Robert Brazile
- Houston Oilers (1975-1984)
- 7 × Pro Bowl ( 1976-1982 )
- 8 × All-Pro selection ( 1975-1982 ) 1 2 team
- NFL 1970s All- Decade Team
- Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame (2007)
- Mobile Sports Hall of Fame (1994 )
- Jackson State University Athletics Hall of Fame (2003)
- SWAC Hall of Fame (1995 )
- Alabama Sports Hall of Fame (2005)
- Senior Bowl Hall of Fame (1995 )
- NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year
Robert Lorenzo Brazile, Jr. ( born February 7, 1953 in Mobile, Alabama, United States), nicknamed Mr. Versatile or Dr. Doom, is a former American professional American football player. He played as a linebacker in the National Football League ( NFL) Houston Oilers in the.
Playing career
College career
Robert Brazile visited in his home town high school, where he played football as a tight end. In 1971 he was chosen the game after high school All- Star Game from Alabama to the Most Valuable Player (MVP). From 1971 he studied at Jackson State University, where he played along with running back Walter Payton and offensive tackle Jackie Slater for the Jackson State Tigers Football. Brazile was initially set up as a tight end but switched in the second year to the position of linebackers. In the years 1972 and 1973 he won with his team the championship in the Southwestern Athletic Conference ( SWAC ). In 1974, he scored the league record with nine interceptions. He was elected to the selection of the SWAC and All American. In the same year he played under head coach Don McCafferty in the Senior Bowl, a game selection of the best national college football players.
Professional career
Brazile was drafted by the Houston Oilers in 1975 in the first round in sixth place. Already in his rookie season, he was used by coach Bum Phillips as a starter. Because of his athletic achievements, he was elected this season for the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. In 1978, he was able to move his team to ten wins from 16 games in the playoffs. After victories over the Miami Dolphins and the New England Patriots, the Oilers to the AFC Championship Game could qualify, where they met the supervised Chuck Noll Pittsburgh Steelers. Brazile was able to secure in the final, a fumble, which, however, from the clear 34:5 defeat of his team did not change. The Oilers were able to move in the following year in the AFC Championship Game, where they met the team from Pittsburgh again. Again, the Steelers were able to prevail and won the game 27:13.
Brazile finished his career in 1984. Reach him during his career, 48 bag ( unofficial figure, as Sacks were recorded only from 1982 through the NFL). With its 1281 achieved tackles he is still located on the second place of the Houston Oilers / Tennessee Titans record list.
After the career
Brazile coached after his playing career a professional minor league football team in Mobile. After cardiac surgery, he retired from football sport and now works as a teacher.
Honors
Robert Brazile played seven times in the Pro Bowl, the final game of the best players of the season. He was elected to the All-Pro eight times and is a member of the NFL 1970s All- Decade Team, in the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame, in the Mobile Sports Hall of Fame, at the Jackson State University Athletics Hall of Fame, in the SWAC Hall of Fame and the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame and in the Senior Bowl Hall of Fame.