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Oklahoma Sooners News / Athlon Sports / March 2
Exclusive: Talking Oklahoma Sooners’ Football with Billy Sims
In the summer of 1981, I tried out for the South Holland Jets football team and made the roster. It wasn't a significant accomplishment since anyone who showed up was guaranteed a spot.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / July 18
The 10 best running backs in the history of the Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions' recent history does not overshadow the fact that championships permeate through the very foundation of the franchise. Historically, many of Detroit's best teams have come on the back of very strong running games.
NFL News / Heartland Sports / June 13
2024 Oklahoma Football Countdown To Kickoff | 1978 Heisman Trophy Winner Billy Sims – A Sooner Running Back Legend1978 Heisman Trophy Winner: Billy Sims – A Sooner Running Back Legend 
Billy Sims wasn’t always a football star. Born in St. Louis and raised in Texas, his early passion was baseball, not the gridiron. But after…
The 'No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft' quiz
How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in six minutes?
Detroit Lions News / LWOSports.com / April 17, 2024
The Rise and Fall of Billy Sims
Billy Sims is a name that many NFL fans, specifically Detroit Lions fans, know and love. He helped lead the Lions to back-to-back playoff games during his short career in the NFL.
Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations
With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.
Detroit Lions News / LWOSports.com / April 3, 2024
Detroit Lions – The Great #20
The Lions were one of the NFL’s best during the 1950s, winning championships in 1952, 1953, and 1957. The teams were led by the great Bobby Layne, who was under center in ’52 and ’53.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / November 22, 2022
Jamaal Williams is closing in on a prominent Barry Sanders record
The 27-year-old tailback admitted as much following Sunday’s 31-18 win over the New York Giants. But Williams may soon have a litany of compliments heading his way as he needs just five rushing touchdowns in Detroit’s final seven games to break Barry Sanders’ single-season record.
The 25 greatest players in Oklahoma football history
Oklahoma has built one of the most successful college football programs, with seven official national championships and the same amount of Heisman Trophy winners. It takes great players to enjoy that kind of success.
The 'NFL rookies to total 1,500 yards from scrimmage' quiz
In NFL history, 30 players totaled 1,500 or more yards from scrimmage in their rookie seasons. How many of the 30 can you name in five minutes?
The '100 yards rushing & receiving in an NFL game' quiz
How many of the players to have at least 100 yards rushing and receiving in the same game in the Super Bowl era can you name in five minutes?
The 'Highest-scorer in fantasy football' quiz
Can you name the players who scored the most fantasy football points every year since 1980?
The '600 rushing and receiving yards in the same season' quiz
In the history of the NFL, a player has been able to achieve at least 600 rushing and receiving yards in the same season 82 times. How many of these land and air experts can you name?
The Best NFL Rookie Running Back Seasons & Records
We take a look back at the best all-time NFL running back rookie seasons based on a combination of rushing yards, receiving yards, touchdowns and yards per carry.
The 'Running backs selected 1st overall in the NFL draft' quiz
Can you name every running back selected 1st overall in the NFL draft?
The 'NFL single-season rushing touchdowns leaders' quiz
Since 1980, 36 different NFL running backs have led the league in rushing touchdowns each season. Can you name each season's rushing TD leader? Teams are given as clues, though note that 'RAM' refers to the Los Angeles Rams, and 'RAI' refers to the Los Angeles Raiders.
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