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'Brian Keith Bosworth' (also referred to as 'The Boz') (born March 9, 1965 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) is a former American football player. He was a linebacker for the Oklahoma Sooners (1984–1986) and the Seattle Seahawks (1987–1989).
Bosworth was a college standout at the University of Oklahoma, known for being brash and arrogant, and is considered by many to be among the most colorful college football players in history. Bosworth was known for raising his level of play in big games as well as being a great tackler, although he sometimes received criticism for tackling too high.
Also known for his then radical hairstyles, and criticism of the NCAA, Bosworth was never one to shy from publicity or controversy. On more than one occasion he referred to the NCAA as the "National Communists Against Athletes." He wore a shirt bearing that slogan during the 1987 Orange Bowl following the 1986 season. Banned from that game (which would turn out to be a 42-8 Sooner victory over Arkansas) because of steroid use, Bosworth unveiled the shirt while standing on the sidelines to the shock and outrage of many, including his own coach, Barry Switzer. "The Boz" was the winner of the first two Butkus Awards as the nation's top college linebacker, before being kicked off the Oklahoma Sooners football team for testing positive for steroids. He was the only player ever to have won the Butkus Award more than once.
In addition to his athletic accomplishments, Bosworth was an excellent student, graduating with a B-average in business management from the University of Oklahoma. He actually graduated a year ahead of his freshman class, thus making him eligible for the NFL's supplemental draft.
Bosworth was drafted by the Seahawks in the 1987 supplemental draft, and signed the biggest contract in team history: 10 years for US$11 million. After being drafted by the Seahawks, Bosworth sued the NFL for the right to wear #44 (the number he wore in college). Bosworth lost the case and was forced to wear #55 in the pros. Despite playing his entire college career on the strong side, he was moved to the Seahawks' weak side. Contrary to popular belief, Bosworth did well during his short time with the Seahawks, leading the team in several defensive categories and making the NFL's All-Rookie Team in 1987. However, he also suffered one of his worst moments that same year in a ''Monday Night Football'' game when Bo Jackson ran into him and dragged him along to score a touchdown. A shoulder injury forced him to retire after only three seasons.
Although often remembered for his less than stellar professional career (in July 2004 he was named the 6th worst flop on the ''Biggest Flops of the Last 25 Years'' list by ESPN), Bosworth is also remembered as a great collegiate player, being named #30 in College Football News' list of the "100 Greatest Players of All-Time."
Most recently, Bosworth made an appearance in the booth during the Monday Night Football broadcast that saw the Seattle Seahawks host the Oakland Raiders on November 6, 2006. During the discussion, he stated he had no regrets about his football career, but wished that he and Jackson had had longer careers. He also stated that he thought he and Bo would have developed a good rivalry, had they both been able to play
longer.
Bosworth starred in the 1991 action film ''Stone Cold'' and has had an on-again, off-again film career since. In 2005, he had a role as one of the prison-guard football players in the Adam Sandler movie remake ''The Longest Yard''.
Bosworth married his college girlfriend, Catherine Nicastro, in September 1993. The couple have three children, but have currently filed for divorce. Bosworth became a real estate agent for The Sotheby's International Realty Malibu Brokerage office [1]. In August 2007 he was listed as the selling agent for the sale of his own Malibu home at 6375 Meadows Court [2].
★ All-America - 1985, 1986
★ All-Big Eight - 1984, 1985, 1986
★ Academic All America - 1986
★
★ Brian Bosworth — Switzer Talent Agency
★ Official Oklahoma athletics site
★ University of Oklahoma Football News
★ Biggest Flops of the Last 25 Years
| Contents |
| College football career |
| Professional football career |
| Actor |
| Personal life |
| Collegiate honors |
| External links |
College football career
Bosworth was a college standout at the University of Oklahoma, known for being brash and arrogant, and is considered by many to be among the most colorful college football players in history. Bosworth was known for raising his level of play in big games as well as being a great tackler, although he sometimes received criticism for tackling too high.
Also known for his then radical hairstyles, and criticism of the NCAA, Bosworth was never one to shy from publicity or controversy. On more than one occasion he referred to the NCAA as the "National Communists Against Athletes." He wore a shirt bearing that slogan during the 1987 Orange Bowl following the 1986 season. Banned from that game (which would turn out to be a 42-8 Sooner victory over Arkansas) because of steroid use, Bosworth unveiled the shirt while standing on the sidelines to the shock and outrage of many, including his own coach, Barry Switzer. "The Boz" was the winner of the first two Butkus Awards as the nation's top college linebacker, before being kicked off the Oklahoma Sooners football team for testing positive for steroids. He was the only player ever to have won the Butkus Award more than once.
In addition to his athletic accomplishments, Bosworth was an excellent student, graduating with a B-average in business management from the University of Oklahoma. He actually graduated a year ahead of his freshman class, thus making him eligible for the NFL's supplemental draft.
Professional football career
Bosworth was drafted by the Seahawks in the 1987 supplemental draft, and signed the biggest contract in team history: 10 years for US$11 million. After being drafted by the Seahawks, Bosworth sued the NFL for the right to wear #44 (the number he wore in college). Bosworth lost the case and was forced to wear #55 in the pros. Despite playing his entire college career on the strong side, he was moved to the Seahawks' weak side. Contrary to popular belief, Bosworth did well during his short time with the Seahawks, leading the team in several defensive categories and making the NFL's All-Rookie Team in 1987. However, he also suffered one of his worst moments that same year in a ''Monday Night Football'' game when Bo Jackson ran into him and dragged him along to score a touchdown. A shoulder injury forced him to retire after only three seasons.
Although often remembered for his less than stellar professional career (in July 2004 he was named the 6th worst flop on the ''Biggest Flops of the Last 25 Years'' list by ESPN), Bosworth is also remembered as a great collegiate player, being named #30 in College Football News' list of the "100 Greatest Players of All-Time."
Most recently, Bosworth made an appearance in the booth during the Monday Night Football broadcast that saw the Seattle Seahawks host the Oakland Raiders on November 6, 2006. During the discussion, he stated he had no regrets about his football career, but wished that he and Jackson had had longer careers. He also stated that he thought he and Bo would have developed a good rivalry, had they both been able to play
longer.
Actor
Bosworth starred in the 1991 action film ''Stone Cold'' and has had an on-again, off-again film career since. In 2005, he had a role as one of the prison-guard football players in the Adam Sandler movie remake ''The Longest Yard''.
Personal life
Bosworth married his college girlfriend, Catherine Nicastro, in September 1993. The couple have three children, but have currently filed for divorce. Bosworth became a real estate agent for The Sotheby's International Realty Malibu Brokerage office [1]. In August 2007 he was listed as the selling agent for the sale of his own Malibu home at 6375 Meadows Court [2].
Collegiate honors
★ All-America - 1985, 1986
★ All-Big Eight - 1984, 1985, 1986
★ Academic All America - 1986
External links
★
★ Brian Bosworth — Switzer Talent Agency
★ Official Oklahoma athletics site
★ University of Oklahoma Football News
★ Biggest Flops of the Last 25 Years
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