You can bring back one player or coach for one more season from any point in your teams history... who is it and why?
Graham G-Men Fan. Player-Bullet Bill Dudley. UVA Consensus All American, All-Service Team while in Army, All Pro NFLx4 and MVP of the NFL. NFL Hall of Fame. The only football player in American History to be voted First Team All Service Team, First Team All American, NFL MVP.
Graham Honorable Mention Players- Dicky Asbury, First Team All American RB in 1962 and played at University of Kentucky, Chuck Perdue, 3 year starting linebacker at VT in 1972-74, Rusty Fife-Honorable Mention All-American Running Back in the 60's and played at VT, Eddie Neal-1st team All State 1981 QB, started at VT his senior year at safety, Ahmad Bradshaw, RB, Marshall-2 time NFL Superbowl Champion and 6 year NFL starter, Cam Allen-currently at Purdue, QB at Graham, DB at Purdue-honorable mention all Big 10 as a sophomore at Purdue, likely a 3rd to 4th round draft pick in 2 years, Brody Meadows-Graham-senior OT, Maxpreps High School Freshman first team All-American and as a senior, US. Army First Team All-American OT, committed to VT, Xayvion Bradshaw, slot WR, committed to VT.
Coach-Glynn Carlock, coached nearly 35 years at Graham, VHSL Hall of Fame, multiple state championships and many semi-final appearances.
Who is the Jones dude you speak of? Never heard of him BigW.Does Union include Powell Valley?
If so it's obvious. Thomas Jones. 10K rush yards in NFL, held all kinds of VHSL records, best player ever in SWVA. Just Union, it's James Mitchell
Gate City Coach Harry Frye with Jeff Baker, the Wolfe brothers, Phil, Stan, & Mickey Rogers, Neil McMeans, and Tommy Godsey. Also Appalachia with the man amongst boys, Ed Clarke also known as the Stonega Stallion. All went to college. Some to VT, Tennessee, Purdue and more that I can’t remember.Does Union include Powell Valley?
If so it's obvious. Thomas Jones. 10K rush yards in NFL, held all kinds of VHSL records, best player ever in SWVA. Just Union, it's James Mitchell
LWho is the Jones dude you speak of? Never heard of him BigW.
I was kidding. I loved both Jones brothers. They were bad dudes! For Gate City, what about Titsworth in late 60s/early 70s, didn't he play at Bama or Notre Dame? Also, Jake Houseright, High School All American, and Chad Beasley, who played at VT on the 99 team and with the Cleveland Browns for a couple of years.L
Played for Phil Robbins, went to UVA and played for George Welshman. Stellar NFL career.
Edd had tragic end to his life but How many of thosenothernguys played 10+ years in NFL and had over 10K yatds?Gate City Coach Harry Frye with Jeff Baker, the Wolfe brothers, Phil, Stan, & Mickey Rogers, Neil McMeans, and Tommy Godsey. Also Appalachia with the man amongst boys, Ed Clarke also known as the Stonega Stallion. All went to college. Some to VT, Tennessee, Purdue and more that I can’t remember.
Coach Lineburg from Radford once told me that Ed Clark was the best all around High School football player he ever saw, and if he would have buckled down and studied at Purdue and been more mature at that time, he would have been in the NFL. Being from Radford, that's the first time I had heard Ed Clarke's name mentioned, but Coach Lineburg knew all about him. I understand he was the uncle to the Jones brothers. As dominant and great as the Jones brother's were, their dad was quoted in the Bristol paper years ago saying that their uncle was better than both of em. That's quite a statement.Edd had tragic end to his life but How many of thosenothernguys played 10+ years in NFL and had over 10K yatds?
So true. I witnessed him first hand in high school.Coach Lineburg from Radford once told me that Ed Clark was the best all around High School football player he ever saw, and if he would have buckled down and studied at Purdue and been more mature at that time, he would have been in the NFL. Being from Radford, that's the first time I had heard Ed Clarke's name mentioned, but Coach Lineburg knew all about him. I understand he was the uncle to the Jones brothers. As dominant and great as the Jones brother's were, their dad was quoted in the Bristol paper years ago saying that their uncle was better than both of em. That's quite a statement.
Definitely Coach Gill. We loved watching him and always felt we had a chance to win with him on the sidelines. Tough was a stud on both sides of the ball. But I remember several other kids in that era that were pretty special too. Perkins was a great rb & db for 4 years. Really enjoyed watching those 2 play together.For Buckingham there are so many answers you could give for player. I think each generation has had a highlight reel star. For me, I’m bringing back one I loved watching who was on the best team to come through Buckingham. Fullback by the name of Tony Gough. Can’t help but think he’d thrive at the fullback/HBack position on the Knights current scheme. Tony ripped the scales at 300+ lbs but played a lumbering fullback for the Knights out of the I formation back in the early 2000’s. For Coach? For me it begins with the guy who piloted the Knights for 20 years the late great Craig Gill. Couldn’t imagine a ton of coaches lasting 20 years in one spot much anymore. Those guys are rare. Bring Coach back and give him and his staff one shot at winning a title
What about Mike Compton, Lombardi Award Finalist, Consensus First Team All-American at WVU, 2 time superbowl champion, and 11 year starter in the NFL who missed being voted All-Pro by 2 votes on 5 of those 11 years as an NFL Offensive Line Starter. If he gets just 3 of those 5 years year with 2 more votes, he's borderline Hall of Fame.As a Richlands fan it’s hard to pick anyone but Devon Johnson. That kid deserved a ring and I’d love for him to be still be with us and have one more shot.
Knightfan64 wait till you see Tony's son this year. I coached him in youth league and I said he will be the best athlete out of his age group. He'll be a freshman thus upcoming season. Our freshman class this year is loaded with tremendous talent. I went 12-0 in 2019 with this group and top to bottom they have it all. Tony's son is 6-1 190lbs and ran a 4.6 under the gun. Remember I said it 1st.For Buckingham there are so many answers you could give for player. I think each generation has had a highlight reel star. For me, I’m bringing back one I loved watching who was on the best team to come through Buckingham. Fullback by the name of Tony Gough. Can’t help but think he’d thrive at the fullback/HBack position on the Knights current scheme. Tony ripped the scales at 300+ lbs but played a lumbering fullback for the Knights out of the I formation back in the early 2000’s. For Coach? For me it begins with the guy who piloted the Knights for 20 years the late great Craig Gill. Couldn’t imagine a ton of coaches lasting 20 years in one spot much anymore. Those guys are rare. Bring Coach back and give him and his staff one shot at winning a title
That makes me feel old as $**t knowing that Tony has a freshmen son! You are right on the money with Coach Gill, and Tarian would of been my pick but I figured you were going to chime in and Tony was a sentimental pick for myself! One other thing that does not get talked about enough with Buckingham is the fact that Coach Gill was also the offensive line coach and Buckingham has ALWAYS had some beef up front! No one is ever going to pick a linemen, but I tell you you each class has at least 1-2 studs up front and those boys love playing line. Not like that everywhere.Knightfan64 wait till you see Tony's son this year. I coached him in youth league and I said he will be the best athlete out of his age group. He'll be a freshman thus upcoming season. Our freshman class this year is loaded with tremendous talent. I went 12-0 in 2019 with this group and top to bottom they have it all. Tony's son is 6-1 190lbs and ran a 4.6 under the gun. Remember I said it 1st.