Jamie Burrow made a name for himself as NU's starting Mike linebacker in 2001, twice earning Big 12 Defensive Player-of-the-Week honors. The second-team All-Big 12 pick's first award followed an 11-tackle effort in a 27-10 win over No. 17 Notre Dame, where he added a fumble recovery and a two quarterback hurries. He claimed his second award after... read full bio
2007 Raybestos Rookie of the Year in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. In 2009, qualified for the Chase in his third full Sprint Cup season and finished eighth in points. First career NASCAR Sprint Cup victory at Infineon Raceway in 2007. First career NASCAR victory in Nationwide Series event at Mexico in 2007. 2000 Indianapolis 500 champion.... read full bio
Most people know Buck Showalter from his time managing the Baltimore Orioles. Despite having a lackluster playing career, Buck Showalter was appointed in 1985 as manager of the single-A minor league Oneonta Tigers because of his aptitude for the mental aspect of baseball. He took over as manager of the Fort Lauderdale Yankees in 1987. Showalter was a member of the... read full bio
John Smoltz is a former pitcher for the MLB. Currently he is a sportscaster, but back when he was in the major leagues, he garnered eight Al-Star selections and even received the prestigious Cy Young Award. He mainly played for the Atlanta Braves but spent partial seasons with the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals. He is the... read full bio
Kirk O'Bee is a former professional road racing cyclist from the United States. He won two national championships the USPRO pursuit championship and the USPRO criterium championship. A member of the U.S. World Championship Team for Espoirs in 1999, O'Bee enters the professional ranks with valuable European racing experience, having cut his teeth in the difficult Belgian amateur circuit.... read full bio
Rick Reilly is a celebrated American Sportswriter with over 30 years of experience in the world of sports. His contributions to the industry have allowed him to become a member of the National Sportswriters and Sportscasters Hall of Fame. Reilly became recognized for his columns in Sports Illustrated, ESPN Magazine and ESPN.com. Rick has recently retired as a sportswriter and... read full bio
Only four golfers have won more major championships than Tom Watson. His eight majors include two Masters , five British Opens and a U.S. Open. Watson, who remains a force on the PGA Tour despite severe putting problems the last few seasons, is in the top ten on the all-time PGA Tour money list with more than $8 million. He... read full bio
Ryan Lochte has left an enduring impact in the world of Olympic sports that goes beyond his swimming accomplishments thanks to his unwavering commitment to perfection. Ryan competed in four Olympic Games: Rio de Janeiro, Beijing, London, and Athens. His unrelenting spirit and determination are demonstrated by his commitment to representing his country on the international front. His accomplishment of... read full bio
Bobby Rahal is an International and National Motorsports Hall of Fame inductee, for his nearly 20-year professional racing career and management roles post retirement. Throughout his career, he accrued 24 wins, 88 podium spots, and 16 Poles (front spot of starting lineup). He raced primarily with Champ Car and Formula One, but also competed in one NASCAR Race. He has... read full bio
The only fighter to win eleven world titles in six different weight classes, and as CEO of Golden Boy Promotions the first Hispanic to own a national boxing promotional firm, Oscar de la Hoya is one of the most charismatic and beloved figures in the history of the sport. From the podium he recounts the thrilling story of his journey... read full bio
Georges St-Pierre, a retired French-Canadian MMA fighter, is largely recognized as one of the sport's finest competitors. St-Pierre has left an indelible impression on the world of MMA with an amazing record of 25 career wins, including 8 by knockout, and only 2 losses. During his remarkable career, St-Pierre rose to prominence after appearing on SpikeTV's Ultimate Fighter 4: The Comeback.... read full bio
Chauncey Billups is a retired American professional basketball player, renowned for his illustrious career in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Born in Denver, Colorado, he played for the University of Colorado, where he established himself as a star athlete. He was selected by the Boston Celtics as the third overall pick in the 1997 NBA draft. During his 17-year career in... read full bio
After the San Diego Rockets moved to Houston, Tomjanovich was taken by them with the second overall choice in the NBA Draft. He would play his whole NBA career for the Houston Rockets. Despite being a superb player, Tomjanovich is most remembered for a regrettable occurrence that was not his fault. Tomjanovich was sidelined for five months after Los Angeles Lakers... read full bio
Retired NBA player Daniel Majerle, often known as his nickname “Thunder Dan,” played in the NBA for 14 years, and during his career, he played with the Phoenix Suns, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Miami Heat. He played positions as a shooting guard and a small forward. His impressive slam-dunking abilities are what earned him the moniker “Thunder Dan.” He... read full bio
After retiring from professional basketball, Reggie Theus moved on in his career to coaching. However, in his basketball career he played both college and professional. He played three seasons with the Runnin’ Rebels at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and he racked up an impressive 1,177 career points in a mere 91 college games. He went on to... read full bio
Doug Collins covers men's basketball for the Olympic Games as an analyst. Collins began his career with the NBC Sports Group as an NBA game analyst, assisting play-by-play commentator Bob Costas and then Marv Albert. He worked as an NBA studio analyst for ABC and ESPN after spending 11 years as an NBA analyst for Turner Broadcasting. After being selected first overall... read full bio
Former NBA All Star Charles Oakley played for the Houston Rockets, Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, Toronto Raptors, and Washington Wizards. Because of his tenacity and intensity on the court, he routinely ranks among the NBA's greatest rebounders as a power forward and is a fan favorite. His aspirations, which now include cooking and serving people, have been sustained by this... read full bio
Florida born pro golfer Keegan Bradley has 8 professional wins, three of which are PGA wins. Bradley won the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Division II Individual State Championship while in high school and he won nine collegiate events while attending St. John's University. After turning pro in 2008, Bradley played on the NGA Hooters Tour. He qualified for the PGA... read full bio
Baseball Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez was a starting pitcher in MLB for seventeen years, most notably for the Boston Red Sox. For four years, he held the major league record for the highest career winning percentage by a pitcher with at least 200 decisions. He retired with the fourth highest percentage in history, and the highest by aright-hander since... read full bio
Former professional basketball player Christian Laettners hall-of-fame career for the Duke Blue Devils is recognized as one of the greatest in NCAA history. Raised in Angola, New York, Christian attributes his determination and competitive drive to his brother, who bulled him as a boy. During his college years playing on the basketball team, he scored over 2,000 points, which set... read full bio
