Tim Couch played QB for the Kentucky Wildcats from 1996-’98.
In ’97 he led the FBS in Attempts (547), Completions (363), Completion percentage (66.4%), yards (3,884), and yards per game (353.1).
He’d have an equally impressive ’98 leading the conference or FBS in Attempts, Completions, completion percentage, yards, TD, yards per game, and QB rating- setting numerous conference and school records.
Was the first overall pick of the 1999 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns- who were restarting after the team moved to Baltimore a few years prior.
Couch had a rough outing with the ‘expansion’ Browns- but there were high points, including leading the team to the playoffs in 2002.
A broken leg opened the door for Kelly Holcomb and from there he battled Kelly for the remainder of his playing career.
His best statistical season came in 2001, starting all 16 games under center, Tim threw for 3,040 yards and completed 272 of 454 passes with 17 TDs.
After the 2003 season where he started just 8 games, Couch signed with the Packers in ’04, but failed to make the team due to a torn rotator cuff.
He attempted to make a comeback with various tryouts with teams, over the next few years, and sat out a year rehabbing his injured shoulder.
Signed with the Jaguars in 2007, but was released from the team before the regular season, effectively ending his comeback.
Couch has remained close to the game he loves, and moved into analyst and color work for FOX Sports.
He also spent time calling preseason games in 2018 for the Browns.
ACCOLADES:
College Football Hall of Fame
PFWA All-Rookie Team
NOTES:
I was able to slip into a small window when Tim was signing and get these two autographed. At some point as I was updating the encyclopedia and setting up future posts, I published this as a blank. I saw a success on him after many years recently and it got me thinking about what I had on Tim, so after digging in the database I found the empty file.
Tim played wounded throughout a good portion of his career and his body paid for it on the field. One wonders if his career would’ve turned out differently if he had been drafted by a team that had a decent offensive line.
Chris Jacke played K at UTEP from 1984-’86 and in ’88.
It’d be in 1988 he’d stand out from the kicking field, connecting on 49 of 48 extra points, and hitting 25 of 27 field goals for 123 points.
Selected in the 6th round of the 1989 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers.
Played for the Packers from 1989-’96.
Finished second in scoring (since surpassed) to Don Hutson.
After signing with Steelers in ’97, got injured in camp before the season began.
Cut and later joined the Redskins to finish out the season.
Played final two seasons in Arizona from 1998-’99.
ACCOLADES:
Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame 2013
All Pro 1993
PFWA All-Rookie Team 1989
NOTES:
Chris Jacke had a host of great cards and set needs for me. I really like the Score 1990 card. It’s a shame that the set was so overprinted as they really pulled out the stops on the photos.
Celebrating the game, the players, the cards, and the autographs for over 25 years.
