Bettis would play 12. ", 11/3/96 versus Rams: 19 carries, 129 yards, 2 touchdowns #Steelers pic.twitter.com/SKQB29uzEy, Steelers Depot (@Steelersdepot) April 18, 2020. We use ads to fund this site and continue to bring you premium Steelers content. Jerome Bettis is 51 years old. He quickly earned the nickname "The Battering Ram" as he rushed for 1,429 yards (second in the NFL), drawing comparisons to Earl Campbell. I hope my journey serves as reminder that education is the true equalizer in life and it is never too late to start. In what would become one of the more lopsided trades in NFL history, on April 20, 1996, Bettis was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers with a third-round pick in the 1996 NFL Draft, in exchange for the Steelers' second-round pick and their fourth-round pick in the 1997 NFL Draft. Follow full coverage of Jerome Bettis during the 1993 NFL Draft on ESPN.com Follow full coverage of Jerome Bettis during the 1993 NFL Draft on ESPN.com Jerome Bettis RB Notre Dame. It's been 17 years since Jerome Bettis retired at the podium after helping the Steelers win Super Bowl XL. Bettis received the nickname "The Bus" during his time at Notre Dame, as a reporter at the university's newspaper (The Observer) came up with it, stating that he looked like a bus that took guys for a ride. Because all the experiences that weve had were football related, he said. Bettis finished his career with 337 rushing attempts for 1,912 yards (5.7 yards per attempt), and made 32 receptions for 429 yards (13.4 yards per reception). [3] Bettis did not start playing football until high school, as his primary passion as a youth had been bowling. Jerome Bettis was one of the best downhill runners in NFL history. best vertical jump, bench press, 3-cone drill . The 50-year-old NFL Hall of Famer has officially graduated from the University of Notre Dame, nearly three. Itll be very interesting to see the kinds of numbers James puts up across the board in Indy. Im a dinosaur in the sense of school. Steelers legend Jerome Bettis joined Sports Illustrated to talk about the Super Bowl, but the subject turned to his famous nickname, and Jerome revealed he used to wish for a sexier moniker. ''I've put it all together. In his decade in Pittsburgh, Bettis rushed for 1,000 yards in his first six seasons and went to another four Pro Bowls. He stated he would love to play in the Super Bowl in 2006 since it was to be played in his hometown of Detroit. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. After falling short as a finalist in 2013,[39] on January 31, 2015, Bettis was voted into The Pro Football Hall of Fame. In February 2006, at the 2006 Winter Olympics, NBC Sports announced that Bettis had been signed as a studio commentator for NBC's new Football Night in America Sunday night pregame show where he was through the 2008 season. [27] The Steelers won, 3521, and thanks to Bettis's three touchdowns, they clinched a playoff berth. Hes also the most flexible guy in the NC State program according to strength coach Dantonio Burnette.". 8 on its list of the ten worst sports officiating calls of all time, even though later sound enhancements of the audio showed that Bettis said "hea-tails" and Bettis admitted starting to call "heads" before changing it to tails. As one scout put it, there are not many freaks in this draft, but he is one of them. Bettis sat out the final week of the season, and when Martin rushed for 153 yards that week he passed Dickerson and Bettis for the final time. With Duckett, start with the raw numbers. The assumption has been that Jackson's 4.12 was a hand-timed 40. Bettis was named a First-team All-Pro (the only rookie named to the team) and Consensus NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. teams visited, he said. Gambling problem? Tim Lester, a former NFL fullback who played eight seasons between 1992 and 1999, died Tuesday from coronavirus complications. And it was silent, Bettis said. Bettis ran for 46 yards on 17 rushes, including one touchdown. The moment follows nearly 30 years after he left the University of Notre Dame to play for the Los Angeles Rams and later the Pittsburgh Steelers. They were shocked to learn they had a new boy. The All-Time All-Combine Team: Footballs greatest workout warriors ever, clearing every other 230-pound RB ever by more than an inch, modern Combine dashes arent entirely electronic, either, International Association of Athletics Federations says to add 0.24 seconds, with an unofficial time of 4.19 in unapproved shoes, is believed to have held the world record of 12-2, can only be topped by Harlem Globetrotters and international myths, people will believe anything about it to this day, How Madden RPOs could one day help bring back NCAA. I dont remember watching him play live, but my mom is a huge football fan, Yatsuhashi said. This is education related, and you can never take away the education. Im struggling with technology.. The NFL Scouting Combine has come a long way since the early days and the level of fitness is higher than ever this year. [41] On March 29, 2008, Bettis accompanied Barack Obama on a campaign visit to the US Steel plant in Braddock, Pennsylvania.[42]. 1992: 154 carries for 825 yards and 10 touchdowns. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. Jerome Bettis left Notre Dame for the NFL Draft in 1993. Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 28 February 2023, at 03:11. At age 14, he was diagnosed with asthma. Bettis was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2015.[2]. That may be the way to rationalize what a lot of Lobo men's basketball fans are feeling now. ET start time) Saturday, March 4: Quarterbacks, wide . New coach Rich Brooks instituted a more pass-oriented offense, a major reason why Bettis was limited to 637 yards,[15] a significant dropoff from his 1993 and 1994 totals. Like most drills, it might not be directly correlated to a players performance on the field. General Manager Chris Grier spoke to media at the NFL Scouting Combine on March 1, 2023. . Lets stack those legends against each other. His 40-yard time [4.58] was faster than some linebackers and he benched 225 pounds as many times [28] as some offensive linemen. I'm struggling with the technology," he said. After his junior year, Bettis left school early to prepare for the NFL draft, where the Los Angeles Rams selected him in 1993 with the 10th pick of the first round. We will update this article periodically as more results come in. 11h 2025 WR Jerome Bettis Jr. the son of NFL Hall of Fame RB Jerome Bettis, was on campus at #Alabama Saturday for Junior Day. ''I prepared myself for it,'' Duckett said. May 9, 2022. Later, Bettis agreed to stay with the Steelers for another season. [23] However, he scored 18 points on those carries with three touchdowns. Jerome Bettis is 5-11 (180 cm) tall. He was given this nickname by former Steeler head coach Bill Cowher because whenever Pittsburgh was ahead and was ready to close out the game, Cowher would send in Bettis to run out the clock.[26]. He returned to Notre Dame in 1996 when he was having a dispute with the St. Louis Rams and was considering retirement. 28 years after leaving @NotreDame, Ive completed my degree from the Mendoza School of Business. ), DK Metcalf, Henry Ruggs III, Stephen Hill, Tavon Austin, Dri Archer, Marquise Goodwin, Trindon Holliday, Chase Claypool, Eastern Kentuckys Rondel Menendez (the other guy who ran a semi-electronically timed 4.24, with an unofficial time of 4.19 in unapproved shoes), and tons of other WRs. And he scored a 49 of 50 on the Wonderlic, fwiw. But the most awkward episode left him sitting in a classroom alone. "[22] Bettis later put together one of the most bizarre single-game statistics in NFL history. He is 6 feet 1 inch and 252 pounds but moves like a man half that weight. Also also! He used the inspiration of his mother, Jackie Barham, who died of lymphatic cancer when Duckett was a freshman at Michigan State; of his brothers, Tony and Tico, a Michigan State running back from 1989 to 1992; and of his father, Ted, a career high school coach in Kalamazoo. In April 2006, Bettis and his parents teamed up with Don Barden, the head of PITG Gaming LLC, in a bid for a casino on Pittsburgh's Northside to be called the Majestic Star. McCarthy discusses taking over Cowboys' play-calling, Brett Favre welfare funds scandal explained, Reich says Carr 'checks a lot of boxes' after meeting, Lewan explains why Titans put his things in trash bags, Cardinals hire ND's all-time rushing leader as RB coach. Checkout the latest stats for Earl Campbell. 1997 Pinnacle X-Press #100 Jerome Bettis: $0.34: 1997 Pinnacle X-Press Pursuit of Paydirt #8 Jerome Bettis: $0.34: 1997 Pinnacle Zenith #34 Jerome Bettis: . In my immediate family, I'll be the first person to graduate from college," he said. I'm a champion, and I think the Bus' last stop is here in Detroit." How much did Jerome Bettis weigh when playing? Theyre seeing things from a forward view and Im seeing things from a backwards view, Bettis said. at Nicknamed "the Bus" due to his large size and running style, he played college football at the University of Notre Dame and was selected 10th overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1993 NFL Draft. ", SI: "The expectations for Barkley are sky-high. 1Perfection really is the enemy of the good. At the time the deal was made, the Rams had just drafted running back Lawrence Phillips out of Nebraska in the first round, because it was decided that Bettis no longer fit their offensive scheme needs. As for Phillips, he ended up being a bust as a first-round selection, and only played two seasons with the Rams and a total of four in the NFL. Jerome Bettis sued energy company EQT for $66 million in a federal court on Thursday alleging racial discrimination. The city of Milton, Ga., announced his death on its. Now I retain much more information because its things that I want to know about. Bettis started several businesses with his brother John, becoming involved in trucking, staffing, development and marketing, along with his television work. He ended the game with 19 carries for 129 yards and 2 TDs with a long of 50. pic.twitter.com/gbr2eCu08G, Steelers Depot (@Steelersdepot) November 8, 2019. Those runs are below. Bettis delivered a rousing speech to his teammates the day before the game, asking them to "Just get me to Detroit", his hometown, where Super Bowl XL was to be played. In 2010, Bettis joined School of the Legends (SOTL), an online community and partner of the NFLPA. I don't know where anything is. Dies geschieht in Ihren Datenschutzeinstellungen. For them to see dad finishing a commitment that he set out 30 years ago for me to complete that I think says a lot to them in terms of what they can do with their lives.. pic.twitter.com/J0Xn7Up47n. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Known as "The Bus", Bettis took defenders for a ride,. Bettis entered the season in 6th place all-time and 684 yards ahead of Martin in 9th place. The trade was made during the 1996 NFL Draft, and the effects of it were felt all the way through the 2005 season. ''It's like I've been led down a path where everything has happened as God planned, and on pro day I used everything I've been through my whole life, every football practice I've ever had and every game to make that day the biggest one of my whole career,'' Duckett said. If you cant beat em, join em. On July 22, 1993, Bettis signed a three-year, $4.625 million contract with a signing bonus in excess of $2 million. And Poe (at 346 lbs) just did it in 4.87 secs. Because I'm so behind the times. He ran 4.37 and 4.38. Players lift successive reps of 225 pounds in order to show off these traits. The Steelers offensive attack was mostly pass-driven during the game. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. I dont like to use the can't-miss label, but Barkley seems about as safe as a prospect as youll find., SI: "Bradley Chubb is the Wolfpack D-lineman that will get most of the attention in Indyand he is a special talent bound for the first roundbut Street is the biggest Freak. ", SI: "A 0-star walk-on who excelled as a quarterback and basketball player at Salmon River High School in Riggins, Idaho, Vander Esch emerged as a tackling machine for the Broncos in 2017, making 129 stops and earning Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year honors. Andy Weidl and the scouting dept. Shortly after the Steelers lost the 20042005 AFC Championship game to the eventual Super Bowl XXXIX champion New England Patriots, Ben Roethlisberger approached Bettis. This is education related, and you can never take away the education. Or his 184 yards rushing against Fresno State in the Silicon Valley Classic? Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about running back Jerome Bettis on ESPN. Hall of Fame: Inducted as It's not true electronic timing because while the clock is stopped electronically at the finish line, it's started by hand on the first movement by the runner. Thats the message that Im sending my children, but also the message that I want everybody to know., Im looking around and I look at the time and theres nobody in the room, Bettis said. I go out, I look at the door and Im like, Where is everybody? Finally, I looked at my email and the class was canceled. What Duckett remembers most about the Super Bowl experience was entering radio row, ''tables and tables of radio stations, about 200 of them, from all over the country, and I visited with most of them,'' he said. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. (Photo: Joseph Maiorana, USA TODAY Sports), (Photo: Isaiah J. Anything tied to his Super Bowl win carries a slight premium. While Bettis finished with 1,542 more yards than Franco Harris on the NFL's all-time rushing list, Harris remains the Steelers all-time leading rusher because 3,091 of those yards came while Bettis was with the Rams. And Duckett's training regimen in San Diego had produced results. Bettis presented a $5,000 check to the school as part The big news out of the scouting combine was the record for the 40-yard dash fell. Petersons power and violence is on another level, but Barkleys combination of lateral quickness, top speed and elusiveness is off the charts. On Sunday he'll graduate after returning to complete his business degree. So I go back, I look at my schedule. 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A few do. He shares his thoughts on the trip and what an offer from #RollTide would mean (VIP) 247sports.com/college/alabam Jerome Bettis Jr and Jerome Bettis 1 13 117 Jerome Bettis Jr Retweeted Because now, my mind and my eyes have been opened to a new way of thinking, a new way of learning.. I dont know where anything is. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, college, draft, and more on Pro-football-reference.com. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. Congratulations Jerome Bettis! [7] He returned to the NFL shortly thereafter. Free shipping. 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