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 | Bob Cryder (1971-73) • OL
New England Patriots/Seattle Seahawks (1978-86)
Attended University of Alabama where he played for legendary coach Paul "Bear" Bryant.
In 1977, he won the Jacobs Award for top blocker in the SEC. During
his career at Alabama, he played in 3 Sugar Bowls and the Liberty Bowl and his teams
finished #2 in both polls in 1977, and #1/#2 in the final polls in 1978. Cryder
also played in the 1978 Senior Bowl (College All-Star game).
After his stellar career with the Crimson Tide, he was a first round draft choice
(18th overall pick) by the New England Patriots in the 1978 NFL Draft. From
1978 to 1986, Cryder started at left guard or right tackle. In 1983, with
Bob at tackle, the Patriots led the NFL in team rushing average at 4.84 yards per
carry. With the Patriots, Bob played in 75 games from 1978 to 1983 and started in
36 of them including a playoff game in 1982. He had 4 fumble recoveries in
his career. At 6'4", 282 lbs, Bob was timed at 5.1 in the 40 and 2.8 in the
20.
In 1984, Cryder signed with the Seattle Seahawks where his team went 12-4 and reached
the playoffs. He played in 2 playoff games that year and started or played
in every game through 1985. In 1986, he played in 1 game concluding his successful
9 year NFL career.
News Releases:
New England Patriots Biography |
Pro-Football Reference |
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 | Rashad Bartholomew (1994-1996) • RB
Tennessee Titans (NFL) (2001)
Attended Yale University where he broke Yale's career rushing record with 3,015
yards and 23 TD's. He is 2nd in season yardage with 1,232 yards and was 1st
and 2nd Team All-Ivy League 3 out of 4 years. Became the
3rd Yale RB to rush
for over 200 yards in September of 2000.
On April 27th, 2001 the Tennessee
Titans signed Rashad to a Free Agent contract.
News Releases: Yale Athlete of the Week | Four Horseman saddle up for the NFL |
Wikipedia
News Releases: Yale Recordbook | Titans Press Release |
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Rodney Byrd (1989-1991) • RB/DE/LB
Tennessee Titans/New England Patriots (NFL) (1997-1998)
Attended University of Illinois where he was the starting fullback for three seasons.
During this time, he blocked for the all-time leading rusher in Illinois history
(ex-Rams FB Robert Holcombe). He was named team captain of the Illini in 1996 with fellow NFL-er's Dennis Stallings and Ty Douthard. Played in the Holiday
Bowl and Liberty Bowls during career with the Illini.
In 1997 he was acquired via Free Agency by the Tennessee Titans and in 1998 signed
as a Free Agent to play with the New England Patriots under current USC coach Pete
Carroll. Both years he played on the team's practice squad and in preseason
games. Also a member of the OTHS wall of fame after earning all-state honors
his senior year.
News Releases: Illinois Team Captain List | Illinois All-Time Starter List | Wikipedia
News Releases: New England Patriots Alumni Page |
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 | Jay Carmack (1991) • DE/TE
River City Rage/St. Louis Renegades/Columbus Wardogs/Peoria Pirates (ARENA LEAGUE)
Attended Joliet Junior College and Western Illinois University before signing and
playing with several Arena League teams, including the River City Rage and St. Louis
Renegades in St. Louis. During his 5 year Arena League career, he also played
with the Columbus Wardogs and Peoria Pirates.
A Belleville West transfer during his junior year, Carmack made several first team
all-area squads and was among the area leaders in QB Sacks. At 6'3, 290 lbs
while in the Arena League, he now spends his spare time in the mixed martial arts
world of ultimate fighting.
News Releases: River City Rage Press Release |
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