Greenbrier @ Sycamore

[dominatrix]

What time is the game tonight?

 

What time is the game tonight?

[muffin]

Go Bobcats.

[GreenbrierCat2]

Final Sycamore 28 - Greenbrier 14

 

Great try, Cats. Back to work!

[HesterBeSeeinULater]

Post #37 shows my prediction and that says it all in this one. Sycamore humbles Greenbrier and the Bobcats are going to miss the playoffs for the 2nd time in 3 years.

 

Great Job Sycamore. You guys are in the postseason with a win next week at Macon Co. Go get it done!!!!

[ihatethewingt]

I know i'm coming in late here, but there have been plenty of players from Greenbrier that chould have played D1 football.

 

Derrick Lucas TB-1994 Mr Football winner and Greenbrier Legend. Older brother of Springfield standout Antuwan Lucas didn't garner serious attention because he was deaf. His Mr. Football Trophy sat in the trophy room at the team fieldhouse inspiring later players Derek Adams and Jamie Wilhelm who watched him play when they were peewees. Played for Anderson College.

 

Jeremiah Adams LB 1993-1996 Awesome talent. Didn't have the grades.

 

Jeremiah Pierce QB 1994-1997 6'4" 210 lbs rocket arm and 4.5 speed. One of the top passers in the state, often ran out of a four wide shotgun formation throwing the ball 30 times a game for Coach Scott Smith...yes that Scott Smith. chose to play college baseball instead.

 

Eugene Raymer SS 1994-1997 Team Captain was a devastating hitter and was sure to take any int to the house. loved to party and hated school. never responded to offers from Ohio State.

 

*Derek Adams FB/LB 1996-1999. Team Captain 230 lb feature back in 1999 (Coach William's second year). led midstate in scoring and tallied high tackle totals. Was known to hold work out sessions with Jamie Wilhelm, Joey Ellis and Clint Baker at the fieldhouse which he was entrusted with a key to, they sometimes stayed until after midnight in his quest for a state title and Mr Football award. Offers from Kentucky, Miss. State and East Carolina among others. Mr Football Finalist didn't want to leave girlfriend and family. Ironically later joined the Army.

 

Matt Combs C 1997-1999 Three year starter at center had offers from Florida State and Georgia. Was the cornerstone of a strong line until his appendix ruptured early in his senior year. time in hospital led to a dramatic weight loss. never returned to 100%

 

*Jamie Wilhelm TB/CB 1997-2000 Team Captain 5'10" 185 lb Jack of all tradesfound playing time early on returning kicks and punts and even took some carries from Matthew Mayo in 1998. Also played QB, WR or SS if needed. Adam's fieldhouse key was passed on to Wilhelm who could power clean 330 lbs and ran a 4.41 40yard dash. Never rushed for over 500 yards in a season but was an excellent shut down CB and punt returner. In three years as a starter on defense rarely gave up a reception and only gave up two Touchdown Passes. Wasn't academically eligible for college. Offers came from lots of schools for him to play cornerback. Not sure which ones.

 

J.B. Evans LB 1997-2000 Great Size and Strength. Destroyed RBs and Qbs at the point of attack. Only weaknesses were lack of side to side speed and was not a very smart player often making mistakes and also committing many penalties that cost his team in crucial times. The physical talent was there and MTSU gave him a shot...he didn't get any smarter.

 

*Justin Adams MLB 1998-2001 Didn't play jr year due to shoulder injury. Started as a freshman at mike linebacker. probably the best baseball player the school has ever seen. Justin had been noticed at a young age and had been under constant pressure to perform and play through injuries. After Coach Williams insulted him by questioning his heart after he played through mono and a high ankel sprain as a Sr. and the pressure to play through a shoulder injury in baseball, Justin claimed that after High School he would never play organized sports again because they were no longer fun to him and he didn't like the pressure to play while legitimately injured. Despite offers from the Cinncinatti Reds Justin joined the Army, kept his promise and has never played sports.

 

Brandon Holder QB/WR 1998-2001 6'3" 205 lbs Great Passer and runner. Played very well at reciever and second QB in 1999. As a Junior in 2000 starting only five games after the injury of senior QB Stetson Dickerson he threw for over 900 yards and 11 tds in Williams run happy Wing T. Was named Tn State player of the week for come from behind win against Livingston Academy to clinch playoff berth. Coming from 28-7 in the beginning of th 4th to win 29-28. Holder accounted for all four TDs in the game. The 2001 team struggled to find leadership after 2000 senior leaders Jared Cummings and Jamie Wilhelm departed. Brandon played well but couldn't earn a winning record. Schools don't look at losing QBs.

 

John Burkhalter DT/OT 1998-2001 6'2" 315 lb defensive tackle could fight off a blocker with one arm and stop a 200 lb RB dead in his tracks with the other. Clogged the middle of the defense for three years. Back injury kept colleges worried about his future.

 

The 1999 Greenbrier Bobcats were the most physically gifted team that GHS ever had. They experienced growing pains under Coach Williams and had some internal problems between players. They also had injury problems. losing Justin Adams(shoulder)Brett Taylor(leg) Bobby George(leg) Burkhalter(back) and Matt Combs(appendix) all for the middle portion of the year. This put much pressure on D. Adams, Wilhelm, Evans and Holder and two of GHS's four losses came during this time. The team did finish with a winning record and were the first Bobcat team EVER to beat rival Springfield. They laid the Groundwork for what Williams has accomplished since.

 

*Derek Adams, Justin Adams and Wilhelm are the grandsons of Mrs. Jean Wilhelm former all-state basketball player and sister of Fern Gregory-Nash former women's world champion basketball player and basketball hall of fame member and grandmother of White House's Tre Coker, Cory Coker, Seth Kirby, Jaci Slagle and Brooke Nash

[EZBeingGreen]

I know i'm coming in late here, but there have been plenty of players from Greenbrier that chould have played D1 football.

 

Derrick Lucas TB-1994 Mr Football winner and Greenbrier Legend. Older brother of Springfield standout Antuwan Lucas didn't garner serious attention because he was deaf. His Mr. Football Trophy sat in the trophy room at the team fieldhouse inspiring later players Derek Adams and Jamie Wilhelm who watched him play when they were peewees. Played for Anderson College.

 

Jeremiah Adams LB 1993-1996 Awesome talent. Didn't have the grades.

 

Jeremiah Pierce QB 1994-1997 6'4" 210 lbs rocket arm and 4.5 speed. One of the top passers in the state, often ran out of a four wide shotgun formation throwing the ball 30 times a game for Coach Scott Smith...yes that Scott Smith. chose to play college baseball instead.

 

Eugene Raymer SS 1994-1997 Team Captain was a devastating hitter and was sure to take any int to the house. loved to party and hated school. never responded to offers from Ohio State.

 

*Derek Adams FB/LB 1996-1999. Team Captain 230 lb feature back in 1999 (Coach William's second year). led midstate in scoring and tallied high tackle totals. Was known to hold work out sessions with Jamie Wilhelm, Joey Ellis and Clint Baker at the fieldhouse which he was entrusted with a key to, they sometimes stayed until after midnight in his quest for a state title and Mr Football award. Offers from Kentucky, Miss. State and East Carolina among others. Mr Football Finalist didn't want to leave girlfriend and family. Ironically later joined the Army.

 

Matt Combs C 1997-1999 Three year starter at center had offers from Florida State and Georgia. Was the cornerstone of a strong line until his appendix ruptured early in his senior year. time in hospital led to a dramatic weight loss. never returned to 100%

 

*Jamie Wilhelm TB/CB 1997-2000 Team Captain 5'10" 185 lb Jack of all tradesfound playing time early on returning kicks and punts and even took some carries from Matthew Mayo in 1998. Also played QB, WR or SS if needed. Adam's fieldhouse key was passed on to Wilhelm who could power clean 330 lbs and ran a 4.41 40yard dash. Never rushed for over 500 yards in a season but was an excellent shut down CB and punt returner. In three years as a starter on defense rarely gave up a reception and only gave up two Touchdown Passes. Wasn't academically eligible for college. Offers came from lots of schools for him to play cornerback. Not sure which ones.

 

J.B. Evans LB 1997-2000 Great Size and Strength. Destroyed RBs and Qbs at the point of attack. Only weaknesses were lack of side to side speed and was not a very smart player often making mistakes and also committing many penalties that cost his team in crucial times. The physical talent was there and MTSU gave him a shot...he didn't get any smarter.

 

*Justin Adams MLB 1998-2001 Didn't play jr year due to shoulder injury. Started as a freshman at mike linebacker. probably the best baseball player the school has ever seen. Justin had been noticed at a young age and had been under constant pressure to perform and play through injuries. After Coach Williams insulted him by questioning his heart after he played through mono and a high ankel sprain as a Sr. and the pressure to play through a shoulder injury in baseball, Justin claimed that after High School he would never play organized sports again because they were no longer fun to him and he didn't like the pressure to play while legitimately injured. Despite offers from the Cinncinatti Reds Justin joined the Army, kept his promise and has never played sports.

 

Brandon Holder QB/WR 1998-2001 6'3" 205 lbs Great Passer and runner. Played very well at reciever and second QB in 1999. As a Junior in 2000 starting only five games after the injury of senior QB Stetson Dickerson he threw for over 900 yards and 11 tds in Williams run happy Wing T. Was named Tn State player of the week for come from behind win against Livingston Academy to clinch playoff berth. Coming from 28-7 in the beginning of th 4th to win 29-28. Holder accounted for all four TDs in the game. The 2001 team struggled to find leadership after 2000 senior leaders Jared Cummings and Jamie Wilhelm departed. Brandon played well but couldn't earn a winning record. Schools don't look at losing QBs.

 

John Burkhalter DT/OT 1998-2001 6'2" 315 lb defensive tackle could fight off a blocker with one arm and stop a 200 lb RB dead in his tracks with the other. Clogged the middle of the defense for three years. Back injury kept colleges worried about his future.

 

The 1999 Greenbrier Bobcats were the most physically gifted team that GHS ever had. They experienced growing pains under Coach Williams and had some internal problems between players. They also had injury problems. losing Justin Adams(shoulder)Brett Taylor(leg) Bobby George(leg) Burkhalter(back) and Matt Combs(appendix) all for the middle portion of the year. This put much pressure on D. Adams, Wilhelm, Evans and Holder and two of GHS's four losses came during this time. The team did finish with a winning record and were the first Bobcat team EVER to beat rival Springfield. They laid the Groundwork for what Williams has accomplished since.

 

*Derek Adams, Justin Adams and Wilhelm are the grandsons of Mrs. Jean Wilhelm former all-state basketball player and sister of Fern Gregory-Nash former women's world champion basketball player and basketball hall of fame member and grandmother of White House's Tre Coker, Cory Coker, Seth Kirby, Jaci Slagle and Brooke Nash

 

 

Ihatethewingt, thanks for the trip down Memory Lane! I really enjoyed this post! Just hate that Catfish wasn't here to read it (although he's probably lurking amongst us).

 

Those names brought back a lot of football memories of sitting in the stands cheering them on. I vaguely remember watching Derek Lucas, and then the others are fresher in my memory. I remember the many good plays by these guys, especially the ones by Derek, Justin, Jamie, Matthew, Bobby, Burkalter, and many others. Just off the top of my head, Hadjdu also comes to mind as a as well as the more recent the Williams' (C and D), the Pigg brothers, the Dickerson brothers and cousin, and the Dill brothers, along with MANY others that have made a difference at Greenbrier. There is no argument the Bobcats haven't had it's big playmakers to anyone that is Bobcat fans.

 

And thanks for the information of Mrs. Wilhelm. I didn't know that tidbit. I'm "round about" related to them and have known the Nash clan for a very long time. /thumb[1].gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":thumb:" border="0" alt="thumb[1].gif" />

[GreenbrierCat2]

Ihatethewingt, thanks for the trip down Memory Lane! I really enjoyed this post! Just hate that Catfish wasn't here to read it (although he's probably lurking amongst us).

 

Those names brought back a lot of football memories of sitting in the stands cheering them on. I vaguely remember watching Derek Lucas, and then the others are fresher in my memory. I remember the many good plays by these guys, especially the ones by Derek, Justin, Jamie, Matthew, Bobby, Burkalter, and many others. Just off the top of my head, Hadjdu also comes to mind as a as well as the more recent the Williams' (C and D), the Pigg brothers, the Dickerson brothers and cousin, and the Dill brothers, along with MANY others that have made a difference at Greenbrier. There is no argument the Bobcats haven't had it's big playmakers to anyone that is Bobcat fans.

 

And thanks for the information of Mrs. Wilhelm. I didn't know that tidbit. I'm "round about" related to them and have known the Nash clan for a very long time. /thumb[1].gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":thumb:" border="0" alt="thumb[1].gif" />

 

 

 

I remember all these too. Also the Herdon brothers, Scott brothers, all three Pryne brothers, Pinkleton brothers, and so on....would make an interesting topic. Think I'll post one!