[41] In Week 16, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he had 11 receptions for 131 yards in the 203 victory. At Alcoa High School, where he was Tennessee's Mr. Football, his team won four straight state championships and he started at quarterback as a junior and senior. Order your Western High School transcriptthrough Parchment. On November 26, 1982, at Houston's Astrodome, Cobb was defeated in a unanimous decision by Holmes, who won all 15 rounds on two of three scorecards. Cobb later went back to school and graduated magna cum laude from Temple University with a bachelor's degree in sport and recreation management in 2008. In this kind of job, the worst thing that can happen, I mean if everything in the whole world goes wrong, take two."[12]. The Maryville native was a four-time State Champion during his time at Alcoa High School before going on to play at the University of Kentucky. Randall Cobb is another example of one of the NFL's top slot receivers having a history as a quarterback! The Cobb County School District does not guarantee the quality, accuracy or completeness of any translated information. Cobb was born to Randall Cobb Sr. and Tina Cobb. The Alcoa varsity football team won Friday's home playoff game against Sweetwater (TN) by a score of 49-0. He was raised in Abilene, Texas, and attended Abilene High School, where he played on the football team. Cobb was a fighter who had hitting power, as shown by his eighth-round knockout victory over Earnie Shavers in 1980. He scored 15 touchdowns four receiving, one returning, and ten rushing during the 2009 season. [70] Overall, Cobb finished the 2019 season with 55 receptions for 828 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns.[71]. It still feels fresh. He was ranked in the global top 10 heavyweight boxers by the Ring (in 1981 and 1982) and BoxRec (in 1982).[3][4]. Heattended Alcoa High SchoolinAlcoa, Tennessee, where he was born and raised. [4] He was clocked at 21.89 seconds in the 200-meter dash at age 16. Enjoying "extreme" sports to the max, Cobb launched a professional kickboxing career and racked up 9 straight knockout victories. Tina, who was a track star in high school, later worked at Denso, where she met Randall Sr. His brother's name is Michael Love, and his sister's name is obscure. [12] After his junior season, he declared for the NFL Draft. [26][27], Cobb made his playoff debut in the Divisional Round against the New York Giants. 86.1 CCRPI Score (2019) 23rd Largest District in United States. The Alcoa varsity football team won Friday's home playoff game against Donelson Christian Academy (Nashville, TN) by a score of 38-0. In this article, we will dive into his early life and education to know where he attended high school as well as whether or not he played high school football. All-SEC first team by Associated Press, ESPN.com (2009), All-SEC second team by Phil Steeles College Football (2009), UK Most Valuable Player as voted by teammates (2009), UK Most Outstanding Offensive Player by UK coaches (2009), UK Most Inspirational Offensive Player as voted by teammates (2009), National Punt Returner of the Week by the College Football Performance Awards for the ULM game (2009), SEC All-Freshman Team by SEC coaches (2008), UK Most Outstanding First-Year Player by UK coaches (2008), SEC Freshman of the Week vs. Arkansas by the SEC office (2008). Randall has played on 1 football team covered by MaxPreps. [5] After earning his black belt, he craved full-contact competition, thus took up kickboxing, fighting in an era when only full contact rules were used in the United States. In January 2008, at age 57, Cobb graduated magna cum laude from Temple University with a bachelor's degree in sport and recreation management. He recorded a career-long 75-yard touchdown reception late in the fourth quarter to give the Packers the go-ahead score in the 2423 victory. Visit the Board Agenda Portal to view topics of discussion. In a notorious 1981 Grays Ferry incident, Cobb came to the defense of Dexter, who during the course of a bar brawl, was severely beaten. He also has $43.03 million in career earnings over eight seasons, which places him 240th among active NFL players as of 2018. The school now has 18 State Champion titles, the most in TSSAA history.. "CONGRATS TO MY @AlcoaFootball HS THE 2019 STATE CHAMPS!" THATS 5 IN A ROW & 18 TOTAL! A few months later, Clinite made arrangements for Randall to be sent to Joe Frazier's gym in Philadelphia. Football trophy from theTennessee Secondary School Athletic Association. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. His most impressive statistics were on special teams, as he returned 34 kicks for 941 yards (a 27.7 average) and one touchdown and 26 punt returns for 295 yards (an 11.3 average) and one touchdown. Randall Ladonald Cobb II (RC) Position: WR Throws: Left 5-10, 195lb (178cm, 88kg) Team: Green Bay Packers. He went on to win 13 straight fights by 1979, all by knockout. Request Your Transcripts. Sprayberry Scientists Win Worldwide Plant Mars Competition, Cobb Schools to Host Resource Fair for Students with Disabilities, The Inside Scoop: Cobb's Amazing Performing Arts Magnet Program, Cobb Schools Announces 2023 Commencement Schedule, Cobb Schools BOE Welcomes 2 New Board Members, Votes to Approve New Leadership for 2023, Sibling Transfer Opportunity Now Available, The Inside Scoop: Mentoring Matters with Anjeannette Barker, Season of Giving Continues: Academy Sports Gives 100 Bikes to Green Acres Students, Omni Hotels Surprises a Teacher, Principal. 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Cobb's brutal, one-sided beating by heavyweight King Larry Holmes over 15 rounds (although Cobb was reportedly never off his feet) caused world-famous boxing announcer Howard Cosell to "swear-off" boxing for the rest of his life. 2005-2023 CBS Interactive. [67] Cobb caught his first touchdown with the Cowboys in the first week of the 2019 season with 9:48 left in the third quarter in their home opener against the New York Giants. [7], In his sophomore season, he played mainly wide receiver as well as a significant role in the offense/special teams returning kicks, place kick holding, receiving, and also quarterback in the "Wildcat" formation. The accumulated varsity totals are in the last row of each table. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. As a Hollywood actor, Cobb has played a series of villainous roles in films such as Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol, Blind Fury, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Liar Liar, The Golden Child, Naked Gun '"`UNIQ--templatestyles-00000010-QINU`"'33+13: The Final Insult, Fletch Lives, and Ernest Goes to Jail. After nine straight wins as a kickboxer, Cobb lost his first two amateur bouts. Randall Sr. worked at the Denso car parts factory in Maryville, Tennessee and also worked side jobs in the evenings, ranging from installing ceramic tile floors to mowing lawns and plowing snow, with young Randall II helping. High School Alcoa City Alcoa, TN Watch Highlights. [49][20] After signing the deal, Cobb explained his thought process. 12 in the Arkansas game as a tribute to Dicky Lyons, who had suffered a season-ending injury the previous week Was named SEC Freshman of the Week for his effort vs. Arkansas By the end of the season, was the only player in the nation who was the teams starting quarterback and punt returner Missed all of one game and most of two others because of a high ankle sprain sustained vs. Middle Tennessee. School Counseling; Scheduling. "[citation needed] When asked if he would consider a rematch, Cobb replied that he did not think that Holmes would agree, as "the champion's fists couldn't handle a rematch. All rights reserved. The beating Cobb took in his title fight versus heavyweight champ Larry Holmes so disgusted announcer. [11] On Late Night with David Letterman on January 7, 1987, he was asked how boxing compared to acting and said "In the last job I had, if you didn't do it just exactly right you got hit in the mouth. He has committed to Kentucky Wildcats. Born in Bridge City, Texas on May 7, 1950, the 6'3", 225 pound Cobb excelled in high school football and martial arts. "Obviously, that loss still hurts. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. [80] Head coach Matt LaFleur announced on January 19 that he had been cleared to return for the Packers' Divisional Round playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers where they lost on a last second field goal. [68], In Week 10 against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Night Football, Cobb caught six passes for 106 yards and a touchdown in the 2824 loss. He had three receptions for 38 yards in the 3720 loss. [79] He sustained an injury on a touchdown catch during a Week 12 win over the Los Angeles Rams, and was deemed questionable to return to the game. He was a four-year member of the track team, competing in sprints along with the 4 100 m and 4 200 m squads. Randall Cobb is a Athlete from Alcoa, TN. Follow your favorite high school teams and players, Explore and purchase photos of your local teams, See top plays & highlights of the best high school sports. He lost his two following bouts to Ken Norton and Michael Dokes, respectively, but soon bounced back to earn a shot at Larry Holmes' WBC World Heavyweight Championship. [39] In the following game, against the New Orleans Saints, he had five receptions for 126 yards and one touchdown in the 4423 loss. Follow me on my official Facebook and Instagram pages: @blayaw. Randall Cobb, Allen Lazard, Robert Tonyan and David Bakhtiari back with him in Green Bay if he returns in 2023. . It's also available for basketball, baseball and hockey. By Marcus R. Fuller St. Paul Pioneer Press MADISON, Wis. -- David Cobb and his coaches and teammates will look back on Saturday's 34-24 loss to Wisconsin as the day he broke Laurence Maroney's . ): 64 (874th overall since 1960) High School: Alcoa Cobb was born to Randall Cobb Sr. and Tina Cobb in Maryville, Tennessee, United States. He also signed Ochoa, who had fought amateur under the guidance of McKay as his trainer. WR Randall Cobb GREEN BAY - The Packers' three coordinators met with the media Friday prior to the team's trip to Philadelphia. "[7] He was also the first player to score a rushing, passing, and receiving touchdown in the same game for Kentucky since Shane Boyd in 2003. All you do is look in the camera, smile, and lie with charm. Former Heavyweight boxing contender Randall "Tex" Cobb has had 3 highly colorful careers; kickboxer, pro boxer, and movie actor. We didn't do what we needed to do to win, but we have a lot of the guys coming back this year, same guys. He remarked that it was odd to hear the cheers of a packed arena without being in a boxing ring. On October 9, 2010, Cobb scored four touchdowns against undefeated Auburn, tying the Kentucky school record for career touchdowns at 32. His antics captured the Hollywood's attention and he was cast as Jon Voight's opponent in the remake of The Champ (1979).Cobb went on to appear in action roles requiring muscles and physical heft in films and television. Our vision is a school district of excellence where all students succeed. [10] Joel Coen later described Cobb as difficult to work with: "he's less an actor than a force of nature". [54], Cobb finished the season with 79 receptions on a career-high 129 targets for 829 yards and six touchdowns. The bloody one-sidedness of the fight, which came 13 days after the bout between Ray Mancini and Duk Koo Kim that led to Kim's death four days later due to brain trauma, horrified sportscaster Howard Cosell so much that he vowed never to cover another professional match, which Cobb jokingly referred to as his "gift to the sport of boxing. The Green Bay Packers traded an undisclosed draft pick to the Houston Texans for WR Randall Cobb on July 28, 2021. His folks are Randall Cobb Sr. furthermore, Tina Cobb. [45] In the Divisional Round, against the Dallas Cowboys, he had eight receptions for 116 yards in the 2621 victory. So we have to handle business this offseason as far as continuing to get better on a daily basis. Make sure the box for "Press Tab to highlight each item on a webpage" is, Dress Code for students / Student Handbook, Refusal of Entry To or Ejection from District Property. [19], On July 29, 2011, the Green Bay Packers signed Cobb to a four-year, $3.20million contract that included $1million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $834,124. He TKO'd El Paso Golden Gloves Heavyweight Champion and karate black belt, David Ochoa, in the first-ever professional kickboxing event in El Paso, Texas, in 1975. Did Calvin Williams go to film school? All registered. For the season, he caught 25 passes for 375 yards (a 15.0 average) and one touchdown. The Alcoa varsity football team lost Friday's home non-conference game against Maryville (TN) by a score of 42-14. [22] The return was later named Play of the Year at the season-ending NFL Honors banquet. The basic translations goal is to capture the general intention of the original English material. "At the end of the day, my heart was in Green Bay, and I knew that's where I wanted to be. It has been more than a decade since Randall Cobb dominated the high school gridirons throughout East Tennessee, . The four-time MVP did shed some light on his year-end . "[9] He scored a touchdown on a punt return against Western Kentucky. [30] He set a single-season franchise record with 2,342 combined net yards954 receiving, 132 rushing, 964 on kickoff returns (a 25.4 average), and 292 on punt returns (a 9.4 average) including one touchdown. [3] At that time, he played both offense and defense as well as special teams but made his biggest impact as quarterback for the Tornadoes. [48], On March 7, 2015, the Green Bay Packers signed Cobb to a four-year, $40million contract with a signing bonus of $13million. In 1992, he appeared in Vince Gill's music video for his song "Don't Let Our Love Start Slippin' Away". He has two kin. High school career. [60], In the 2017 season, Cobb finished with 66 receptions for 653 yards and four touchdowns despite losing starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers. "It was nice to have that opportunity to wear a robe, to step up there and not have to worry about bleeding", Cobb said. We were close. He attended Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee, where he was born and raised. The University of Kentucky. He played college football at Kentucky, and was selected by the Packers in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft. [6] He accounted for 11 touchdowns as a freshman two passing, two receiving, and seven rushing. #TooHype #Dynasty pic.twitter.com/qX5xp975Zv, Randall Cobb congratulates former high school on 18th state football championship, Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley report to prison. In 1993, he spoofed himself by appearing in a commercial for Old El Paso salsa. He later launched a highly successful ring comeback in the early 1990s stretching his winning streak to 20 straight. He played college football at Kentucky, and was selected by the Packers in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft. Cobb was on the football team at Abilene (TX) High School. [81] Cobb finished the 2021 season with 28 receptions for 375 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [21] Cobb recorded his first NFL touchdown on a 32-yard reception in the first quarter, and followed up with a 108-yard kickoff return in the third quarter that tied the record set by Ellis Hobbs of the New England Patriots in 2007 for longest kickoff return in NFL history. Sen. Jon Ossoff spoke at the Cobb Chamber's monthly Marquee Luncheon about the issues facing the new Congress and how it'll impact Georgians. Cobb played quarterback for Alcoa High School (TN). Randall Sr. worked at the Denso car parts factory in Maryville, Tennessee and also worked side jobs in the evenings, ranging from installing ceramic tile floors to mowing lawns and plowing snow, with young Randall II helping. Randall Cobb. He has made guest appearances on several television shows, including Miami Vice, Highlander: The Series, Married with Children, Moonlighting, Walker, Texas Ranger, MacGyver (as the character Earthquake), and The X-Files. [82], On October 22, 2022, Cobb was placed on injured reserve after suffering an ankle injury in Week 6. We present them here for purely educational purposes. 109,829 Student Enrollment. School Mission; School Spirit; Report Card; Non-Discrimination Statement; Report a Website Error; STAFF; COUNSELING . I find pleasure in giving my readers authentic content. Randall Cobb. The Cobb County School District is committed to parent, family and community engagement, and it is our hope that by providing this tool on our website that we are making our information more accessible to families whose first language is not English and thereby enabling better engagement in public education. Cobb was born to Randall Cobb Sr. and Tina Cobb. Press Esc to cancel. He continues to act and has been the subject of a highly-controversial Sport's Illustrated article which resulted in numerous law-suits. After a few days, it was decided that Randall should work at learning the "Joe Louis shuffle". The Alcoa varsity football team won Friday's home non-conference game against White House (TN) by a score of 41-6. Enjoying "extreme" sports to the max, Cobb launched a professional kickboxing career and racked up 9 straight knockout victories. , "UFC 153: Bonnar vs. Silva, Tex Cobb vs. Larry Holmes and courage through standing in front of a locomotive", "The Ring Magazine's Annual Ratings: Heavyweight--1980s", "BoxRec's Annual Ratings: Heavyweight Annuals", "WILL OF IRON: The Sport and Times of Randall "Tex" Cobb", "Tex Cobb: Took a licking, kept on ticking", "Randall 'Tex' Cobb earns degree from Temple University", "Randall Cobb Professional boxing record", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Randall_%22Tex%22_Cobb&oldid=1133099770, Episodes: "A Problem Too Personal" and "No Other Road", Dwight Trammel / Ross Dollarhide / 'flashbacks', Desperado, This page was last edited on 12 January 2023, at 07:37. Early life. He also helped lead the Alcoa 4 100 m relay squad to a second-place finish in the state meet as a junior. He unsuccessfully challenged Larry Holmes for the WBC and lineal world heavyweight title in November 1982, losing by a one-sided unanimous decision. "[8], He made a brief return to kickboxing on May 5, 1984, to challenge John Jackson for the Professional Karate Association United States Heavyweight title in Birmingham, Alabama, losing on points. Google Translate is a free service and currently offers translation in over 50 languages, although an impressive number, this does not capture all languages or dialects. [13] Cobb rescued him and endured a broken arm, costing him a scheduled fight with Mike Weaver. All rights reserved. He had a six-game touchdown streak and had five games going over 100 yards on the year. To claim this profile, please confirm you are He also played one season each for the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans. Type above and press Enter to search. Who is Donna Summer husband Bruce Sudano? [14], Originally a TKO win for Cobb, overturned to a, Hiltbrand, David (November 4, 2003). College: Kentucky (College Stats) Weighted Career AV (100-95-. Packers invited new veterans, including Cobb, to the Packer's offense. [20], On September 8, 2011, in the Packers' opening game of the season against the New Orleans Saints, Cobb became the first person born in the 1990s to play in the NFL. Cobb's other appearances include the 1983 film Uncommon Valor, in which he played a rare heroic role; the 1987 movie Critical Condition, in which he plays a character in the psych ward who thinks he is a "brother" (an African American); The Champ, which referred to his boxing career by casting Cobb as a boxer who fights the title character, Billy Flynn; and Diggstown, in which he plays a prison inmate who fights at the behest of a con man. Friday, January 6, 2023 More than 150 Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) bilingual students will take part in the Broward County Hispanic Bar Association's (BCHBA) High School Bilingual Conference. GREEN BAY, Wis. Aaron Rodgers returned to the Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday, but offered fans no clarity on his future with the Packers. Obviously, next season, we have to put ourselves in position to go on a run. Son of Randall Sr. and Tina Cobb A cousin, Shannon Mitchell, played football for Georgia and the NFL's San Diego Chargers Another cousin, Billy Williams, played football at Tennessee and the . On April 1, 2020, the Houston Texans signed Cobb to a three-year, $27million contract that included $18million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $6million. [10][11] Overall, in his junior season, he finished with 1,017 receiving yards, seven receiving touchdowns, 424 rushing yards, five rushing touchdowns, 58 passing yards, and three passing touchdowns. In 2017, he was paid $12.66 million, which was eighth among wide receivers and 40th overall in the NFL. The Alcoa varsity football team won Friday's away conference game against Loudon (TN) by a score of 42-6. Cobb attended Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee, where he was a letterman in football, basketball, and track. Fourth Annual High School Bilingual Conference Exploresthe Benefits and Challenges of Bilingualism in the Legal Profession. He played high school football at the high school, where he was a letterman in football, basketball, and track. Randall is a $4 million dollar professional football player from the United States. Cobb County School District. Community Cats: Participated in events at Leestown Middle School (2008), Pine Meadows Healthcare (2008), Shriners Hospital (2009, 2010), Cardinal Hill Hospital (2009), a youth football league (2009), Read Across America (2010), Relay for Life (2010) and the UKHospital Dance Blue fundraiser (2010). 87.0% Graduation Rate (2019) 2nd Largest District in Georgia. [38] In Week 7, against the Carolina Panthers, he had six receptions for 121 yards and one touchdown in the 3817 victory. Former Heavyweight boxing contender Randall "Tex" Cobb has had 3 highly colorful careers; kickboxer, pro boxer, and movie actor. His . The Alcoa varsity football team won Friday's home conference game against Christian Academy of Knoxville (Knoxville, TN) by a score of 38-21. The magazine did not interview the referee and other ringside officials who were at the match, which tends to show that the magazine "might not have acted as a prudent reporter would have acted", the ruling stated. "It's always something different," Cobb told The. Randall Cobb holds tight to Alcoa roots ahead of 10th NFL season. He led the team in receptions with 80 and receiving yards with 954 and was second on the team with eight touchdowns. He played college football at Kentucky. [33] He was named a Pro Bowl first alternate as a kick returner. Clinite provided films of heavyweight boxers to study to get the huge Cobb a good style. Randall Ladonald Cobb II, popularly known asRandall Cobb is a famous American footballer born to his parents in Maryville, Tennessee, United States. Randall Cobb Alcoa High School AlcoaTN This is me Follow 6'1"195 lbsSenior Graduated in 2008 Plays Football 07-08 Varsity Football JerseyPos # 7DB, QB OverallDistrict 14-16- Nat. [77], On July 28, 2021, the Green Bay Packers traded for Cobb at the request of his close friend and former teammate, quarterback Aaron Rodgers. [65] Overall, he finished the 2018 season with 38 receptions for 383 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns. Cobb said the magazine libeled him, and he sued for US$150million. In addition to his fighting career, he has also acted in numerous films and television series, usually appearing as a villain or henchman.
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