Selvin Young doesn't want to be next discarded Broncos RB Aug 21, 2008
If it wasn't sixth-round pick Terrell Davis, it was fourth-rounder Olandis Gary. If it wasn't sixth-rounder , it was undrafted rookie. (USA Today -- Sports)
Broncos lose rookie Torain Aug 7, 2008
Coach Mike Shanahan praised Torain, even comparing him to Broncos great Terrell Davis ... "He's one of the most gifted running backs I've been around for a long time. He is very similar to Terrell Davis when he came in."Obviously, he has a setback that he has to deal with. (Boston Globe)
Torain breaks elbow Aug 7, 2008
"He broke a bone. He is going to be out anywhere from probably six-to-eight weeks, depending on what the MRI shows. Thats football. You are going to lose guys to injury. Its a big loss. I thought he had a chance to compete to be the starting running back. Hes one of the most gifted running backs Ive been around for a long time. He is very similar to Terrell Davis when he came in. Obviously he has a setback that he has to deal with. Its tough with these guys. He has to take it... (BroncosUpdate.com)
Gary Zimmerman: In the words of ... Aug 1, 2008
Seven-time Pro Bowler Gary Zimmerman was an anchor at left tackle for the Vikings and Broncos, protecting John Elway's blindside for five years and paving running lanes for Terrell Davis. Teammate Mark Schlereth Schlereth, who played three seasons at left guard next to Zimmerman with the Broncos, on what drove Zimmerman to be a dominant left tackle. (ESPN -- Football News)
Smith tearful as he calls it a career Jul 25, 2008
"After all, he's got loads of memories. His favorites include Terrell Davis rushing for 2,008 yards in 1998 and Elway throwing his 300th touchdown pass. He felt like he played a role in both, blocking downfield for Davis and hauling in his fair share of Elway's darts.He also has a picture hanging in his basement of himself, Elway and Ed McCaffrey jumping around like kids after clinching a 31-24 win over the Green Bay Packers in the 1998 Super Bowl."That's why you play sports _ so the 12-year-old... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Paul Johnson, Tech ramping it up Jul 23, 2008
- You must be referring to the same cut blocking scheme that won the Denver Broncos 2 Super Bowls and let Terrell Davis rush for 2000 yards one year. Is that what you meant. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Football Outsiders: Best RB classes (Part 2) Jul 13, 2008
1995: Third-rounder Curtis Martin will make the Hall of Fame, while sixth-rounder Terrell Davis might join him. Tyrone Wheatley, James Stewart and Napoleon Kaufman also had good careers, but this class would be higher if top overall pick Ki-Jana Carter had not been derailed by injury. (ESPN -- Football News)
Holdout not keeping Grant away from team Jun 21, 2008
So hes constantly critiquing his body lean on film and studying diagrams of ZBS legend, Terrell Davis. The way I ran, I automatically feel comfortable with the scheme, he said. (Forest Republican, WI)
Best sporting events of a San Diego lifetime Jun 19, 2008
Super Bowl XXXII: The second of three Super Bowls to be played in Mission Valley had a local connection in Broncos running back Terrell Davis, who rushed for 157 yards and three touchdowns to be the MVP. Plus, it was John Elway's first Super Bowl victory. 7. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
2,000 yards? MVP? Peterson sets those as goals May 17, 2008
Peterson said that week his goal was to rush for 2,000 yards -- an elite club that includes Eric Dickerson, Jamal Lewis, Barry Sanders, Terrell Davis and O.J. Simpson. "It's something I stay consistent with," Peterson said. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
SI.COM AT THE DRAFT: Fourteen writers. Eleven cities. One live blog May 12, 2008
"I liked Terrell Davis and John Elway," he admitted, to the amusement of the press corps here. Did he mention his affinity for the Raiders' divisional archrivals to Al Davis when they met, asked one reporter. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Atlantic native Mike Peterson gets his shot with the Green Bay Packers May 2, 2008
Super Bowl and League MVPs Terrell Davis from Denver and Tom Brady from New England were drafted quietly in the sixth rounds before they began to climb the ladder. Unorthodox means about football isn't an alien concept to Peterson, who went from forklift driver to walk-on All-American in a short stretch of time four years ago. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Draft Steals, Busts Apr 20, 2008
RB Terrell Davis (Georgia) Drafted by: Broncos, sixth round, No. 196 overall, 1995 Injuries shortened Davis' career considerably, but he still managed three Pro Bowls and four 1,000-yard seasons (including 2,008 yards rushing in 1998), and earned two Super Bowl rings (MVP of Super Bowl XXXII) ... Terrell Davis was selected by the Broncos in the sixth round of the '95 draft with little to no expectations. (ESPN -- Football News)
Kirwan: Debunking the newest draft myths Apr 3, 2008
The Broncos had great success with their running game with late-round backs like Terrell Davis and Mike Anderson, to name a few over the years ... The Broncos' offensive line was pretty darn good and maybe, just maybe, teams made a mistake on their evaluation of Terrell Davis. (ESPN -- Football News)
Moves so far Mar 15, 2008
Look how Denver suffered after putting all their hopes in that other bench rider from UGA named Terrell Davis. Lord knows, we Falcons don t want to suffer through a disaster like that, having to go through all those post season games and Superbowls. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Business reacts to Brett Favre's retirement Mar 7, 2008
The Packers' approach could be similar to what the did after Hall-of-Fame quarterback John Elway retired after the 1998 season and several other popular players, including running back Terrell Davis, left the team. The Broncos chose four players to feature in all of their advertising and marketing campaigns, rather than focusing on just one. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
10 Years Ago... Feb 29, 2008
RB Terrell Davis was named MVP.. Michael Jordan was still playing basketball. (CUTigers.com)
Picking Up the Tab Feb 13, 2008
Of the players who have done it, Eric Dickerson did it in his second season, did it in his fourth year in the league, Terrell Davis did in his fourth season, O.J. Simpson did it in his fifth and Barry Sanders in his ninth. On his own pending free agency, Richardson said to ESPNs John Clayton about the Vikings: I couldnt ask for a better situation. (VikingUpdate.com)
Elite Eight ... Final Four ... Then you make no. 1 call Feb 11, 2008
When he finally got a decent back Terrell Davis Elway won two Super Bowls. TRIVIA TIME. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Eli grabs his own slice of glory Feb 4, 2008
1998 Terrell Davis, RB, Denver. 1997 Desmond Howard, KR, Green Bay. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Bulldogs with Super Bowl rings Feb 3, 2008
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Best performances by a running back Jan 31, 2008
Terrell Davis, Broncos Stats: 31 points, 30-157-3 rushing, 2-8-0 receiving, 1 lost fumble Super Bowl XXXII, January 25, 1998: Broncos 31, Packers 24 The first -- and only -- player to amass three rushing touchdowns in a Super Bowl, Davis was at the peak of his game at the time of Super Bowl XXXII. He was coming off a then-career best 1,750-rushing yard, 15-touchdown regular season, and three playoff games in which he totaled 424 rushing yards and five scores. And little did he know, he was about... (ESPN -- Football News)
More of this story Jan 31, 2008
MVP's since then: XIII - Terry Bradshaw, XIV - Terry Bradshaw, XV - Jim Plunkett, XVI - Joe Montana, XVII - John Riggins, XVIII - Marcus Allen, XIX - Joe Montana, XX - Richard Dent, XXI - Phil Simms, XXII - Doug Williams, XXIII - Jerry Rice, XXIV - Joe Montana, XXV - Ottis Anderson, XXVI - Mark Rypien, XXVII - Troy Aikman, XXVIII - Emmitt Smith, XXIX - Steve Young, XXX - Larry Brown, XXXI - Desmond Howard, XXXII - Terrell Davis, XXXIII - John Elway, XXXIV - Kurt Warner, XXXV - Ray Lewis, XXXVI -... (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Lady Tigers survive scare against Kaufman Jan 26, 2008
Terrell Tribune Online Edition. After dominating for a little more than 70 minutes of Friday's district match against Kaufman, the Lady Tigers had to hold off a last-second scoring threat to escape with a 4-3 victory at Memorial Stadium. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
SN: Pats not best ever, even if they go 19-0 Jan 25, 2008
They didn't put up jaw-breaking numbers on offense because, with running back Terrell Davis, they were pretty much a ball-control team. But were they not guaranteed to score any time they needed to. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Time to tune out the LT static Jan 25, 2008
Fortunately, Sanders works with more sensible people, such as Lincoln High grad Terrell Davis, whose career ended prematurely because of knee injuries. Davis told my former colleague Jim Trotter, writing for SI.com, that he played with many injuries, including broken fingers, separated shoulders and cracked ribs, but when you're talking about the knee, it just ain't the same. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
CAMPUS CLICKS: A bad call by Tebow? Jan 25, 2008
Watch Super Bowl with Terrell Davis and Barry Sanders. Odds and Ends. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ‘Unity in Community' celebration Jan 15, 2008
The second annual observance of King's holiday in McPherson will offer a cornucopia of events, featuring as special speaker, Pastor Terrell Davis from the New Hope Baptist Church in Wichita. Pastor Davis' topic for the evening, To Die Without Record, will reflect the passion that King and thousands of others since King's assassination back in 1968 have brought not only to the holiday, but also to civil rights in America and around the world. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Coach's Corner - Mike Shanahan Part 2 Jan 12, 2008
Maybe it was Terrell Davis or maybe it was Tony Jones coming in, but thats part of football, I cant answer that question. I just know you get a guy like (WR) Brandon Marshall, a young player, you take a guy like (QB Jay) Cutler, (DE Elvis) Dumervil, guys like (OL) and (G Chris) Kuper stepping up, (RBs) Selvin Young and Andre Hall playing at a certain level, (TE) Daniel Graham coming in and doing a pretty good job and (WR Brandon) Stokley, even though hes not a young guy but a new guy... (BroncosUpdate.com)
20 Questions with USC's Terrell Thomas Jan 11, 2008
Favorite Athlete: Terrell Davis (Broncos). Favorite Music Artist/Group: Snoop Doog. (WeAreSC.com)
Peterson eyes NFC rushing title, playoffs Dec 30, 2007
Instead, the Broncos are slogging through their first losing season since 1999, when John Elway retired after consecutive championships and Terrell Davis suffered a devastating knee injury. Coach Mike Shanahan called this his hardest season ever, worse than 99, when the Broncos slid to 6-10 in Shanahan s only other losing season during his 13-year tenure. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Seahawks' Holmgren may be ready to bow out Dec 29, 2007
The Packers made it back to the Super Bowl the following season but couldn't stop Terrell Davis and Denver's cut-blocking line. The Packers were back after posting only two winning seasons in the 19 seasons before Holmgren was hired. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Broncos find fall puzzling, frustrating Dec 26, 2007
500 was 1999, when John Elway was learning what it was like to sleep late on Sundays and Terrell Davis blew out a knee. This year, the Broncos (6-9) will post a losing record for just the second time in the 13-year Mike Shanahan era, injuries and key departures again playing a part. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ed Bouchette's weekly look inside the team Dec 9, 2007
The Hall semifinalists Cris Carter Terrell Davis Dermontti Dawson Fred Dean Richard Dent Randy Gradishar Darrell Green Kevin Greene Russ Grimm Ray Guy Charles Haley Lester Hayes Rickey Jackson Joe Jacoby Cortez Kennedy Bob Kuechenberg Randall McDaniel Art Monk Andre Reed Ken Stabler Paul Tagliabue Steve Tasker Derrick Thomas Andre Tippett George Young Gary Zimmerman. Note: The Hall selection comittee will vote on this year's class Feb. 2 -- the day before Super Bowl XLII -- in Phoenix, Ariz. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Parker looking forward to running on a dry surface for a change Dec 7, 2007
" So does winning the league's rushing title, something no Steelers player has done since Bill Dudley in 1946. He would even settle for winning the AFC rushing title, something no Steelers back has done since Barry Foster led the conference with 1,690 yards in 1992. Running backs who play on grass surfaces in a northern climate do not typically win rushing titles. The last player from such a geographic region to do so was Green Bay's Ahman Green, who led the National Football Conference in... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Carter, Green semifinalists for NFL Hall of Fame Nov 29, 2007
Defensive ends Richard Dent, Fred Dean and Charles Haley; linebackers Randy Gradishar, Kevin Greene, Derrick Thomas, and Andre Tippett; cornerback Lester Hayes; center Dermontti Dawson; guards Russ Grimm, Bob Kuechenberg and Randall McDaniel; tackles Joe Jacoby and Gary Zimmerman; running back Terrell Davis; wide receivers Art Monk, Andre Reed and Steve Tasker; quarterback Ken Stabler; punter Ray Guy; former commissioner Paul Tagliabue; and administrator George Young. The seniors committee... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Two former Steelers are Hall of Fame semifinalists Nov 29, 2007
Terrell Davis, RB -- 1995-2001 Denver Broncos. Dermontti Dawson, C -- 1988-2000 Pittsburgh Steelers. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
O'Connor: Ready to trade Nov 20, 2007
Just as Terrell Davis walked into Elway's life before it was too late, Joba Chamberlain or Johan Santana (or both) might end up saving Rodriguez from the same fate that met the Yankee slugger's childhood hero, Dan Marino, who inspired the number on A-Rod's jersey unlucky No. 13. Marino lost a Super Bowl as a kid, figured he'd have another half dozen chances, and never made it back. (NorthJersey.com, NJ)
Early picks for the '08 Hall of Fame Nov 9, 2007
Terrell Davis is the Broncos' all-time leading rusher with 7,607 rushing yards ... Terrell Davis is my only running back, of the six listed. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Bumbling Broncos know season is long from over Nov 9, 2007
Shanahan has had just one losing season in his 13 years in Denver, and that came in 1999 after Terrell Davis injured a knee and John Elway retired after leading the Broncos to back-to-back Super Bowl wins. "Obviously it's tough," Shanahan said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Cutler says Broncos are in panic mode Nov 8, 2007
They went 6-10 in 1999 when Terrell Davis blew out a knee and John Elway retired after leading Denver to back-to-back Super Bowl wins. The Broncos aren't used to this. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Rebuilding? Heaven, and Shanahan, forbid Nov 7, 2007
Scripps Howard News Service. Slug: fbn-krieger06 Date: 2007-11-06 00:00:00 Version: original Wire Category: S Words: 845 Bytes: 26112 E-Pub: Y Use Warning: column. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Helix Highlanders in spotlight today Oct 29, 2007
The Denver Broncos' all-time leading rusher (7,607 yards), Terrell Davis, who attended both Morse and Lincoln high schools. Davis turns 35 today. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Football Outsiders: Fast out of the gate Oct 21, 2007
Addai, Jones-Drew in select company. By Aaron SchatzFootballOutsiders. (ESPN -- Football News)
Head to head Oct 21, 2007
Search post-gazette NOW. The names change, but the numbers almost never do. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Peterson makes quick impression with Vikings Oct 20, 2007
He has the vision of a Marshall Faulk, the power of a Terrell Davis, and the speed of an Eric Dickerson. Let s pray he has the endurance of an Emmitt Smith, Sanders said during his studio commentary last week for the NFL Network. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Eisen: Worthy of burnt toast, not popcorn Oct 19, 2007
On NFL GameDay Sunday, Deion Sanders said the seventh overall choice out of Oklahoma has the vision of Marshall Faulk, the speed of Terrell Davis and the power of Eric Dickerson but hopes he also has the staying power of Emmitt Smith. Peterson's questionable durability in college was the main knock against him at this year's NFL Scouting Combine. (ESPN -- Football News)
Fantasy tips Oct 6, 2007
His running style reminds some in Denver of Terrell Davis, a quick and fast guy who hits the hole hard. 6. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Sunday scrum: Will Bears make the playoffs with Griese at quarterback? No! Oct 2, 2007
You might remember, it was Griese who fell flat on his face -- literally -- at Terrell Davis' house in 2002, knocking himself unconscious. That, of course, came shortly after the Michigan alum was put on 12 months probation for driving while impaired. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Sports letters: Where's the savings? Oct 1, 2007
I'll say this, not once in his career did San Diego's own Terrell Davis behave the way LT has on the sideline with his quarterback or in the postgame news conference. TD was a professional with a gift. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Eisen: Rolling out awards at the 3/17th mark Sep 28, 2007
Twenty days later, the Saints are still winless and, on Tuesday's NFL Total Access, Terrell Davis stuck a fork in them for 2007. The defense can't stop anybody, and the top-ranked offense from 2006 has only four offensive touchdowns through three games. (ESPN -- Football News)
Jaguars 23, Bronocs 14 Sep 25, 2007
Henry, who had gained 267 yards coming in, carried just three times for 6 yards in the first half, not the kind of display the Broncos or their fans expected on the day that Terrell Davis was inducted into the team's ring of fame. About the only thing that went Denver's way before the halftime ceremony honoring the former Super Bowl MVP was Brandon Marshall's performance on the Broncos' second drive, when he caught three passes for 91 yards. (The St. Augustine Record)
Schon: Broncos Live Game Notes Sep 25, 2007
Broncos take over with eight seconds on the clock - Cutler takes a knee and its back to the drawing board for the hometown team - Pretty lousy way to lead in to Terrell Davis induction to the Ring of Fame halftime ceremony. At least the Broncos take the kick for the second half. (BroncosUpdate.com)
The Marshall plan Sep 25, 2007
HONORING TD:@ The Broncos welcomed retired running back Terrell Davis into the Ring of Fame at halftime. Davis holds the franchise record for rushing yards with 7,607 in eight seasons before knee injuries ended his career. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)
Jaguars Control The Clock, Game Vs. Broncos Sep 24, 2007
Notes: Former Denver RB Terrell Davis was inducted into the Broncos' hall of fame in a halftime ceremony. Cutler didn't speak with the media after the game. (CBS 4, CO)
Vote for Amobi Okoye as the Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week Sep 21, 2007
Packers running back DeShawn Wynn, a seventh-round draft pick out of Florida, is starting to remind some of another late-round draft pick who made a great impact in Denver, Terrell Davis, who helped an aging Hall of Fame quarterback reach the Super Bowl. Now it's your turn to vote on the NFL Rookie of the Week. (Uoflsports.com)
Dolphins' Green out to overcome older QB odds Sep 21, 2007
" Elway won Super Bowls in his final two seasons in Denver with the NFL's leading rusher, Terrell Davis. But for every ending like Elway's, there are many more examples of Hall of Fame quarterbacks whose careers ended ingloriously. Johnny Unitas left Baltimore after a couple of rough seasons (seven touchdowns, 15 interceptions) for San Diego, where the 40-year-old legend threw three touchdowns and seven picks in five games. Joe Montana missed the 1991 and ?92 seasons with injuries, left San... (The Palm Beach Post)
Is the Pack all the way back after 2-0 start? Sep 19, 2007
They lost against Terrell Davis (1999), Marshall Faulk (2000 playoffs), Peyton Manning (2004), Steve McNair (2004) and Shaun Alexander (2006). LaDainian Tomlinson will join McNair as the only MVPs to play at Lambeau in that time. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
This is no "Curse of the Bambino." There is documented evidence that if a runner carries 370 times a season, including the postseason, bad things start to happen. Sep 19, 2007
Among the documented post-370 failures that Football Outsiders documents are such recent examples as Terrell Davis, Eddie George, Curtis Martin, Jamal Lewis, Ricky Williams and Natrone Means, and such luminaries of the past as Hall of Famer Earl Campbell. Parker carried 337 times last season, fourth most in Steelers history, for 1,494 yards. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Hive Revived Aug 30, 2007
New class at rebuilt Lincoln High embraces a storied football tradition whose long list of Hornets in the NFL includes Terrell Davis, Marcus Allen, Akili Smith, Patrick Rowe ... 2 Super Bowl MVPs (Marcus Allen, Terrell Davis) ... 2 NFL MVPs (Marcus Allen, Terrell Davis). (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Sunday Scrum: Should LT be the top pick in fantasy drafts? No! Aug 26, 2007
It was that preseason I was sucked into the Terrell Davis hype after he had rushed for 2,008 yards and 23 touchdowns in '98. I drew our league's No. 1 pick out of a hat, gleefully took T.D. only to see a torn ACL and MCL ruin his season (211 yards, 0 TDs) and career. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
2007-2008 NFL Picks (AFC West) Aug 18, 2007
Mike Shanahan has not coached a premier back since Terrell Davis, and while Henry isn't in that league quite yet, he provides the Denver offense with a tremendous weapon. Jay Cutler replaced Jake Plummer last season after The Snake encountered control problems again, and Cutler didn't disappoint. (Suite101.com)
Old faces in new places Aug 8, 2007
Mike Shanahan is notorious for his committee systems, but when he has a back that fits his scheme perfectly (see Terrell Davis, Clinton Portis), he pounds him. Henry gets my preseason vote for Comeback Player of the Year. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Looking for primary ballcarrier Aug 5, 2007
Lest we forget, Terrell Davis never had a 1,000-yard season as a Bulldog under Ray Goff. As a Denver Bronco, Davis had four. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Blame us - the media - for boneheaded thinking Our paparazzi-like actions have destroyed our credibility Aug 5, 2007
If Thurman Thomas is a Hall of Famer and Terrell Davis isn't, the scatter-brained Bill's bust would be better served as a boat anchor. Then again, at least two or three members of the notoriously silent offensive line that blocked for Davis and John Elway should be in there, too. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
