Former New Orleans Saints Running Back Dalton Hilliard

Well this week is starting off with a success, which is a welcome sign considering the sluggish pace of late.

I'm quite happy to add the signature of Dalton Hilliard to my collection.

I first saw Dalton Hilliard play in the 1980s when he was a star at LSU. It was no surprise to me that Hilliard has a 1,200-plus yard season in 1989. He also made the Pro Bowl.

Sadly injuries cut short the career of a terrific SEC talent. He finished his NFL career with 4,164 yards and 53 TDs.

Day of the Year: 192
Number of Autographs This Year: 225

March 12 Report: Bert Jones and Jaime Faith Edmondson

Finished the week on an upswing, so I've got a pair of things to report today.

First up is Bert Jones, who had a short starting career career at LSU but made the most of it to become the second overall pick in the 1973 NFL Draft. Jones had only a pair of starts prior to the end of his junior season at LSU, but he emerged as big man on campus his senior season.

Jones, who was nicknamed the Ruston Rifle, went 9-2-1 as a senior, leading the Tigers to several crucial top-1o wins, including a 27-7 upset over seventh-ranked Notre Dame. He finished his college career as the school's leader in TDs (28) and passing yards (3,225). Both marks have since been broken.

In the NFL Jones played for the Colts from 1973-1981. His best year was easily 1976 when he led the Colts to their second of three consecutive AFC East titles. He passed for 3,104 yards and 24 TDs that season for a 102.5 QB rating. There were only three QBs to have a rating over 100 during the 1970s -- Jones, Roger Staubach and Ken Stabler. Jones was NFL MVP in '76 as well.

Today's other success comes from model Jaime Faith Edmondson. This one dates back to the very first requests I sent out in late 2009. I don't have much more to say about her other than, well, she's pretty hot. Can't post the photo here so enjoy the signed index card.

Day of the Year: 71
Number of Autographs This Year: 109