Packers try to return to normal Aug 9, 2008
Eddie wrote on Aug 9, 2008 7:28 AM:" For 25 years, the Packers were indeed terrible. Then they hired Ron Wolf, Mike Holmgrem, Brett Favre, Robert Brooks, Antonio Freeman, Dorsey Levens, Reggie White, LeRoy Butler, Sean Jones, Gilbert Brown, Doug Evans, etc. The Packers could not have returned to greatness wiothout these men. It wasn't all due to Brett Favre; he was only one part of a great, GREAT team. As the Packers have proven over the last ten years, it takes more than one star quarterback to... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Megargee: How will LSU replace Dorsey? Aug 8, 2008
Croom rates Dorsey alongside Reggie White and Howie Long as the only opposing defensive linemen who struck fear in him during his college and NFL coaching career. Jean-Francois marvels at how much he learned from watching Dorsey the past few seasons, and said Dorsey set such a good example that it helped assure the remaining linemen on the roster would continue his legacy. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Packers’ statement on the Favre trade Aug 7, 2008
slinger1919 wrote on Aug 7, 2008 8:57 AM:" What about Reggie White, Ahman Greene, etc. Why is it in your warped mind it was ok to trade/release them and not Favre. Those others were loyal to the team...so don't give me that loyalty garbage and quit your whining because your scared of change. That's great if your a Favre fan for he is/was a great player. But you're no Packer fan!!! " " down2512 wrote on Aug 7, 2008 8:54 AM:" It's not about the trade stupid ... it's a BUSINESS. The Packers sure... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Cats' sack drought over? Aug 3, 2008
More importantly, Hall of Fame defensive end Reggie White, whose 16. 0 sacks in 1998 marked the third-highest total of his career, retired after the 1998 campaign. (ESPN -- Football News)
Spotlight: Andre Tippett, A Patriot Legend Aug 3, 2008
5 sacks were again an AFC best and were second only to the NFC s Reggie White. Injuries plagued the tenacious linebacker later in his career, missing four games in 1988, while a shoulder injury sidelined him for the entire 89 season. (PatriotsInsider.com)
Steelers: New edge Aug 1, 2008
Greene had 160 sacks in his career, third all time behind Bruce Smith and Reggie White, so he knows about kicking ass. Who wouldn't want to pick his brain. (CBS News)
Fred Dean: In the words of ... Aug 1, 2008
Reggie White developed the same type of move to rush from the left side, but Fred Dean was the first to utilize it. Those are the only two players that I saw that actually had the ability to make that work. (ESPN -- Football News)
Packers move on minus Favre, begin the Rodgers era Jul 29, 2008
Still, Favre's absence ranks with Vince Lombardi quitting, Reggie White signing and the Ice Bowl among the seismic shifts in franchise history. The Packers have told Favre who tearfully announced his retirement March 6 but has had a change of heart he can't have his job back. (USA Today -- Sports)
Backup Trai Essex in front again Jul 29, 2008
His total is behind only defensive ends Bruce Smith and Reggie White. Harrison makes noise. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
CAMP COVERAGE Jul 26, 2008
Football News: NFL & Fantasy Stories, Teams, Stats, Scores & Schedules - USATODAY.com. 07/25/2008 - Updated 10:12 PM ET. (USA Today -- Sports)
Packers induct three into hall Jul 23, 2008
The foursome of Brown, Reggie White, Santana Dotson and Sean Jones brought the title back to Titletown. Dotson and Jones were both in attendance Saturday, with the former as Brown s presenter. (Forest Republican, WI)
Brown: I just did my job Jul 21, 2008
Brown was part of one of the finest defensive lines in NFL history, with Dotson joining Brown as the tackles and Reggie White and Sean Jones manning the ends. There was a saying in the locker room that Fritz started that we had three oak trees and one stump. (PackerReport.com)
2008 Freshman Scouting Report: Blaize Foltz Jul 16, 2008
On his Myspace page, Foltz lists Reggie White and Mike Singletary among his heroes. All football fans are familiar with those Hall of Fame names, but youngsters in the Rose Hill area now dream of being the next Baize Foltz and wearing the No. 50 jersey on Friday nights. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Next for Favre Jul 14, 2008
And Favre seems to have far more in the tank than Reggie White did when he finished his career in Carolina after starring for years in Green Bay. Chicago Bears: The Bears possess one of the most uncertain quarterback situations in the league and plucking the star triggerman from their bitter rivals would seem to hold some appeal, especially for Chicago fans. (USA Today -- Sports)
Drive to succeed puts stars in former NFL and OSU star Robert Smith's eyes, writes The Plain Dealer's Bill Livingston Jul 13, 2008
In the NFL, he criticized what he saw as the religious zealotry of players like the late Reggie White. At Euclid High School, he was a Steelers fan in Browns country. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Notebook: ESPN takes TitleTown to Titletown Jul 6, 2008
As part of the TitleTown USA programming, ESPN Classic will air a few Packers-related shows today (all times are Central): SportsCentury: Vince Lombardi, 1 p.m.; SportsCentury: Bart Starr, 2 p.m.; SportsCentury: Reggie White, 3 p.m.; and Top 5 Reasons. You Cant Blame the Atlanta Falcons for Trading Brett Favre, at 3:30 p.m.. (PackerReport.com)
'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)
Best of Fulmer era - DEs Jun 23, 2008
Little's career total of 28 sacks is topped by just one player in Big Orange history the late Reggie White, arguably the greatest pass rusher in the game's history. The fact that Little fell just four sacks shy of White's career total is even more telling when you consider that he missed five games of his junior year with a knee injury and played most of his senior year at middle linebacker. (InsideTennessee.com)
In a bad position? Jun 12, 2008
But he also is No. 5 on the all-time NFL sacks list (behind Bruce Smith, Reggie White, Kevin Green and Chris Doleman), and being in that elite company plus the fact that he never saw a microphone he didnt like probably will get him in right away ... 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. (CowboyUpdate.com)
Strahan retires Jun 11, 2008
ESPN - Strahan goes out on top after 15-year career - NFL. Strahan goes out on top after 15-year career - NFL. (ESPN -- Football News)
Strahan speaks: Body wanted rest, not more money Jun 11, 2008
NEWS AND INFORMATION. Sacks have been recorded as an official stat since 1982. (USA Today -- Sports)
Peter KingMMQB TUESDAY EDITION Jun 11, 2008
Favre has a message for Strahan - Peter King - SI.com. Posted: Tuesday June 10, 2008 3:10PM; Updated: Tuesday June 10, 2008 4:56PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
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
Giants' Michael Strahan to retire - USATODAY.com. NEWS AND INFORMATION. (USA Today -- Sports)
One rivalry remains steadfast Jun 10, 2008
Runyan said Strahan is "right up there" with the late Reggie White. "He'll tell you he's not the fastest guy in the world, but he's very smart. He knows how to play the game," Runyan said of Strahan. (NJ.com -- Sports)
Uncapped season? NFL has been there before May 30, 2008
When the NFL settled the class action lawsuit named for Reggie White in 1993, it agreed to a free agency system with a salary cap, which would be triggered by the 28 clubs spending a certain portion of their revenue. So when unrestricted free agency made its debut in the spring of 1993, no cap existed. (USA Today -- Sports)
Best from first 15 years of free agency May 28, 2008
The Packers lavished the richest contract for a defensive lineman ever on Reggie White and he proved worth every penny. White amassed 68 ; sacks in six seasons with Green Bay and led the Packers to their only Super Bowl championship since the Vince Lombardi era. (ESPN -- Football News)
Goals Get Defensive Ends Publicity May 28, 2008
I tried to get some Reggie White film, but cant nobody find me none. . (VikingUpdate.com)
City Set To Honor Tommie Harris As Part Of Grand Opening Festivities For Family Recreation Center And Senior Center May 10, 2008
The keynote speaker for the event will be Sara White, the widow of deceased NFL Hall of Famer Reggie White. Saturday, May 10 will start with the unveiling of the Tommie Harris Billboard which will be located on Central Texas Expressway on the citys eastern boundary. (KWTX.com, TX)
More of this story May 3, 2008
Jackie Robinson, Reggie White, Hardy Nickerson and Chris Carter were a few of the good examples, but Vincent also mentioned his own grandfather as being a huge example. As he finished up, Vincent said, Whatever habits you develop now, they're going to stay with you. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Green Bay grabs Giacomini: Former Malden High star drafted by Packers May 2, 2008
Legend has it LeRoy Butler invented the Leap after a Reggie White fumble recovery and lateral against the L.A. Raiders in 1993. I m not going to do that unless I pick up a fumble or something, said Giacomini, with a laugh. (Malden Observer, MA)
Glad You Asked: Whats the history of the Long Island iced tea? May 2, 2008
Only five Packers numbers are retired: Tony Canadeo s 3, Don Hutson s 14, Bart Starr s 15, Ray Nitschke s 66 and Reggie White s 92. Brett Favre s 4 is scheduled to be retired Sept. 8 at the Packers home opener against the Minnesota Vikings. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
No. 4 being retired at Packers' opener Apr 19, 2008
Favre s No. 4 will become the sixth number retired by the Packers, joining wide receiver Don Hutson s No. 14 (1951), fullback Tony Canadeo s No. 3 (1952), quarterback Bart Starr s No. 15 (1973), linebacker Ray Nitschke s No. 66 (1983) and defensive end Reggie White s No. 92 (2005). POST A COMMENT. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Favre's No. 4 Will Be Retired At Season Opener Apr 18, 2008
Other retired Packers numbers include the No. 14 of wide receiver Don Hutson (1951), No. 3 of fullback Tony Canadeo (1952), No. 15 of quarterback Bart Starr (1973), No. 66 of linebacker Ray Nitschke (1983) and No. 92 of defensive end Reggie White (2005). All five bearers of the previously retired numbers are enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (Click2Houston, TX)
Letters to the Editor Apr 9, 2008
If Reggie White, Keith Jackson, Eugene Robinson, Butler, Sean Jones were on the team then maybe, but I think the Packers are short on team leadership and or are searching for some. Jan Mandel, Janmandel@cox. (PackerReport.com)
Packers notebook Mar 23, 2008
The others are 3 (Tony Canadeo), 14 (Don Hutson), 15 (Bart Starr), 66 (Ray Nitschke) and 92 (Reggie White). Rodgers goes mushing in Alaska Favre's successor, , tried his hand at a different sport less than a week before he returned to Green Bay for the start of the team's offseason workout program. (PackerReport.com)
Farewell to a once-in-a-lifetime quarterback Mar 9, 2008
coms Steve Lawrence, who shares a story involving Favre and Reggie White. to read the rest of this story. (PackerReport.com)
Gunslinging great overstayed welcome Mar 7, 2008
While it's a nice sentiment and all without a dominant defense like the Reggie White and Gilbert Brown anchored units of the mid '90s there to stop the bleeding caused by Favre's unnecessary turnovers the Packers suffered. Favre was, after all, the all-time leader in interceptions. (The Suffolk Journal, MA)
Favre gone for good? Aikmans not so sure Mar 6, 2008
Harlan said it would be a shame to see Favre try a halfhearted comeback similar to that of late Packers defensive end Reggie White ... Ive always felt badly that Reggie came back and played that year at Carolina because he wasnt the same Reggie White. (MSNBC -- Sports)
web watcher: Mostly fond memories as Favre calls it quits Mar 6, 2008
You led our Packers back to being champions and the elite of the NFL. It was because of you that players like Reggie White came to Green Bay. You played each game with your heart and always believed you could make that one play that would turn the game around, and most times you did. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Aikman predicts Favre to have second thoughts Mar 6, 2008
"I've always felt badly that Reggie came back and played that year at Carolina because he wasn't the same Reggie White. And I think it'd be very sad to see that this wasn't the same Brett Favre. He has been so magnificent. He went out on top: great season, great team record. It's a great way for him to exit and add to his legacy.". Copyright 2008. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Favre’s memorable moments Mar 5, 2008
Reggie White, then a defensive end for the Eagles, would later say the toughness Favre showed was a factor in his decision to sign with Green Bay as a free agent in the offseason. Jan. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Indelible memories Mar 5, 2008
Reggie White, then with the Eagles, would later say Favre's toughness helped persuade him to sign with Green Bay as a free agent. JAN. 8, 1994, AT DETROITWith the Packers trailing 24-21 in the final minute of a wild-card playoff game, Favre rolls to his left, throws across his body and hits Sterling Sharpe for the winning 40-yard touchdown pass. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Green Bay 'Gunslinger' retires with legend in hand Mar 5, 2008
"Where does Favre fit in history? The records say top 10.His 253 consecutive starts are a record for quarterbacks - they extend to 275 counting the postseason and his two Super Bowl appearances. Many were played in pain, including a full season with what was probably a broken thumb.He's also the only player to win three consecutive NFL MVP awards (1995-97). Among his contemporaries in an era of superb QBs, Joe Montana had two straight and so did Peyton Manning. Steve Young and Kurt Warner had... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Favre to retire Mar 5, 2008
On Nov. 15, 1992, Favre sustained a separated left shoulder against Reggie White and the Philadelphia Eagles. Favre rallied the Packers to a 27-24 victory. (PackerReport.com)
All-time top 10 FAs Feb 29, 2008
Reggie White, Deion Sanders and Curtis Martin all had sizable impacts after they signed as free agents ... Reggie White, defensive lineman Signed with Packers in 1993 The first year of free agency in the NFL saw one of the best defensive players in history make a surprising move that helped return the Packers to championship form. (ESPN -- Football News)
Fun facts about leap years Feb 29, 2008
" Lambeau Leap - Scoring players for the Green Bay Packers football team celebrate by hurling their bodies into the fans with endzone seats at Lambeau Field. The first player to execute a Lambeau Leap was Leroy Butler in 1990, according to packerfantours.com. His running score followed Reggie White recovering a Raider fumble and tossing the ball to him on the run. "Quantum Leap" - Scott Bakula played the main character, scientist Sam Beckett, during the popular TV series called "Quantum Leap,"... (Athens Banner-Herald)
For 49ers, it didn't pan out Feb 24, 2008
"When I was up in Green Bay, we got Reggie White and that put us over the top. We were already a dang good football team, but it gave us that added push.". Looking back, McCloughan can live with the 49ers' free agent decisions last year, mainly because they strengthened the team's defense. (Boston Globe)
Wrestling team defeats opponents Feb 11, 2008
Reggie White, 145, tries to get a grip on his opponent during their Feb. 7 match ... Reggie White, 145, and Kendall Adams, 130, both, won their matches with a pin. (Rockmart Journal, GA)
Haskell's Hotstove Feb 8, 2008
The 92 Eagles had the likes of Randall Cunningham, Hershel Walker, Reggie White and Eric Allen on their team and were 11-5 and playoff bound. The 92 Patriots on the other hand were in the pre-Drew Bledsoe era and had the incomparable Hugh Millen (who. (Courier Publications, ME)
SB's defining moments Feb 8, 2008
It took Reggie White nine years to win a playoff game and 14 pro seasons to reach a Super Bowl. By then, his credentials were etched in stone. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
The Giants' win over the Pats grades out quite well among all 42 Super Bowls. Feb 8, 2008
XXXI (1997) Packers 35, Patriots 21 -- Max Lane trying to block Reggie White. Three sacks and counting. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Nicholas, Freeman win football awards Feb 5, 2008
Tracy Sims (Tennessee State) was the Reggie White Defensive Player of the Year ... Reggie White Defensive Player of the Year Tracy Sims - Red Bank. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Red Bank earns eight awards in Northwestern Technical College "Super Awards Saturday" Feb 5, 2008
Tracy Sims (Tennessee State) was the Reggie White Defensive Player of the Year. The hard-hitting 5-11, 239-pound linebacker/fullback was a four-year starter for Red Bank. (Catoosa County News, GA)
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)
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)
Shippensburg pride goes to Green Bay Jan 20, 2008
The Packers last made a Super Bowl run 11 years ago, something that Davis remembers well, more so because of the veterans like Reggie White, Eugene Robinson and Santana Dotson that he was able to learn from. Now, the younger generation of Packers players, including Kuhn, looks toward Davis for guidance. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Packers remember last NFC Championship game in 1996 Jan 20, 2008
A free agent after four years with Tampa Bay, he signed with the Packers in part for the opportunity to play alongside the greatest defensive end in NFL history, Reggie White. Together with White and safety LeRoy Butler, Dotson emerged as a leader on a defense that finished the season ranked No. 1 in the NFL.. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
It's a Lambeau Leap of faith Jan 20, 2008
In a game against the Los Angeles Raiders on Dec. 26, 1993, Reggie White of the Packers picked up a fumble by running back Randy Jordan on the Raiders' 35. White ran 10 yards, then lateraled the ball to Butler, who raced into the end zone and leapt into the south bleachers. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Packer fan fills restaurant with memorabilia Jan 20, 2008
There is indeed a collection (shrine) at the restaurant, with photos of Sterling Sharpe, Reggie White, Nick Barnett, Ahman Green and, of course, Brett Favre. Jim Richter talked about his collection in a phone interview, and in talking about it, we find out why the Packers beat the Seahawks. (Forest Republican, WI)
The Case for Dirt Jan 19, 2008
Don Hutson, Jack Christiansen, Joe Schmidt, Gino Marchetti, Jim Parker, Bob Lilly, Alan Page, Ron Yary, Joe Greene, Jack Ham, Jack Youngblood, Mike Singletary, Anthony Munoz, Reggie White, Dermontti Dawson and. Of those 16 players, 14 are in the Hall of Fame, with Allen still active. (SteelCitySports.com)
Names in the Game Jan 17, 2008
While in Green Bay, Bennett played golf with coach Mike Holmgren and knew legendary player Reggie White. "I talked to Brett Favre and worked out a lot in the Packer weight room," Bennett recalled. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
La Crosse Packers fan puts himself in the action with mural Jan 11, 2008
There are framed photos of past greats Bart Starr, Reggie White, Ray Nitschke, Forrest Gregg plus, of course, still-active quarterback Brett Favre. A framed 500-piece puzzle of the field. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
SNAPSHOT: Five questions for 10 players participating in tonight's BCS championship game Jan 6, 2008
Buckeyes DL Todd Denlinger: Reggie White. That's why I wear No. 92. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Jackets defeat Bulldogs Jan 3, 2008
Reggie White, 152, picked up Rockmart s fourth win pinning his opponent in the first round with Ethan Purser, 160, and John Torline, 285, winning both of their matches by a pin in the second round. However, Rockmart fell short to the Trojans, 18-60. (Rockmart Journal, GA)
