Ahman Rashad Green (born February 16, 1977 in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.) is an American football running back who plays for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. Green is best known for his accomplishments playing for the Green Bay Packers. Between the 2000 and 2004 NFL seasons, Green rushed for more yards, and gained more total yards from scrimmage, than any other running back in the NFL. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (340x749, 51 KB)Ahman Green warming up for a preseason football game against the Tennessee Titans on August 29, 2003. ... This article is about the current National Football League team. ... In team sports, the squad number, shirt number, jersey number, sweater number, or uniform number is the number worn on a players uniform. ... P.J. Daniels was a star running back for Georgia Tech from 2002-2005. ... is the 47th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... “Omaha” redirects here. ... The 1998 NFL season was the 79th regular season of the National Football League. ... City Seattle, Washington Team colors Pacific Blue, Navy Blue, Neon Green, White Head Coach Mike Holmgren Owner Paul Allen General manager Tim Ruskell Mascot Blitz, and Taima the hawk League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1976–present) American Football Conference (1977-2001) AFC West (1977-2001) National Football Conference (1976... In professional American football, the Pro Bowl is the all-star game of the National Football League (NFL). ... This is a list of athletic conferences of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). ... Seal of the University of Nebraska The University of Nebraska is one of two public university systems in the state of Nebraska, USA. The system has four universities and a technical college: University of Nebraska-Lincoln University of Nebraska at Omaha University of Nebraska at Kearney University of Nebraska Medical... The NFL Draft (officially the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting[1]) is an annual sports draft in which National Football League (NFL) teams take turns, through seven rounds[2], selecting amateur college American football players and other first-time eligible players. ... The 1998 NFL Draft. ... City Seattle, Washington Team colors Pacific Blue, Navy Blue, Neon Green, White Head Coach Mike Holmgren Owner Paul Allen General manager Tim Ruskell Mascot Blitz, and Taima the hawk League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1976–present) American Football Conference (1977-2001) AFC West (1977-2001) National Football Conference (1976... Packers redirects here. ... This article is about the current National Football League team. ... is the 47th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... “Omaha” redirects here. ... Official language(s) English Capital Lincoln Largest city Omaha Largest metro area Omaha Area  Ranked 16th  - Total 77,421 sq mi (200,520 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 430 miles (690 km)  - % water 0. ... Motto: (Out Of Many, One) (traditional) In God We Trust (1956 to date) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington D.C. Largest city New York City None at federal level (English de facto) Government Federal constitutional republic  - President George Walker Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence from... United States simply as football, is a competitive team sport that is both fast-paced and strategic. ... P.J. Daniels was a star running back for Georgia Tech from 2002-2005. ... This article is about the current National Football League team. ... NFL redirects here. ... Packers redirects here. ...

Ahman was named after former NFL wide receiver and current broadcaster Ahmad Rashad. [1] The wide receiver (WR) position in American and Canadian football is the pass-catching specialist. ... Ahmad Rashad Ahmad Rashad (born Bobby Moore November 19, 1949 in Portland, Oregon, raised in Tacoma, Washington) is an Emmy award-winning sportscaster (mostly with NBC Sports) and former American football wide receiver for the St. ...

High school

• Was a high school All-American selection and state 'Player of the Year' at Central High School in Omaha.
• Attended same high school as Henry Fonda and Gale Sayers
• A three-year letter winner in football as a running back, also played linebacker and handled the team's punting duties
• A two-time academic all-state selection as a prep, later earned Academic All-Big 12 honorable mention in 1990 at Nebraska

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University of Nebraska

Green was a standout running back and three year starter for the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers. He was an integral component and key contributor on two national championship squads. P.J. Daniels was a star running back for Georgia Tech from 2002-2005. ... The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is a state-supported institution of higher learning located in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA. Often referred to as simply Nebraska or UNL, it is the flagship and largest campus of the University of Nebraska system. ... Head Coach Bill Callahan 3rd Year, 22–15 Home Stadium Memorial Stadium, Lincoln Capacity 84,067 - FieldTurf Conference Big 12 - North First Year 1890 Athletic Director Steve Pederson Website huskers. ...

As a freshman Ahman Green was perhaps overshadowed by his backfield mates running back Lawrence Phillips and quarterback Tommie Frazier. But Ahman Green's freshman year at Nebraska was certainly a memorable one. He was a major contributor during Nebraska's 1995 Championship run. He rushed for 1,086 yards and 13 touchdowns on 141 carries (7.7 avg.) and was honored as a freshman All-America selection by Football News. In addition he earned Big Eight all-conference and 'Freshman of the Year' honors. Lawrence Lamond Phillips (born May 12, 1975 in Little Rock, Arkansas), is a former professional American football and Canadian football running back who has had numerous conflicts with law enforcement. ... Tommie Frazier (born on July 16, 1974 in Bradenton, Florida) is a former NCAA football quarterback for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. ...

During his sophomore season in 1996 he compiled a team-leading 917 yards on 155 carries and 7 TDs, despite a turf toe injury. It was during the 1996 season that he posted a career-high 214 yards against Iowa State.

As a junior, he garnered All-Big 12 Conference recognition and was named second-team All-America by the Associated Press and The Sporting News as Nebraska again captured the national championship. He was a finalist for the 'Doak Walker Award,' the annual honor for college football's top running back in 1997. During that campaign he carried the ball 2 times for 1,877 yards (6.8 avg.) and 22 touchdowns (a school record for juniors). He posted 12 consecutive 100-yard games, including three contests with over 200 yards.

During his collegiate career Ahman Green compiled 3,880 rushing yards and 42 touchdowns, both totals good for second place on the Cornhuskers' all-time list. He also posted 300 yards and 3 touchdowns on 35 catches. Ahman Green's most memorable collegiate performance was on January 2nd, 1998 at the Orange Bowl. He rushed for an Orange Bowl record 206 yards and 2 TDs in 42-17 Orange Bowl victory over third ranked Tennessee. The tandem of Scott Frost and Ahman Green easily outperformed Tennessee's constellation of offensive stars: Peyton Manning, Jamal Lewis and Peerless Price. The exceedingly lopsided and decisive nature of this victory contrasted sharply with the also unbeaten Michigan Wolverine's close Rose Bowl victory over the Ryan Leaf's Washington State squad. The enormous discrepancy between the bowl game performances of these two undefeated teams allowed Nebraska to rally from behind in the polls, where Nebraska had fallen behind Michigan after Nebraska's close overtime victory over Missouri, and claim a controversial share of the National Title. This was the Cornhusker's record setting third National Championship in four years. Peyton Williams Manning (born March 24, 1976 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American football quarterback who plays for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. ... Jamal Lafitte Lewis (born August 26, 1979 in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American football running back in the NFL for the Cleveland Browns. ... Peerless LeCross Price (born October 27, 1976 in Dayton, Ohio) is an American football wide receiver who played for the Buffalo Bills (1999-2002), Atlanta Falcons (2003-2004), Dallas Cowboys (2005), and currently the Buffalo Bills. ...

Seattle Seahawks

Ahman Green was drafted in the 3rd round (76th overall) of the 1998 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks. Although Green produced a high rushing average (6.0 in 1998 and 4.6 in 1999) he had difficulty earning significant playing time behind established veteran Ricky Watters. He also earned the displeasure of Seahawks head coach Mike Holmgren for his frequent fumbling. [2] The NFL Draft (officially the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting[1]) is an annual sports draft in which National Football League (NFL) teams take turns, through seven rounds[2], selecting amateur college American football players and other first-time eligible players. ... Richard Ricky James Watters (born April 7, 1969 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) is a former American football running back who played for the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, and the Seattle Seahawks of NFL. Watters played college football at the University of Notre Dame where he played wide receiver on the... Michael George Holmgren (born June 15, 1948 in San Francisco, California) is a National Football League American football coach, and was named as the sixth head coach of the Seattle Seahawks on January 8, 1999. ...

Green Bay Packers

In 2000, Green was traded along with a fifth round draft pick to the Green Bay Packers for Fred Vinson and a sixth round pick. Since then, he has been selected to the NFL Pro Bowl every year from 2001 to 2005 and has broken several franchise records. From the time he joined the Packers in 2000 up through the end of the 2004 season, Ahman Green gained more yards from scrimmage (9,036) and rushing yards (6,848) than any other NFL player. He threw a touchdown pass on October 17, 2004 vs. the Detroit Lions. ^[1] Green is also one of two players in NFL history to have two touchdown runs of 90 or more yards (Bo Jackson is the other). Despite his injury-shortened 2005 season, the Packers re-signed Green to a one-year, $2 million contract, with an extra $3 million in incentives. Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ... In professional American football, the Pro Bowl is the all-star game of the National Football League (NFL). ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The 2004 season of the National Football League (NFL) was the 85th one played by the major professional American football league in the United States. ...

Houston Texans

On March 4, 2007 Green signed a four-year, $.23 million deal with the Houston Texans. Green will be reunited with his former head coach and Texans' assistant head coach Mike Sherman along with former Packers running back Samkon Gado. He will be asked to handle the bulk of the load at running back after a 2006 season in which the Texans used a "running back by committee" approach, with a lot of success. [3] is the 63rd day of the year (64th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... This article is about the current National Football League team. ... Michael Francis Sherman (born December 19, 1954 in Norwood, Massachusetts) is an American football coach and former general manager who was the head coach of the Green Bay Packers of the NFL from the 2000 season to the 2005 season. ... Samkon Kaltho Gado (born November 13, 1982 in Kufai, Nigeria) is a professional American football player for the Houston Texans of the NFL. // Gado moved to Columbia, South Carolina from Nigeria when he was nine years old. ...

Fumbles

Despite his obvious talent, Green has struggled with a reputation for being fumble-prone. Some have blamed it on his excessive perspiration. [4] Former Green Bay star LeRoy Butler cited the left-handed Green's unwillingness to switch the ball to his right arm when running plays to the right side. [5] He has incorporated special arm bands to help keep the ball in his control. LeRoy Butler (born July 19, 1968) is a former American football strong safety who played his entire career with the Green Bay Packers (1990-2001). ...

References

External links

• Ahman Green at ESPN.com
• Ahman Green Official Website
• Ahman Green re-signs with Green Bay Packers