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. Western High School An "A" Rated Broward County Public School Search Submit Search. [26][27], Cobb made his playoff debut in the Divisional Round against the New York Giants. He played high school football at the high school, where he was a letterman in football, basketball, and track. After a two-year hiatus, he made a return to the ring and went on a 20-fight undefeated streak against lightly regarded opponents (including a win over past-his-prime former champ Leon Spinks in 1988) before retiring again rather suddenly in 1993. In this kind of job, the worst thing that can happen, I mean if everything in the whole world goes wrong, take two."[12]. 42. 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. [49][20] After signing the deal, Cobb explained his thought process. 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. [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. He also helped lead the Alcoa 4 100 m relay squad to a second-place finish in the state meet as a junior. I find pleasure in giving my readers authentic content. Hisfootballteam was a four-time State Champion in Class AA and Cobb received a Mr. "But the actual malice standard requires more than just proof of negligence".[9]. In addition to his fighting career, he has also acted in numerous films and television series, usually appearing as a villain or henchman. [62][63], On September 9, 2018, Cobb caught nine passes for 142 yards and a touchdown in the season-opener against the Chicago Bears. Visit the Board Agenda Portal to view topics of discussion. 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. [18] Cobb was the seventh wide receiver drafted in 2011. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. rcobb18, Relatives: CousinsShannonMitchell, BillyWilliams, PFR HOF Monitor: 31.23 (147th among WR, average HOF WR is 103.63), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, January 18, 7:08AM. On October 9, 2010, Cobb scored four touchdowns against undefeated Auburn, tying the Kentucky school record for career touchdowns at 32. Randall Cobb was born in Bridge City, Texas, the son of Norma Grace ( ne Alexander) and Williard Glynn Cobb, a factory foreman. The school now has 18 State Champion titles, the most in TSSAA history.. "CONGRATS TO MY @AlcoaFootball HS THE 2019 STATE CHAMPS!" [82], On October 22, 2022, Cobb was placed on injured reserve after suffering an ankle injury in Week 6. The Alcoa varsity football team won Friday's away conference game against Rockwood (TN) by a score of 48-7. [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. Contents [54], Cobb finished the season with 79 receptions on a career-high 129 targets for 829 yards and six touchdowns. College: Kentucky (College Stats) Weighted Career AV (100-95-. Packers invited new veterans, including Cobb, to the Packer's offense. Order your Western High School transcriptthrough Parchment. N/A . Cobb was then drafted by the Green Bay Packers in 2011. [78] Houston traded the rights to Cobb - and most of his salary obligations - to the Packers in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick. He had a six-game touchdown streak and had five games going over 100 yards on the year. The accumulated varsity totals are in the last row of each table. Enjoying "extreme" sports to the max, Cobb launched a professional kickboxing career and racked up 9 straight knockout victories. He was raised in Abilene, Texas, and attended Abilene High School, where he played on the football team. [48], On March 7, 2015, the Green Bay Packers signed Cobb to a four-year, $40million contract with a signing bonus of $13million. The Alcoa (TN) varsity football team won Friday's neutral playoff game against Goodpasture Christian (Madison, TN) by a score of 35-3. Randall Ladonald Cobb II (born August 22, 1990) is an American football wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). 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The promoters were Robert Nava and boxing trainer Tom McKay under the guidance of boxing guru and matchmaker, Paul Clinite. 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. High school career. 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. [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. [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. Born in Bridge City, Texas on May 7, 1950, the 6'3", 225 pound Cobb excelled in high school football and martial arts. [14], Originally a TKO win for Cobb, overturned to a, Hiltbrand, David (November 4, 2003). All rights reserved. He also played one season each for the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans . [33] He was named a Pro Bowl first alternate as a kick returner. 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. 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. [45] In the Divisional Round, against the Dallas Cowboys, he had eight receptions for 116 yards in the 2621 victory. He also played one season each for the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans. . [44] The Packers finished with a 124 record and earned a first-round bye as the 2-seed in the NFC. 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. Randall, Paul, and Tom spent a few months at El Paso's San Juan Boxing Gym just doing the simple basics. COUNSELING; Registration Information; Graduation Requirements & Information; Advanced Placement (AP) Dual Credit; Senior Parent Information; Scholarships; FAFSA; ACT/SAT Information; TSI Testing; Testing; NCAA Clearinghouse Special teams. . 42.0. 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. Football for Class AA in Tennessee Dual-threat quarterback from perennial power Alcoa HS Alcoa won four-consecutive state championships, the last two with Cobb at the offensive controls as the starting QB Team posted a 27-3 mark during his two campaigns as a starter As a senior, completed 89 of 139 passes (64.0 percent) for 1,765 yards, 22 touchdowns, and only two interceptions Rushed for 793 yards, a 9.0-yard average per carry, and 13 touchdowns During his junior season, threw for 1,893 yards, 25 TDs, and just four interceptions All-state as a junior and senior Coached by Gary Rankin One of the top-11 prospects in Tennessee by the Orlando (Fla.) Sentinel One of the top-20 prospects in Tennessee, according to Rivals.com Four-year member of the track team, competing in the 100- and 200-meter dashes, along with the 4100- and 4200-meter relays Finished third in the state in the 100 his senior year, with a best time of 10.75 seconds Clocked a personal-best 21.89 in the 200 His 4100 relay unit was second in the state his junior year An all-district basketball player as a junior Honor-roll student Named to Whos Who Among American High School Students. Randall Cobb. [60], In the 2017 season, Cobb finished with 66 receptions for 653 yards and four touchdowns despite losing starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Cobb later studied at Abilene Christian University, but dropped out at the age of 19, and began karate training. His younger son Joshua pursued a short career as a boxer. "[50], In 2015, Cobb had one of his best seasons as teammate Jordy Nelson went down with an ACL in the preseason. Or write about sports? [51] In Week 2, against the Seattle Seahawks, he had eight receptions for 116 yards in the 2717 victory. He played high school football at the high school, where he was a letterman in football, basketball, and track. Tina, who was a track star in high school, later worked at Denso, where she met Randall Sr.[1]. 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. Considered to possess one of the greatest boxing chins of all time,[1] Cobb was a brawler who also packed considerable punching power. He also has $43.03 million in career earnings over eight seasons, which places him 240th among active NFL players as of 2018. [34] He returned to play in the regular season finale against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. He was raised in Abilene, Texas, and attended Abilene High School, where he played on the football team. Randall Cobb. Cobb was on the football team at Abilene (TX) High School. 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"[9] He scored a touchdown on a punt return against Western Kentucky. [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. The University of Kentucky. Heattended Alcoa High SchoolinAlcoa, Tennessee, where he was born and raised. [70] Overall, Cobb finished the 2019 season with 55 receptions for 828 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns.[71]. [57] Cobb finished the season with 60 receptions on 84 targets for 610 yards and four touchdowns. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. [81] Cobb finished the 2021 season with 28 receptions for 375 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns. . A 1993 Sports Illustrated article alleged that Cobb had participated in a fixed fight with Sonny Barch and had used cocaine with Barch and promoter Rick "Elvis" Parker before and after the fight. All rights reserved. #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. Cobb (5-10, 195, 11th season), who was originally selected by the Packers in the . It's easy for me. Former Heavyweight boxing contender Randall "Tex" Cobb has had 3 highly colorful careers; kickboxer, pro boxer, and movie actor. Passing Yards/Game. He was raised in Abilene, Texas, and attended Abilene High School, where he played on the football team. [13] Cobb rescued him and endured a broken arm, costing him a scheduled fight with Mike Weaver. Course Videos; Registration & Withdrawals; Transcripts; Student Volunteer Service Program . 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. "[6] When prodded further regarding Cosell's remarks, Cobb observed, "Hey, if it gets him to stop broadcasting NFL games, I'll go play football for a week, too! The Alcoa Tornadoes finished the season 14-1 after a 27-0 victory over Pearl Cohn in the Class 3-A championship game in Cookeville. 7. Cobb took wins over notable heavyweights of his era such as Bernardo Mercado, Earnie Shavers, and Leon Spinks. [74] In Week 7 against his former team, the Green Bay Packers, Cobb recorded eight catches for 95 yards during the 3520 loss. He has committed to Kentucky Wildcats. Before you act on translated information, the District encourages you to confirm any facts that are important to you and affect any decisions you may make. 86.1 CCRPI Score (2019) 23rd Largest District in United States. Tennesse native and wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys, Randall Cobb took to Twitter Friday night to congratulate the Alcoa High School football team on their. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 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 said on Twitter. So we have to handle business this offseason as far as continuing to get better on a daily basis. Join our linker program. 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. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? The Alcoa varsity football team won Friday's home conference game against Wartburg Central (Wartburg, TN) by a score of 49-6. He played college football at Kentucky, and was selected by the Packers in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft. summary. School Mission; School Spirit; Report Card; Non-Discrimination Statement; Report a Website Error; STAFF; COUNSELING . [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. Cobb later studied at Abilene Christian University, but dropped out at the age of 19, and began karate training. Cobb was born to Randall Cobb Sr. and Tina Cobb in Maryville, Tennessee, United States. "[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. He was an All-District basketball player as a junior, playing for Micah Marsh. Western High; School Counseling; School Counseling. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Randall Cobb is a Athlete from Alcoa, TN. He was ranked in the global top 10 heavyweight boxers by the Ring (in 1981 and 1982) and BoxRec (in 1982).[3][4]. A lot of our core guys, and we believe that puts us in the mix. The Cobb County School District does not guarantee the quality, accuracy or completeness of any translated information. [75] He was placed on injured reserve on November 25, 2020, after suffering a toe injury in Week 11. 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 . Cobb played college football for the University of Kentucky. The Alcoa varsity football team won Friday's home non-conference game against Booker T. Washington (Memphis, TN) by a score of 49-12. The Alcoa varsity football team won Friday's away conference game against Loudon (TN) by a score of 42-6. He is a wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League having been selected by the Packers in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 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. [28], In Week 6, against the Houston Texans, Cobb had seven receptions for 102 yards for his first career 100-yard game in the 4224 victory. GREEN BAY, Wis. Aaron Rodgers returned to the Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday, but offered fans no clarity on his future with the Packers. Randall Cobb is a Athlete from Alcoa, TN. 2023 Ghanafuo.com & DM Network. Green Bay Packer rookie WR Randall Cobb had the football world buzzing last night with his tremendous debut at Lambeau Field, scoring both on a 35-yard touchdown reception and an NFL-record tying . One of his more memorable roles is the menacing outlaw biker/bounty hunter Leonard Smalls in the 1987 Coen Brothers film Raising Arizona. The Alcoa varsity football team won Friday's home non-conference game against White House (TN) by a score of 41-6. [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. WR Randall Cobb GREEN BAY - The Packers' three coordinators met with the media Friday prior to the team's trip to Philadelphia. Enjoying "extreme" sports to the max, Cobb launched a professional kickboxing career and racked up 9 straight knockout victories. 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. [72][73][20] He was brought in to be the team's slot wide receiver and help the team offset the loss of DeAndre Hopkins. He later launched a highly successful ring comeback in the early 1990s stretching his winning streak to 20 straight. "[7] His . Box Score. Today, October 28, 2021, he should play with Davante Adams and Allen Lazard. He played college football at Kentucky, and was drafted by the Packers in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft. In Week 3 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cobb caught four passes for 95 yards and his first touchdown reception as a Texan during the 2821 loss. 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. 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. Cobb lives in Philadelphia, and maintained a friendship with Philadelphia Daily News columnist Pete Dexter, who frequently commented on boxing. His folks are Randall Cobb Sr. furthermore, Tina Cobb. [46] In the NFC Championship against the Seattle Seahawks, he had seven receptions for 62 yards and a touchdown in the 2822 overtime loss. To follow this profile, please let us know your relationship to All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC.
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