Notebook: Little to no rest for linemen Nov 6, 2008
Moreno is 10 yards short of becoming the second player in Georgia to have back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons after Herschel Walker. Allen is among 13 semifinalists for the Jim Thorpe Award given to the top collegiate defensive back. (Athens Banner-Herald)
By The Numbers: Florida vs. Georgia Nov 1, 2008
Herschel Walker did it from 1980-82. 714 - Words in the July statement Richt referred reporters to this week when asked about the celebration penalty. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Key player in UGa-UF is Moreno Nov 1, 2008
Moreno doesn't have to be Herschel Walker, but it's imperative that Georgia's sophomore tailback puts up numbers that move the chains and eat up clock. Moreno was phenomenal (33 carries, 188 yards) against a weaker UF defense in last year's 42-30 Bulldog victory. (Florida Times-Union)
Come out and play: 'Dogs, Gators to unleash firepower Nov 1, 2008
But so is Moreno, who leads the SEC with 925 yards and 12 touchdowns rushing and is coming off two of his best games of the season - 172 yards against Vanderbilt and 163 yards against LSU. He needs just 75 yards to become only the second player in school history to rush for 1,000 in consecutive seasons (Herschel Walker, 1980-83). Moreno has carried the ball at least 21 times in the past three games and is averaging 18. (Florida Times-Union)
Randle joins Vikings HOF candidates Oct 31, 2008
Other players who spent all or a portion of their careers with the Vikings include RB Herschel Walker, TE Steve Jordan, DT John Randle, DE Chris Doleman, LB Darryl Talley and safety Joey Browner. Randle is among 11 players in their first year of eligibility, a list that includes DE Bruce Smith, TE Shannon Sharpe and defensive back Rod Woodson. (VikingUpdate.com)
Knowshon plays way back onto Heisman radar Oct 31, 2008
" Moreno needs just 75 yards to become only the second Bulldog after Heisman winner Herschel Walker to put together back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons. Georgia hasn't had a player invited to New York as a Heisman Trophy finalist since Garrison Hearst in 1992. "Anytime you've got someone who has a chance to be classified or even be in the running for the greatest individual player, yeah, you take pride in that," fullback Brannan Southerland said. "If Knowshon were to get invited, that's a... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Five burning questions about Georgia-Florida Oct 30, 2008
Another note on Moreno: Only one back in Georgia history (Herschel Walker) has rushed for over 1,000 yards in consecutive seasons. With 76 yards on Saturday Moreno will become the second. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Smith: Lastinger makes lasting impression with drive Oct 30, 2008
Herschel Walker gained 65 of those yards. With the game on the line, who better to have in the lineup than Herschel. (Athens Banner-Herald)
UGa-UF is star-laden talent show Oct 30, 2008
" Richt can't even begin to pick his poison. Tim Tebow owns a Heisman, but he's only a fraction of Georgia's containment problem. Last year, defenses would roll coverage to UF wide receiver Percy Harvin, then hold their breath whenever Brandon James fielded a punt or kick. Now they have to account for running backs Chris Rainey and Jeff Demps, who can scoot through holes about as big as a postage stamp. Florida and Georgia have the highest-scoring, most-explosive offenses in the Southeastern... (Florida Times-Union)
Steelers' Woodson among '09 nominees for Pro Hall of Fame (Today) Oct 29, 2008
Running Backs -- Ottis Anderson, Roger Craig, Terrell Davis, Greg Pruitt (also KR/PR), Herschel Walker, Ricky Watters. Wide Receivers -- Cliff Branch, Harold Carmichael, Cris Carter, Wes Chandler, Gary Clark, Isaac Curtis, Henry Ellard, Irving Fryar, Roy Green, Harold Jackson, Herman Moore, Stanley Morgan, Andre Reed, Sterling Sharpe. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
National implications revving up rivalry Oct 27, 2008
Second-ranked Georgia rolled into Jacksonville undefeated (8-0) and was powered by freshman running back Herschel Walker. Florida was a surprising 6-1 and in contention for the SEC title. (Florida Times-Union)
Tigers set for pivotal game vs. Bulldogs Oct 25, 2008
It is commonly noted, for example, that Herschel Walker never played in Tiger Stadium. Overall, the programs marinated in more than 100 years of Southern football have played each other just 26 times, with the Tigers holding a narrow 14-11-1 edge in the series. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Chat transcript with Baseball America Oct 17, 2008
You know, that might be a Herschel Walker kind of trade to bring into the metroplex market. You know, how the Cowboys got all that talent for Herschel Walker from the Vikings. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Nickson out, Adams in at QB for Vandy Oct 14, 2008
Legendary Georgia running back Herschel Walker made the all-time college football all-star list for "Sports Illustrated: The College Football Book" in book stores Wednesday. Only one player per school could be represented on the list of 26 players and two coaches. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Please explain Vols' dominance over UGA Oct 8, 2008
And, yes, dominance is the operative word here, which sort of makes you wonder about something: How in the name of Herschel Walker running over Bill Bates have the Volunteers won three of the last four games over the Bulldogs. Not only that, Tennessee has whipped Georgia by a composite score of 86-47 during the past two seasons. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
MORENO'S BROAD APPEAL Oct 6, 2008
Knowshon s hometown rallies behind Bulldogs. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
UGA: Decisive loss doesn't crush Dogs' Oct 5, 2008
The Bulldogs ran out for the opener ranked No. 1 in the nation, a powerhouse of a team that seemingly had everything in place for a run at its first national title since the Herschel Walker era. A veteran quarterback in Matthew Stafford. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Irish Looking To Celebrate A Good Homecoming Against Bleckley Co. Oct 5, 2008
Herschel Walker dominated high school football and Rashard can, too. He does it all. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
T-Boz rumored to be on 'Celebrity Apprentice' Oct 4, 2008
-NBA player Herschel Walker ... Rodney, remind me again which NBA team Herschel Walker played for ... When did Herschel Walker play in the NBA. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Heisman coming to Allatoona High Oct 3, 2008
The University of Georgia has had two Heisman winners: Frank Sinkwich in 1942 and Herschel Walker in 1982. George Rogers, who played at Duluth High and the Univeristy of South Carolina, won in 1980. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
No "I" in Statistics Week 5 Sep 25, 2008
The great Herschel Walker never had a chance to run crazy against a Bear Bryant defense ... Herschel Walker: 21 TD. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Editorial: A heartfelt wish for Munson in retirement Sep 24, 2008
Even fans who were too young to have heard them live can get goosebumps listening to Munson's description of Herschel Walker's first touchdown run in 1980: "Oh, you Herschel Walker. ... He just ran right through two men ... My God, a freshman." Or the 1980 win over Florida, when Munson broke through a chair while calling a 93-yard game-winning Buck Belue-to-Lindsay Scott pass and predicted: "Man, is there going to be some property destroyed tonight." Or how about the 1982 victory over Auburn... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Decision saddens fans Sep 23, 2008
"We hand it off to Herschel. There's a hole. Five, 10, 12. He's running over people. Oh, you Herschel Walker! My God Almighty! He ran right through two men. Herschel ran right over two men. They had him dead away inside the 9. Herschel Walker went 16 yards. He drove right over orange shirts, just driving and running with those big thighs. My God, a freshman!" ... The Bulldogs trailed by 13 in the second half at Tennessee when freshman Herschel Walker came off the bench. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Prep: Rebels, Bulldogs set for battle Sep 23, 2008
MATHIS WATCH: With 217 yards rushing Friday, Thomas Jefferson Academy senior Derrick Mathis moved past Herschel Walker on Georgia's all-time rushing list. Mathis has gained 6,246 yards. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Lasting memories of Munson DISCUSS Sep 23, 2008
And I told the folks there that Larry Munson was as much a part of Georgia football as Vince Dooley, Herschel Walker, Sanford Stadium, and Uga. He was the emotional connection between the fans and the program. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Fans of Georgia connect Sep 20, 2008
" Bodie's and Travers' mothers attended Georgia at the same time as Baldwin - a fact that made him feel old, Baldwin said. "Both our moms always talk about seeing Herschel Walker and what it was like in Athens back then," Travers said. "They always talk about seeing Herschel Walker walking around town and it wasn't any big deal. " Baldwin grew up in Phoenix and much of his family has Arizona State ties. He followed the advice of a mentor and took a chance on going to Athens in its glory years.... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Olin's Mailbag: Could this be Georgia's year? Sep 19, 2008
Herschel Walker, that glorious running back, was just a freshman. More perfect seasons and national championships were sure to follow. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Prep: Mathis rushes past milestone Sep 18, 2008
His career total of 6,029 yards is 108 behind Georgia alum Herschel Walker on the state's all-time rushing list. Other than Mathis, 14 players have rushed for more than 6,000 yards, according to the Georgia High School Football Historians Association. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Richt has Georgia on the right track Sep 17, 2008
The Bulldogs hadn't won a title in 19 years, since the glory days of Herschel Walker. In the South, where football Saturdays are celebrated like holidays, that wasn't a drought. (AZCentral -- Sports)
HERSCHELWALKER Sep 16, 2008
WICHITA FALLS, Texas -- When Herschel Walker talked about the best thing that ever happened to him, he didn't mention anything about his storied football career. He didn't cite playing 12 years as a running back for the Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants, and Minnesota Vikings - or winning the Heisman Trophy in 1982. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Ridgeland's Bowman picks 'Bama over UGA Sep 8, 2008
There are exceptions, but with all due respect, we grow up dreaming of playing tween the hedges , participating in the Dawg Walk, ringing the bell, hearing 95,000 of our closest friends barking in the stands of Sanford Stadium, and if you don t mind me saying so the grounds where Herschel Walker, Moonpie Wilson, Lindsey Scott, Buck Belue, Terrell Davis, Charlie Trippi, Fran Tarkenton, Frank Sienkwich (sp), Vince Dooley, Wally Butts, Uga s I-VII and many, many others to us are hallowed too. There... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The Fives: Unable to break the circle, I look to raise a Vikings fan Sep 8, 2008
But in 1989, they pulled off a tour de force of front office mismanagement when they traded away five key players and six draft picks -- a number of them first and second rounders -- for running back Herschel Walker ... However, that back was not Herschel Walker. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Fast Friday is over, now it's game time Sep 6, 2008
Home of Herschel Walker and untold thousands of rednecks saying GO FALCONS AND MAKE A STATEMENT TO THE REST OF THE LEAGUE. By CHASMAN. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Uncle Bulldog Sam pens his hopes for the Bulldogs' winning season Sep 6, 2008
The creative seeds to make a parody song proclaiming UGA football greatness were planted that year when another parody aligned music to Charlie Daniels' "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" with a ditty about Herschel Walker the year his team triumphed in New Orleans at the Sugar Bowl. The stellar athletic performance seemed more like a swan song for Ward, though, who joined so many fans in watching the team gradually sour thereafter. (Athens Banner-Herald)
ECI's Washaun Ealey Sep 3, 2008
Height: 5'11" Weight: 210 40: 4.45 Rating: Recruiting Information Schools Considering: Schools Visited: Worth Noting Committed to Georgia. Player Performance Strengths Fast; strong; great vision; quick feet; blocks well; catches well; runs good routes; leader; tenacious. Questionables Hasn't peaked yet; academics Player Updates 1:32 p.m. Friday, August 22, 2008 After Herschel Walker played his first college game against Tennessee in 1980, Georgia sideline reporter Loran Smith shared a quick... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Meet the new Uga Aug 30, 2008
Dubbed as the Dog of the Decade, Uga IV accompanied Herschel Walker to the Heisman Trophy ceremony and was given the highest honor available to UGA mascots the Georgia varsity letter. During his eight-year career, the Bulldogs compiled a record of 77-27-4. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
By the numbers: Georgia Southern vs. Georgia Aug 30, 2008
His 1,334 yards last season are behind only Herschel Walker (1980, 1981, 1982) and Garrison Hearst (1992). 6 - Number of players suspended or dismissed after offseason incidents. (Athens Banner-Herald)
In demand: UGA Knowshon Moreno jerseys Aug 29, 2008
Generally Nike selects only about four or five numbers for production and one of those is always Herschel Walker s 34, according to Alan Thomas, Georgia s associate athletics director for external affairs. Last season those numbers included 6 (Kregg Lumpkin) and 20 (Thomas Brown) and a lot of 7s, but no 24s. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Georgia So. at Georgia Preview Aug 29, 2008
"Richt returns eight starters to an offense that scored 40 or more points six times last season, including Heisman Trophy hopefuls in quarterback Matthew Stafford and tailback Knowshon Moreno.Stafford, a junior, has already made 21 starts, and passed for 2,523 yards, 19 touchdowns and 10 interceptions last season.Moreno, an all-conference selection last year, rushed for 1,396 yards and 14 touchdowns, the best season by a Georgia freshman tailback since Herschel Walker in the Bulldogs' last... (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Football seasons approach signals many North-South differences Aug 27, 2008
SOUTH: Herschel Walker and Peyton Manning. Parking. (New Iberia, LA)
WP: College football season loaded with talent Aug 27, 2008
It might be the first time since the early 1980s, when the college ranks were populated by the likes of Herschel Walker, John Elway and Dan Marino, that there's so much experienced talent returning. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
The most wonderful time of the year Aug 27, 2008
Rockne, Red Grange, Glen Davis and Doc Blanchard, Parseghian, JoPa, Ernie Davis, Staubach, Herschel Walker, Sammy Baugh, Doak Walker, Hayes and Schembechler. The ledger of the immortals is well nigh endless. (Southern Miss Sports -- Rivals.com)
No more into the breach Aug 26, 2008
Gators should hope Superman finds a sidekick - CBS News. Gators should hope Superman finds a sidekick. (CBS News)
Dawg Post's Next Big Thing Aug 26, 2008
Knowshon Moreno, when he wasnt busy thrashing opponents on the way to being the biggest thing at Georgia since Herschel Walker, could understand what was going through last season. After all, it was Moreno who sat on the sideline his first fall in Athens waiting for his shot to prove that the. (DawgPost.com)
Bradley's Buzz: From Knowshon to Algernon Aug 25, 2008
And, having been on the receiving end of two of those calls, I can attest that Herschel Walker never once asked if we were done. Why is this worth mentioning. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Fifteen-hour trek from N.J. to Georgia right path for Moreno Aug 24, 2008
" Richt figured he might have lost both players right there and then. Eventually, he landed them both. In the land of Springsteen and a Queen Moreno is from the Belford section of Middletown, a 42-square mile community of more than 67,000. Commuters like its proximity to New York City. Middletown is just 25 miles south across the Raritan Bay. Bruce Springsteen lives in nearby Rumson. Jon Bon Jovi is also from these parts and is a big supporter of Pop Warner football. The locals also can claim... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Olympics were a lot of things, but they were never boring Aug 24, 2008
I'll take Bo Jackson and Herschel Walker in their prime and put them in any sport you can think up, and I like my chances. At least you knew those guys would give you their best and make no excuses, win or lose. (The Trentonian, NJ)
MARCH TO MIAMI: Sizing up the season's key components Aug 22, 2008
TB Knowshon Moreno, Georgia The first Bulldog since Herschel Walker in 1982 to rush for 100 or more yards in five games in a row and the 12th to rush for 1,000-plus yards in a season. QB Todd Reesing, Kansas Good things come in small packages for the Jayhawks, who didn't overlook the diminutive signal-caller during recruiting time. (USA Today -- Sports)
Now or never: Mystics owner fumes over losing Aug 20, 2008
"The move that prompted Tuesday's conference call was the trade last week that sent respected veteran Taj McWilliams-Franklin to Detroit for a pair of young players and a draft pick. Johnson -- making a daring statement in a Redskins town -- compared the trade to the Dallas Cowboys' decision to trade Herschel Walker in 1989, part of a rebuilding plan that eventually led to three Super Bowl titles."Our issue has not been lack of effort. It has been lack of talent," Johnson said. "This is pro... (ESPN -- WNBA)
Just call me 'The aggregator' Aug 19, 2008
com also calls Knowshon Moreno the next Herschel Walker in Cadillac Williams body ... Herschel Walker, it says here, was the closest thing to a one-man team in the modern era of football ... Herschel Walker was a better football player than Bo. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Tebow, Harvin up for Walter Camp Award Aug 19, 2008
Herschel Walker, Bo Jackson and Danny Wuerffel are the SEC players to win the award in its 40 year history. Related Stories. (FightinGators.com)
Big-time player at small school Aug 18, 2008
After Herschel Walker played his first college game against Tennessee in 1980, Georgia sideline reporter Loran Smith shared a quick opinion with SEC football fans. I don t want to hear anything more about Class A football, Smith said in a quote that Georgia fans often repeat whenever anyone questions a player from small-town Georgia trying to make it on college football s big stage. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Dawgs tabbed Tops in the Land Aug 18, 2008
The elusive Moreno, who rushed for 1,334 yards and 14 touchdowns last year in the best season for a Georgia freshman tailback since Herschel Walker, could be the better Heisman Trophy candidate. Curran, also only a sophomore, had seven tackles and two sacks in the Sugar Bowl rout of Hawaii to show he may be ready for a breakout year. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Georgia AP's preseason No. 1 Aug 17, 2008
The Bulldogs return 16 starters, including quarterback Matthew Stafford, already being touted as a future first-round draft pick, and running back Knowshon Moreno, who became the first Georgia freshman to run for 1,000 yards since Herschel Walker did it while leading the Bulldogs to the national title in 1980. Stafford has been starting since his freshman season, and so far has been more of a caretaker quarterback than a star for the Bulldogs. (MSNBC -- Sports)
UGA: Moreno can't miss talk of draft status Aug 17, 2008
Moreno rushed for 1,334 yards, the most for a Georgia freshman since Herschel Walker in 1980, and 14 touchdowns. Those close to him back home in New Jersey aren't in unison about what Moreno might do. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Opinions vary on Moreno's future Aug 17, 2008
" That's a scenario that is now a possibility after Moreno had a breakthrough season in 2007. Moreno rushed for 1,334 yards, the most for a Georgia freshman since Herschel Walker in 1980, and 14 touchdowns. Those close to him back home in New Jersey aren't in unison about what Moreno might do. "There's no doubt in my mind that this boy will stay at UGA until he graduates," said Dr. Jean D'Arcy Maculaitis, who runs a testing center in New Jersey that Moreno attended when he was in high school. "I... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Fans Take in Picture Day Aug 17, 2008
I think hes about the second coming of Herschel Walker, Silvers said. Silvers was not alone in his excitement. (DawgPost.com)
UGA: Dooley's biggest recruit Aug 15, 2008
"I actually recruited him harder than I had recruited Herschel Walker.". The hiring of Felton, Dooley said, has been one of his finest. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Wells leads pack in running back rankings Aug 15, 2008
The Buzz: Which sophomore sensation is growing more tired of the comparisons: Moreno to Herschel Walker or McCoy to Tony Dorsett. 4. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE SPORTS BUDGET Aug 10, 2008
FBCGEORGIA (Clegg, Lindy's Sports) -- Georgia thinks its time to be No. 1 again for the first time since the days of Herschel Walker. But are the Bulldogs really that good. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
BCS turns 10, Tebow tries for number 2 Aug 9, 2008
That will make it awfully difficult for Georgia to win its first national title since Herschel Walker carried the Bulldogs to a championship in 1980. Our goal was to try to focus on the moment, not on way down the road, Richt said recently. (Montana Standard, MT)
Vince Dooley's other passion: Gardening Aug 9, 2008
Dooley took to gardening like Herschel Walker to the end zone. One class led to another, and under Dirr's tutelage, Dooley quickly became a master of azaleas, camellias and Japanese maples. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Moreno's shoulder 'nagging him' Aug 9, 2008
Former Georgia greats Herschel Walker, Kevin Butler and Lindsay Scott are expected to attend the charity event, which will benefit Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Tickets are sold out. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Will cover jinx dog Georgia's season? Aug 8, 2008
Georgia will try to overcome a jinx that first hit the school in 1981 when running back Herschel Walker was on the Aug. 31 cover. Less than a month later, he fumbled twice and failed to score in the defending national champ's 13-3 loss at Clemson. (The Augusta Chronicle)
QBs Heisman formula? Just win baby Aug 6, 2008
The exception was Georgia's Herschel Walker who in 1982 had a lower yards-per-game figure than Oklahoma State's Ernest Anderson. Walker, few will argue, was the most devastating rusher college football has ever seen. (MSNBC -- Sports)
