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. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 2:31PM. Because I'm so behind the times. Theres been a few nights where I looked at the syllabus and saw what was ahead of me and said to myself, What was I thinking?. Unofficially, the all-time bench press record belongs to Eastern Kentucky defensive tackle Justin Ernest, who completed 51 reps of 225 pounds at the 1999 NFL Combine. The Hall of Fame running back who won a Super Bowl with the Pittsburgh Steelers . Its not always easy. 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: . His vertical should be in the mid-to-high 30s, at least. His father died shortly after he retired, and his mother starred alongside him in Campbells Chunky Soup commercials in the early 2000s. endings in a divisional playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. And it was silent, Bettis said. But when an injury took Staley out of action midway through the year, Bettis stepped in and gained 100-plus yards in six of the next eight games, and in seven consecutive starts. [5] He attended Mackenzie High School in Detroit, where he was a standout running back and linebacker. When the Steelers took possession of the ball on the Indianapolis 2-yard line with 1:20 remaining in the game, leading 21-18, the outcome seemed almost certain. That worked out well as Mamula, who was viewed as undersized and about a third-round pick before the combine, vaulted himself into a top-10 overall pick. 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. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. "I promised my mother that I would get my degree. My friends ask about getting a picture or an autograph, but he comes in low key and works like everyone else, so it seems best to just let him be.. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Those runs are below. Penn State RB Saquon Barkley at 2018 Combine: - Stronger than Joe Thomas- Quicker than DeSean Jackson- Faster than Devin Hester- Jumps higher than Julio Jones@PennStateFball pic.twitter.com/usgR6vJvOn. He played well in big games. 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. 1992: 154 carries for 825 yards and 10 touchdowns. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Born: She taught me how to be successful.''. He is the oldest of three children of Gladys Elizabeth (ne Bougard) and Johnnie E. On Monday he visited the Cleveland Browns, who own the No. "I say to all our coaches that there are three things we should be concerned about versus integrity: Do things the right way, second is help these kids get a degree and do well in their lives, and the third is winning on the field," Notre Dame president Father John Jenkins said. We use ads to fund this site and continue to bring you premium Steelers content. Published August 26, 2019 Advertiser GEICO Advertiser Profiles A six-time Pro Bowl and two-time first-team All-Pro selection, he is regarded as one of the greatest power runners of all time and ranks eighth in NFL rushing yards. Not only did Bettis quickly fit in perfectly with the Steelers and their offense, but he also went on to have a Hall of Fame career that ended with him rushing for a total of 10,571 yards and 78 touchdowns in his 10 seasons in Pittsburgh. For them to see dad finish a commitment that he set out some 27 years ago, for me to complete that, I think it says a lot to them.". Now he is an NFL analyst for different ESPN programs, such as SportsCenter. The readers of ESPN voted the incident as No. Bettis was the youngest of the three children born to Gladys and Johnnie Bettis in Detroit. A one-time 280-pound high school running back that saw himself as another Jerome Bettis, the 6'4" Vea has shed about five pounds after beginning his combine training in Arizona about seven. ", SI: "Theres a couple of blazing fast defensive backs from the SEC coming to Indy with legit track credentials. Bettis did not graduate from college[7] at that time. [7] He returned to the NFL shortly thereafter. (FullList), PFR HOF Monitor: 75.94 (25th among RB, average HOF RB is 106.95). Now, with the draft nine days away, he is rated by most teams as the best back the draft offers. This is education related, and you can never take away the education. They had selected the name Tia. Bettis spent the 2005 season as a short-yardage running back, but managed two notable games along the way: First, a 101-yard, two-touchdown effort in a pivotal week 14 win over Chicago (his second-to-last game in Pittsburgh). 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. 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. Note: Tony Mandarich had a legendary 1989 workout that included a 4.65-second 40, but that was at Michigan States pro day. Bettis presented a $5,000 check to the school as part Bettis won the NFL Comeback Player of the Year award in 1996, and in 2002 he was the recipient of the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. Louis Rams and Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). In my immediate family, I'll be the first person to graduate from college," he said. "The Bus", Jerome Bettis, turns 51 years old today. Scroll through and see whos impressed, whos disappointed, and who has the top mark at the bar! Jackson, a sprinter on the LSU track team, ran a 10.22 100 meters at the 2017 SEC Relays and said hes run as fast as a 4.24 in the 40s. He was ultimately inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2015. Jerome Bettis played 192 games over his career. His wish came true as the Steelers played in, and won, Super Bowl XL (40) against the Seattle Seahawks, 2110, on February 5, 2006. Bettis's storied. Bettis started several businesses with his brother John, becoming involved in trucking, staffing, development and marketing, along with his television work. I'm struggling with the technology," he said. The Bus said he wouldnt miss joining the 2022 class for Commencement. Jerome Bettis is going into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in a couple of weeks, so he's making the promotional rounds. A few post eye-catching numbers. [40] Bettis returned to NBC to help Bob Costas preside over the Vince Lombardi Trophy presentation at the end of Super Bowl XLIX on February 1, 2015. Their combined career totals were also one of the biggest combined career totals for opposing running backs in history. 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. 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. Durch Klicken auf Alle akzeptieren erklren Sie sich damit einverstanden, dass Yahoo und unsere Partner Ihre personenbezogenen Daten verarbeiten und Technologien wie Cookies nutzen, um personalisierte Anzeigen und Inhalte zu zeigen, zur Messung von Anzeigen und Inhalten, um mehr ber die Zielgruppe zu erfahren sowie fr die Entwicklung von Produkten. May 9, 2022. Where was Jerome Bettis born? Were already in that college mindset. The idea of finishing his degree developed slowly. Bettis was named a First-team All-Pro (the only rookie named to the team) and Consensus NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. He was one of several Steelers players being honored as part of the celebration of their five Super Bowl victories; Lynn Swann and Franco Harris were also present. He stated he would love to play in the Super Bowl in 2006 since it was to be played in his hometown of Detroit. He returned to Notre Dame in 1996 when he was having a dispute with the St. Louis Rams and was considering retirement. Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 28 February 2023, at 03:11. [16] The Rams gave Bettis the option of which team he wanted to be traded to, and he chose the Steelers over their AFC Central rival Houston Oilers (who would draft Eddie George that year instead) due to the Steelers' more storied history.[17]. Also also! Heres a team made up of the best performers in the history of the NFL Combine. 9 pick. At the time, nobody knew what the hell Jerry was doing because everybody else was more focused on football drills, Mamula said. Follow. Pro Football Network, LLC. Hes making a donation to Autism Speaks for every bench press rep that he does at the combine. I think its easiest that I slip in, get to class and take care of business, and gracefully ease out.. Jerome Bettis Wanted a Sexier Nickname than 'The Bus'. His best 40-yard sprint (4.37 seconds) and best bench press (225 pounds 28 times, and a personal-best lift of 480 pounds) have left pro scouts in awe of his stunning combination of power and speed. Sports Seriously sits down with Steelers legend Jerome Bettis at Super Bowl LVII to talk about the Steelers and his partnership with Planters. Bettis ran for 39 yards on 15 carries, including a touchdown. There may be some opportunities out there to look at a new business model, he said. Street is expected to weigh in at 6'2" and around 285 pounds, and dont be surprised if hes clocked in the 4.5s in the 40-yard dash. In 1997, the Rams had multiple trade deals including moving up to the number 1 draft slot to draft Orlando Pace. But I definitely would love to walk because I think it will signify a lot, but also so my family can be there.. The foundation, which . Hall of Fame: Inducted as ", A promise made, a promise kept. Remember his 211 yards rushing, his game-winning and game-ending touchdown catch last fall against Michigan? The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Unfortunately, he has no autograph or memorabilia rookie cards as that industry revolution was still a few years away. And the funniest damn thing about it was he finishes the 40, continues to run, waves to everybody, goes right through the tunnel and we dont see him again. His combine . Bettis had sent his two kids a video of himself on campus on the first day of second semester to show them he was there and how cold it was. The 40-yard sprints at the combine have had semi-electronic timing since 1999. Bettiss storied career came to an end after the Steelers won Super Bowl XL in his hometown of Detroit in February of 2006. The standing long jump hasn't been an Olympic event since 1912, so records are spotty.