Join the Irish Breakdown community!Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown YouTube channelSubscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunesFollow me on Twitter: @RiseNDraftLike and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook, Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter, Notre Dame hosted 2025 wide receiver Jerome Bettis Jr for a visit this weekend, and things went well. The four-star prospect has offer from those three schools, plus the likes of Michigan, Notre Dame, Oregon, Texas A&M, USC and Utah. Jerome Bettis was one of the best downhill runners in NFL history. Bettis was also at the center of one of the most controversial calls in NFL history. My nickname is Bussy because of him, Justice Haynes said of Jerome Bettis Sr. That was the nickname he gave me Lil Bus. It stuck in my family. Jerome Bettis announced his return to Notre Dame to finish his business degree 30 years after leaving for a Hall of Fame pro football career in a thoroughly modern way. He ranks third in NFL history with 3,369 rushing attempts. Your account has an invalid email address. 1992: 154 carries for 825 yards and 10 touchdowns. * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader, Transaction, fine, and suspension data since 2002. Jerome Jr. is an athlete and hopes to follow in his father's, undeniably successful, footsteps. For Bettis Jr,, this was his first opportunity to experience the recruiting process in South Bend. Now, theyre back for a slightly different reason to see the former Steelers standout enshrined. He saw the Irish fall to Cincinnati but rebound for their next home game against USC. Bettis finished his college career at Notre Dame averaging 5.7 yards per carrying and was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams 10th overall in 1993. [citation needed] Bettis's wish was granted, as he and the Steelers advanced to Super Bowl XL with a 3417 win over the Broncos, led by Ben Roethlisberger's arm. Teams of Interest Ohio State Prediction N/A Distance 445 mi. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Maybe, Bowen said on Twitter. After their wildcard win, Ben Roethlisberger revealed to the team that he promised to Bettis that he would get him to the Super Bowl, in order to get him to come back for the 2005 season. $69.99 $149.99. "They treat you as one of their own and I even met some fans who asked to take pictures with me, which was mind blowing.. He returned to Notre Dame in 1996 when he was having a dispute with the St. Louis Rams and was considering retirement. The late-season effort led to the sixth Pro-Bowl berth of his career. The lights going out at the beginning of the game and at the end of the third quarter was really cool. Get a yearly subscription for $99.95/year or $9.95/month. "[29] Currently, he lives in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow us on Twitter: @BGINews, @MikeTSinger, @PatrickEngel_, @tbhorka, @GregLadky, and @ToddBurlage. 2015 Hall of Fame finalist: Jerome Bettis. Jerome Abram Bettis Sr. is a former American football player currently working as a journalist hosting The Jerome Bettis Show on WPXI-TV broadcasted on the Saturdays at 7:00 PM and 1:00 AM edition. Jerome is married to his beautiful wife Trameka Boykin. He is one of only eight players in NFL history to rush for 1,000 yards for eight or more seasons. He might be earning an additional amount through his investment in the restaurant. I'm a champion, and I think the Bus's last stop is here in Detroit." Add to cart More. The Rams traded their fourth-round pick from the Steelers to the Dolphins along with two sixth-round picks, in order to move up nine slots and draft offensive tackle Ryan Tucker. Sign up for Blue & Golds FREE alerts and newsletter. After the Steelers' defeat in the 2004 AFC Championship Game on January 23, 2005, Bettis announced that he was considering retirement, but would not make a final decision for several months to prevent the sting of the defeat from clouding his judgment. "I mean it was great to see Notre Dame beat a really good Clemson team, he said. You dont have to choose one or the other if you go to Notre Dame.. "The Bus" finished his NFL career in January 2006 after 13 seasons, retiring immediately following the Pittsburgh Steelers' 21-10 win over the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XL in his hometown . He was named to the Pro Bowl in 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2001, and 2004. In addition, he played football until 2005 and ended his playing career. Bettis started his broadcasting career with the NBC Sports in 2006 and worked there for Football Night In America until 2008. Morris eventually pleaded guilty to marijuana possession and was cut by the team in June 1996, leaving Bettis as the featured back. Bettis was given "The Closer" nickname by Steeler head coach Bill Cowher. Join our linker program. Bettis runs the Jerome Bettis Asthma and Sports Camp for needy children and has delivered over 1000 pairs of cleats to the Detroit School children. Before the Steelers' home opener of the 2006 NFL season, a large school bus drove onto the field, and Bettis stepped out to a massive crowd ovation. Jerome Bettis Jr. is heading back tohis dads alma mater for another visit. c3M9J3ZpZGVvLWFkLXdyYXBwZXInPgo8c2NyaXB0IGFzeW5jIHNyYz0nLy9j Bettis ran for 39 yards on 15 carries, including a touchdown. [40] Bettis returned to NBC to help Bob Costas preside over the Vince Lombardi Trophy presentation at the end of Super Bowl XLIX on February 1, 2015. Mom and Dad, theyre working their butts off. Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis tells stories of his glory days in the National Football League prior to a North American Hockey League game at 1st Summit Arena @ Cambria . The Steelers drafted Steve Conley (third round of 1996 draft) with the draft selection they acquired from the Bettis trade with the Rams. The American sports analyst and former football player Jerome has an estimated net worth of $15 million and receives an annual salary of $200,000 from his successful reporting career with WPXI-TV. Thats how he was in person.. bGVtZW50KCJzY3JpcHQiKSwgZWwgPSBkb2N1bWVudC5nZXRFbGVtZW50c0J5 Coach Taylor expressed how much he wants me in the class, and he thinks I can fit well at Notre Dame. MjI3MzMxMjgiLAogICAgYzc6ICJodHRwczovL25vdHJlZGFtZS5yaXZhbHMu The man they called "The Bus" is set to be enshrined in the NFL Hall of Fame this weekend, but what about the family pushing "The Bus" throughout his career? During a Thanksgiving Day game with the Detroit Lions on November 26, 1998, Bettis was sent out as the Steelers representative for the overtime coin toss. We present them here for purely educational purposes. He already has commitments in the 2022 and 2023 classes, coming from four-stars Jadarian Price of Denison (Texas) High and Sedrick Irvin Jr. of Miami Gulliver Prep, respectively. Conley was traded to the Colts two seasons later for a fifth-round pick. Notre Dame needs to give Kaden Feagin a permanent parking spot at this point. 1993 Fleer GameDay - [Base] #339 Jerome Bettis [EX to NM] $11.75. We need to make some money. So we said, You know what? aWdodD0nMCcgc3JjPSdodHRwczovL3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNv Bettis earned most of his net worth through his playing career. He gave me advice on what to look for in a school.. Their combined career totals were also one of the biggest combined career totals for opposing running backs in history. Update information for Jerome Bettis Jr. More at IMDbPro Contact Info: View agent, publicist, legal on IMDbPro Biography Awards Photo Gallery Filmography (by Job) Trailers and Videos Explore More Known For A Football Life Self (2015) SportsFigures Self (1996) Today Self (2022) Hide all | | Edit Filmography Hide Self (3 credits) In 2002, he was named the NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year for his community involvement and work by his foundation. College Sports: . Half a decade after he was eligible, the man they called The Bus, who has become synonymous with Pittsburgh Steelers football and off-field determination, will earn the one honor hes been waiting for; a Hall of Fame enshrinement. Espn reported Johnnie was driving his car in the suburb of Detroit when the incident happened. Diagnosed with asthma at age 14, Bettis is a tireless advocate for asthma education and awareness. He also did political donations to both parties of America. So far there are no rumors regarding their divorce and are living a happy married life. In 1997, the Rams had multiple trade deals including moving up to the number 1 draft slot to draft Orlando Pace. Only one WR there (Jakobi Meyers). Other than working for WPXI-TV, he also hosts shows like SportsCenter, Football Night in America and appeared in NBC's comedy series The Office. I can tell hes a really genuine dude.. Bettis appeared to call "tails" while the coin was in the air but referee Phil Luckett declared that Bettis called "heads" and awarded possession to Detroit, who would go on to win the game before Pittsburgh had the chance to have possession. Hes physical and strong enough to hold up at the point of attack and win with power as a rusher, and he has nimbleness and athleticism to defeat blocks with finesse as well. Kyren [Williams] played a very big role since Chris [Tyree] was out, and he had a great game.. Notre Dame is reportedly expected to host Jerome Bettis Jr. on a recruiting visit this weekend. The couple celebrated their wedding in 2006. He made it to South Bend three times over the summer including at the end of July when he received the scholarship offer from Lance Taylor in person and for two home games in October. The youngest of three children he grew up on Detroits west side, one of the toughest neighborhoods in the country and even sold crack cocaine with his brother to help his family make ends meet. He took courses in "history, philosophy, marketing and business" totaling an 18 credit class load. The Bettis brothers joined their mother at breast cancer awareness event earlier this year. Youth Los Angeles Rams Jerome Bettis Royal Alternate. [5] He attended Mackenzie High School in Detroit, where he was a standout running back and linebacker. Jerome Bettis was born in the middle of Generation X. (Twitter). Please update it here. It was a great game and Im thankful that I was able to go.. Although he ultimately opted to have his brother on-stage during his Hall of Fame induction, Bettis said that he also considered his mother, Gladys, for a long time. Jerome Jr. is an athlete and hopes to follow in his fathers, undeniably successful, footsteps. PHNjcmlwdD4KICAoZnVuY3Rpb24odyxkLHMsbCxpKXsKICAgICAgICBpZiAo Become a premium Irish Breakdown member, which grants you access to all of our premium content and our premium message board! When Bill Cowher pulled Bettis from the game late in the fourth quarter, he was given a standing ovation from the Steeler fans. Bettis was named a First-team All-Pro (the only rookie named to the team) and Consensus NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. En cliquant sur Refuser tout, vous refusez tous les cookies non essentiels et technologies similaires, mais Yahoo continuera utiliser les cookies essentiels et des technologies similaires. [9], Bettis had made political donations to both Democratic and Republican candidates; specifically the Congressional campaign of Democratic U.S. Representative Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick, and the 2004 campaign of Republican President George W. [23] However, he scored 18 points on those carries with three touchdowns. View more in Zi5wYXJlbnROb2RlLmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShqLGYpOwogICAgICAgIHdpbmRv Later, Michael claims Bettis is nicknamed "The Bus" because he is afraid of flying. Jerome Bettis's birthstone is Amethyst. Bettis ranks Sixth on the NFLs all-time rushing list with 13,662 yards and is one of six players in NFL history to rush for 13,000 yards. I met with Coach Taylor and Coach Kelly, and I talked with some of the academic people. cGRhdGVzLXRvcC10YXJnZXRzLWZsb2NrLXRvLXNvdXRoLWJlbmQiCiAgfSk7 Jerome and Trameka welcomed their daughter Jada in January 2007 and son Jerome Jr. in 2008. Sign up to receive the latest insights from ThinkND in your inbox: Thank you for subscribing! He is also one of the most sought after corporate spokesmen for some of the largest Fortune 500 companies in this country. February 16 Football Player #1. Hes very passionate about Notre Dame football. A lot of head coaches are probably just worried about football, but he was very clear on getting the best education and football at Notre Dame. Jerome Abram Bettis Sr. (born February 16, 1972) is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons, primarily with the Pittsburgh Steelers. 75 jersey retired. Bettis went on to make six Pro Bowls, rush for 13,662 yards and was selected to the National Football Hall of Fame in 2015. In week 17 of the 2005 NFL season, Bettis rushed for 41 yards and three touchdowns against the Detroit Lions. Bettis. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts. Bettis sat out the final week of the season, and when Martin rushed for 153 yards that week he passed Dickerson and Bettis for the final time. eTpoaWRkZW4nIHdpZHRoPScwJz48L2lmcmFtZT4KPC9ub3NjcmlwdD4KCgo=, PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0ncmEtY29udGFpbmVyIGRpc3Ryb19hZCc+CjxkaXYgY2xh He still lives in the city. Bettis, a six-time Pro Bowler, retired following his lone Super Bowl appearance in the 2005 season (Super Bowl XL). In April 2006, Bettis and his parents teamed up with Don Barden, the head of PITG Gaming LLC, in a bid for a casino on Pittsburgh's Northside to be called the Majestic Star. bS9ucy5odG1sP2lkPUdUTS1NRjZQWFhDJmFtcDtndG1fYXV0aD1LaEg2aGVD JyZndG1fcHJldmlldz0nKydlbnYtMScrJyZndG1fY29va2llc193aW49eCc7 2021 Panini Illusions - Rookie Idols Dual Memorabilia #RI-NJ Jerome Bettis, Najee Harris. Despite regaining his starting role midway through the 2003 season, Bettis again found himself a backup to start the 2004 season, this time to free-agent acquisition Duce Staley. Jerome Bettis was also the recipient of the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award in 2001, and had a Hall of Fame career and has been eligible since 2011. Bettis hosts "The Jerome Bettis Show" on WPXI-TV in Pittsburgh on Saturdays during the football season. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. "It was great just to experience everything and feel the energy. We chatted it up on the field before the game and sat together during it. The Bus recently was announced as the new brand ambassador for BetRivers, an online gaming site for Rivers Casino Pittsburgh. Bettis and his wife Tameka live in Atlanta, GA with their daughter Jada and son Jerome Jr. Jerome's father worked as an electrician in Detroit city. Jerome Bettis was a member of the Irish program from 1990-92 before being selected in the first round of the 1993 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams. Im throwing the ball deep on first, second and third down, like Im just saying Im letting it go, Im not throwing the five-yard pass, Im not throwing the three-yard pass, Roethlisberger said on his Footbahlin podcast. $67.99 $147.99. Jada told the Steelers website earlier this week: I couldnt be any prouder. New coach Rich Brooks instituted a more pass-oriented offense, a major reason why Bettis was limited to 637 yards,[15] a significant dropoff from his 1993 and 1994 totals. 1991: 168 carries for 972 yards and 16 touchdowns. He can help me enhance the skills that I have. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Bettis family! $80.00 . December 13, 2022. $69.99 $149.99. Bettis stated he thought he could still help an NFL team with his running. Lets give it a shot. And it was one of those moments that you regret, but at the moment, that was the only thing that was really available to us. Draft: Los Angeles Rams in the 1st round (10th overall) of the 1993 NFL Draft. He also caught 200 passes for 1,449 yards and 3 touchdowns and threw 3 career touchdown passes. Do you have a sports website? Notre Dame hosted both for visits in October, with Irvin on hand in South Bend for the USC game and Price watching the Irish knock off North Carolina. Bettis went on to make six Pro Bowls,. Jerome Abram Bettis Sr. (born February 16, 1972), nicknamed " The Bus ," is a former American football halfback who played for the St. Louis Rams and Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). It was both their first and only Super Bowl title. I was with him basically the whole visit, Linar said of Brown. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 892 following. Jerome's dad functioned as an electrical expert in Detroit city. 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Bettis carried the ball 793 times for 2,786 yards and 38 touchdowns from his 30 th birthday until his retirement. Injuries would also cost him significant parts of the 2002 season and he then began the 2003 season as a backup to Amos Zereou. All four were together in South Bend for the Oct. 23 visit. En cliquant sur Accepter tout, vous acceptez que Yahoo et nos partenaires traitent vos informations personnelles et utilisent des technologies telles que les cookies pour afficher des publicits et des contenus personnaliss, et des fins de mesure des publicits et des contenus, dtude des audiences et de dveloppement de produit. Its definitely a place I can see myself playing at. He has been to Georgia Tech and Florida so far this season, as well as having visited the Horseshoe for the Ohio State versus Notre Dame game. Signing autographs at a paper convention, Michael Scott tries to invite him to a room party, which Bettis declines. Add think@nd.edu to your email contact list and check your spam folder to ensure delivery. Apparently, it was this promise that got Jerome Bettis to play one last season. CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE DISCUSSION ON THE LOU SOMOGYI BOARD. 3. His recruitment still seems to be in its early stages, but Notre Dame is up there for him. In the early age, he was diagnosed with Asthma and started playing football after high school. LXRvLXNvdXRoLWJlbmQmYzU9MjAyMjczMzEyOCZjdj0yLjAmY2o9MSZjc191 Copyright 2021 Pittsburgh Sports Now / Steelers Now. Titans Sign OL John Leglue from Steelers Practice Squad, Steelers Re-Sign WR Anthony Miller to One-Year Contract, Steelers Re-Sign RB Anthony McFarland, 2 Others from Practice Squad for 2023, Steelers Sign 4, Including Ex-WVU, Imani Safety Kenny Robinson for 2023, Steelers Sign RB Master Teague, 9 from Practice Squad to 2023 Contracts, Ben Roethlisberger gave his thoughts on what he would do if he was the Steelers offensive coordinator. A post shared by Jerome Bettis (@jerome36bettis) on Dec 24, 2018 at 4:27pm PST. The Bettis' also maintain a home in Pittsburgh, P A. Limar plans to see in-state Washington soon and at some point take a trip down to the Grand Canyon State to see Arizona and Arizona State. He also won the NFL Comeback Player of the Year, NFL Alumni Running Back of the Year, was voted Steelers' team MVP and finished the 1996 season as the leader in Football Outsiders rushing DYAR metric.[19]. Bettis starred in a Geico commercial in 2019, playing a running back in flag football that dominates the competition (49-0). From Joe Greene in the 70s to Cam Heyward now, the Steelers have always had some excellent defensive tackles, and Carter will add to that list, Matt Holder of Bleacher Report wrote. Bettis and his wife Tameka live in Atlanta, GA with their daughter Jada and son Jerome Jr. Bettis ranks Sixth on the NFLs all-time rushing list with 13,662 yards and is one of six players in NFL history to rush for 13,000 yards. [13] As a rookie, he flourished under Chuck Knox's ground-oriented offense. The guy who retired in 2005 while hoisting a Super Bowl trophy. Limar enjoyed his sit-down meeting with Kelly as well. His number joins a list of other unofficially retired numbers such as those of Terry Bradshaw and Hines Ward. Bettis, whose father passed away shortly after watching the Steelers win the Super Bowl in his sons final game, is exceptionally close with his older brother John. Bettis later returned to Notre Dame to complete his college degree,[8] and on May 15, 2022, he officially graduated with a business degree.[9]. It was really cool, Limar said. I was so proud of him. Jerome Bettis. Bettis is married to his girlfriend Tameka Boykin and has two children Jada Bettis and Jerome Bettis Jr. The trade occurred on April 20, 1996, the same day as the first day of the 1996 NFL Draft, as the Rams were trying to transition to more of a passing offense and felt that running back Jerome Bettis was already on the downside of his career while also feeling that . Referee Chooses, Then Steelers Lose", "Oakland Raiders at Pittsburgh Steelers - September 12th, 2004", https://www.timesonline.com/story/sports/nfl/2015/08/01/how-jerome-bettis-became-bus/18514231007/, https://www.si.com/nfl/talkoffame/.amp/nfl/state-your-case-jerome-bettis, "TV Talk: Steelers legend Jerome Bettis guest stars on CBS sitcom 'The Neighborhood', Bettis joins bid for new Pittsburgh arena, Jerome Bettis Grille 36 opens Tuesday on N. Side, "Veteran Running Backs Offer Rookies Advice in Exclusive School of the Legends Interview", "Jerome Bettis Hosts Children's Asthma Sports Camp At Heinz Field", "Where Are They Now? Powered by. In the interview, Bettis spoke on his rough beginnings as a kid growing up in Detroit. 10. 17 overall prospect in the 2023 class per Rivals, visited Notre Dame over the summer and made sure to return to campus to see the Fighting Irish game-day atmosphere. He told me that he wants whats best for me, Haynes added. Advertisement. He told me all about Coach Taylor and how he knows hed be a coach for me.. Hes a blue-chip running back recruit with offers from the likes of Alabama, Clemson, Florida, Georgia, LSU, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oregon, Texas and the list goes on. Pour en savoir plus sur notre utilisation de vos informations, veuillez consulter notre Politique relative la vie prive et notre Politique en matire de cookies. Jerome Bettis's birth flower is Violet. $11.75. He stated he would love to play in the Super Bowl in 2006 since it was to be played in his hometown of Detroit. Because Bettis was the backup in Pittsburgh for the start of the season, Martin was able to pass Bettis in week 13 until the Steelers played their game later in the day and Bettis retook the lead by 6 yards. [20] Bettis was a second-team All-Pro choice in 1997 and set a then NFL record with two overtime touchdowns in the same season. [7] He returned to the NFL shortly thereafter. Later, Bettis agreed to stay with the Steelers for another season. Bettis founded and establish The Bus Stops Here Foundation in 1996 to help improve the quality of life for disadvantaged and underprivileged children. 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He discussed the challenges of growing up during a recent appearance onIn Depth with Graham Bensinger, a syndicated sports show: The mind-set was, Were in the hood. Haynes looks up to the NFL Hall of Famer. Timeline Highlights About. Having the Bettis family on campus for this massive weekend was a huge bonus. Landon Collins: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know, Neither one of Bettis children saw much of his on-field career but the pair have both expressed their excitement at this latest accomplishment for the Steelers standout. d2luZG93Ll9kaWRBc3luY0luamVjdEdvb2dsZVRhZ01hbmFnZXIpIHJldHVy Jerome Bettis and his wife of 16 years, Trameka Boykin, met in high school. Roswell (Ga.) Blessed Trinitys Justice Haynes, the nations No. The Bus. Hes a really good family friend; him and my dad golf all the time. He left Notre Dame in what would have been his senior year to enter the 1993 NFL Draft. dCc6CiAgICAgICAgbmV3IERhdGUoKS5nZXRUaW1lKCksZXZlbnQ6J2d0bS5q "The Notre Dame fan base is incredible and Im no stranger to that, he continued. Bettis is currently the host of The Jerome Bettis Show on WPXI-TV, filmed at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, airing Saturdays at 7:00 PM and 1:00 AM. All rights reserved. Brooks asked Bettis whether he wanted to move to fullback for the upcoming 1996 season or preferred to be traded. Currently, he is hosting The Jerome Bettis Show and also is an NFL analyst for ESPN. Gambling problem? May 16 I have been waiting 28 years to celebrate this moment. $19.99 $35.99. Las Vegas Raiders Team Lot (34) - Carr Jacobs Bowden Jr Auto Renfrow RC Moehrig . Jada is graduating high school, and her proud dad shared her prom snaps on Instagram. The 6-2, 175-pounder has been active taking game day visits so far this fall. As a part of the biggest recruiting weekend of the year, Bettis was joined by 60 plus recruits across the 2023, 2024, 2025 and even 2026 recruiting classes. Jerome Bettis Pittsburgh Steelers Signed 35x43 Custom Framed Jersey and Photo Display JSA authenticated! Jerome Bettis Family: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know, Please review our privacy policy here: https://heavy.com/privacy-policy/, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. This game included a play in which he ran over Bears' safety Mike Green and the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year linebacker Brian Urlacher on the goal line during a heavy snow squall. Bettis was selected to the Pro Bowl six times, including his rookie season. - POS. As a senior, he was rated the top player in the state by the Detroit Free Press, and was the Gatorade Circle of Champions Player of the Year award winner. (Twitter), Cash in on NFL Wild Card Weekend: Bet $5, Get $150 in Free Bets. Whats Gotten Better in Kenny Picketts Game? It was a good time. Bettis had sent his two kids a video of himself on campus on the first day of second . The Washington Commanders announced that Tanya and Dan Snyder have hired Bank of America Securities to explore the sale of their franchise. Haynes had good conversations with Taylor and head coach Brian Kelly during his visit Oct. 23. The former Steeler who still parts the waters when he comes back to. Jerome Bettis is a married man. They told me to calm down. The Georgia product is pretty much the complete package at defensive tackle.. The Rams moved to St. Louis for the 1995 season. (Twitter). Hes a cool guy, Limar explained. Just put together my Top 25 FA list for ESPN. Raiders: Cam Heyward Heating Up; Kazee, Spillane Get Bigger Roles (+), Analysis: One Big Thing Thats Missing from Steelers Run Defense, Steelers Grades vs. [16] The Rams gave Bettis the option of which team he wanted to be traded to, and he chose the Steelers over their AFC Central rival Houston Oilers (who would draft Eddie George that year instead) due to the Steelers' more storied history.[17]. View the profiles of people named Jerome Bettis Jr. Join Facebook to connect with Jerome Bettis Jr. and others you may know. 15 catches for 239 yards and 6 touchdowns. Jerome Bettis Jr is on Facebook. Jerome Abram Bettis (The Bus) Position: RB 5-11 , 252lb (180cm, 114kg) Born: February 16 in Detroit, MI (Age: 50-329d) More bio, uniform, draft, salary info Hall of Fame 6x Pro Bowl 2x All-Pro 1x SB Champ 1993 AP Off. I couldnt be any prouder. 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