The Advocate · Feb 6, 2016
LOUISIANA’S ‘SUPER’ MOMENTS
FILE--Washington Redskins quarterback Doug Williams is about to let go of a pass Jan. 31, 1988, during the first quarter of Super Bowl XXII with the Denver Broncos in San Diego. Williams, one of Eddie Robinson's finest quarterbacks before going on to NFL greatness, will succeed his old mentor as the second Grambling State coach in history. Williams, a standout quarterback at Grambling (1974-76), spent nine years in the NFL. He was the MVP of the 1988 Super Bowl when he led the Washington Redskins to a victory over the Denver Broncos. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) Keyword College sports officialA wide open Dallas Cowboys Jackie Smith misses a tying pass in the endzone against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third quarter of Super Bowl XIII game in Miami, Fl., on Jan. 22, 1979. (AP Photo/Phil Sandlin) ORG XMIT: APHS197Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Brandon Stokley celebrates after making a 38-yard touchdown reception against the New York Giants in the first half of Super Bowl XXXV on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2001, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)** ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS, SEPT. 18-29 - FILE - ** This Jan. 9, 1977, file photo shows Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Sammy White losing his helmet after being hit by Oakland Raiders Jack tatum (32) and Skip Thomas, rear, during the Super Bowl XI ORG XMIT: NY184FILE--St. Louis Rams running back Marshall Faulk (28) slips past New Orleans Saints linebacker Keith Mitchell (59) for an 8 yard gain and a first down in this Dec. 12, 1999 photo in New Orleans.The Rams' Marshall Faulk has a chance to surpass the rushing-receiving total of 2,358 yards by Barry Sanders of the Lions set in 1997. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)Associated Press photo by Matt SlocumPatriots receiver Brandon LaFell scores a touchdown against Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas and cornerback Tharold Simon, right, during the first half of Sunday's game.From the first Super Bowl to the 50th, players from Louisiana have left an indelible stamp on the biggest day in American sports.
