Who's the best player to come out of your school?

[fromthetop2]

They do, but I was talking about Brentwood High School, not Brentwood Academy

[Guest catfish-hunter]

They do, but I was talking about Brentwood High School, not <a href='http://www.coacht.com/inside/team.cfm?SchoolID=37&SportID=1' target='_blank'>Brentwood Academy</a>

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What about Matt Henshaw who is now playing OR did play TE at Florida State???

[fromthetop2]

Matt is slated to be the starting TE at Florida State this year. That being said, Bowden and Company throw to the TE about once every three games, so he's not an integral part of the offense. In addition with Wyatt Sexton's "issues". the QB situation is a little iffy. They've told Matt that he'd get the ball more, but they've said it before many times.

[ImaSavage]

From Collierville:

 

Matt Shelton- Notre Dame

 

THE best player to have recently come out of Collierville and very respected in the college ranks as a reciever and kick returner.

 

 

He is one of my favorite players

[VolunteerGeneral]

JACKSON CENTRAL-MERRY

 

Ed "Too Tall" Jones Tennessee State University Dallas Cowboys

 

 

Al Wilson University of Tennessee Denver Broncos

Height: 6' 0"

Weight: 240 lbs.

College: Tennessee

Born: in Jackson, Tenn.

High School: Central Merry High School

Resides: Aurora, Colo.

Acquired: Draft #1 (31st overall), 1999

Pro Year: 6th

Year with Broncos: 5th

NFL Games Played/Started: 95/89

Postseason: 3/3

 

 

Artis Hicks University of Memphis Philadelphia Eagles

Position: G/T

Height: 6-4

Weight: 335

College: Memphis

Experience: 4

Birthdate: 11/28/1978

Hometown: Jackson, TN

 

 

Ryan Scott University of Memphis (starting receiver)

 

 

Bo Hardegree University of Tennessee (back up QB)

 

 

Brandon Stewart University of Memphis (wide receiver)

 

Adam November Tennessee Tech (linebacker)

[bhsOL]

 

Josh Van Horne, who unfortunately never made it in college, was All-State LB and a beast - maybe had the most big-time potential of all the Bruins. Some of the posters might remember his brother Ian, who was Defensive MVP of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Bowl, and was an All-State selection in 2003 as well, but has yet to settle into a college football program.

Numerous others had excellent, All-State careers, but never made a huge splash (or have yet to) in college.

 

None have made it to the NFL as of yet

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Ian Van Horne was playing at MTSU until he quit this spring. I was at UT a little less than a month ago, and I saw him there doing a transfer orientation so I wonder if he's going to try to play for the Vols now.

[sportfreak]

CPA's Cooper Wallace (TE at Auburn) will definitely be in the next NFL draft.

[Guest catfish-hunter]

Thanks catfish-hunter,

 

Somebody finally answered my question about the Tant brothers. Didn't Jason get a scholarship offer to Vandy as well as Matthew later on did?? We played Harpeth in some of their best years three times in the late '90s in the playoffs. I have a game ball here at the house from one of those games when my son was with the team here.

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Yeah duckman Jason signed to play at Vandy out of high school but I think he quit after redshirting his freshman year.

 

As far as those Harpeth teams from '97-'00 that won 4 straight region titles I'll say that those four years was probably the greatest era of high school football that will ever be seen in this county. In '97 Harpeth was a perfect 11-0 heading into the second round of the playoffs but they were beaten at home by Huntingdon. In '98 Harpeth was 10-1 heading into the second round of the playoffs and again they lost in the second round of the playoffs at home but that time it was against Milan. In '99 Harpeth was 11-1 but they were spanked in the quarterfinals of the playoffs by a score of 45-14 against Huntingdon. The 2000 season was Harpeth's last region title but they lost at home in the second round of the playoffs to McKenzie. The 2001 season Harpeth finished out the regular season 6-4 overall and went on the road in the first round of the playoffs and finally got the better of Huntingdon but that moment in the sun was short lived as Harpeth lost in the second round yet again to a team in their own region in Lewis Co. I guess Huntingdon was a little angry over that particular loss to Harpeth because two years ago ('03) when the Mustangs won it all they beat Harpeth in the opening round of the playoffs by a whopping score of 60-12.

[LILWEST]

Sycamore high's best ever is without question Wes Proctor (1998-2001).  Proctor was a two year all-state athlete on the gridiron at Sycamore and this year will be his third year starting for the Austin Peay Governors. 

 

Cheatham County high's best ever college success is Michael Jackson (1996-1999).  Jackson was a two year starter for the Cubs and was an all-region offensive lineman.  He started four years at UT-Martin from 2000-2003. 

 

Harpeth high's best is probably the best football player to ever walk onto a football field in our county and he is Matthew Tant (1997-2000).  Tant was a two-time all-state athlete and is the school's all-time leading rusher.  He started three years of college football at Vanderbilt from 2002-2004.

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[LILWEST]

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CATFISH, COME ON NOW. TANT WASN'T EVEN THE BEST PLAYER TO HAVE PLAYED FOR HARPETH MUCH LESS THE COUNTY. ELLIOT WAS BETTER, BUT NOT AS BIG.

 

JERIMIAH LIGON IS THE BEST BACK TO EVER PLAY IN CHEATHAM COUNTY.

JUST NOT TOO SMART.

[bobbybooshay]

volunteergeneral,

 

Your list was most impressive until you mentioned Bo Hardegree. How can you even think about putting a third string QB at UT, if he is 3rd, with the likes of pro-bowl players in the NFL?

 

The best debil is either lJason Julian or Scott Carter from KNOXVILLE Halls. Both are at the top of the scoring and career rushing list for a career, although I don't know which is first/second.

 

bbs

[HTV]

volunteergeneral,

 

Your list was most impressive until you mentioned Bo Hardegree.  How can you even think about putting a third string QB at UT, if he is 3rd, with the likes of pro-bowl players in the NFL?

 

The best debil is either lJason Julian or Scott Carter from KNOXVILLE Halls.  Both are at the top of the scoring and career rushing list for a career, although I don't know which is first/second.

 

bbs

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Bobby, we finally agree on something. Hardegree was part of a package deal to get Daniel Brooks. That hasn't worked out too well, either.

 

As for Halls, I have to put Ian O'Conner on the list you mentioned. His leg could completely change the complexion of the game. Julian and Carter were great players, however. If not for injuries, Randy Hall would probably be at the top of the list, too.

Edited August 19, 2005 by HTV