1991 Washington Huskies football team
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The 1991 Washington Huskies football team represented the University of Washington
in the 1991
college football
season. Head coach
Don James was assisted by coordinators Keith Gilbertson
(offense
) and Jim Lambright
(defense
), both head coaches themselves within two years.
The 1991 team was arguably the finest team in school history and split the national championship
with the Miami Hurricanes
, who were also 12–0, winning the AP Poll
. Washington could not have played Miami in a bowl game because the Pac-10 champion was bound to play in the Rose Bowl against the Big 10 champion at that time. The UW Huskies soundly defeated #4 Michigan 34–14 in the 1992 Rose Bowl
; the final score differential was narrowed by a late touchdown by Tyrone Wheatley
of Michigan.
With the #1 1992 NFL Draft
pick on the defensive line, junior Steve Emtman
, the 1991 UW Huskies were led by their defense, and are among the most dominant teams in college football
history.
Eleven UW Huskies were selected in the 1992 NFL Draft
, led by Emtman, a dominating yet under-recruited defensive tackle from Cheney
. Emtman won both the Lombardi Award
and the Outland Trophy
, and finished fourth in the Heisman Trophy
balloting, won by Desmond Howard
of Michigan. Defensive back
Dana Hall
was also selected in the first round.
, which included two lopsided shutouts. The Dawgs' three closest games in 1991 were on the road: against Nebraska
, California
, & USC.
Behind 6–14 at halftime in Lincoln
on ABC
to #9 Nebraska
in the second game of the season, UW rallied to outscore NU in Lincoln 30–7 in the second half to win by 15, and were graciously applauded at game-end by the Cornhusker
fans. In mid-October, the #7 Cal Bears
were the next-best team in the Pac-10 in 1991; the Huskies won by a touchdown in Berkeley
to go to 6–0. In November in Los Angeles
, the Huskies entered the game against USC undefeated at 8–0 and won a 14–3 defensive struggle, a second-straight victory over the previously-dominant Trojans.
Many of the points scored against the 1991 Huskies in their other games, including the last touchdown in the Rose Bowl
, came in the fourth quarter against the reserves, as head coach Don James was concerned more about meaningful game-time experience for underclassman, rather than victory margins and/or shutouts.
Like the rest of the Pac-10 in 1991
, the Huskies played just eight Pac-10 conference games, missing one opponent; they did not play UCLA
in 1991 or 1992
. The 1991 Bruins
finished at 9–3 (6–2 in conference), in the top twenty in both polls (#18, 19). UCLA lost to Tennessee
of the SEC
and both Bay Area
teams, Cal
and Stanford
, but won their bowl game
.
:
University of Washington
University of Washington is a public research university, founded in 1861 in Seattle, Washington, United States. The UW is the largest university in the Northwest and the oldest public university on the West Coast. The university has three campuses, with its largest campus in the University...
in the 1991
1991 NCAA Division I-A football season
The 1991 NCAA Division I-A football season ended with a split champion for the second consecutive season. Both the Miami Hurricanes and the Washington Huskies finished the season undefeated and with the top ranking in a nationally recognized poll...
college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
season. Head coach
Head coach
A head coach, senior coach or manager is a professional at training and developing athletes. They typically hold a more public profile and are paid more than other coaches...
Don James was assisted by coordinators Keith Gilbertson
Keith Gilbertson
Keith Gilbertson, Jr. is an American football coach and former player. He is currently a scout with the Cleveland Browns of the NFL...
(offense
Offensive coordinator
An offensive coordinator is a member of the coaching staff of a gridiron football team who is in charge of the offense. Generally, along with his defensive counterpart, he represents the second level of command structure after the head coach...
) and Jim Lambright
Jim Lambright
James "Jim" Lambright is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head coach at the University of Washington for six seasons from 1993 to 1998, compiling a record of 44–25–1...
(defense
Defensive coordinator
A defensive coordinator typically refers to a coach on a gridiron football team who is in charge of the defense. Generally, along with his offensive counterpart, he represents the second level of command structure after the head coach...
), both head coaches themselves within two years.
The 1991 team was arguably the finest team in school history and split the national championship
NCAA Division I FBS National Football Championship
A college football national championship in the highest level of collegiate play in the United States, currently the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Bowl Subdivision , is a designation awarded annually by various third-party organizations to their selection of the best...
with the Miami Hurricanes
1991 Miami Hurricanes football team
The 1991 Miami Hurricanes were the national champions of the 1991 NCAA Division I-A football season, as determined by the AP Poll. 1991 was a split championship year, though, as the Washington Huskies finished #1 in the Coaches' Poll...
, who were also 12–0, winning the AP Poll
AP Poll
The Associated Press College Poll refers to weekly rankings of the top 25 NCAA teams in one of three Division I college sports: football, men's basketball and women's basketball. The rankings are compiled by polling sportswriters across the nation...
. Washington could not have played Miami in a bowl game because the Pac-10 champion was bound to play in the Rose Bowl against the Big 10 champion at that time. The UW Huskies soundly defeated #4 Michigan 34–14 in the 1992 Rose Bowl
1992 Rose Bowl
The 1992 Rose Bowl was a college football bowl game played on January 1, 1992, the 78th Rose Bowl game. Before 103,566 in attendance in Pasadena and a national television audience, the #2 Washington Huskies defeated the #4 Michigan Wolverines 34-14. Washington DT Steve Emtman and QB Billy Joe...
; the final score differential was narrowed by a late touchdown by Tyrone Wheatley
Tyrone Wheatley
Tyrone Anthony Wheatley is the running backs coach at Syracuse University and a former professional American football player who played 10 seasons in the National Football League and was one of the most successful high school and collegiate athletes in Metropolitan Detroit history...
of Michigan.
With the #1 1992 NFL Draft
1992 NFL Draft
The 1992 NFL Draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. It is officially known as the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting. The draft was held April 26–27, 1992. The league also held a supplemental draft after the regular draft...
pick on the defensive line, junior Steve Emtman
Steve Emtman
Steven Charles "Steve" Emtman is a former professional American football player. He played defensive end for the Indianapolis Colts, the Miami Dolphins and the Washington Redskins of the National Football League...
, the 1991 UW Huskies were led by their defense, and are among the most dominant teams in college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
history.
Eleven UW Huskies were selected in the 1992 NFL Draft
1992 NFL Draft
The 1992 NFL Draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. It is officially known as the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting. The draft was held April 26–27, 1992. The league also held a supplemental draft after the regular draft...
, led by Emtman, a dominating yet under-recruited defensive tackle from Cheney
Cheney, Washington
Cheney is a city in Spokane County, Washington, United States. The full time resident population was 10,590 as of 2010 census. Eastern Washington University is located in Cheney, and its population grows to approximately 17,600 people on a temporary basis when classes at Eastern Washington...
. Emtman won both the Lombardi Award
Lombardi Award
The Rotary Lombardi Award is awarded annually to the best college football lineman or linebacker. The Lombardi Award program was approved by the Rotary Club in Houston in 1970 shortly after the death of Vince Lombardi. The committee outlined the criteria for eligibility for the award, which...
and the Outland Trophy
Outland Trophy
The Outland Trophy is awarded to the best United States college football interior lineman by the Football Writers Association of America. It is named after John H. Outland. One of only a few players ever to be named All-America at two positions, Outland garnered consensus All-America honors in...
, and finished fourth in the Heisman Trophy
Heisman Trophy
The Heisman Memorial Trophy Award , is awarded annually to the player deemed the most outstanding player in collegiate football. It was created in 1935 as the Downtown Athletic Club trophy and renamed in 1936 following the death of the Club's athletic director, John Heisman The Heisman Memorial...
balloting, won by Desmond Howard
Desmond Howard
Desmond Kevin Howard is a former NFL wide receiver, punt returner, and kickoff returner.He played football for the University of Michigan from 1989–1991 and won the Heisman Trophy in 1991...
of Michigan. Defensive back
Defensive back
In American football and Canadian football, defensive backs are the players on the defensive team who take positions somewhat back from the line of scrimmage; they are distinguished from the defensive line players and linebackers, who take positions directly behind or close to the line of...
Dana Hall
Dana Hall
Dana Eric Hall , is a former professional American football player who was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1st round of the 1992 NFL Draft. A 6'2", 206-lb...
was also selected in the first round.
Overview
The Huskies were ranked #4 in the 1991 pre-season, and dominated at their six home games within the friendly raucous confines of Husky StadiumHusky Stadium
Husky Stadium is an outdoor athletic stadium on the campus of the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is the home of the Washington Huskies...
, which included two lopsided shutouts. The Dawgs' three closest games in 1991 were on the road: against Nebraska
1991 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team
The 1991 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team represented the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in the 1991 NCAA Division I-A football season. The team was coached by Tom Osborne and played their home games in Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska.-Schedule:...
, California
1991 California Golden Bears football team
The 1991 California Golden Bears represented the University of California-Berkeley. The Golden Bears scored 443 points while the defense allowed 239 points. Led by head coach Bruce Snyder, the Golden Bears participated in the Florida Citrus Bowl.-Schedule:...
, & USC.
Behind 6–14 at halftime in Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska
The City of Lincoln is the capital and the second-most populous city of the US state of Nebraska. Lincoln is also the county seat of Lancaster County and the home of the University of Nebraska. Lincoln's 2010 Census population was 258,379....
on ABC
American Broadcasting Company
The American Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network. Created in 1943 from the former NBC Blue radio network, ABC is owned by The Walt Disney Company and is part of Disney-ABC Television Group. Its first broadcast on television was in 1948...
to #9 Nebraska
1991 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team
The 1991 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team represented the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in the 1991 NCAA Division I-A football season. The team was coached by Tom Osborne and played their home games in Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska.-Schedule:...
in the second game of the season, UW rallied to outscore NU in Lincoln 30–7 in the second half to win by 15, and were graciously applauded at game-end by the Cornhusker
Nebraska Cornhuskers football
The Nebraska Cornhuskers represent the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in college football. The program has established itself as a traditional powerhouse, and has the fourth-most all-time victories of any NCAA Division I-A team. Nebraska is one of only six football programs in NCAA Division I-A...
fans. In mid-October, the #7 Cal Bears
California Golden Bears football
The California Golden Bears football team is the college football team of the University of California. The team plays its home games at California Memorial Stadium, however the team played at San Francisco's AT&T Park in 2011 while Memorial Stadium was being renovated, the team will return to...
were the next-best team in the Pac-10 in 1991; the Huskies won by a touchdown in Berkeley
Berkeley, California
Berkeley is a city on the east shore of the San Francisco Bay in Northern California, United States. Its neighbors to the south are the cities of Oakland and Emeryville. To the north is the city of Albany and the unincorporated community of Kensington...
to go to 6–0. In November in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is a large outdoor sports stadium in the University Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, at Exposition Park, that is home to the Pacific-12 Conference's University of Southern California Trojans football team...
, the Huskies entered the game against USC undefeated at 8–0 and won a 14–3 defensive struggle, a second-straight victory over the previously-dominant Trojans.
Many of the points scored against the 1991 Huskies in their other games, including the last touchdown in the Rose Bowl
1992 Rose Bowl
The 1992 Rose Bowl was a college football bowl game played on January 1, 1992, the 78th Rose Bowl game. Before 103,566 in attendance in Pasadena and a national television audience, the #2 Washington Huskies defeated the #4 Michigan Wolverines 34-14. Washington DT Steve Emtman and QB Billy Joe...
, came in the fourth quarter against the reserves, as head coach Don James was concerned more about meaningful game-time experience for underclassman, rather than victory margins and/or shutouts.
Like the rest of the Pac-10 in 1991
1991 NCAA Division I-A football season
The 1991 NCAA Division I-A football season ended with a split champion for the second consecutive season. Both the Miami Hurricanes and the Washington Huskies finished the season undefeated and with the top ranking in a nationally recognized poll...
, the Huskies played just eight Pac-10 conference games, missing one opponent; they did not play UCLA
UCLA Bruins Football
The UCLA Bruins football program represents the University of California, Los Angeles in college football as members of the Pacific-12 Conference at the NCAA Division I FBS level. The Bruins have enjoyed several periods of success in their history, having been ranked in the top ten of the AP Poll...
in 1991 or 1992
1992 NCAA Division I-A football season
The 1992 NCAA Division I-A football season was the first year of the Bowl Coalition, and ended with Alabama's first national championship in thirteen years—their first since the departure of Bear Bryant...
. The 1991 Bruins
1991 UCLA Bruins football team
The 1991 UCLA Bruins football team represented UCLA in the 1991 NCAA college football season. The Bruins offense scored 323 points while the defense allowed 190 points...
finished at 9–3 (6–2 in conference), in the top twenty in both polls (#18, 19). UCLA lost to Tennessee
1991 Tennessee Volunteers football team
The 1991 Tennessee Volunteers football team represented the University of Tennessee in the 1991 NCAA Division I-A football season. The Volunteers offense scored 352 points while the defense allowed 263 points. Led by head coach Johnny Majors, the Volunteers competed in the .-Schedule:-Team players...
of the SEC
Southeastern Conference
The Southeastern Conference is an American college athletic conference that operates in the southeastern part of the United States. It is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama...
and both Bay Area
San Francisco Bay Area
The San Francisco Bay Area, commonly known as the Bay Area, is a populated region that surrounds the San Francisco and San Pablo estuaries in Northern California. The region encompasses metropolitan areas of San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose, along with smaller urban and rural areas...
teams, Cal
1991 California Golden Bears football team
The 1991 California Golden Bears represented the University of California-Berkeley. The Golden Bears scored 443 points while the defense allowed 239 points. Led by head coach Bruce Snyder, the Golden Bears participated in the Florida Citrus Bowl.-Schedule:...
and Stanford
1991 Stanford Cardinal football team
The 1991 Stanford Cardinal football team represented Stanford University in the 1991 NCAA Division I-A football season. It would be Dennis Green's final season as the head coach.-Regular season:...
, but won their bowl game
Bowl game
In North America, a bowl game is commonly considered to refer to one of a number of post-season college football games. Prior to 2002, bowl game statistics were not included in players' career totals and the games were mostly considered to be exhibition games involving a payout to participating...
.
Schedule
| Game | Date | Opponent | Result | Huskies | Opp. | Record | Pac-10 | Attendance |
| 1 | 07-Sep | @ Stanford 1991 Stanford Cardinal football team The 1991 Stanford Cardinal football team represented Stanford University in the 1991 NCAA Division I-A football season. It would be Dennis Green's final season as the head coach.-Regular season:... |
Win | 42 | 7 | 1–0 | 1–0 | 45,273 |
| Bye | 14-Sep | |||||||
| 2 | 21-Sep | @ #9 Nebraska 1991 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team The 1991 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team represented the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in the 1991 NCAA Division I-A football season. The team was coached by Tom Osborne and played their home games in Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska.-Schedule:... |
Win | 36 | 21 | 2–0 | 76,304 | |
| 3 | 28-Sep | Kansas St. 1991 Kansas State Wildcats football team The 1991 Kansas State Wildcats football team represented Kansas State University in the college football season of 1991. The team's head football coach was Bill Snyder. The Wildcats played their home games in KSU Stadium. 1991 saw the wildcats finish with a record of 7-4, and a 4-3 record in Big... |
Win | 56 | 3 | 3–0 | 71,638 | |
| 4 | 05-Oct | Win | 54 | 0 | 4–0 | 2–0 | 72,495 | |
| 5 | 12-Oct | Win | 48 | 0 | 5–0 | 72,296 | ||
| 6 | 19-Oct | @ #7 California 1991 California Golden Bears football team The 1991 California Golden Bears represented the University of California-Berkeley. The Golden Bears scored 443 points while the defense allowed 239 points. Led by head coach Bruce Snyder, the Golden Bears participated in the Florida Citrus Bowl.-Schedule:... |
Win | 24 | 17 | 6–0 | 3–0 | 74,500 |
| 7 | 26-Oct | Oregon 1991 Oregon Ducks football team -Schedule:... |
Win | 29 | 7 | 7–0 | 4–0 | 72,318 |
| 8 | 02-Nov | Win | 44 | 16 | 8–0 | 5–0 | 72,405 | |
| 9 | 09-Nov | @ USC | Win | 14 | 3 | 9–0 | 6–0 | 59,320 |
| 10 | 16-Nov | @ | Win | 58 | 6 | 10–0 | 7–0 | 31,588 |
| 11 | 23-Nov | Win | 56 | 21 | 11–0 | 8–0 | 72,581 | |
| Break | ||||||||
| 12 | 01-Jan | #4 Michigan 1992 Rose Bowl 1992 Rose Bowl The 1992 Rose Bowl was a college football bowl game played on January 1, 1992, the 78th Rose Bowl game. Before 103,566 in attendance in Pasadena and a national television audience, the #2 Washington Huskies defeated the #4 Michigan Wolverines 34-14. Washington DT Steve Emtman and QB Billy Joe... |
Win | 34 | 14 | 12–0 | 103,566 | |
| Total | 495 | 115 | 12–0 | 8–0 | 731,236 | |||
| Avg. | 41.3 | 9.6 | | |
Team Players in the NFL
The following UW Huskies were selected in the 1992 NFL Draft1992 NFL Draft
The 1992 NFL Draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. It is officially known as the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting. The draft was held April 26–27, 1992. The league also held a supplemental draft after the regular draft...
:
| Player | Position | Round | Pick | NFL Club |
| Steve Emtman Steve Emtman Steven Charles "Steve" Emtman is a former professional American football player. He played defensive end for the Indianapolis Colts, the Miami Dolphins and the Washington Redskins of the National Football League... |
DT | 1 | 1 | Indianapolis Colts 1992 Indianapolis Colts season The 1992 Indianapolis Colts season was the 40th season for the team in the National Football League and 9th in Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Colts finished the National Football League's 1992 season with a record of 9 wins and 7 losses, and finished third in the AFC East division.Football... |
| Dana Hall Dana Hall Dana Eric Hall , is a former professional American football player who was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1st round of the 1992 NFL Draft. A 6'2", 206-lb... |
DB Defensive back In American football and Canadian football, defensive backs are the players on the defensive team who take positions somewhat back from the line of scrimmage; they are distinguished from the defensive line players and linebackers, who take positions directly behind or close to the line of... |
1 | 18 | San Francisco 49ers 1992 San Francisco 49ers season The 1992 San Francisco 49ers season was the team's 43rd year with the National Football League. The 49ers appeared in the NFC Championship Game for the second time in three seasons. This would be the last season the Niners would have with Joe Montana... |
| Ed Cunningham Ed Cunningham Ed Cunningham is a former professional American football player who played center for five seasons for the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks. Prior to his professional career, Cunningham played center for the University of Washington Huskies, helping them win a National Championship in 1991... |
C Center (American football) Center is a position in American football and Canadian football . The center is the innermost lineman of the offensive line on a football team's offense... |
3 | 61 | Arizona Cardinals 1992 Phoenix Cardinals season The 1992 Phoenix Cardinals season was the 73rd season the team was in the league. The team matched their previous output of 4-12. The Cardinals failed to qualify to the playoffs for the tenth straight season.-Schedule:-References:... |
| Siupeli Malamala Siupeli Malamala Siupeli Malamala is a former professional American football offensive lineman. He played offensive tackle and offensive guard in the NFL for the New York Jets from 1992–1999... |
T | 3 | 68 | New York Jets 1992 New York Jets season The 1992 New York Jets season was the 33rd season for the team and the 23rd in the National Football League. The Jets were looking to improve on their 8–8 record under head coach Bruce Coslet in 1991 and also make a second consecutive trip to the AFC Playoffs... |
| Aaron Pierce Aaron Pierce (American football) Aaron R. Pierce is a former professional American football player who played tight end for seven seasons for the New York Giants and the Baltimore Ravens.... |
TE Tight end The tight end is a position in American football on the offense. The tight end is often seen as a hybrid position with the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a wide receiver. Like offensive linemen, they are usually lined up on the offensive line and are large enough to be... |
3 | 69 | New York Giants 1992 New York Giants season The 1992 New York Giants season was the 68th season for the club in the National Football League. The Giants finished in fourth place in the National Football Conference East Division with a 6–10 record. Ray Handley was fired after this season, when the Giants finished 1–6 after starting the season... |
| Orlando McKay | WR Wide receiver A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible... |
5 | 130 | Green Bay Packers 1992 Green Bay Packers season The 1992 Green Bay Packers season was their 72nd season in the National Football League. The club posted a 9-7 record under new coach Mike Holmgren, earning them a second-place finish in the NFC Central division... |
| Mario Bailey Mario Bailey Mario Bailey is a retired American football wide receiver who is the all-time reception leader in NFL Europe. He played for the Frankfurt Galaxy from 1995 through 2000 and was a favorite player for the local German fans. He was originally drafted by the Houston Oilers in the sixth round of the... |
WR Wide receiver A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible... |
6 | 162 | Houston Oilers 1992 Houston Oilers season -Schedule:-Standings:-AFC Wildcard:Miracle at ReichFrank Reich's defining moment in his pro career is actually another comeback, this one often called the greatest comeback in NFL history , in the playoffs following the 1992 season against the Houston Oilers... |
| Donald Jones | LB Linebacker A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen... |
9 | 245 | New Orleans Saints 1992 New Orleans Saints season The 1992 New Orleans Saints season saw the Saints qualify for the postseason.-Offseason:The team entered 1992 with great expectations after its NFC West division title season of 1991. It was the franchise's first division championship since entering the NFL in 1967... |
| Kris Rongen | G Guard (American football) In American and Canadian football, a guard is a player that lines up between the center and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team.... |
11 | 290 | Seattle Seahawks 1992 Seattle Seahawks season The 1992 Seattle Seahawks season was the team's 17th season with the National Football League. The 1992 season was the first season for head coach Tom Flores.... |
| Brett Collins | LB Linebacker A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen... |
12 | 314 | Green Bay Packers 1992 Green Bay Packers season The 1992 Green Bay Packers season was their 72nd season in the National Football League. The club posted a 9-7 record under new coach Mike Holmgren, earning them a second-place finish in the NFC Central division... |
| Chico Fraley | LB Linebacker A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen... |
12 | 319 | Seattle Seahawks 1992 Seattle Seahawks season The 1992 Seattle Seahawks season was the team's 17th season with the National Football League. The 1992 season was the first season for head coach Tom Flores.... |
- Both 1991 UW quarterbacks were selected in the following year's 1993 NFL Draft1993 NFL DraftThe 1993 NFL Draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. It is officially known as the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting. The draft was held April 25-26, 1993...
: '91 soph.SophomoreSophomore is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the second year of study at high school or university.The word is also used as a synonym for "second", for the second album or EP released by a musician or group, the second movie of a director, or the second season of a...
starter Billy Joe HobertBilly Joe HobertBilly Joe Hobert is a former professional American football quarterback. While at the University of Washington, he led the Huskies to a national championship in 1991, during his redshirt sophomore season...
by the Oakland RaidersOakland RaidersThe Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in Oakland, California. They currently play in the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
(3rd rd., 58th) and junior Mark BrunellMark BrunellMark Allen Brunell is an American football quarterback who currently plays for the New York Jets. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 1993 NFL Draft. He played college football at Washington....
('90 soph. starter, injured in spring '91 practice, '92 senior starter) by the Green Bay PackersGreen Bay PackersThe Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions...
(5th rd., 118th); where he was a reserve for two seasons behind Brett FavreBrett FavreBrett Lorenzo Favre is a former American football quarterback who spent the majority of his career with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was a 20-year veteran of the NFL, having played quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons , Green Bay Packers , New York Jets and Minnesota...
, then led the expansion Jacksonville JaguarsJacksonville JaguarsThe Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
in 19951995 NFL seasonThe 1995 NFL season was the 76th regular season of the National Football League. The league expanded to 30 teams with the addition of the Carolina Panthers and the Jacksonville Jaguars...
.
Awards and honors
- Steve EmtmanSteve EmtmanSteven Charles "Steve" Emtman is a former professional American football player. He played defensive end for the Indianapolis Colts, the Miami Dolphins and the Washington Redskins of the National Football League...
, Lombardi AwardLombardi AwardThe Rotary Lombardi Award is awarded annually to the best college football lineman or linebacker. The Lombardi Award program was approved by the Rotary Club in Houston in 1970 shortly after the death of Vince Lombardi. The committee outlined the criteria for eligibility for the award, which... - Steve Emtman, Outland TrophyOutland TrophyThe Outland Trophy is awarded to the best United States college football interior lineman by the Football Writers Association of America. It is named after John H. Outland. One of only a few players ever to be named All-America at two positions, Outland garnered consensus All-America honors in...
- Don James, FWAA Coach of the Year