Paul Sancya/AP. Eight of those new members come via this year's induction class, with the other 20 members belonging to last year's centennial class. ©2012 — 2020 SC Football Hall of Fame (501(c)(3) Organization) | Website by Some Web Studio, LLC. The Black College Football Hall of Fame was founded in 2009 to honor the greatest players, coaches and contributors from Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Greenville, S.C.: The South Carolina Football Hall of Fame (SCFHOF) announces the Class of 2020 and information on the annual enshrinement ceremony. He went to Wando High School for 2½ years, but played just one season of junior varsity football for the Warriors. Cainhoy HS grad Robert Porcher basks in SC Football Hall of Fame glow, By David Cloninger The first thought that went through Porcher’s head was not that he’d made his first NFL sack, but the reaction from his friends back in Wando watching the game on TV. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. When the call came from the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame, Robert Porcher was already on the phone. Porcher never forget where he came from. He was good enough to catch the eye of coaches at Tennessee State and S.C. State. Former South Carolina State standout and NFL All-Pro defensive end Robert Porcher has been selected for induction into South Carolina Football Hall of Fame in the class of 2020. “The reason I didn’t get more scholarship offers was because I only played varsity football that one year,” Porcher said. NORFOLK, Va. â Former South Carolina State defensive end Robert Porcher was named Thursday as one of five 2017 inductees to the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Hall of Fame. Porcher was taken by the Lions in the first round with the 26th overall pick. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.. Clear skies. The Michigan Sports Hall of Fame has inducted ex-Detroit Lions defensive end Robert Porcher and former Michigan State running back Todd T. J. Duckett. Robertson was a linebacker who went on to become a first-round draft pick and NFL defensive rookie of the year in 1971. A member of the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame, McCabeâs award-winning career at the Free Press began in 1970. “We laid down the law with Robert,” Jeffries said. Each season, he’d fly Jeffries and his wife up to Detroit for at least one game. Will Robert Porcher ever receive a gold jacket from the Pro Football Hall of Fame? 134 Columbus Street When I got over that hump, I wanted to be one of the team leaders, then I wanted to finish my career as the all-time sack leader for the Lions.”. The ceremonies will take place from Aug. 5-9, with the Cowboys and Steelers also scheduled to play in the annual Hall of Fame Game. Porcher spent his senior season terrorizing opposing quarterbacks and offensive linemen. “I went from gassers to eventually running 100-yard sprints,” Porcher said. Porcher has few regrets about his NFL career. ... Robert Brazile (Player - 2014) ... Robert Porcher (Player - 2017) The Black College Football Hall of Fame was founded in 2009 to honor the greatest players, coaches and contributors from Historically Black Colleges and Universities. “Those were the only games on TV. 935 S. Main St. Suite 203 Greenville, SC 29657. Self nomination will not be accepted. Robert Porcher and Isiah "Butch" Robertson are among six members of the Black College Football Hall of Fame's class of 2017. Charleston, SC 29403, News tips/online questions: newstips@postandcourier.com, Delivery/subscription questions: subserve@postandcourier.com. Porcher can still remember his first NFL sack against the Washington Redskins nearly three decades ago. “When you’re playing, you don’t realize what kind of impact you are having, so I’m truly blessed to be recognized and to go in with such a great class. High 66F. Porcher was a three-time Pro Bowl selection (1997, 1999 and 2001) and finished his NFL career with 95½ sacks, which still stands as a franchise record. This was before the Carolina Panthers came along. Robert Porcher, Class: Induction: 2017 Sport(s): Football - Porcher was a standout defensive end for the South Carolina State Bulldogs, after transferring from Eight of those new members come via this year's induction class, with ⦠“A lot of the players today would probably transfer if you talked to them like that, but Robert wasn’t like that at all,” Jeffries said. Over the next six seasons, Porcher was among the most feared pass rushers in the NFL, recording 68 sacks, including five seasons with double-digit sacks. Home - Inductees - Inductees 2020 - Robert Porcher. The class was enshrined Friday night. “There was just something about coach Jeffries that made you want to play for him,” Porcher said. Paul Sancya/AP, Former Detroit Lions defensive end Robert Porcher was taken with the 26th overall pick in the 1992 NFL Draft by the Lions. The Detroit Lions organization honored Robert Porcherâs community contributions by naming their Annual Man of the Year award after him. DeArdo says defensive end Robert Porcher (95.5 career sacks) also received consideration to be the Lionsâ representative. His play on the field earned him Pro-Bowl and All-Pro honors in 1997, 1999, and 2001. dcloninger@postandcourier.com, The Berkeley Independent - Moncks Corner, SC, By Andrew Miller I would have liked to have gotten to 100 sacks. The Pro Football Hall of Fame will induct 28 new members this summer in Canton, Ohio. Not bad for a guy who had just two college scholarships offers coming out of Cainhoy High School. Next week, Porcher will be inducted into the South Carolina Football Hall of Fame along with former South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier, former Citadel and Furman head coach ⦠He was inducted into the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame in 2009, and in 2017, he was selected to the Black College Football Hall of Fame. He was speaking with his son, Robert IV, a ⦠Porcher, 50, spent most of his childhood in Mount Pleasant. Former Detroit Lions defensive end Robert Porcher still holds two franchise records for sacks. Porcher signed with Tennessee State and played two years for the Tigers before transferring to Orangeburg to play for Willie Jeffries. It was during a practice that season in 1995 that Porcher noticed Barry Sanders all by himself on a parallel field running gassers, the least favorite conditioning drill for any football player. The Hall of Fame has announced its 25 semifinalists for the Class of 2021. NFL scouts began to take notice. The ⦠The Pro Football Hall of Fame will induct 28 new members this summer in Canton, Ohio. Provided/Detroit Lions, Detroit Lions defensive end Robert Porcher (91) will be inducted into the South Carolina Football Hall of Fame. “That drove me the first few years of my career. “Robert literally made one tackle from Florida A&M cry during a game because he couldn’t block him,” Jeffries remembers. Going into his senior season at S.C. State, Jeffries knew that Porcher had more to give. Former Cainhoy High School and S.C. State standout Robert Porcher holds the Detroit Lions' career sack record with 95.5. He was inducted into the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame in 2009, and in 2017, he was selected to the Black College Football Hall of Fame. ... Kevin Glover and Robert Porcher ⦠Washington was coming off a Super Bowl championship the season before, and the game was on national television at RFK Stadium. Abundant sunshine. apmiller@postandcourier.com, Gamecocks' Jay Urich transfers Black Lives Matter fame into nonprofit, Sapakoff: The best political college football fix is April Madness, Carolina Panthers' new Rock Hill facility could make 'Two states, One team' a reality, Washington's NFL team drops 'Redskins' name after 87 years. I’ll pop that tape in and listen to John Madden say, ‘I like this rookie, he’s fast.’”. Porcher was a first-round NFL draft pick in 1992 and three-time All-Pro. Robert Porcher was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 2018. “At first, I wanted to prove that I belonged in the NFL and that Lions didn’t make a mistake taking a kid from an historic black college in the first round,” Porcher said. “When you live in Charleston, you are either a Washington, Atlanta or Dallas fan,” Porcher said. Porcher (1992-2003) had ⦠I’m sure he thought he was giving 100 percent, but he wasn’t.”. Steve Spurrier headlines new S.C. Football Hall of Fame class. He didn’t talk about transferring. Since retiring, Porcher has become actively involved in community and business interests throughout Michigan and his home state of South Carolina. Eight of those new members come via this year's induction class, ... Mooreâs former teammate, defensive end Robert Porcher (95.5 career sacks) also received consideration. Spurrier retired as the winningest coach in both Florida and USC history. Robert Porcher (Wando, SC/South Carolina State ... SC State legendary head coach and South Carolina Football Hall of Fame Class of 2013 Inductee Willie Jeffries will ⦠I remember watching Barry running these sprints during one of the defensive periods when the offense is supposed to be on the sidelines resting and wondering why the best running back in the NFL was doing all this extra work. "I think if I'd played another year, maybe, I'd have gotten a better look.". He spent his entire 13-year career in Detroit accumulating a franchise history record 95.5 career sacks. His family moved to the city of Wando in Berkeley County during his junior year, and he transferred to Cainhoy High School, which barely had 200 students in the late 1980s. “I think everyone on the coaching staff knew he could play in the NFL.”. Nominations shall be reviewed by the Hall of Fame committee no later than April 1st of each year. Athletic Hall of Fame nominations may be made by UMass Boston Alumni, students, faculty, staff, trustees and members of the general public. "I thought I was doing enough, but I realized I wasn’t.”. Plenty good enough to land in the S.C. Football Hall of Fame. Robert Porcher, a former member of the Detroit Lions, made the Black College Football HOF. Reach Andrew Miller at 843-937-5599. Late in the second quarter, Porcher finally was able to get around Jacoby and sack Washington quarterback Mark Rypien. ... former S.C. State and Wando defensive end Robert Porcher and Sumter native and ⦠Winds light and variable. Porcher didn’t get mad. The Pro Football Hall of Fame will induct 28 new members this summer in Canton, Ohio. The Berkeley Herbal Center in Pleasant Hill will be offering a class this summer on energetic hygiene to help people achieve more clarity in their lives. He started out at Tennessee State in 1988-1989 and then transferred to play for legendary South Carolina State Head Coach Willie Jeffries (SCFHOF13) in 1990-1991. He'll be inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame on Sept. 28. Willie Scott “Physically, I was still able to play at a high level,” Porcher said. Post and Courier Follow him on Twitter @APMILLER_PandC. Coach Spurrier is one of the all-time great coaches, a coach I really idolized, so to be in the same class as coach Spurrier is truly an honor.”. He wanted more. Between 1996-2001, Porcher recorded 68 sacks, the second-highest total in the NFL during that span. ", "Maybe Barry was the best running back because of the extra work he was putting in," he recalls thinking. By 1995, Sanders was a perennial all-pro running back on his way to a Hall of Fame career. “I knew I could be better. The Wando, South Carolina native is a graduate of Huger Cainhoy High School. First-time eligible players include Peyton Manning, Charles Woodson, and Calvin Johnson. In addition to being the only NFL first-round draftee at SC State, where he earned a criminal justice degree in 1992, Porcher was inducted into the Hall of Fame at his alma mater in 1998, had his jersey (#94) retired in 2001 and was named to the Bulldog Centennial Football Team in 2007. He was inducted into the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame in 2009, and in 2017, he was selected to the Black College Football Hall of ⦠Porcher was a late bloomer with the Bulldogs. The next day, while the offense was working on their portion of the game plan and Porcher had a break, instead of taking a knee, and searching for water, he started to run his own. “I mean, the top scouts were coming, and by the end of the season, Robert had turned himself into a first-round pick,” Jeffries said. One, however, was that he may have retired too soon. The Detroit Lions organization honored Robert Porcherâs community contributions by naming their Annual Man of the Year award after him. Robert Porcher's individual accomplishments are only one chapter in the story of his career. Porcher decided to give football another chance and played for Cainhoy during his senior season. I was just mentally burned out. “As soon as I committed myself, my career took off.”. “My cousin owns this joint called Lucky’s, and every Sunday they watch the NFL games on TV,” Porcher said. He was far from satisfied with just making an NFL roster or being just another defensive lineman for the Lions. Robert Porcher â The first round draft pick of the Detroit Lions in ⦠The Detroit Lions organization honored Robert Porcherâs community contributions by naming their Annual Man of the Year award after him. Next week, Porcher will be inducted into the South Carolina Football Hall of Fame along with former South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier, former Citadel and Furman head coach Art Baker, former USC and NFL standout Willie Scott and former Clemson and NFL star Charlie Waters. After his retirement from the Lions, Porcher became actively involved in the community raising thousands of dollars for cancer research. “Robert is still the same person he was when he played for us,” Jeffries said. “He was huge, and I knew, if he got his hands on me, there was no way I was getting to the quarterback. Itâs more than footballâ¦.Itâs Making A ⦠About Us Read More » I knew I had to be faster than him.”. the 2019 hall of fame dinner will take place on friday, october 11- social hour at 6:00 pm and dinner at 7:00. the dinner takes place at american legion hall at 215 waverly oaks road, waltham. By his fourth season in the NFL, Robert Porcher was already an established starter for the Detroit Lions. He spent the next 13 seasons in Detroit. “Anytime that I’m recognized for my contributions as a football player, it’s always an honor,” said Porcher, who lives in Charlotte and runs a trucking and logistics company. “All I could think about was everybody back at Lucky’s going crazy, high-fiving each other because Pat Summerall and John Madden had just said my name. “You just don’t realize how big he is until you get on the field against him,” Porcher said. Robert Porcher: Pos: DE-DT, Career: 187 G, 1 TD, 3xProBowl, Lions 1992-2003, born SC 1969 The Detroit Lions organization honored Robert Porcherâs community contributions by naming their Annual Man of the Year award after him. Fill in the missing pieces in the comments below. About Us Class of 2020 Members Coach Steve Spurrier, Charlie Waters, Robert Porcher, and Willie Scott talks about âItâs not about usâ with our 2020 Bridge Builder Excellence Awards Finalists We honor the state of South Carolinaâs football legends, and are a catalyst for youth, workforce, and community development. That was back when you recorded games on VHS tapes. At 6-3 and 275-pounds, Porcher’s quickness and athleticism made him a prototype defensive rush specialist. Before the season began, Jeffries and defensive line coach George Wheeler sat down with their pupil and implored him to work harder. Nomination forms will be used for all qualified nominees. Rodney Harrison, a sentimental favorite of mine, is a semifinalist for the first time. Before joining The Post and Courier in 1989, he graduated from South Carolina with a degree in journalism. “Robert was a good player, but I felt like he wasn’t realizing his full potential,” Jeffries said. ... Robert Porcher. The ceremony, which had been scheduled for July 23, has been moved to 2021 due to the coronavirus. Porcher admits that lining up across from the 6-7, 300-pound All Pro offensive lineman Joe Jacoby was a bit nerve wracking. Not many players in the NFL have 100 career sacks, but I think my career turned out OK.”. Andrew Miller is a reporter, covering growth and development in Berkeley County. “I was a starter, my job was pretty secure, but I wasn’t really pleased with my development,” Porcher said. I remember I couldn’t sleep the night before, and, running onto the field, all I could think about was, ‘God, if this is a dream, don’t ever wake me up.’”. Legendary former S.C. State head coach Willie Jeffries (a Class of 2013 inductee) will serve as the eveningâs master of ceremonies. He didn’t pout. tickets are $40 - make checks payable to whs athletic hall of fame and mail to whs athletic hall of fame, 617 lexington street, waltham, ma 02452. His play as a Bulldog earned the 6’3” 275-pound defensive end a first-round draft (26th overall) pick in the 1992 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions. In addition to being the only NFL first-round draftee at SC State, where he earned a criminal justice degree in 1992, Porcher was inducted into the Hall of Fame at his alma mater in 1998, had his jersey (#94) retired in 2001 and was named to the Bulldog Centennial Football Team in 2007. The Detroit Lions annual Man of the Year award is named after Robert Porcher in honor of his contributions to the community. He became the first Detroit Lion player to record double-digit sack totals in four consecutive seasons from 1996-1999. Jeffries coached Porcher with the Bulldogs. 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