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  NFL 1983 Football Season Archives
1983 NFL Division Standings: Division ranking and statistics such as winning and loosing streaks, division record, conference record, etc.
1983 NFL Team Rankings: Computer ranking of all the teams in the NFL based on performance AND strength of schedule and more...
1983 NFL Scores and Schedules: Complete 1983 NFL team scores and schedules including regular season and playoffs.
home.earthlink.net /~ob1gui/nflsbar/nflarc83.htm   (121 words)

  
 Tagliabue Heads List Of Hall Finalists - NFLNews Story - WNBC | New York
He was the ninth overall selection of the 1983 draft, earned 14 straight Pro Bowl berths and chosen as a guard for the NFL's All-Decade Team of 1990s.
He is the only player to lead the NFL in total yards from scrimmage for four consecutive seasons and was the league's MVP in 1991.
He was the NFL lineman of the year in 1987, was a seven-time Pro Bowl choice and only one of a handful of players to be selected for two All-Decade Teams (1980s and 1990s).
www.wnbc.com /nfl/10716273/detail.html   (1239 words)

  
 Stadiums of the NFL-RCA Dome-Indianapolis Colts
Prior to moving to Indianapolis for the 1984 season, the Colts called Baltimore their home.
Meanwhile in Baltimore, the Colts were dissatisfied with the conditions of Memorial Stadium and decided to move to Indianapolis after the 1983 NFL season.
Stadiums of the NFL is not associated with the National Football League or any team mentioned.
www.stadiumsofnfl.com /afc/RCADome.htm   (356 words)

  
 1983 Chicago Bears by BearsHistory.com
Chicago wrapped up the 1983 season at 8-8, with many positives to dwell upon in the offseason.
As 1983 turned to 1984, the team felt that they may be just on the verge of something special.
88 year old NFL and Bears founder George Halas had completely remade his team in late 1981 and '82, but by the beginning of the 1983 season he was ailing and out of the public view.
www.bearshistory.com /seasons/1983chicagobears-print.aspx   (1466 words)

  
 Baltimore Colts (1953-1983)
Following the season Coach Molesworth is reassigned, to the team's director of scouting while Weeb Ewbank is brought in to lead the team on the field.
Following the season Coach Weeb Ewbank would be fired, and replaced by Don Shula who had played with Colts in their inaugural season of 1953.
The Colts season was almost derailed before it ever began as a dispute between Owner Robert Irsay and Coach Ted Marchibroda led to a resignation from the popular coach.
www.sportsecyclopedia.com /nfl/balticolts/baltcolts.html   (3735 words)

  
 NFL.com - NFL News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
When the Denver Broncos selected Gary Kubiak in 1983, the NFL draft was well past its initial, marquee selections.
He spent two years with his alma mater as the Aggies' running backs coach before the San Francisco 49ers brought him on board in 1994 as their quarterbacks coach, where he partnered with Steve Young and earned the first of three Super Bowl rings.
NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.
www.nfl.com /draft/story/6267577   (731 words)

  
 Giants And Dolphins Will Play In London - NFLNews Story - KXAS | Dallas
Last month, the NFL confirmed it would play a regular-season game outside of North America for the first time and announced that London would be the host city.
NFL owners voted in October to play up to two games outside the United States every year for the next five years, starting with a single game in 2007.
The NFL staged a regular-season game outside the United States for the first time during the 2005 season when 103,467 fans watched the Arizona Cardinals and San Francisco 49ers play in Mexico City.
www.nbc5i.com /nfl/10913012/detail.html   (644 words)

  
 Trouble Brewing For Seahawks - NFLNews Story - KETV Omaha   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Since 1983, you can count the number of NFC Champions that did not have a first-round playoff bye on one finger (the 2003 Panthers).
The TD was Seattle's fifth on the ground this season, which helped them top the low-water mark of four, established in the strike- shortened season of 1982 and matched in the Seahawks' 2-14 campaign of 1992.
Jackson (10 TDs) had led the NFL in touchdown catches for much of the season, but his absence allowed the Cowboys' Terrell Owens to pass him in that category last Sunday.
www.ketv.com /nfl/10576285/detail.html   (1304 words)

  
 Encyclopedia :: encyclopedia : 1983   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
1983 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar.
February 13 - US President Ronald Reagan proclaims 1983 "The Year of the Bible".
August 18 - 5 people are killed and 18 others injured when a road train is deliberatly driven into a motel at Ayers Rock (Uluru) NT (The driver, Douglas Edward Crabbe, was found guilty of this in March 1984)
www.hallencyclopedia.com /1983   (2503 words)

  
 NFL EUROPE in association with SportsLine.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
From 1984 to 1986, Lantz was defensive line coach at Notre Dame and spent five seasons as defensive coordinator at the University of Louisville before moving on to Virginia.
The native of New York brings three years of NFL experience to the Thunder having served as a seasonal athletic trainer for the NFC East champion Philadelphia Eagles, nursing the bumps and bruises of NFL stars such as quarterback Donovan McNabb.
NFL Europe League, NFL Europe shield design and the team marks and logos are registered trademarks of the National Football League and its affiliates.
ww1.nfleurope.com /thunder/thundercoacheng03.html   (1789 words)

  
 Dan Marino profile, statistics and more
Marino was second in the AFC in passing and eighth in the NFL.
Threw his 30th TD pass on the season on Dec. 12 vs. Kansas City to extend his NFL record to four seasons with 30 or more TD passes...
Miami's NFL record of 19 straight games without allowing a sack was halted on Oct. 29 at Buffalo...
espn.go.com /nfl/profiles/notes/0004.html   (1330 words)

  
 The Last Roundup: Parcells Retires - NFLNews Story - WNBC | New York   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Dallas had an up-and-down 2006 season that saw a change of quarterbacks from Drew Bledsoe to Tony Romo, and the ever-present drama surrounding controversial wide receiver Terrell Owens.
Parcells had an overall head coaching mark of 172-130-1 in the regular season with the Cowboys, New York Jets, New England Patriots and New York Giants, winning Super Bowl titles after the 1986 and 1990 seasons during an eight-year run with the Giants.
He then moved on to the NFL as an assistant in 1979 with the Giants, spent the 1980 season as the linebackers coach with New England and returned to the Giants as the defensive coordinator for 1981 and '82 before taking over the head coaching duties in 1983.
www.wnbc.com /nfl/10813644/detail.html   (975 words)

  
 NFL Preview - Detroit (2-13) At Dallas (9-6) - NFLNews Story - WPXI Pittsburgh   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Detroit is tied with Oakland for the worst record in the NFL as Week 17 begins, and owns a narrow edge in the strength-of-schedule tie-breaker.
The veteran is actually fourth in NFL passing yards as Week 17 begins, though his 58 sacks absorbed lead the league, and his 21 picks are just one behind Ben Roethlisberger's 22 for most in the NFL.
Romo shouldn't have much trouble locating his receivers against a Detroit defense that is allowing opponents to complete a league-high 66 percent of their passes and ranks near the bottom of the NFL in sacks (26) and interceptions (11).
www.wpxi.com /nfl/10618703/detail.html   (1913 words)

  
 NFL Game Summary - Seattle At Green Bay - NFLNews Story - KNBC | Los Angeles
Seattle running back Shaun Alexander was able to set the NFL record for most touchdowns in a single season and also became the league's leading rusher this season, but his club was more content on avoiding injuries in a meaningless tilt before the playoffs.
Donald Driver had six catches for 118 yards for the Packers (4-12), who ended a disappointing season with a victory, however, this was the team's worst regular-season finish since the 1991 Packers also finished 4-12.
He also became the fourth Packer ever to have at least 85 receptions in a season...Seahawks head coach Mike Holmgren, who served in the same capacity with the Packers from 1992 through 1998, is 1-3 against his former team.
www.nbc4.tv /nfl/5779013/detail.html   (1033 words)

  
 Merriman Charges Up San Diego 'D' - NFLNews Story - WESH Orlando
The former TCU star now has 26 touchdowns (23 rushing, 3 receiving) on the season and is just three away from breaking the NFL record of 28 set by Seattle's Shaun Alexander last year.
Prior to this season, Tomlinson pointed to reaching the 2,000-yard mark as one of his goals for the season.
The NFL has moved the December 17 game between the Chargers and the rival Kansas City Chiefs has been moved to 8:15 p.m.
www.wesh.com /nfl/10470458/detail.html   (1005 words)

  
 Super Charger: L.T. sets single-season TD mark as Chargers clinch AFC West - USATODAY.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
LaDainian Tomlinson, the Chargers' wonderful running back, tied Shaun Alexander's single-season NFL record with his 28th touchdown late in the fourth quarter of the Chargers' seventh consecutive victory.
Tomlinson also set a Chargers record with his eighth 100-yard rushing game of the season and tied John Riggins' 1983 NFL record with his seventh consecutive multi-touchdown game.
And by running his season total for scoring to 174 points, he is three points from breaking the NFL mark set by Green Bay's Paul Hornung in 1960.
www.usatoday.com /sports/football/games/2006-12-10-broncos-chargers_x.htm?csp=34   (1378 words)

  
 NFL Game Summary - Kansas City At San Diego - NFLNews Story - KNBC | Los Angeles
He also recorded at least two touchdowns in eight straight games, which is also a new NFL record.
The Chargers defense recorded six sacks and intercepted Trent Green once, as the Bolts avenged one of their losses this season and extended their win streak to eight straight games.
In the third, Tynes connected on a 52-yard field goal with 2:22 left to cut the deficit to 14-6.
www.nbc4.tv /nfl/10557816/detail.html   (812 words)

  
 NFL Preseason Preview - Houston (2-0) At Denver (1-1) - NFLNews Story - KHBS Ft. Smith
Kubiak also played nine seasons with the Broncos, passing for 1,920 yards and 14 touchdowns as John Elway's backup from 1983 through 1991.
Kubiak and the Texans will be looking to maintain their preseason momentum, after the NFL's worst team of a year ago opened the tune-up phase of 2006 with back-to-back wins over the Chiefs (24-14) and Rams (27-20).
Davis is not expected to be in uniform against the Broncos, but should be ready for the team's regular season opener against the Eagles on Sept. 10th.
www.4029tv.com /nfl/9740076/detail.html   (688 words)

  
 Bucs Will Be Thankful When This Season's Over - NFLNews Story - WMAQ | Chicago
With the exception of an excellent opening drive on offense, the Bucs played like they were on a holiday against the Dallas Cowboys, as Tony Romo carved up (pardon the pun) the Tampa Bay defense in a record-setting day which carried America's Team to an easy 38-10 victory.
Burdened by a short week of preparation and a host of crippling injuries on the defensive side, the Buccaneers gave their worst performance since the team's 27-0 debacle against Baltimore in the season opener.
Tampa Bay does have a seasoned option to replace Buenning in Sean Mahan, who started every game for the Bucs at right guard in 2005 and has made seven starts this season at both guard spots because of injuries to Buenning and Davin Joseph.
www.nbc5.com /nfl/10421984/detail.html   (1207 words)

  
 Goodell Named New Commissioner Of NFL - NFLNews Story - WLWT Cincinnati
Each of the five individuals went before NFL club owners at a meeting in early August at the Renaissance Hotel in Chicago, where each candidate made a presentation to the 32 clubs, which then split into subdivisions to conduct interviews.
Goodell began his NFL career in 1982 working as an administrative intern in the league office.
He was an intern with the New York Jets in 1983 and returned to the NFL office in 1984 as an assistant in the public relations department.
www.wlwt.com /nfl/9650282/detail.html   (577 words)

  
 This is the USFL - The Coaches of the USFL
After 11 banner seasons with the Chargers, Hadl was traded to Los Angeles — a deal orchestrated by Don Klosterman (now the Express president and general manager) — and promptly directed the Rams to the 1973 NFC Western Division crown and was named NFL Player of the Year.
By this time, the NFL was well aware of Kush's exploits and it was the Baltimore Colts who put in the order for his services in time for the 1982 season.
However, the 1983 Baltimore Colts were a horse of a different color, and when the regular season came to a close, the team's 7-9 performance featured the biggest improvement in NFL history by a team that had not won a game in the previous campaign.
www.thisistheusfl.com /USFLcoaches.htm   (13296 words)

  
 SignOnSanDiego.com > Sports -- NFL owners pick Goodell
The son of a U.S. senator, Goodell joined the NFL in 1982 as an intern in the league office.
The expectation is that the owners will take advantage of the out clause because, after reading the fine print on the new pact, some of them believe they made too many concessions to the players.
He is said to have played a key role in the launching of NFL Network, the league-owned TV network, as well as in the negotiations for the new TV contracts, which are expected to bring in $10 billion over the next six years.
www.signonsandiego.com /sports/nfl/20060809-9999-1s9commish.html   (980 words)

  
 Whim Internet Magazine
Aside from being born in 1983 during the middle of the NFL season when I made my debut into this world, there was one young star athlete out of Texas A&M-Kingsville who made a big debut himself into the NFL.
 In 1983 I took on the role of being an older brother to two others of my family, and in the same year Darrell Green began his role of being an older brother to his family, the Washington Redskins.
Green finishes his rookie season with a career-high 109 tackles and a trip to Super Bowl XVIII against the Los Angeles Raiders in Tampa.
www.radford.edu /~archive/season11/sports/stories/green.html   (861 words)

  
 Member - Pro Football Hall of Fame   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Eric Dickerson, a two-time All-America choice at Southern Methodist, was selected in the first round of the 1983 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams.
Twelve times during that season he gained more than 100 yards rushing, breaking the record of 100-yard games in a season held by O. Simpson.
The following season he became the first player in NFL history to gain more than 1,000 yards in seven consecutive seasons.
www.profootballhof.com /hof/member.jsp?player_id=55   (441 words)

  
 The 1983 draft: A class to remember - Pro Football Hall of Fame
It's now been 20 years since the 1983 draft, and there is enough evidence in hindsight to call it perhaps the greatest draft class in NFL history.
No less than 127 schools were represented in the 1983 draft, ranging from football factories such as USC and Penn State to small schools like Langston and St. Mary's.
Of course, Beake also played a role in what he understandably calls "the greatest trade in the history of the NFL." Elway, the top overall pick by the Colts, was threatening to pursue a pro baseball career unless the Colts traded him.
www.profootballhof.com /hof/release.jsp?release_id=1540   (1057 words)

  
 NFL Season Preview: Baltimore Ravens - Deadspin
We are officially at the start of the NFL season, so it's probably time to start previewing the monster.
An actual pair of Unitas' cleats were displayed on the sideline for the remainder of the season inside a glass case.
Thomas is going to be an unrestricted free agent at the end of this season, which I guess is bad news for Ryan's office.
www.deadspin.com /sports/nfl/nfl-season-preview-baltimore-ravens-199083.php   (1664 words)

  
 Football - Related Items - MSN Encarta
table of NFL number one first round draft picks
Pennsylvania State University won its first national collegiate football championship with a 27-23 victory over Georgia in the 1983 Sugar Bowl.
U.S. professional football became virtually a year-round sport this year, as the new United States Football League played its first spring-summer season.
encarta.msn.com /related_761557873_19.45/1983_season.html   (86 words)

  
 Mr NFL - Football Software - Statistics, Prediction and Office Pool Software
MrOfficePool is a computer program for running an NFL office pool It allows you to email out a pick sheet or post it on a web site.
The database is not perfect though, the time of possession, totals line, sacks and sack yards for the 1983 playoff games are missing.
NFL - is a program which will predict the outcome of future NFL football games against the spread (or straight up).
www.mrnfl.com /main.htm   (805 words)

  
 HBO: Inside the NFL
Throughout his 17 seasons in the NFL he was always striving to win.
The Pennsylvania native played college football at the University of Pittsburgh and was a first-round draft pick of the Miami Dolphins in 1983, the last of six quarterbacks taken in the first round.
Marino became an instant NFL sensation, going on to a 17-year career that set the standard for quarterback excellence with his never-quit style of play.
www.hbo.com /infl/hosts_correspondents/dan_marino.shtml   (332 words)

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