Quentin Riggins

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Quentin Riggins
No. 76
Born: (1968-04-14) April 14, 1968 (age 55)
Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks
Career highlights and awards

Quentin P. Riggins (born April 14, 1968) is a former

World League of American Football
(WLAF).

Early years

Riggins played

fullback and handling kickoff duties for the Generals.[1]

College career

Riggins played for the

All-American and first-team All-SEC honors in 1988 and 1989. Riggins also recorded totals of 398 tackles (200 solo, 198 assists) during his college career. He was named to the SEC Football Legends Class of 2009.[2]

Professional career

Riggins signed with the CFL's

Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks of the WLAF in 1991.[1]

Broadcasting career

Riggins has covered Auburn Tigers football on the

sideline reporter for the Auburn IMG Sports Network since 1991.[4][5]

Political career

Riggins was appointed by Gov. Bob Riley to serve as his Director of Legislative Affairs in 2003. He also served as a legislative affairs analyst for former Speaker of the House of Representatives Seth Hammett. He later led governmental affairs efforts for six years as senior vice president of the Business Council of Alabama before starting his own governmental affairs firm.

Personal life

Riggins and his wife, Kimi, have one daughter and they live in Trussville.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Gayle, Tim (October 3, 2014). "Former Lee, AU linebacker put teams on winning track". montgomeryadvertiser.com. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
  2. ^ "QUENTIN RIGGINS NAMED TO SEC'S 2009 FOOTBALL LEGENDS CLASS". auburntigers.com. September 24, 2009. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
  3. ^ "Quentin Riggins". cflapedia.com. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
  4. ^ "Radio Broadcast Crew". auburntigers.com. Archived from the original on August 11, 2015. Retrieved August 10, 2015.
  5. ^ Allen, Kim (August 31, 2011). "Former Auburn Star Quentin Riggins Has New Job". wtvy.com. Associated Press. Archived from the original on August 11, 2015. Retrieved August 10, 2015.
  6. ^ Alexander, Alan (November 20, 2014). "From shoulder pads to suits: Auburn's Quentin Riggins". bizjournals.com. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved May 12, 2015.

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