2003 Ohio State Buckeyes football team
Encyclopedia
The 2003 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented the Ohio State University
in the college football
season of 2003-2004.
The team's head coach was Jim Tressel
. The Buckeyes played their home games in Ohio Stadium
. Ohio State finished the season with a record of 11-2 and placed second in the Big Ten
with conference record of 6-2. The Buckeyes concluded their season with a victory over Kansas State
in the Fiesta Bowl
.
The 2003 season opened to excitement and to disappointment. Reports surfaced during the preseason that led to star RB Maurice Clarett being suspended indefinitely, and he was the center of attention as ESPN’s College Gameday came to Columbus. A top 20 battle was set to be waged between the #17/19 Washington Huskies and the #2 ranked defending National Champion Ohio State Buckeyes. Ohio State came in 5-0 in night games in Ohio Stadium; meanwhile Washington was welcoming a new head coach, Keith Gilberston, who was replacing the fired Rick Neuheisel.
The Huskies featured such stars as QB/Cowboy Cody Pickett, 1st round draft pick Reggie Williams, offensive tackle Khaliff Barnes, and TE Joe Toledo (who would go on to the NFL as an OT). On the defensive side Greg Carothers and Roc Alexander were the big names, but they would be no match for the powerful Ohio State offense.
Maurice Hall scored at the 8:31 mark in the first Quarter to take a 7-0 lead. They built on that lead with a magnificent 28-yard scramble by Craig Krenzel with 2:51 left in the 1st. Ohio state would take a 21-0 lead into halftime, when Craig Krenzel again scrambled 11 yards for a score with 22 seconds left remaining.
Washington came out with some renewed vigor to start the 3rd, but only came away with a field goal by Evan Knudson, making it 21-3, with 13:22 left to go in the 3rd. Ohio State wouldn’t slow down however, and junior tailback Lydell Ross scored off a bruising 12-yard run to make it 28-3. Cody Pickett closed out the scoring by rolling out for a 2-yard run, but failing on the 2 point try. The final score was 28-9, and Ohio State was 1-0, and on a fifteen game winning streak.
San Diego State Aztecs=
Week 2 brought the Aztecs to Columbus. The two had met in Head Coach Jim Tressel's first season at Ohio State in 2001, a 27-12 victory. This time however, San Diego State's QB Matt Dlugolecki was determined to change this, and got the Aztecs rolling with an 11 yard TD pass to start the attack. The #2 ranked Buckeyes managed to add a field goal to make it 7-3 at the 9:54 mark. The Aztecs were marching until OSU cornerback Chris Gamble tipped a pass to Safety Will Allen, who went 100 yards coast-to-coast in setting the Ohio Stadium record for an interception return, and gave OSU a 10-7 lead. Another Mike Nugent field goal made it 13-7, it would stay that way on to half time.
Once again, Ohio State's opponent came out with new life after half time, and the Aztecs added a field goal early in the 3rd to make it 13-10 Buckeyes. But on a day when the OSU offense couldn't do much of anything, not even registering an offensive touchdown, they were able to tack on another Mike Nugent field goal in the 4th, to take a 16-10 advantage. San Diego State kept up the good fight, making it 16-13, but on the wheels of junior RB Maurice Hall(19 carries - 91 yards), OSU chewed up the clock, and held on for an ugly, 16th straight win.
North Carolina State Wolf Pack=
For the second time in 2003, the 2nd ranked Buckeyes welcomed in a top 25 team, and this time it was the high powered offense of #22/24 ranked N.C. State. Questions floating around Columbus during the week had presided over the ineptitude of the Ohio State Offense. Senior QB Craig Krenzel had only completed 5 of 20 passes the previous week, and OSU had only managed 196 yards.
NC State had a loaded team featuring QB Phillip Rivers (1st Round NFL Draft Pick), RB T. A. McLendon, WR Jericho Cotchery (draft pick of the New York Jets), and offensive lineman Sean Locklear (selected by the Seattle Seahawks). On defense, though young, DE Mario Williams and DT John McCargo would both go on to be 1st round draft picks, with Williams going #1 overall. This Ohio State squad was loaded with future NFL stars however, and they were ready to prove they were up to task.
NC State started off struggling for every yard, and Ohio State drew first blood. Michael Jenkins got off to a great start, with a 44-yard touchdown off of a shallow drag (he ended up with 7 catches for 124 yards and 2 TDs) at the 4:13 mark of the first quarter. On the ensuing kickoff, the NC State returners collided with each other, and the ball bounced off a helmet of the returner. All American Will Allen recovered the ball on the 4-yard line, and Lydell Ross punched it in 3 plays later from 2 yards out, making it 14-0 with 2:47 left in the first quarter. Though the first quarter, NC State had managed just 5 yards off 15 plays. N.C. State finally got their offense untracked thanks to some tough running from the injured McLendon, who was questionable at the start of the game. Jericho Cotchery was wide open on an 11-yard scoring strike from Rivers just before halftime. OSU’s lead shrunk to 14-7.
NC State just couldn’t quite get untracked; thanks to Will Smith and the Buckeye’s defense constantly harassing Rivers. A Wolf Pack turnover led to a 22 yard field goal for OSU in the third quarter. Ohio State appeared to be in complete control after Craig Krenzel scrambled 6 yards for Ohio State’s third touchdown of the day. With 11:26 left, the Wolf Pack’s time seemed to be running out. “The Chest” Chuck Amato had other ideas however, and two minutes later Ohio State turned the ball over. NC State would rip off 17 straight points, to tie it with 21 seconds remaining!
It was the first overtime game in Ohio Stadium, and would set the bar impossibly high for any future overtime contests. Ohio State had first possession, and Krenzel hit Sr. tight-end Ben Hartsock for a 10-yard score. Rivers would match the Buckeyes though, with his own 17-yard touchdown pass. The Wolf Pack would start off on offense for the next series, and T.A. McLendon took a toss 2 yards to the end-zone to take a 38-31 lead. Freshman tight end Ryan Hamby first receiving touchdown as a Buckeye would bring the Buckeyes even at 38-all. “Mr. Clutch” Michael Jenkins caught a 7 yard bullet Krenzel squeezed between 2 N. C. State defenders to give OSU a 44-38 lead, after OSU’s two-point conversion was swatted down. N.C. State would march up to the 4 yard line, where some curious play calling began.
On first down from the 4, Rivers took it up the middle on a QB sneak, and was stuffed for no gain. A second down pass was broken up by Jr. cornerback Chris Gamble, who just barely missed a game clinching pick. In a peculiar move, Rivers again went for a QB sneak from the same formation as their first down play, only to be stuffed again. It was 4th and game from the 4 yard line. NC State ran the same toss McLendon scored on the previous possession, but a bruising shoulder to the spinning running back placed the tailback firmly on his butt, a inches from the goal line. It was as close as you could get, but once again, Will Allen, as he would do so many times during his Buckeye career, preserved Ohio Stat’s 17th victory, in what is the longest game in Ohio State history. It took 4 hours and 17 minutes, but after 3 overtime periods, Ohio State 44, North Carolina State 38.
Bowling Green State Falcons=
A week 4 showdown was set between the #4 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes and the Bowling Green State University Falcons. Bowling Green had been built up quite a bit by former Head Coach Urban Meyer, and new Head Coach Gregg Brandon was looking to keep the team on track. With stars such as QB Josh Harris and center Scott Mruczkowski (both of whom would spend time in the NFL); the Falcons were primed to pick apart the Buckeyes. The game also featured two of the Nation’s best kickers in Shaun Suisham (BGSU) and Jr. Mike Nugent (OSU).
Starting QB Craig Krenzel would miss the contest from an elbow injury he suffered against N.C. State, and Sr. Quarterback Scott McMullen of Granvile, OH would lead the team for the first time since 2001(he played mop up duty for the Bucks in 2002).
It would be the Buckeyes striking first as Scott McMullen sent a 7-yard strike to Sr. Drew Carter, and the Buckeyes had a 7-0 lead. Josh Harris matched McMullen’s TD with a 7 yard toss as well. Unfortunately for the Falcons, that would be their only score of the first half.
OSU built up a 17-7 halftime advantage with a 47-yard field goal by Mike Nugent, and added a touchdown after a crushing 33-yard run by Lydell Ross on 4th and 1. Ross and fellow running back Maurice Hall would combine for 201-yards on the day (Hall - 107 yards on 19 carries; Ross - 94 on 22).
Ross scored on a 3-yard run in the 4th, to give the Buckeyes a 24-7 lead, just as they had possessed the week before. And just as the week before, Bowling Green mounted a furious 4th quarter comeback, scoring a TD with 3:25 left to go, and a recovering the onside kick. A field goal at the end of that drive had OSU fans on the edge of their seats. OSU recovered but failed to run out the clock. It wouldn’t be until who-else-but Will Allen intercepted Harris final pass that the fans could relax. Ohio State had scored their 4th win of the season, and 18th straight.
2004 NFL draftees
Ohio State University
The Ohio State University, commonly referred to as Ohio State, is a public research university located in Columbus, Ohio. It was originally founded in 1870 as a land-grant university and is currently the third largest university campus in the United States...
in the 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 of 2003-2004.
2003 NCAA Division I-A football season
The 2003 NCAA Division I-A football season ended with an abundance of controversy, resulting in a split national championship. This was the first split title since the inception of the BCS, something the BCS intended to eliminate....
The team's head coach was Jim Tressel
Jim Tressel
James Patrick Tressel is a gameday consultant for the Indianapolis Colts, and former collegiate football head coach at both The Ohio State University from 2001 to 2011 and at Youngstown State University from 1986 to 2000. Tressel is most notable for his time at Ohio State. He was hired by the...
. The Buckeyes played their home games in Ohio Stadium
Ohio Stadium
Ohio Stadium is the home of the Ohio State Buckeyes football team and is located on the campus of The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. The stadium was added to the National Register of Historic Places by the National Park Service on March 22, 1974...
. Ohio State finished the season with a record of 11-2 and placed second in the Big Ten
Big Ten Conference
The Big Ten Conference is the United States' oldest Division I college athletic conference. Its twelve member institutions are located primarily in the Midwestern United States, stretching from Nebraska in the west to Pennsylvania in the east...
with conference record of 6-2. The Buckeyes concluded their season with a victory over Kansas State
2003 Kansas State Wildcats football team
The 2003 Kansas State Wildcats football team represented Kansas State University in the college football season of 2003-2004. The team's head football coach was Bill Snyder. The Wildcats played their home games in KSU Stadium. The team finished the season with a win-loss record of 11 and 4, and a...
in the Fiesta Bowl
2004 Fiesta Bowl
The 2004 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, played on January 2, 2004, was the 33rd edition of the Fiesta Bowl. The game pitted #7 Ohio State against #8 Kansas State. It was a match-up between a perennial powerhouse in Ohio State, and a school that was only recently accustomed to winning in Kansas State...
.
Schedule
Washington Huskies=The 2003 season opened to excitement and to disappointment. Reports surfaced during the preseason that led to star RB Maurice Clarett being suspended indefinitely, and he was the center of attention as ESPN’s College Gameday came to Columbus. A top 20 battle was set to be waged between the #17/19 Washington Huskies and the #2 ranked defending National Champion Ohio State Buckeyes. Ohio State came in 5-0 in night games in Ohio Stadium; meanwhile Washington was welcoming a new head coach, Keith Gilberston, who was replacing the fired Rick Neuheisel.
The Huskies featured such stars as QB/Cowboy Cody Pickett, 1st round draft pick Reggie Williams, offensive tackle Khaliff Barnes, and TE Joe Toledo (who would go on to the NFL as an OT). On the defensive side Greg Carothers and Roc Alexander were the big names, but they would be no match for the powerful Ohio State offense.
Maurice Hall scored at the 8:31 mark in the first Quarter to take a 7-0 lead. They built on that lead with a magnificent 28-yard scramble by Craig Krenzel with 2:51 left in the 1st. Ohio state would take a 21-0 lead into halftime, when Craig Krenzel again scrambled 11 yards for a score with 22 seconds left remaining.
Washington came out with some renewed vigor to start the 3rd, but only came away with a field goal by Evan Knudson, making it 21-3, with 13:22 left to go in the 3rd. Ohio State wouldn’t slow down however, and junior tailback Lydell Ross scored off a bruising 12-yard run to make it 28-3. Cody Pickett closed out the scoring by rolling out for a 2-yard run, but failing on the 2 point try. The final score was 28-9, and Ohio State was 1-0, and on a fifteen game winning streak.
San Diego State Aztecs=
Week 2 brought the Aztecs to Columbus. The two had met in Head Coach Jim Tressel's first season at Ohio State in 2001, a 27-12 victory. This time however, San Diego State's QB Matt Dlugolecki was determined to change this, and got the Aztecs rolling with an 11 yard TD pass to start the attack. The #2 ranked Buckeyes managed to add a field goal to make it 7-3 at the 9:54 mark. The Aztecs were marching until OSU cornerback Chris Gamble tipped a pass to Safety Will Allen, who went 100 yards coast-to-coast in setting the Ohio Stadium record for an interception return, and gave OSU a 10-7 lead. Another Mike Nugent field goal made it 13-7, it would stay that way on to half time.
Once again, Ohio State's opponent came out with new life after half time, and the Aztecs added a field goal early in the 3rd to make it 13-10 Buckeyes. But on a day when the OSU offense couldn't do much of anything, not even registering an offensive touchdown, they were able to tack on another Mike Nugent field goal in the 4th, to take a 16-10 advantage. San Diego State kept up the good fight, making it 16-13, but on the wheels of junior RB Maurice Hall(19 carries - 91 yards), OSU chewed up the clock, and held on for an ugly, 16th straight win.
North Carolina State Wolf Pack=
For the second time in 2003, the 2nd ranked Buckeyes welcomed in a top 25 team, and this time it was the high powered offense of #22/24 ranked N.C. State. Questions floating around Columbus during the week had presided over the ineptitude of the Ohio State Offense. Senior QB Craig Krenzel had only completed 5 of 20 passes the previous week, and OSU had only managed 196 yards.
NC State had a loaded team featuring QB Phillip Rivers (1st Round NFL Draft Pick), RB T. A. McLendon, WR Jericho Cotchery (draft pick of the New York Jets), and offensive lineman Sean Locklear (selected by the Seattle Seahawks). On defense, though young, DE Mario Williams and DT John McCargo would both go on to be 1st round draft picks, with Williams going #1 overall. This Ohio State squad was loaded with future NFL stars however, and they were ready to prove they were up to task.
NC State started off struggling for every yard, and Ohio State drew first blood. Michael Jenkins got off to a great start, with a 44-yard touchdown off of a shallow drag (he ended up with 7 catches for 124 yards and 2 TDs) at the 4:13 mark of the first quarter. On the ensuing kickoff, the NC State returners collided with each other, and the ball bounced off a helmet of the returner. All American Will Allen recovered the ball on the 4-yard line, and Lydell Ross punched it in 3 plays later from 2 yards out, making it 14-0 with 2:47 left in the first quarter. Though the first quarter, NC State had managed just 5 yards off 15 plays. N.C. State finally got their offense untracked thanks to some tough running from the injured McLendon, who was questionable at the start of the game. Jericho Cotchery was wide open on an 11-yard scoring strike from Rivers just before halftime. OSU’s lead shrunk to 14-7.
NC State just couldn’t quite get untracked; thanks to Will Smith and the Buckeye’s defense constantly harassing Rivers. A Wolf Pack turnover led to a 22 yard field goal for OSU in the third quarter. Ohio State appeared to be in complete control after Craig Krenzel scrambled 6 yards for Ohio State’s third touchdown of the day. With 11:26 left, the Wolf Pack’s time seemed to be running out. “The Chest” Chuck Amato had other ideas however, and two minutes later Ohio State turned the ball over. NC State would rip off 17 straight points, to tie it with 21 seconds remaining!
It was the first overtime game in Ohio Stadium, and would set the bar impossibly high for any future overtime contests. Ohio State had first possession, and Krenzel hit Sr. tight-end Ben Hartsock for a 10-yard score. Rivers would match the Buckeyes though, with his own 17-yard touchdown pass. The Wolf Pack would start off on offense for the next series, and T.A. McLendon took a toss 2 yards to the end-zone to take a 38-31 lead. Freshman tight end Ryan Hamby first receiving touchdown as a Buckeye would bring the Buckeyes even at 38-all. “Mr. Clutch” Michael Jenkins caught a 7 yard bullet Krenzel squeezed between 2 N. C. State defenders to give OSU a 44-38 lead, after OSU’s two-point conversion was swatted down. N.C. State would march up to the 4 yard line, where some curious play calling began.
On first down from the 4, Rivers took it up the middle on a QB sneak, and was stuffed for no gain. A second down pass was broken up by Jr. cornerback Chris Gamble, who just barely missed a game clinching pick. In a peculiar move, Rivers again went for a QB sneak from the same formation as their first down play, only to be stuffed again. It was 4th and game from the 4 yard line. NC State ran the same toss McLendon scored on the previous possession, but a bruising shoulder to the spinning running back placed the tailback firmly on his butt, a inches from the goal line. It was as close as you could get, but once again, Will Allen, as he would do so many times during his Buckeye career, preserved Ohio Stat’s 17th victory, in what is the longest game in Ohio State history. It took 4 hours and 17 minutes, but after 3 overtime periods, Ohio State 44, North Carolina State 38.
Bowling Green State Falcons=
A week 4 showdown was set between the #4 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes and the Bowling Green State University Falcons. Bowling Green had been built up quite a bit by former Head Coach Urban Meyer, and new Head Coach Gregg Brandon was looking to keep the team on track. With stars such as QB Josh Harris and center Scott Mruczkowski (both of whom would spend time in the NFL); the Falcons were primed to pick apart the Buckeyes. The game also featured two of the Nation’s best kickers in Shaun Suisham (BGSU) and Jr. Mike Nugent (OSU).
Starting QB Craig Krenzel would miss the contest from an elbow injury he suffered against N.C. State, and Sr. Quarterback Scott McMullen of Granvile, OH would lead the team for the first time since 2001(he played mop up duty for the Bucks in 2002).
It would be the Buckeyes striking first as Scott McMullen sent a 7-yard strike to Sr. Drew Carter, and the Buckeyes had a 7-0 lead. Josh Harris matched McMullen’s TD with a 7 yard toss as well. Unfortunately for the Falcons, that would be their only score of the first half.
OSU built up a 17-7 halftime advantage with a 47-yard field goal by Mike Nugent, and added a touchdown after a crushing 33-yard run by Lydell Ross on 4th and 1. Ross and fellow running back Maurice Hall would combine for 201-yards on the day (Hall - 107 yards on 19 carries; Ross - 94 on 22).
Ross scored on a 3-yard run in the 4th, to give the Buckeyes a 24-7 lead, just as they had possessed the week before. And just as the week before, Bowling Green mounted a furious 4th quarter comeback, scoring a TD with 3:25 left to go, and a recovering the onside kick. A field goal at the end of that drive had OSU fans on the edge of their seats. OSU recovered but failed to run out the clock. It wouldn’t be until who-else-but Will Allen intercepted Harris final pass that the fans could relax. Ohio State had scored their 4th win of the season, and 18th straight.
2004 NFL draftees2004 NFL DraftThe 2004 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 24-25, 2004 at the theater at Madison Square Garden...
| Player | Round | Pick | Position | NFL Club |
| Will Smith | 1 | 18 | Defensive End | New Orleans Saints 2004 New Orleans Saints season The 2004 New Orleans Saints season was the team's 38th as a member of the National Football League. They matched their previous season's output of 8–8, and the team finished the season on a four game winning streak.-Staff:-Schedule:-References:... |
| Chris Gamble Chris Gamble Chris Lee Gamble is an American football player with the Carolina Panthers. During his NFL career Gamble has only played cornerback, but was briefly a wide receiver at the Ohio State University. He was converted into a cornerback during his sophomore year... |
1 | 28 | Defensive Back | Carolina Panthers 2004 Carolina Panthers season -Regular season:-References:... |
| Michael Jenkins | 1 | 29 | Wide Receiver | Atlanta Falcons 2004 Atlanta Falcons season -Roster:-Schedule:-Week 1:The Falcons began their season by traveling to San Francisco, where Falcons head coach Jim L. Mora had coached the last five years as the 49ers defensive coordinator, to play the San Francisco 49ers... |
| Ben Hartsock Ben Hartsock Benjamin Richard Hartsock is an American football tight end who currently plays for the Carolina Panthers. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft... |
3 | 68 | Tight End | Indianapolis Colts 2004 Indianapolis Colts season The 2004 Indianapolis Colts season was the 52nd season for the team in the National Football League and 21st in Indianapolis. The 2004 Colts season began with the team trying to maintain or improve on their 12–4 record from 2003, and advance farther into the playoffs... |
| Tim Anderson | 3 | 74 | Defensive Tackle | Buffalo Bills 2004 Buffalo Bills season The 2004 Buffalo Bills season was their 45th in the league. The team improved upon their previous season's output of 6–10, finishing 9–7. However, this was the fifth straight season in which the team missed the playoffs.... |
| B.J. Sander B.J. Sander William Herbert "B. J." Sander is an American football punter who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio State.-Early years:Sander attended Roger Bacon High School in Cincinnati,... |
3 | 87 | Punter | Green Bay Packers 2004 Green Bay Packers season The 2004 Green Bay Packers season started with the Packers losing four of their first five games, then winning their next six games, and finally ending in a Wild Card playoff loss to the Minnesota Vikings. They finished with an overall record of 10-7.... |
| Darrion Scott Darrion Scott Darrion Scott is an American football defensive end who is currently a member of the Washington Redskins. He was originally drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft... |
3 | 88 | Defensive End | Minnesota Vikings 2004 Minnesota Vikings season 2004 was the 44th year of season play for the Minnesota Vikings and the 85th regular season of the National Football League.The Vikings finished the 2004 season going 3-7 over the final 10 weeks just like they did in 2003. However, they made the playoffs with an 8-8 record... |
| Alex Stepanovich Alex Stepanovich Aleksandar Stepanovich is an American football center who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft... |
4 | 100 | Center | Arizona Cardinals 2004 Arizona Cardinals season The 2004 Arizona Cardinals season was the 85th season the team was in the National Football League. The team managed to improve upon their previous output of 4-12. However, the team failed to make the playoffs for the sixth straight season.-NFL Draft:... |
| Will Allen | 4 | 111 | Defensive Back | Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2004 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season The 2004 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season began with the team trying to improve on their 7-9 record in 2003. Brian Griese set a number of franchise records for passing. Michael Clayton set a rookie record for receiving.-Offseason:... |
| Craig Krenzel Craig Krenzel Craig Krenzel is a former college and professional American football quarterback. He is currently a radio commentator for WBNS 97.1 The FAN in Columbus, which broadcasts the Ohio State Buckeyes football games.-High school career:... |
5 | 148 | Quarterback | Chicago Bears 2004 Chicago Bears season -Scoring Summary:Q1 - CHI - 7:38 - Thomas Jones 2 yd TD run Q2 - DET - 0:16 - Jason Hanson 27 yd FG Q3 - DET - 12:17 - Bracy Walker 92 yd blocked FG return TD... |
| Drew Carter Drew Carter Christopher Drew Carter is a retired American football wide receiver of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL Draft... |
5 | 163 | Wide Receiver | Carolina Panthers 2004 Carolina Panthers season -Regular season:-References:... |
| Robert Reynolds Robert Reynolds (American football) Robert Reynolds is a former American football linebacker of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL Draft... |
5 | 165 | Linebacker | Tennessee Titans 2004 Tennessee Titans season The 2004 Tennessee Titans season was the 45th season the team was with the league. The team attempted to improve upon their previous output of 12–4, but was only able to win five games in 2004 and missed the playoffs.-Staff:-Schedule:-References:... |
| Shane Olivea Shane Olivea -San Diego Chargers:Since being drafted in 2004, Olivea started 31 of 32 games in 2 seasons for the Chargers. In August 2006, The Chargers rewarded Olivea with a 6-year, $20 million extension. The deal made him the sixth highest-paid right tackle in the NFL at the time... |
7 | 209 | Tackle | San Diego Chargers 2004 San Diego Chargers season The 2004 San Diego Chargers season began with the team trying to improve on their 4–12 record in 2003. They finished the campaign 1st in their division and made the playoffs for the first time in nine years. In the playoffs they lost in overtime to the New York Jets... |
| Adrien Clarke Adrien Clarke Adrien Carlton Clarke is an American football guard for the Virginia Destroyers of the United Football League. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL Draft... |
7 | 227 | Guard | Philadelphia Eagles 2004 Philadelphia Eagles season -Regular season:-Playoffs:-Week 1: vs. New York Giants:The highly-anticipated Eagles' season began with a convincing rout of the division-rival New York Giants in a game that was not as close as the 31–17 score. New York scored the first points when Ron Dayne finished a first quarter drive with a... |