Sports
With Victory Over Nebraska, Jake ‘The Snake’ Plummer Goes From Obscurity to Heisman Spotlight
Oct. 11, 1996
Jake Plummer was a rebel without applause, then in an apparent tribute to the late Pat Tillman, he let his hair down and has guided Denver to the brink of the Super Bowl
Jan. 21, 2006
USC Sports
After three first-half interceptions on national television, Jake “The Mistake” Plummer might have wanted to turn in his Heisman Candidates Only card and go hide in a locker room stall.
Oct. 20, 1996
Pro football: Jake Plummer, nicknamed for his slithery style, agrees to a $1.6-million contract with Arizona.
July 15, 1997
A star is born. Jake Flakes go on sale this week in Arizona.
Sept. 17, 1999
Arizona Cardinal Coach Vince Tobin went with a hunch Tuesday, naming rookie Jake Plummer to start at quarterback Sunday against the Tennessee Oilers.
Oct. 22, 1997
Jake Plummer made all the difference for the Denver Broncos.
Nov. 17, 2003
Nearly three years ago, David Boston, as a freshman at Ohio State, broke Jake Plummer’s heart with the winning touchdown catch against Arizona State in the Rose Bowl.
Oct. 11, 1999
Arizona State: Sun Devil quarterback pulls off one last miracle before Germaine comes through in clutch for Buckeyes.
Jan. 2, 1997
UCLA Sports
If Jake “The Snake” Plummer didn’t exist, someone would have invented him to jazz up the Heisman race.
Dec. 15, 1996