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USA Today
22-05-2025
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- USA Today
Notre Dame legend Jerome Bettis will be induced into a bowl games Hall of Fame
Notre Dame legend Jerome Bettis will be induced into a bowl games Hall of Fame The legend of Notre Dame football running back Jerome Bettis continued on Thursday, as the Cotton Bowl announced that he will be inducted into its Hall of Fame on Friday. 'The Bus' went off in the 1993 edition of the game, as the Irish beat an undefeated Texas A&M team that was 12-0 coming into the contest. Bettis ran for 75-yards on 20 carries for two scores and caught another. It would be the final contest that he would wear the Blue and Gold, as he'd leave early for the NFL following the contest. It's just another feather in Bettis' cap, as he's been inducted into the Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Honor, the Pittsburgh Pro Football Hall of Fame, along with winning Super Bowl XL and being a 6-time Pro Bowler. He was also named as of NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 1993, the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year in 2001 and the NFL Comeback Player of the Year in 1996. It has been a memorable career for Bettis, and this is just another honor added to an impressive list of his.
USA Today
10-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Is Brandon Graham retiring? Eagles DE not ready to say so after big Super Bowl win
Hear this story NEW ORLEANS – Brandon Graham felt like Jerome Bettis. But unlike 'The Bus,' the Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman did not immediately retire after winning the Lombardi Trophy. 'I feel like Jerome Bettis the year he went out in Detroit,' Graham said outside of the Eagles' locker room following his team's 40-22 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 59, referencing the ex-Pittsburgh Steelers running back's retirement announcement in the aftermath of the team's win in Super Bowl 40 after the 2005 season. 'I feel like getting a two-piece for Philly – it should be three, but it's all good. I'll take my two. I'm thankful. I can't wait to celebrate in Philly. This parade (is) about to be crazy.' That sounded like someone on the verge of announcing his retirement, and the 2024 season had functioned as a farewell tour for the 15-year veteran. But a torn triceps suffered Week 12 made a comeback for one last ride a possibility. NFL STATS CENTRAL: The latest NFL scores, schedules, odds, stats and more. During his media appearances in New Orleans, Graham maintained he was focused on regaining his health to come back for the final game of this season before making any decision. 'I ain't there yet. Just going to enjoy this,' Graham said. 'Who knows? Howie (Roseman) might call me. But you know what? If it is my last one, it was hell of a way to go out. Too thankful. And I ain't going nowhere. I'm going to be a part of the organization somehow." If Graham is done playing, he's not technically leaving the Eagles. He's an institution in Philadelphia at this point, the hero of Super Bowl 52 who strip-sacked Tom Brady in the final minutes to defeat the New England Patriots. One potential landing spot is in the front office. Graham said he wants to learn from Roseman 'as much as I can.' 'We got some special stuff going on. We got the special sauce,' Graham said. 'I want to be a part of that. Even if I am done (playing), that's why I ain't done with this organization. I'm going to be here somehow some way.'
