AFL's first African-American starting quarterback Marlin Briscoe dies

Marlin Briscoe, an all-time great quarterback at the University of Omaha who later become the first-ever African-American starting quarterback in the AFL, has died at the age of 76 due to complications caused by pneumonia. Briscoe’s daughter, Angela Marriott broke the news to the Associated Press.

During his college career, Briscoe led Omaha to three conference championships. He set program records for touchdown passes (52), passing yards (4,935) and career total offense (6,253 yards).

Dubbed “The Magician”, Briscoe went on to become the starting quarterback for the Denver Broncos in 1968 where he started five games, passing for 1,589 yards and 14 touchdowns, including 308 rushing yards and three touchdowns – seemingly a man placed in the wrong era.

He went on to plat for the Los Angeles Rams, where in 1974, Briscoe became the first black quarterback to win a NFL playoff game – not to mention becoming Pro Bowl MVP that same year before he switched over to wide receiver in the early 1970’s and winning two Super Bowls with the Miami Dolphins.

Now a College Football Hall of Famer, Briscoe’s contributions to the game of football know no bounds, immortalizing him in the record books forever and always – and is now being celebrated by the football world.

Nebraska offensive lineman Nouredin Nouili fails drug test, ineligible for 2022 season

The Nebraska offensive line took a big hit on Saturday.

Nouredin Nouili, a junior for the Cornhuskers, took to Twitter Saturday to announce he failed a drug test and has been ruled ineligible for the 2022 season. The former Colorado State offensive lineman transferred to Nebraska prior to the 2020 season and walked on. Last season, he earned a scholarship during the season.

“This spring I was informed by the NCAA that due to a failed drug test I am ineligible for the 2022 season,” Nouili wrote. “I would like to apologize to my family, teammates, coaches, and Husker fans for my error in judgement. It is an honor to be a part of this football program and represent this University and I do not take that responsibility lightly. 

“Thanks to Coach Frost, our athletic and university administration for allowing me to continue to be part of this program in 2022. I look forward to returning to the field to represent Nebraska in 2023. Go Big Red!”