Ok, time to weigh in on another "greatest" poll

[BigSneaky]

Best I played against- Al Wilson(not then but now)

 

Best I've seen- Troy Fleming

[mafiaman]

Troy Fleming is by far the most dominant high school football player ever. All he did was rack up over 9000 career rushing yards which is 2nd nationally. Besides leading BGA to back to back state titles, he is third nationally on the touchdown list.

[Indian]

Cozart signed with Tennessee out of high school but didn't make it in. He signed with Tennessee again out of junior college but had some problems with drugs. Wasted millions, possibly. Westmoreland signed with Cleveland Browns the other day if I'm not mistaken. Injuries will probably keep him from being the star he could've been, hopefully he'll still have his health when he steps away from the game. They're compensated well, he should be set for life, but the NFL is brutal.

[Antwan]

Scott Dirkson - Smith County

Reggie Harper - Trousdale County

Watson Brown - Cookeville

Mack Brown - Cookeville

T.T. Harper - Trousdale County

[Guest region4fan]

Kelly was one odf the smartest QB's I have ever seen. He was cool as a cumcumber under pressure...just dared you to come after him. I think Edmiston was awesome too, but Kelly was a better overall player!

 

That Whittemore from Brentwood High had the prettiest passes and the most accurate of just about any QB I have ever seen. He waited for you to challenge him before he would even attempt to throw . I mean that kid was on the money with every pass!

[tonymontana]

Hubert Simpson, fomerly of the McMinn County Cherokees, was a starter at UT. He was a great guy, until things changed, but we are talking about high school players. Yes, I think he was one of them. Also, Shazzon Bradley, All-State in wrestling and football.

Edited August 11, 2004 by tonymontana

[Mr.Unknown]

i must agree with tony m. and shazzon bradley was a baller.

Edited August 11, 2004 by Mr.Unknown

[FHSrebel27]

I'll go with Troy tonight. It's been so fun watching a fellow Franklinite have the success he has. Seeing him out there with the Titans... ahh, it's great.

[ooooo]

Growing up in San Diego, I had the chance to see many great high school football players many of which you guys have heard. In a city known for running backs none was better than Ricky Williams. Heisman trophy winner at Texas and former NCAA record holder. Not the best decisions in life though. The best player I have ever played against is a star by the name of Reggie Bush. His teams always beat us by at least 30 points since we were both in like 3rd grade. My friends dad predicted him winning the heisman when we were in Junior high and I think hes on the right path. Also Alex Smith from the same high school as Bush was a good QB now starting at the university of Utah.

[msgov]

My four best would be James Brooks and Ron Simmons from Warner Robins, Ga.

Brooks went on to Auburn and Simmons to FSU. Simmons was a TE/MLB and would up a 3X All-American NT at FSU.

Next would be the Brown brothers at Cookeville, Watson & Mack, both college coaches.

 

Now before you go crazy, I got on line under my wife's name and no I don't put those crazy smiley faces after my post's.

[bloodscanner]

Albert Davis of Alcoa

 

tried to roll block him--what a joke!

all I could see were legs like tree trunks

[pepvol]

Danny Spradlin from the Maryville high teams from the mid 70's was the best player i've ever seen . he was a physical freak way ahead of his time . think Al Wilson ... only bigger . someone with his size , strength, and speed even today would be considered a freak .

 

John Henderson was more intimidating looking than Spradlin, but Spradlin was not only bigger and stronger than everybody else , he was also faster , and could run the smallest , quickest back down and then crush him .