Quentin Riggins
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| Date of birth | April 14, 1966 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Montgomery, Alabama |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | LB |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| College | Auburn |
| High school | Montgomery (AL) Robert E. Lee |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1990 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 1991 | Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Quentin Riggins (born April 14, 1966) is a former American football linebacker who played one season with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. He played college football at Auburn University and attended Robert E. Lee High School in Montgomery, Alabama. He was also a member of the Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks of the World League of American Football.
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Early years
Riggins played high school football for the Robert E. Lee High School Generals. He was initially a tailback before converted to linebacker. He helped the Generals reach the quarterfinals his senior season before losing to eventual state champion Northview. Riggins earned all-state honors while also playing fullback and handling kickoff duties for the Generals.[1]
College career
Riggins played for the Auburn Tigers from 1986 to 1989. He was team captain his senior year in 1989 and helped the Tigers win three consecutive SEC championships his final three seasons.[1] He earned second-team All-American and first-team All-SEC honors in 1988 and 1989. Riggins also recorded totals of 398 tackles (200 solo, 198 assists) during his college career. He was named to the SEC Football Legends Class of 2009.[2]
Professional career
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Riggins signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in June 1990.[3] He played for the Blue Bombers during the 1990 season, winning the 78th Grey Cup.[1]
Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks
Riggins played for the Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks of the World League of American Football in 1991.[1]
Broadcasting career
Riggins has covered Auburn Tigers football on the radio as a sideline reporter for the Auburn IMG Sports Network since 1991.[4][5]
Personal life
Riggins has been vice president of government relations for Alabama Power since 2011.[6]
References
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- Living people
- 1966 births
- Players of American football from Alabama
- American football linebackers
- Canadian football linebackers
- African-American players of American football
- African-American players of Canadian football
- Auburn Tigers football players
- Winnipeg Blue Bombers players
- Raleigh–Durham Skyhawks players
- Grey Cup champions
- American radio sports announcers
- African-American sports announcers
- Auburn Tigers football broadcasters
- 21st-century American businesspeople
- American energy industry businesspeople
- African-American businesspeople
- Businesspeople from Alabama
- Sportspeople from Montgomery, Alabama
