Tony Fitzpatrick 1983 Miami Championship
October 21, 2019
Hosted by Darryl Oliver
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Tony Fitzpatrick born April16,1961, St. Petersburg, FL, A standout at Seminole High School in St. Petersburg, FL,MVP of state All-Star game ,Three-year starter at Seminole, set a school record as a senior with 143 tackles.First team All-State selection. Earnings a scholarship to The University of Miami in 1980. At Miami Tony was called "rock of Miami Hurricanes defense" by Howard Schnellenberger, two year starter. played nearly every down in 1983, bench presses 520 pounds and squats 450. Ended 1982 season as Miami's number four tackler, recorded 42 tackles in 1983 along with three QB sacks and one fumble recovery, All-South Independent and AP Honorable Mention All-American in 1983 and a National Championship over Nebraska. Acquired: Draft by the Houston Gamblers with fifth selection in the 1984 USFL open draft seventh round, 128th selection overall.
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Sports Info U.M is hosted by former NCAA champions and NFL player Darryl Oliver. Darryl has extensive knowledge of football in the training camps, on the field and everywhere in between. He will use his past experience to focus on football drafts, offseason stories, and gridiron play by plays, while simultaneously discussing the hot and cold of the current sports scene. Darryl has an extensive list of guests ranging from Hall of Fame coaches, to current NFL players to add suspense and ingenuity to his already entertaining show.
Darryl Oliver
Darryl Oliver won his first state championship in high school playing for Palatka High in 1981. He was a NCAA champion and NFL player for the University of Miami, Seattle Seahawks and Atlanta Falcons. He played on Miami’s 1983 football team to help them win Florida’s first NCAA championship. Darryl is just as energetic teaching and coaching high school, as he was playing running back for the Ibis’. Playing under coaches like Howard Schnellenberger and Jimmy Johnson, Darryl has obtained an outlook for sports that is sought after by many and adored by more. Darryl has coached at high schools all over North and South Florida as an Assistant Coach, a Running Back Coach and as an Offensive Coordinator His opinions on football and sports in general will leave you at the edge of your seat and will keep your ears on the speakers waiting for more.