By Teaganne Finn. That's how you become a technician.". I was in love with Sandra Lewis and I was sad because I just wanted to go home and see Sandra! Go on the field with punter AJ Cole as he was mic'd up during the 2023 Pro Bowl NFC vs. AFC Flag Football game at Allegiant Stadium. He has been a contributor to Dave Campbell's Texas Football since 1980, serving as high school editor from 1984 through 2000 and as Managing Editor from 1990 through 2004. "That didn't really work out.". Head Coach Josh McDaniels discusses evaluating the quarterback prospects, the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, running back Josh Jacobs, his mindset for the offseason and more. Six of his 13 interceptions led to Raiders points, and he would have had 16 regular-season picks but for three being nullified by penalties against Oakland. "It was tremendous stuff. He had lost the original under strange circumstances. Coach Thomas was coaching me up mentally and physically for 60 days in June and July. That was an awesome interview. I cried on Saturday because I didn't wanna play safety. Personnel deployment is the most visible indicator of the importance television networks give to a story. Willie Brown was my great coach in the NFL who coached me up. Get to know Raiderette Kylee as she enters her rookie season. It's hard to believe, maybe, but 20 years have passed since Hayes had one of the most dominant defensive seasons in NFL history. What made him and Hall-of-Fame corner Mike Haynes dueling A sides for the Oakland/Los Angeles. [6] His best performance was probably in Super Bowl XVIII. Hayes was commonly referred to as "the Judge" and also as "Lester the Molester" because of his bump and run coverage. It's all based on Pat Thomas. Forty-plus-year-old Takhar made the four-and-a-half drive from Santa Clarita to get two posters and one football signed. His total of 18 is five more than anyone else has had since 1960. Heaven became elusive after the '80 season, when the NFL adopted a rule prohibiting adhesive substances such as stickum. (AP Photo). "Prior to meeting Wanda, I was biblically illiterate. Hayes played his entire 10-year career with the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders. Quarterback star-power: The game featured a historic . It was a day where Arkansas got break after break. Parade that is held in his honor in Las Vegas with President Sandra Morgan serving as the Grand Marshal. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. "I'm sick of seeing KC win," he said. I believed in Coach Madden, but first I tried Plan B: go to Mr. Al Davis. You have to focus on your technique and game plan.". Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. "Everything I did was based on team," he said. "I could not catch a cold in Antarctica, " Hayes said of those last six seasons. PFR HOF Monitor: 81.78 (29th among DB, average HOF DB is 98.02). We crushed #20, Earl Campbell. And come back to CS MORE OFTEN. Hayes became known for two things during his glory days: Stickum and stuttering. These gaudy numbers raise one question: Why did teams keep throwing at him? Charlie Sumner, Oakland's defensive coordinator in '80, left Hayes all alone on his side of the field, which helps explain the temptation for opposing quarterbacks. You've got to go left just like you go right. The back-and-forth began Friday with a tweet from White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. Watch quarterback Derek Carr's highlights from the Precision Passing Challenge during the Pro Bowl Skills Showdown. 68 Year Old Aquarius #30. They cheer and it turns into a roar. Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders discusses the Silver and Black, Las Vegas and the evolution of football on the red carpet at the NFL Honors in Phoenix. Lester Hayes was half of the finest cornerback tandem in NFL history, but he was never the B side. And this year because it's broadcasting the Super Bowl matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and the LA Rams, NBC's got him. Hayes needed any edge he could get, playing corner on an island in the Raiders' hard-charging defense. I could catch a football behind my back on one knee. He has several rooms full of sports memorabilia at his house. I was crying because I had to stay here. He's also The Chronicle's golf columnist, covering the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and all major championships in Northern California. Thirty years after the Super Bowl came to his hometown during his senior year at Wheatley High School, Hayes is a finalist for election Saturday to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Chronicle photo by Kurt Rogers, Lester Hayes' hands still sport two Super Bowl rings - but no stickum. He's a linebacker. But he did something for me. Get to know Raiderette Jennifer as she enters her third season as a Raiderette. You rush seven. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. Yainer Diaz becomes first Astros hitter to violate new MLB rules. I've watched Coach Fisher. Los Angeles Raiders Lester Hayes gives the number one sign after he helped to recover a blocked punt in the end zone for the first score of the game against the Washington Redskins in Tampa, Jan. 22, 1984. Hayes also had four interceptions nullified by penalties; he picked off five more in the playoffs. He was so Happy! That's what I remember of Kyle Field. [1] "I remember waking up nights and gasping for air. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. I think back and it makes me wanna cry. They will make every Texas A&M fan happy. I teach them and coach them up mentally. LESTER HOLT: You were interviewed a year ago about the Super Bowl, and you expressed hope that come this year they'd be able to fill the stands again with people. There were a ton of fantastic coaches on that staff. Ahead of Super Bowl LVII, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell shared his thoughts on the 2023 Pro Bowl Games, Las Vegas and Allegiant Stadium. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Tied with Willie Brown as the all-time #Raiders interceptor. That was the foundation on Saturdays with Pat Thomas and was my foundation on Sundays with Willie Brown. "GMFB" discusses which QBs to watch at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Lester. Hayes penned his autograph and seven inscriptions on Jacopetti's Raiders' helmet. Portions of the interview will air on Sunday's pre-game show in what has become something of a presidential . It wasn't until age 44 that he underwent the first of three operations to relieve the problem. Raiders legend and Fox Sports analyst Howie Long discusses the Silver and Black. Watch wide receiver Davante Adams' top plays from his first season in the Silver and Black. time constraints on social media interaction, return on time investment. [2] Hayes and his thirteen interceptions in 1980 is tied for second most in a season all-time and the most in the last 40 seasons. I trained every day. [12] Hayes would later state that alongside lingering thumb injuries, the Stickum ban contributed to a decline in his later career. Your technique coach is very important. The short version: Hayes took out a loan on the ring to pay for emergency dental work in Reno. He didn't let the magnitude of competing on the biggest stage impact his performance. Without it, he once said, "I could not catch a cold, buck naked, in Antarctica.". I was a tough Texan. (Mad Dog Robertson was/is the man! I couldn't believe it. It gave me a lot of needed confidence.". Wide receiver Davante Adams discusses quarterback Jarrett Stidham's performance against the 49ers, running back Josh Jacobs and more. In 2021, Kroichick earned an Associated Press Sports Editors Top 10 award for his feature on Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee conquering cancer. And that apparently is going to be the case. Watch as the Raiders, the Dairy Council of Nevada and kicker Daniel Carlson present Shadow Ridge High School with a $10,000 grant to promote health, wellness and physical activity. I'm shocked that I'm on the all-time depth chart and I'm on the list I'm a linebacker! He never had more than four interceptions in a season again; after collecting 20 in two seasons (1979-80), he had only 14 in his final six seasons (1981-86). Dude was and still is just ridiculously entertaining both on and off the field. He made us smarter. Find out more. While Hayes still waits. Cornerback Nate Hobbs on preparing for the regular-season finale against the Chiefs, Bills safety Damar Hamlin and more. Can you use your left hand, arm, shoulder, foot, and hip like you use your right? Soon I've got to get back because I'm excited for Coach Fisher! ". He said Lester had a stutter and was afraid of his own shadow. I used to play basketball with Lester Hays, Jacob Green and some others most afternoons at G. Rollie White. Hayes elevated his level of play during the Raiders' 1980 Super-Bowl Championship season. W&P Porter bowl review: A container that makes office Why every Californian needs an air quality monitor, Your Privacy Choices (Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). Harp Takhar, Josh Jacopetti and Christopher Sneed were all smiles after meeting Hayes on Friday. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Quarterback Jarrett Stidham throws a 22-yard laser to wide receiver Davante Adams during the second quarter against the Chiefs. Super Bowl XVIII Jan. 22, 1984 . Hayes elevated his level of play during the Raiders' 1980 Super-Bowl Championship season. inHouston,TX, College: "There's normally a bounce or a juggle off a defensive back's anatomy. "Art Monk would physically and mentally intimidate people," Hayes said. "Lester is a legend. NEW YORK -- After a day of mixed signals, President Joe Biden will grant the traditional Super Bowl pregame interview to the little-known Fox Soul entertainment streaming service. "These hands were clubs and claws. They are widely reckoned as being the prototypes for a generation of speedy and physical cornerbacks.[8]. But nope, that was not a destination of mine. "That is not a spoken situation. Hayes was a one time All-Pro (1980) and a five-time Pro Bowler (19801984). The official Super Bowl LVIII football made the trip from the Valley to Allegiant Stadium as the countdown is on for the big game in Las Vegas. Hayes had a league-leading 13 interceptions in the regular season one off Night Train Lane 's mark and another five in Oakland's four playoff games. 37 Position: Cornerback Personal information Born: (1955-01-22) January 22, 1955(age 67)Houston, Texas, U.S. Report: Houston is the No. February 11, 2022. "Few interceptions in the NFL are caught cleanly," he said. I was a senior at Wheatley High School and here is the head coach visiting me? You have to stop Alabama on 1st and 2nd down to beat them. That's a very important factor: can you stop the run? Lester Hayes was born on January 22, 1955. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 2:31PM. The waves and vibrations make your spine tingle. I trained seven days a week. He owes much of his success to the psychological power of stickum and the contrary nature of Raiders boss Al Davis. Draft: Oakland Raiders in the 5th round (126th overall) of the 1977 NFL Draft. Output includes all passing, rushing, and receiving plays. He was also known for using Stickum before it was banned in 1981 by a rule bearing his name. He still stutters, the remnants of a speech problem he's battled most of his life. During his conversation with NBC News' Lester Holt that aired in the lead-up to the Super Bowl, President Joe Biden called upon the NFL to live up to its previously stated intention to hire. You gotta show it. NBC scored the first sit-down TV interview of 2022 with President Joe Biden, courtesy of the network broadcasting the Super Bowl between the Cincinnati Bengals and LA Rams on Sunday. We had to show them how to do all this. All proceeds raised during Lester Hayes' meet-and-greet signing sessions at the Ceres Walmart Supercenter will be donated to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. The Silver and Black Show's Amber Theoharis and James Jones get you ready for the Raiders' Week 18 rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs. I played bump-and-run. I told him I had never backpedaled in my life. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. In 2012, the Professional Football Researchers Association named Hayes to the PFRA Hall of Very Good Class of 2012. January 22,1955 Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. NFL Photos It was at that sixth Pro Bowl, in 1983, that. People said, "No way, Earl Campbell's a super stud!" Quarterback Jarrett Stidham throws a 13-yard completion to wide receiver Davante Adams during the first quarter against the Chiefs. In between signing autographs and posing for pictures on Feb. 10, Hayes declared which NFL team he would be rooting for during Super Bowl 57. Now the voice is deeper and resonant, thanks to voice therapy classes at Howard College, a series of sinus operations that cleared his breathing problems, and a lesson that has served him well in retirement: Slow down. He was hoping Philadelphia beats Kansas City, a long-time rival of the Silver and Black. I wanted to play safety. (39 Interceptions) pic.twitter.com/A0Ki8IWgzA The spotlight of the four Raiders candidates is lit on Lester "The Judge" Hayes. I was a legalized butt whipper! Teaming up with the Dairy Council of Nevada, kicker Daniel Carlson stepped into the Nacho Daddy kitchen and learned how to make "Raider Nachos" with a little bit of a kick. More than 30 years after he left the game, the love of football still flows in paragraph-sized chunks from Hayes, who lives in Modesto, Calif., and coaches a youth league team while also doing charitable work for St. Jude's Research Hospital in Memphis and the Children's Miracle Network. He intercepted 13 passes in '80, one short of the all-time record held by Dick "Night Train" Lane. Hayes totaled seven interceptions, two of which were returned for touchdowns, and two sacks as the Silver and Black won all seven of their playoff games those two years. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? The most important factor in 1976 for me was teaching all my underclassmen how to study film, how to train and how to practice. His greatest moment might have come in Super Bowl XVIII, when he held Redskins receiver Art Monk to one catch in the Raiders' 38-9 victory. Montana, who has led his San Francisco 49ers to three Super Bowl victories in the 1980s, and Elway, who has led his Denver Broncos to three Super Bowl appearances the past four years, are the focal points of Super Bowl XXIV . See the legacy of Hall of Famer Art Shell. A second-round pick starting the 38th game of his career in his . I'm from the old school. We took off our belt and whooped that ass, TWICE! I stayed with it. It's also available for basketball, baseball and hockey. He was known as one of the greatest shutdown cornerbacks in NFL history. The Raiders gave me another Pat Thomas: the great Willie Brown. Watch the Raiders' 10 best plays from the 2022 NFL season. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. He told me, "Nice dunk." Strengthen your left. Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Weight: 200 lb (91 kg) Career information High school: Wheatley(Houston, Texas) College: Texas A&M NFL Draft: 1977 / Round: 5 / Pick: 126 Career history Oakland/ Los Angeles Raiders(1977-1986) All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. After he kept dropping balls in practice his rookie season, he was introduced to stickum by Raiders wide receiver Fred Biletnikoff. Hayes traced the motivation for the rule to commissioner Pete Rozelle and his feud with Raiders owner Al Davis. Hayes helped contribute to the Raiders two Super Bowl wins in 1980 and 1983. Jun 15, 2022 Watch as Raiders legends Lester Hayes and Mike Haynes reunite at Raiders HQ and reflect on their time in the Silver and Black. I was a legalized butt whipper who sacked the quarterback 27 times in nine games. I know football. The reason: Stickum. Lester Hayes weighed 200 lbs (90 kg) when playing. I was very conscious of that. Head Coach Josh McDaniels discusses quarterback Jarrett Stidham's performance against the 49ers, wide receiver Davante Adams, preparing for the Week 18 rematch against the Chiefs and more. 68 Year Old Football Player #5. Not only did Hayes stutter, he was wired on the handfuls of decongestants he took each day to deal with the pain caused by chronic sinus problems. "I grew up a Raider fan," Sneed said. By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. This man was showing me love and it hooked me. Lester Hayes, Oakland Raiders. NBC scored the first sit-down TV interview of 2022 with President Joe Biden, courtesy of the network broadcasting the Super Bowl between the Cincinnati Bengals and LA Rams on Sunday. The best Super Bowl commercials, according to experts Rihanna works it in halftime Super Bowl show and yes, she's pregnant And although he was slightly more serene than Kelce next to him,. Houston pitmaster goes viral after hilarious TV interview, Houston facing severe thunderstorms, possible tornadoes Thursday, Report: Houston ranked No. He totaled a franchise-record 39 interceptions, to go along with seven fumble recoveries in 149 regular-season games. I turned into a newborn baby! You must out train everybody else. VIOLENT AND ELOQUENT. I played lineman at E.O. I'm a linebacker. He was selected NFL AP Defensive Player of the Year. Most Popular #141647. "Let me tell you a story," he said recently. Watch Raider Nation answer questions on the Silver and Black inside Allegiant Stadium. Get to know Raiderette Shayla as she enters her rookie season. I was shocked to win the Defensive Player of the Year. I knew someone who was an upperclassman on the team when Lester arrived. Thank you, Jesus, for Coach Thomas because he coached me up and taught me how to backpedal! It psyched me up. He wears a silver-and-black Raiders sweater. I was a safety. Train your body. In that time, he won two Lombard trophies, went to five Pro Bowls, and in 1980, set an NFL modern-era record with 13 interceptions which had him named. In between signing autographs and posing for pictures at the Ceres Walmart Supercenter today, Raiders' legendary cornerback Lester Hayes declared which NFL team he would root for during Super Bowl 57. 1 college football recruit. To read the transcript of this interview click expand: NBC's Super Bowl LVI Pregame 2/13/2022 3:15:21 PM. [9], Hayes was introduced to Stickum, an adhesive substance used by players to improve their grip, in his 1977 rookie season by Hall of Fame wide receiver and fellow teammate Fred Biletnikoff. It was 'Can you go left?' The pre-Super Bowl Sunday presidential interview is continuing this year, and Lester Holt is set to sit down with President Joe Biden ahead of the big game.. Holt, anchor of NBC Nightly News, is . Experience the pregame point of view from behind the facemask prior to the Raiders' season finale against the Chiefs. He was also known for using Stickum before it was banned in 1981 in a rule bearing his name. All rights reserved. (Complete Story), The Life And Career Of Charles Woodson (Complete Story), The Life And Career Of Willie Brown (Complete Story), What Happened To JaMarcus Russell? Super Bowl XV & XVIII champion, 5x Pro Bowler, 1980 All-Pro, 1980 NFL AP Defensive Player of the Year. Incredibly, it was the only bad mistake he made all game. We wanted to bring him success and win for him. He was moved to linebacker and flanker at Wheatley and to strong safety, over his objections, at Texas A&M. "When I came out of Texas A&M in 1977, I was a strong safety," Hayes said. Keep those hips low. Two time Super Bowl winning cornerback as a member of the Raiders organization who also garnered five Pro Bowl selections and the 1980 NFL Defensive Player of the Year honor. This is a carousel. Solomon: DeMeco Ryans the right coach at the right time, 3 pressing questions facing new Astros GM Dana Brown, Jabari Smith Jr. growing up in NBA with an assist from his father, Poor parent behavior is driving high school sports refs away. 247 Lester Hayes Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO All Sports Entertainment News Archival Browse 247 lester hayes stock photos and images available or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. Note: sacks prior to 1982 are not official. His athleticism really shined - exceptional charisma! "Our scheme was that you don't rush four. It's Lester Hayes.". We got a pad and a pen. I made sure if a football touched my anatomy, the chances of me dropping it were minimal. We can't wait another 23 years! The decision . I had to come see him.". Oakland's Lester Hayes excels at the bump-and-run and now he has beaten a speech problem by taking it head on. He was named first-team All-Pro once (1980) and second-team All-Pro five times (1979, 1981-1984). Kroichick writes features on the Warriors during the NBA season, and various other topics - ranging from the 49ers/NFL and major-league baseball to college football and basketball - the rest of the year. The Raiders gave me another hero. Still nurturing young coaches!). 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About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . Get a behind-the-scenes look as the Silver and Black arrive at Allegiant Stadium to face the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 18. The two-time Super Bowl champion/Raiders' legendary cornerback has met fans all around the world. Lester Holt of . "I'm saying, `Coach, don't send seven (on a blitz).' He loved us and he made us feel it. He was smiling at me. In the 4th quarter, we would legally whoop asses. They are the reason I succeeded.". He stuttered, and he also suffered from sinus problems that required constant use of decongestants, which wired up his speech to another level. "I knew from the age of 6 or 7 that I had extreme pain in my neck and jaws," he said. [3], In college starting in 1973 he played for the Texas A&M Aggies. I've done this all over the world. "But I would not back up. I eventually bought it. [1] He had a distinct stance, crouching very low when facing the opposing wide receiver. . Willie Brown taught me the technique every day. He has two Super Bowl rings for the Raiders' victories in Super Bowls XV over the Eagles and XVIII over the Redskins. David Barron reported on sports media, college football and Olympic sports for the Houston Chronicle until his retirement in January 2021. Katz on Feb. 13, 2022 - 3:45 PM The 2022 Super Bowl Sunday. Two time Super Bowl winning cornerback as a member of the Raiders organization who also garnered five Pro Bowl selections and the 1980 NFL Defensive Player of the Year honor. Youve got your five linemen, a tight end and a fullback. I shed tears. This much is certain: Hayes was never as effective without stickum. Thinking back to my Texas A&M days, it sounded like 250,000 Aggie fanswere there. ", Hayes has visited, he said, five continents and 30 states in support of the Children's Miracle Network but still returns home to Houston on occasions. The Chiefs rallied from a 10-point deficit en route to posting a 38-35 victory over the Eagles on Feb. 12 at State Farm Stadium in Arizona. ", The secret to health and longevity, he said: "Stay out of nightclubs.". He had been introduced to it by Fred Biletnikoff, who unlike Hayes has made it to the Pro Football Hall of Fame; Hayes shares the all-time club record in interceptions with 39 with Willie Brown. He saw something in me that I couldn't see.". Jacopetti, 37, of Newman, couldn't wait to add a new piece to his collection. I did not let fear creep into my brain. What a great Aggie! Watch as tight end Darren Waller shakes his defender and catches a 24-yard pass from quarterback Jarrett Stidham during the second quarter against the Chiefs. Lester Hayes was born in Texas on January 22, 1955. Can you make a person feel the love? Please don't put me at cornerback.' I don't charge them anything to teach them. In 1980, though, Hayes practically bathed in the stuff. Think about that. Joe Biden had some stumbles in his pre-Super Bowl interview with Lester Holt, segments of which aired Thursday: He came off as defensive at times, especially in discussing . I could not catch a cold buck naked in Antarctica," Hayes said. A big Star Wars fan, during pregame interviews for Super Bowl XVIII he declared himself the "only true Jedi" in the NFL. I was taught team all my life. "I sounded like a second version of - what was his name - Cousin Itt from The Addams Family," he said in a 2003 interview. We had some studs on defense at A&M. Lester Hayes played 149 games over his career. I loved practice. The White House says President Joe Biden will not sit down for an interview with Fox before the Super Bowl, ending a strange back and forth between the Biden administration and the television . Everyone was screaming for him to tuck it a way, but not Lester- he somehow held on to the ball. As a cornerback with size and speed, Hayes got to know many NFL wide receivers. Melvin's message, Hayes said, was for his charges to work on their non-dominant side - left foot, left hand, left forearm shiver, left leg, left hip turn. " "I begged Al Davis, `Please don't put me at cornerback.' I couldn't play safety in college! A black Mercedes sits in the driveway, the only outward sign of material success. Lester Hayes shares his Aggie story, Super Bowl memories with Oakland. I'm helping out sick babies out hereand helping out homeless people. Watch as Raiders 2022 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, punter AJ Cole surprises Special Olympic athlete, Sandra, with tickets to Super Bowl LVII. Thirty years after the Super Bowl came to his hometown during his senior year at Wheatley High School, Hayes is a finalist for election Saturday to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. In an exclusive, wide-ranging interview with NBC News' Lester Holt, President Joe Biden discusses the growing number of states rolling back mask requirements, the tense standoff with Russia. The most important factor in a strong playbook is having seven blocking beasts. Hayes bounces between his past and his present, happy to relive his football career and equally eager to distance himself from the "party life." "Go Eagles!" 11 Feb 2023 06:22:24 The NFL is a business league. After 76 revenge at the rock game, Lester picked me up coming off the field after the game and carried me into the locker room! Hayes had 13 in 1980, when he was the NFL's defensive player of the year for the Super Bowl XV champions. Thank you, Jesus, for him! 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