first time in 18 seasons. Van Pelt played strong side linebacker with Taylor on the weak side and Harry Carson and Brian Kelley in the middle of a group called the "Crunch Bunch.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Samantha Harris picks top Dancing contender Feb 14, 2009
Lil Kim, Jewel, Lawrence Taylor and Steve Wozniak are among those who will cha-cha for the mirror ball trophy. more photos. (MSNBC -- News)
'Souvenir' actress Smart in hospital Feb 11, 2009
LOS ANGELES ABC says the new season of "Dancing with the Stars" will feature computer guru Steve Wozniak along with husband-and-wife competitors Jewel and Ty Murray and football great Lawrence Taylor. The network announced the field of 13 celebrity competitors Sunday. (Honolulu Advertiser)
NFL Hall of Famer in 'Dancing with Stars' lineup Feb 10, 2009
In a Dec. 8, 2008, file photo Lawrence Taylor, left, a member of the NFL Hall of Fame, talks with Carolina Panthers president Mark Richardson before an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. ABC announced Sunday Feb. 8, 2009, that Taylor will be among the competitors for the eighth season of 'Dancing with the Stars ... Another star athlete in the field is Lawrence Taylor, the former New York Giant and Hall of Famer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
New 'Dancing' Cast Feb 10, 2009
Another star athlete in the field is Lawrence Taylor, the former New York Giant and Hall of Famer. The other celebrity hoofers are Go-Go's lead singer Belinda Carlisle; rapper Lil' Kim; actress Denise Richards; actor-comedian David Alan Grier (Comedy Central's "Chocolate News"); Gilles Marini, who played the neighbor ogled by Kim Cattrall's Samantha in the "Sex and the City" film; Steve-O (MTV's "Wildboyz") and TV host Nancy O'Dell of "Access Hollywood.". (Fox News)
Rapper Lil' Kim joins "Dancing with the Stars" Feb 10, 2009
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Grammy-award winning rapper Lil' Kim, Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson and former New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor will hit the floor for "Dancing With the Stars" when the show returns for an 8th season in March, ABC said on Monday. They will be joined by real-life couples, rodeo athlete Ty Murray and his singer wife Jewel, and country star Chuck Wicks and his girlfriend, two-time "Dancing With the Stars" champion Julianne Hough. (Reuters)
New Dancing cast draws a big, fat yawn Feb 10, 2009
The athletes: In some ways, the most standard-issue Dancing recruits of the season are the athletes, Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson and former New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor. Johnson seems like a good bet, what with the dance elements and body control inherent in gymnastics, but Taylor goes under unpredictable, given that football players tend to have strong fan support and skills anywhere between sublime and ridiculous. (MSNBC -- News)
More reviews Feb 10, 2009
Former NFL great Lawrence Taylor joins Dancing with the Stars ... The first name to jump out at me Lawrence Taylor. (The Palm Beach Post)
Wozniak to hoof it on 'Dancing with the Stars' Feb 9, 2009
LOS ANGELES (AP) - ABC says the new season of "Dancing with the Stars" will feature computer guru Steve Wozniak along with husband & wife competitors Jewel and Ty Murray and football great Lawrence Taylor. The network announced the field of 13 celebrity competitors Sunday. (KOLD.com, AZ)
The Stars Who Will Be Competing in Season 8 Revealed Feb 8, 2009
ABC News: 'DWS' Announces Season 8 Cast. DWS' Announces Season 8 Cast. (ABC News)
Athletes: We'd pay to watch Tiger play Feb 8, 2009
Lawrence Taylor struck fear into opponents. Just ask Joe Theismann. (MSNBC -- Sports)
South Elementary School Honor Roll Mar 20, 2008
DISPUTANTA The following is a list of South Elementary School s third, fourth and fifth grade students who have achieved either the A Honor Roll or the A-B Honor Roll for the Second Nine Weeks. Third Grade A Honor Roll: Caroline Brockwell, Hayden Cleveland, Peyton Collier, David Crowder, Isaiah Deborja, Jhatique Gant, Noah George, Parker Gifford, Brooke Guerrero, Marly Guidry, Nathan Holden, Lilliauna Hopkins, Cecelia Ivey, Ross Johnson, Meredith Keyser, Joey Lee, Ryan Love, Alexandra Owens,... (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
BANKS: Mock Draft, Version 4.0 Mar 15, 2008
But I wouldn't rule out Ohio State defensive end Vernon Gholston, who had a dazzling pro-day showing and might tempt Parcells as an impact speed-rushing 3-4 linebacker in the Lawrence Taylor mold. The Dolphins are reportedly among the teams who will work Gholston out individually. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Top picks not sure where they will land (1) Feb 29, 2008
The Texans announced Wednesday they are negotiating with both Bush and Mario Williams, the North Carolina State defensive end who has been described as a cross between Julius Peppers and Lawrence Taylor, who both played at rival North Carolina. Williams stock has been soaring and Houston owner Bob McNair, who was at Thursday s gathering, insisted there is still discussion over the choice. (Helena Independent Record)
Tico Torres' gala Feb 14, 2008
Others who heeded Torres phone call: Actors Cheech Marin, Jack McGee (TV s Rescue Me) and Jansen Panettiere (brother to 17-year-old Heroes star Hayden Panettiere); Carolyn Kepcher, fired assistant to Donald Trump on The Apprentice; Olympic speed skating hero Dan Jansen; New York Giants greats Lawrence Taylor and Ottis Anderson; Miami Dolphins sack artist Jason Taylor; retired New York Yankees Paul O Neill and Jimmy Key; and free agent catcher Mike Piazza. And then, the Tico Torres Classic stands... (The Palm Beach Post)
Was it the shoes? Local fan says he has secret of Giants' success, as city plans celebration Feb 10, 2008
On hand were Big Blue legends such as Lawrence Taylor, Harry Carson, and Rodney Hampton. Raia praised the current team. (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
VikingUpdate.com Mock Draft - Version 1.0 Feb 9, 2008
Their previous Super Bowl titles were won as a result mostly of the great play of Lawrence Taylor and others like Harry Carson and Carl Banks. Rivers would be a steal this late in the round and, if he has good workouts, could shoot up the board higher. (VikingUpdate.com)
GUNTHER SPEAKS Feb 8, 2008
5 sacks and so does the great, great Lawrence Taylor. Now, you never talk about Leslie ONeal going to the Hall of Fame. (WarPaintIllustrated.com)
Happy birthday, Alice Cooper Feb 5, 2008
Other birthday boys include Dan Quayle, 61, Lawrence Taylor, 49, and Conrad Bain, 85. Lorrie Lynch writes USA WEEKEND's popular Who's News celebrity column every week. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
NFL Adds Six to Hall of Fame Roll Feb 4, 2008
This 6-3, 240-pounder was the most feared outside linebacker in the AFC while Lawrence Taylor was terrorizing the NFC. Tippett set a New England record with 18. 5 sacks in 1984, which led to five straight trips to the Pro Bowl. (Suite101.com)
He's on top of world again Feb 4, 2008
Former Giants stars Lawrence Taylor and Phil Simms were in attendance. It was 21 years ago when Simms established Super Bowl records for most consecutive completions (10) and best completion percentage (88, 22 of 25) as the Giants steamrolled the Denver Broncos, 39-20, in the Rose Bowl. (Boston Globe)
Sights and Sounds Feb 4, 2008
She pointed to the right side of her forehead, where Lawrence Taylor once kissed her, and the left side, where Tiki Barber gave her a peck. "I haven't washed my face there since," Tropp said. (The Palm Beach Post)
Bolts fans pass up payout for Super tix Feb 4, 2008
Before fans were bombarded with rap music, "By The Time I Get To Phoenix'' was played before the game - sounded good and appropriate. ...A neat area to stand and watch the game was in the Red Zone, toward the back of one end zone. But why is it when I say "red zone," Chargers fans still think of the AFC title game and cringe? ...In honor of Tuesday's presidential primary, consider this ticket: Brady-Moss '08. That was on a T-shirt one Patriots fan was wearing. No word if Eli Manning and Plaxico... (North County Times)
Green, Monk, Emmitt Thomas finally elected to Hall of Fame Feb 3, 2008
" Perhaps the most surprising outcome was that Tagliabue, again, did not get enough support. In his 17 years as commissioner, the NFL experienced no labor stoppages, while its revenues from TV contracts skyrocketed. There also were expansions to Jacksonville, Charlotte, Cleveland and Houston under his watch, and several teams moved into new stadiums, many of them built with public funds. But many, including some reporters on the 44-member selection committee, found Tagliabue unapproachable and... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Hall sends out the call to Tippett Feb 3, 2008
His candidacy was boosted by the thinking that if the Giants' Lawrence Taylor was the premier pass rusher of the 1980s, Tippett was next in line. Voters also took into consideration that Tippett spent most of his time on the strong side of the defensive formation, where it is more difficult to generate sacks. (Boston Globe)
Dogged Pierce packs bark - and bite Feb 3, 2008
"Lawrence Taylor, Carl Banks, Harry Carson, Jessie Armstead, Sam Huff . . . [there is] a lot of history.". Defensive end Michael Strahan is still the leader on the Giants' defense, but Pierce has made his presence felt. (Boston Globe)
What's your Super Bowl prediction?North Bergen, Guttenberg residents pull for Big Blue Feb 3, 2008
"I was a big fan of Lawrence Taylor when I was a kid. I think they're great. When they were building the place, I used to walk to the Meadowlands and steal the artificial turf. The Giants only win the Super Bowl when they don't have a quarterback. Giants 21-17.". PC Richard's in West New York on the North Bergen border and Best Buy in Secaucus, also bordering on North Bergen, had wide screen plasma televisions on sale exclusively for the Super Bowl. (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
Celizic: Monk's time for Hall of Fame has come Feb 2, 2008
But he had been overshadows on the Giants by Lawrence Taylor, and his omission for so many years didnt raise the ire of fans in general. Monks situation isnt like that. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Versatile Vrabel always on the move for Patriots Feb 2, 2008
"You can't really talk about outside linebackers without saying [former Giant] Lawrence Taylor and Andre Tippett," Vrabel said this week. "To me, [Tippett] is a guy that rushed, covered, played against the run, and put up a lot of great numbers when linebackers really weren't doing those types of things in the '80s."We get the media guide and I look at those numbers and I'm like, I had a pretty good season, I'm still six sacks away, or whatever, from Tippett. (Boston Globe)
One man's opinion: Tippett is a Hall of Famer Feb 2, 2008
One name: Lawrence Taylor. Tippett had the misfortune of playing virtually his entire career in anonymity in Foxborough at the same time Taylor was becoming the most famous football player on the planet 200 miles to the southwest in East Rutherford, N.J.. (Boston Globe)
Tuna should spark quick turnaround Feb 2, 2008
Then he gets antsy or bored and retirement starts sounding pretty good again, with spring days spent watching baseball at Roger Dean Stadium rather than cooped up in some videotape room watching guys who might be able to do a few of the things that Lawrence Taylor once did. L.T. was a member of the Giants' defense when Parcells first coached in New York, and so was another Hall of Famer, Harry Carson. (The Palm Beach Post)
Green, Carter, Tagliabue among HOF finalists Feb 2, 2008
Tippett was considered the best linebacker in the AFC during an era when Lawrence Taylor ruled the other conference. Tippett was an outstanding pass rusher for New England who also could handle coverage and was a force against the run after coming out of junior college to the pros. (ESPN -- Football News)
Super Bowl: Number Crunching Feb 1, 2008
(Speaking of the Giants' pass rush: If the Giants win, will join Reggie White, Richard Dent and Lawrence Taylor as the only Super Bowl champions on the list of the NFL's top dozen sack artists of all time. . (ESPN -- Football News)
Life full of hits, misses for New York's Tynes Feb 1, 2008
UPDATED: 2 :38 a.m. CDT, February 01, 2008. Friday, February 01, 2008Peter Finney. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Ex-Hawk Tippett deserves Hall of Fame Feb 1, 2008
To put this into perspective, the most Lawrence Taylor ever had over two-consecutive years is 33. 5 sacks, and he was a first ballot Hall of Famer back in 1999. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Klancnik: Best quarterbacks by jersey number Jan 30, 2008
Joe Theismann -- Remembered mostly for the way he left the game (a nasty broken leg from a Lawrence Taylor sack on Monday Night Football), Theismann had a stellar career as the Redskins' inspirational leader. 3. (ESPN -- Football News)
Celizic: Strahans return may have fairy tale ending Jan 30, 2008
Hed made it up there with Reggie White, Lawrence Taylor and Bruce Smith when discussion turned to the subject of the greatest pass-rusher of the past 25 years. Hed also been to the Super Bowl in 2001, a game that ended in a crushing loss to Baltimore and virtually zero memories. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Derrick Thomas: A fourth chance at the HOF Jan 30, 2008
But when it comes to rushing the passer, only one other linebacker drew the attention Derrick Thomas did - Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor. From 1989-1991, Thomas played in a 3-4 scheme, primarily as a blitzing linebacker in passing situations. (WarPaintIllustrated.com)
Support for Tippett grows Jan 27, 2008
Houston Chronicle reporter John McClain said Tippett's candidacy is strengthened by the feeling that "if not for Lawrence Taylor, he would have been the premier linebacker in the league in the 1980s. As it was, he wasn't too far behind.". McClain believes Tippett will ultimately be inducted, but he's not sure it will be this year. (Boston Globe)
Falcons shouldn't feel embarrassed Jan 25, 2008
Come on now, comparing Lawrence Taylor to Singletary is streching it a bit. THough I love them both, LT was not as clean cut and respectable as Singletary. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Hostetler can relate to Eli's rollercoaster ride Jan 23, 2008
With their second Super Bowl title in five years, Bill Parcells and Lawrence Taylor cemented their spots as legendary Giants. But Hostetler managed to find some room in Giants lore, too. (ESPN -- Football News)
Still time to join the Super Bowl crew Jan 21, 2008
Among those attending the dinner will be Ditka, Dick Butkus, "Mean" Joe Greene, Lawrence Taylor, Michael Irvin, Ed "Too Tall" Jones and Fred Belitnikoff. Fans can attend a VIP autograph reception and then be seated at a table with one of the NFL legends. (AZCentral -- News)
Dolphins chat Jan 18, 2008
He could be the pass-rushing force that Parcells has always loved (Lawrence Taylor, Demarcus Ware, etc. . (The Palm Beach Post)
Wearing out opponents Jan 11, 2008
He said then he expected Ware to blossom into a Lawrence Taylor-like force ... "I think he has the potential to be better than Lawrence Taylor," Crayton said. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Football stars lend support Jan 9, 2008
Dozens of former NFL stars, including New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor, Cincinnati Bengals offensive lineman Anthony Muoz, and Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders, also were on hand to lend their support. "This is an opportunity to support the guys that laid the foundation for the game," Muoz said. (AZCentral -- Sports)
GMAC Bowl Day Four; Wilcox Honored Jan 5, 2008
The Super Bowl champion talked about the injury that linked him and Lawrence Taylor together as well as how his pronunciation of his last name changed. MOBILE, ALA.-A successful Toledo businessman and former Bowling Green State University athlete has been presented a Champion of Life award by the GMAC Bowl and GMAC Financial Services. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Latta, O'Reilly And Woodard Win The Patterson Medal For 2006-07 Jan 5, 2008
Patterson Medal Winners 1924-- Monk McDonald (football, basketball, baseball) 1925-- M.D. Bonner (football) 1926-- Jack Cobb (basketball) 1927-- Ad Warren (football, boxing, wrestling) 1928-- Galen Elliott (track) 1929-- Henry Satterfield (basketball) 1930-- Ray Farris, Sr. (football, boxing, baseball) 1931-- Henry House (football, baseball) 1932-- Staton McIver (football) 1933-- Stuart Chandler (football) 1934-- Virgil Weathers (basketball) 1935-- Harry Williamson (track) 1936-- Harry... (Tarheelblue.com)
