 Philip Rivers in practice on the USS Ronald Reagan. | |
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| Date of birth: December 8, 1981 | |
| Place of birth: Decatur, Alabama | |
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| 2004 for the San Diego Chargers | |
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| College: North Carolina State | |
| NFL Draft: 2004 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4 | |
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| TD-INT | 44-25 |
| Passing yards | 6,688 |
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Philip Rivers (born December 8, 1981 in Decatur, Alabama) is an American football player who plays quarterback for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Decatur is a city in Limestone and Morgan Counties in the US state of Alabama. American football, known in the United States and Canada simply as football, is a competitive Team sport known for mixing strategy with Quarterback ( QB) is a position in American and Canadian football. The San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego California. The National Football League ( NFL) is the largest professional American football league. He was drafted by the New York Giants with the fourth overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft. The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York City suburb of East Rutherford New Jersey. The 2004 National Football League Draft, took place on April 24 and April 25 2004 at the theater at Madison Square Garden. However, a draft-day trade sent Rivers, as well as the Giants' first- and fifth-round picks in the 2005 NFL Draft to the Chargers in return for Eli Manning. The 2004 National Football League Draft, took place on April 24 and April 25 2004 at the theater at Madison Square Garden. The 2005 National Football League Draft took place at the Jacob K Elisha Nelson Manning IV (born January 3 1981 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American football Quarterback for the New York Giants He played college football at North Carolina State. College football is American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, Colleges and military academies North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a public, Coeducational extensive Research University located in Raleigh North Carolina
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Early years
As a youngster, Rivers worked as a waterboy at Decatur High School in Decatur, Alabama, where his dad was the head coach of the football team. Athletics Decatur High is represented each year in the State Playoffs and has won many state championships in Basketball Football Golf Soccer and Cross Country Decatur is a city in Limestone and Morgan Counties in the US state of Alabama. As part of a fifth-grade project, he had to make a poster about his dreams and aspirations. On the poster, he pasted his face over that of a Minnesota Vikings player who had appeared on a cover of Sports Illustrated. The Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based out of Minneapolis Minnesota. [1] He wears number 17 in honor of his father, Steve, who wore the same number in high school. Rivers has worn it since the ninth grade. Rivers' number was retired before his final home game at North Carolina State. North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a public, Coeducational extensive Research University located in Raleigh North Carolina His younger brother Stephen Rivers wishes to follow in his brother's footsteps. He is the quarterback for the Austin High School Black Bears.
Rivers attended Athens High School in Athens, Alabama and was a football star and a good student. Athens is a city in Limestone County, Alabama, United States. He was the starting quarterback and as a senior he completed 109 out of 195 passes attempted (a 55. 9 completion percentage), saw action at free safety, and was the Alabama Player of the Year. He was also an excellent student and graduated with a 4. 0 grade point average.
College career
After high school, Rivers attended North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he played for coach Chuck Amato. North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a public, Coeducational extensive Research University located in Raleigh North Carolina Raleigh (pronounced rah-lee) is the Capital of the State of North Carolina and the county seat of Wake County, USA Chuck Amato (born June 26, 1946 in Easton Pennsylvania) aka "The Chest" was the head football coach of North Carolina State During his collegiate career, Rivers shattered almost every NC State and Atlantic Coast Conference passing record. North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a public, Coeducational extensive Research University located in Raleigh North Carolina The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC is a collegiate athletic league in the United States. His career culminated with his record 51st college start, establishing a new benchmark for consistency in college football. Rivers was a reliable quarterback for the Wolfpack, starting all four years. The Wolfpack went to four consecutive bowl games under the leadership of Rivers, winning three of them, including a New Year's Day victory over the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame in the 2002 Gator Bowl. The University of Notre Dame du Lac (or simply Notre Dame) (ˌnoʊtɚˈdeɪm is a private Roman Catholic Research university located in See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. The Gator Bowl is an annual College football Bowl game that is played at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium in Jacksonville Florida.
Rivers was named ACC Athlete of the Year in 2004 and was also named the game MVP of 4 bowl games, 2 Tangerine Bowls, a Gator Bowl and the 2004 Senior Bowl. The Atlantic Coast Conference Athlete of the Year award is given to the Male and Female athlete who show extraordinary talent throughout the entire season "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " The Champs Sports Bowl is an annual College football Bowl game that is played in Orlando Florida. The Gator Bowl is an annual College football Bowl game that is played at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium in Jacksonville Florida. Senior Bowl is a post-season College football exhibition game played in Mobile Alabama which showcases the best NFL draft prospects of those collegiate Rivers was even named the "Offensive MVP" for NC State in a losing cause to Pittsburgh in 2001's Tangerine Bowl. The Champs Sports Bowl is an annual College football Bowl game that is played in Orlando Florida. He was considered a Heisman candidate by some journalists,[2] but he was not invited to the Heisman Trophy presentation.
NFL career
2004 NFL Draft
After a spectacular senior season at North Carolina State and in the running for the Heisman trophy in 2004, Rivers was projected to be a mid-to-late first round pick in the 2004 NFL Draft. The 2004 National Football League Draft, took place on April 24 and April 25 2004 at the theater at Madison Square Garden. The 2004 National Football League Draft, took place on April 24 and April 25 2004 at the theater at Madison Square Garden. Rivers was viewed by prognosticators as the second or third best quarterback in the draft, behind Eli Manning and Ben Roethlisberger. Elisha Nelson Manning IV (born January 3 1981 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American football Quarterback for the New York Giants Benjamin Todd Roethlisberger (born March 2, 1982, in Lima Ohio) nicknamed Big Ben, is an American football Quarterback Despite Rivers' record of success in college and remarkable accuracy (72% completion percentage for his senior season), questions about his lack of arm strength and his unorthodox side-arm throwing motion put him behind Manning and Roethlisberger on most NFL Draft boards. The pre-draft consensus was that Rivers would be selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 11th pick. The Chargers coveted Eli Manning and wanted to select him with their first round pick, which was also the first overall pick of the draft. Elisha Nelson Manning IV (born January 3 1981 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American football Quarterback for the New York Giants However, after Eli Manning indicated before the draft that he would not sign with the San Diego Chargers, the Chargers were forced to adjust their plans. The San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego California. Rivers was their first alternative to Manning because the Chargers head coach at the time, Marty Schottenheimer, had coached Rivers at the Senior Bowl and he liked what he saw from Rivers. Martin Edward Schottenheimer (born September 23, 1943 in Canonsburg Pennsylvania) is a former American football coach Senior Bowl is a post-season College football exhibition game played in Mobile Alabama which showcases the best NFL draft prospects of those collegiate The Chargers agreed to a trade on draft day with the New York Giants, who possessed the fourth pick of the draft. The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York City suburb of East Rutherford New Jersey. Rivers was selected with the fourth pick by the Giants and his draft rights were traded to the Chargers, along with their 2005 1st round pick (used by San Diego to select Shawne Merriman), 2004 3rd round pick (Nate Kaeding) and 2005 5th round pick (traded to Tampa Bay for veteran left tackle Roman Oben) for the draft rights to Eli Manning, whom the Chargers had selected with the first pick. Shawne DeAndre Merriman (born May 25, 1984 in Washington DC) is an American football Outside linebacker for the San Diego Nate Kaeding (born March 26, 1982) is an American football Placekicker who currently plays for the San Diego Chargers of the Roman Dissake Oben (born October 9, 1972 in Cameroon) is an American football Offensive tackle who currently is a Free Agent in the Rivers was deemed to be a reach selection by San Diego by many draft experts, who believed that they should have selected Ben Roethlisberger who ironically, would go on to lead his team to a 15-1 record that year and a Super Bowl win the next year. Benjamin Todd Roethlisberger (born March 2, 1982, in Lima Ohio) nicknamed Big Ben, is an American football Quarterback The trade results include the NFL naming Merriman the 2005 Defensive Rookie of the Year, and being named to the 2005 Pro Bowl. In addition to Merriman's 2005 Pro Bowl selection, in 2006, Rivers, Merriman and Kaeding made the NFL Pro Bowl while Manning has yet to earn a Pro Bowl selection. However, Manning led the Giants to win Super Bowl XLII on February 3, 2008 and was named MVP of the Super Bowl after defeating the undefeated New England Patriots 17-14 while the San Diego Chargers have yet to win a Super Bowl. Super Bowl XLII featured the National Football Conference (NFC champion New York Giants and the American Football Conference (AFC champion New England The New England Patriots, commonly called the " Pats " by sports writers and fans are a professional American football team based in the Greater Boston
San Diego Chargers
2004-2005
In August 2004, after his trade from the Giants, Rivers signed a 6-year, $40. 5 million contract with the San Diego Chargers that included $14. The San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego California. 5 million in signing bonuses. However, due to a protracted contract negotiation with the San Diego Chargers, Rivers reported to the team during the last week of training camp. As a result, the Chargers gave incumbent quarterback Drew Brees the opportunity to retain his starting job at the beginning of the season. Drew Christopher Brees (born January 15, 1979 in Austin, Texas) is an American football Quarterback for the New With almost no training camp time under his belt, Rivers was unable to wrestle the starting position from Drew Brees during the 2004 preseason. Rivers began the season as the Chargers' third QB option, behind Doug Flutie, but ahead of the #4 QB Cleo Lemon. Douglas Richard Flutie (born October 23, 1962) is a retired American football and Canadian football Quarterback. Cleo Lemon Jr (born August 16, 1979 in) is an American football Quarterback for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football Unfortunately for Rivers, Brees went on to have by far the best season of his career up to that point. By the end of the season, Drew Brees was named to the NFL Pro Bowl and won the NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award. In professional American football, the Pro Bowl is the All-star game of the National Football League (NFL The NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award has been given out after every season since 1972 (except for 1985 Rivers received very limited playing time in the 2004 season, playing in only two games. He only threw passes in the second half of the last game of the 2004 season (a win over Kansas City), by which time the Chargers had already clinched a home playoff spot and the AFC West division title.
Speculation was running rampant over whether or not Rivers would even remain with the team and whether he had a chance to supplant the resurgent Brees. However, Rivers stayed with the organization and was promoted to the #2 QB position after the Chargers released Doug Flutie, who later signed with the New England Patriots. The New England Patriots, commonly called the " Pats " by sports writers and fans are a professional American football team based in the Greater Boston
Rivers was unable to beat out Drew Brees for the starting quarterback job in the Chargers' 2005 training camp and preseason, thus remaining the backup QB for the regular season. In the Chargers' final game of the 2005 season, at home in Qualcomm Stadium, Rivers entered the game after Brees dislocated his right shoulder late in the second quarter due to a hit from Denver Broncos safety John Lynch. Qualcomm Stadium (aka " The Q " " The Murph " formerly known as San Diego Stadium and Jack Murphy Stadium The Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. John Terrence Lynch Jr (born September 25, 1971 in) is an American football safety who is currently a free agent in the National Rivers completed 12 of 22 passing attempts for 115 yards with one interception and two fumbles. The Chargers lost to Denver, 20-7. However, Rivers led the Chargers on their only scoring drive that game, which culminated in a 4-yard TD run by RB LaDainian Tomlinson. LaDainian Tomlinson (born June 23, 1979) is an American football player who currently plays Running back for the San Diego Chargers
2006 -
After the 2005 season, Drew Brees was not re-signed (partly due to the injury suffered in the Denver game) by the Chargers, instead signing a large contract that included sizeable guaranteed money with the New Orleans Saints during the 2006 free agency period. The New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans Louisiana. Many doubted the Chargers' decision to change quarterbacks as they were a Super Bowl contender, believing that Rivers' inexperience would hinder them. professional American football, the Super Bowl is the Championship game of the National Football League (NFL Rivers was named the Chargers' starter going into training camp. Expectations were high for Rivers due to the large amount of talent on the San Diego Chargers' offense and the performance of his peers from the 2004 draft (Eli Manning and Ben Roethlisberger) as starters. Elisha Nelson Manning IV (born January 3 1981 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American football Quarterback for the New York Giants Benjamin Todd Roethlisberger (born March 2, 1982, in Lima Ohio) nicknamed Big Ben, is an American football Quarterback
Football Outsiders projected that Rivers would become an NFL star before the 2006 season due to his spectacular completion percentage in college (72% as a senior). Football Outsiders ( FO) is a website started in 2003 which focuses on advanced statistical analysis of the NFL. The following terms are used in American football and Canadian football, but see also the Glossary of Canadian football. After just 5 NFL starts, Rivers was named the second best NFL quarterback under 25 years of age by Sports Illustrated[3] and drew numerous comparisons to Dan Marino for his quick release and pocket presence. Sports Illustrated is an American Sports Magazine owned by media conglomerate Time Warner. Daniel Constantine Marino Jr (born September 15, 1961 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania) is a Polish - Italian American Hall of [4].
On September 11, 2006, Rivers made his first start in pro football against the Oakland Raiders. Rivers managed the game well despite only passing 11 times, but completed 8 passes as well as one TD in a 27-0 rout of the Raiders. After his first game, Rivers led the NFL in QB rating with 133. 9. [5]
The fifth week of the season, the reigning Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers came to town and Bill Cowher's defensive game plan revolved around stopping Ladainian Tomlinson. professional American football, the Super Bowl is the Championship game of the National Football League (NFL William Laird Cowher (born May 8, 1957) is a former American football coach and player LaDainian Tomlinson (born June 23, 1979) is an American football player who currently plays Running back for the San Diego Chargers This game marked a turning point for Rivers, who aided by head coach Marty Schottenheimer's opening of the playbook, proceeded to take the game on his shoulders and lead the team in a come-from-behind victory throwing 24-of-37 for 242 yards and two TDs, winning 23-13. Martin Edward Schottenheimer (born September 23, 1943 in Canonsburg Pennsylvania) is a former American football coach [6] This was LT's favorite "Rivers Moment" from 2006 remarking, "It was just the simple fact that we couldn't run the ball and he had to win the game for us, and he did. "[7]"
On November 12, 2006, Rivers had the best game of his short career and led the San Diego Chargers to an improbable comeback against the Cincinnati Bengals. Down 28-7 at halftime, Rivers led the Chargers on six drives culminating in touchdowns. After driving in for the Chargers first touchdown after halftime, Nick Hardwick, River's center, reminisced about Rivers, mimicking his southern drawl, "He's yelling 'Y'all don't think we're out of this' to the Bengals. Nicholas Adam Hardwick (born September 2, 1981 in Indianapolis Indiana) is an American football center for the San Diego Center ( C) is a position in American football and Canadian football ( spelled centre in Canadian English) When he said that, I said, 'Shoot, I guess we ain't out of this. Right on. '"[8] Rivers himself threw for 337 yards and three touchdown passes, while LaDainian Tomlinson scored three of his four rushing touchdowns. San Diego outscored Cincinnati 42-13 in the second half winning the game 49-41, matching the biggest comeback in 23 years for the Chargers. [9]
Then the very next week against what was considered at the time to be a strong Denver Broncos defense, the Chargers became the first team in history to win back-to-back games after trailing by 17 or more points and also the first team to win four straight when allowing at least 24 points in each game. [10] Rivers led several 4th quarter comebacks in 2006, and posted the league's highest 4th quarter quarterback rating. As a result of a stellar performance throughout the season, Rivers was selected to the 2007 Pro Bowl. The 2007 AFC-NFC Pro Bowl took place on February 10, 2007, at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. After a 14-2 season the Chargers were set to play the New England Patriots in the divisional round of the playoffs. The New England Patriots, commonly called the " Pats " by sports writers and fans are a professional American football team based in the Greater Boston The Patriots won 24-21.
For the 2007 season a new coach, Norv Turner, took over the Chargers, and after a 1-3 start, the Chargers found their groove and finished 11-5, winning the AFC West for the second straight year. Norval Eugene Turner (born May 17, 1952 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina) is the Head coach for the National Football League The AFC West is a division of the National Football League 's American Football Conference. The Chargers also won their first two playoff games since the 1994 season, beating the Tennessee Titans and the Indianapolis Colts before falling to the Patriots in the AFC Championship Game 21-12. The Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville Tennessee. The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis Indiana. The American Football Conference Championship Game, otherwise known as AFC Championship Game, is one of the two Semi-final matches of the National Football League
Following the playoff loss, Rivers revealed that he required surgery to repair his Anterior cruciate ligament, an injury he'd played through during the Chargers' playoff run - this operation would require 6 months recovery. The anterior cruciate ligament (or ACL) is one of the four major Ligaments of the Knee. However, Rivers promised to be back in time for training camp before the start of the 2008 season[11]
Personal
He is named after Philip the Apostle. In the National Football League, NFL Training Camp refers to the time before the season commences The 2008 NFL Season is the 89th season of the National Football League, the major professional American football league in the United States Saint Philip was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. Later Christian traditions describe Philip as the apostle who proselytized in [12]
He appeared on the EWTN television series, 'Life on the Rock'. The Eternal Word Television Network ("EWTN" is a US -based broadcasting network that carries Catholic -themed programming Rivers is a co-owner of D1 Sports Training in Huntsville, AL. He is a devout Roman Catholic, speaking frequently to young people about chastity and living their lives for Christ.
Rivers is a close friend of San Diego Padres pitcher Jake Peavy.
References
- ^ JockBio: Philip Rivers Biography
- ^ "GEORGIA TECH 29, N.C. STATE 21: CONTAINING RIVERS: Heisman hopeful battered in defeat," The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, October 5, 2003.
- ^ SI.com - Photo Gallery - Ranking Top 10 Young QBs:
25 and Under - ^ Focus on Philip at StateFans Nation
- ^ NFL Game Center: Game Recap - San Diego Chargers at Oakland Raiders - 2006 1
- ^ NFL Game Center: Game Recap - Pittsburgh Steelers at San Diego Chargers - 2006 5
- ^ http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=257188 SportingNews. com
- ^ SportingNews.com - Your expert source for NFL Football stats, scores, standings, blogs and fantasy news from NFL Football columnists
- ^ NFL Game Center: Game Recap - San Diego Chargers at Cincinnati Bengals - 2006 10
- ^ NFL Game Center: Game Recap - San Diego Chargers at Denver Broncos - 2006 11
- ^ Sky Sports | NFL | News | Rivers set for surgery
- ^ Chargers.com - Team » Roster » #17 Philip Rivers | QB
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