Research: Top 50 draft steals Apr 20, 2008
And then there is Steve Largent ... Steve Largent, Oilers (1976) 4. (ESPN -- Football News)
Mosley: Rayfield Wright's words ring loudly Apr 20, 2008
Steve Largent, Oilers (1976) 4. Shannon Sharpe, Broncos (1990) 5. (ESPN -- Football News)
Draft Steals, Busts Apr 20, 2008
And then there is Steve Largent ... WR Steve Largent (Tulsa) Drafted by: Oilers, fourth round, No. 117 overall, 1976 Dealt to the expansion Seahawks before the start of the 1976 season, the Hall of Famer made the most of his abilities and still ranks in the top 20 all time in receptions (819) and yards (13,089) and is one of only seven players in league history with at least 100 touchdown receptions ... Steve Largent, Oilers (1976) 4. (ESPN -- Football News)
HEAVY METTLE: Ranking the 25 toughest athletes in sports Apr 2, 2008
Given his Brobdingnagian stature (6' 9", 250), there's no hockey equivalent. You have to trawl the NBA, perhaps the 76ers' Luke Jackson of the late '60s or Charles Oakley of more recent vintage. 6 Steve Smith What makes him tough: At 5-9 and 185 pounds, he's a small guy who plays big. The Carolina wide receiver, 28, can beat slow corners with speed and speedy corners with power. In an SI poll last year, Smith was voted the most courageous receiver in football. Defining moment: The entire 2005... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Zorn Brings West Coast to Washington Feb 23, 2008
" Mobility is key in this offense. Zorn had it in a different scheme, back when he was slinging the ball to Steve Largent. Hasselbeck's pocket presence took a quantum leap forward in the 2004 season. According to Zorn, the biggest challenge Campbell faces is just knowing that he'll be working with the same playbook for more than one year. "He has cited that he's had, what, seven offensive coordinators in the years he's played in college and the pros now. All I can just say is, 'That's the way it... (SeahawksInsider.com)
Zorn may need his old QB skills Fans get a first look at new Redskins head coach Jim Zorn. Feb 11, 2008
"He was very improvisational--and he had to be," former teammate Steve Largent said. "We had an offensive line that was very leaky, so we needed someone who could run around and throw the ball.". (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Serving the King Feb 8, 2008
Just as we sat in that dismal dome, hoping that we'd witness some Steve Largent magic or a bit of Randy Johnson domination, we kept the faith with Holmgren through the early years: the distressing drafts, the indulgent-father lack of discipline, and the filmy focus that constantly held the Seahawks, talented though they may have been, from realizing their true potential. Holmgren's potential -- what we had seen in Green Bay that brought him here for a great deal of money in 1999 -- was reached... (SeahawksInsider.com)
Boca's Cris Carter may be voted into Hall Feb 2, 2008
Among receivers in the Hall, Steve Largent has the most receptions with 819 and touchdown catches with 100. Only James Lofton has more yards (14,004) than Carter. (The Palm Beach Post)
Former Gator waits for his turn with Pats Feb 1, 2008
"Mean" Joe Greene, Anthony Munoz, Lem Barney, Carl Eller and Steve Largent among a group seated below. Some players had canes, one a motorized scooter, many of them limped. (The Palm Beach Post)
Klancnik: Best quarterbacks by jersey number Jan 30, 2008
Jim Zorn -- He helped establish a franchise with his southpaw darts to Steve Largent for the Seahawks. 3. (ESPN -- Football News)
Super Bowl Related Media Opportunities Announced by Gridiron Greats - 70 NFL Legends Coming Together - Unprecedented Group Available To Media Jan 22, 2008
Mike Ditka, Dick Butkus, Jerry Kramer, Gale Sayers, Mean Joe Greene, Michael Irvin, Dan Hampton, Fred Biletnikoff, Anthony Munoz, Tony Dorsett, Steve Largent, Kyle Turley, Jack Youngblood, Eric Dickerson, Franco Harris, Thurman Thomas, among legends who will participate in media campaign. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Ventre: Ex-athlete in Oval Office? Why not? Dec 28, 2007
There have been many, including Jack Kemp, Jim Bunning, Steve Largent and others. But none has gone from the pinnacle of the professional ranks in sports to the Oval Office. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Opinion: History shows Dolphins have shot vs. Pats Dec 21, 2007
Trailing 20-17 in the final moments, Krieg hit future Hall of Famer Steve Largent with two big passes to set Curt Warner up with a 2-yard TD run. Miami fumbled the ensuing kickoff and Norm Johnson added a field goal that clinched the win and sent the Seahawks into the AFC title game against the L.A. Raiders, but the bubble burst in a 30-14 defeat. (MSNBC -- Sports)
One Woman's Opinion: Real Women and Football Dec 18, 2007
Steve Largent is the only inductee to the Hall of Fame as a Seahawk, but not the only one who played for the Seahawks ... My Steve Largent Wheaties box and Raiders Busters t-shirt are still in my garage. (SeahawksInsider.com)
TULSA'S PAUL SMITH NAMED C-USA OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR... Dec 6, 2007
Past Offensive Players of the Year for Tulsa have been Jeb Blount (QB), 1974; Steve Largent (WR), 1975; Ron Hickerson (QB), 1976; Micheal Gunter (RB), 1983; and Steve Gage (QB), 1985, all earning Missouri Valley Conference honors. The past Golden Hurricane players who earned Newcomer f the Year honors were Lovie Smith (LB), 1976 and Steve Gage (QB), 1983, in the Missouri Valley Conference and (LB), 2003, in the Western Athletic Conference. (Tulsahurricane.com)
Norm Johnson: Mr. Automatic Looks Back, Pt. 2 Oct 23, 2007
I watched and admired Steve Largent he walked away from the game in his 12th season when he was still on top and could play, but he wanted to move on ... " Steve Largent: "Fabulous. (SeahawksInsider.com)
Patten wants leadership role among Saints' young receivers Oct 20, 2007
Patten said Hall of Fame receiver Steve Largent was a prime example. "You don't ever hear anyone talk about how fast he was, but all you ever saw was him about 5 or 10 yards behind defenders," Patten said. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Tulsa Fun Facts Oct 19, 2007
Famous NFL players who played for Tulsa include two wide receivers: NFL Hall of Famer Steve Largent and Drew Pearson ... The biggest football name to suit up for the Golden Hurricane was Steve Largent, the NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks and former Oklahoma U.S. Representative. (UCF Sports -- Rivals.com)
NFL reflects on changed game at anniversary of strike season Oct 11, 2007
" As players Hall of Famers Lawrence Taylor and Steve Largent among them opted to cross the picket line in 1987, solidarity (such as it was) among the masses crumbled. "It made me angry," says Tim Irwin, a former offensive tackle and player representative with the Minnesota Vikings who is now a juvenile court judge in Knox County, Tenn. "Some of the guys crossing the line were superstars making the bucks. It was selfish. (USA Today -- Sports)
Writing On The Wall For Parker Aug 30, 2007
It was his third year in KCs offense, and though most great NFL receivers bust out in their sophomore seasons, lets be fair: there have been a ton of good wideouts who came of age in their third NFL seasons ( and , for example) and even a few great ones (Fred Biletnikoff and Steve Largent). A year later, Im only expecting one thing: Parker will be cut. (WarPaintIllustrated.com)
Through Washington's Revolving Door Aug 24, 2007
--Steve Largent, former football player and Republican congressman from Oklahoma. Currently president and CEO of CTIA-The Wireless Association, an industry group representing companies like Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile USA.. (Forbes -- Business)
NFC: T.O. returns to practice after 2 days Aug 8, 2007
Jones, whose seven Pro Bowls are tied with Steve Largent for second in Seattle history behind 's eight, then walked into the training room and dropped off a bulbous body wrap of tape and padding to prepare for yet more treatment on his right shoulder. He first had surgery on it about seven years ago and then again after last season. (ESPN -- Football News)
Largent Part of Retirement Benefits Committee Jul 28, 2007
They met with a distinguished group of retired players, including five Hall of Famers: Cornelius Bennett, Frank Gifford (HOF), Ron Johnson, Jack Kemp, Jerry Kramer, Willie Lanier (HOF), Steve Largent (HOF), George Martin, Merlin Olsen (HOF), Brig Owens, and Billy Shaw (HOF). Details Regarding the Joint Replacement Program. (SeahawksInsider.com)
The Karma of Seattle Jul 11, 2007
Dave Krieg, Steve Largent, Darryl Turner, Byron Franklin, Raymond Butler and others connected for a total of 3,406 yards. While Curt Warner, John L. Williams and others gouged opponents on the ground 2,392 yards (only 58 less than the Seahawks 2005 mark). (SeahawksInsider.com)
Strong's Faith Helps in Hard Times Jun 27, 2007
Posted Jun 24, 2007 To get a sense of how highly regarded fullback Mack Strong is by his Seahawk teammates, he's been voted to receive the Steve Largent Award five times. The honor goes to the player who shows the greatest spirit, dedication and integrity. (SeahawksInsider.com)
Vantage Point: Politics and sportsmen Jun 22, 2007
Steve Largent, Jack Kemp, a former NFL quarterback, and J.C. Watts, a college star, made it to Capitol Hill. Two former players for leading college teams went on to become president: Gerald Ford, who lamented that "he might have been a household name" if only he'd signed a professional contract, and Dwight Eisenhower, who played on a powerful West Point team but did not need to fall back on any youthful feats to achieve name recognition when he entered politics. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Area miniature golf courses up to par for plenty of friends, families May 20, 2007
After all, it provided the footing for Hall of Fame wide receiver Steve Largent to make his mark. And it was the surface on which Charleston resident Whit Lauwers shot for par and won the first of two championship rounds, leading ultimately to his victory last August in the 16-man tournament organized by his friend, Mattoon native Nick Price. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Baseball or Football? Which Is National Sport: Scott Soshnick Apr 10, 2007
So says former Congressman Steve Largent, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. I believe it's time America wake up to the reality that what we really appreciate and admire are the blood and guts of football, not the tobacco juice and curve balls of baseball,'' the former Seattle Seahawks' wide receiver joked via e-mail. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Silicon Valley Moneymen Make a Play for Airwaves Apr 9, 2007
Last week, Steve Largent, president of CTIA, a trade group for the wireless industry, questioned the legality of the Frontline proposal in a letter to Mr. Martin, while Google filed a letter supporting the Frontline proposal and urging the F.C.C. to avoid further delays in the auction process. This year the F.C.C. rejected a competing plan put forward by Morgan O;Brien, founder of Nextel Communications. (Shoals TimesDaily)
Austin officer, ex-NFL player, retires Apr 6, 2007
Simonson is humble about his career in the National Football League, so Rude had to point out that Houston dropped NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver Steve Largent to pick up Simonson from the Giants. hey cleared him out to make room for me, Simonson said. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Morey signs 3-year contract with Cards Mar 16, 2007
" But he knows his role, and it's not to catch passes. "It's not like I'm so prolific Steve Largent coming in here," he said. "I don't expect to break any records, but I do expect to help the team win games if I do step in. " Courting fullbacks The Cardinals have expressed interest in signing former Cleveland fullback Terrelle Smith, his agent said Thursday. The Cardinals had talked with the Browns about trading for Smith before he was cut on Wednesday. "Now that he's open and available we are... (AZCentral -- Sports)
A third chance arrives for Phillips (David Elfin) Feb 9, 2007
Steve Largent, whose record Monk broke in 1992, was elected in his first year of eligibility. So while Green played at a higher level than any cornerback into his late 30s, he's no sure thing either. (Washington Times)
ED GRANEY: Colts' Harrison refrains from catching attention Feb 1, 2007
But the outcome won't change Harrison's place among the select company of Rice and Carter and Tim Brown and Henry Ellard and Steve Largent. He has stood in the same room with them for some time now, which is pretty darn significant. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Sports)
The best never to play in the Super Bowl Feb 1, 2007
I finally went upstairs, thinking I was better off doing nothing," Newsome said. It isn't easy to select two wide receivers from the list of great ones who never reached the Super Bowl, but Cris Carter, along with Charley Taylor, rates a slight edge over Steve Largent. Carter, who retired after the 2002 season and now lives in Boca Raton, doesn't feel the emptiness felt by Newsome. "Of course I mind not playing in the game. It's the driving force in all the sacrifices you make," Carter said.... (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Celizic: Peyton can teach us a lesson Jan 27, 2007
Celizic: Peyton can teach us all a lesson - Super Bowl XLI - MSNBC.com. Peyton can teach us all a lesson. (MSNBC -- Sports)
It Beats the Couch! Jan 7, 2007
Jerry Rice, Chris Carter, Steve Largent and Boyd Dowler they are not, but there is ample wide receiver talent to allow Seattle the opportunity to keep matriculating (thanks Hank) the ball down field. Just ask Mike Furrey and Roy (of the Longhorn type) Williams. (CowboyUpdate.com)
From the Gridiron to Government Jan 5, 2007
Former congressmen Jack Kemp and Steve Largent were also successful football players, as was the late President Gerald Ford, who was center on the University of Michigan football team from 1932 to 1934. But does success on the playing field translate to success in politics. (ABC News)
Fast facts about Week 17 Jan 2, 2007
That's the closest margin between first and second since 1978 when Wesley Walker had one more yard than Steve Largent, 1,169 yards to 1,168. 13. (NFL.com)
