Despite playing only 2 full seasons for the Bulldogs, he finished his college career with 2038 yards on 353 carries (27 TDs).
Worley was a first round pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers (7th overall) in the 1989 NFL Draft.
A ground and pound offense under HC Chuck Noll, Tim Worley was well suited for the system rushing for 770 yards in his rookie season.
In 1991, he was placed on IR for the season.
Subsequently he failed two mandatory drug tests and was suspended for the entire 1992 season.
He’d be traded to Chicago in 1993, and seemed to get back on track somewhat, rushing for 437 yards and 2 TDs during the season.
Played in only 5 contests though in 1994, and after being released decided to retire from the league.
Founded a motivational speaking, consulting, and marketing company- Worley Global Enterprises.
ACCOLADES:
Georgia-Florida HoF 2007
Roberson County HoF 2011
Georgia SEC Legend 2013
NOTES:
Tim Worley’s career and problems parallel those of fellow RB and ’89 draftee Sammie Smith. Worley much like Sammie, had a fumbling problem, and had a career that fizzled due to a drug issue- as it was said that cocaine was Worley’s drug of choice.
Post football continued to spiral, and eventually had a run in with the law, resulting in him being tasered by police. He was able to restart his life however, and now is a motivational speaker.
Unable to secure Tim TTM, I went ahead and did a paid signing to get him on these 3 set needs. Tim makes an appearance in the classic Tecmo Super Bowl at RB for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Ontiwaun Carter played RB at Arizona from 1991-94.
In each year he saw his rushing yards increase, to a career high 1,163 as a senior.
At the time his 3,501 total rushing yards ranked 2nd, and his 805 carries ranked first in school history.
Signed as a FA with the Miami Dolphins in ’95 but was among the final cuts.
Joined the NFLE in 1996 playing for the Rhein Fire, rushing 22 times for 110 yards.
He returned to the league in 1997, and as the defacto #1 back for the Fire, ran for 587 yards on 120 carries and 2 TDs to lead the WLAF.
Key cog in the franchise appearing in World Bowl ’97.
Started working with troubled youths back in the states.
Returned for one last season with the Rhein Fire in 2000.
Went into ministry after playing days were over and is the founder of Restorer of the Breach Ministries in Las Vegas.
NOTES:
Pastor Carter was kind enough to write me a nice note, thanking me for bringing a smile to his face. -These are the responses that make what I do feel rewarding.
Dameon Pierce was an underutilized RB for the Florida Gators.
Played at Gainesville from 2018-’21.
Ran for 1,806 yards and 23 TDs on 329 carries over his time there.
A bowling ball of a back with explosive power, Pierce clocked in at 5’9″, 235.
He’d be selected in the 4th round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans.
Pierce went on to have a fine rookie season for an otherwise terrible offense.
Had his first 100+ yard game running for 131 yards on 14 carries in week 4 against the Chargers.
Pierce was starting to make rumblings as a potential dark horse rookie of the year candidate, but his rookie season ended abruptly in Week 14 after he suffered an ankle injury.
All in all Pierce compiled a fine rookie campaign with 939 yards rushing on 220 carries, and 4 TDs.
He suffered the notorious sophomore slump in 2023 as he struggled with nicks and tears, along with an adjustment to a ZBS.
Supplanted in the lineup, he ran for 416 yards and 2 TDs.
In a bright spot however, he put his time in as a returner on special teams, and returned a kickoff 98 yards for a TD in a loss to the Browns.
NOTES:
Well the market for Dameon cratered so I took advantage of the the situation to pick up an autograph of his. I really tried hard to digest the ’22 Texans campaign with Pierce and Pitre standing out as players I kicked the can on getting a jersey of. I was surprised that Pierce didn’t adapt to the ZBS, but I like him to stick it out as a change of pace back for the franchise.
Celebrating the game, the players, the cards, and the autographs for over 25 years.
