- John Teerlinck
NFL player
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Birthplace=Rochester, New York
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Position=Defensive End
College=Western Illinois
DraftedYear=1974
DraftedRound=5 / Pick 105
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years=1974-1975
teams=San Diego Chargers John Teerlinck (born
1951 ) is a retired American football player. He now is adefensive linemen coach for theIndianapolis Colts .Controversy
Teerlinck came under fire in 1996 amid allegations that he taught his players to aim for opposing quarterbacks' knees; the allegations were substantial enough that then-NFL commissioner
Paul Tagliabue summoned him to a meeting for a warning.cite web|url=http://www.boston.com/sports/articles/2007/02/03/teerlinck_toes_line_defends_reputation/|title=Colts Coach Teerlinck Defends Reputation|last=Reiss|first=Mike|date=February 3, 2007|publisher=Boston Globe|language=English|accessdate=2008-07-14]References
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