935 S. Main St. Suite 203 Greenville, SC 29657. Porcher, 50, spent most of his childhood in Mount Pleasant. It’s more than football….It’s Making A … About Us Read More » “I mean, the top scouts were coming, and by the end of the season, Robert had turned himself into a first-round pick,” Jeffries said. That was back when you recorded games on VHS tapes. “He hasn’t changed, and that’s a great quality to have.”. Porcher was a first-round NFL draft pick in 1992 and three-time All-Pro. “The reason I didn’t get more scholarship offers was because I only played varsity football that one year,” Porcher said. Robert Porcher, Class: Induction: 2017 Sport(s): Football - Porcher was a standout defensive end for the South Carolina State Bulldogs, after transferring from Provided/Detroit Lions, Detroit Lions defensive end Robert Porcher (91) will be inducted into the South Carolina Football Hall of Fame. “When you live in Charleston, you are either a Washington, Atlanta or Dallas fan,” Porcher said. “A lot of the players today would probably transfer if you talked to them like that, but Robert wasn’t like that at all,” Jeffries said. He was inducted into the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame in 2009, and in 2017, he was selected to the Black College Football Hall of Fame. Going into his senior season at S.C. State, Jeffries knew that Porcher had more to give. A member of the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame, McCabe’s award-winning career at the Free Press began in 1970. Porcher admits that lining up across from the 6-7, 300-pound All Pro offensive lineman Joe Jacoby was a bit nerve wracking. Athletic Hall of Fame nominations may be made by UMass Boston Alumni, students, faculty, staff, trustees and members of the general public. I’ll pop that tape in and listen to John Madden say, ‘I like this rookie, he’s fast.’”. ... Robert Brazile (Player - 2014) ... Robert Porcher (Player - 2017) He'll be inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame on Sept. 28. I would have liked to have gotten to 100 sacks. Porcher never forget where he came from. The Detroit Lions organization honored Robert Porcher’s community contributions by naming their Annual Man of the Year award after him. DeArdo says defensive end Robert Porcher (95.5 career sacks) also received consideration to be the Lions’ representative. Next week, Porcher will be inducted into the South Carolina Football Hall of Fame along with former South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier, former Citadel and Furman head coach … Robert Porcher's individual accomplishments are only one chapter in the story of his career. The Pro Football Hall of Fame will induct 28 new members this summer in Canton, Ohio. Eight of those new members come via this year's induction class, with … “Robert was a good player, but I felt like he wasn’t realizing his full potential,” Jeffries said. By his fourth season in the NFL, Robert Porcher was already an established starter for the Detroit Lions. Former South Carolina State standout and NFL All-Pro defensive end Robert Porcher has been selected for induction into South Carolina Football Hall of Fame in the class of 2020. He was far from satisfied with just making an NFL roster or being just another defensive lineman for the Lions. “I think everyone on the coaching staff knew he could play in the NFL.”. dcloninger@postandcourier.com, The Berkeley Independent - Moncks Corner, SC, By Andrew Miller “He was huge, and I knew, if he got his hands on me, there was no way I was getting to the quarterback. Over the next six seasons, Porcher was among the most feared pass rushers in the NFL, recording 68 sacks, including five seasons with double-digit sacks. Will Robert Porcher ever receive a gold jacket from the Pro Football Hall of Fame? ... Kevin Glover and Robert Porcher … Self nomination will not be accepted. Porcher didn’t get mad. Fill in the missing pieces in the comments below. He went to Wando High School for 2½ years, but played just one season of junior varsity football for the Warriors. The ceremony, which had been scheduled for July 23, has been moved to 2021 due to the coronavirus. 134 Columbus Street The ceremonies will take place from Aug. 5-9, with the Cowboys and Steelers also scheduled to play in the annual Hall of Fame Game. “I was a starter, my job was pretty secure, but I wasn’t really pleased with my development,” Porcher said. Greenville, S.C.: The South Carolina Football Hall of Fame (SCFHOF) announces the Class of 2020 and information on the annual enshrinement ceremony. He spent the next 13 seasons in Detroit. Nominations shall be reviewed by the Hall of Fame committee no later than April 1st of each year. About Us Class of 2020 Members Coach Steve Spurrier, Charlie Waters, Robert Porcher, and Willie Scott talks about “It’s not about us” with our 2020 Bridge Builder Excellence Awards Finalists We honor the state of South Carolina’s football legends, and are a catalyst for youth, workforce, and community development. Former Detroit Lions defensive end Robert Porcher still holds two franchise records for sacks. Porcher was taken by the Lions in the first round with the 26th overall pick. He became the first Detroit Lion player to record double-digit sack totals in four consecutive seasons from 1996-1999. “My cousin owns this joint called Lucky’s, and every Sunday they watch the NFL games on TV,” Porcher said. "I think if I'd played another year, maybe, I'd have gotten a better look.". I wanted to be more than I was. I was just mentally burned out. “You just don’t realize how big he is until you get on the field against him,” Porcher said. Low 44F. When I got over that hump, I wanted to be one of the team leaders, then I wanted to finish my career as the all-time sack leader for the Lions.”. Porcher was a late bloomer with the Bulldogs. Porcher signed with Tennessee State and played two years for the Tigers before transferring to Orangeburg to play for Willie Jeffries. The first thought that went through Porcher’s head was not that he’d made his first NFL sack, but the reaction from his friends back in Wando watching the game on TV. He didn’t pout. Eight of those new members come via this year's induction class, ... Moore’s former teammate, defensive end Robert Porcher (95.5 career sacks) also received consideration. “As soon as I committed myself, my career took off.”. He was good enough to catch the eye of coaches at Tennessee State and S.C. State. Before the season began, Jeffries and defensive line coach George Wheeler sat down with their pupil and implored him to work harder. The Detroit Lions organization honored Robert Porcher’s community contributions by naming their Annual Man of the Year award after him. The Detroit Lions organization honored Robert Porcher’s community contributions by naming their Annual Man of the Year award after him. Porcher has few regrets about his NFL career. “When you’re playing, you don’t realize what kind of impact you are having, so I’m truly blessed to be recognized and to go in with such a great class. the 2019 hall of fame dinner will take place on friday, october 11- social hour at 6:00 pm and dinner at 7:00. the dinner takes place at american legion hall at 215 waverly oaks road, waltham. In addition to being the only NFL first-round draftee at SC State, where he earned a criminal justice degree in 1992, Porcher was inducted into the Hall of Fame at his alma mater in 1998, had his jersey (#94) retired in 2001 and was named to the Bulldog Centennial Football Team in 2007. “I could have played two or three more years. Jeffries coached Porcher with the Bulldogs. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. “We told him he was going about 80 percent of what he could be doing. 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