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Johnny Steven Rodgers (born July 5, 1951) is an American former gridiron football player. He played college football at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, where he won the Heisman Trophy in 1972. Rodgers played professionally in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Montreal Alouettes and in the National Football League (NFL) with the San Diego Chargers. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2000.
Nicknamed "The Jet" for his rapid acceleration and speed on the field, Rodgers was voted high school athlete of the year as a player for Omaha's Tech High.
As a player with the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers, Rodgers served as a punt return specialist, pass receiver, and running back. Rodgers broke virtually every offensive team record, was twice named to the College Football All-America Team and won the Walter Camp Award and the Heisman Trophy in 1972 for most outstanding player in college football in the United States.
In his three years with the Cornhuskers, the versatile Rodgers established an all-purpose NCAA yardage record of 5,586. Former Nebraska coach Tom Osborne, who served as Nebraska's offensive coordinator in the early 1970s, wrote in his 1985 book More Than Winning that Rodgers had the greatest ability to return punts of any player he ever saw. Likewise, College Football News has described him as "the greatest kick returner in college football history." Rodgers returned seven punts for touchdowns (NCAA record at the time) and one kickoff for a touchdown in his college career.
Johnny and Johnnie refer to:
Highlights of Johnny Rodgers' Heisman season from Sports Illustrated's Greatest Heisman Moments. Video from SI.com
Some Of Nebraska's Greatest Plays, Ranging From Johnny Rodgers Punt Return Versus Alabama in 1972 or Another Unbelievable run by Tommie Frazier. © 2010 CornhuskersFootball
I claim no ownership of this material, and do not profit from it in any way. This video is intended for historical and educational viewing purposes.
The JOHNNY ROGERS Show, The HISTORY of Rock N’ Roll is A Tribute to the music of, Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, The Big Bopper, Richie Valens, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, and many others....
Part of the Lincoln Journal-Star summer touchdown series. Perhaps the greatest individual performance by Heisman Trophy winner in a bowl game, Johnny Rodgers ran for 3 touchdowns, caught a 50-yard touchdown pass...and threw this 52-yard gem to Frosty Anderson. In Bob Devaney's final game, Nebraska would win 40-6. A year later, Notre Dame would win the National Championship.
http://www.argentaimages.com Johnny Rodgers talks about his heisman winning career at the University of Nebraska and then watching his son become a Cornhusker.
My highlights from the first half of the 2017 season.
"Here's To You" performed by Lee Lessack and Johnny Rodgers at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre (Los Angeles, CA) as part of the IN GOOD COMPANY concert.
1972 Heisman Trophy Winner Johnny Rodgers' interview with the late Ted Tevan in Canada CFOX 1470. Interview tape courtesy of his son Jay Tevan. Johnny played for the Montreal Allouttes. In1974 his team won the Grey Cup as a member of the Allouttes.
Audrey Johnson interviews Johnny Rodgers, 1972 Heisman Trophy winner, who is also an Independent Marketing Director of Financial Destination Inc. (FDI Voice, FDI Mobile, FDI Hands Free), during the FDI Convention 2010 in Murfreesboro Tennessee. Audrey Johnson: Hi, Thank You, Good morning everybody. You are on the Audrey Johnson show behind the scenes [of the] FDI Convention. What an honor. We are so delighted to be here. I am actually so excited to be sitting here with Johnny [Rodgers]. He's on the Quarter Million Dollar [Call]. Why don't you share with the viewers who you are and... Johnny Rodgers: Well, I'm Johnny Rodgers, from the University of Nebraska. I'm Nebraska's first Heisman Trophy, and they call me the Husker player of the century. I was the Entrepreneur of the Year in 2005. ...
The performance was sent by Jazz at Lincoln Center and www.broadwayshowbiz.com has permission to use this video. This video is press.
Neil Haley interviews Heisman Trophy Winner Johnny Rodgers https://hosts.blogtalkradio.com/totaltutor/2015/10/08/heisman-trophy-winner-johnny-rodgers The Total Tutor Neil Haley and Just 2 Choices Author Rico Racosky will interview Heisman Trophy Winner Johnny Rodgers. Johnny Steven Rodgers is an American former gridiron football player. He played college football at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, where he won the Heisman Trophy in 1972
Hear why Aaron Rodgers likes Johnny Manziel most of the quarterbacks in the upcoming 2014 draft class. Watch Jim Rome on Showtime Wednesday, March 12th at 9PM ET/PT.
Part 2 of an interview with Johnny Rodgers by http://www.broadwayshowbiz.com
http://www.argentaimages.com Johnny Rodgers talks about his heisman winning career at the University of Nebraska and then watching his son become a Cornhusker.
I claim no ownership of this material, and do not profit from it in any way. This video is intended for historical and educational viewing purposes.
Highlights of Johnny Rodgers' Heisman season from Sports Illustrated's Greatest Heisman Moments. Video from SI.com
Some Of Nebraska's Greatest Plays, Ranging From Johnny Rodgers Punt Return Versus Alabama in 1972 or Another Unbelievable run by Tommie Frazier. © 2010 CornhuskersFootball
I claim no ownership of this material, and do not profit from it in any way. This video is intended for historical and educational viewing purposes.
The JOHNNY ROGERS Show, The HISTORY of Rock N’ Roll is A Tribute to the music of, Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, The Big Bopper, Richie Valens, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, and many others....
Part of the Lincoln Journal-Star summer touchdown series. Perhaps the greatest individual performance by Heisman Trophy winner in a bowl game, Johnny Rodgers ran for 3 touchdowns, caught a 50-yard touchdown pass...and threw this 52-yard gem to Frosty Anderson. In Bob Devaney's final game, Nebraska would win 40-6. A year later, Notre Dame would win the National Championship.
http://www.argentaimages.com Johnny Rodgers talks about his heisman winning career at the University of Nebraska and then watching his son become a Cornhusker.
My highlights from the first half of the 2017 season.
"Here's To You" performed by Lee Lessack and Johnny Rodgers at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre (Los Angeles, CA) as part of the IN GOOD COMPANY concert.
Neil Haley interviews Heisman Trophy Winner Johnny Rodgers https://hosts.blogtalkradio.com/totaltutor/2015/10/08/heisman-trophy-winner-johnny-rodgers The Total Tutor Neil Haley and Just 2 Choices Author Rico Racosky will interview Heisman Trophy Winner Johnny Rodgers. Johnny Steven Rodgers is an American former gridiron football player. He played college football at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, where he won the Heisman Trophy in 1972
Neil Haley interviews Heisman Trophy Winner Johnny Rodgers https://hosts.blogtalkradio.com/totaltutor/2015/10/08/heisman-trophy-winner-johnny-rodgers The Total Tutor Neil Haley and Just 2 Choices Author Rico Racosky will interview Heisman Trophy Winner Johnny Rodgers. Johnny Steven Rodgers is an American former gridiron football player. He played college football at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, where he won the Heisman Trophy in 1972
Neil Haley interviews Heisman Trophy Winner Johnny Rodgers https://hosts.blogtalkradio.com/totaltutor/2015/10/08/heisman-trophy-winner-johnny-rodgers The Total Tutor Neil Haley and Just 2 Choices Author Rico Racosky will interview Heisman Trophy Winner Johnny Rodgers. Johnny Steven Rodgers is an American former gridiron football player. He played college football at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, where he won the Heisman Trophy in 1972
Johnny Rodgers - Made in Manhattan Broadway Concert. Presented by "Music at the Library", from the Williamson County Public Library.
I claim no ownership of this material, and do not profit from it in any way. This video is intended for historical and educational viewing purposes.
Neil Haley interviews Heisman Trophy Winner Johnny Rodgers https://hosts.blogtalkradio.com/totaltutor/2015/10/08/heisman-trophy-winner-johnny-rodgers The Total Tutor Neil Haley and Just 2 Choices Author Rico Racosky will interview Heisman Trophy Winner Johnny Rodgers. Johnny Steven Rodgers is an American former gridiron football player. He played college football at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, where he won the Heisman Trophy in 1972