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Contents 1 Birth Place 2 Jerry Rice 3 Statement issue 4 Statistical Dominance 5 # of Seasons 6 Work Ethic 7 Famous Catches 8 big games 9 "He retired" 10 Someone is screwing around with this article 11 Picture 12 Feedback 13 Picture? 14 catchin bricks.... 15 #2 All Purpose Yards 16 NFL.COM stats link 17 Joe Montana? 18 WikiProject class rating 19 Broncos 20 NFL Records 21 retired jersey

[edit] Birth Place

{{Editprotected}}Jerry was actually born in Starkville, Mississippi; however, he was raised in Crawford, Mississippi.

{{editprotected}} This page is semiprotected; any username more than a few days old can edit it. There is no need for administrator assistance. CMummert · talk 14:43, 24 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Jerry Rice

i also agree that he is the best wide to ever play the game for his age.

From his web site (dated Dec. 7, 2007): I am saddened to announce that Jackie and I have separated after 20 years of marriage. Our main priority is the well-being of our children and we ask that you please respect our family’s privacy during this difficult time.

Jerry —Preceding unsigned comment added by Budmetro (talk • contribs) 03:37, 23 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Statement issue

I don't think it is correct to say that he is arguably the greatest football player ever because it is impossible to compare one position to another.

its arguable though, isn't it?--Alhutch 18:21, 16 January 2006 (UTC)

I dont think Jerry rice is the best for his age...he is getting old and he pretty much is done he has no steam left in him and he just in general sucks now. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Stever6098 (talk • contribs) 20:08, 14 March 2007 (UTC).

[edit] Statistical Dominance

There is a mistake in this section. It claims Randy Moss is 2nd place in recieving touchdowns per game for a single season with 1.44. This is incorrect since Don Hutson caught 17 touchdowns in 11 games back in 1942 giving him 1.55 per game. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 92.9.70.155 (talk) 14:32, 18 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] # of Seasons

I changed the number of NFL seasons from 20 to 21. He played in 21 differnt seasons. Granted one of them was for only 4 preseason games.

[edit] Work Ethic

The section on his work ethic is very interesting. It would be great to have some details about his workout routine and what about it was so extreme compared to other players Cshay 06:54, 23 January 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Famous Catches

A description of a few of his most famous receptions would be nice Cshay 06:54, 23 January 2006 (UTC)

[edit] big games

it doesn't really mention any huge games he had. I think he must have had at least one or two 250 yard games or something like that. perhaps we could mention it.--B.U. Football For Life|Talk 18:31, 26 January 2006 (UTC)

[edit] "He retired"

For those of us, not me, that don't know the term why not just put "he retired"? I doubt a true dictionary would put that phrase in it.

Sarge

[edit] Someone is screwing around with this article

The user at 24.56.244.150 changed several entries in the article to nonsense entries:

In NFL Records: Postseason: "Receptions (5,000,000 And Counting)"

In Trivia: "Rice gained 1,000,000 rushing yards and 1,000,000 rushing touchdowns, unusually small figures for a QuarterBack."

I have reverted these changes, but someone needs to tell this user that such nonsense is not acceptable.

Charleatls 05:18, 26 April 2006 (UTC)

...also, 1000 TDs - the man was good, but THAT good...

[edit] Picture

Jerry Rice is considered one of the greatest FOOTBALL PLAYERS of all time... why does the only picture on the page show him ballroom dancing rather than showing him on the field or at least in a football uniform?

Maybe we should even move the picture up to the top... --Liface 06:08, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

I hope you all like the photo i choose Zidane tribal 18:53, 20 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Feedback

From the main article, "In fact, he became the first non-kicker in NFL history to score 1000 points in his career..." ignores QBs like Marino and is not correct.

Regarding the "criticism" portion, many first rate WR have avg yds/catch below Rice (Harrison,Carter,T Brown,Reed,Owens,Monk).
Rice also was very good at the run after catch. I think Montana and Young statistically have yards/throw on par with other QBs.
This works against the criticism. Also, the discussion about production after leaving SF obviously is after Rice's traumatic leg injury, after which some say he was never the same.--Billymac00 13:35, 17 October 2006 (UTC)

Jerry ahd his best years playing for the Bears, or should I say day........all he did was he told the coach all of the seahawks plays...lol

Passing touchdowns do not count for a given player's scoring...therefore a QB's (such as Marino) passing touchdowns are irrelevant in comparison to Rice's touchdowns. A player has to cross the endzone with the ball or kick it through the uprights in order for the points to be counted for his scoring total.

[edit] Picture?

Can't someone who knows how put an image of Jerry Rice PLAYING in this article? Someone with such a legacy deserves it... --24.1.43.206 04:25, 26 February 2007 (UTC)

It's all an issue of Copyright - If a suitable photo that could be upload to WP without infringing copyright - then I'm sure someone could do it. --Rehnn83 Talk 12:00, 26 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] catchin bricks....

Jerry Rice caught bricks in the snow. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 71.198.87.172 (talk) 08:29, 2 March 2007 (UTC).

       Jerry Rice is the man

Yeah that is true albiet not in the snow especially in Mississippi lol. Hence some1 should explain on the 1st paragraph in the early life section. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 60.242.169.170 (talk) 19:05, 20 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] #2 All Purpose Yards

1. 2 All Purpose Yards was NOT Emmitt, but rather Brian Mitchell:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Mitchell_%28running_back%29 http://www.nfl.com/history/randf/records/indiv/combined

[edit] NFL.COM stats link

The NFL.COM stats link is old, it should be, at least as of today, 9/9/07,: http://www.nfl.com/players/jerryrice/profile?id=RIC128880. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.198.40.98 (talk) 03:30, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Joe Montana?

Why ZERO mention of Joe Montana in this whole article. If wasn't for Montana's great quaterbacking, Rice would still be Pro Bowler but would we be arguing he was the GREATEST of all Wide Receivers? I have the same issue with the Joe Montana article, which only once or twice mentions Rice. This was one of the GREASTEST QB/WR duo in the history of the NFL if not the BEST ever! Ronsin1976 00:45, 20 October 2007 (UTC)

I noticed that Randy Moss' name is not in bold type to indicate his status as an active player. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.214.156.159 (talk) 14:23, 11 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] WikiProject class rating

This article was automatically assessed because at least one WikiProject had rated the article as start, and the rating on other projects was brought up to start class. BetacommandBot (talk) 19:20, 5 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Broncos

I think it should be mentioned that Jerry went to training camp with the Broncos in 2005 —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.60.37.8 (talk) 22:53, 21 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] NFL Records

The "double production" stat is interesting, but needs to be reworded to stay. Plus, without doing much research, the 2007 New York Jets had a similar thing with Leveranues Coles having 6 receiving touchdowns compared to a few other players with 3. Unless it has a different meaning, can somebody please take it off (stupid locked page) 24.99.219.179 (talk) 04:51, 18 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] retired jersey

The article incorrectly states that the 49ers retired Jersey #80. This is incorrect. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.230.216.64 (talk) 07:31, 14 March 2008 (UTC)