Hey everyone, it’s your boy back again with another deep dive into the world of sports stats. Today, I’m breaking down the career numbers of Cris Collinsworth, that former wide receiver who’s now always on our screens during football season. I spent a good chunk of time today digging into his playing days and thought I’d share what I found.
Getting Started
First off, I hit up a bunch of different websites, trying to piece together a full picture of this guy’s career. I started with the usual spots, you know, the big-name sports sites. I wanted to get the basic stuff down first: his position, age, height, weight, where he went to college, and when he was drafted.
Digging into the Stats
Once I had the basics, I went deeper. I learned that Collinsworth played for the Cincinnati Bengals for 8 seasons. That’s a pretty solid career in the NFL, right? So, I started looking for his year-by-year stats. It took a bit of digging, but I managed to find some interesting numbers. It looks like he pulled in 417 catches throughout his career.
The Highs and the Lows
Then I found out about this crazy game he had against the Baltimore Colts. Apparently, he racked up 206 receiving yards in a single game! It ended in a loss for the Bengals, but still, 206 yards is a massive number. I tried to find more details about this game, but it looks like that info is a bit buried in history. Not all this was great, though. Some of his seasons weren’t as impressive, and his stats definitely fluctuated from year to year.
Beyond the NFL
But Collinsworth’s story isn’t just about the NFL. I also looked into his college career at the University of Florida. Turns out, he was a pretty big deal there, too. He played wide receiver and had 120 passes for 1,977 yards and 14 touchdowns over three years. He was good enough to get into several halls of fame. Now he makes $12.5M a year doing commentary. He was even a quarterback in high school! Then I found out the Bengals QB at the time was Ken Anderson, who was the NFL’s top-rated quarterback and its consensus MVP in the regular season.
Wrapping Up
So, that’s a quick rundown of what I learned about Cris Collinsworth’s career stats. It was a fun little research project, and it gave me a new appreciation for the guy. Hope you all found this interesting, too. Let me know in the comments what other athletes you’d like me to look into!
