Bennett was born in Birmingham, Alabama. He played halfback and several other positions while attending Ensley High School in Birmingham, Alabama. Bennett was an excellent basketball and baseball player during his high school career. Bennett was an all-state performer his senior year, amassing over 1000 yards while carrying the ball 101 times. Bennett was nicknamed "Biscuit" by friends because he always had room for one more.
College career
Bennett played for the University of Alabama from 1983–1986. Bennett was a first selection on the College Football All-America Team 3 times (1984–1986). He is one of only two Alabama players to be named to three All-America teams, the other being fellow linebacker Woodrow Lowe. As a senior, he won the Lombardi Award, SEC Player of the Year honors, and finished 7th in balloting for the Heisman Trophy. In his 4 seasons there, Bennett recorded 287 tackles, 21½ sacks, and 3 fumble recoveries. His most famous play was in 1986 when he leveled Notre DamequarterbackSteve Beuerlein, immortalized in a painting by artist Daniel Moore titled simply, ‘The Sack.’ In 2005, Bennett was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame.
Cornelius Bennett Breaks Down Biggest Plays of Career | Buffalo Bills
Cornelius Bennett joined Steve Tasker to break down some of the biggest plays of his career in the third episode of Bills Legends Breakdown powered by Microsoft Teams. Re-live the epic comeback against the Broncos, his first pick-six against the Patriots, and his 4 sack performance against Randall Cunningham that put him on the map as a rookie.
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published: 16 Dec 2020
Linebacker Cornelius Bennett “Biscuit”
Big plays of Bennett’s 14 year career
published: 27 Oct 2021
Cornelius Bennett 4 Sacks Dec. 27. 1987
published: 25 Jul 2021
The Sack
In 1986 @ Legion Field in Birmingham, The University of Alabama played The University of Notre Dame...
This was the sixth meeting between the two schools, with Alabama being 0-5 against Notre Dame, having never beaten the Fighting Irish on the football field...
Notre Dame QB Steve Beuerlein, while rolling out on a play-action pass, never saw Alabama's Cornelius Bennett coming around the right side of the line...
He was hit so hard he was knocked unconscious!
On that day, Alabama defeated Notre Dame 28-10
Steve Beuerlein was also a quarterback for 14 years in the NFL but to this day, he still says that "The Sack" was the hardest hit he ever took in his entire football career...
One of the most notable moments in Alabama's long history, "The Sack" was commemorated in a piec...
published: 11 Oct 2009
Former Buffalo Bills LB Cornelius Bennett accused of sexual assault at Brighton bar in 1992
Former Buffalo Bills linebacker Cornelius Bennett is accused of sexually assaulting a teen at a Brighton bar in the early 90s, according to a lawsuit filed this week.
published: 02 Sep 2021
NFL's Merchants of Menace - Cornelius Bennett and Bruce Smith
published: 04 Oct 2014
NFL Films 1980s Cornelius Bennett
Showing the true dominance of Cornelius Bennett. One of the greatest LBers of all time. @solomonphillips twitter
published: 18 Mar 2013
1986 Notre Dame at Alabama highlights
Highlights from game played at Legion Field in Birmingham, 10/4/86. Keith Jackson and Tim Brant on the call for national TV.
published: 07 Dec 2012
Steve DeBerg Knocked Out of Playoffs by Cornelius Bennett
On January 5, 1992 the Kansas City Chiefs played the Buffalo Bills in Rich Stadium. KC quarterback Steve DeBerg was knocked out of the game after tearing ligaments in his thumb thanks to a brutal hit by Cornelius Bennett.
Cornelius Bennett joined Steve Tasker to break down some of the biggest plays of his career in the third episode of Bills Legends Breakdown powered by Microsoft...
Cornelius Bennett joined Steve Tasker to break down some of the biggest plays of his career in the third episode of Bills Legends Breakdown powered by Microsoft Teams. Re-live the epic comeback against the Broncos, his first pick-six against the Patriots, and his 4 sack performance against Randall Cunningham that put him on the map as a rookie.
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Cornelius Bennett joined Steve Tasker to break down some of the biggest plays of his career in the third episode of Bills Legends Breakdown powered by Microsoft Teams. Re-live the epic comeback against the Broncos, his first pick-six against the Patriots, and his 4 sack performance against Randall Cunningham that put him on the map as a rookie.
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In 1986 @ Legion Field in Birmingham, The University of Alabama played The University of Notre Dame...
This was the sixth meeting between the two schools, wi...
In 1986 @ Legion Field in Birmingham, The University of Alabama played The University of Notre Dame...
This was the sixth meeting between the two schools, with Alabama being 0-5 against Notre Dame, having never beaten the Fighting Irish on the football field...
Notre Dame QB Steve Beuerlein, while rolling out on a play-action pass, never saw Alabama's Cornelius Bennett coming around the right side of the line...
He was hit so hard he was knocked unconscious!
On that day, Alabama defeated Notre Dame 28-10
Steve Beuerlein was also a quarterback for 14 years in the NFL but to this day, he still says that "The Sack" was the hardest hit he ever took in his entire football career...
One of the most notable moments in Alabama's long history, "The Sack" was commemorated in a piece of artwork by artist Daniel Moore...
Also: Steve Beuerlein says that he keeps a huge oil painting of "The Sack" hanging above the couch in his living room...
In 1986 @ Legion Field in Birmingham, The University of Alabama played The University of Notre Dame...
This was the sixth meeting between the two schools, with Alabama being 0-5 against Notre Dame, having never beaten the Fighting Irish on the football field...
Notre Dame QB Steve Beuerlein, while rolling out on a play-action pass, never saw Alabama's Cornelius Bennett coming around the right side of the line...
He was hit so hard he was knocked unconscious!
On that day, Alabama defeated Notre Dame 28-10
Steve Beuerlein was also a quarterback for 14 years in the NFL but to this day, he still says that "The Sack" was the hardest hit he ever took in his entire football career...
One of the most notable moments in Alabama's long history, "The Sack" was commemorated in a piece of artwork by artist Daniel Moore...
Also: Steve Beuerlein says that he keeps a huge oil painting of "The Sack" hanging above the couch in his living room...
Former Buffalo Bills linebacker Cornelius Bennett is accused of sexually assaulting a teen at a Brighton bar in the early 90s, according to a lawsuit filed this...
Former Buffalo Bills linebacker Cornelius Bennett is accused of sexually assaulting a teen at a Brighton bar in the early 90s, according to a lawsuit filed this week.
Former Buffalo Bills linebacker Cornelius Bennett is accused of sexually assaulting a teen at a Brighton bar in the early 90s, according to a lawsuit filed this week.
On January 5, 1992 the Kansas City Chiefs played the Buffalo Bills in Rich Stadium. KC quarterback Steve DeBerg was knocked out of the game after tearing ligam...
On January 5, 1992 the Kansas City Chiefs played the Buffalo Bills in Rich Stadium. KC quarterback Steve DeBerg was knocked out of the game after tearing ligaments in his thumb thanks to a brutal hit by Cornelius Bennett.
On January 5, 1992 the Kansas City Chiefs played the Buffalo Bills in Rich Stadium. KC quarterback Steve DeBerg was knocked out of the game after tearing ligaments in his thumb thanks to a brutal hit by Cornelius Bennett.
Cornelius Bennett joined Steve Tasker to break down some of the biggest plays of his career in the third episode of Bills Legends Breakdown powered by Microsoft Teams. Re-live the epic comeback against the Broncos, his first pick-six against the Patriots, and his 4 sack performance against Randall Cunningham that put him on the map as a rookie.
Subscribe to the Buffalo Bills YT Channel: https://bufbills.co/2Yhjq9j
For More Bills NFL Action: https://bufbills.co/2SAUXZd
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In 1986 @ Legion Field in Birmingham, The University of Alabama played The University of Notre Dame...
This was the sixth meeting between the two schools, with Alabama being 0-5 against Notre Dame, having never beaten the Fighting Irish on the football field...
Notre Dame QB Steve Beuerlein, while rolling out on a play-action pass, never saw Alabama's Cornelius Bennett coming around the right side of the line...
He was hit so hard he was knocked unconscious!
On that day, Alabama defeated Notre Dame 28-10
Steve Beuerlein was also a quarterback for 14 years in the NFL but to this day, he still says that "The Sack" was the hardest hit he ever took in his entire football career...
One of the most notable moments in Alabama's long history, "The Sack" was commemorated in a piece of artwork by artist Daniel Moore...
Also: Steve Beuerlein says that he keeps a huge oil painting of "The Sack" hanging above the couch in his living room...
Former Buffalo Bills linebacker Cornelius Bennett is accused of sexually assaulting a teen at a Brighton bar in the early 90s, according to a lawsuit filed this week.
On January 5, 1992 the Kansas City Chiefs played the Buffalo Bills in Rich Stadium. KC quarterback Steve DeBerg was knocked out of the game after tearing ligaments in his thumb thanks to a brutal hit by Cornelius Bennett.
Bennett was born in Birmingham, Alabama. He played halfback and several other positions while attending Ensley High School in Birmingham, Alabama. Bennett was an excellent basketball and baseball player during his high school career. Bennett was an all-state performer his senior year, amassing over 1000 yards while carrying the ball 101 times. Bennett was nicknamed "Biscuit" by friends because he always had room for one more.
College career
Bennett played for the University of Alabama from 1983–1986. Bennett was a first selection on the College Football All-America Team 3 times (1984–1986). He is one of only two Alabama players to be named to three All-America teams, the other being fellow linebacker Woodrow Lowe. As a senior, he won the Lombardi Award, SEC Player of the Year honors, and finished 7th in balloting for the Heisman Trophy. In his 4 seasons there, Bennett recorded 287 tackles, 21½ sacks, and 3 fumble recoveries. His most famous play was in 1986 when he leveled Notre DamequarterbackSteve Beuerlein, immortalized in a painting by artist Daniel Moore titled simply, ‘The Sack.’ In 2005, Bennett was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame.
9’s memories of a wild day in September 1990, when Buffalo swatted away a gimmie 24-yard field goal try and Bills star CorneliusBennett ran it back 80 yards for a TD.
It might not have been the safest idea to surprise a 99-year-old man, but Thurman Thomas and his teammates from those great Buffalo Bills teams of the 1990s knew their old coach could handle it. And they were right ... Thurman Thomas ... CorneliusBennett ... “.