They listen. We have done next to nothing to help ourselves. At least I hope it doesnt. I own 50 per cent. He took a moment, even as he was still soaked in sweat and wearing his shoulder pads, to go up to a teammate and remind him that hes praying for him. So Teague sought out his teammate, linebacker Dontavious Claybrooks, who had just had a baby with a high school classmate. In 1999, Teague started 14 games at free safety, making 102 tackles (fourth on the team), two tackles for loss, nine passes defensed, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, eight special teams tackles and three interceptions, including two returned for touchdowns. Instead of investing in the sport, much of the new found money by horsemen went to trucks, TVs, better living and thats all great, but some of it was needed to be put back in the business that puts food on our table. Always there to help anybody. All rights reserved. Realquiet, Teague said of his birthplace. Jimmy Bernstein told me a terrific story about Moonbeam. Ari Wasserman is a senior writer for The Athletic covering college football and recruiting nationally. Dr. Kenny Seeber As great a horseman and veterinarian as ever lived. Of course, she won the Hambletonian Oaks. George Teague is 6-1 (185 cm) tall. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. I dont downplay that part. Sometimes, its just the nature of folks. I dont even know how the process works. He was never quite the same after that., Total Truth Cost $18,000, Earned $2,022,433, Very fast horse. The way they handled my recruitment, thats how I knew our views were aligned and how I felt the most comfortable, Teague said. She works circles around me or just about anybody I know. Ohio State was also heavily involved with five-star running back Zamir White of Laurinburg (N.C.) Scotland County, who is widely regarded as the top running back recruit in the country. Though he was deep in the running back rotation, he did see the field in four games where he totaled 106 yards on 17 carries, and scoring on one 33-yard touchdown run against Oregon State. Ohio State has a diverse locker room. His eight rushing TDs in 2020 were the most on the team and third-most in the Big Ten with two touchdowns in games vs. Nebraska, Indiana and in the CFP national championship game vs. Alabama She wasnt the best gaited filly, but she always tried., Feel Like a Fool Cost $30,000, Earned $1,269,988, He was well named. He was one of the greatest drivers ever, he just happened to be black. I work with the horses. Meyer doesnt concern himself with locker-room dynamics. At my home turf Dover and Harrington, The Meadowlands, Canada, Ohio and just about everywhere else we have been treated well and with a welcoming attitude. Beyond a lifelong passion for horses and a keen eye for picking out champions from moderately-priced yearlings, George Teague may just be the hardest working man in the biz. When Jim Tressel was the head coach from 2001-11, spirituality seemed to be a more openly discussed topic, at least on the surface. He never got over seeing things that were not there. The backbone of the 1992 defense for Alabama football is heading to the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. Hes particularly careful about his image, not just because hes a role model as one of the few African-American people in the business, but because it makes business sense. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. I try to keep a frame of mind that got me to this point appreciate the people that work for me and like everybody that I run across.. On August 23, 1996, Teague was signed as a free agent by the Dallas Cowboys. Teague trains horses for some celebrity owners former heavyweight boxing champion and grill king, George Foreman, Atlanta Falcons linebacker Demorrio Williams and former New York Jets receiver Wayne Chrebet yet he operates a low-key operation built on sweat equity, not flash. But inside the walls of that building, optional spirituality has become an essence of this program for a good portion of the players. You know whats big down there? Getting that close to death changes a man. We are truly a complete family operation.. All of these things are optional, of course, but theyre tools outside of football that can keep Teague and other religious athletes spiritually engaged. His father and mother were, as he said, the two best horsepeople that he ever knew. Not Teague, a devout nondenominational Christian who views his spirituality and connection with God as his reason for being on Earth, not for touchdowns or to get famous or rich from playing football. Through your years in the business, how have you generally been treated at racetracks or in the business in general? Theres a reason Teague owns 50 per cent of almost every horse in the barn. What does matter, is being able to control his own destiny with limited outside influence. With that, he turns and heads for the track. Teague was named the starter at free safety in the seventh game and remained there until the twelfth contest, after Calvin Jackson was moved from cornerback to safety to make room for rookie Sam Madison. I asked him what he looks for in a yearling. Go, go, go, he said, widening his ever-present grin as he strolls right on by, heading for another horse to jog as the sun starts to turn up the thermostat on what will later be a tarmac sauna. Just the fear, the threat of losing a horse is so big. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. I think people worry about it more than horses, Teague said. In writing this column, I tried to avoid race, but that was impossible. It's also available for basketball, baseball and hockey. Teague started with cheap horses and worked his way up to be able to buy some more expensive ones. Alford didnt talk about Jesus Christ. I would like to be able to do what I want to, primarily to have peace of mind. He was the first responder. Teague spent nine seasons (1993-01) in the NFL, playing with Green Bay, Dallas and Miami. The 5-foot-11, 225-pound Teague started six of the 31 games he played for the Buckeyes, all of those starts coming in the 2020 season. No regrets. I dont play second fiddle to people up in the grandstand telling me how to rig horses.. Considering my age group, the fact that Im overweight and suffer from diabetes, I guess Im all right, Teague said. In George Teagues world theres no substitute for experience and hard work. His brother, Aaron, a former assistant coach at Utah, left behind three sons and Alford has become like a surrogate father to them. Its good. He first denied Amp Lee of a 43-yard touchdown reception, by stripping the ball which went out of the end zone for a touchback. They both came along when we were downsizing the stable operation. But soon after, she stopped breathing. Hes actually going to go and pray for you.. You hear that a lot. He graduated in August 2021 with his degree in communications . He gave his all in every start. He began practicing on a full-time basis on August 4. You respectfully disagree, whether it be religion or politics, but you still love each other. We have everything available to them. He played college football at Ohio State, and high school football at Blackman High School in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. You make the parents feel like they can trust you to further develop their child as if youre an extension of their family. They are good men.. I gave $8,000 for him. I said I loved him. I had great fun with Rainbow Blue, but I also told people if I had trained Rainbow Blue for the average person and she started to look like Rainbow Blue, Brett Pelling would have had her and they would be screaming, What a wonderful job he had done. When a horse gets too good with a little trainer like myself, typical owners start to think, Well, is he up to the job? (My race) hasnt been an advantage and it hasnt been a disadvantage. [10][11], On August 3, 2022, Teague signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Actually, this filly might have had more pure speed than her momma. Thats a place where the things that are innate within him, the things that make him who he is, are going to shine. On Saturday, George Teague will be among the legends as the former Crimson Tide safety enters the hall for the Class of 2021. Instagram: @masterteague. He could have jumped and ended up at Georgia or somewhere else in the South. Montrell is the greatest son a father could ever have. The kids see him by working with him. I tried to protect him because I just knew if I could come close to getting him sound, he could be extra special. Its so easy to have people sit there and point a finger at everything youre doing wrong instead of the few things you do right. The red-shirt sophomore doesn't boast about his accomplishments on the . Two days later, the 43-year-old trainer will win the second million-dollar race in his life all in less than a year. From 1993 to 2001, he was a free safety for the Green Bay Packers, the Miami Dolphins and the Dallas Cowboys. They wanted to see him run the ball with the will to rip someones face off.. Really, really quiet. And Im proud to say we have multi-religious players, denominational people in our program.. It shouldnt matter.. He helped me with so many of my good horses. Coach Ryan Day said participation in the ceremony doesn't guaranteea player'sdeparture this winter. Dallas Cowboys fans, too. To my knowledge, they didnt put him behind a single horse.. "I don't think most of them have made a decision on what their future holds," Day said. His father and mother were, as he said, the two best horsepeople that he ever knew. Led Blackman to the Class 6A quarterfinals as a junior Meyer seems like hes all about business and football, at least from what you see on TV. We need to help those who have the power to help us. Despite coming off a torn Achilles tendon, Master Teague never endured ill effects from the setback last . Of course, in my opinion, no other mare ever did., She was one of the most difficult training lessons I ever had. In 2000, Teague started nine games, missing the final seven contests with a fractured right foot. 3. You know whats big down there? I dont want to do everything in traditional ways. 0:29. Wasnt that the guy that trained Rainbow Blue?. Five plays later, he raced downfield and caught up with sprinting wide receiver Lamar Thomas and stripped the ball from him in full stride, while maintaining possession and returning the ball upfield. As many as 90 players and coaches, including Meyer, participate. Anytime Ive been there and had business to conduct, the best I can say is that I was always treated with contempt. This isnt a story about how Master Teague is a Christian. The owner, trainer and groom of the horse and he wouldnt take us to the winners circle. Prior to that, rushed for 186 yards on 18 carries while adding two receptions for 58 yards and a 97-yard kickoff return TD in the season opener The DSOA and I held a fund raiser at my farm which raised $55,000 for the Governors campaign. Spend 10 minutes with him talking about topics that dont relate to football and you already feel like youve known him for years. The program offers a weekly reflection, which takes place on Friday nights before games and Sundays in the Woody Hayes Center, when speakers are invited in to discuss spiritual and motivational topics. As much as I miss his horsemanship, I miss his friendship more. The mental part of training, to me, is more important than the physical. Its not like a lot of places where theres peace and quiet You wont find too many quiet times around here.. So in order for him to feel like hes at home, Ohio State had to show him that the regular fixtures of his current life church, small group, spiritual discussions will continue in a different place far from home. His 73-yard touchdown run at Northwestern was Ohio States longest run from scrimmage in 2019 I dont know if it helps me to stay clean, but definitely my image is everything right now. We will be eternally grateful for their support. The short list of DFW sports' greatest "hits": 1. 11 by 247Sports. I just didnt have the money. Thats saying something in a sport where workaholics are as prevalent as horse-loving dreamers. Its a national college football program where he can pursue his football career to the full extent, but its also a major brand for him to use his talents to lead by example. When Tim Tebow gave that speech after Ole Miss, I remember I didnt hear it until I was driving home, Meyer said Monday. He won the Adios among other races., Mr Wiggles Cost $50,000, Earned $1,171,484, He was an extremely tough horse who always tried hard. Who are the best drivers youve been associated with? You cant compare any of the places Ive been to here and Ive been a few places, Teague said. But they wanted to see if he could flip the switch on the field, Blackman assistant Kit Hartsfield said. So, when (the horses) leave here theyre pretty well exposed to a lot of activities and a lot of different noises. George Teague is a former NFL football player. [9] He finished the year with 70 tackles, seven passes defensed, six special teams tackles and a career-high four interceptions. As a senior cornerback, he was named first-team class 6A All-state and Academic All-state. I dont want to be the one that settles down in a few years and the game passes me by.. He elected to forego his senior season of competition in order to make himself available for the 2022 NFL Draft Just like there are no obligations for players to participate in Ohio States spiritual outlets, Teague isnt going to shove his beliefs down other peoples throats. Most people probably dont know what chitlins are. I would say, generally speaking we by we I mean our team, myself, Montrell, my sister Brenda, my trainer and dear friend Clyde Francis and Big Mike who took care of Wiggle It Jiggleit very well, certainly as well as others. Teague and his family have been members of the World Outreach Church in Murfreesboro since before he was in middle school, and the place is larger than the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. The cart creaks and squeaks, the tires crackle through the stone dust. At a time when the backstretches of racetracks all over America were filled with African Americans, very few of them were . Through 2021, Teague's statistics are as follows: Teague signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent on May 6, 2022, but was waived three days later. Hes a star football player who everyone in Columbus is awaiting, but when hes there, hes just the small boy who has undergone a body transformation that can only be compared to the physical structure of the church. He will tell us when hes had enough and he will have a home with us for life. He was released in a salary cap move on February 28, 2002. He was a reserve cornerback as a true freshman. Or write about sports? I didnt think she would do that. She just didnt have the overwhelming grit and class that she had. There isnt much else down there. Teagues recruitment wasnt about football for Alford. Between the shafts is none other than Southwind Lynx, the colt that two days later will win the Art Rooney at Yonkers, the first of four million-dollar events on the calendar for 3-year-old pacers. After retiring as a Dallas Cowboy, he became involved in many adventures including a business owner, football coach and NFL analyst. I want to do it a little differently. Coming off his best year in the business, in which he posted 101 wins, had a UTRS of .407 and his horses earned over $3.1 million (he would go on to exceed that figure in each of the next five years, topping out at over $4.7 million in 2009), Teague isnt about to break stride and slow down now. George Theo Teague (born February 18, 1971) is a former American football safety in the National Football League (NFL) who played for the Green Bay Packers, Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins. [8] He played as a nickel defensive back, before starting eight games after Brock Marion suffered a fractured scapula. Most everything I initially knew was learned by watching him and my mom.. I was at Georges place and we were training a set of five 2-year-olds, Bernstein said. Last fall, he bought some 40 yearlings, more than double the number he purchased in 2005. They showed it through their actions. He elected to forego his senior season of competition in order to make himself available for the 2022 NFL Draft. More importantly, he believes its good for horses mental game. Was a part of three consecutive Big Ten championship teams and two Ohio State teams that advanced to the College Football Playoffs, including the title game in 2021 When he says something to people, it lands. SUBSCRIBE NOW TO HARNESS RACING UPDATE FOR FREE, DOWNLOAD THE MOST RECENT EDITION OF HARNESS RACING UPDATE, George Teague: Hardest working man in the biz. Instead, Teague waited. Thats all I needed to see. I really dont want to believe that it is. Master Teague III is not the most prolific prospect the Buckeyes have to offer, but he has shown that he brings enough juice to the game to make a difference. Between them nothing, nada. As Teague, Jr. is officially . We want everything to be user-friendly, whether it be nutrition, whether it be Real Life Wednesdays and also in your spiritual life. Only people that like horses come here (to work) You do have to work a little bit harder, I do believe that, he said. If I want you here by 5 a.m., if I can make it, I think you should. I know its pretty tough and people make mistakes, but I just want you to know Im praying for you, Teague said. He was a four-star prospect in high school before committing to Ohio State. Its second to none.. Like them or not, the politicians control our future. Ohio State has multiple. At least for Alabama football fans that's true. He missed two games with a strained neck injury. George Teague was born on February 18, 1971. Hell have an impact on that locker room and the people who he runs with and through.. Instagram: @masterteague, Master played in 31 games for the Buckeyes between 2018-21 and started six times, all during the 2020 season Alford did that with Teague. For the most part Im getting along fine. He graduated in August 2021 with his degree in communications and was enrolled in an architecture masters program for the 2021-22 academic calendar September 21, 2021. Master Teague III (born May 19, 2000) is an American football running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). I dont need the extra pressure that comes with a lot of guys that train horses for a lot of folks. How much did George Teague weigh when playing? Teague, a fourth-year junior going into 2021, is the elder statesman among OSU's six scholarship running backs on the roster this spring. Three days later, it was public. "Master Teague, Ohio State Buckeyes, Running Back", "Oregon State at Ohio State Box Score, September 1, 2018", "14 Ohio State Players in Line to Redshirt 2018 Season, While 12 Freshmen Will Not", "2022 NFL Draft Scout Master Teague III College Football Profile", "Roster Moves: Bears sign undrafted free agents", "Roster Moves: Bears sign six undrafted rookies", "Steelers sign 10 to Reserve/Future contracts", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Master_Teague&oldid=1152256060, This page was last edited on 29 April 2023, at 03:42. Chicken plants and farming. Three of his four touchdowns runs were of 40 yards or more Master Teague was a Buckeye. Hes not going to Ohio State to start a revolution or be a sidewalk preacher.. Wiggle It Jiggleit showed tremendous ability at 2, but was never quite sound. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 2:31PM. But given the times and what the country is going through, Im trying to be as close to invisible as I can be. Hes quite happy to give credit to his sister, Brenda, assistant trainer Clyde Francis and the staff of 15 caretakers, but the fact George wants to personally see his horses at work is an indication this is not an operation where decisions are made by a show of hands. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. Teague came up to a summer instructional camp in June to work out for the coaching staff and finally prove he was an Ohio State player. [14] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 10, 2023.[15]. After Meyers Florida team lost to Mississippi, Tim Tebow climbed onto a media podium holding back tears and promised the world no player will ever work harder or play harder for the rest of the season, ending his promise with God Bless. Florida went on to win the national title, and that speech is now on a plaque outside of thefootball facility at Florida Field. All rights reserved. February 18,1971 I sure as heck didnt. Have a question for The Curmudgeon? Respect and make it available to them.. Lew Williams wasnt just a good black driver. He was definitely more mechanically inclined. Meyer refers to Tebow as one of the greatest players and the most gifted leader hes ever been around, but Tebow was also outwardly spiritual. Ohio State is going to be a platform for his character and his integrity to shine. Is George Teague in the Hall of Fame? Had two touchdowns at Nebraska in 2019 Teague was named a starter at cornerback as a sophomore, tallying one interception. Rushed for 1,764 career yards with 17 touchdowns and a 5.5 yards per carry average On Monday, fourth-year junior Master Teague announced he will declare for the 2022 NFL Draft . The have a sumptuous buffet that includes chitlins. I trust everybodys opinion, but Id rather see it myself.. I doubt that she would have become the filly that she did without his help. George Teague, Jr. has no intention of being left behind. It all came together just like the coaches said it would.. I dont know. He played college football at the University of Alabama . Hes won the Jug, the North American Cup and the Meadowlands Pace. I want to work long hours. He runs his show his way and does not apologize one second for it. Master played in 31 games for the Buckeyes between 2018-21 and started six times, all during the 2020 season. This kid is going to have the opportunity to be who he is and so is everyone else in the locker room, and thats the beauty of Ohio State. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Teague deadpanned, Whatever is in Gods plan will be.. [13] He was released on December 7. He had an ankle that bothered him. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. When you go somewhere else, theyre pretty comfortable wherever they go. 2020: Second Team All-Big Ten (media and coaches) OSU Scholar-Athlete and Academic All-Big Ten So much so, that his voice rises as he thinks about trainers who get eaten alive by meddling owners. You cant possibly recruit a kid like Teague, who comes from a spiritual family like his, and not address his biggest need: An outlet to continue his faith in college. I believe that Lather Up at the top of his game was the fastest horse to ever look through a bridle. is master teague related to george teague. He quickly earned the role and averaged 11 carries and 69 yards per game and also scoring three touchdowns through the first half of the season. Teague is a soft-spoken kind of player that harkens to the days of yesteryear. All rights reserved. He doesnt understand the impact he can have on people. But they are looking for diversity among their clientele.. That could have been the end of Teagues Ohio State recruitment. They all could return next seasonas the NCAAgranted all players an extra year of eligibility due to the coronavirus pandemic, which reduced the number of games for teams in 2020. Teague is in the jog cart as he said this, making slow circles waiting for others to join him. This game marked his first interception returned for a touchdown in his college career. They landed in a trailer park on the racetrack grounds. Its optional, but so many of them make it a priority to attend.. Did I think that she would turn out to be as good as she did? Thats not it at all. "The Strip" play that the defensive back made against Lamar Thomas is one of the greatest plays in college football history. In his most recent appearance at Nebraska on Nov. 6, he rushed for 8 yards on two carries. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. This is, pretty much, Teagues schedule seven days a week. 46-year-old Nolan Ryan putting Robin Ventura in a headlock in 1993. Football is his gift. I've also cooked crawfish, crab legs, grilled fish, you name it. And I did all the work on top. On March 19, 1997, Teague was signed away by the Miami Dolphins as a free agent after jump-starting his career with the Cowboys. I need to stay healthy for my family. We came a last quarter in 25 and a piece with me driving and George said to me, You like him? For example, with Rainbow Blue, I only had five or six head at the time I got her. The Chicago Bears signed Ohio State running back and former Blackman standout Master Teague as an undrafted free agent following the 2022 NFL Draft. Ohio State Overview. In his second season starting on the offensive line and serving as the blind-side protection for quarterback C.J. He was rated as the No. His 14 career interceptions were two short of the school record at the time. Never a night goes by where they dont assign a number of drives because of no shows or drivers being listed behind multiple horses. Thats before heading off to the track to race many nights, a trip lengthened by the fact Teagues stable, located behind Harrington Raceway, is a couple hours south of the games east-coast heartland. [11] He began the season as a backup to Corey Harris. "This is a fantastic group of horsemen who will be inducted at Goshen . The opportunitys here, and everythings rolling, Teague said. That didnt mean Christianity specifically, but was used as an outlet to open to door for players to think in a more spiritual sense. Mostly I look at budget. On March 10, 1998, the Dolphins waived him to make room for safety Brock Marion.[13]. He played as a nickel defensive back, before passing Omar Stoutmire on the depth chart and being named the starter at free safety in the tenth game, against the Arizona Cardinals. But that does not mean anything will be guaranteed for . He also practiced track. The only way you can tell hes a football player are from his biceps bulging out of his Blackman Football T-shirt. I wish I could lose weight doing all this, but I eat so badly, Teague said, patting his girth and explaining that hes always eating on the run. Going to Ohio State may be a culture shock. We arent used for recruiting or dangling fruit, but we are a resource for those who want it, Hall said. Thats one thing I found out a long, long time ago. Spend a morning with George and youll quickly learn his secret to success is really no secret at all. It may be a little bit more prevalent now than it was when Coach Tressel was there to be honest with you, said Hall, an NFL veteran who co-founded The Driven Foundation with fellow former Buckeye Antonio Smith. George Teague played 133 games over his career. When I walk in the barn I walk in with peace of mind. Im actually doing you a favour by training it because I dont like training outside horses to start with. With a resume listing horses like that, the majority coming from modest beginnings, one would think that you would be in the Living Hall of Fame, Why arent you? At a time when the backstretches of racetracks all over America were filled with African Americans, very few of them were given the opportunity or the incentive to rise above the status of grooms. On the next Vikings possession, he caused a Leroy Hoard fumble. Six years ago, Tony Alford was an assistant at Notre Dame driving down U.S. 41 in Sarasota, Fla, telling his son goodnight on the phone when he noticed the cars in front of him stopping. Finished as the Big Tens seventh-leading rusher as a redshirt freshman in 2019 while playing behind All-American J.K. Dobbins If you dont earn it, youre not going to get it, he said. I couldnt. Recruiting is about relationships. Artiscape wasnt all that commercially attractive. He doesnt smoke, rarely drinks and is always professional. [5] Going into 2019, Teague battled for the back-up spot on the Buckeye roster behind Dobbins. In 1995, Teague started 15 games, making 72 tackles (tied for sixth on the team), two interceptions, 13 passes defensed and one fumble recovery.
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