Defensive tackle –Texas
Height–6-2
Weight–260
Born–10-17-57,
Houston, Tex.
Acquisition–Signed as a free agent 10-15-81.
1985 season–Tackled Eric Zorn in the end zone to lead a comeback over the Packers (11-3). . . . Has 44 tackles and 8 sacks. . . . Has 38 consecutive starts.
Pro career–Started all season in `84 despite knee problems. . . . Third on the team in sacks (10) and 7th in tackles (42) in `84. . . . Named NFC Defensive Player of Week at Detroit (12-16-84) after recording 5 tackles and 2.5 sacks. . . . Second on the team in sacks in `83 with 8.5. . . . Had a 64- yard run with a fumble vs. Bucs (1-2-83). . . . Joined the Bears after he was waived by the Patriots during `81 training camp. . . . New England`s 3rd round selection in `80.
Collegiate, personal–Consensus All-America at Texas. . . . 373 tackles and 30 sacks over 4 years. . . . Led his team with 142 tackles as junior, 138 as senior. . . . Defensive MVP in the `80 Hula Bowl with 14 tackles. . . . AP All-America strength team. . . . Finalist for the `79 Outland Trophy and `80 Lombardi Award. . . . Married (Debra). . . . Hobbies include rattlesnake hunting, fishing. . . . Physical education major. . . . Involved in Red Cloud Athletic Fund.
