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2010 Orange Bowl

A final sack of Nesbitt by Iowa Defensive End Adrian Clayborn helped to seal the deal for the Hawkeyes, giving them their first major bowl victory in 51 years.

Booker Reese

Booker Reese (born September 20, 1959) is a former American Football defensive end who played four seasons for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Los Angeles Rams from 1982 to 1985 in the National Football League.

Brandon Boudreaux

Brandon Alan Boudreaux (born June 26, 1989 in Auburn, Alabama) is a professional Canadian football defensive end for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League.

Brent Guy

Guy graduated from Booker High School in Booker, Texas and attended Oklahoma State University, where he was a defensive end and linebacker before graduating with a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Administration.

Brody Eldridge

Eldridge attended Prairie View High School in La Cygne, Kansas where he played a number of different positions including tight end, linebacker and defensive end.

Byron Frisch

Byron Arthur Frisch (born December 17, 1976 in Roseville, California) is a former American football defensive end in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants.

Christopher Scott

Chris Scott (defensive end) (born 1961), American football defensive end for the Indianapolis Colts

Dan Giordano

Daniel James Giordano (born September 17, 1989) is an American football defensive end for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL).

Dek Bake

Donald "Dek" Bake (born February 6, 1984 in Sacramento, California) is an American football defensive end who was formerly a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Gabe Wilkins

Gabriel Nicholas Wilkins (born January 9, 1971 in Cowpens, South Carolina) is a former American Football defensive end who played for the Green Bay Packers and the San Francisco 49ers in a six-year career that lasted from 1994 to 1999 in the National Football League.

Glenn Dorsey

With the Chiefs shifting to a 3-4 defense under new head coach Todd Haley, Dorsey has switched positions to accommodate the scheme change, and he now plays defensive end.

Jason Hatcher

That season with the arrival of defensive coordinator Rob Ryan, he established himself as one of the team starters at defensive end, ahead of Marcus Spears and improved his overall play, compiling a career high in tackles (36) and sacks (4.5).

Jethro Pugh

After going to Bertie High School, Pugh attended Elizabeth City State University in North Carolina at the age of 16, where he played offense and defense and became a two-time All-CIAA defensive end in 1963 and 1964.

Karksi-Nuia

Margus Hunt, defensive end for the Cincinnati Bengals, former discus thrower and the former world junior record holder in discus throw.

KCXX

It is owned by All-Pro Broadcasting, a corporation headed by Pro Football Hall of Fame member Willie Davis, who also owns several other businesses.

Lewis Capes

After leaving school, he flew to the United States and attended Santa Monica College (1989–1991), representing the athletic squad and playing defensive end for the football team.

Maury Youmans

Maurice Edward Youmans (born October 16, 1936 in Eagle Bay, New York) is a former American football defensive end in the National Football League for the Chicago Bears and Dallas Cowboys.

Ron McDole

Roland Owen "Ron" McDole (born September 9, 1939 in Chester, Ohio) is a former American collegiate and Professional Football defensive end from the University of Nebraska, Buffalo Bills, and Washington Redskins.

Shannon Sharpe

However, he was passed over in his first year in a class that included Bruce Smith, Ralph Wilson, Derrick Thomas and Rod Woodson.

The Wee Hours Revue

Many of the songs were reworked from their debut recording Says Pop, which was released in 2002 via a small independent label, Outlook Music, run by NFL defensive end Trevor Pryce.

Victor Abiamiri

In the 2009 season, Abiamiri was named the starter at left defensive end, winning the job over the previous season's starter, Juqua Parker.

Wade McElwain

He has been on TV for Channel 4, Channel 5, and Sky Sports, and has interviewed the likes of Roger Goodell, Bruce Smith, and Marshall Faulk.

William Still

Notable members of the Still family include the composer William Grant Still, professional WNBA basketball player Valerie Still, professional NFL defensive end Art Still, and professional NFL defensive tackle Devon Still.


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1976 Cleveland Browns season

Third-string quarterback Dave Mays helped lead the team to that victory, while defensive end Joe "Turkey" Jones' pile-driving sack of quarterback Terry Bradshaw fueled the heated rivalry between the two teams.

1987 All-American Bowl

BYU had one last shot at a go-ahead touchdown in the final minutes, but Covey was stopped two feet short on a fourth-down run by defensive end Sean Scott.

2006 San Diego Chargers season

They started that drive from their 3 and made it all the way to the Chargers 32 in part to a personal foul on Chargers defensive end Igor Olshansky, who was ejected for punching Broncos center Tom Nalen.

2007 Ohio State Buckeyes football team

Linebackers James Laurinaitis and Marcus Freeman along with defensive end Vernon Gholston were among the list of 65 players under consideration for the Bednarik Award while Chris "Beanie" Wells was on the 65-player list for the Maxwell Award.

2010 Ohio State Buckeyes football team

Thaddeus Gibson - Junior Redshirt Defensive End - Round: 4 / Pick: 116 - Pittsburgh Steelers

2011 NFL lockout

On March 28, 2011, four former NFL players, including Hall of Fame defensive end Carl Eller, sued the NFL in hopes of joining current players in their antitrust fight against the league.

2014 Missouri Tigers football team

Kony Ealy, junior defensive end (declared for the 2014 NFL Draft), on January 3.

61st Grey Cup

Ottawa Defensive End Charlie Brandon was named Most Valuable Player and Garry Lefebvre was named Most Valuable Canadian.

Atari Bigby

Bigby had two big hits, one that led to a Marcus Pollard fumble that was recovered by Green Bay's defensive end Aaron Kampman.

Bladensburg High School

Former Utah Jazz star Thurl Bailey attended Bladensburg, as did former NFL defensive end Ebenezer Ekuban.

Chase Ortiz

As a junior in 2006, he repeated as 1st Team All-MWC, as did the Frogs' other defensive end, Tommy Blake.

Chike Okeafor

He initially played defensive end for Arizona in the 4-3 scheme of Head Coach Dennis Green.

Comparisons between the National Football League and NCAA football

In the 1983 season, a Jets game against the Los Angeles Rams featured an 85-yard touchdown run by rookie Eric Dickerson, as well as a brawl between Rams offensive tackle Jackie Slater and Jets defensive end Mark Gastineau when Slater blindsided Gastineau after the Jet performed his infamous "Sack Dance" over fallen Rams quarterback Vince Ferragamo.

David Tipton

Dave Tipton (born 1949), defensive end for several NFL teams from 1971–1976

Donté Stallworth

On November 15, 2011, he re-signed with the Redskins after wide receiver, Leonard Hankerson, and defensive end, Kedric Golston, were put on injured reserve.

East Bernard, Texas

Michael Bankston, former NFL defensive tackle and defensive end who played for the Arizona Cardinals and Cincinnati Bengals.

Ellis Hobbs

In Week 3, against the Bills, Hobbs recorded his first NFL sack when he brought down J. P. Losman on a blitz; he also forced a fumble, which was recovered by Patriots defensive end Jarvis Green.

Essex Johnson

His son, Essex Johnson, was a star defensive end at Verbum Dei High School in Los Angeles where, as a junior, he record 96 tackles and eight sacks.

Fiddler's Elbow Country Club

New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur has been known to visit the club, as well as former New York Giants' defensive end Michael Strahan.

Gavin Walls

On February 26, 2010 Gavin was traded to the Montreal Alouettes in exchange for non-import defensive end Stan Van Sichem.

Gino's Hamburgers

Gino's Hamburgers was a fast-food restaurant chain founded in Baltimore, Maryland, by Baltimore Colts defensive end Gino Marchetti and running back Alan Ameche, along with their close friend Louis Fischer, in 1957.

Greg Liter

Greg Liter was a player in the National Football League for the San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles in 1987 as a defensive end.

Greg Lloyd

Greg Lloyd, Jr. (born 1989), current American football defensive end, son of the former

Greg Stumon

Greg Stumon (born May 26, 1963 in Plain Dealing, Louisiana) was an award winning defensive end and linebacker in the Canadian Football League.

Jacob Hester

David Binn snapped the ball short to Hester, and with receiver Legedu Naanee blocking the defensive end, Hester ran for a 28-yard gain.

Jarrod Jordan

During the filming of the series, Jordan interacts with prized recruits such as Greg Little (five star running back recruit, North Carolina) and Richetti Jones (four star defensive end recruit, Oklahoma State), Chris Galippo (USC).

John Clay Wolfe

He played defensive end for SMU Mustangs football during his first two seasons, but resigned from the team to open his first business venture in neighboring Fort Worth, Texas.

Kelly Blair LaBounty

She now lives in Eugene, Oregon, with her two sons Jacob and Lucas and her husband, former National Football League defensive end Matt LaBounty.

Kenneth Davidson

Kenny Davidson (born 1967), former American football defensive end

Kenneth Pettway

He was signed over free agent defensive end Patrick Chukwurah, who also worked out for the Packers following Jenkins' injury.

Lindsey Witten

He was considered a one of the top defensive end prospects available for the 2010 NFL Draft.

Lou Esa

After playing defensive end in football for Saint Peter's College in New Jersey, Esa tried out for the Miami Dolphins.

Mario Edwards, Jr.

Mario was raised in Denton, Texas, where his father played for the Dallas Cowboys, Edwards attended Prosper High School for his freshman and sophomore year, where he started at defensive end for the state champion Eagles as a freshman.

Martin T. Rucker

Mike Rucker, a son, is a retired defensive end who played for the Carolina Panthers of the NFL.

Moss Point, Mississippi

Verlon Biggs, NFL football player, Hall of Famer, and former defensive end for the Washington Redskins from 1965–71 and the New York Jets 1971-80

Pedro Sosa

Sosa held Pitt defensive end Joe Clermond in check, and in the 2006 Texas Bowl vs. Kansas State, held all-Big 12 Conference end Ian Campbell sackless.

Sosa continued his strong play in 2007, blanking all-Big East defensive end George Selvie, in addition to Jameel McClain, Johnny Dingle, and Angelo Craig.

Penn High School

Bryan Mattison - Iowa Hawkeyes starting defensive end and honorable mention all conference for the 2007 season.

Renaldo Wynn

Wynn played in ten games in 1994, starting the first six at right outside linebacker and four others, including the Fiesta Bowl against the University of Colorado, at left defensive end.

Rich Jackson

Despite the shortened career, Sports Illustrateds football expert, Paul Zimmerman, said that Tombstone Jackson was perhaps the finest overall defensive end and pass rusher he ever saw, a surefire Hall of Famer if he would have had a longer playing career, in a bigger media market.

Robert Killebrew

Three-year starter who saw action at both defensive end and linebacker for Klein High School in Spring, Texas.

Royce Berry

He became a starter in 1970, missing only one start between 1970 and 1973 at left defensive end as part of a formidable line along with Mike Reid, Steve Chomyszak and Ron Carpenter.

Sedin Torlak

Furthermore he developed to one of the most important players of FK Sarajevo, especially on the defensive end.

Stylez

Stylez G. White (born 1979), American football defensive end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League

Tommie Hill

In 2008 Hill was one of two defensive team captains, who finished his CSU career by earning New Mexico Bowl Defensive Player of the Game, started all 13 contests at his familiar right defensive end position and made 30 tackles (14 solo) and three sacks, five tackles for loss, two interceptions, two more passes broken up, one fumble recovery and a blocked kick.

Tyson Alualu

In May 2013 during organized team activities, head coach Gus Bradley announced that Alualu would move to defensive end.

Will Payne

He played on Columbia University's football squad all four years, where he was a teammate of Marcellus Wiley, who went on to become a Pro Bowl defensive end in the NFL.