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22 Facts About Maurice Carthon

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Maurice Carthon was born on April 24,1961 and is an American former professional football player and coach.

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Maurice Carthon played as a fullback in the United States Football League and National Football League for a total of 11 seasons.

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Maurice Carthon accepted a football scholarship from Arkansas State University, where he was coached by Larry Lacewell.

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Maurice Carthon finished his college career with 362 carries for 1,583 yards, 26 receptions and seven touchdowns.

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Maurice Carthon was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity.

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In 1991, Maurice Carthon was inducted into the Arkansas State hall of honor.

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Maurice Carthon was named to the Southland Conference 1980's All-Decade team.

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Maurice Carthon was selected by the New Jersey Generals in the eighth round of the 1983 USFL Draft.

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In 1984, Maurice Carthon started all 18 games, registering 1,042 yards and 11 rushing touchdowns.

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In 1985, Maurice Carthon played a final season with the Generals, posting 175 carries for 726 yards and 6 touchdowns.

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In 1985, Maurice Carthon signed as a free agent with the New York Giants.

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Maurice Carthon wore the number 44 in his career as a fullback with the Giants.

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Maurice Carthon was considered a bruising back with superb blocking skills.

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Maurice Carthon was a very durable player, missing only one game out of 76 when he was with the Giants.

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Maurice Carthon won two championship rings with the Giants, in Super Bowl XXI and Super Bowl XXV.

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Maurice Carthon retired after the 1992 season with 950 career rushing yards, 90 receptions for 745 yards, and 3 touchdowns.

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Maurice Carthon resigned as Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator on October 24,2006, after Cleveland managed only seven points against the Denver Broncos.

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Maurice Carthon was the third NFL offensive coordinator to be replaced during the 2006 season.

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Maurice Carthon been known as a "Parcells Guy", following his former coach from coaching place to place.

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Maurice Carthon has coached under Parcells for the New England Patriots, the New York Jets and, most recently, the Dallas Cowboys.

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When Haley was fired on December 12,2011, Maurice Carthon was retained in the same role under Romeo Crennel.

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Maurice Carthon's son Ran played running back for the Indianapolis Colts, and was general manager for the Tennessee Titans.