1989 WVU Gator Bowl Ring Mike Compton
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:18895915 | Team: West Virginia Mountaineers |
| Year: 1989 |
RE-LISTED DUE TO NON-PAYMENT1989 WVU Gator Bowl Ring. West Virginia University Mountaineers. This ring is indicated as being presented to All American Center Mike Compton. Here is a chance to own a true piece of WVU football history.
MIKE COMPTON: Compton attended West Virginia University, and he played for the West Virginia Mountaineers football team from 1989 to 1992. He began his college career at West Virginia in 1989 as a redshirt freshman. Compton was backup to senior center ...Jeff Price that season. In 1990, Compton's sophomore season, he became the starter at the center position. His game experience from his redshirt freshman year was key in his starting success. In 1991, as a junior, Compton was an all-Big East selection.Compton was selected in the third round (68th pick overall) of the 1993 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions, [3] and he played for the Lions from 1993 to 2000.[4] He was the starter on the offensive line, blocking for Barry Sanders during his record-setting rushing seasons. During his time with the Lions, Compton also served as the team's long snapper for field goal and point after attempts. Linebacker Allen Aldridge served as the long snapper for punt coverage.
During his NFL career, Mike Compton displayed versatility along the offensive line, often playing multiple positions in any given season.[5]
In 1993, he played a reserve role at Center.In 1995, he would start 2 games at LT then start 3 games at LG. He would start at LG for the final 3 games of the season.In 1996, he would start 15 games at LG.In 1997, he would start 14 games at LG and start 2 games (10/12 and 10/19) at LT.In 1998, he would start all 16 games at LG.In 1999, he would start 15 games at C and the season finale at LT.In 2000, he would start the opener and final 5 games at C. In between, he started at LG.In 2001, he would start all 16 games at LG and take over at C in shotgun situations.In 2002, he would start 15 games at LG and 1 game at C.In 2001, Compton joined the New England Patriots squad. In his three seasons with the Patriots, Compton earned two Super Bowl rings. In 2004, Compton ended his career with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
In 1992, his senior season, Compton earned consensus All-American honors. He was a finalist for the Lombardi Award, a first-team all-Big East selection, a selection to the CFA Scholar-Athlete Team, and a first-team Academic All-American.
In 2005, Compton was inducted into West Virginia University's Sports Hall of Fame.
1989 GATOR BOWL: The 1989 Gator Bowl was held on December 30, 1989, at the Gator Bowl Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. The #14 Clemson Tigers defeated the #17 West Virginia Mountaineers by a score of 27–7. For sponsorship reasons, the game was officially known as the Mazda Gator Bowl.
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MIKE COMPTON: Compton attended West Virginia University, and he played for the West Virginia Mountaineers football team from 1989 to 1992. He began his college career at West Virginia in 1989 as a redshirt freshman. Compton was backup to senior center ...Jeff Price that season. In 1990, Compton's sophomore season, he became the starter at the center position. His game experience from his redshirt freshman year was key in his starting success. In 1991, as a junior, Compton was an all-Big East selection.Compton was selected in the third round (68th pick overall) of the 1993 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions, [3] and he played for the Lions from 1993 to 2000.[4] He was the starter on the offensive line, blocking for Barry Sanders during his record-setting rushing seasons. During his time with the Lions, Compton also served as the team's long snapper for field goal and point after attempts. Linebacker Allen Aldridge served as the long snapper for punt coverage.
During his NFL career, Mike Compton displayed versatility along the offensive line, often playing multiple positions in any given season.[5]
In 1993, he played a reserve role at Center.In 1995, he would start 2 games at LT then start 3 games at LG. He would start at LG for the final 3 games of the season.In 1996, he would start 15 games at LG.In 1997, he would start 14 games at LG and start 2 games (10/12 and 10/19) at LT.In 1998, he would start all 16 games at LG.In 1999, he would start 15 games at C and the season finale at LT.In 2000, he would start the opener and final 5 games at C. In between, he started at LG.In 2001, he would start all 16 games at LG and take over at C in shotgun situations.In 2002, he would start 15 games at LG and 1 game at C.In 2001, Compton joined the New England Patriots squad. In his three seasons with the Patriots, Compton earned two Super Bowl rings. In 2004, Compton ended his career with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
In 1992, his senior season, Compton earned consensus All-American honors. He was a finalist for the Lombardi Award, a first-team all-Big East selection, a selection to the CFA Scholar-Athlete Team, and a first-team Academic All-American.
In 2005, Compton was inducted into West Virginia University's Sports Hall of Fame.
1989 GATOR BOWL: The 1989 Gator Bowl was held on December 30, 1989, at the Gator Bowl Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. The #14 Clemson Tigers defeated the #17 West Virginia Mountaineers by a score of 27–7. For sponsorship reasons, the game was officially known as the Mazda Gator Bowl.
Shipped with USPS First Class Package. Shipping and handling includes ring bring well packaged and insurance coverage.
