Players who made an impression..

[hscoach]

Many of us have watched college football for years.  I was wondering which players, past and present, have made an impression on you in their career?  I am really wondering about player other than Bama players.  I don't mind if you list Bama players, but I was just wondering who from other teams impressed you. One young man I remember was Johnny Rogers.

[2Stater]

Johnny Rogers was an immense talent for Nebraska. Others that stood out to me were Herschel Walker, Vinny Testaverde, Dan Marino, Doug Flute, Turner Gill, Earl Campbell and Charlie Ward. I hate CW went to the NBA. He was such a great athlete, I would have loved to see what he could have done in the NFL.

[hscoach]

great list

[Leewillie]

I saw Herschel Walker play in a high school all-star game.  I thought he was the best running back I had ever seen.  I still believe that.

Johnny Musso played with more heart than anyone I've ever seen.

Lee Roy Jordan  dominated his position more than anyone I ever saw play.

[Marshal Dillon]

Tommy Frazier, QB  Nebraska

Tony Dorsett, RB  Pitt- Might be greatest runner I ever saw, college & pro combined

Greg Pruitt, RB Oklahoma-The greatest wishbone RB of all time- He was small at 5'9" 175 but he ran something like a 9.3 100 yard dash. He played like 12 years with the Browns and had a great career.

Earl Campbell, RB Texas-Do I have to say more?
Archie Manning, QB  Ole Miss
Bennie Blades, Safety, Miami-What a beast, hit like a LB and the agility and grace of a WR
Warren Sapp, DT, Miami-Another monster hitter
Jake Scott, Safety, Georgia-He was special
Freddie Gilbert, DE, Georgia-Great pass rusher & run stopper. Great player.
Charles White, RB, USC-Great runner & Heiman winner
Anthony Davis, RB USC-He scored 6 TD's against Notre Dame in one game

I'm having a brain freeze right now.

[2Stater]

Tommy Frazier, QB  Nebraska

Tony Dorsett, RB  Pitt- Might be greatest runner I ever saw, college & pro combined

Greg Pruitt, RB Oklahoma-The greatest wishbone RB of all time- He was small at 5'9" 175 but he ran something like a 9.3 100 yard dash. He played like 12 years with the Browns and had a great career.

Earl Campbell, RB Texas-Do I have to say more?
Archie Manning, QB  Ole Miss
Bennie Blades, Safety, Miami-What a beast, hit like a LB and the agility and grace of a WR
Warren Sapp, DT, Miami-Another monster hitter
Jake Scott, Safety, Georgia-He was special
Freddie Gilbert, DE, Georgia-Great pass rusher & run stopper. Great player.
Charles White, RB, USC-Great runner & Heiman winner
Anthony Davis, RB USC-He scored 6 TD's against Notre Dame in one game

I'm having a brain freeze right now.

That's a great list MD. How could I forget Tommy Frazier, Tony Dorsett, and Archie Manning. Also, even though he ended up being a murderer, OJ Simpson.

[pmull]

Everyone says Herschel Walker and I will too. He is the best college football running back I have ever seen.

Johnny Rogers was mentioned and I remember him well. He hurt us bad but the player who broke our back in that game was Rick Glover IMO. He was one of the best DL players I have ever seen.

Condredge Hollaway - Tenn
Peyton Manning - Tenn
Darren McFadden - Ark
Danny Wuerffel - FL
Bert Jones - LSU

If I had to pick only one Alabama player to make this list I would choose Shaun Alexander.

[Marshal Dillon]

Tommy Frazier, QB  Nebraska

Tony Dorsett, RB  Pitt- Might be greatest runner I ever saw, college & pro combined

Greg Pruitt, RB Oklahoma-The greatest wishbone RB of all time- He was small at 5'9" 175 but he ran something like a 9.3 100 yard dash. He played like 12 years with the Browns and had a great career.

Earl Campbell, RB Texas-Do I have to say more?
Archie Manning, QB  Ole Miss
Bennie Blades, Safety, Miami-What a beast, hit like a LB and the agility and grace of a WR
Warren Sapp, DT, Miami-Another monster hitter
Jake Scott, Safety, Georgia-He was special
Freddie Gilbert, DE, Georgia-Great pass rusher & run stopper. Great player.
Charles White, RB, USC-Great runner & Heiman winner
Anthony Davis, RB USC-He scored 6 TD's against Notre Dame in one game

I'm having a brain freeze right now.

That's a great list MD. How could I forget Tommy Frazier, Tony Dorsett, and Archie Manning. Also, even though he ended up being a murderer, OJ Simpson.

I saw OJ play for USC and honestly, I was not impressed. In the pros, I was impressed.
Some more names I thought of who impressed me in college were:

Rocket Ishmael, WR & Punt/KO returner  Notre Dame-This guy is the only guy I ever thought could go all the the way anytime he touched the ball. He had incredible blazing speed.

Jaquez Green, WR Florida- He teamed with Ike Hilliard and made an unstoppable combo in the Spurrier offense.

Peerless Price, WR  Tennessee-What an incredible playmaker. Fantastic receiver and punt returner. He made the UT offense hum.

Mike Kolen, LB  Auburn - What a hitter at LB. Known as Captain Crunch, he was the real deal. he had a very good pro career, too.

Leroy Selmon, DE Oklahoma-Incredible DE, the first big, quick, fast guy of his size I can remember. He was like 6'5" 275# which was huge in the early 1970's. He was as quick & agile as a cat.


I'm still thinking.    

[2Stater]

Tommy Frazier, QB  Nebraska

Tony Dorsett, RB  Pitt- Might be greatest runner I ever saw, college & pro combined

Greg Pruitt, RB Oklahoma-The greatest wishbone RB of all time- He was small at 5'9" 175 but he ran something like a 9.3 100 yard dash. He played like 12 years with the Browns and had a great career.

Earl Campbell, RB Texas-Do I have to say more?
Archie Manning, QB  Ole Miss
Bennie Blades, Safety, Miami-What a beast, hit like a LB and the agility and grace of a WR
Warren Sapp, DT, Miami-Another monster hitter
Jake Scott, Safety, Georgia-He was special
Freddie Gilbert, DE, Georgia-Great pass rusher & run stopper. Great player.
Charles White, RB, USC-Great runner & Heiman winner
Anthony Davis, RB USC-He scored 6 TD's against Notre Dame in one game

I'm having a brain freeze right now.

That's a great list MD. How could I forget Tommy Frazier, Tony Dorsett, and Archie Manning. Also, even though he ended up being a murderer, OJ Simpson.

I saw OJ play for USC and honestly, I was not impressed. In the pros, I was impressed.
Some more names I thought of who impressed me in college were:

 

[cbbama99]

Whew. I have to say:

Barry Sanders, Doug Flutie, Herschel Walker, Desmond Howard, Derrick Thomas, Eric Dickerson

[Chechem]

Just to add a couple.

Back during the 60s and early 70s players couldn't play as freshmen.  To me, the two who were most impressive for Alabama (in freshman games) were Johnny Musso and Richard Todd.  Both dominated, and we couldn't wait to see them on the field with the varsity teams.  They didn't disappoint.

[hscoach]

A few years ago Bradie James got my attention at the LSU/Bama game.  He was making tackles sideline to sideline.  Also add Bo Jackson and Sam "the Bam" Cunningham.

[ricky023]

One that i remember is Tommy Nobus. He covered the middle and that was no man land. He brought Texas wins they didn't desire but I was never to hot on Darrell Royal. RTR!

[hscoach]

Deion Sanders and Willie Gault

[Chechem]

Johnny Rodgers killed us in the 1972 Orange Bowl.

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