The team that standouts over the others, is the 2001 version of the Spartans. The speedster Dorsett went on to the U, before staring in the NFL. While South Panoa high school of Mississippi was named the number one team in the country by multiple polls, there is much doubt that they could have competed with the excellence of Aquinas. 10-0 in 1970 and 10-0 in 71 before playoffs in Ohio. One of the top recruits in the nation in basketball, he was a Parade All-American and led his team to two state titles. 1976 All-Big Ten Conference football team, 1976 All-Pacific-8 Conference football team, "Bell, Dorsett repeat choices by coaches", "FWAA All-America Since 1944: The All-Time Team", "Butterfield, Fultz make UPI All-America team", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1976_College_Football_All-America_Team&oldid=1134700255, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 20 January 2023, at 03:12. . Ive coached at The Horseshoe, Ive coached in Ann Arbor, Ive coached in a playoff game in the NFL and Ive coached on Monday Night Football. They finished the number 1 ranked team by any media outlet that mattered. Bourgeois in Gray, LA consistently produces the nations best football team. The future five time NFL pro bowler was unstoppable to say the least. Temple. Their point and turnover differential was among the best of all time. They are:[1] (1) the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA);[2] (2) the Associated Press (AP) selected based on the votes of sports writers at AP newspapers;[3] (3) the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) selected by the nation's football writers;[4] and (4) the United Press International (UPI) selected based on the votes of sports writers at UPI newspapers. Its like the Patriots winning 15 games then they lost the Super Bowl but they are still recognized as a great team that year. The coach continued To be honest with you, I never really felt like we were going to lose ever. Please let us know if you have any questions, comments or concerns. In 1979, he passed for a then Flint-area record 1,926 yards and 26 touchdowns in the time before spread offenses. They were listed as mythical national champions by USA Today in 2007. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Berry was able to get on the scoreboard shortly before halftime on a 6 yard touchdown pass, breaking a scoreless streak of 25 straight quarters for the defense. This week we dive into what a pro athletes eat. They were 13-0. 1976 Houston McTear, Baker (Fla.) McTear set a national record in the 100-yard dash at 9.0 seconds in a record that still stands. The National champions demolished every other team that came in their path. We worked all year 'round. The Bulls won their 29th straight and equaled the Dade County record for most consecutive victories. For the year 1960, the NCAA recognizes six published All-American teams as "official" designations for purposes of its consensus determinations. Chad Adams accepted a scholarship at Arizona State as did Maayomi Olootu jr at Northern Illinois. Here's some notes on the evolution of how the team was constituted: Some interesting notes on the history of the list: You'll notice that there's an additional tab on the High School All American's page, which will take you to a list of Chuck Taylor All-Americans from 1949 to 1956. Tejan Koroma was a load on the offensive line, he would eventually suite up for BYU. China Spring vs. Argyle Liberty Christian, Community Connector School Program presented by Optimum, Mr. Texas Football Player of the Year Award, North Texas Dance Team Spotlight presented by Children's Health, San Antonio Inspirational Coach of the Week, San Antonio Student Trainer Program Spotlight, Texas Children's Training Staff Superstars Award. Hall is a two-time, SN first-team All-American. 487 pts for in 10 games He performed even better in big games, racking up 365 yards rushing (14.6 yards per carry) and eight touchdowns in three postseason games. 1952 Doyle Traylor, . Having been selected to play in the twenty fourth edition of the All-American Bowl, Scott will play in the annual East vs. West matchup on Saturday, January 6, 2024, in the Alamodome University of Iowa Commit Kadyn Proctor Welcomed to 2023 All-American Bowl with Virtual Jersey Presentation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMH15OCNA70. The lefthanded intimidating senior scored 21 points, pulled down 15 rebounds and blocked three shots per game to lead the Tigers to the Prince George's AA title. Future top 25 recruit nationally, wide recover Cameron Colvin only played occasionally for the team. Instead of flashy gimmicks De La Salle was simply more discipline and hard working than any team they ran into. Jesuit: Graduated in 1976. In college Womack led the way at Georgia for Hershell Walkers Heisman winning season. I think it's going to take a while for another team to be like that '88 team." How about WESTFIELD high school in New Jersey. Roosevelt Patterson, a 1988 All-State lineman for Vigor, "I don't think there's a team that compares to our team. This list of 100 of the greatest Texas High School Football Players of all time was selected by a panel made up of some the state's foremost experts and historians, and was spearheaded by Dave Campbell's Texas Football. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Teams like that probably come along once in a lifetime. Walker ranked second in the FBS in rushing with 1,636 yards to go with 18 rushing touchdowns. He had a big senior season in 2001 with 3,300 passing yards and 33 touchdowns. The team faced multiple court hearings with the Texas state legislator, the hearings would determine if they would be eligible to continue playing. They were the ultimate collection of players willing to make unique sacrifices. They faced loaded national power St. Thomas Aquinas in the State Final. This makes recruiting arguably the most important aspect of college basketball (ahead of even coaching). 1940 Massillon Tigers. The controversy was a hot topic in the state, it was complicated by mysterious academic rule changes 3 years either. Go Dreadnaughts! Sharp-eyed readers who see an error or a missing recordcan contact Texas Football managing editor Greg Tepper. Newspapers.com makes these newspapers available for the purpose of historical research, and is not responsible for the content of any newspapers archived at our site. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Similar to many teams on this list, Northwestern served as a feeder to their local University. The tackle was the highest rated prospect the Spartans had. Kim was a two-time U.S. Olympian in 1972 and 1976. Required fields are marked *. Future 4 time NFL pro-bowler James Brooks was a dynamo with the ball, quick but still strong enough to break tackles and stay on his feet. My money is on the 97 Bulldogs. During his senior season of 2001, he was named Californias Mr. Football. They were running backs Tony Dorsett of Pittsburgh and Ricky Bell of USC and defensive end Ross Browner of Notre Dame. State & National Champs. I played in curtain raiser for Hawaii all-stars vs Beverly Hills superstars the night Pele played there when he was with the New York Cosmos at aloha stadiumye ha, Your email address will not be published. The three-time All-American beat by a half-yard the career average of first-team punter Ray Guy, and for years, few others approached them. Some of the top-remaining unsigned 2021 recruits have plans to kick off the new year with a bang. While the Football might span several decades, their were many similarities between these all time juggernauts. They won their second straight Class 6A state championship, defeating Boone 41-0. Radford managed just 77 total yards against Kamehameha in the Prep Bowl. After their 88 season the players were cult figures in their local community. That is a compilation of the top 100 recruits in any given class. No team held them under 31 points the entire season. Although just a sophomore future Louisville running back Corvin Lamb rushed for 350 yards and 4 touchdowns. After that, from 1947-1955 All-State teams were selected by Associated Press and United Press International. 1976-77 All-Met Boys Basketball Team - The Washington Post 1976-77 All-Met Boys Basketball Team By Donald Huff March 12, 1977 Tracy Jackson and James Ratiff probably broke into very large. Kamehameha allowed 17 points in a season-opening loss to Leilehua and then gave up 40 to Iolani to drop to 1-2. During that streak they boasted numerous NFL and division 1 prospects. An overly complicated list to research and judge. He was recruited by the likes of Michigan, Notre Dame and Tennessee, eventually he spent some time in the NFL. Most of the Interhigh teams were glad to see Coolidge stalwart James (Stretch) Gregory, an Al-Met last year, graduate and go to Wisconsin. The team's rep grew so large that, according to Hurd, the players were invited to scrimmage the . Although only sophomores on the team, future Ole Miss signees OT Gregory Little and safety Jaylon Jones provided a spark for the Eagles. The players were eligibly part of 21 different armed robberies. Every position had a potential Division I football player in it," Darrell Williams said. The Lions displayed a discipline style that might have been the difference. 1934 Canton McKinley Bulldogs Paul Browns final season. All the teams mentioned ,with the exception of the 76 Demons, are from the ESPN TV era and the flawed USA Today rating system. Choosing the 10 best teams was a big task. can contact Texas Football managing editor Greg Tepper. after 1940 season coach Paul Brown ( the miracle man of Massillon ) became Ohio States football coach he led them to national title in 1942. he is only coach to win a national title in HS; college and NFL with the cleveland browns. The ESPYs had to be the pinnacle. Cops would stop them to take pictures, they ate free at restaurants and even autographed a baby. They were voted the team of the decade by the Texas media. Their speed, size and skill was simply unmatched. 1940 massillon tigers were national champions that year . Login Players Schools Years Leaders CFB Scores 25 Bowls Play Index Newsletter Full Site Menu Below Also Ed Beverly who starred at WR for SF 49ers. their 4th since 1935. they won a total of 9 national championships in football. Wide Receiver Gary Edwards was one of the top receivers in the nation. Linebacker Steve Wilks was a hard hitting linebacker for the Lakeland. First. Whats neat is to personally see LHS Coach Bill Castle from the 1970s continually produce top-quality teams at a PUBLIC high school without recruiting. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) recognizes four selectors as "official" for the 1976 season. They went insane in the playoffs beating down three teams by a total score of 132-7. For more information, please visit Rawlings.com or by phone at (314) 819-2800. The top player was named Mr. Basketball. Five different Warriors rushed for touchdowns in the final game and quarterback Kimo Perkins was 7-for-17 for 179 yards and a touchdown passing. The rare public school that dominates year after year. Norvie Chambers, 6-0, 170, defensive back signed with Florida A&M and defensive back Bradley Craig, signed with Memphis State. The list was initially released on the Dave Campbell's Texas Foobtall Website earlier this Fall. Duane Lewis, 5-11, 180, fullback played at Jackson State. Page 174. As a senior, David made more than 100 tackles, with three quarterback sacks, two interceptions. Tight ends Jordan Hammond and Jordon Corbin both signed with LSU. beat kent state university in a scrimmage 40 to 0. kent state won their conference that year. Change year? That format remained in place until 1963, when a fifth five-man team was added. The focus of ESPNs 30 for 30 documentary, What Carter Lost highlighted this ultra talented team. Edwards originally signed with Houston, and Derric Evans, signed with Tennessee, although neither would ever play college ball. Not to mention Steve and Tim Campbell, Earl little brothers who were two of the hardest hitters to ever play football. 2023 Powered by Honolulu Star-Advertiser. They only gave up 86 points all year, while scoring 614 points. As a David Douglas Scot she was undefeated in four years of dual meet competition. Join our linker program. They may have had the greatest rushing attack in high school football history. The "Stretch" brothers could send the Badgers all the way to the top of the Big 10. Contrary to what your stats say, at least two of these teams, Carter and Yates, were NOT named the national champion in the year you list. The all-state selection was the leader of the defense, before moving on to an All Big-Ten career at Iowa. We had no weaknesses. Ever since PARADE selected its first All America High School Football Team in 1963, the magazine has been discovering some of the greatest gridiron legends in history. Linebacker Tay Evans was leader of the defense, the future Sooner intimidated opponents and provided a pass rushing nightmare for offenses. David would go on to star at Nebraska where he would break their school record for most tackles. They were regarded as one of the top five teams ever as late as the mid 1990s, and in the seventies as high as top 3, so top ten is not out of the question historically.. After losing two of its first three games of the 1976 season, the Kamehameha Warriors rattled off nine straight wins, including a 46-6 thrashing of Radford in the Prep Bowl. He threw for 1,498 yards and accounted for 22 touchdowns. The two widely recruited all-American forwards immediately added the popular stuff shot to their already filled bag of playground tricks and broke open many a game, not to mention a finger or two of an unwise defender looking to gain a reputation. Drop us a comment and let us know who we missed. The 1976 Panthers went 12-0 and won the national championship. Eventually he was invited to play in the Under Armour All-American football and baseball games. 14-0, 13 Mercy Rule Endings. Gregory appears to be moving in third gear until a pesky guard drives down the lane looking for an easy layup. The 1960 College Football All-America team is composed of college football players who were selected as All-Americans by various organizations and writers that chose College Football All-America Teams in 1960. With Lane on the roster, Austin's L.C. The 6-7 scoring and rebounding machine, who may be better than his 6-8 brother, poured in 23 points per game and pulled down 15 rebounds per game. They faced a bevy of legit challengers on their way to a state record 16 wins. Several top . Juniors Chan and Erik Sandie were both Division I recruits on the offensive line. O-Pee-Chee Tony Esposito Ice Hockey Sports Trading Cards,; O-PEE-CHEE 1969 Hockey Trading Cards,; O-Pee-Chee Phil Esposito Ice Hockey Sports Trading Cards, Find out more. They won in 2OT by a score of 45 - 42. The following charts identify the NCAA-recognized consensus All-Americans for the year 1976 and displays which first-team designations they received. Its over 13,000 members represent all 50 states and 36 countries. Still 15 seniors from that team earned FBS scholarships. 1971 parade all american football team. The junior nearly replicated his sophomore season with 1,472 rushing yards and 20 rushing TDs, and he became more of a threat out of the backfield . Black was an intimidating presence on defense, later he played 3 years in the NFL with Tampa Bay. Thus capturing the mythical national crown. And Eddie Anderson played on the 1981 National champ squad , which was 15-0. Who made up this list? Future West Virginia running back Daquan Hargett was featured at running back and recorded over 880 yards and 12 touchdowns. So for the first time there were ten 1st-team All Americans, for instance. (AP-1, UPI-1, NEA, CP, WC, AFCA-1, FWAA, SN, Time), (AP-1, UPI-1, CP, WC, AFCA-1, FWAA, SN, Time), (UPI-1, NEA, CP, WC, AFCA-1, FWAA, SN, Time), (AP-1, UPI-1, NEA, CP, WC, AFCA-1, FWAA, SN), 1960 All-Atlantic Coast Conference football team, 1960 All-Big Eight Conference football team, 1960 All-Big Ten Conference football team, 1960 All-Southwest Conference football team, "State's Gabriel and Moorman of Duke On 2nd All-America", "FWAA All-America Since 1944: The All-Time Team", "The Sporting News: College Football TSN All America Teams", "Bellino, Ditka and Davis Awarded 1st Team Spots", "Hefty Line Features Central Press All-America", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1960_College_Football_All-America_Team&oldid=1134967870, This page was last edited on 21 January 2023, at 20:09. Texas High School Football Record Book Dave Campbell's Texas Football maintains the state's most widely respected and cited Texas high school football record book. McKinley boasted several other Division I college players, including a trio of future Kent State players. Linebacker Mitch Davis, a junior in 1988, signed with Georgia the next year. The Warriors swept top honors on the All-State team with David Hughes edging out Radfords Homer Jones, Pac-Fives Lia Moevao and Warriors teammate Keoni Jardine for back of the year honors. Only 5-9, Harris played like 6-11 on many occasions with his lightning quick moves to the basket and fantastic range from the outside. 1976 Warner Robins High School The 1976 Warner Robins team was . The star power was overwhelming with more than 18 division 1 prospects. Before the game, no one knew the name of junior running back Maurice Drew. . Sophomore defensive end and future NFL superstar Joey Bosa made a significant impact at a young age. 14. Very tough conference (Saginaw Valley League) that produced several D-1 in that era (Terry Eurich, later of Notre Dame, was the Arthur Hill QB during that campaign. Aldarius Johnson, Kendal Thompkins and Tommy Streeter were a nasty trio at wide recover, together they accounted for over 2,400 receiving yards and 38 touchdowns. In celebration of its 100th anniversary, the California Interscholastic Federation had fans cast votes on its top high school athletes. Did I mention they had future Olympic sprinter Arman Hall at wide receiver. Dick Reich: Heisman Club: 1951: Mike Stubjlar: All-Academic: 1965: Jeremiah Young: Parade All-American: 2008 . They started the season ranked 1 nationally in some publications, but the USA Today ranked them 2nd behind Long Beach Poly. The trio known as McBlakeLee combined for 44 catches and 1,097 yards along with 8 touchdowns. Although the game was competitive, Long Beach was no match for De La Salles ground game as they won 29 to 15. Vigor became the first team to win back to back championships in Alabama's largest classification since 1976. Fairview. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Friday, May 1, 2:56PM. The Tide won 18 of 23 games this year, many of them on the heroics of Matthews. They tried to remove Carter from the playoffs and the Dallas Independent School District ended up appealing the decision. He was the Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior. 2 Southlake (Texas) Carroll. STEVE SMITH, QB, SWARTZ CREEK/GRAND BLANC (1978-1980): A high school all-American quarterback known for his outstanding, sprinter speed, Smith was an underrated passer. They finished 2nd in the USA Today poll behind Pine Forest of Pensacola, Florida. My OHSAA Arbitersports. Tyresse Jones' five-yard TD run with 18 seconds remaining capped a 12-play, 99-yard drive. Star tackle Bobby Hart protected Rudocks blindside, he also went on to play for the Seminoles. Numerous noteworthy unsigned recruits are set to announce their commitment decisions on Jan. 2 . Defense/Special Teams Career Rushing Yards Yards Name Team Years 11,232 Over 20 players ended up playing division 1 football. He averaged 22 points, eight assists, seven steals and five rebounds while playing the kind of defense that has brought scouts from Virginia Tech, Old Dominion and Mississippi in droves. Defensive end Bryan Cox Jr clogged running lanes before going off to play for the Gators. Northwestern won back-to-back state titles in 2006 and 2007. That record still stands 42 years later Nationwide and does not get the recognition it deserves. Another standout was two way star Ron Simmons, who went to star at Florida State. Because of a mistake made by a teacher, one of their star players was ruled ineligible. They were all very decisive wins and we had to manage that the right way so the kids didnt become complacent, Thom McDaniels said. To compliment the running game Wide receiver Paul Wilson was a sure handed target for the Dreadnaught's. Birmingham Age-Herald desert vista high school nfl players; padres 2022 schedule printable; manon pronunciation throne of glass; buzz lightyear limited edition. They also had two future division 1 players at defensive back. Linebacker Sean Spence and lineman Marcus Forston, Ben Jones, Brandon Washington also signed with Miami. Completing an undefeated season they finished 1st in the ESPN national poll. Taylor organized the North-South All Star games, which were held in Kentucky. Btw, Warner Robins is spelled with one B. Robert Davis was the coach;Doc Kirksey was a previous one. The powerful Jimmy Womack was a big bruising full back who blocked for future NFL player James Brooks. most games starters played only 1st half entire offensive line picked 1st team UPI. The Pouncey twins cleared space for All-American running back Chris Rainey, he flew around the field on his way to 2,478 rushing yards and 32 touchdowns. #5) McKinley (Canton, Ohio) 1997 Led by a bevy of players that went on to star at Ohio State, the 1997 McKinley team is the best team Ohio ever produced. The Bulldogs generally depressed their opponents, in their first six games they beat Akron Garfield, GlenOak, Jackson, Mentor, Glenville and Central Catholic by a combined score of 314-31. This entry was posted on Thursday, February 14th, 2019 at 11:45 am and is filed under Announcement, Awards, Basketball-Reference.com, CBB at Sports Reference, Data, History. Would have beaten anyone on your listno doubt about it. About the ABCA The ABCA, founded in 1945, is the primary professional organization for baseball coaches at the amateur level. #3) St. Thomas Aquinas (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida) 2010. The Lancers' floor leader and leading scorer, Jay Atchison, called the best all-around player in Northern Virginia by many scouts and coaches, led his team to a 22-2 mark. Sophomore and future NFL pro bowler TJ Ward wasn't good enough to play a down the Spartans that year. Aquinas had a superior passing game which featured 3 big time weapons.
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