Quentin Riggins

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Quentin Riggins
No. 76
Born: (1968-04-14) April 14, 1968 (age 56)
Montgomery, Alabama, U.S.
Career information
CFL status American
Position(s) LB
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight210 lb (95 kg)
College Auburn
High school Montgomery (AL) Robert E. Lee
Career history
As player
1990 Winnipeg Blue Bombers
1991 Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks
Career highlights and awards

Quentin P. Riggins (born April 14, 1968) is a former American football linebacker who played one season with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Auburn University and attended Robert E. Lee High School in Montgomery, Alabama. He was also a member of the Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks of the World League of American Football (WLAF).

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Early life

Riggins played high school football for the Robert E. Lee High School Generals. He was initially a tailback before converted to linebacker. He helped the Generals reach the quarterfinals his senior season before losing to eventual state champion Northview. Riggins earned all-state honors while also playing fullback and handling kickoff duties for the Generals. [1]

College career

Riggins played for the Auburn Tigers from 1986 to 1989. He was team captain his senior year in 1989 and helped the Tigers win three consecutive SEC championships his final three seasons. [1] He earned second-team All-American and first-team All-SEC honors in 1988 and 1989. Riggins also recorded totals of 398 tackles (200 solo, 198 assists) during his college career. He was named to the SEC Football Legends Class of 2009. [2]

Professional career

Riggins signed with the CFL's Winnipeg Blue Bombers in June 1990. [3] He played for the Blue Bombers during the 1990 season, winning the 78th Grey Cup. [1] He played for the Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks of the WLAF in 1991. [1]

Broadcasting career

Riggins has covered Auburn Tigers football on the radio as a sideline reporter for the Auburn IMG Sports Network since 1991. [4] [5]

Political career

Riggins was appointed by Gov. Bob Riley to serve as his Director of Legislative Affairs in 2003. He also served as a legislative affairs analyst for former Speaker of the House of Representatives Seth Hammett. He later led governmental affairs efforts for six years as senior vice president of the Business Council of Alabama before starting his own governmental affairs firm.

Personal life

Riggins and his wife, Kimi, have one daughter and they live in Trussville. [6]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Gayle, Tim (October 3, 2014). "Former Lee, AU linebacker put teams on winning track". montgomeryadvertiser.com. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
  2. ↑ "QUENTIN RIGGINS NAMED TO SEC'S 2009 FOOTBALL LEGENDS CLASS". auburntigers.com. September 24, 2009. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Quentin Riggins". cflapedia.com. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Radio Broadcast Crew". auburntigers.com. Archived from the original on August 11, 2015. Retrieved August 10, 2015.
  5. ↑ Allen, Kim (August 31, 2011). "Former Auburn Star Quentin Riggins Has New Job". wtvy.com. Associated Press. Archived from the original on August 11, 2015. Retrieved August 10, 2015.
  6. ↑ Alexander, Alan (November 20, 2014). "From shoulder pads to suits: Auburn's Quentin Riggins". bizjournals.com. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
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