25 greatest SMU players...
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Re: 25 greatest SMU players...
Harvey Armstrong was All- American, Carter wasn't and they were teammates most of their careers.
D-i-c-k Hightower isn't mentioned but should be at least in the discussion. He anchored the line opening holes for both Doak and Kyle.
Robert Popelka was also all american and is very high of interception list with lesser defenses around him than Carter (Russell)
I would consider Zach Line as well. Not only a great runner, but perhaps the best blocking back ever and he also contributed mightily on special teams.
John Lagrone was 3 time All SWC and All-American and Academic All American. And part of the '66 Cotton Bowl Team.
The last I would consider is Keylon Kincade. Twice all WAC and has the record for most rushing attempts in a season and in a game. He was the only thing we had for three seasons and paid a very heavy price for running without an offensive line, QB or receivers during that time.
D-i-c-k Hightower isn't mentioned but should be at least in the discussion. He anchored the line opening holes for both Doak and Kyle.
Robert Popelka was also all american and is very high of interception list with lesser defenses around him than Carter (Russell)
I would consider Zach Line as well. Not only a great runner, but perhaps the best blocking back ever and he also contributed mightily on special teams.
John Lagrone was 3 time All SWC and All-American and Academic All American. And part of the '66 Cotton Bowl Team.
The last I would consider is Keylon Kincade. Twice all WAC and has the record for most rushing attempts in a season and in a game. He was the only thing we had for three seasons and paid a very heavy price for running without an offensive line, QB or receivers during that time.
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mrydel wrote:AGGGGHHHHHHHHH
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ponyte wrote:mrydel wrote:AGGGGHHHHHHHHH
Would you like me to tell you all about it...again?
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Re: 25 greatest SMU players...
No Jerry Heidenreich???? Olympic multiple gold and silver medal winner.
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smusportspage wrote:Jerry Heidenreich should be included on that list.
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ponyte wrote:mrydel wrote:AGGGGHHHHHHHHH
Would you like me to tell you all about it...again?
I am still mad at you for moving away.
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Re: 25 greatest SMU players...
Stewart Payne--golf; what about some of our NCAA winning track guys from our national championship days?
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Nobody from the 1935 championship team, the best SMU football team?
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couch 'em wrote:Nobody from the 1935 championship team, the best SMU football team?
I nominated Mrydel
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smupony94 wrote:couch 'em wrote:Nobody from the 1935 championship team, the best SMU football team?
I nominated Mrydel
Even though eligible I chose not to come back for my 6th year.
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Chris McMurtray - 18 straight field goals
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yeah probably Bobby Wilson-College Football Hall of Fame and Doak's childhood hero
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Re: 25 greatest SMU players...
My list, in no particular order, would include
Eric Dickerson
Doak Walker
Lance McIlhenney
Putt Choate
Forrest Gregg
Jim Krebs
Gene Phillips
Jeryl Sasser
Karlin Kennedy
Steve Lundquist
Schellas Hyndman
Daniel Hernandez
Kevin Grimes
Kara Lee
Alan Kirkup
Lars Frolander
Payne Stewart
Richey Reneberg
Harvey Armstrong
Janus Robberts
Libor Charfreitag
Ron Meyer
Ryan Berube
Martina Moravcova
Scott Donie
Dave Richards
Luchi Gonzalez
That's more than 25. I didn't major in math.
I know it says 25 greatest PLAYERS. I added coaches.
Oh ... Peruna.
Eric Dickerson
Doak Walker
Lance McIlhenney
Putt Choate
Forrest Gregg
Jim Krebs
Gene Phillips
Jeryl Sasser
Karlin Kennedy
Steve Lundquist
Schellas Hyndman
Daniel Hernandez
Kevin Grimes
Kara Lee
Alan Kirkup
Lars Frolander
Payne Stewart
Richey Reneberg
Harvey Armstrong
Janus Robberts
Libor Charfreitag
Ron Meyer
Ryan Berube
Martina Moravcova
Scott Donie
Dave Richards
Luchi Gonzalez
That's more than 25. I didn't major in math.
I know it says 25 greatest PLAYERS. I added coaches.
Oh ... Peruna.
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Re: 25 greatest SMU players...
DallasDiehard wrote:My list, in no particular order, would include
Eric Dickerson
Doak Walker
Lance McIlhenney
Putt Choate
Forrest Gregg
Jim Krebs
Gene Phillips
Jeryl Sasser
Karlin Kennedy
Steve Lundquist
Schellas Hyndman
Daniel Hernandez
Kevin Grimes
Kara Lee
Alan Kirkup
Lars Frolander
Payne Stewart
Richey Reneberg
Harvey Armstrong
Janus Robberts
Libor Charfreitag
Ron Meyer
Ryan Berube
Martina Moravcova
Scott Donie
Dave Richards
Luchi Gonzalez
That's more than 25. I didn't major in math.
I know it says 25 greatest PLAYERS. I added coaches.
Oh ... Peruna.
If coaches, then Matty Bell andDoc Hayes should be considerations.