Barry Sanders is an American former professional football running back who played for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL) for 10 seasons. Sanders led the league in rushing yards four times and in rushing touchdowns once, establishing himself as one of the most elusive runners in the history of the NFL with his quickness and agility, despite being only 5 ft 8 in tall and weighing 203 lbs. Sanders played college football for the Oklahoma State Cowboys. As a junior in 1988, he compiled what is widely considered the greatest individual season by a running back in college football history, rushing for 2,628 yards and 37 touchdowns in 11 games. He won the Heisman Trophy and was unanimously recognized as an All-American.
Andre Trevor Ware is an American sports analyst and commentator, and a former professional football quarterback. He played in the National Football League (NFL), Canadian Football League (CFL) and NFL Europe. Ware played college football for the Houston Cougars, winning the Heisman Trophy and Davey O'Brien Award in 1989. He was the first black quarterback to receive the Heisman. In the 1990 NFL draft, Ware was selected in the first round by the Detroit Lions with the seventh overall pick. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2004.
Daniel William Owens is an American former professional football player who was a defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 1990 NFL draft.
Pat Carter is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL) from 1988 to 1998. He played college football for the Florida State Seminoles before playing in the NFL for the Detroit Lions, Los Angeles / St. Louis Rams, Houston Oilers, and Arizona Cardinals.
Thomas E. Beer is a former National Football League (NFL) player.
Eric Michael Williams is an American former professional football player who was a defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL).
Donnie Ray Oldham was an American football defensive back in the National Football League (NFL). He played professionally for the Baltimore Colts, Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Giants, and Detroit Lions.
The 1993 Penn State Nittany Lions football team represented the Pennsylvania State University in the 1993 NCAA Division I-A football season. The team was coached by Joe Paterno and played its home games in Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania. This was Penn State's first season as a member of the Big Ten Conference.
The 1989 Penn State Nittany Lions football team represented the Pennsylvania State University in the 1989 NCAA Division I-A football season. The team was coached by Joe Paterno and played its home games in Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania.
The 1990 Penn State Nittany Lions football team represented the Pennsylvania State University in the 1990 NCAA Division I-A football season. The team was coached by Joe Paterno and played its home games in Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania.
The 1991 Penn State Nittany Lions football team represented the Pennsylvania State University in the 1991 NCAA Division I-A football season. The team was coached by Joe Paterno and played its home games in Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania.
The 1992 Penn State Nittany Lions football team represented the Pennsylvania State University in the 1992 NCAA Division I-A football season. The team was coached by Joe Paterno and played its home games in Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania. This was Penn State's final season as an Independent as they would join the Big Ten in 1993.
Ray Mitchell Agnew Jr. is an American professional football executive and former player who is the assistant general manager for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He served as the director of pro personnel with the Los Angeles Rams from 2017 to 2020.
Andre Pierre Collins is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for 10 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He started in Super Bowl XXVI for the Washington Redskins. Collins currently serves as director of retired players for the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA), where he works to ensure retirees make successful post-football transitions.
Marc Spindler is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle and defensive end for nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Detroit Lions in the third round of the 1990 NFL draft. Since retiring from football, Spindler has worked for both WDFN and WXYT, two Detroit area sports talk radio stations.
The 1990 Detroit Lions season was the franchise's 61st season in the National Football League (NFL), their 57th as the Detroit Lions, and their second under head coach Wayne Fontes. The team failed to improve upon their 7–9 record from the previous season, suffering their seventh consecutive losing season.
Tracy Keith Hayworth is an American former professional football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Detroit Lions in the seventh round of the 1990 NFL draft. He played college football at Tennessee. He played high school for the Franklin County High School Rebels, as a running back, class of 1985. On March 15, 2023, Tracy Hayworth was named the new head football coach at his alma mater, Franklin County High School in Winchester, Tennessee.
Brian Patrick Stablein is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL).
Jeff Campbell is an American former professional football player who played wide receiver for the Detroit Lions and Denver Broncos. He was selected by the Lions in the fifth round of the 1990 NFL draft.
Jack Linn was an American professional football player who played offensive lineman for three seasons for the Indianapolis Colts, Detroit Lions, and Cincinnati Bengals. He played in 11 games. He was selected by the Lions in the ninth round of the 1990 NFL draft.
