Jan. 15, 2013
A brief look at how former Longhorns performed for their teams in last weekend's NFL playoffs.
AFC
Baltimore Ravens (12-6)
PK Justin Tucker went 1-for-1 (47) on FGs and 5-for-5 on PATs in Baltimore’s 38-35 double overtime victory over the Denver Broncos in an AFC Divisional Playoff game on Saturday. CB Chykie Brown recorded five tackles and one pass defended.
NFC
Atlanta Falcons (14-3)
OL Justin Blalock helped the Falcons offense gain 417 total yards (167 rushing/250 passing) in Atlanta’s 30-28 victory over the Seattle Seahawks in a NFC Divisional Playoff game on Sunday.
Green Bay Packers (12-6)
TE Jermichael Finley recorded four catches for 35 yards in Green Bay’s 45-31 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in a NFC Divisional Playoff game on Saturday. RB Cedric Benson was not active for this game.
San Francisco 49ers (12-4-1)
G Leonard Davis helped the San Francisco offense gain 579 total yards (323 rushing/256 passing) in San Francisco’s 45-31 victory over the Green Bay Packers in a NFC Divisional Playoff game on Saturday. CB Tarell Brown recorded one tackle, one interception and one pass defended.
Seattle Seahawks (12-6)
S Earl Thomas recorded four tackles, one interception and one pass defended in Seattle’s 30-28 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in a NFC Divisional Playoff game on Sunday.
Texas has six total players competing in the AFC/NFC Championship games with at least one player on each roster for Atlanta, Baltimore, New England (
Kyle Hix - IR) and San Francisco. This includes players listed on the active roster, injured reserve and practice squad.
Texas is one of eight schools that are guaranteed to have an alumnus earn a Super Bowl ring. Florida, Miami (Fla.), Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Oregon, Tennessee and UCF round out the list.
The Longhorns are also guaranteed to have a former player on the winning Super Bowl team for the sixth-straight season. It's also the ninth-consecutive year a Longhorn will play in the Super Bowl.
Only three schools - Miami, Oregon and Florida - have more former players still remaining on playoff team rosters.
Schools with the Most Players in AFC/NFC Championship Games
(as of Jan. 14/compiled by UCF)
| 1. |
Miami (Fla.) |
12 |
| 2. |
Oregon |
7 |
|
Florida |
7 |
| 4. |
Texas |
6 |
|
Alabama |
6 |
|
Ohio State |
6 |
|
Iowa |
6 |
|
South Carolina |
6 |
|
Syracuse |
6 |
