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| Position: | Defensive tackle | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | December 18, 1977 Winnsboro, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 300 lb (136 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Winnsboro (LA) High | ||||||||||||
| College: | LSU | ||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1999 / Round: 1 / Pick: 15 | ||||||||||||
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Anthony Darelle "Booger" McFarland is a former American football player. He was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He was born on December 18, 1977.
Booger McFarland played college football at Louisiana State University. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers picked him in the first round of the 1999 NFL draft. He also played for the Indianapolis Colts. McFarland won two Super Bowl rings during his career. One was with the Buccaneers (Super Bowl XXXVII) and another with the Colts (Super Bowl XLI). After playing, he became a football analyst. He worked for Monday Night Football and Monday Night Countdown.
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Early Life and Nickname
Anthony McFarland grew up in Winnsboro, Louisiana. He lived there with his two siblings. He went to Winnsboro High School. There, he was an All-State lineman for his school team, the Wildcats.
McFarland got the nickname "Booger" when he was a child. He said he was a "bad kid" and got into "wild stuff." Many different names were called to him, but "Booger" was the one that stayed.
College Football Career
McFarland played for the LSU Tigers football team from 1995 to 1998. In his first year, he started every game as a defensive tackle. He made 73 tackles and 2 sacks. He also played a bit as a fullback for short-yardage plays. This made him a favorite with the fans.
He helped the Tigers win two more bowl games. These were the 1996 Peach Bowl and the 1997 Independence Bowl. He was even named the SEC Defensive MVP at the 1996 Peach Bowl. In his senior year, he was a defensive co-captain. He also earned top honors as an All-SEC and All-America player. He finished college in 1999 with a degree in business management.
Professional Football Career
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers chose McFarland as the 15th overall pick in the 1999 NFL draft. He played for the Buccaneers for eight seasons. During this time, he made 305 tackles and 20 sacks. He also helped the team win Super Bowl XXXVII in 2002.
In 2006, McFarland was traded to the Indianapolis Colts. This trade brought him back with his former coach, Tony Dungy. At that time, the Colts were struggling to stop teams from running the ball. McFarland helped improve their defense. He made his first sack with the Colts in November.
The Colts' defense became very strong in the playoffs. They limited their opponents' rushing yards. McFarland started in Super Bowl XLI. He recorded a sack in the game. The Colts beat the Chicago Bears 29–17. This win gave McFarland his second Super Bowl ring. Sadly, he suffered a knee injury the next year. This injury ended his playing career.
Broadcasting Career
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After his playing career, McFarland became a sports analyst. He co-hosted a radio show in Tampa for a while. In 2014, he joined the SEC Network as a football analyst. He also appeared on ESPN's Mike & Mike show.
McFarland became a color analyst for ESPN's Monday Night Football broadcasts in 2018. Before that, he was a sideline reporter. He announced from a special crane-like setup called the "Booger Mobile." Some fans felt it blocked their view, so it was changed to be less in the way. In 2019, he became a full color analyst. In 2020, he moved to Monday Night Countdown as a pregame analyst.
Personal Life
Booger McFarland is married to Tammie McFarland. They have two children together. McFarland is a Christian.
