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==Early years== |
==Early years== |
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Mobley attended [[Curtis Senior High School]], where he was a two-way player as a [[running back]] and [[defensive back]]. |
Mobley attended [[Curtis Senior High School]], where he was a two-way player as a [[running back]] and [[defensive back]]. As a junior, he rushed for 1,147 yards and 13 [[touchdown]]s. |
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As a senior, he finished with 1,579 yards and 16 [[touchdown]]s,<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1314&dat=19901212&id=ym5RAAAAIBAJ&sjid=YwgEAAAAIBAJ&pg=2641,1277691&hl=en | title=Mead trio heads list of area All-State players | accessdate=May 4, 2018}}</ref> South Puget Sound League MVP-defensive back, co-MVP-running back and Class AAA All-state honors at both positions.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=860&dat=19901213&id=l9ozAAAAIBAJ&sjid=RI8DAAAAIBAJ&pg=5219,5999710&hl=en | title=State sportswriters pick grid All-Stars | accessdate=May 4, 2018}}</ref> He contributed to his team winning two consecutive state titles. He also practiced [[track & field|track]]. |
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==College career== |
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Mobley accepted a football scholarship from [[Washington State University]], where he became a four-year starter at [[strong safety]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2026&dat=19910208&id=6iYuAAAAIBAJ&sjid=htAFAAAAIBAJ&pg=6419,983459&hl=en | title=Price didn't get everything he wanted from recruiting class | accessdate=May 4, 2018}}</ref> He also was used as a kickoff returner in some situations. |
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As a freshman, he collected 33 tackles, one interception and one forced fumble. As a sophomore, he had 75 tackles (fourth on the team), 3 tackles for loss, 4 passes defensed, one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. |
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As a junior, he registered 63 tackles (tied for third on the team), 4 tackles for loss, 2 intercetpions, 3 passes defensed, 2 sacks and 2 forced fumbles.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2026&dat=19931201&id=xLsjAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ptAFAAAAIBAJ&pg=4316,3421231&hl=en | title=Three Cougs named on Pac-10 team | accessdate=May 4, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1314&dat=19921203&id=9FxWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=M_ADAAAAIBAJ&pg=1515,1451702&hl=en | title=Pac-10 taps Bledsoe as top player | accessdate=May 4, 2018}}</ref> As a senior, he recorded 55 tackles (sixth on the team), 1.5 tackles for loss, 5 passes defensed, one fumble recovery and one forced fumble.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2026&dat=19941129&id=G74jAAAAIBAJ&sjid=xNAFAAAAIBAJ&pg=5771,4373383&hl=en | title=Pac-10 All-Conference Team | accessdate=May 4, 2018}}</ref> |
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==Professional career== |
==Professional career== |
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===Edmonton Eskimos (first stint)=== |
===Edmonton Eskimos (first stint)=== |
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After not being selected in the [[1995 NFL draft]], he signed with the [[Edmonton Eskimos]] of the [[Canadian Football League]]. |
After not being selected in the [[1995 NFL draft]], he signed with the [[Edmonton Eskimos]] of the [[Canadian Football League]]. He had 62 tackles (3 for loss), one interception, 3 fumble recoveries and one sack. In [[1996 CFL season|1996]], he posted 85 tackles (3 for loss), 5 sacks, and one fumble recovery. |
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===Dallas Cowboys=== |
===Dallas Cowboys=== |
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In [[1997 NFL season|1997]], he was signed as an [[undrafted free agent]] by the [[Dallas Cowboys]], reuniting with former Cougars defensive coordinator [[Mike Zimmer]], who was the team's defensive backs coach. He was one of thirteen rookies to make the team.<ref>https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=861&dat=19970825&id=w3xOAAAAIBAJ&sjid=XUsDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6556,4771541&hl=en</ref> |
In [[1997 NFL season|1997]], he was signed as an [[undrafted free agent]] by the [[Dallas Cowboys]], reuniting with former Cougars defensive coordinator [[Mike Zimmer]], who was the team's defensive backs coach. He was one of thirteen rookies to make the team.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=861&dat=19970825&id=w3xOAAAAIBAJ&sjid=XUsDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6556,4771541&hl=en | title=Thirteen rookies survive Cowboys' final cut | accessdate=May 4, 2018}}</ref> |
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He would spend three seasons with the Cowboys as a backup [[Safety (American and Canadian football position)|safety]] and [[special teams]] player. He wasn't re-signed at the end of the [[1999 NFL season|1999 season]]. |
He would spend three seasons with the Cowboys as a backup [[Safety (American and Canadian football position)|safety]] and [[special teams]] player. He wasn't re-signed at the end of the [[1999 NFL season|1999 season]]. |
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===Edmonton Eskimos (second stint)=== |
===Edmonton Eskimos (second stint)=== |
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On May 23, [[2000 CFL season|2000]], Mobley was signed by the [[Edmonton Eskimos]] and was |
On May 23, [[2000 CFL season|2000]], Mobley was signed by the [[Edmonton Eskimos]] and was switched to [[linebacker]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.nytimes.com/2000/05/24/sports/transactions-415910.html | title=Transactions | accessdate=May 4, 2018}}</ref> He led the team in tackles in [[2004 CFL season|2004]] (75) and [[2005 CFL season|2005]] (74). |
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In [[2006 CFL season|2006]], he was second on the team with 59 tackles. He was released after the season and announced his retirement on May 24, [[2007 CFL season|2007]].<ref>https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/singor-mobley-announces-retirement/article1077126</ref> |
In [[2006 CFL season|2006]], he was second on the team with 59 tackles. He was released after the season and announced his retirement on May 24, [[2007 CFL season|2007]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/singor-mobley-announces-retirement/article1077126/ | title=Singor Mobley announces retirement | accessdate=May 4, 2018}}</ref> |
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In all, Mobley played 158 games over nine seasons with the Eskimos, was a part of two [[Grey Cup]] championship teams, registered 602 tackles (21 for loss), 21 sacks, 24 passes defensed, 15 interceptions and 78 [[special teams]] tackles. In 1995, he set a team record with 129 yards in fumble recoveries. He is considered to be one of the greatest defensive players in franchise history.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://esks.com/article/throwback-thursday-lb-singor-mobley |title= |
In all, Mobley played 158 games over nine seasons with the Eskimos, was a part of two [[Grey Cup]] championship teams, registered 602 tackles (21 for loss), 21 sacks, 24 passes defensed, 15 interceptions and 78 [[special teams]] tackles. In 1995, he set a team record with 129 yards in fumble recoveries. He is considered to be one of the greatest defensive players in franchise history.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://esks.com/article/throwback-thursday-lb-singor-mobley |title=Throwback Thursday LB Singor Mobley |accessdate=May 4, 2018 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150701063449/http://esks.com/article/throwback-thursday-lb-singor-mobley |archivedate=2015-07-01 |df= }}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Revision as of 01:25, 15 July 2018
Born: | Tacoma, Washington | October 12, 1972
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Career information | |
Status | Retired |
CFL status | American |
Position(s) | S, LB |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
Weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
College | Washington State |
High school | Curtis Senior (WA) |
Career history | |
As player | |
1995–1996 | Edmonton Eskimos (CFL) |
1997–1999 | Dallas Cowboys |
2000–2006 | Edmonton Eskimos (CFL) |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Records | Eskimos Records
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Singor A. Mobley (born October 12, 1972) is a former American football safety and linebacker in the National Football League and the Canadian Football League, for the Dallas Cowboys and Edmonton Eskimos. He played college football at Washington State University.
Early years
Mobley attended Curtis Senior High School, where he was a two-way player as a running back and defensive back. As a junior, he rushed for 1,147 yards and 13 touchdowns.
As a senior, he finished with 1,579 yards and 16 touchdowns,[1] South Puget Sound League MVP-defensive back, co-MVP-running back and Class AAA All-state honors at both positions.[2] He contributed to his team winning two consecutive state titles. He also practiced track.
College career
Mobley accepted a football scholarship from Washington State University, where he became a four-year starter at strong safety.[3] He also was used as a kickoff returner in some situations.
As a freshman, he collected 33 tackles, one interception and one forced fumble. As a sophomore, he had 75 tackles (fourth on the team), 3 tackles for loss, 4 passes defensed, one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
As a junior, he registered 63 tackles (tied for third on the team), 4 tackles for loss, 2 intercetpions, 3 passes defensed, 2 sacks and 2 forced fumbles.[4][5] As a senior, he recorded 55 tackles (sixth on the team), 1.5 tackles for loss, 5 passes defensed, one fumble recovery and one forced fumble.[6]
Professional career
Edmonton Eskimos (first stint)
After not being selected in the 1995 NFL draft, he signed with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. He had 62 tackles (3 for loss), one interception, 3 fumble recoveries and one sack. In 1996, he posted 85 tackles (3 for loss), 5 sacks, and one fumble recovery.
Dallas Cowboys
In 1997, he was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys, reuniting with former Cougars defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer, who was the team's defensive backs coach. He was one of thirteen rookies to make the team.[7]
He would spend three seasons with the Cowboys as a backup safety and special teams player. He wasn't re-signed at the end of the 1999 season.
Edmonton Eskimos (second stint)
On May 23, 2000, Mobley was signed by the Edmonton Eskimos and was switched to linebacker.[8] He led the team in tackles in 2004 (75) and 2005 (74).
In 2006, he was second on the team with 59 tackles. He was released after the season and announced his retirement on May 24, 2007.[9]
In all, Mobley played 158 games over nine seasons with the Eskimos, was a part of two Grey Cup championship teams, registered 602 tackles (21 for loss), 21 sacks, 24 passes defensed, 15 interceptions and 78 special teams tackles. In 1995, he set a team record with 129 yards in fumble recoveries. He is considered to be one of the greatest defensive players in franchise history.[10]
Personal life
Mobely is the secondary coach at Bonney Lake High School, southeast of Tacoma, Washington.
References
- ^ "Mead trio heads list of area All-State players". Retrieved May 4, 2018.
- ^ "State sportswriters pick grid All-Stars". Retrieved May 4, 2018.
- ^ "Price didn't get everything he wanted from recruiting class". Retrieved May 4, 2018.
- ^ "Three Cougs named on Pac-10 team". Retrieved May 4, 2018.
- ^ "Pac-10 taps Bledsoe as top player". Retrieved May 4, 2018.
- ^ "Pac-10 All-Conference Team". Retrieved May 4, 2018.
- ^ "Thirteen rookies survive Cowboys' final cut". Retrieved May 4, 2018.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved May 4, 2018.
- ^ "Singor Mobley announces retirement". Retrieved May 4, 2018.
- ^ "Throwback Thursday LB Singor Mobley". Archived from the original on 2015-07-01. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
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