1. Barrin Simpson was born on October 1,1977 and is an American former professional football linebacker who played 11 seasons in the Canadian Football League.
33 Facts About Barrin Simpson
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Simpson a two-time All-SEC performer in 1998 and 1999 at Mississippi State University Simpson played in 40 games in college from 1996 to 1999, starting in 27 of them.
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Barrin Simpson had 104 tackles, and 2 sacks in his sophomore year.
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Barrin Simpson earned 82 tackles impressively while missing 3 games due to a knee injury in his junior year.
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Barrin Simpson started the year off leading the league in tackles with 29 after 4 games before suffering a season-ending injury tearing his Pectorial Major Tendon.
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Barrin Simpson had over 100 tackles for the second straight season with the Blue Bombers.
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Barrin Simpson was second in the CFL in defensive tackles with 112, was tied for third in fumble returns with two and contributed four sacks.
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Barrin Simpson contributed two pass knockdowns, an interception, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
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Barrin Simpson started the team's CFL East Semifinal loss to the Toronto Argonauts, contributing a team-leading 10 defensive tackles.
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Barrin Simpson was the winner or co-winner of the CJOB Defensive Player of the Game Award five times and was the CFL Defensive Player of the Week during Week Three versus Edmonton and Week 11 versus the BC Lions.
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Barrin Simpson's efforts were recognized by his being named to the CFL and East Division All-Star teams.
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Barrin Simpson was runner-up as the league's Outstanding Defensive Player of the Year Award.
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Barrin Simpson finished second to former BC teammate Brent Johnson.
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Barrin Simpson proved his durability by starting all 18 of the BC Lions regular season games and one playoff game.
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Barrin Simpson was a tackling machine for the Lions.
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Barrin Simpson led the team in defensive tackles for the fifth straight year with 71.
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Barrin Simpson finished tied for eighth place overall in the CFL in that category.
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Barrin Simpson collected three tackles for losses for 12 yards, one fumble recovery and one interception return for 17 yards.
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Barrin Simpson collected another four defensive tackles in the Leos' lone playoff encounter.
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Barrin Simpson had one of his finest seasons as a pro and it did not go unnoticed.
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Barrin Simpson was a CFL All-Star, a West Division All-Star and was the BC Lions' Defensive Player of the Year nominee.
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Barrin Simpson had six defensive tackles and two tackles for losses for four yards in the Lions' Western Conference playoff game.
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Barrin Simpson had four defensive tackles in the Lions' Grey Cup loss to the Toronto Argonauts.
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Barrin Simpson led the CFL in defensive tackles, the third straight year he did that as a member of the BC Lions.
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Barrin Simpson had seven special teams tackles, four tackles for losses for 16 yards, four quarterback sacks, one interception and three fumble recoveries.
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Barrin Simpson collected another five defensive tackles in the Lions' lone playoff contest.
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Barrin Simpson had four tackles for losses for 10 yards, six quarterback sacks, two interceptions for four yards and one fumble recovery.
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Barrin Simpson was honoured as a CFL All-Star and a West Division All-Star.
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Barrin Simpson had an impressive rookie season with the BC Lions.
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Barrin Simpson collected on special teams tackle, one tackle for a loss, two quarterback sacks, one interception and three fumble returns.
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That in turn led to Barrin Simpson being named the CFL Rookie of the Year, a CFL All-Star and a West Division All-Star.
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Barrin Simpson made one playoff start, netting four defensive tackles, one special teams tackle and one fumble return.
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Barrin Simpson has served as a coach at Brewer High School in Fort Worth, Texas.