Tim Worley

No. 38

Position:

Running Back

Personal information

Date of birth:

September 24, 1966

Place of birth:

Lumberton, North Carolina

Height:

6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)

Weight:

230 lb (104 kg)

Career information

College:

Georgia

NFL draft:

1989 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7

Career history

Pittsburgh Steelers (1989–1993)
Chicago Bears (1993–1994)

Career NFL statistics

Rushing yards:	1,792
Average:	3.9
Rushing TDs:	8

Timothy Worley (born September 24, 1966) is a former American football running back who played for the Georgia Bulldogs in college, and the Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL).

Early years

Worley was born in Lumberton, North Carolina. He attended Lumberton High School, and was recognized as a Parade magazine high school football All-American. Tim was also a high school track star as a sprinter. As a senior, he won the state titles in both the 100m & 200m dash. His personal best in the 100m dash was 10.35

College career

Worley began his collegiate career at the University of Georgia in 1985. He was the team’s second leading rusher as a freshman with 627 yards^[1] and led the team in touchdowns with 10.^[2] That same year, he scored an 89-yard touchdown against No. 1 ranked Florida, finishing with 125 yards rushing and leading Georgia to a 24-3 upset. To date, Worley's 1985 team is the first—and only—UGA football team to defeat the #1 ranked team in the country.

Worley's sophomore season ended early due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament. The injury was so severe that he needed almost two years of rehab, forcing him to sit out all of the 1987 season. He also became academically ineligible during that time, and worked hard at a junior college (while rehabbing his knee) to restore his grade point average, and his NCAA eligibility.

In 1988, Worley re-emerged with his focus balanced on both the books and the football field. He led Georgia in rushing with 1,216 yards, which ranks seventh among Georgia running backs for a single season.^[3] He was named first-team All-American by Kodak, the Walter Camp Football Foundation, and the Football Writers Association of America. United Press International named him its SEC Offensive Player of the Year. He finished his career at Georgia with 2,038 yards, 27 touchdowns and 5.8 yards per carry (fifth all-time at Georgia).^[4]

He was selected in the first round (7th overall) of the 1989 NFL Draft by the Steelers.

Statistics

	Rushing					Receiving
Year	Att	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	No.	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD
1985	116	627	5.4	89	9	6	86	14.3	44	1
1986	46	195	4.2	20	1	7	94	13.4	25	1
1987	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1988	191	1,216	6.4	77	17	9	37	4.1	9	0
Totals	353	2,038	5.8	89	27	22	217	9.9	44	2

NFL career

Worley showed promise in his rookie season, amassing 770 yards rushing and five touchdowns on 195 carries. His production fell off his second season, however, as he earned only 418 yards and no touchdowns. He was injured for most of the 1991 NFL season and was suspended the following year from the NFL due to missing two mandatory drug tests.^[5] He also had a problem holding onto the ball; he had 16 fumbles during his three-plus years in Pittsburgh.

The Steelers traded Worley to the Bears in 1993 for a fifth-round draft pick. The trade, intended to enhance the Bears' rushing attack with Neal Anderson and to resurrect Worley's career, failed on both fronts. Failure to produce on the field, and a series of arrests off the field, plagued Worley.^[6] After appearing in only five games during the 1994 NFL season, the Bears released him, and Worley chose to retire from the NFL.

Statistics

	Rushing						Receiving
Year	Team	Att	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	No.	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD
1989	PIT	195	770	3.9	38	5	15	113	7.5	8	0
1990	PIT	109	418	4.2	38	0	8	70	8.8	15	0
1991	PIT	22	117	5.3	16	0	0	0	0.0	9	0
1992	PIT	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1993	CHI	110	437	4.0	28	2	8	49	6.1	27	0
1994	CHI	9	17	1.9	4	1	1	8	8.0	19	0
Totals	—	455	1,792	3.9	38	8	35	253	7.2	27	0

Post NFL

On October 23, 2007, Worley was inducted into the Georgia-Florida Hall of Fame, which recognizes the careers and outstanding performances that have occurred during the decades-long rivalry.^[2]

Worley's troubles with the law resurfaced on April 13, 2008, as he was arrested for speeding and failure to maintain the lane in Smyrna, Georgia. It is commonly believed that Worley was arrested for driving under the influence, however he was never charged with that offense nor with a DUI. Officers used a Taser to subdue Worley after an altercation with the arresting officer. Police held Worley in custody on outstanding warrants from Arcade in Jackson County and Social Circle in Walton County.^[7] Worley now credits that police officer with "saving his life," and refers to the incident as the defining moment prompting his re-commitment to his faith and fueling his entrepreneurial spirit.^[8]

Worley was also inducted into the Robeson County Hall of Fame in 2011.^[9]

In 2013, Worley was selected as the University of Georgia's "SEC Legend." Based on stringent criteria outlined by the Southeastern Conference, Worley was chosen by the most senior administrative officers at the University of Georgia, with the athletic director, Greg McGarity, having the final say in the decision. He will be honored on the field during the 2013 SEC Championship game in Atlanta.

Personal and Professional life

Worley co-founded a consulting firm—Worley Global Enterprises—with his wife, Dee. He leads the Motivational Speaking division, with a strong focus on Life Skills Consulting, and his wife leads the Marketing Communications and Business Consulting divisions.

References

External links

WorleyGlobalEnterprises.com

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1988 College Football All-America Team consensus selections

Offense	QB Steve Walsh & Troy Aikman RB Barry Sanders RB Anthony Thompson RB Tim Worley WR Jason Phillips WR Hart Lee Dykes TE Marv Cook OL Tony Mandarich OL Anthony Phillips OL Mike Utley OL Mark Stepnoski C Jake Young C John Vitale

Defense	DL Mark Messner DL Tracy Rocker DL Wayne Martin DL Frank Stams DL Bill Hawkins LB Derrick Thomas LB Broderick Thomas LB Mike Stonebreaker DB Deion Sanders DB Donnell Woolford DB Louis Oliver DB Darryl Henley

Special teams	PK Kendall Trainor P Keith English

1989 NFL draft first-round selections

Pittsburgh Steelers 1989 NFL draft selections

Tim Worley Tom Ricketts Carnell Lake Derek Hill Jerrol Williams David Arnold Mark Stock D. J. Johnson Chris Asbeck A. J. Jenkins Jerry Olsavsky Brian Slater Carlton Haselrig

Pittsburgh Steelers first-round draft picks

Shakespeare Basrak White Eakin Dudley Daley Podesto Duhart Blanchard Bechtol D. Edwards Gage Chandnois Avinger Modzelewski Marchibroda Lattner Varrichione Glick Davis Dawson Spikes Ferguson Martha Leftridge Taylor Greene Bradshaw Lewis Harris Thomas Swann Brown Cunningham Cole R. Johnson Hawthorne Malone Gary Abercrombie Rivera Lipps Sims Rienstra Woodson A. Jones Worley Ricketts Green Richardson Searcy Figures C. Johnson Bruener Stephens Scott Faneca T. Edwards Burress Hampton Simmons Polamalu Roethlisberger Miller Holmes Timmons Mendenhall Hood Pouncey Heyward DeCastro J. Jones Shazier Dupree

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SEC Football Legends

Alabama Crimson Tide	Jordan Gilmer Neighbors Hannah Rast Musso Stephenson Namath Mancha Castille C. Bennett Sloan Stabler Langham Starr Baumhower Griffin Homan Crane M. Lyons

Arkansas Razorbacks	Alworth Ferguson Dicus Benton Cl. Scott Montgomery Cavaness Atwater L. Phillips Way. Harris Marshall Grovey Hatfield B. Smith G. Anderson Broyles L. Harris Summerall W. Martin

Auburn Tigers	Newton Bo Jackson Sullivan Rocker Frederickson Cribbs Z. Smith Burkett Danley Kolen Beasley Wallace J. Phillips Dyas Del Greco Riggins Rice Carr McClinton Owens Sanders

Florida Gators	Alvarez Youngblood Bell Reaves N. Anderson Moore Cameron Richardson Culpepper Lar. Smith L. Brown Armstrong Oliver Ortega Anthony Rhett Carter I. Hilliard Tannen Chandler Tebow

Georgia Bulldogs	Tarkenton Walker Trippi Stanfill Hoage Rauch Butler T. Lyons Woerner Patton Stinchcomb M. Wilson Bratkowski Hearst Robinson Zeier Zambiasi Bailey Greene Worley

Kentucky Wildcats	Parilli Ramsey W. Jones Claiborne Gain Meilinger Michaels Ball Still Dawson Blanda W. Bryant Van Note Seiple Kovach I. Goode Couch Bird S. Collins Hackett

LSU Tigers	Cannon J. Taylor D. Hilliard Alexander B. Jones Stovall Winston Hodson M. Anderson E. Martin Dietzel Tittle Casanova M. Brooks Lan. Smith W. Davis Miller Bevan Mawae Faulk

Mississippi State Bulldogs	Baker Webb Corhern Freeman Cooks Lewis Hull Felker H. Davis Keys A. Davis Fortunato Stacy T. Goode Bi. Jackson Way. Harris Moulds Neville Wal. Harris G. Collins

Missouri Tigers	Roland Bradley Winslow Wehrli

Ole Miss Rebels	Conerly A. Manning B. Poole Vaught Dottley C. Flowers Khayat R. Poole B. Williams Adams A. Brown Townsend Gibbs Walls Lear Franklin Lindsay McAllister Griffing Herrod

South Carolina Gamecocks	Rogers Hawkins Sharpe Ellis B. Bryant Sanford Green R. Brooks Grantz D. Harris Reeves Muir W. Scott Staley Brad Edwards Suggs Provence B. Bennett Simpson Runager

Tennessee Volunteers	B. Johnson Atkins Holloway P. Manning Michels R. Flowers Kiner DeLong Morgan White J. Majors Emanuel Seivers Kell Gault Shuler Dickey A. Wilson B. Majors Price I. Johnson

Texas A&M Aggies	Bean Crow Green Nguyen

Vanderbilit Commodores	Wade Asher Hall Curtis Horton Werckle Rich Wolford Jim Arnold W. Taylor Mitchell Gaines E. Jones Ch. Scott Quarles Duncan Chavous C. Harris Hillenmeyer J. Williams

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