Re: Trivia of the obscure
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:45 pm
Correct!Jay Z wrote:Marlin Briscoe?
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Correct!Jay Z wrote:Marlin Briscoe?
Good question. I'd say one of them is John Riggins -- Jets and Redskins.Bryan wrote:At the end of the 1983 season, two players held single-season rushing records for multiple franchises. Name the two players who achieved this feat.
Riggins is one of the players. Muncie is incorrect, though.Bob Gill wrote:Good question. I'd say one of them is John Riggins -- Jets and Redskins.Bryan wrote:At the end of the 1983 season, two players held single-season rushing records for multiple franchises. Name the two players who achieved this feat.
A few minutes later: Not sure of this one, but I'd bet on Chuck Muncie -- Saints and Chargers.
Correct!Jay Z wrote:Delvin Williams?
Luke Prestridge. He was drafted by Denver in 1979 and played for them until 1983. In 1984 he played for the Patriots the first nine games in place of Rich Camarillo (Did Camarillo was injured?). In week 10 Camarillo replaced Prestridge. It's interesting that he didn't play even in the USFL in 1985, he also went to the Pro Bowl and was an All-Pro in 1982.Bryan wrote:Correct!Jay Z wrote:Delvin Williams?
This next one is one of the most bizarre 'factoids' I've ever come across....it makes no sense on multiple levels.
"Hi! I was the regular punter for 5 years for the team that drafted me. I was then released and picked up by a different team. Despite having the 6th best punting average in the NFL, my new team released me in midseason and I never played again in the NFL. Amazingly, I had an 80+ yard punt in EACH of my last two games. Who am I?"
In the 60's The Broncos Scarpitto and Frazier led the league in punt average. Since then only Prestridge in '82 and Rouen in '99 have done it for Denver. I would think with the thin air they'd have more punters that led the leagueTeo wrote:Luke Prestridge. He was drafted by Denver in 1979 and played for them until 1983. In 1984 he played for the Patriots the first nine games in place of Rich Camarillo (Did Camarillo was injured?). In week 10 Camarillo replaced Prestridge. It's interesting that he didn't play even in the USFL in 1985, he also went to the Pro Bowl and was an All-Pro in 1982.Bryan wrote:Correct!Jay Z wrote:Delvin Williams?
This next one is one of the most bizarre 'factoids' I've ever come across....it makes no sense on multiple levels.
"Hi! I was the regular punter for 5 years for the team that drafted me. I was then released and picked up by a different team. Despite having the 6th best punting average in the NFL, my new team released me in midseason and I never played again in the NFL. Amazingly, I had an 80+ yard punt in EACH of my last two games. Who am I?"
UPDATE: Yes, Camarillo was injured in the preseason and they traded for Prestridge: https://www.upi.com/Archives/1984/08/20 ... 461822400/
Teo wrote:Luke Prestridge. He was drafted by Denver in 1979 and played for them until 1983. In 1984 he played for the Patriots the first nine games in place of Rich Camarillo (Did Camarillo was injured?). In week 10 Camarillo replaced Prestridge. It's interesting that he didn't play even in the USFL in 1985, he also went to the Pro Bowl and was an All-Pro in 1982.
UPDATE: Yes, Camarillo was injured in the preseason and they traded for Prestridge: https://www.upi.com/Archives/1984/08/20 ... 461822400/