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Desmond Howard - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Desmond Howard (born May 15, 1970 in Cleveland, Ohio) is a former American football wide receiver and kick returner in the NFL. Howard is also known for his diving grab on a 4th down and 1 yard to go play against Notre Dame. Howard's performance as a receiver was viewed by many as a disappointment, recording just 92 receptions in his first 4 seasons, and recording more then 30 receptions only once in his entire 11 season career. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Desmond_Howard   (849 words)

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Heisman.com - Heisman Trophy But the mercurial Howard raced under it, leaped as far as he could, and cradled the ball in his outstretched hands for the touchdown that gave Michigan one of its most cherished victories. Howard's 1991 season was amazing by any standards catching 61 passes for 950 yards and 19 touchdowns (23 total TDs.) He was the first receiver in Big Ten conference history to lead the league in scoring with 138 points. Howard became the fourth consecutive junior and the second Michigan player to win the Heisman, 51 years after Hall of Famer Tom Harmon won his. www.heisman.com /winners/d-howard91.html   (380 words)

SLAM! Sports Stats Howard, whose electrifying kick returns helped the Green Bay Packers to a 35-21 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXI, was given a four-year, $6 million contract today to play for the Raiders. Howard struggled in the NFL after winning the Heisman in 1991, but he found a niche with Green Bay, leading the league in punt return average (15.1) and touchdowns (3) during the regular season. The Washington Redskins made Howard the fourth overall pick in the 1992 draft, but he was claimed in the 1995 expansion draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars and later was released before signing with the Packers as an unrestricted free agent. www.canoe.ca /StatsFBP/BC-FBP-LGNS-HOWARD-R.html   (659 words)

Detroit Lions Site: Desmond Howard Notes KR Desmond Howard has been incredibly thrilling since joining the Lions, as illustrated by him being named to his first career Pro Bowl in 2000, and he is well on his way to compete for a "return" trip to Hawaii. Among the top returners in the league, Howard ranks second in kickoff returns in the NFC and is third in the NFL with a 25.8 yards per return average. Howard ripped off his two longest kickoff returns for the season, up to that point, against the Titans by returning two first-half kickoffs for 47 and 59 yards. www.detroitlions.com /games/index.cfm?cont_id=75390   (993 words)

Desmond's ship comes in - football player Desmond Howard Sporting News, The - Find Articles Howard, who has a residence in Boca Raton, has returned that morning from a week's cruise in the Caribbean It is only the third time in 34 days since the Super Bowl he's even been home. A year previous Howard was unemployed, suffering the in dignity of being released by an expansion team just four seasons after entering the league as a Heisman Trophy winner and the fourth player chosen in the draft. Howard wanted a bigger role in 1997; he was convinced he still could become a star receiver, the role projected for him when he came out of Michigan. www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1208/is_n11_v221/ai_19220625   (931 words)

PlayStation.com - News - News Stories - Desmond Howard catches NCAA 06 cover Desmond Howard, former NFL player with five teams, has been selected by EA for the game's cover, breaking a string of first-year NFL athletes to lend their 2D images for promotional purposes. Howard went on to play for five teams in the NFL, with his greatest moment being named MVP of Super Bowl XXXI, where he returned a kick 99 yards for a touchdown against the New England Patriots. Though Howard played his last NFL game in 2002, the electric playmaker was selected for having one of the most memorable Heisman Trophy-winning seasons in the history of the NCAA. www.us.playstation.com /News/Stories/2043   (414 words)

CNN/SI - NFL Football - Desmond Howard returns to Packers with new contract - Wednesday June 23, 1999 02:52 PM Posted: Wednesday June 23, 1999 02:52 PM Desmond Howard was the MVP of Super Bowl XXXI, scoring a 99-yard touchdown kick return for the Packers. Desmond Howard, who has been with Oakland the last two seasons after starring for Green Bay in Super Bowl XXXI, has agreed to terms on a multiyear contract to rejoin the Packers, the team said Wednesday. Howard had a 99-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in the Packers' Super Bowl victory over New England as well as punt returns of 32 and 34 yards that set up other scores. sportsillustrated.cnn.com /football/nfl/news/1999/06/23/packers_howard   (303 words)

Augusta, Georgia: sports@ugusta: Super Bowl Strut a fine fit for Howard 1/27/97 Green Bay Packers wide receiver Desmond Howard (81) returns a kickoff for a touchdown in the second half of Super Bowl XXXI against the New England Patriots Sunday, Jan. 26, 1997 at the Superdome in New Orleans. Howard's 99-yard kickoff return late in the third quarter of Green Bay's 35-21 victory over the Patriots was the biggest play in a game filled with big plays. Howard cradled the ball at the 1, burst up the middle, bounced off a tackle by Hason Graham at about the 30 - and that was it. chronicle.augusta.com /stories/012797/spo_howard.html   (518 words)

Desmond Howard, Football All-American - University of Michigan Athletics Winner of the 1991 Heisman trophy, Howard's acrobatic catches made him one of the most electrifying players ever to play the game. At 5-9, 176 pounds, Howard became the first receiver in Big Ten history to lead the conference in scoring (90) as he set or tied five NCAA records and 12 single-season Michigan records. Howard was a first round pick of the Washington Redskins. www.umich.edu /~bhl/athdept/football/fballam/aahoward.htm   (165 words)

Focus On... Howard, 29, won the 1991 Heisman Trophy at Michigan and was the fourth player selected in the 1992 draft by the Washington Redskins. Howard returned a punt 68 yards for a touchdown, and Detroit's defense contained Washington's potent offense as the Lions beat the Redskins 33-17 Sunday, snapping an 18-game losing streak that had stretched to 34 years. Howard, waived by Green Bay and signed by Detroit on Saturday, was needed because Terry Fair, who had a household accident and broke a knuckle, was unable to play. home.att.net /~vjswain/page6.html   (725 words)

Gator Bowl Association Desmond Howard is a name all football fans know. In Howard’s four years at Michigan he was a part of teams that won at least a share of four Big Ten titles. The Gator Bowl is honored to welcome Desmond Howard with the 2005 Hall of Fame class. www.gatorbowl.com /pressroom/12302005.asp   (798 words)

2002 80 Desmond Howard Howard, a wide receiver from the University of Michigan, won the Heisman Trophy in 1991. He was MVP of Super Bowl XXXI as a kick returner with the Packers, the first special teams player to earn this honor. Howard suffered a neck injury and played in just seven games in 2002, his final NFL season. lionsfan71.tripod.com /id60.html   (82 words)

Augusta, Georgia: sports@ugusta: Call him Midas of a coach 1/5/97 Desmond Howard reaches out to stiff-arm 49ers punter Tommy Thompson (3) on 71-yard return for a TD. For Holmgren, Howard's 71-yard return for a touchdown after the Packers stopped the 49ers on the game's opening drive and his 46-yard return later in the quarter that set up their second score was ultimate validation for a preseason gamble he made. Even though Howard didn't return another punt after his two returns, his effect was obvious the rest of the game. chronicle.augusta.com /stories/010697/howard.html   (743 words)

Desmond Howard Desmond Howard was born on May 15, 1970 in Cleveland, Ohio. Desmond Howard was an excellent young student and athlete and received All-American and All-State honors. Finally, in 1999, Howard signed with the Detroit Lions, where he has played ever since (www.sportsline.com). www.wvu.edu /~physed/blacksports/fall2002/desmondhoward.htm   (187 words)

Scout.com: Howard: We could be the best in the league Desmond Howard commented on his receiving position, the Lions' special teams, an improved defense, and the quarterback duo between Mike McMahon and Joey Harrington. Howard recognizes that special teams are where he makes his mark and that is where he can help this team win games. Last year, Howard finished the season ranked second in the NFL in kickoff returns with 57 returns for 1,446 yards and fourth in the league in kickoff return average with a 25.4 yards per attempt. lions.scout.com /2/56171.html   (614 words)

HOWARD GETS ANOTHER CHANCE SKINS RECEIVER IS READY TO TAKE SHOT AT STARDOM AFTER 2 MEDIOCRE YEARS. Tonight, Desmond Howard returns to the scene of the crime, one he swears was committed against him. Howard also bristles at the notion, disseminated by the club, that he replaced Washington icon Art Monk as a starter last season. Howard attributes his lack of productivity to the Redskins' old offensive system, one in which he was often odd-man out. scholar.lib.vt.edu /VA-news/VA-Pilot/issues/1994/vp940808/08080144.htm   (1273 words)

Desmond Howard - Find, Compare, and Buy at Shopping.com Desmond Howard autographed mini helmet with Heisman inscription on a Michigan Wolverines Schutt mini helmet.This original, hand-signed Heisman Trophy... Desmond Howard Autographed Michigan Wolverines Authentic Wilson Jersey with... Desmond Howard autographed mini helmet with Heisman inscription on a Michigan Wolverines Riddell mini helmet.This original, hand-signed Heisman Trophy... www.shopping.com /xGS-Desmond_Howard   (724 words)

Warrick -- remember him? -- is back, with dreams of Desmond Howard - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Warrick has good reason to be thinking of Desmond Howard. Nine years ago, Howard became the first special teamer to win the Super Bowl MVP award. Forgotten after Cincinnati cut its fourth-overall pick from 2000 on Sept. 1, Warrick was reminded Wednesday he now has something in common with Howard: He's a punt returner in the Super Bowl. www.pittsburghlive.com /x/pittsburghtrib/s_417452.html   (696 words)

College Football Hall of Fame Howard would cement his Heisman Trophy campaign against Ohio State later that season, returning a punt for a touchdown and striking the famous Heisman pose in the end zone. Howard capped his sensational 1996 season with the Packers by scoring on a 99-yard kickoff return in Super Bowl XXXI, cementing a 31-21 win and receiving the game’s MVP award. Howard may not be ready for sitcom television just yet, but stand-up comedy may be in his near future. collegefootball.org /news.php?id=617   (494 words)

EA SPORTS - It's In The Game Michigan wide receiver Desmond Howard made his mark on the national scene in 1991, scoring 23 total touchdowns for the Wolverines while racking up 61 receptions and 950 receiving yards. Desmond Howard: I would tell them just be the best at what you're doing. Desmond Howard: Yeah, they have golf outings and different events that they do, especially for charities to raise money. www.easports.com /games/ncaa06/howard.jsp?ncc=1   (1042 words)

FA Gems? - FinHeaven & Co Forums Desmond Howard gets passed around the league like a joint at a party...and there's a reason why. None of the above, if you ask me. Desmond Howard IMO is practically useless as a WR, especially in relation to the guys we've got who deserve playing time much more than Desmond would, and also Desmond Howard does not have the same smoking gun on returns that he use to. Desmond Howard is good but he is old plus the coaches have been surprised by how Rogers has been running and catching. www.finheaven.com /boardvb2/showthread.php?t=19141   (1607 words)

Super Bowl MVPs - SuperBowl.com - Official website of Super Bowl XLI   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) Desmond Howard enjoyed a celebrated college football career, winning the Heisman Trophy while starring at the University of Michigan in 1991. In the NFC Championship Game against the Panthers, Howard returned 4 kickoffs for 104 yards, including a 46-yarder, as the Packers advanced to their first Super Bowl in 29 years. Then against New England at the Superdome, Howard made his mark in Super Bowl lore, personally putting a stop to the Patriots' third-quarter comeback with a record 99-yard kickoff return for a TD. www.superbowl.com /history/mvps/game/sbxxxi   (350 words)

Dazzling Desmond Howard named Super Bowl MVP  Just when the New England Patriots were envisioning an upset, Howard assured the Green Bay Packers of their first championship in 29 years -- in the mere seconds it took for him to run from one end of the Superdome field to the other. He finished with a Super Bowl-record 244 yards on kickoff and punt returns, becoming the first special-teams player to win the game's MVP award.  Howard cradled the ball at the 1, burst up the middle, bounced off a tackle by Hason Graham at about the 30 -- and that was it. www.canoe.ca /SuperBowl1997/jan26_mvp.html   (419 words)

Desmond Howard Stats, Statistics and Fantasy News - RotoWire.com Howard worked out for the Seahawks recently, the Seattle Times reports. Howard is out for the season with his neck injury and has been placed on Injured Reserve, the Associated Press reports. Howard suffered a rib injury in the fourth quarter of the Lions' loss to the Bills, the Associated Press reports. www.rotowire.com /football/player.htm?ID=476   (170 words)

Desmond Howard to Grace NCAA Football 06 Cover - Xbox Electronic Arts announced today that former Heisman Memorial Trophy Award winner Desmond Howard will appear on the cover of NCAA Football 06, the newest iteration of EA SPORTS best-selling college football video game franchise. Howard, a former receiver at the University of Michigan from 1988-1991, won the Heisman Trophy in 1991 as a junior after catching 61 passes for 950 yards and 19 touchdowns (23 total touchdowns). A first round draft pick by the Washington Redskins in the 1992 NFL Draft, Howard went on to be named MVP of Super Bowl XXXI while with the Green Bay Packers. news.teamxbox.com /xbox/8162/Desmond-Howard-to-Grace-NCAA-Football-06-Cover   (440 words)

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