Why LT wouldn't survive in this era Oct 17, 2008
-- Simms isn't sure Lawrence Taylor could survive in today's NFL. Simms says people treat pro athletes much differently today in public. When they go out to clubs, it's a recipe for trouble. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Heels Heading to Hooville Oct 16, 2008
Bill Parcells and Bill Belichick mastered the defensive set in the 1980s, utilizing UNC alum Lawrence Taylor and Carl Banks at the outside linebacker spots to wreak havoc on opposing quarterbacks. Groh joined the Giants staff as linebackers coach in 1989, explaining his current use of the scheme. (InsideCarolina.com)
Dawson, Flack To Receive 2007-08 Patterson Medals Oct 10, 2008
" Flack hit .379 in the 2006 College World Series as the Tar Heels advanced to the championship round against Oregon State and finished second in the nation. "Chad was a great leader and the consummate team player," says Fox. Flack, who played both first and third base, is the third baseball player in as many years to win the Patterson Medal, joining Andrew Miller in 2006 and Robert Woodard in 2007. Dawson is the second field hockey player to win the award and the first since in 1998. The... (Tarheelblue.com)
Super Bowl champ visits West Oct 10, 2008
Rouson played running back for the Giants, backing up Joe Morris and playing alongside guys like Phil Simms, Lawrence Taylor and Harry Carson. Monday, Rouson, who played collegiately at Colorado, dropped in and provided some words of inspiration for the Warriors, who are winless through six games this season. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Derek Nicholson: The Nicholson Tradition Oct 3, 2008
His father, Darrell, played alongside Lawrence Taylor at North Carolina and in the NFL and the CFL. The oldest Nicholson brother, Darrell, Jr., played at Wingate College in North Carolina and A.J. was a star linebacker and an All-ACC Honorable Mention player at Florida State. Nicholson is the youngest boy and the middle child in the three sibling family. (Seminoles.com)
Butch Davis Radio Show Quotes Oct 3, 2008
Carolina has had some phenomenal linebackers Brian Simmons was a great player, Brandon Spoon was a great player, and certainly Tommy Thigpen its had its history of some outstanding linebackers, none better than Lawrence Taylor. But those two kids have started the move for us to try to get faster and more athletic. (InsideCarolina.com)
Beasts of NFC Eastare the NFL's elite Sep 24, 2008
Opinion: Beasts of NFC East are the NFL's elite - NFL- nbcsports. Beasts of NFC East are the NFL's elite. (MSNBC -- Sports)
ECU’s catching recruits; NCSU’s Irving catching people’s eyes Sep 19, 2008
Irving, a New York Giants fan, said the number 56 is an ode to Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor. Like so many of the opposing QBs that faced LT, Holtz said that ECU quarterback Patrick Pinkney will definitely take note of where NCSU s 56 lines up. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Sports authors discuss newly published books Sep 18, 2008
Bavaro said "Rough and Tumble" has ties to some of his real teammates including notorious linebacker Lawrence Taylor, or "LT." Bavaro said in the novel, the team's star linebacker enjoys a carefree nightlife which threatens team chemistry. "The characters are composites of guys I played with, even down to high school," he said. (Northeastern News, MA)
Dixon will be hitting close to home Sep 17, 2008
There's retired New York Giants legend Lawrence Taylor, Baltimore Ravens veteran Ray Lewis and San Diego Chargers star Shawne Merriman. Dixon said he watches film every week and said one area he can improve on is working on his "vision," though scouts have repeatedly lauded his ability, as a linebacker, to be all over the field -- keeping tabs on tight ends, getting by offensive linemen, chasing down the quarterback and taking down a running back. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Tom VerducciINSIDE BASEBALL Sep 10, 2008
Some have arranged schemes to maximize unique talents such as Lawrence Taylor, Troy Polamalu and Shawne Merriman. So how can it be that 30 major league baseball managers have decided to use their bullpen essentially in the exact same manner. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Fans' guide '08 Sep 2, 2008
(Lawrence Taylor in 1986 was the last player at another position to win the award. Here are some candidates who might hold the hardware. (USA Today -- Sports)
Celebrity golf and poker to be part of Super Bowl fan mix Aug 30, 2008
Other confirmed celebrities include Olympic gold medalist swimmer Ed Moses, NFL Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor, former Super Bowl quarterback Jim McMahon and actor Alfonso Ribeiro. Funds raised will go to the , a Tempe, Ariz. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
The Huddle: Report raises Strahan-back-to-Giants talk Aug 25, 2008
"Would I like Michael to be a New York Giant this season? Absolutely. Absolutely. Will he be? I have no idea. I don't even want to put a percentage on it but things changed very quickly [Saturday] night and if one of the potential solutions is to reach out to Michael, worst-case, it's certainly worth a phone call.''The Daily News to insiders who pegged Strahan's return as "doubtful" and said it would take an $8 million salary (a figure the Giants refused to match before Strahan's retirement) to... (USA Today -- Sports)
Georgia's Tripp plays line numbers game Aug 23, 2008
In his book, The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game, author Michael Lewis writes that since the advent of specialized pass rushers such as Lawrence Taylor, left tackle has become the most important line position in the NFL. Since 2004, Lewis reports, left tackles have commanded an average of $3 million more per season than their counterparts to the right. So scouting directors and general managers frantically search for similar athletic freaks to play left tackle. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Experiencing New York City when Favre’s arrival was announced Aug 16, 2008
Lawrence Taylor s Giants were popular, but Favre is the biggest football star there since the Jets signed a swaggering Joe Namath out of Alabama 43 years ago. Personally, I hope he leads the Jets to the Super Bowl. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
ESPN Promotion Nets Pro Football 'Legends' Aug 9, 2008
They'll then watch the game in a luxury box, with NFL legends including Marcus Allen, Lawrence Taylor, Tony Dorsett and Ronnie Lott. Talkback. (Multichannel News)
Parenting problem shouldn't block Rickey Aug 7, 2008
Sure, he wasn't as dominant as Lawrence Taylor (how many were. and didn't get the benefit of playing in a large market, where appreciation of his skills would have been as it was here, bordering on adoration. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Frank Caliendo and Jay Mohr Join Midway's Blitz: The League(R) II Roster Aug 7, 2008
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Midway Games Inc. (NYSE: - ), a leading interactive entertainment industry publisher and developer, today announced that top talent including, Frank Caliendo, host of Frank TV and known for his impressions of legendary football broadcaster John Madden, President George W. Bush and Al Pacino, and Hollywood A-lister and former host of Last Comic Standing, Jay Mohr, have been recruited to join Lawrence Taylor in the upcoming release of Blitz: The League II. The voice... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Alls well that ends well: Tippetts in the Hall Aug 6, 2008
Most agree that he was cursed by having played in the same era as Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor, a truly great player and a blessed one. Blessed by playing in the mouthy media center of America. (Weymouth News, MA)
Green, Monk get salute from fans Aug 3, 2008
" Others reflected on how they learned the game and what helped them aspire to Hall of Fame careers. Tippett, a fearsome pass rusher in the mold of Lawrence Taylor, talked about how he and his teammates at Iowa would pretend they played for the Pittsburgh Steelers in their black-and-gold uniforms. Tippett's choice was Dennis Winston. "In my youth, I watched every game I could. I studied all the great players - Lambert, Ham, Bobby Bell and many others," he said. "Some kids play cops and robbers. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Spotlight: Andre Tippett, A Patriot Legend Aug 3, 2008
Four of the other linebackers on the team are already in the Hall of Fame, which includes Lawrence Taylor, Mike Singletary, Ted Hendricks, and Jack Lambert ... Tippett was sometimes compared to and mostly overshadowed in the 80 s by arguably the greatest outside linebacker in the history of the NFL, Lawrence Taylor ... I have so much respect for Lawrence Taylor He opened a lot of doors for a lot of other guys to come into the league. (PatriotsInsider.com)
Gamers hit the virtual gridiron early Aug 2, 2008
Those looking for a more mature-rated take on football can pick up Midway Games "Blitz: The League II," an arcade-style game featuring former New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor that explores the grittier side of the sport - minus the NFL license. EA Sports has the NFL license locked up through 2012. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Hall of Famers finally get their due Aug 2, 2008
"Wingo said he can only imagine the recognition Patriots standout linebacker Tippett would've received had the circumstances during his career been different."Lawrence Taylor got all the headlines but Tippett was pretty darn good," said Wingo. "I thought he was a lot like Lawrence Taylor. The Patriots are now clearly the glamour franchise of the NFL, but then they weren't the standard-bearer. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Andre Tippett: In the words of... Aug 1, 2008
Andre Tippett was often overlooked, but he's just as worthy of his place in Canton as Lawrence Taylor or any other linebacking great ... " Andre Tippett Tippett on his career being compared to that of Hall of Fame New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor: "Well, you know, I think that at every step that we all have gone through in high school football, college, we've all had somebody that you look to, as, 'OK, this is a guy that's considered to be the very best at the position ... "It's a... (ESPN -- Football News)
Defense re-established in 2008 football Hall class Aug 1, 2008
That the group includes Tippett, perhaps the best outside linebacker other than Lawrence Taylor during the 1980s, and two elite cornerbacks a big one in Thomas and a small speed merchant in Green slightly adjusts the huge gap between offensive and defensive players. Of the 170 modern-era players enshrined, the total for defensive players increases to 62. (USA Today -- Sports)
MEET THE NEW HALL OF FAMERS Aug 1, 2008
Claim to fame: A dominant player for a franchise that struggled to field a winner for much of his 12-year career, Tippett was considered the NFL's second-best outside linebacker after Lawrence Taylor. Unlike Taylor, though, Tippett played the strong side post and still notched a franchise-record 100 career sacks. (USA Today -- Sports)
Hall of Fame Weekend Takes On Washington Look Aug 1, 2008
Zimmerman was considered one of the best blockers of his era, Dean is credited with being the first situational pass rusher, and Tippett, who still works for the Patriots, always drew comparisons to Lawrence Taylor. "I think we all wanted to play and do the things that he (Taylor) did," Tippett said. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Will Year 3 be when Payton turns the corner? Aug 1, 2008
Keep in mind the defense was suffocating, mainly because of Lawrence Taylor, the greatest linebacker in the history of the NFL.. As Payton goes in search of his Holy Grail, he has done it, so far, the other way around: With a pass-first offense and a defense that, so far, has been light years away from "suffocating.". (Nola.com -- Sports)
Patriots Tippett finally gets spot in Hall of Fame Jul 31, 2008
The linebacker he often was compared with, Lawrence Taylor, made it on his first chance. On Saturday, though, the greatest pass rusher in New England Patriots history finally joins one of the greatest pass rushers in the history of the NFL in the game's shrine in Canton, Ohio. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Patriots Tippett about to get rewarded Jul 31, 2008
The linebacker he often was compared with, Lawrence Taylor, made it on his first chance ... If you were game-planning against him, you d have to know where he was, very similar to Lawrence Taylor, Grogan said. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Tip-top send-off for Tippett Jul 31, 2008
Belichick paid Tippett the ultimate compliment, comparing him favorably with Lawrence Taylor, whom Belichick coached as the Giants' defensive coordinator ... "Honestly, when you are coaching guys like Lawrence Taylor and Carl Banks, there really aren't a lot of guys that you can put on film and tell them, 'Let's do it the way that guy is doing it,' " said Belichick. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Rookie Douglas, RB Turner deliver hits Jul 30, 2008
In obvious passing situations, we will switch to a 3-4, with DT Grady sliding over to NT and DE JAbraham dropping back and becoming a Lawrence Taylor type pass rusher. That will make it almost impossible for teams to effectively double/triple team him. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Celizic: Red Sox can't trade valuable Manny Jul 28, 2008
Bill Parcells used to be adamant about players working out and behaving themselves unless their name was Lawrence Taylor. Vince Lombardi had similar rules for Paul Hornung. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sports Profile - Clayton Hillyer Jul 26, 2008
Athlete you would most like to meet: Lawrence Taylor or Dick Butkus. Athlete you secretly are a fan of: "I've grown to like watching golf, like Tiger Woods play, especially that last championship (2008 U.S. Open) he won, that was very captivating. To say that I like to watch golf is kind of an oxymoron.". (Newington Town Crier, CT)
Patriots Quick Hits: 7/18 Jul 24, 2008
I have so much respect for Lawrence Taylor. He was an amazing athlete, and I have nothing but respect for Lawrence Taylor, and I think that when it's all said and done, I think it just goes down as Lawrence Taylor was one of the greatest and Andre Tippett was one of the greats and one of the greatest, so it really doesn't matter now because we are all in the same place ... " -- LB Andre Tippett on being compared to Lawrence Taylor, who'll he join in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug. 2.... (PatriotsInsider.com)
N.C.'s greatest athletes by number Jul 21, 2008
Julius Peppers by his college number, but Lawrence Taylor by his pro number. What kind of list is this. (News & Observer -- Sports)
These athletes deserve a look Jul 20, 2008
Lawrence Taylor, no problem. But how many people remember Don Schollander, the Michael Phelps of 1964. (News & Observer -- Sports)
POLICE REPORTS Jul 17, 2008
Lawrence Taylor, 62, 346 2nd St., St. Rose, speeding, no driver s license, no insurance, possession of stolen things. A 10-gallon butane tank, valued at 100 was stolen from 125 Lone Star, Luling. (L Observateur, LA)
Ask Babe: More questions for the Babe Jul 14, 2008
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Rhoden, Romo lead in Tahoe celebrity event Jul 13, 2008
A new approach by Lawrence Taylor had him climbing the leaderboard. He knows it has nothing to do with his workout regimen. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
American Century Celebrity 2nd-round scores Jul 13, 2008
Lawrence Taylor 18 21-39. Mark Rypien 23 16-39. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Rhoden Grabs Lead At Celebrity Golf Event Jul 13, 2008
He was joined there by former quarterback Mark Rypien (16 points) and Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor (21 points). Actor Jack Wagner, who won this title in 2006, scored 19 points in round two to move to 37 points. (ABC 7 News, DC)
'Black Hole' in Sapp's Career Jun 29, 2008
" Q: How did you know it was time to retire? A: There's no better way than me pulling the trigger on myself. It's no longer fun. It had nothing to do with where I was playing or the team I was playing for. It became a job. It was an absolute job. I was punching a clock. There's a lot of stuff going on in this league I don't believe in. You see it on television every day. I'm that old veteran guy. Guys come in and they're 21 or 22 years old. I'm more than a generation apart. You see a kid come in... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Chapel Hill's trophy case makes rivals blue with envy Jun 18, 2008
UNC has also produced athletes such as Mia Hamm, Lawrence Taylor and Michael Jordan who have won in the professional ranks and the Olympics ... One of the greatest linebackers to play the game, Lawrence Taylor, played his college ball at UNC. UNC has also produced Mack Brown, who recently won a national championship with the University of Texas. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
In a bad position? Jun 12, 2008
Seau is no Lawrence Taylor, Sapp didnt become Mean Joe Greene, Ogden isnt Anthony Muoz and Strahan is nowhere near Bruce Smith or Reggie White. Favre is at least in the discussion, if not at the top of the list, when discussing great quarterbacks, and Allen certainly is on the short list of great guards. (CowboyUpdate.com)
Former Mustang holding football camp later this month Jun 12, 2008
A multitude of former and current NFL players will be on hand as Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor and Heisman Trophy winners Andre Ware and Eddie George top the long list of stars that will be helping out in the five hour tutorial session. Other current and former players scheduled to make appearances include: Jackie Battle, Dre Bly, Kalimba Edwards, Willie Gaston (former North Shore Mustang and current player with the Baltimore Ravens), Andre Gurode (former North Shore Mustang and current player... (North Channel Sun, TX)
George: Strahan exits as true champion Jun 11, 2008
He joined the Giants' locker room that year and was surrounded by Phil Simms, Lawrence Taylor, Rodney Hampton, Keith Hamilton and others. Dan Reeves was his first coach. (ESPN -- Football News)
Strahan retires Jun 11, 2008
He called the Super Bowl victory "the icing on the cake" of a career he began as an unknown second-round draft pick out of Texas Southern who idolized Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor. Leaders of the Sack. (ESPN -- Football News)
Strahan's sack days 'done' Jun 11, 2008
He is the latest link in a defensive chain that has run through the club, from Sam Huff to Lawrence Taylor to Strahan. In 15 years, he accumulated 141 career sacks and set an NFL record with 22 sacks in 2001. (Albany Times Union)
Michael Strahan Retires: Transcript from His Announcement Jun 11, 2008
I remember my favorite players, Reggie White, Bruce Smith, Lawrence Taylor, I looked at the size of those guys and I said to myself that is how big I am going to be. I dont know if it is just willpower, but it seems to have worked out and I have been able to accomplish some things. (FOX23 News, NY)
Giants defensive end Michael Strahan to retire Jun 10, 2008
Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor had the previous mark of 132 , although that total does not include the 9 the linebacker had as a rookie in 1981, the year before sacks became an official statistic. Strahan set the single-season mark of 22 sacks in 2001, getting the last one in the season finale when mysteriously fell late in the game, and No. 92 got credit for the sack. (USA Today -- Sports)
Giants' Strahan retires after 15 seasons Jun 10, 2008
Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor had the previous mark of 1321/2, although that total does not include the 91/2 the linebacker had as a rookie in 1981, the year before sacks became an official statistic. Strahan set the single-season mark of 22 1/2 sacks in 2001, getting the last one in the season finale when mysteriously fell late in the game, and No. 92 got credit for the sack. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
It wasn't always fun, but always interesting Jun 10, 2008
Giants fans will remember No. 92 as fondly as Phil Simms and Lawrence Taylor, the other superstars who won championships, even if Strahan's career wasn't always as smooth. But Strahan should be remembered for something else today, too: He was one of the most interesting athletes we've ever had come through this market. (NJ.com -- Sports)
Ben Roethlisberger Headlines Benefit Golf Tournament for Sheetz Family Charities Jun 9, 2008
In addition to Ben Roethlisberger, other celebrity guests include Lawrence Taylor, Eric Dickerson, Cris Carter and Natalie Gulbis. (Logo: ) Sheetz Family Christmas(R) began in 1992 when employees of the convenience store chain in Blair County, Pennsylvania, raised money to help underprivileged families during the holidays. (PR Newswire)
Peter KingMMQB TUESDAY EDITION May 28, 2008
Anson e-mails to ask: "Bill Parcells is noted for having different rules for different players, so why is he suddenly acting like such a stickler with Jason Taylor? Isn't high-character, overachieving man-of-the-year Taylor entitled to at least as much slack as crack-addled Lawrence Taylor was? Is Parcells just using this as a way to crack the whip and install a different culture in the Miami locker room?'' Anson, to end your question the way you did, you must know the Parcells history. I was... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
It's drive time for Garnett May 28, 2008
He's a 7-foot guy who can swish the 18-footer, handle the ball like a guard, and defend like Lawrence Taylor. He is the consummate teammate - dishing off, calling out switches, and getting in the faces of the young bucks who sometimes need to be told how it's done. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Fan fare: Patriots coach Bill Belichick charms the Salem State crowd May 6, 2008
Asked about the most talented player he s ever coached, Belichick named Lawrence Taylor of the N.Y. Giants, for whom Belichick served as defensive coordinator in the 1980s. But he noted that the ability to perform and make it happen on the field is as important as sheer talent, which is why his pick for best all-around football player is different: He named Tom Brady, which, naturally, was met with shouts of approval from the crowd. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Nance's daughter thrilled that he's a finalist for Patriots Hall May 4, 2008
""I would have to say Lawrence Taylor," Belichick responded. "I would just say that I probably coached a number of players, a dozen players, with as much talent as Lawrence Taylor that you've probably never heard of, but they just didn't have the desire or the ability to take that talent and transfer it onto the football field. "They were good individual athletes, but they weren't necessarily good football players, relative to players like Tom Brady or Troy Brown, or players like that who few... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
VG new LT? LB Gholston will wear No. 56 for Jets May 3, 2008
Still, his lofty draft status, eye-popping skills and, now, his jersey number have some hoping for a second coming of Lawrence Taylor, the Hall of Famer who terrorized quarterbacks for years with the ... So, it wasn't a nod to Lawrence Taylor, one of the most disruptive defensive forces in NFL history. (ESPN -- Football News)
Blocking a priority for tight end May 3, 2008
"I know (Lawrence Taylor) played for the Giants and that's a whole different team," said Gholston, who wore No. 50 at Ohio State but that number belongs to LB Eric Barton. "There are only so many numbers you get to choose from at linebacker. This is the number I picked.". (NJ.com -- Sports)
Aikman, Holtz among 15 chosen for Hall of Fame May 2, 2008
" The selection represented a measure of revenge for McPherson, who finished second to Notre Dame wide receiver Tim Brown in the 1987 Heisman Trophy balloting. Brown was on the ballot for this year's Hall of Fame class, but he didn't make the final cut. Other notable players on the ballot who were passed over included quarterback winner Gino Torretta, running back Eric Dickerson, cornerback Deion Sanders, offensive lineman Will Shields, linebacker Chris Spielman, linebacker Lawrence Taylor. To... (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Gauging LBs challenging for Patriots Apr 23, 2008
"In the past, Belichick has mentioned that the team has contemplated whether its standards for the position, particularly inside linebacker, are just too high.When Belichick was defensive coordinator of the Giants in the mid-1980s and early '90s, he worked with outside linebackers Lawrence Taylor and Carl Banks and inside linebackers Harry Carson, Gary Reasons, and Pepper Johnson. Taylor and Carson are in the Hall of Fame.When asked in his predraft press conference about altering his standards,... (Boston Globe)
Gholston not surrendering hope he'll be Dolphins' man Apr 22, 2008
sign gholston he will be the next lawrence taylor. Commenting is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F. (The Palm Beach Post)
Peter KingMONDAY MORNING QB Apr 21, 2008
Peter King: Monday Morning Quarterback - Peter King - SI.com. Posted: Monday April 21, 2008 1:57AM; Updated: Monday April 21, 2008 3:38AM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
