Rico Turner

[ChipsJohnson]

Rico Turner is a great running back at Blackman, but since he is small does anyone think he will make it to the next step in College?

[thekeg55]

I think he is a great back. But, I believe he lacks the size to play a the level. He has the speed.What are his numbers in the weight room?

[ChipsJohnson]

TheKeg55, Im not really sure what his weight room statistics are. I noticed on your profile that you are from Cookeville. If you played on the team I want to tell you, your team played a great game.

 

Chips

[wildlymild]

chips, i know who you are now.

[thekeg55]

Posted by ChipsJohnson: TheKeg55, Im not really sure what his weight room statistics are. I noticed on your profile that you are from Cookeville. If you played on the team I want to tell you, your team played a great game.

 

Chips

 

Thanks

Edited October 16, 2004 by Bighurt

[Eddie]

Turner was the best back I saw all season. He got tough yards and never took a loss. He's got plenty of speed and as far as his size goes -- I never saw anyone get a clean shot on him. Someone will take a chance on him and come up with quite a find.

[ChipsJohnson]

Rico Turner had a great game last night when he would run to the outside. Riverdale was ready for Maupin and Turner. Both of these guys are real good to this Blackman squad its going to be a big loss when these two leave.

[warriordawg31]

Rico is a good back, but I think Chris Grimes was the best I saw this year. Rico should get a shot somewhere.

[mister02]

I've been watching Rutherford County football for a long time and I must admit Rico is one of the best (if not the best) football players to ever come through Rutherford County. I know Riverdale people will say Ralph King & Eric Locke. But my response to that is Ralph never played defense (he was always a fresh running back and Eric only played defense in the playoffs his senior season). Those guys didn't go both ways. Rico dominated games on offense and defense. Also I must give props to Taron Henry, he's right up there with the best of them too.

[Guest region4fan]

Not taking away anything from Rico Turner...who is extremely talented...BUT ,I think that Chris Grimes is worthy of being mentioned. He was not surrounded with the talent that Rico had on his side. However, Chris shined on both offense and defense. He was elusive and strong. Not very big, but tenacious. I am not sure how many times he ran the ball this season, but he played on defense too and was never fresh either. He managed to have the most yardage in Rutherford County on a team that only won a handful of games. I think he got about 1400 yds rushing and practically led his team in tackles.He sure laid the licks on in Defense. What a workhorse. Now many will disagree with me, but I think that Chris is the best back in this county and in this region. He quietly gets the job done and did not get the press that Rico did. But that is how Chris is...humble and for the team.I wish him all the best. He is a good kid.

[ChipsJohnson]

I noticed region4fan you were talking about how Chris played offence and defence. In over time against Smyrna 4th down who is the one that made the big stop, Rico Turner, if it wasnt for him then Blackman's season probably ended up like it did.

[kccc]

Not to take anything away from Rico turner I agree he is a great back I just wanted to correct Mister02 on the fact that Eric Loke got offensive and defensive MVP his senior year at the clinic bowl and he did play both ways.As far as Ralph King goes he had great ability I just wish he grades would have been good so he could have played at the colegetic level..... But if someone does not pick up Rico they are passing up a huge oppurtunity.