John Wesley Ours was born on December 30,1977 and is an American former Arena football running back and linebacker.
21 Facts About Wes Ours
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Wes Ours played college football for the West Virginia Mountaineers.
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Wes Ours was nicknamed "Wes Express" in college because of his ability to run over other players.
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Wes Ours was the biggest fullback in the country during his senior season.
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Wes Ours was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League.
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Wes Ours ended his professional football career by winning ArenaBowl XXII with the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League in 2008.
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Wes Ours only totaled 83 rushing yards with four touchdowns and 199 receiving yards for his career, but he blocked for two record breaking running backs: Amos Zereoue and Avon Cobourne.
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Wes Ours went unselected in the 2001 NFL draft and signed as an undrafted free agent on April 21 with the Indianapolis Colts.
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Wes Ours played in one game for the Colts and two games for the Titans in his rookie season, catching one pass for three yards while with the Titans.
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In 2002, Wes Ours was with the Colts during their training camp, only to be cut before the season.
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In 2005, Wes Ours played in seven games for the Philadelphia Soul.
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Wes Ours had four carries for 10 yards and one touchdown.
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In 2006, Wes Ours played in 14 games for the Soul, he was named Offensive Player of the Game once.
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Wes Ours had four receptions for 33 yards and one touchdown for the season, and led the team with 50 carries for 130 yards with 11 touchdowns.
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Wes Ours scored a total of 13 touchdowns on the season, and recorded 14 total tackles and two fumble recoveries on the defense.
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In 2007, Wes Ours played in all 16 games while taking the majority of the rushes.
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Wes Ours carried the ball 39 times, for 129 yards and eight touchdowns.
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Wes Ours had 12 receptions for 112 yards and a touchdown.
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Wes Ours was first on the team in carries, rushing yards, tied for first with rushing touchdowns, fifth in scoring with 56 points, and seventh with 112 receiving yards.
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Wes Ours finished the season with 13 receptions for 96 yards and two touchdowns, and 23 carries for 78 yards and three touchdowns.
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Wes Ours totaled 347 rushing yards and 23 rushing touchdowns and 29 receptions 240 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns for his career.