We’re wondering when you guys are going to decide to be a team. Lake Highlands High has had 3 alums play in NFL Super Bowls. The Cats beat Berkner 59-28.Credit: Danny Fulgencio. He played in college. The press release included another quote from Ray Anderson, the Arizona State University vice president for university athletics and current chair of the Pac-12 athletic director group, who worked with Hanks in the NFL for almost a decade. The finalists will consist of 15 modern-era finalists and the recently named senior finalist, Drew Pearson; contributor finalist, Bill Nunn; and coach finalist, Tom Flores. Alabama currently has eight former players in Canton — Kenny Stabler (2015), Derrick Thomas (2009), Ozzie Newsome (1999), Dwight Stephenson (1998), John Hannah (1991), Joe Namath (1985), Bart Starr (1977), and Don Hutson (1963). Hanks also completed the sports administration master's program at Stanford's Graduate School of Business. On Wednesday, the NFL announced 130 modern-era nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2021 and the University of Alabama was well-represented. Liked by Merton Hanks. The senior, contributor and coach finalists are voted “yes” and “no,” and each of those individuals must gain at least 80-percent support from the committee to be elected. Hanks was a four-time Pro Bowl selection and three-time All-Pro honoree during his nine-season NFL career, eight of which were with the San Francisco 49ers. Congratulations Merton Hanks for being a Hall of Fame Nominee! (1:06).

He’s now a commissioner for Conference USA. We weren’t taking care of each other, we weren’t lifting each other up. The 0-3 Wildcats clobbered Berkner that night 59-28. What Pac-12's hiring of Merton Hanks means for the Power 5 (1:06), Pac-12 tabs ex-NFL star Hanks to run football ops, Saban gets 3rd negative test, can coach vs. UGA, Tigers' Lawrence falls short of ACC mark with INT, Vols' Guarantano benched after 2 pick-sixes, SEC moves Missouri vs. Florida to Oct. 31, Tiger tributes, Top 25 takeaways and more Week 7 must-see moments, Mega Bama-Georgia preview: A nearly perfect offense vs. a nearly perfect defense, and much more, Yes, friends, even game officials can land on our Bottom 10 list, 'That energy is still here': How D.J. 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Hanks will also represent the conference on the College Football Officiating Board of Managers, College Football Officiating Competition Committee and the NCAA Football Rules Committee. You can see the Merton Hanks display at the Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame, housed at the African American Museum in Fair Park. Highlights, key plays and photos from BYU’s 43-26 win over Houston. https://sports.yahoo.com/49ers-well-represented-among-2021-163300734.html He was the starting safety on the Niners’ Super Bowl XXIX championship team and was nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame with the 2020 class. He had 33 career interceptions and 6 touchdowns, and retired from play in 1999 after one year with the Seattle Seahawks. Anderson said he believes the position is unique among the Power 5 conferences, with one person dedicated entirely to football operations. Hanks graduated from Lake Highlands High, and he’s returned to speak at … You have to mitigate risk, but at the same time, we're going to provide that first-class experience for our student-athletes.". Samuels entered the NFL with the Washington Redskins 2000, spending a decade with the team, earning Pro Bowl honors in eight straight seasons. Get all the sports news you need, direct to your inbox. Young was a first-time finalist in 2020. I hate Berkner.”. Photo by Danny Fulgencio. It’s his job to make you better.”, “Put your best effort out there,” Hanks told the boys, “because you’ve got folks like us watching folks like you.

The top first-year eligible candidates for the Hall of Fame are quarterback Peyton Manning, wide receiver Calvin Johnson, defensive lineman Jared Allen and defensive back Charles Woodson. Merton Hanks Hall of Fame safety Ronnie Lott is another no-brainer pick for the all-time team. Looney continues to inspire Louisiana football, Heisman Watch: Lawrence, Etienne and a Clemson takeover, Why grad transfer success stories no longer apply to just college football elite, Pac-12 postpones all sports through end of year, The inside story of college football's wildest week ever. “During that time he was an incredible asset to the league thanks to his knowledge of all aspects of football operations, ability to connect with players and coaches and business acumen,” Anderson said. Lake Highlands’ own Merton Hanks is a Pro Football Hall of Fame nominee! Hanks, a longtime NFL and college football executive, will also be the primary football contact for Pac-12 athletic directors and coaches, bowl partners and NCAA administrators. In all four of those years with the Bills, he made the Pro Bowl and was an All-Pro selection in 1988. Entering the 2020 season, C-USA retained the highest percentage of officials in service with the NFL, including the first female official for the NFL. ", "I couldn't be more pleased for him personally, but also the Pac-12 just got significantly better in terms of having someone with his breadth of skills, and most importantly relationships across football, college level and pro level -- players, coaches, administrators, commissioners, union folks," Anderson said. Register today for free or log in to access this premium article. “I am excited to be joining the ‘Conference of Champions’ and to have the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of the Pac-12’s football programs,” Hanks said via a statement. BYU survived its toughest test of the season, rallying from 12 points down in the third quarter to beat Houston 43-26 at TDECU Stadium in Houston on Friday night. Hanks comes to the Pac-12 from Conference USA, where he had served as senior associate commissioner since 2016 and was responsible for football and baseball operations, including scheduling, officiating, game operations, and player conduct and safety, among other duties. The 0-3 Wildcats beat Berkner 59-28.

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