redout22 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Johnny Rodgers for sure Then Mo Purify Link to comment
Huskers Forever Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Johnny Rodgers for sure Then Mo Purify Wow, you would vote a juco guy like Mo Purify over the great Irving Fryar? Purify did'nt even really come on until the end of his first year. I think you need to go back and watch some of Fryar's highlights and think that over some more. Purify could'nt hold Fryars jock strap. There really should not even be anyone on the list but Rodgers and Fryar, because no one else on the list even comes close to these two. Link to comment
HUSKER 37 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Why lump WB's with the SE's/WR's? Husker Greats Debate rages on about the best ever for Nebraska footballBy Brent Wasenius/Managing-sports editor Saturday, Aug 09, 2008 - 01:22:48 am CDT It is the kind of topic that makes for great debate when football is still weeks away and your favorite baseball team’s winning percentage has dropped faster than Brett Favre’s popularity. Huskers Illustrated recently came out with its top five greatest players at each position in the history of the Nebraska football team. It makes for great bar conversation or gives columnists something to write about during the heat of August. Here are my picks for the all-time Husker greats. Quarterback …#8220; Turner Gill. With fans’ fondness for Tommie Frazier, this pick might be as popular as Bucky Dent running for mayor of Boston. Nebraska, however, was 30-2 in games Gill started. In the two losses …#8220; a Penn State referee debacle in 1982 and the 31-30 1984 Orange Bowl setback to Miami …#8220; Gill led the Huskers on dramatic drives in the final minute. Only the Ray Charles officiating calls at Happy Valley and Ken Calhoun’s fingertips prevented Gill from two national titles …#8220; something Frazier can claim. Gill, however, could win games with his legs or his arm and his mental toughness was just as strong as Frazier’s. I-back …#8220; Mike Rozier. 1983 Heisman Trophy and 2,148 yards rushing as a senior. Honorable mention …#8220; Ahman Green. Dishonorable Mention …#8220; Lawrence Phillips. Fullback …#8220; Tom Rathman. The magazine picked Joel Makovicka, but Rathman could do it all as a fullback and proved that during a long NFL career. The late Andra Franklin also is overlooked for what he could do on the field. Center …#8220; Dave Rimington. There’s an award named after him. Enough said. Guards …#8220; Dean Steinkuhler and Will Shields. The magazine picked Aaron Taylor as the greatest and no one can question the Texas native’s versatility. He was an All-American at two spots (center and guard). Steinkuhler, however, flat-out dominated opponents. Shields went about his work quietly, but was an All-American and eventually a perennial All-Pro. Tackles …#8220; Zach Wiegert and Daryl White. Wiegert won the Outland, was a consensus All-American and part of NU’s offensive line that controlled games in 1994. White started on the national champions of 1971 and unfortunately gets overlooked when talking about greats of the past. Tight end …#8220; Junior Miller. Only Johnny Mitchell comes close to stretching defenses like the 1979 All-American did. Receivers …#8220; Johnny Rodgers and Irving Fryar. The 1972 Heisman Trophy winner and the 1984 top pick in the NFL draft. Not bad. Honorable mention …#8220; Todd Brown and Tim Smith. Brown was an incredible athlete and Smith also served as a punter. Neither one dropped passes. Kicker …#8220; Kris Brown. Some of Nebraska’s close losses to Oklahoma in the 1970s and early 1980s featured missed field goals. Brown, though, was money. Close second …#8220; Josh Brown. Defensive tackle …#8220; Jason Peter and John Dutton. If this was based solely on NFL careers, it would be Duton and Neil Smith, but it isn’t. Peter looked like a Batman villain and hit like the Incredible Hulk. Dutton lettered in 1971 and was a fixture on the line the next two seasons before a long NFL career that included three Pro Bowls. Rush ends …#8220; Trev Alberts and Broderick Thomas. Alberts had an unbelievable senior year. Although he was hurt, he lived up to his All-American status in the Jan. 1, 1994, Orange Bowl against heavily favored Florida State. The "Sandman" could talk a great game, but he could back it up. Willie Harper, George Andrews, Grant Wistrom (picked by the magazine as the best), Jimmy Williams and even Derrie Nelson also could alter games. Cornerbacks …#8220; Ralph Brown and Tyrone Williams. Brown was a NU rarity in starting as a true freshman. Williams played in three straight national championship games and more than held his own. Middle guard …#8220; Rich Glover. He recorded 22 tackles in the "Game of the Century" against Oklahoma in 1971 going against All-American Tom Brahaney. Also won the Outland Trophy and Lombardi Award. Linebackers …#8220; Marc Munford and Ed Stewart. ABC commentator Frank Broyles ogled over Munford, including during the 1984 game against Oklahoma. "Keeeeiiiith," he said to play-by-play announcer Keith Jackson. "This Munford is something. And he’s only 19." Munford showed up for big games as did Stewart, who was an All-American in 1994. Safeties …#8220; Mike Minter and Mike Brown. Two of the greatest defensive leaders for NU. Minter even switched to linebacker for the Colorado game in 1996 after playmaker Terrell Farley got booted off the team for, well, being Terrell Farley. Honorable mention …#8220; Bret Clark, Brian Washington. Punter …#8220; Kyle Larson. Earned All-American honors. Sorry to all you Darin Erstad fans. Link to comment
HUSKER 37 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Double Post.. A little surprised to not see T.Brown, T.Smith at SE or Jamie Worden, Shane Swanson, or Anthony (Slick) Steels at WB...And now I have to look up Dennis Richnafsky.. Link to comment
Pedro Guerrero Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 Why lump WB's with the SE's/WR's? Rodgers, Johnny - (Omaha, Neb.) - WB - 1970-71-72 Fryar, Irving - (Mt. Holly, N.J.) - WB - 1981-82-83 From www.huskers.com list of letterwinners which is what I used. Although if you click on the Jets profile it says HB which I find very funny considering he only had a 130 rushing attempts. Whatever though. Link to comment
HUSKER 37 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Double Post.. A little surprised to not see T.Brown, T.Smith at SE or Jamie Worden, Shane Swanson, or Anthony (Slick) Steels at WB...And now I have to look up Dennis Richnafsky.. Other names I vaguely remember hearing on the transistor as a grade schooler..Chuck Malito..Guy Ingles. With the offesnse we ran, it's hard to guage these guys talent on All America/Conference Status alone. Link to comment
Guy Chamberlin Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 He shouldn't crack the top 3, but still good to see Frosty Anderson listed. He had one monster season, although that could be the hazy recollection of my youth. And his name was Frosty. And that was cool. Link to comment
VA Husker Fan Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Why lump WB's with the SE's/WR's? What can you do about a position that doesn't really exist anymore? Fryar and Rodgers certainly had all of the skills necessary to be WRs in anyone's offense. Personally I don't think anyone else is close to these two. Along with his other talents, Fryar was one of our best downfield blocking receivers ever. Link to comment
HUSKER 37 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Why lump WB's with the SE's/WR's? What can you do about a position that doesn't really exist anymore? Fryar and Rodgers certainly had all of the skills necessary to be WRs in anyone's offense. Personally I don't think anyone else is close to these two. Along with his other talents, Fryar was one of our best downfield blocking receivers ever. I was thinking the same thing about Brown..I remember seeing him actually having a couple of "Pancakes" against Utah State and one against OU. Link to comment
VA Husker Fan Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Why lump WB's with the SE's/WR's? What can you do about a position that doesn't really exist anymore? Fryar and Rodgers certainly had all of the skills necessary to be WRs in anyone's offense. Personally I don't think anyone else is close to these two. Along with his other talents, Fryar was one of our best downfield blocking receivers ever. I was thinking the same thing about Brown..I remember seeing him actually having a couple of "Pancakes" against Utah State and one against OU. Yes, he was very good too. Our receivers were always well coached to block well downfield. Part of that is just the attitude to block someone, rather than to take a play off since it wasn't a pass. My recollection is that Holbein was probably considered the best blocker we had for a wide receiver. Maybe I'm mixing him up with someone else, but I thought I recall hearing that's why he got so much playing time. Link to comment
Pedro Guerrero Posted February 8, 2009 Author Share Posted February 8, 2009 Looks like it is The Jet this time around. The 2nd wr spot will be coming soon. Link to comment
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