Houshmandzadeh 'shocked' by antics reactions Nov 7, 2009
-- No one in Seattle will ever confuse with Steve Largent. The outspoken Houshmandzadeh is "shocked" with the fuss being made in his first Seahawks season over his angry gestures and comments about not getting the ball enough, in a city where people are used to their star receivers being quiet yet ultra-productive -- like Largent. (ESPN -- Football)
MIKE HOLMGREN: Redskins have been unfair to Jim Zorn Nov 4, 2009
The coach said Snyder and Cerrato "strongly suggested" he relinquish play-calling, while Hall of Famer Steve Largent, a friend of Zorn, said the. The Redskins had a bye on Sunday, after losing 27-17 to the Eagles last Monday in Lewis' first game as play-caller. (USA Today -- Sports)
'Good enough' Panthers stay in first Nov 2, 2009
But the Panthers still had Signor who with his 12th and 13th field goals moved to sixth on Eastern s season record list topped by the 16 converted by Dave Strauch in 1982 and matched by Steve Largent in 1995. More importantly he provided Eastern s margin of victory. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
'Skins 'soap opera' twist: Zorn's job safe for now Oct 25, 2009
Cerrato also belittled what he called "off-the-wall" comments made by Hall of Fame receiver Steve Largent, a close friend of Zorn's who called the switch to Lewis "a joke.". Cerrato referred to Largent as "his friend" instead of by name, then noted the four Super Bowl rings won by Lewis as an assistant coach with San Francisco and Green Bay. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Zorn will remain Skins coach Oct 24, 2009
Cerrato also expressed his frustration with the Redskins lack of production on offense, chastised media speculation about Zorns job security, explained team owner Daniel Snyders silence about Zorn and the teams play and disparaged the comments made by Steve Largent, Zorns best friend, about the Redskins front office during the week. Theres been a lot of false rumors, media speculation, unnamed sources out there all the time, Cerrato said. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Campbell: Dysfunctional Redskins Can't be 'Solved Overnight' Oct 23, 2009
Coach Jim Zorn has been careful with his words, but his good friend, Hall of Fame receiver Steve Largent, called the decision to give Lewis the play-calling duties "a joke.". read more stories in. (ABC 7 News, DC)
FCC Vote To Consider New Codified Net Neutrality Rules Prompts Comments, Advice Oct 23, 2009
Steve Largent, president of CTIA: The Wireless Association, praised the FCC for recognizing that wireless is different and for asking the questions of how, when and to what extent they need to apply to wireless as well as wired broadband. But he warned that "whatever the case may be for applying rules to other platforms, applying these rules to mobile wireless broadband services during a period of dynamic innovation and change in the wireless ecosystem could have significant unintended... (Multichannel News)
Titans fans don’t find Fisher’s humor too funny Oct 22, 2009
Hall of Fame receiver Steve Largent said during a radio interview Tuesday that Redskins coach Jim Zorn considered resigning when owner Daniel Snyder decided Zorn would no longer call Washington s plays. Largent, who caught passes from old friend Zorn for the Seahawks between 1976 and 1984, ripped the Redskins and Snyder during an interview on KJR in Seattle, saying he believed Snyder s decision was an attempt to force Zorn s resignation. (Boston Globe)
Zorn almost walked? Oct 22, 2009
Washington Redskins, Dan Snyder ripped by Steve Largent - ESPN ... SEATTLE -- Hall of Fame receiver Steve Largent said during a radio interview Tuesday that coach Jim Zorn considered resigning when owner Daniel Snyder decided Zorn would no longer call Washington's plays. (ESPN -- Football)
U.S. takes action on distracted driving Oct 2, 2009
Steve Largent, the former congressman and NFL star who now heads CTIA-The Wireless Association, the leading industry group, said the industry "remains committed to educating all drivers about the dangers of distracted driving. We support state and local legislation that would ban texting for all drivers and place wireless use restrictions on teens and novice drivers. "While state and local legislation is a part of the solution, education is key to trying to end distracted driving. We also agree... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
CTIA Wants More Spectrum Sep 30, 2009
"As the Chairman and other FCC Commissioners understand, spectrum is our industry's backbone and is what encourages innovation and competition," said CEO Steve Largent. "[T]he industry needs access to more spectrum so we can continue to meet the growing consumer demand - whether it's for personal reasons such as health or for environmental reasons such as smart grids," he said. (Multichannel News)
CTIA Brushes Off Concern Over Wireless Probe Sep 3, 2009
"While some people may fear an NOI on innovation or competition, in the wireless industry, we relish those questions, those issues, as they come up before the commission, because we think we have a great story to tell," Steve Largent, president and CEO of , told reporters this morning at the group's Washington office. "It's kind of hitting us right in our sweet spot.". (SmallBusinessComputing)
Seahawks OT Jones has knee surgery Aug 21, 2009
His 180 starts are second in franchise history to wide receiver Steve Largent, the first Seahawks player elected to the Hall of Fame. "You can't really do it like he does," said , the starter at left guard, next to where Jones is supposed to be. (ESPN -- Football)
MICHAEL WEBER: Football teams on the move Aug 17, 2009
Forty years that have included Johnny Unitas, Fran Tarkenton, Terry Bradshaw, Roger Staubach, Joe Montana, Peyton Manning and Tom Brady; Walter Payton, Franco Harris, Barry Sanders, Eric Dickerson, Emmitt Smith and LaDainian Tomlinson; Jerry Rice, Lynn Swan, Steve Largent, Charlie Joiner and Randy Moss; Dick Butkus, Mike Singletary, Ronnie Lott, Ray Lewis, and Mean Joe Greene; Tom Landry, Bud Grant, Don Schula, Chuck Noll, and the Big Tuna; the Steel Curtain, the Purple People Eaters, the Orange... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Defense highlights new Hall of Fame class Aug 9, 2009
l Steve Largent, wide receiver. l Yale Lary, defensive back-punter. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Wide Receivers on TV Jul 18, 2009
In the former arena, Steve Largent triumphed on four consecutive seasons of Who Wants To Be a Congressman. butlike Lynn Swann, a fellow Republicancollapsed in the final round of So You Think You Can Run for Governor. (Slate)
Merrill » Jul 14, 2009
Zorn, seen in 1979 with receiver Steve Largent, is now in his second season as a head coach in the NFL. "There's a method to what I'm doing," he says. "I'm not just kind of bouncing down the stream here like a pebble. I do have a plan.". (ESPN -- Football News)
Okla. congressman returning to DC after rehab Jul 7, 2009
A former member of the Oklahoma House, Sullivan first was elected to Congress in 2002 in a special election to replace Steve Largent, who made an unsuccessful run for governor. In 2008, Sullivan defeated Democratic challenger Georgianna Oliver with 66 percent of the vote, his widest margin of victory. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
The Strange Case of Mark Sanford Jun 25, 2009
He regularly found himself grouped with Ron Paul and a few other staunch conservatives like Steve Largent and Tom Coburn on the losing end of lopsided votes. I remember the leadership would come and say, This stuff is okay during the campaign, but we have to govern, and I thought it was govern toward a specific end, not just govern to govern, Sanford recalls. (The American Conservative)
Oklahoma congressman seeks alcohol treatment May 30, 2009
Sullivan first was elected to Congress in 2002 in a special election to replace Steve Largent, who made an unsuccessful run for governor. Sullivan has acknowledged being arrested when he was 20 for public intoxication. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Story » May 29, 2009
"I tell people that I rate my top receivers -- coaching, playing or watching -- as , , Steve Largent and .". Bob DeMay/Akron Beacon Journal. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Top Draft Steals Apr 15, 2009
And then there is Steve Largent. Taken in the fourth round by Houston and later traded to Seattle, he went on to a Hall of Fame career with the Seahawks. (ESPN -- Football News)
Houshmandzadeh spurns Bengals, agrees to deal with Seahawks Mar 3, 2009
" On Friday, Houshmandzadeh met with Seahawks officials, which included a tour of the team's new headquarters on the shores of Lake Washington in owner Paul Allen's seaplane. Houshmandzadeh, who played at Oregon State, will go to Seattle and be the team's No. 1 receiver. The Seahawks were 4-12 last season, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2002, and have a new coach in Jim Mora. is an all-pro quarterback, but like the Bengals' , he fought injuries last season and played in only seven... (USA Today -- Sports)
