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)
Tebow's SEC legacy Oct 27, 2009
"Inside the 20-yard line, he has the greatest knack for getting in the end zone through physical ability since (1956 Heisman Trophy winner and pro football hall of famer) Paul Hornung, and I saw some great ones between Hornung and Tebow.". Cannon had an interesting insight into Tebow's running form. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Extra Points: Off-Week Gaming Oct 18, 2009
Lee Pace steered No. 5 in Green Bay Gold to more Electric Football touchdowns than Paul Hornung ever thought about scoring in real life. Write him at. (Tarheelblue.com)
Three Paths to Glory: Football is the subject of new books Oct 11, 2009
Lombardi found several key players out of position, most notably Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Paul Hornung, and instinctively put them in the right positions, Hornung to halfback. Most importantly, he singled out a discouraged young quarterback from Alabama whom his assistants did not like. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
V Foundation plans bocce tournament Oct 6, 2009
Celebrities expected to participate in this year s event include: NFL hall-of-famer Paul Hornung; former NFL All-pro lineman and current radio color commentator Will Wolford; former University of Louisville basketball coach Denny Crum; University of Louisville head baseball coach Dan McDonnell; Louisville Bats radio broadcasters Jim Kelch and Matt Andrews; and John Asher, vice president of communications for. Teams and celebrities will pair up to participate in a round-robin tournament of bocce,... (Louisville Business First, KY)
Column: Locker should be in Heisman conversation Sep 19, 2009
Notre Dame quarterback Paul Hornung, in 1956, was the first player on a losing team to win the Heisman Trophy. There won t be a second. (Longview Daily News, WA)
McCARTNEY:How the trio ranks historically Aug 29, 2009
Long ago, staying in the national title race wasn't a prerequisite (see Paul Hornung, the 1956 winner who quarterbacked a 2-8 Notre Dame team) and mid-major players actually stood a chance. These days, no player from outside a BCS school has finished higher than third in voting since San Diego State's Marshall Faulk finished second to Gino Torreta in 1992. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Mailbag: Who is waiting to replace Weis? Aug 8, 2009
Notre Dame's Paul Hornung won it in 1956 despite playing for a team that finished 2-8. The Irish scored 14 or fewer points in six of their 10 games that season. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
THE BELL TOLLS: Goodell shows there's flexibility in his stern hand Jul 29, 2009
When Pete Rozelle suspended NFL stars Alex Karras and Paul Hornung for an entire season in the 1960s for their ties to gambling, he didn't have to get the union to sign off. Even so, and despite Goodell's M.O. for thoroughness, new NFL Players Association chief DeMaurice Smith told me last week that the Commish's power will be a point of contention as talks progress for a new collective bargaining agreement. (USA Today -- Sports)
Favre feels 'pretty good,' vows decision by camp Jul 16, 2009
DONALD DRIVER: PAUL HORNUNG. The former Packers and Jets quarterback said surgery to repair a biceps tendon in his throwing arm was successful and that he has enough velocity to return to the NFL. He's just not sure whether that means he'll be able to compete for an entire season. (USA Today -- Sports)
Sneak peek at the new magazine May 26, 2009
Im looking at Paul Hornung and Ray Nitschke and Willie Wood and Reggie White and all the other great players and Im thinking, Geez, Im in here with these guys. It was a little overwhelming, Keller said. (PackerReport.com)
Michael Vick's future: What's next? May 21, 2009
The one-year suspensions of Paul Hornung and Alex Karras for gambling don t provide any guidance. Previously, they were the league s longest suspensions. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Michael FarberON THE FLY May 13, 2009
"Unless we can crank up the necessary level of emotional involvement," Ward continued, "Well ... That should no longer be a problem. Carolina forward took care of that by using Ward as a punching bag in the closing minutes of Game 5 on Sunday. Walker dropped his gloves and threw an overhand right that struck Ward, gloved hands still at his side, in the face. For his discipline and his troubles, Ward might have suffered a broken orbital bone. He made the trip to Raleigh for Game 6, and has said... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Ice Bowl changed history for teams Apr 3, 2009
Packers legend, NFL Hall of Famer and Heisman Trophy winner Paul Hornung will be the master of ceremonies. The event, which will include silent and live auction items, raffles and plenty of great conversation, promises to be extremely entertaining. (PackerReport.com)
10 questions Mar 27, 2009
The one-year suspensions of Paul Hornung and Alex Karras don t provide any guidance. Vick will have to explain why he lied to Goodell about the dogfighting operation and show remorse. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
/C O R R E C T I O N -- Meaningful Entertainment/ Mar 3, 2009
g. Lance Armstrong, Mario Andretti, Martina Navratilova, Joe Frazier, Bob Cousy, Billie Jean King, Paul Hornung, Tim Duncan, Jason Kidd), many of whom have appeared at the museum and helped to promote it. The purchase opportunity is exceptional and unprecedented on several levels, according to the SmA's Founder and one its three Board Members, Philip Schwalb. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
