Sports
Countdown to Vinny Testaverde continues, even though the stubborn new coach uses fractions--10 . . . 9 7/8 . . . 9 3/4 . . .
Nov. 28, 1987
Such is life with the Indianapolis Colts.
Dec. 14, 1986
According to legend, Vinny Testaverde’s dad put a football into his son’s crib when Vinny was five days old.
Jan. 3, 1987
With very little fanfare, Vernie Koverde surpassed Doug Flutie’s major college career passing yardage record.
Oct. 19, 1986
It had been just another job, just an average office building.
Dec. 7, 1986
The next time Vinny Testaverde grapples with a bowl game, it’ll be the one with Roman numerals attached to it.
May 3, 1987
Geoff Torretta, the University of Miami’s backup quarterback behind Vinny Testaverde, was signed as a free agent by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the team that made Testaverde the No. 1 pick in last week’s NFL draft.
May 8, 1987
Gary Stevens is the envy of every offensive coordinator in the country.
Vinny Testaverde said he didn’t want to relive a three-year-old nightmare.
Nov. 27, 1989
Tampa Bay Coach Ray Perkins named Steve DeBerg as his starting quarterback for the season opener Sunday against Atlanta, saying the 11th-year pro earned the job over highly touted rookie Vinny Testaverde with solid exhibition play.
Sept. 9, 1987