Bronko Nagurski

Live discussion: Who will win the Heisman Trophy?

2012-12-06 10:18:00

Join us at 11:30 a.m. for our weekly Google+ Hangout with Times national college football writer Chris Dufresne, UCLA writer Chris Foster and USC writer Gary Klein as they take a look at the sport. This week's topic are sure to include discussion of the...

Why Johnny Manziel will win the Heisman Trophy on Saturday

2012-12-06 12:26:00

Who is going to win the Heisman Trophy? According to our experts, Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel. Times national football columnist Chris Dufresne and UCLA reporter Chris Foster agreed during our live video chat held Thursday morning. You can...

Don't get defensive about Heisman vote

2012-12-05 17:48:00

Notre Dame senior linebacker Manti Te'o is not going to win the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night. Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel is poised to become the first freshman to win in the award's 78-year history. Te'o will finish second ahead of...

Marcus Allen: An insider's view of football

2012-09-05 00:00:00

The college football season just kicked off, and L.A. still has to cheer for any pro team but its own. Running back Marcus Allen was a standout in college and the pros: a Heisman Trophy winner at USC, then a record-setter with the Kansas City Chiefs after...

Steve Van Buren dies at 91; Philadelphia Eagles running back

2012-08-25 00:00:00

Steve Van Buren, a Hall of Fame running back who led the Philadelphia Eagles to NFL titles in 1948 and 1949, died of pneumonia Thursday in Lancaster, Pa., the Eagles said. He was 91. The former Louisiana State star, nicknamed "Wham-Bam" for his quick and...

Bubba Smith memorabilia up for auction

2011-11-03 16:33:26

Sports Legend Revealed: Was a future Hall of Famer chosen in the NFL draft based on the sound of his name?

2010-09-14 16:33:39

Super Bowl wings turn turkey

2009-01-28 00:00:00

Ever wonder if you went kind of crazy and nobody noticed? Back to that nutty notion in a second, for I've got wings to prepare -- turkey wings for the Big Game. "Why turkey wings?" you ask. "Aren't they tougher than Bronko Nagurski's helmet?" Well,...

Sammy Baugh dies at 94; NFL star led Washington Redskins to 2 titles

2008-12-18 00:00:00

Slingin' Sammy Baugh, a record-setting passer, punter and defensive back who led the Washington Redskins to two National Football League championships in 16 seasons and whose wide-open style of play helped usher professional football into the modern era,...

Notre Dame linebacker wins Lombardi Award

2012-12-05 22:35:00

HOUSTON — Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o won the Lombardi Award on Wednesday as college football’s best lineman or linebacker.� �Te’o, also a Heisman Trophy finalist, had 103 tackles and seven interceptions this year to help...

Florida DT Sharrif Floyd, K Caleb Sturgis added to watch lists

2012-07-12 16:41:30

Former Florida State LB Sam Cowart to be honored as ACC Legend

2012-08-13 16:37:02

Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o poses with the Bronko Nagurski Award.

2012-12-03 00:00:00

First of all, his name is Bronko. As fullback, he helped the Bears win two NFL championships, was a charter member of the NFL Hall of Fame and has a trophy named after him. And there's that time he ran into Wrigley Field's brick wall and cracked it.

2012-09-05 19:11:14