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Kevin Tony Faulk (born June 5, 1976 in Lafayette, Louisiana) is an American football running back for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He played college football at LSU, is known as a third-down back and pass receiver out of the backfield. Image File history File links Question_book-3. ... City Foxborough, Massachusetts Other nicknames The Pats Team colors Nautical Blue, New Century Silver, Red, and White Head Coach Bill Belichick Owner Robert Kraft General manager Bill Belichick (de facto) Mascot Pat Patriot League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960â€“69) Eastern Division (1960â€“69) National Football League (1970â€“present... 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 156th day of the year (157th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1976 Pick up sticks(MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... : Hub City : The Heart of Cajun Country United States Louisiana Lafayette 47. ... The 1999 NFL season was the 80th regular season of the National Football League. ... City Foxborough, Massachusetts Other nicknames The Pats Team colors Nautical Blue, New Century Silver, Red, and White Head Coach Bill Belichick Owner Robert Kraft General manager Bill Belichick (de facto) Mascot Pat Patriot League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960â€“69) Eastern Division (1960â€“69) National Football League (1970â€“present... This is a list of athletic conferences of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). ... For other uses, see LSU. Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, generally known as Louisiana State University or LSU, is a public, coeducational university located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and the main campus of the Louisiana State University System. ... 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 1999 National Football League Draft amateur college selection procedure known as the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting. ... City Foxborough, Massachusetts Other nicknames The Pats Team colors Nautical Blue, New Century Silver, Red, and White Head Coach Bill Belichick Owner Robert Kraft General manager Bill Belichick (de facto) Mascot Pat Patriot League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960â€“69) Eastern Division (1960â€“69) National Football League (1970â€“present... The winning Super Bowl team receives the Vince Lombardi Trophy. ... is the 156th day of the year (157th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1976 Pick up sticks(MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... : Hub City : The Heart of Cajun Country United States Louisiana Lafayette 47. ... 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. ... City Foxborough, Massachusetts Other nicknames The Pats Team colors Nautical Blue, New Century Silver, Red, and White Head Coach Bill Belichick Owner Robert Kraft General manager Bill Belichick (de facto) Mascot Pat Patriot League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960â€“69) Eastern Division (1960â€“69) National Football League (1970â€“present... NFL redirects here. ... This article covers college football played in the United States. ... City Baton Rouge, Louisiana Team Mascot Mike the Tiger Team Colors Purple and gold Head Coach Les Miles Home Stadium Tiger Stadium League/Conference affiliations Independent (1893-1895) Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association (1896-1921) Southern Conference (1922-1932) Southeastern Conference (1932-present) Western Division (1992-present) Team history All-Time...

He is a distant relative ^[1] of former NFL running back Marshall Faulk.^[2] This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

High school career

Faulk attended Carencro High School in Carencro, Louisiana, where he helped his team win the 1992 State Championship (Class 5A). In high school, Faulk rushed for 4,877 yards on 603 carries (8.1 yards per carry). He also had 7,612 all-purpose yards and 89 touchdowns. He was twice chosen as Louisiana's Most Valuable Player (Class 5A). He was also given All-American Honors by USA Today and Parade. Lafayette Parish high school located in Lafayette, Louisiana. ... Carencro is a city located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. ... USA Today is a national American daily newspaper published by the Gannett Company. ... PARADE is a magazine, distributed as a Sunday supplement in hundreds of newspapers in the United States. ...

College career

In 1995, Faulk went to the Louisiana State University (LSU), where he immediately became the starting running back for LSU's football team. For other uses, see LSU. Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, generally known as Louisiana State University or LSU, is a public, coeducational university located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and the main campus of the Louisiana State University System. ... City Baton Rouge, Louisiana Team Mascot Mike the Tiger Team Colors Purple and gold Head Coach Les Miles Home Stadium Tiger Stadium League/Conference affiliations Independent (1893-1895) Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association (1896-1921) Southern Conference (1922-1932) Southeastern Conference (1932-present) Western Division (1992-present) Team history All-Time...

At LSU, Faulk rushed for 4,557 yards in 41 games, which was 2nd best in SEC history behind the legendary Herschel Walker of Georgia (5,259 yards in 33 games). Faulk also finished his career with 6,833 career all-purpose yards and 53 total touchdowns, which ranked him 5th in NCAA history and 1st in SEC history. The Southeastern Conference (SEC) is a college athletic conference headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, which operates in the southeastern part of the United States. ... Herschel Walker (born March 3, 1962 in Wrightsville, Georgia) is a former professional American football player in the United States Football League and the National Football League. ... NCAA redirects here. ... The Southeastern Conference (SEC) is a college athletic conference headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, which operates in the southeastern part of the United States. ...

In 1996, Faulk was voted to the College Football All-America Team by the AP. The College Football All-America Team is an honor given annually to the best American college football players at their respective position. ... The Associated Press, or AP, is an American news agency, the worlds largest such organization. ...

Faulk holds the following school records at LSU: City Baton Rouge, Louisiana Team Mascot Mike the Tiger Team Colors Purple and gold Head Coach Les Miles Home Stadium Tiger Stadium League/Conference affiliations Independent (1893-1895) Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association (1896-1921) Southern Conference (1922-1932) Southeastern Conference (1932-present) Western Division (1992-present) Team history All-Time...

Faulk was also one of the best kick returners in LSU's history with 832 yards and 2 TDs on punt returns and 884 yards and 1 TD on kickoff returns.

NFL career

In 1999, Faulk was selected by the New England Patriots in the 2nd round (46th overall) of the 1999 NFL draft. During that same year, Faulk finished his rookie season with 1,358 all-purpose yards in only 11 games. He also returned a kickoff for 95 yards against the New York Jets on November 15. City Foxborough, Massachusetts Other nicknames The Pats Team colors Nautical Blue, New Century Silver, Red, and White Head Coach Bill Belichick Owner Robert Kraft General manager Bill Belichick (de facto) Mascot Pat Patriot League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960â€“69) Eastern Division (1960â€“69) National Football League (1970â€“present...

In 2000, Faulk finished the regular season with 1,909 all-purpose yards in 16 games.

In 2001, Faulk helped the Patriots finish the regular season with an 11-5 record by compiling 1,070 all-purpose yards in 15 games.

In 2002, Faulk finished the regular season with 1,440 all-purpose yards in 15 games. He also finished 2nd in the NFL with a 27.9-yard kickoff return average (725 yards on 26 returns). That same year, he broke the Patriots' franchise record for total kickoff return yards, which had previously been held by David Meggett (who had 2,561 yards on kickoff returns). Also in 2002, Faulk returned two kickoffs for touchdowns, becoming only the 2nd player in Patriots history to return more than one kickoff for a touchdown in a season. One kickoff return was an 86-yard return against the Oakland Raiders on November 11, the other was an 87-yard kickoff return against the New York Jets on December 22. Dave Meggett (born April 30, 1966 in Charleston, South Carolina), is a former professional American Football running back who played for the New York Giants (1989-1994), New England Patriots (1995-1997), and the New York Jets (1998). ...

In 2003, Faulk helped the Patriots finish the regular season with a 14-2 record by compiling 1,351 all-purpose yards in 15 games (including 1,078 yards from scrimmage). In Super Bowl XXXVIII, Faulk helped the Patriots to a 32-29 victory over the Carolina Panthers with 42 yards rushing and 19 yards receiving. His biggest plays were a 23-yard run in the 4th quarter and a two-point conversion score with 2:51 left in the fourth quarter. Date February 1, 2004 Stadium Reliant Stadium City Houston, Texas MVP Tom Brady, Quarterback Favorite Patriots by 7 National anthem BeyoncÃ© Coin toss Earl Campbell, Ollie Matson, Don Maynard, Y.A. Tittle, Mike Singletary, Gene Upshaw Referee Ed Hochuli Halftime show Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Outkast, P. Diddy, Kid Rock...

As of the end of the 2006 season, he had the most receptions (276) for a running back in Patriots franchise history.^[3]

Career stats

Rushing

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Charles Joseph (Charlie) Weis (born March 30, 1956 in Middlesex, New Jersey) is the head coach of the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team. ... City Foxborough, Massachusetts Other nicknames The Pats Team colors Nautical Blue, New Century Silver, Red, and White Head Coach Bill Belichick Owner Robert Kraft General manager Bill Belichick (de facto) Mascot Pat Patriot League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960â€“69) Eastern Division (1960â€“69) National Football League (1970â€“present... Date February 6, 2005 Stadium ALLTEL Stadium City Jacksonville, Florida MVP Deion Branch, Wide receiver Favorite Patriots by 7 National anthem Combined choirs of the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and U.S... Adam Matthew Vinatieri (born December 28, 1972 in Yankton, South Dakota) is an American football placekicker currently playing for the Indianapolis Colts. ... Rohan Davey (born April 14, 1978 in Clarendon, Jamaica) is an American football quarterback in the Arena Football League. ... Josh Miller (born July 14, 1970 in Queens, New York) is an American football punter for the Tennessee Titans. ... Kevin Kasper is a american football player for the Minnesota Vikings, he was signed by the Vikings on June 14th 2006, after being cut from the Seattle Seahawks. ... Thomas Edward Brady, Jr. ... Jim Miller (born February 9, 1971) is an NFL quarterback, last under contract to the New York Giants. ... Randall Blue Jerome Gay, Jr. ... Asante Samuel (born January 6, 1981 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida) is an American football cornerback for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. ... Eugene W. Wilson II (born August 17, 1980 in Merrillville, Indiana) is an American football safety for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. ... Rabih Fard Abdullah (born April 27, 1975 in Martinsville, Virginia) is a former American football running back. ... Corey Dillon (born October 24, 1974 in Seattle, Washington) is a retired American football running back who recently was released by the New England Patriots making him a free agent. ... Earthwind Moreland is a former National Football League cornerback for the New England Patriots, and a current Arena Football League cornerback/wide receiver for the Georgia Force. ... Jeâ€™Rod L. Cherry (born May 30, 1973 in Berkeley, California) is a retired American football safety in the National Football League who played from 1996-2004. ... Henry Major Hank Poteat II (born August 30, 1977 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) is an American football who currently plays cornerback for the New England Patriots. ... Cedric Cobbs is a running back who plays for the Denver Broncos in the NFL. He was drafted in the fourth round (128th overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots. ... Patrick Pass (born December 31, 1977 in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American football fullback who is currently a free agent and most recently played with the New England Patriots of the National Football League, but is considered more of a pass-catching fullback than a conventional blocking fullback. ... Rodney Scott Harrison (born December 15, 1972 in Markham, Illinois) is an American football safety for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. ... Dexter Reid is currently playing for the Indianapolis Colts in the National Football League. ... Tully Banta-Cain (born August 28, 1980 in Mountain View, California) is an American football linebacker for the New England Patriots of the NFL. He was originally selected with the 25th pick of the seventh round of the 2003 NFL Draft out of California. ... Michael George Vrabel (born August 14, 1975 in Akron, Ohio) is an American football linebacker for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. ... Don Davis (born December 17, 1972 in Olathe, Kansas) is an American football player who currently plays linebacker for the New England Patriots. ... Ted Curtis Johnson (born December 4, 1972) is a former American football player in the National Football League. ... Lawrence Alexander Izzo (born September 26, 1974 in Fort Belvoir, Virginia) is an American football linebacker for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. ... Tedy Lacap Bruschi (pronounced BREW-ski) (born June 9, 1973 in San Francisco, California) is an American football linebacker for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. ... Willie McGinest William Lee McGinest, Jr, (born December 11, 1971 in Long Beach, California), is an American Football linebacker for the Cleveland Browns. ... Matt Chatham is a linebacker who plays for the New England Patriots, and attended University of South Dakota. ... Rosevelt Colvin III (born September 5, 1977 in Indianapolis, Indiana) is an American football linebacker for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. ... Stephen Neal is a starting right guard in the National Football League who re-signed with the New England Patriots after testing the free-agency market following the 2005 season. ... Joseph Dominic Andruzzi (born August 23, 1975 in Staten Island, New York) is an American football offensive guard who is a free agent. ... Gene Mruczkowski (born June 6, 1980 in Cleveland, Ohio) is an American football plaer who currently plays guard for the New England Patriots. ... Leonidas E. Paxton III born March 13, 1978 in Orange, California) is an American football long snapper for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. ... Dan Koppen (born September 12, 1979 in Dubuque, Iowa) is an American football player who is the starting center for the New England Patriots of the NFL. After attending Boston College, the hometown Patriots selected him in the fifth round of the 2003 NFL Draft with the 164th overall choice. ... Thomas F. Ashworth (born October 10, 1977 in Denver, Colorado) is an American football offensive lineman for the New England Patriots of the NFL. Originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the San Francisco 49ers out of the University of Colorado. ... Russ Hochstein (born October 7, 1977, in Hartington, Nebraska) is a guard for the New England Patriots. ... Matthew Charles Light (born June 23, 1978 in Greenville, Ohio) is a star offensive tackle on the New England Patriots. ... Billy Yates (born April 15, 1980 in Fort Worth, Texas) is an American Football offensive lineman for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. ... Vincent Lamar Wilfork (born November 4, 1981 in Boynton Beach, Florida) is an American football defensive tackle who currently plays for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. ... Brandon Michael Gorin (born July 17, 1978 in Muncie, Indiana) is an offensive tackle for the New England Patriots. ... Troy Fitzgerald Brown (born July 2, 1971 in Barnwell, South Carolina) is an American football wide receiver for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. ... Bethel Johnson (born February 11, 1979, in Corsicana, Texas) is an American football wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings. ... Daniel Graham (born November 16, 1978 in Torrance, California) is an American football tight end who plays for the Denver Broncos of the NFL. // Growing up in Denver, Colorado Graham attended Thomas Jefferson High School. ... Anthony Deion Branch, Jr. ... Jed Weaver(Born:August 11,1976) is an NFL football tight end with the New England Patriots. ... David Patten is an American football player. ... David Lamar Givens (born August 16, 1980 in Youngstown, Ohio) is an American football wide receiver for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. ... Christian Fauria (born September 22, 1971 in Harbor City, California) is an American football tight end who is currently on the Carolina Panthers in the NFL. Up until 2005, with the New England Patriots, he was a backup to Daniel Graham but still contributed to the offense regularly. ... Marquise Hill (August 8, 1982 â€“ May 28, 2007) was an American football defensive end for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. ... Richard Vershaun Seymour (born October 6, 1979 in Gadsden, South Carolina) is an American football defensive lineman for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. ... Tyron Markeith Warren (born February 6, 1981 in Bryan, Texas) is a defensive end for the New England Patriots. ... Roman Phifer (born March 5, 1968) is an American football linebacker. ... City Foxborough, Massachusetts Other nicknames {{{nicknames}}} Team colors Blue, Red, Silver, and White Head Coach Bill Belichick Owner Robert Kraft Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot Pat Patriot Local radio Flagship stations: WBCN 104. ... Keith Traylor (born September 3, 1969) is a defensive tackle in the NFL for the Miami Dolphins. ... Ethan Jeffrey Arthur Kelley is a National Football League nose tackle for the Cleveland Browns. ... William Stephen Belichick (born April 16, 1952 in Nashville, Tennessee) is the American football head coach for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. ... Romeo Crennel (born June 18, 1947 in Lynchburg, Virginia) has been the head coach of the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League since February 8, 2005. ... Brian Daboll (born in Welland, Ontario) is the current American football quarterbacks coach for the New York Jets of the National Football League. ... Jeff Davidson (born 1967 in Akron, Ohio) is the offensive coordinator for the NFLs Cleveland Browns. ... Ivan Fears is a National Football League runningbacks coach for the New England Patriots. ... Pepper Johnson (born 1964) is a former American Football linebacker who played thirteen seasons with the New York Giants, the Cleveland Browns, the Detroit Lions, and the New York Jets from 1986 to 1998 in the National Football League. ... Eric Mangini (born January 19, 1971 in Hartford, Connecticut) is the current head coach of the New York Jets of the NFL. At the age of 35, he was the youngest head coach in the NFL, as well as the youngest coach in the four major North American sports, including... Josh McDaniels is the current offensive coordinator and former quarterbacks coach for the NFLs New England Patriots. ... Dean Pees (born September 4, 1949 in Dunkirk, Ohio) is the current American football defensive coordinator for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. ... Dante Scarnecchia (born February 14, 1948 in Los Angeles, California) is the American football offensive line coach and assistant head coach for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. ... Brad Seely (born September 6, 1956 in Vinton, Iowa) is the American football special teams coach for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. ... Charles Joseph (Charlie) Weis (born March 30, 1956 in Middlesex, New Jersey) is the head coach of the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team. ...

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