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Re: 25 greatest SMU players...
Posted: Wed May 13, 2015 9:13 pm
by Dr Jeske friend
Jerry Norton look it up
Re: 25 greatest SMU players...
Posted: Thu May 14, 2015 6:48 am
by ponyte
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.
Re: 25 greatest SMU players...
Posted: Thu May 14, 2015 6:49 am
by ponyte
mrydel wrote:AGGGGHHHHHHHHH
Would you like me to tell you all about it...again?
Re: 25 greatest SMU players...
Posted: Thu May 14, 2015 7:49 am
by Junior
ponyte wrote:mrydel wrote:AGGGGHHHHHHHHH
Would you like me to tell you all about it...again?
Yes! I think I'm the only one on here that has t heard the story yet.
Re: 25 greatest SMU players...
Posted: Thu May 14, 2015 9:46 am
by PoconoPony
No Jerry Heidenreich???? Olympic multiple gold and silver medal winner.
Re: 25 greatest SMU players...
Posted: Thu May 14, 2015 9:53 am
by smusportspage
smusportspage wrote:Jerry Heidenreich should be included on that list.
Agree PoconoPony!

Re: 25 greatest SMU players...
Posted: Thu May 14, 2015 9:56 am
by mrydel
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.
Re: 25 greatest SMU players...
Posted: Thu May 14, 2015 7:04 pm
by PoconoPony
Stewart Payne--golf; what about some of our NCAA winning track guys from our national championship days?
Re: 25 greatest SMU players...
Posted: Thu May 14, 2015 8:24 pm
by couch 'em
Nobody from the 1935 championship team, the best SMU football team?
Re: 25 greatest SMU players...
Posted: Thu May 14, 2015 8:47 pm
by smupony94
couch 'em wrote:Nobody from the 1935 championship team, the best SMU football team?
I nominated Mrydel
Re: 25 greatest SMU players...
Posted: Thu May 14, 2015 9:00 pm
by mrydel
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.
Re: 25 greatest SMU players...
Posted: Thu May 14, 2015 9:50 pm
by MustangBroker
Chris McMurtray - 18 straight field goals
Re: 25 greatest SMU players...
Posted: Fri May 15, 2015 9:22 am
by Stallion
yeah probably Bobby Wilson-College Football Hall of Fame and Doak's childhood hero
Good Answer
Good Answer
Re: 25 greatest SMU players...
Posted: Fri May 15, 2015 3:07 pm
by DallasDiehard
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.
Re: 25 greatest SMU players...
Posted: Fri May 15, 2015 3:49 pm
by ponyte
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.