Tommy Rowland
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Tommy Rowland was a Star Defensive Tackle/End for the University of Nevada Las Vegas from 1968-1971. Played pro football two years with the Las Vegas Casinos (1972-1973).
Started every game in his four year career @ UNLV. Led the team in tackles in 1969 (125) and 1971 (134) from the defensive line. Recorded 37 career sacks. Was named MVP of the Defense in 1970 and 1971.
Was invited to NFL camp by the Minnesota Vikings
and played entire pre-season. Was offered a free agent contract by the New York Jets
in 1975.
Elected into the UNLV Athletic Hall of Fame in 1994. Elected into the Arvin High School
Athletic Hall of Fame in 2010.
Started every game in his four year career @ UNLV. Led the team in tackles in 1969 (125) and 1971 (134) from the defensive line. Recorded 37 career sacks. Was named MVP of the Defense in 1970 and 1971.
Was invited to NFL camp by the Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings joined the National Football League as an expansion team in 1960...
and played entire pre-season. Was offered a free agent contract by the New York Jets
New York Jets
The New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
in 1975.
Elected into the UNLV Athletic Hall of Fame in 1994. Elected into the Arvin High School
Arvin High School
Arvin High School is located in Arvin, Kern County, California, USA and is part of the Kern High School District.Arvin High School was established in 1949, and is located in the southern part of the San Joaquin Valley. Arvin High serves approximately 2,650 students in grades 9-12. The School is...
Athletic Hall of Fame in 2010.