2. In 1897 a touchdown earned 5 points; it increased to 6 points in 1912.

St. Louis Rams. One day after the 2011 regular season finale, the Rams fired both the head coach and the general manager.

Arizona Cardinals. Kliff Kingsbury was head coach of the Texas Tech football team from 2013Ð2018.

Nation's Best Defensive Back. The winner of the Jim Thorpe Award is determined by a committee of former players, coaches, journalists, and representatives of major conferences.

A Fierce Warrior From Scandinavia. The Minnesota Vikings take their name from sea-faring warriors of the 1100's.

Kyle Orton. Kyle Orton was waived by the Broncos on November 22, 2011.