Longevity is the name of the game for our greatest athlete pick for the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans representative. While guys like Warren Moon and Steve McNair have uplifted the franchise, they still can't compare to former offensive lineman, Bruce Matthews. There wasn't a position on the front line that he couldn't play and there wasn't anything that he couldn't excel at. He was light on his feet and had the ability to be an anchor for his quarterback and running backs with ease.
After earning All-America honors during his stint at the University of Southern California, Matthews was selected 9th overall in 1983 NFL Draft by the Houston Oilers/Tennesse Titans where he would play his entire nineteen-season NFL career. Throughout those years, Matthews played every position on the line including center, both guard positions, both tackle positions, and long snapper. Matthews holds the second longest streak of consecutive games started with a total of 293. As consistent as he was, the 14x Pro Bowler earned his spot in the Football Hall of Fame.
Wondering where to go in 2020 for an amazing deal, to beat the crowds, or for a truly once-in-a-lifetime travel experience? These destinations are on travel addicts’ radar for rightfully hyped 2020 events, new offerings, and recent developments that make them a must-visit right now.
On top of the majestic scenery its long been known for, Montana is a newly trendy nature getaway celebrated for its expanding luxury hotel scene, culinary offerings, and shop-local boutiques, according to an American Express study detailing where cardholders are traveling in 2020. But Montana is also about to get more accessible than ever before thanks to emerging flight routes sure to stir up competition. Launching two brand-new seasonal routes to Big Sky country, American Airlines will fly from New York’s LaGuardia Airport to Bozeman and Kalispell, Montana, beginning mid-year and continuing through Labor Day. Take advantage of the new direct route before the secret gets out, and so that they’ll continue next year.
One of the cities featured in Booking.com’s travel trends for 2020, Urugay’s capital Montevideo is a stable and LGBT-friendly destination to visit in South America—a continent that’s seen dips in tourism of late thanks to political instability in travel destinations like Brazil, Chile, and Argentina. Travelers identified the city as a trending travel destination for anyone seeking an immersive, one-stop escape; according to the study, “over half (54 percent) of global travelers say they want to go on one long trip to a place that has all of their favorite activities and sights close together.” Montevideo’s offerings include beaches, nightlife, markets, theaters, culinary prowess, and festive Gay Pride Day celebrations in September.
Europe’s intensely overtouristed spots (Venice, Barcelona, Santorini) have new Eastern European hotspots to thank for stealing away some of the spotlight: Romania is making a name for itself as one of the top five most trending Airbnb booking destinations for 2020. The nation that’s home to Transylvania, Dracula’s castle, and well-preserved medieval towns nestled among rolling hills has seen a 298 percent annual increase in Airbnb bookings.