Redskins WR Antwaan Randle El is one of 33 African American QB’s that were drafted then converted to another position as found in a research study of African American quarterbacks. The study found that 1 out of 3 African American quarterbacks drafted were converted to another position
(Philadelphia, Pa) — Recently a graduate student asked me to [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Black Quarterbacks’
January 28, 2009
African American Quarterback Research Study
July 31, 2008
Great Piece at Football Outsiders
Great Thanks goes out to fellow NFL writer Mike Tanier of the website Football Outsiders for writing a top-level feature piece on the History of the African American Quarterback called “The Matriculation of the Black Quarterback“, which I was extremely appreciative to be part of.
Please checkout the piece and all of the great writing over at [...]
April 18, 2008
The NFL Loses a Warrior as Quarterback Steve McNair Retires
(Philadelphia, Pa) – For the second time in less than two months the NFL lost another legendary quarterback as Baltimore Ravens quarterback Steve McNair retired on Thursday afternoon. The two-time Pro Bowl player (selected four times) will now join fellow Mississippi native and friend Brett Favre in retiring this off-season. In ending his 13-year career, [...]
April 9, 2008
David Garrard Gets New Contract, Becoming the Highest Paid Player in Jags’ History
David Garrard cashed in on his 2007 success with a shiny new contract (6-years, $60 Million) making him the highest paid Jacksonville Jaguar in the team’s history
(Philadelphia, PA) — One time back-up quarterback David Garrard hit the “big time” on Monday when he signed a contract extension for 6 years, $60 Million dollars that included [...]
February 6, 2008
Signing Day 2008 Gets a Surprise as Terrelle Pryor needs more time
#1 Recruit Jeanette (PA) senior do-it-all quarterback Terrelle Pryor had a huge surprise for everyone on signing day as he decided he wouldn’t sign as expected.
(Philadelphia, Pa) — Surprise, Surprise…After fielding 150-200 text messages a day from recruiters, #1 Recruit Jeanette (PA) senior do-it-all quarterback Terrelle Pryor — who is being advised by Pittsburgh [...]
January 29, 2008
Twenty Years Later, Doug Williams’ Super Bowl XXII MVP Performance Still Resonates
January 31st will mark the 20th Anniversary of Doug Williams historical Super Bowl XXII MVP performance and the epic performance still resonates today.
(Philadelphia, Pa) — The date of January 31st maybe just another day of anticipation for many NFL fans as they count down the days toward Super Bowl XLII and the Giants quest [...]
December 27, 2007
Jaguars David Garrard Deserves to be in Hawaii
(Philadelphia, Pa)— The Pro Bowl selections were announced a couple of weeks ago and once again it was one of the most controversial events of the NFL calendar with players, coaches, media, and fans either celebrating or questioning the picks.The selection process usually gets it right, but there will always be much debating about the [...]
December 15, 2007
Edwards Leads Appalachian State over Delaware 49-21
Led by their Field General Armanti Edwards the Appalachian State Mountaineers won their 3rd Straight National Championship
(Philadelphia, Pa) — The NCAA Division I FCS (Football Championship Subdivision – formerly Division I-AA) championship was decided on Friday December 14th as three-time defending champion Appalachian State Mountaineers (13-2) defeated the Delaware Blue Hens (11-4) 49-21 in Chattanooga, [...]
November 17, 2007
The 95th Grey Cup Final Four is a Historic Moment for African American Quarterbacks
(Philadelphia, PA) — I know this milestone will not get the fanfare of the Super Bowl XLI match-up of African American coaches Tony Dungy and Lovie Smith, but four African American quarterbacks leading the final four teams of the Canadian Football League’s Grey Cup playoffs does deserve attention everywhere, especially South of the border. The [...]
September 19, 2007
When Looking at the McNabb HBO Controversy: Remember History
BIGPLAYFootball.com Writer Lloyd Vance weighs in on Donovan McNabb’s controversial comments regarding the treatment of black quarterbacks that has dominated the airwaves.
(Philadelphia , Pa ) —- As the recently chronicled “Black Quarterback” Historian in the ESPN book and documentary “Third and a Mile”, I have been constantly asked what is my take on the whole “Donovan [...]
July 23, 2007
The Commish Steps Up: Goodell orders Vick to not report to training camp
After everyone including yours truly speculated what would happen next to Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Vick given the gruesome and disturbing allegations against him for dog fighting, Commissioner Roger Goodell made the first move of “disciplining” him. Though the Commish did not suspend him for life as some animal rights activists were asking to be done. Goodell [...]
July 17, 2007
The Michael Vick Dogfighting Drama Continues: Vick indicted on July 17th
As the recently chronicled “Black Quarterback” Historian in the ESPN book and documentary “Third and a Mile”, I have been constantly asked what is my take on the whole Michael Vick dog fighting melodrama. In my research and with my website (BQB-Site.com), I have always tried to accentuate the positives of the African American quarterback’s [...]
