Suffered a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee on Nov. 20 vs. Washington which caused him to miss the next two games. Aikman, who had been six of eight passing for 131 yards, would be out for the season. The quarterback spent 12 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys and won three Super Bowls throughout his career. At the age of 12, Aikman's family moved to Henryetta, Oklahoma, where he played football and baseball at Henryetta High School, and earned All-State honors. Troy Aikman Win Loss Record | StatMuse Troy Aikman had a 94-71 record in his career. Personnel changes would plague the Cowboys for the remainder of Aikman's tenure. Aikman then shredded the San Francisco 49ers secondary in the NFC Championship 3821, before leaving the game with a concussion after 49ers defensive tackle Dana Stubblefield's knee hit Aikman's head. Only time will tell where hell end up. Thursday night meeting. Troy Aikman had 11 wins in 1993. Seasons [ edit] Footnotes [ edit] Several weeks ago, after Prescott concluded a workout at The Star with the teams other captains, he went upstairs to meet with head coach Mike McCarthy and quarterback coach Scott Tolzien to watch tape of every one of those interceptions. Troy Aikman -- 350 *Played more than one game on Christmas . Aikmans observation about Prescott and Super Bowl expectations will be taken as a pointed criticism of Romo. NFL Championship Game: 196667. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Alon with running back Emmitt Smith and wide receiver Michael Irvin played a vital part in the Super Bowl wins for the Cowboys. He won the Super Bowl with the Cowboys again in the consecutive season (Super Bowl XXVIII). In college, Aikman was the 1988 Davey O'Brien Award winner and College Quarterback of the Year. Aikman missed five games with a fractured left clavicle (non-throwing shoulder) suffered against Denver (9/13). [39] Mooty has two sons with her ex-husband, lawyer Jerry Mooty,[40] who is the nephew of Cowboys' owner Jerry Jones. At another halftime ceremony, on February 7, 2009, at the UCLA-Notre Dame basketball game, Aikman's induction into the College Hall of Fame was honored. 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PHI Roger Ruzek 36-yard field goal, 2:46. After review though, the referees overturned the catch, saying that Bryant "did not complete the act of making the catch" after he bobbled the ball as he hit the ground. The Cowboys won two of their three Super Bowls in this period after defeating Green Bay in the postseason and won nine of ten meetings in the 90s. While the hit by Arrington ended his 2000 season, he claims it was the back pain and not that concussion that ended his career. Aikman also hosts a weekly sports radio show which airs on Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. Find more Cowboys coverage from The Dallas Morning News here. I hope hes able to do it. 96 car (derived by multiplying Aikman's jersey number as a Dallas Cowboy by Staubach's) shared between Terry Labonte and Tony Raines during the 2006 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series. [8][10], As a junior, Aikman earned the Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year, throwing for 2,525 yards, 17 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions. 1989 Aikman 1990 Aikman 1991 Aikman 1992 Aikman 1993 Aikman 1994 Aikman 1995 Aikman 1996 Aikman 1997 Aikman 1998 Aikman 1999 Aikman 2000 Aikman 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 0-11 7-8 7-5 13-3 11-3 10-4 12-4 10-5 6-10 7-4 7-7 4-7 Explore It was the team's first time in franchise history that Tom Landry wasn't the head coach, as he was fired by Arkansas oil executive Jerry Jones on February 25, 1989. The following list shows career postseason records for each starting quarterback in the NFL playoffs. The Cowboys drafted Aikman with the No. He won three Super Bowls and started for the team in two of them. In 2003, Aikman agreed to play for the Miami Dolphins with Turner as their offensive coordinator and began training again, but the team decided not to sign a contract with him.[19]. Besides the entry of Johnson and Jones, the Cowboys made pre-season headlines by drafting UCLA quarterback Troy Aikman with the first pick in the NFL Draft. Does it translate into something better? They failed to improve on their 313 record from 1988, finishing at 115 and missing the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season. Prior to a 2020 NFL broadcast between the Packers and Buccaneers in Tampa, Aikman and his partner Joe Buck were caught on a hot mic questioning the necessity of a military flyover when only 15,000 fans were allowed in Raymond James Stadium for the game. Instagram: Packers lose, Cowboys' first victory of the series and the first on, First meeting at Texas Stadium. [12], As of the 2022 season, Green Bay is one of two NFC teams (along with the San Francisco 49ers) with a .500 or better record against the Cowboys. The 2000 season was Aikman's final season as a professional football player. Expectations were raised when the Cowboys finished with a strong 31 preseason record. [8], During the Brett Favre era in Green Bay, the Cowboys dominated the rivalry, going 92 (including 90 in Dallas) against the Packers when Favre was the quarterback. The Cowboys would go on to lose that game and the following week against the Atlanta Falcons with backup quarterback Babe Laufenberg, missing the final playoff wild card spot by one game. He was a public spokesman for Acme Brick throughout his career. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Troy Aikman Season Win Loss Record By Each Year | StatMuse Troy Aikman had a record of 0-11 in his rookie season in 1989. Aikman became one of the winningest quarterbacks of the 90s. After a playoff loss at home by the 49ers to the Green Bay Packers, the Cowboys hosted the Packers in the NFC Championship and, for the third straight season, knocked the Packers out of the playoffs, this time by a 3827 score, to earn their third Super Bowl appearance in four years. Aikman announced he had completed course work to finish his degree in sociology. Hes been in the booth for five Super Bowls as part of Foxs NFL coverage. Throughout his career, Aikman was able to achieve a lot: 94-71 win-loss record Completed 61.% of his passes 32,942 passing yards 165 touchdowns 141 interceptions Six-time Pro Bowl selection Sadly, Aikman's career ended in 2000 when a devastating hit by Washington Redskins' linebacker Lavar Arrington left him with a serious concussion. Troy Aikman is one of the best quarterbacks to have played in the NFL. In Dallas' only playoff game (a 27-10 loss to the Vikings) Aikman completed 22-of-38 passes for 286 yards. "There was a lot of single coverage on CeeDee Lamb," Aikman said. See trending; Company. Career Stats During the season, star running back Herschel Walker would be traded to the Minnesota Vikings for multiple players and draft picks. Your login session has expired. Switzer suffered the first losing season of his career, and resigned at the end of the season. Although the rivalry has existed throughout the history of each team, it was most notable during two time periods. Posted a 99.0 quarterback rating, the second highest in team history and second in the NFL, and he led the league with a 69.1 percent completion rate. Troy Kenneth Aikman (born November 21, 1966) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. [8] The Cowboys defeated the Philadelphia Eagles at home in the Division Playoffs and squared off against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship, a matchup that featured the two best teams in the NFC. [9], On October 19, Miami's Jerome Brown broke through the offensive line, sacked Aikman on the Sooner 29-yard line and broke Aikman's ankle. The first period occurred during late 1960s[3] as both teams were highly successful prior to the AFL-NFL merger, which culminated in meeting in consecutive NFL Championship Games in 1966 and 1967. [1], at Veterans Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Troy Aikman, quarterback from Univeristy of California - Los Angeles. He moved to the broadcasting booth, joining the NFL on Fox. In Super Bowl XXVII against the Buffalo Bills, Aikman led the Cowboys to a 5217 victory (coincidentally the game was played in his alma mater's home stadium, the Rose Bowl). He led the Bruins to a 102 record and the 1987 Aloha Bowl, where they beat the Florida Gators 2016. Troy Aikman 6'4", 220 lbs Dallas Cowboys QB Career Stats Game Log Splits Quarterback Troy Aikman played 12 seasons for the Cowboys. He was selected to play in 6 Pro Bowls and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2006. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Please logout and login again. [8] Aikman was named Super Bowl MVP after completing 22 of 30 passes for 273 yards and 4 touchdowns.[8]. McCarthy called it healthy. With Holieway established as the starting quarterback at OU, Aikman decided to transfer to UCLA. Additionally, the Packers won Super Bowl XLV in AT&T Stadium in 2011. As of fall 2010, Aikman is a co-spokesman for Rent-a-Center, along with Hulk Hogan. Aikman never did return to the field. With so many Super Bowls under his belt, first as a player then as a commentator, whats left for Aikman to accomplish? He did not feature in the game as he suffered a concussion against the 49ers in the NFC Championship match of the season. Northwestern has rewarded coach Chris Collins for a bounce-back season and the schools second NCAA tournament appearance with a three-year contract extension through 2028, Yankees captain Aaron Judge is going on the injured list because of a strained right hip, joining Giancarlo Stanton, Harrison Bader and third baseman Josh Donaldson on the sidelines. The Cowboys were stunned at home in the Wild Card game as the #6 seed Arizona Cardinals won, 207. I mean, thats what Ive seen, anyway. Aikman, who in 1999 was ranked No. In a must-win game against the Giants on the final weekend of the season, Aikman completed 23-of-32 passes for 288 yards. Here, the Cowboys logo can . The 1999 season started off with a bang for Aikman and the Cowboys as they squared off against the Washington Redskins. However, Dallas was unable to produce a third-consecutive Super Bowl title. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. He also finished second in the NFL in completion percentage at 63.7 percent. What Im most proud of in my career is the fact of whatever success the team of the 70s had, and Roger had winning Super Bowls, with our ability to win three, that now is the bar, Aikman said. 2011 The Portland Trail Blazers rally from 23 points down in the second half, including an 18-point deficit to start the fourth quarter to defeat Dallas 84-82 and tie the first-round series at 2-2. Troy Aikman and Michael Irvin, future centerpieces of the Cowboys 1992 to 1995 dynasty, headlined this team. What is Troy Aikman's Super Bowl record? Switzer and offensive coordinator Jim Donnan were forced to switch back to the wishbone offense under freshman quarterback Jamelle Holieway. [8] He was a Consensus All-American, the UPI West Coast Player of the Year, the Washington DC Club QB of the Year, a finalist for the 1988 AFCA "Coaches Choice" Player of the year award, and finished third in voting for the 1988 Heisman Trophy. The Vikings coaches reluctantly accepted Walker after the trade and never totally used the tool they had been given. Born Nov. 21, 1966, in West Covina, Califorina. Alongside running back Emmitt Smith and wide receiver Michael Irvin, he was part of what fans called The Triplets. They became one of the best quarterback/running back/receiver combos of all time. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Thats unavoidable. Last meeting at Milwaukee County Stadium. 1989 Aikman 1990 Aikman 1991 Aikman 1992 Aikman 1993 Aikman 1994 Aikman 1995 Aikman 1996 Aikman 1997 Aikman 1998 Aikman 1999 Aikman 2000 Aikman 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 0-11 7-8 7-5 13-3 11-3 10-4 12-4 10-5 6-10 7-4 7-7 4-7 The rivalry has also resulted in a number of notable games, including eight playoff games. 2020 NFL Draft: LSU quarterback Joe Burrow first pick by Cincinnati Bengals. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. In his first season, the former QB paired with Dick Stockton and former Cowboys teammate Moose Johnston. The 1988 season culminated with a 173 Bruins victory over the Arkansas Razorbacks in the 1989 Cotton Bowl Classic, which was played in Dallas. NAME SEASON TM GP W L CMP ATT PCT YDS AVG YDS/G TD TD% INT INT% SCK SCKY RATE; Troy Aikman: 1993 Currently an NFL broadcaster, Troy Aikman is no stranger to football fans. The quarterback will get a lot of credit for that. [10], The two teams played their first overtime game in the series on November 13, 2022. [13] On November 28, 2014, UCLA retired his #8 jersey at halftime against Stanford. Listed below are the NFL Regular Season Starting Quarterback Win/Loss Records for NFL players that have started at least one game at quarterback. He threw one touchdown pass in the match. Threw a team record 111 consecutive postseason passes without an interception. 1994: Led the Cowboys to a 12-4 regular-season record. Yeah, I think he has, Aikman said. Active players are listed in bold. But Aikman sees something in Prescott that he didnt see in the quarterbacks who preceded him. Get the latest news. Aikman was selected first overall in the 1989 NFL Draft by the Cowboys, with whom he received six Pro Bowl selections and won three Super Bowls. Troy Aikman sees something in Cowboys QB Dak Prescott that his predecessors lacked. The two teams do not play every year; instead, they play at least once every three years. Super Bowl XXVII was the best Super Bowl game for Aikman as the Cowboys defeated the Bills 52-17. Andersons feat is overshadowed by Shaquille ONeal, who rips down the backboard in the first quarter, delaying the game 45 minutes. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. [14] His NFL debut started with a 280 loss to the New Orleans Saints. 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"(Aikman's) leadership and focus are what made us the team we were in the 1990s," Smith said after Aikman's Hall of Fame selection was announced. The bottom line, however, is that in the three biggest games of his life, Aikman led the Cowboys to victory all three times, with the average win coming by 21 points. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. One of the reasons so many fans trust Aikman as an authority in the booth? Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. He said Andy Reid called him after Eagles' starting quarterback Donovan McNabb suffered a broken ankle in week 11 of the 2002 season to offer him the starting position, but Aikman declined. Which team has the most wins as road dogs since 2015? PHI Randall Cunningham 5 rushes, 46 yards, This page was last edited on 1 April 2023, at 20:32. 1996: Dallas slipped some, finishing the regular season with a 10-6 record, good enough for a wild-card berth in the playoffs. 1989: Selected by the Cowboys in the first round (first pick overall) out of UCLA, Aikman played in 11 games, starting all 11 of them. [6][7], The New York Mets offered Aikman a contract out of high school, but instead of playing baseball he chose to pursue football and attended the University of Oklahoma under head coach Barry Switzer. First start: Loss (28-0) to the Saints in Week 1 of 1989; 17 of 35 (48.6 percent) for 180 yards, zero touchdowns, two. 90 of his 94 career wins were in the 1990s and were the most by any quarterback in any decade until Peyton Manning surpassed him in the 2000s with 115 wins. [8] Aikman finished 1989 with a 011 record as a starter, completing 155 of 293 passes for 1,749 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 18 interceptions. The Cowboys won their Divisional Playoff game against the Green Bay Packers 359, but fell to the 49ers in the NFC Championship, 3828. Dallas snuck into the playoffs with an 8-8 regular-season record. 1993 The Dallas Mavericks avoid matching the 1972-73 Philadelphia 76ers as the worst team in NBA history, beating Minnesota 103-100 for their 10th triumph of the season. With the Cowboys trailing 176 at halftime the following week against the Detroit Lions in the NFC Divisional Playoff game, Aikman was inserted to start the third quarter, but was unable to provide a spark as the Cowboys lost, 386. Dak has never cowered to the expectations of winning the Super Bowl, Aikman said. This loss was the Cowboys' eighth of ten straight losses to start the season. Take a brief look at some of the highlights from Troy Aikman's 12-year NFL career. Lets look at how many Super Bowls Troy Aikman won with the Dallas Cowboys. It was the first time in his career he was forced to miss games because of a concussion.