Position: QB Throws: Right. TOMMY: Anything that has to do with the insurance business is harder than the football business. Maddox was named the XFL MVP in 2001. TOMMY: I think I've learned how to be a better person, a better husband and a better father. TOMMY: If it wasn't for my wife, I wouldn't be able to do this. Left at a crossroads, Maddox knew he needed to find a way to get his life, and his family back. Itwas a great opportunity to take a step back and see what I wanted to do with my life, Maddox said, according to Gibson. [25] In the final drive of overtime, Maddox completed a 50-yard pass to Plaxico Burress that was ultimately one yard short of a touchdown. Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 49 years old? We are currently in process of looking up information on the previous been in a relationship with?s and hookups. The following season, Maddox led UCLA to a 93 record and the 1991 John Hancock Bowl title with a 209-for-343 (60.9%) completion rate for 2,681 yards, 16 touchdowns, and 16 interceptions. GIGS: What's it like to be the toast of the town? [47] Maddox completed 12-of-24 passes for 120 yards, a touchdown, and two interceptions. j In an 85 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Week 5 (October 2), Maddox was 7-for-15 in completed passes for 86 yards and 2 interceptions. chants and the No. GIGS: Worst Arena/XFL road trip experiences? He had nothing to do with the situation. In that game, Maddox fumbled his first snap from the line of scrimmage, and the Jaguars recovered that fumble. TOMMY: Actually they were going to put "T. Gun" on the back of mine, and I told them they couldn't. %%EOF [1] The Rams finished the 1994 season 412 and would move to St. Louis next season. The XFL folded after its inaugural 2001 season. His selection by the Broncos did not sit well with Elway since the Broncos had greater needs at several other positions, which Elway felt should have been addressed with their first pick instead of using it on Maddox. Its a nice look behind the curtain to understand the dynamics of roster moves and decision-making. The five-game losing streak included a 3313 loss in Week 5 (October 5) to rival Cleveland Browns, the team that Pittsburgh eliminated from the previous season's playoffs. Tommy Maddox went 7-3-1 as the Steelers starter in 2002 but threw 16 interceptions to 20 touchdowns. Maddox started all 16 games in 2003, though he went 6-10 and again struggled with ball control. Although Maddox led the game-tying touchdown drive with an 11-yard touchdown pass to Willie Parker, Maddox threw an interception to Terrell Suggs during the Steelers' final drive in regulation. However, football wasnt the only thing taken from him, as in 2008 his wife inadvertently read a text that revealed infidelity on the part of Maddox. With 13 starts, Maddox led the Steelers into the playoffs as an aerial circus-type passing attack, with a 1051 record in 2002. There's always going to be frustrating times but it never got to the point where I was like, "I don't think this is worth it.". "[4], Maddox was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the first round (25th overall) of the 1992 NFL Draft. 0000005865 00000 n Join Facebook to connect with Tommy Maddox and others you may know. tommy maddox obituary Family-Placed Death Notice Funeral services for Mr. Tommy Lee Maddox, Sr. will be Saturday, November 22, 2003, 1 p.m. at Appalachee Shoals Baptist Church, Bethlehem. As Roethlisberger was undergoing knee surgery, Maddox would next start on Week 11 (November 20) against the Baltimore Ravens. Late in the second quarter, Maddox successfully completed a trick play called "Bengal", in which on field goal formation (fourth-and-three at the 50), Maddox took the snap on his knee and passed to Jerame Tuman, who advanced 23 yards to the Bengals' nine yard line. ;>/2\cgc College: UCLA. "It all happened so fast. When I came here and was going to give it another shot, I know there was a part of her that probably didn't want me to, because she's seen all the ups and downs and didn't want me to go though that again, but she said, "if that's what you feel like you want to do then I'm OK with it, and I'll support you and let's go." In Week 6 (October 13), Maddox won in his third start with the Steelers in a 347 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. I think that everyone wants to talk about the past and I've said all along that the past is the past. : July 2021, Rainer Bonhof Biography of Rainer Bonhof, Daniel Arenas Popular biography Net worth. [12] In Week 12 (November 20), Maddox completed 3 out of 4 passes for one 55-yard drive to set up a field goal. In the Week 12 (November 19) game, again against the Eagles, Maddox took over for Brown, late in the fourth quarter. (Baltimore defensive end Terrell Suggs caused both injuries to Maddox and Roethlisberger that forced them to leave their games against the Ravens.) I respect things more and I don't take things for granted. Quis autem vel eum iure reprehenderit qui in ea voluptate velit esse quam nihil molestiae consequatur, vel illum qui dolorem? TOMMY: No, I really didn't. [1], Under coach Wade Phillips, Maddox played all games in 1993 as the placekicker's holder. [6] As a rookie, Maddox served under coach Dan Reeves. WebTommy Maddox is on Facebook. He was replaced by Ben Roethlisberger during the 2004-2005 season. TOMMY: I think it's probably different for a lot of other people than it is for me. Maddox is a Christian. In the game, Maddox completed one pass to Verron Haynes for no gain, and the Steelers relied mostly on running plays by Haynes, Jerome Bettis, and Hines Ward. 0000096330 00000 n 6 39 Kordell Stewart played the following game in Week 12 (November 24), a 2921 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, while Maddox recovered from his injuries. He went 22-for-38 passing, Maddox threw for 268 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. He was a good back. Officers said they found Maddoxlying in front of an apartment building with a gunshot wound to the head. At 51 years old, Tommy Maddox height In the Giants' 2417 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first exhibition game of 1996, Maddox played during the second half. GIGS: Do you recommend whole or term life? 0000090300 00000 n But this is definitely the best top-to-bottom receiving team I've ever played on. On March 3, 2006, the Steelers released Maddox for salary cap reasons. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mims Mitchell Funeral Home in Magee with burial in Sharon Presbyterian Cemetery. In three games, Maddox replaced Brown as quarterback. Tommy Maddox wifes: He has been in at least one relationship. This trick play would lead to a touchdown and Steelers 70 edge at halftime. Although Maddox passed for 336 yards the following game in a Week 2 (September 14) 4120 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, Maddox regressed statistically, with 28-for-47 passing, one touchdown, three interceptions, four sacks, and a 62.0 rating. A bunch of rookies possibly coming in to take away your job. [24][25] Steelers coach Bill Cowher officially named Maddox the starter on September 16, 2002. I'm not just content with just making it back. GIGS: Who plays Tommy Maddox in the "Tommy Maddox story?" In the I went and worked a real job for a while and all of a sudden I was like, "playing football for a living isn't bad." I've got a great wife, I've got two kids at home -- that's my life. Covering the draft for television, Joe Theismann commented that Maddox should have stayed at UCLA for another year. The 2005 season was also his final season as a professional football player. However, Maddox would lead the Steelers to victories in the final three games of 2002. Police say MEDIC rushed him to the hospital where he later died. TOMMY: Probably not. With 2:02 left in regulation, Maddox ended a seven-play, 84-yard drive with a 10-yard touchdown pass to Plaxico Burress to tie the game. We noticed your adblocker is on. Maddox also announced his upcoming marriage and further explained: "Playing in the NFL has been a dream of mine since childhood, and it's a gut feeling that the time is now right. 30(30Nea!qc.oW He was drafted 25th overall by the Denver Broncos in 1992, after being a First-Team All-American at UCLA. TOMMY: Yeah. [35] Afterwards, the Steelers would lose five in a row and fall to 26 for the first half of the season. Tommy was a good man.". 0000001307 00000 n His wife of 16 years, Jennifer ODell, filed for a divorce from him, and that also meant losing his two children. [37] Although Maddox broke the team record this season for most single-season completions, the Steelers offense ranked only 22nd league-wide. In a Friday night news conference on January 31, 1992, Maddox announced his intention to declare for the 1992 NFL Draft, reading from a prepared statement: "While I fully understand that another year or two at UCLA would be enjoyable and beneficial to my development, I feel that it is time for me to stand on my feet as a man and take on the opportunities offered by the NFL." Discover Tommy Maddox's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. [38], In the first round of the 2004 NFL Draft, the Steelers drafted quarterback Ben Roethlisberger as the 11th overall pick. But this is definitely the best top-to-bottom receiving team I've ever played on. That you believe youre the best, that you can make it, and overcome the odds of the average NFLer who spends just a couple years in the league. He was also an assistant coach for the Grapevine High School football team until 2017. On August 27, 1994, the Los Angeles Rams traded a fourth-round 1995 NFL Draft pick to the Broncos and acquired Maddox, as the salary cap forced the Broncos to trade him. After a 610 season in 2003, and an injury in week 2 against the Ravens in the 2004 season, Maddox again became a backup quarterback to Steelers first-round draft pick Ben Roethlisberger. He is one of four players (Bobby Singh, David Richie and Ron Carpenter) to have won both Super Bowl and XFL championships. He was sacked 26 times for 148 yards, rushed 19 times for 43 yards, and committed eight fumbles (with three lost fumbles). They have two children: Kacy (born 1994) and Colby (born 1999). While in Dallas, Maddox continued practicing football regularly and was a volunteer coach with his alma mater L. D. Bell High School. [3] In his two years with UCLA, Maddox became the first Pac-10 player to pass 5,000 yards by sophomore year. [36] At Mile High Stadium on Week 6 (October 12), Pittsburgh lost 1714 to the Denver Broncos. [34] Late in the second quarter, Maddox successfully completed a trick play called "Bengal", in which on field goal formation (fourth-and-three at the 50), Maddox took the snap on his knee and passed to Jerame Tuman, who advanced 23 yards to the Bengals' nine yard line. [1] He is a Christian. Somebody tall, ugly and fat. Maddox made an impact in his time in the XFL. Tommy Maddox. Maddox was born in Shreveport, Louisiana and raised in Hurst, Texas, in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. At UCLA, Maddox played collegiately for two seasons and led UCLA to the John Hancock Bowl in 1991. The Denver Broncos drafted Maddox in the first round of the 1992 NFL Draft. 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