Tice, John (TE)

CARDS: Score Supplemental 1989, Pro Set 1989
ACQUIRED: TTM 2022, C/o Home
SENT: 10/31/22 RECEIVED: 3/31/25 (882 days)

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • John Tice played TE at Maryland from 1979-’82.
  • He had 83 receptions for 949 yards and 7 TDs over his collegiate career.
  • 3rd round pick of the New Orleans Saints in 1983.
  • Shared TE duties with Hoby Brenner and was a solid blocker upfront.
  • A reliable set of hands near the endzone, John caught nearly 10% of his passes for TDs over his career.
  • Caught 37 passes for 330 yards and 3 TDs in ’86.
  • Only caught 16 passes in ’87- but 6 went for TDs.
  • Played for the Saints through 1992.
  • Joined the Vikings as an offensive assistant in 1999.
  • Transitioned to TE coach, a position he held from 2000-’05.
  • Served as the OL coach for the Army Black Knights from ’07-’08.
  • Last coached OL with the New York Sentinels of the original UFL in 2009.
  • As of this post, is coaching at Pace University.

ACCOLADES:

  • Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame Class of ’13

NOTES:

John is the younger brother of coach and former TE Mike Tice. Although I waited sometime for this autograph to return, it landed just outside the top 12 in total wait time.