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Michael Turner was born in North Chicago, Illinois, and later attended Northern Illinois University where he earned second-team All-American honors in 2003.
Answer: True
Michael Turner was born in North Chicago, Illinois, on February 13, 1982. He attended Northern Illinois University from 2000 to 2003, earning second-team All-American honors in 2003.
During his high school career, Michael Turner primarily focused on track & field, only playing football as a secondary sport.
Answer: False
While Michael Turner did letter in track & field and was a sectional 100-meter dash champion, his high school football career was significant, concluding with 2,732 rushing yards and 26 touchdowns, indicating it was not a secondary sport.
Upon leaving Northern Illinois University, Michael Turner held school records for rushing yards, touchdowns, and all-purpose yards.
Answer: True
Upon his departure from Northern Illinois University, Michael Turner held school records for rushing yards (4,941), touchdowns (43), and all-purpose yards (5,392).
Michael Turner's biggest high school game included a school-record 90-yard touchdown run against Zion-Benton.
Answer: True
Michael Turner's most notable high school game included a school-record 90-yard touchdown run in a victory against Zion-Benton.
As a junior at Northern Illinois University, Michael Turner finished first in the nation in rushing yards.
Answer: False
As a junior at Northern Illinois University, Michael Turner finished second in the nation with 1,915 rushing yards.
Michael Turner's college rushing yards record at Northern Illinois University was later surpassed by Garrett Wolfe.
Answer: True
After Michael Turner's departure from Northern Illinois University, his school records for rushing yards and touchdowns were subsequently broken by Garrett Wolfe.
In what year and city was Michael Turner born?
Answer: 1982, North Chicago, Illinois
Michael Turner was born on February 13, 1982, in North Chicago, Illinois.
Which university did Michael Turner attend for college football?
Answer: Northern Illinois University
Michael Turner attended Northern Illinois University for college football.
What significant honor did Michael Turner receive during his 2003 college football season?
Answer: Second-team All-American
During his 2003 college football season, Michael Turner earned second-team All-American honors.
What was a key achievement for Michael Turner's high school football team in 1999?
Answer: They secured their first playoff bid in eight years.
In 1999, Michael Turner led his high school team to a 6–4 record and secured their first playoff bid in eight years.
What were Michael Turner's total rushing yards during his 1999 high school season?
Answer: 1,392 yards
In his 1999 high school season, Michael Turner rushed for 1,392 yards.
Besides football, what other sport did Michael Turner excel in during high school?
Answer: Track & Field
In addition to football, Michael Turner also lettered in track & field during high school, where he was a sectional 100-meter dash champion.
How did Michael Turner rank nationally in rushing during his 2003 college season?
Answer: Second
In 2003, Michael Turner finished second in the NCAA in rushing with 1,648 yards.
Which player later surpassed Michael Turner's rushing yards and touchdowns records at Northern Illinois University?
Answer: Garrett Wolfe
Garrett Wolfe later surpassed Michael Turner's rushing yards and touchdowns records at Northern Illinois University.
Michael Turner was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the third round of the 2004 NFL draft.
Answer: False
Michael Turner was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL draft, as the 154th overall pick.
Michael Turner's 40-yard dash time at the NFL Combine was 4.75 seconds.
Answer: False
Michael Turner completed the 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine in 4.50 seconds.
In which round of the 2004 NFL draft was Michael Turner selected?
Answer: Fifth Round
Michael Turner was selected in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL draft.
What were Michael Turner's height and weight measurements at the NFL Combine?
Answer: 5 feet 10 1/2 inches, 237 pounds
At the NFL Combine, Michael Turner measured 5 feet 10 1/2 inches in height and weighed 237 pounds.
In a 2005 game against the undefeated Indianapolis Colts, Michael Turner ran for 113 yards and scored a game-clinching 83-yard touchdown.
Answer: True
On December 18, 2005, Michael Turner rushed for 113 yards and scored a game-clinching 83-yard touchdown against the undefeated Indianapolis Colts.
San Diego Chargers General Manager A. J. Smith initially stated he would trade Michael Turner for a second and a fourth-round draft pick in 2007.
Answer: False
San Diego Chargers General Manager A. J. Smith initially stated he would trade Michael Turner for a first and a third-round draft pick during the 2007 offseason.
Michael Turner played for the San Diego Chargers for five seasons before joining the Atlanta Falcons.
Answer: False
Michael Turner played for the San Diego Chargers from 2004 to 2007, which is four seasons, before joining the Atlanta Falcons in 2008.
How was Michael Turner primarily utilized during his rookie season with the San Diego Chargers in 2004?
Answer: Primarily on special teams, with one start
During his rookie season with the San Diego Chargers in 2004, Michael Turner primarily played on special teams, though he did make one start.
What was the San Diego Chargers' General Manager's final decision regarding Michael Turner's status after the 2007 NFL draft?
Answer: He would remain a Charger for the 2007 season, and no more trade offers would be accepted.
After the 2007 NFL draft, General Manager A. J. Smith announced that Michael Turner would remain a Charger for the 2007 season, and no further trade offers would be accepted.
Michael Turner signed a five-year, $25 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons in 2008.
Answer: False
Michael Turner signed a six-year, $34.5 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons on March 2, 2008, which included $15 million in guaranteed money.
In his debut game with the Atlanta Falcons, Michael Turner broke the team's single-game rushing record with 220 yards.
Answer: True
In his debut game with the Atlanta Falcons on September 7, 2008, Michael Turner broke the team's single-game rushing record by accumulating 220 yards.
Michael Turner's 220 rushing yards in his Falcons debut was the highest opening day rushing total in NFL history.
Answer: False
Michael Turner's 220 rushing yards in his Falcons debut was the third-highest opening day rushing total in NFL history, behind O. J. Simpson's 250 yards in 1973 and Arian Foster's 231 yards in 2010.
Michael Turner was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week after his first game with the Falcons, a recognition previously given to Gerald Riggs in 1984.
Answer: True
For his exceptional performance in his first game with the Falcons, Michael Turner was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week, a recognition previously received by Gerald Riggs in 1984.
Michael Turner's 17 rushing touchdowns in his first season with the Falcons set a new NFL record for a player in their debut season with a new team.
Answer: False
Michael Turner's 17 rushing touchdowns in his first season with the Falcons were the second-most in NFL history for a player in their debut season with a new team, behind Eric Dickerson's 18 touchdowns.
Michael Turner broke Gerald Riggs' franchise rushing touchdown record against the Carolina Panthers on January 1, 2012.
Answer: False
On January 1, 2012, Michael Turner broke Gerald Riggs' franchise rushing touchdown record against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, not the Carolina Panthers.
Michael Turner holds the Atlanta Falcons' franchise records for most career rushing touchdowns and most rushing touchdowns in a single season.
Answer: True
Michael Turner holds the Atlanta Falcons' franchise records for most career rushing touchdowns (60) and most rushing touchdowns in a single season (17, achieved in 2008).
Michael Turner led the NFL in rushing attempts and rushing yards during the 2009 season.
Answer: False
Michael Turner led the NFL in both rushing attempts (376) and rushing yards (1,699) during the 2008 season, not 2009.
Michael Turner was a two-time All-Pro selection and selected to the Pro Bowl twice while playing for the Atlanta Falcons.
Answer: True
With the Atlanta Falcons, Michael Turner was a two-time All-Pro selection (2008, 2010) and was selected to the Pro Bowl twice (2008, 2010).
Michael Turner's agent when he signed with the Atlanta Falcons was Drew Rosenhaus.
Answer: False
Michael Turner was represented by agent James 'Bus' Cook when he signed his contract with the Atlanta Falcons.
Michael Turner became the first Atlanta Falcon to both start and finish a season with 200-yard rushing performances in 2008.
Answer: True
Michael Turner became the first Atlanta Falcon in history to both start and finish a season with 200-yard rushing performances in 2008.
Michael Turner was voted to the 2011 Pro Bowl along with teammates like Roddy White, Tony Gonzalez, and Matt Ryan.
Answer: True
For the 2011 Pro Bowl, Michael Turner was voted in along with several Atlanta Falcons teammates, including Roddy White, Tony Gonzalez, and Matt Ryan.
When did Michael Turner sign his contract with the Atlanta Falcons?
Answer: March 2, 2008
Michael Turner signed his contract with the Atlanta Falcons on March 2, 2008.
Who represented Michael Turner as his agent when he signed with the Atlanta Falcons?
Answer: James 'Bus' Cook
Michael Turner was represented by agent James 'Bus' Cook when he signed with the Atlanta Falcons.
In his debut game with the Atlanta Falcons, Michael Turner rushed for how many yards?
Answer: 220 yards
In his debut game with the Atlanta Falcons, Michael Turner rushed for 220 yards, setting a new team single-game record.
What personal record did Michael Turner set in a November 2008 game against the Carolina Panthers?
Answer: Most rushing touchdowns in a game
On November 23, 2008, Michael Turner set a personal record by scoring 4 rushing touchdowns in a victory over the Carolina Panthers.
What Atlanta Falcons franchise record did Michael Turner break during the 2008 season?
Answer: Single-season rushing touchdowns
During the 2008 season, Michael Turner broke the Atlanta Falcons' single-season record for rushing touchdowns, scoring 17 touchdowns.
Michael Turner's 17 rushing touchdowns in his first season with the Falcons were second-most in NFL history for a player in their debut season with a new team, behind whom?
Answer: Eric Dickerson
Michael Turner's 17 rushing touchdowns in his first season with the Falcons were second only to Eric Dickerson's 18 touchdowns for a player in their debut season with a new team.
When was Michael Turner first named to the Pro Bowl as a Falcon, and with which teammate?
Answer: 2009, with Roddy White
Michael Turner was first named to the 2009 Pro Bowl on December 16, 2008, alongside his teammate, wide receiver Roddy White.
On January 1, 2012, Michael Turner broke Gerald Riggs' franchise rushing touchdown record against which team?
Answer: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On January 1, 2012, Michael Turner broke Gerald Riggs' franchise rushing touchdown record against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
How many total rushing touchdowns did Michael Turner accumulate as a Falcon to break the franchise record?
Answer: 60
Michael Turner accumulated 60 total rushing touchdowns as a Falcon to break the franchise record.
In which NFL season did Michael Turner lead the league in both rushing attempts and rushing yards?
Answer: 2008
Michael Turner led the NFL in both rushing attempts (376) and rushing yards (1,699) during the 2008 season.
What was Michael Turner's highest single-season rushing touchdown total in the NFL?
Answer: 17
Michael Turner's highest single-season rushing touchdown total in the NFL was 17, achieved during the 2008 season with the Atlanta Falcons.
Michael Turner was ranked 42nd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011 list.
Answer: True
Michael Turner was ranked 42nd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011 list.
Michael Turner's NFL career rushing average was 5.3 yards per carry.
Answer: False
Michael Turner maintained a career rushing average of 4.5 yards per carry in the NFL.
Michael Turner scored a total of 66 rushing touchdowns throughout his NFL career.
Answer: True
Michael Turner scored a total of 66 rushing touchdowns over the course of his NFL career.
In his NFL career, Michael Turner had 17 fumbles, losing 11 of them.
Answer: True
Throughout his NFL career, Michael Turner had a total of 17 fumbles, with 11 of those resulting in lost possessions for his team.
Michael Turner's longest rushing play in his NFL career was a 90-yard run.
Answer: False
Michael Turner's longest rushing play in his NFL career was an 83-yard run, which occurred during the 2005 season with the San Diego Chargers.
Michael Turner's highest single-season receiving yards total in the NFL was 168 yards in 2011.
Answer: True
Michael Turner's highest receiving yards total in the NFL was 168 yards, accumulated during the 2011 season with the Atlanta Falcons.
Michael Turner's longest receiving play in his NFL career was a 60-yard reception during the 2012 season.
Answer: True
Michael Turner's longest receiving play in his NFL career was a 60-yard reception, which he achieved during the 2012 season with the Atlanta Falcons.
What position did Michael Turner primarily play in the National Football League?
Answer: Running Back
Michael Turner primarily played as a running back in the National Football League.
Which two NFL teams did Michael Turner play for during his professional career?
Answer: San Diego Chargers and Atlanta Falcons
Michael Turner played for the San Diego Chargers and the Atlanta Falcons during his NFL career.
What was Michael Turner's ranking on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011 list?
Answer: 42nd
Michael Turner was ranked 42nd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011 list.
What were Michael Turner's total career rushing yards in the NFL?
Answer: 7,338 yards
Michael Turner accumulated a total of 7,338 rushing yards throughout his NFL career.
How many receiving touchdowns did Michael Turner score in his entire NFL career?
Answer: 1
In his NFL career, Michael Turner scored 1 receiving touchdown.
What was Michael Turner's longest rushing play in his NFL career?
Answer: 83 yards
Michael Turner's longest rushing play in his NFL career was an 83-yard run, which occurred during the 2005 season.
What was Michael Turner's longest receiving play in his NFL career?
Answer: 60-yard reception
Michael Turner's longest receiving play in his NFL career was a 60-yard reception, achieved during the 2012 season.
Michael Turner was released by the Atlanta Falcons in March 2013 due to a contract dispute.
Answer: False
Michael Turner was released by the Atlanta Falcons on March 1, 2013, after failing a physical examination, a move that also saved the team $6.9 million in salary-cap space.
After his release from the Falcons, Michael Turner signed with the Indianapolis Colts for one final NFL season.
Answer: False
After his release from the Atlanta Falcons in March 2013, Michael Turner did not sign with another NFL team, effectively ending his professional football career.
Why and when was Michael Turner released by the Atlanta Falcons?
Answer: March 1, 2013, after failing a physical examination
Michael Turner was released by the Atlanta Falcons on March 1, 2013, after failing a physical examination, which also saved the team $6.9 million in salary-cap space.
What was the outcome of Michael Turner's professional football career after his release from the Falcons?
Answer: He did not sign with another NFL team, effectively ending his career.
After his release from the Atlanta Falcons in March 2013, Michael Turner did not sign with another NFL team, effectively concluding his professional football career.