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| + | |finalteam=Dallas Cowboys |
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| + | * [[Dallas Cowboys]] ({{NFL Year|1979}}–{{NFL Year|1988}}) |
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| + | * [[Denver Broncos]] ({{NFL Year|1989}})* |
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| + | * Honorable Mention All-Pacific Coast (1978) |
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| + | * [[All-Pro]] [[UPI]] NFC selection (1985) |
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| − | '''Douglas Durant Cosbie''' (born March 27, 1956 |
+ | '''Douglas Durant Cosbie''' (born March 27, 1956) is a former professional [[American football]] player in the [[National Football League]] who was drafted by the [[Dallas Cowboys]] in the third round of the [[1979 NFL Draft]]. A 6'6", 236-lb. [[tight end]] from [[Santa Clara University]], Cosbie played his entire NFL career for the Cowboys from 1979 to 1988. He was a three-time [[Pro Bowl]] selection from 1983 to 1985. |
==Early years== |
==Early years== |
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| ⚫ | Cosbie is a graduate of [[Saint Francis High School (Mountain View)|Saint Francis High School]] in [[Mountain View, California]]. In 1973, he helped the Lancers reach the finals of the [[Central Coast Section]] playoffs, before losing the title game 32-30 to [[Saratoga High School (California)|Saratoga High School]]. In 1974, he was part of the first Santa Clara Valley All-Star Football Game, playing with the North team. |
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| − | In 1974, he was part of the first Santa Clara Valley All-Star Football Game, playing with the North team. |
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==College career== |
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| + | After high school he moved on to [[De Anza College]]. He transferred to the [[College of the Holy Cross]] but lasted less than a year there, before transferring again to [[Santa Clara University]], where he was a three-year starter at a [[tight end]] for head coach [[Pat Malley]]. In the 1978 Spring Game, he ran over the strong safety (Dan Keefe) twice, knocking him unconscious both times. Coach Malley insisted that Cosbie had actually let up just before impact. He finished his college career as Santa Clara's top receiving tight end with 120 receptions, 1,721 receiving yards, 14.3 yards per reception and 10 [[touchdowns]].<ref>http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=861&dat=19820509&id=EWVfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=GV4NAAAAIBAJ&pg=5944,2485553</ref> His records were eventually broken by [[Brent Jones]].<ref>http://www.santaclarasports.org/halloffame/</ref> For his achievements, Cosbie was inducted into the [[Santa Clara University]] Athletic Hall of Fame. |
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| − | He received a scholarship offer to play [[American football|football]] at [[Santa Clara University]]. |
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| − | Cosbie started for four seasons as a [[tight end]] for head coach [[Pat Malley]]. |
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| − | He finished his college career as Santa Clara's top receiving [[tight end]], with 120 receptions, 1,721 receiving yards, 14.3 yards per reception and 10 [[touchdowns]]. His records were eventually broken by [[Brent Jones]]. |
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| − | For his achievements, Cosbie was inducted into the [[Santa Clara University]] Athletic Hall of Fame. |
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==Professional career== |
==Professional career== |
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===Dallas Cowboys=== |
===Dallas Cowboys=== |
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| − | + | Cosbie was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round of the [[1979 NFL Draft]].<ref>http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1298&dat=19790521&id=XONNAAAAIBAJ&sjid=mYsDAAAAIBAJ&pg=1536,3228395</ref> That year, the Cowboys were placed in the third round just ahead of the [[San Francisco 49ers]]. The Cowboys' draft strategy through that time was to take the highest-ranked player on their draft board, regardless of position. When the Cowboys' turn came up in the third round, the highest rated player on their board was [[Joe Montana]]. However, feeling that the [[quarterback]] position was in excellent shape with [[Roger Staubach]] and [[Danny White]], and needing a tight end, the Cowboys went off their strategy and drafted Cosbie.<ref>http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d825e0e26/printable/thirty-years-later-memories-of-the-catch-still-linger</ref> The 49ers ended selecting Montana. |
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| − | By his third season in Dallas, he was sharing the starting |
+ | By his third season in Dallas, he was sharing the starting tight end spot with [[Billy Joe DuPree]] and eventually replaced him in [[1982 NFL season|1982]]. |
| − | Although he was an effective blocker, he became more of a receiving threat than any previous Cowboys [[tight end]]. He caught over 60 passes in a season twice during his career, and set team records for a [[tight end]] with catches and yards per season, which have since been broken by [[Jay Novacek]] |
+ | Although he was an effective blocker, he became more of a receiving threat than any previous Cowboys [[tight end]]. He caught over 60 passes in a season twice during his career, and set team records for a [[tight end]] with catches and yards per season and career, which have since been broken by [[Jay Novacek]] and [[Jason Witten]]. In [[1982 NFL season|1982]], he lost his starting job to [[Thornton Chandler]]. |
| − | Cosbie caught 300 passes for 3,728 yards and 30 [[touchdown]]s and also had 22 catches for 243 yards and 3 [[ |
+ | Cosbie caught 300 passes for 3,728 yards and 30 [[touchdown]]s and also had 22 catches for 243 yards and 3 [[touchdown]]s in 7 playoff games. He still ranks seventh in franchise history in receptions. He made three straight [[Pro Bowl]]s from [[1984 Pro Bowl|1983]] to [[1986 Pro Bowl|1985]]. In [[1985 NFL season|1985]], he was named to the [[UPI]] All-Pro NFC team.<ref>http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=191&dat=19851219&id=z2JSAAAAIBAJ&sjid=sC4DAAAAIBAJ&pg=6753,4689398</ref> |
| − | He is part of the Cowboys franchise's legacy of great |
+ | He is part of the Cowboys franchise's legacy of great tight ends that includes: [[Jim Doran]], [[Lee Folkins]], [[Pettis Norman]], [[Mike Ditka]], [[Billy Joe DuPree]], [[Jackie Smith]], [[Jay Novacek]] and [[Jason Witten]]. |
===Denver Broncos=== |
===Denver Broncos=== |
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| − | In [[1989 NFL season|1989]], he was left unprotected by the Cowboys in [[Plan B free agency]] and signed with the [[Denver Broncos]]. He decided to retire during training camp that season, after playing for 10 years in the [[NFL]] and also in three [[NFC Championship game]]s. |
+ | In [[1989 NFL season|1989]], he was left unprotected by the Cowboys in [[Plan B free agency]] and signed with the [[Denver Broncos]].<ref>http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=861&dat=19890331&id=fOdaAAAAIBAJ&sjid=boAMAAAAIBAJ&pg=7160,6377456</ref> He decided to retire during training camp that season, after playing for 10 years in the [[NFL]] and also in three [[NFC Championship game]]s.<ref>http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2245&dat=19890804&id=DYQzAAAAIBAJ&sjid=yzIHAAAAIBAJ&pg=5584,5842618</ref> |
==Coaching career== |
==Coaching career== |
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| − | 1990 volunteer assistant coach at [[Santa Clara University]]. |
+ | *1990, volunteer assistant coach at [[Santa Clara University]]. |
| + | *1993–1994, assistant to [[head coach]] [[Bill Walsh (American football coach)|Bill Walsh]] at [[Stanford University]] |
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| − | + | *1995–1996, athletic director and head football coach of Division III [[Menlo College]] |
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| + | *1997–1998, offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach of Division I [[University of California, Berkeley|California University]]<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.calbears.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30100&ATCLID=207742271 |title=Doug Cosbie and Monte Clark Resign |publisher=Cal Athletics |date=November 22, 1998 |accessdate=May 6, 2014 |quote=served as the Bears offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach for the past two seasons }}</ref> |
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| − | + | *2000, head football coach of the [[XFL]] Los Angeles Dragons |
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| + | *2013–present, head football coach of the Kamehameha Warriors |
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| − | 1997-1998, offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach of Division I [[California University]]. |
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| − | 2000, head football coach of the [[XFL]] [[Los Angeles Dragons]]. |
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| − | 2010, head football coach of semi-professional team in Italy. |
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==Business career== |
==Business career== |
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| − | Cosbie worked in Hollywood from 2006-2010 for Shangri-La Entertainment. |
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| + | ==External links== |
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| + | * [http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=861&dat=19870805&id=-51HAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ZX8MAAAAIBAJ&pg=6007,6771466 Forgotten Cosbie Back in Picture] |
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| − | *[http://www.nfl.com/player/dougcosbie/2512029/profile NFL Profile] |
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+ | | ALTERNATIVE NAMES = Cosbie, Douglas Durant |
| − | | SHORT DESCRIPTION = American football player |
+ | | SHORT DESCRIPTION = American football player and coach |
| DATE OF BIRTH = March 27, 1956 |
| DATE OF BIRTH = March 27, 1956 |
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Latest revision as of 19:23, 21 August 2014
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| Tight end | |
| Personal information | |
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| Date of birth: March 27, 1956 | |
| Place of birth: Palo Alto, California | |
| High School: Saint Francis | |
| Height: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | Weight: 236 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: Santa Clara | |
| NFL Draft: 1979 / Round: 3 / Pick: 76 | |
| Debuted in 1979 for the Dallas Cowboys | |
| Last played in 1988 for the Dallas Cowboys | |
| Career history | |
* Dallas Cowboys ( 1979– 1988)
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| Roster status: Retired | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| * Honorable Mention All-Pacific Coast (1978) | |
| Games | 144 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
| Stats at pro-football-reference.com | |
| Stats at DatabaseFootball.com | |
Douglas Durant Cosbie (born March 27, 1956) is a former professional American football player in the National Football League who was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round of the 1979 NFL Draft. A 6'6", 236-lb. tight end from Santa Clara University, Cosbie played his entire NFL career for the Cowboys from 1979 to 1988. He was a three-time Pro Bowl selection from 1983 to 1985.
Early years
Cosbie is a graduate of Saint Francis High School in Mountain View, California. In 1973, he helped the Lancers reach the finals of the Central Coast Section playoffs, before losing the title game 32-30 to Saratoga High School. In 1974, he was part of the first Santa Clara Valley All-Star Football Game, playing with the North team.
College career
After high school he moved on to De Anza College. He transferred to the College of the Holy Cross but lasted less than a year there, before transferring again to Santa Clara University, where he was a three-year starter at a tight end for head coach Pat Malley. In the 1978 Spring Game, he ran over the strong safety (Dan Keefe) twice, knocking him unconscious both times. Coach Malley insisted that Cosbie had actually let up just before impact. He finished his college career as Santa Clara's top receiving tight end with 120 receptions, 1,721 receiving yards, 14.3 yards per reception and 10 touchdowns.[1] His records were eventually broken by Brent Jones.[2] For his achievements, Cosbie was inducted into the Santa Clara University Athletic Hall of Fame.
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
Cosbie was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round of the 1979 NFL Draft.[3] That year, the Cowboys were placed in the third round just ahead of the San Francisco 49ers. The Cowboys' draft strategy through that time was to take the highest-ranked player on their draft board, regardless of position. When the Cowboys' turn came up in the third round, the highest rated player on their board was Joe Montana. However, feeling that the quarterback position was in excellent shape with Roger Staubach and Danny White, and needing a tight end, the Cowboys went off their strategy and drafted Cosbie.[4] The 49ers ended selecting Montana.
By his third season in Dallas, he was sharing the starting tight end spot with Billy Joe DuPree and eventually replaced him in 1982.
Although he was an effective blocker, he became more of a receiving threat than any previous Cowboys tight end. He caught over 60 passes in a season twice during his career, and set team records for a tight end with catches and yards per season and career, which have since been broken by Jay Novacek and Jason Witten. In 1982, he lost his starting job to Thornton Chandler.
Cosbie caught 300 passes for 3,728 yards and 30 touchdowns and also had 22 catches for 243 yards and 3 touchdowns in 7 playoff games. He still ranks seventh in franchise history in receptions. He made three straight Pro Bowls from 1983 to 1985. In 1985, he was named to the UPI All-Pro NFC team.[5]
He is part of the Cowboys franchise's legacy of great tight ends that includes: Jim Doran, Lee Folkins, Pettis Norman, Mike Ditka, Billy Joe DuPree, Jackie Smith, Jay Novacek and Jason Witten.
Denver Broncos
In 1989, he was left unprotected by the Cowboys in Plan B free agency and signed with the Denver Broncos.[6] He decided to retire during training camp that season, after playing for 10 years in the NFL and also in three NFC Championship games.[7]
Coaching career
- 1990, volunteer assistant coach at Santa Clara University.
- 1993–1994, assistant to head coach Bill Walsh at Stanford University
- 1995–1996, athletic director and head football coach of Division III Menlo College
- 1997–1998, offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach of Division I California University[8]
- 2000, head football coach of the XFL Los Angeles Dragons
- 2009–2010, head football coach of the Sacramento High School
- 2013–present, head football coach of the Kamehameha Warriors
Business career
Cosbie worked in Hollywood from 2006 to 2010 for Shangri-La Entertainment. He is also co-owner of The La Jolla Group, along with fellow Santa Clara University athletes, Rich Brown and Kurt Rambis.
References
- ↑ http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=861&dat=19820509&id=EWVfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=GV4NAAAAIBAJ&pg=5944,2485553
- ↑ http://www.santaclarasports.org/halloffame/
- ↑ http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1298&dat=19790521&id=XONNAAAAIBAJ&sjid=mYsDAAAAIBAJ&pg=1536,3228395
- ↑ http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d825e0e26/printable/thirty-years-later-memories-of-the-catch-still-linger
- ↑ http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=191&dat=19851219&id=z2JSAAAAIBAJ&sjid=sC4DAAAAIBAJ&pg=6753,4689398
- ↑ http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=861&dat=19890331&id=fOdaAAAAIBAJ&sjid=boAMAAAAIBAJ&pg=7160,6377456
- ↑ http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2245&dat=19890804&id=DYQzAAAAIBAJ&sjid=yzIHAAAAIBAJ&pg=5584,5842618
- ↑ "Doug Cosbie and Monte Clark Resign". Cal Athletics. November 22, 1998. http://www.calbears.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30100&ATCLID=207742271. Retrieved May 6, 2014. "served as the Bears offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach for the past two seasons"
External links
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