Bob Hewko

Last updated

Bob Hewko
No. 8
Position: Quarterback
Personal information
Born: (1960-06-08) June 8, 1960 (age 62)
Abington, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
College: Florida
Undrafted: 1983
Career history

Robert Todd Hewko (born June 8, 1960) was a quarterback for the Florida Gators during the early 1980s starting three games in the 1980 season, sidelined by Wayne Peace. Hewko was also a professional NFL football quarterback, on the roster for such teams as the Dallas Cowboys [1] and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, [2] although only ever playing in 2 games for the Buccaneers, Hewko did not start the games and both were losses. [3]

During the UF vs FSU game in 1982, Hewko was brought in as quarterback in the second half, but was unable to bring the team to victory without help. With the game tied and 3:47 left, Hewko was the holder on Jim Gainey's game-winning 22-yard field goal. [4]

Hewko is an executive VP [5] of RockStar Investment Group which acquired ownership in an AFL football team, the Jacksonville Sharks, Jacksonville Florida in April 2014. [6] RockStar Investment Group, owned by Hewko has been sued for fraud. [7]

Hewko is a rare color commentator for the Legends Football League on YouTube, calling the games alongside play by play man and LFL commissioner Mitch Mortaza. He replaced former ESPN analyst Sean Salisbury halfway through the 2012 season, after Salisbury frustrated producers and league executives with unprofessional antics. Hewko had previously worked with Van Earl Wright since taking over the position until Mortaza took over for Wright at the start of the 2013 playoffs. In July 2014, Mortaza left the broadcast booth and Hewko was joined by Chet Buchanan, a midday radio jockey for 98.5 KLUC in Las Vegas, however as of May 2015 Mortaza was again working with Hewko.[ citation needed ]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vince Neil</span> American musician, lead singer of Mötley Crüe

Vincent Neil Wharton is an American musician. He is the lead vocalist and occasional rhythm guitarist of heavy metal band Mötley Crüe, which he fronted from their 1981 formation until his departure in 1992. Neil reunited with the band in 1996 and continued with them until the band's 2015 retirement, and again from the band's 2018 reunion onwards. Outside of Mötley Crüe, Neil has also released three studio albums as a solo artist – the most recent of which, Tattoos & Tequila, was released in 2010.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Byron Leftwich</span> American football coach and former player (born 1980)

Byron Antron Leftwich is an American football coach and former quarterback. He previously played in the National Football League (NFL) for ten seasons. After twice being named the MAC Most Valuable Player at Marshall, Leftwich was selected seventh overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2003 NFL Draft. He was a member of the Jaguars for four seasons before having one season stints with the Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons. Leftwich also played four non-consecutive seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers as the backup to Ben Roethlisberger, where he was part of the Super Bowl-winning team in Super Bowl XLIII.

Michael Shane Matthews is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for all or part of fourteen seasons during the 1990s and 2000s. He played college football for the Florida Gators, where he was named the SEC player of the year in 1991 and 1992. Thereafter, he played professionally for the Chicago Bears, Washington Redskins, and four other NFL teams. Since retiring as a player, Matthews has lived near his college alma mater in North Central Florida, where he has hosted a sports talk radio program and coached high school football. In 2017, Matthews pled guilty to having unwittingly played a small part in a large health care fraud organized by former Florida teammate Monty Grow.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chris Leak</span> American gridiron football player and coach (born 1985)

Christopher Patrick Leak is an American football coach and former gridiron football quarterback. He played college football for the University of Florida, and led the Florida Gators to victory in the 2007 BCS National Championship Game. Leak played professionally for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL), the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL), and the Jacksonville Sharks and Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League (AFL).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brad Johnson (American football)</span> American football player (born 1968)

James Bradley Johnson is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback for 17 season in the National Football League (NFL), Johnson played for the Minnesota Vikings, Washington Redskins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Dallas Cowboys. He is best known for his time with the Buccaneers, whom he led to their Super Bowl XXXVII title over the Oakland Raiders.

Reidel Clarence Anthony is a former American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) from 1997 to 2001. Anthony played college football for the University of Florida, and received consensus All-American honors. He was a first-round pick in the 1997 NFL Draft, and played professionally for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the NFL.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Reggie Nelson</span> American football player (born 1983)

Reggie Lee Nelson is a former American football safety. He played college football for the University of Florida, where he was a member of a national championship team and earned consensus All-American honors. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft and also played for the Cincinnati Bengals and Oakland Raiders.

Kerwin Douglas Bell is an American football coach and former player who has been the head coach of the Western Carolina Catamounts football team since 2021. Bell was born in the rural North Central Florida town of Live Oak and was a star high school football quarterback at Lafayette County High School. Though he led the Lafayette Hornets to their only state championship, he did not attract the attention of top college football programs while playing at the small high school. He enrolled at the University of Florida, made the football team as a walk-on, and was redshirted during his freshman season of 1983.

Scott Stewart Milanovich is an American football coach and former quarterback who is the quarterbacks coach for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as the head coach of the Edmonton Football Team of the Canadian Football League (CFL) in 2020, the quarterbacks coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2017 to 2019 and the head coach of Toronto Argonauts from 2012 to 2016. Milanovich also served as an assistant coach for the Montreal Alouettes, Cologne Centurions and Rhein Fire.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Joe Haden</span> American football player (born 1989)

Joseph Walter Haden III is a former American football cornerback who played twelve seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Florida, was recognized as a unanimous All-American, and was a member of a BCS National Championship team. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft and played for them for seven seasons. He also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers for five seasons.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jacksonville Sharks</span> Arena football team

The Jacksonville Sharks are a professional indoor football team based in Jacksonville, Florida, playing their home games at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. Beginning in 2017, the Sharks began play as charter members of the National Arena League (NAL). They were members of the Arena Football League (AFL) from 2010 to 2016 and won the championship of their division in the first four seasons of their existence.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Major Wright</span> American football player (born 1988)

Major Wright is a former American football safety. He played college football for the University of Florida, and was a member of a BCS National Championship team. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Teddy Bridgewater</span> American football player (born 1992)

Theodore Edmond Bridgewater Jr. is an American football quarterback who is a free agent.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jeff Driskel</span> American football player (born 1993)

Jeffrey Adam Driskel is an American football quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida, before transferring to Louisiana Tech, and was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the sixth round of the 2016 NFL Draft.

Wayne Lamar Peace, Jr. is an American former college and professional football quarterback and current high school football coach in Lakeland, Florida.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jacoby Brissett</span> American football player (born 1992)

Jacoby Jajuan Brissett is an American football quarterback for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida and NC State before being selected by the New England Patriots in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft. Brissett was traded to the Indianapolis Colts after his rookie season, where he was their primary starter in 2017 and 2019. He has also played for the Miami Dolphins and Cleveland Browns.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Will Grier</span> American football player (born 1995)

William Grier is an American football quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida and West Virginia and was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the third round in the 2019 NFL Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Luke Del Rio</span> American football player and coach (born 1994)

Luke Del Rio is an American football coach and former quarterback who is an assistant coach for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Alabama, Oregon State University, and University of Florida. Del Rio is the son of Jack Del Rio.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kyle Trask</span> American football player (born 1998)

Kyle Jacob Trask is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida and was selected by the Buccaneers in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Anthony Richardson (American football)</span> American football player (born 2002)

Anthony Dashawn Richardson is an American football quarterback who played college football for the Florida Gators.

References

  1. ↑ "From Calling The Signals To Calling The Shots One-time Quarterback Bob Hewko Is Now An Arena Football General Manager. - Philly.com". articles.philly.com. Retrieved May 6, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Bob Hewko, QB at NFL.com". nfl.com. Retrieved May 6, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Bob Hewko Stats - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Former Gators QB Hewko remains close to game - and Motley Crue singer Vince Neil". Florida Gators. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Former Gators QB Hewko remains close to game - and Motley Crue singer Vince Neil". Florida Gators. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Vince Neil buys into Sharks".
  7. ↑ Heuer, Mike (December 15, 2015). "Football Investors Take on Crue Rocker Vince Neil". Courthouse News Service. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.