Just in time for Homecoming...
This article from SavannahNow.com spotlights our football program's silver anniversary. It covers so much of the school's history, and the football program's achievements. And it brings back so many great memories. The article includes a list of 25 GSU football greats who "Made A Difference". Here's that list:
1. TRACY HAM, QB, 1983-86 - Led the Eagles to two national championships while rushing for 3,212 yards and passing for 5,757.
2. ADRIAN PETERSON, FB, 1998-2001 - A four-year All-American who broke the I-AA mark with 6,559 rushing yards and 84 touchdowns.
3. JOE ROSS, FB, 1987-1990 - Three-time All-American who ranks second at Southern with 3,876 career rushing yards.
4. RAYMOND GROSS, QB, 1987-1990 - Underrated leader who was 44-8 as a starter and led the Eagles to two national titles.
5. MARK WILLIAMS, OG, 1996-1999 - Leading blocker and three-time All-American for a team that averaged 46-plus points a game his last two seasons.
6. VONCELLIES ALLEN, DT, 1996-1999 - A three-time All-American who caused havoc for opposing offense despite being double-teamed.
7. JERMAINE AUSTIN, FB, 2002-05 - Three-time All-American is second in school history with 5,411 rushing yards.
8. EDWARD THOMAS, LB, 1993-1996 - Owns the school record with 30 career sacks; is fifth with 308 career tackles.
9. GIFF SMITH, DE, 1987-1990 - A three-time All-American who ranks fourth in school history with 23 ½ career sacks.
10. FRED STOKES, OG, 1983-1986 - Dominate offensive lineman who moved to the defensive line in the NFL and had a stellar career.
11. FREDDY PESQUEIRA, DT, 1999-2002 - A four-time All-American who finished second in career tackles with 353.
12. JAYSON FOSTER, QB, 2004-present - School record holder in multiple categories has led the Eagles to a 13-5 mark at quarterback; has run for 3,122 yards and 46 touchdowns.
13. TIM FOLEY, K, 1984-1987 - Made 50 career field goals, including a 63-yarder that tied a Division I-AA record.
14. RODNEY OGLESBY, CB, 1988-1991 - A three-time All-American who holds school career marks in interceptions (14) and pass breakups (35).
15. GREG HILL, QB, 1996-1999 - Third in career passing yardage (3,369) and second in career touchdown passes (22) while directing a national-championship run in 1999.
16. PAUL CARROLL, LB, 1991-1994 - Holds school record with 375 career tackles.
17. ALEX MASH, DT, 1990-1993 - Two-time All-America who is second in school history with 25 career sacks.
18. JESSE JENKINS, LB, 1982-85 - Team leader in tackles in 1982 and 1985; finished with school's third-best tackle total, 343.
19. CHAZ WILLIAMS, QB, 2001-04 - Second only to Peterson with 62 career touchdowns; led the Eagles to the 2002 semifinals.
20. GERALD HARRIS, FB, 1983-1986 - His 53 career touchdowns and 340 points are third only to Peterson and Williams.
21. DENNIS FRANKLIN, C, 1985-1988 - Two-time first-team All-America who bridged the Ham and Gross eras.
22. MONTY SHARPE, WR, 1983-86 - School leader in career receptions (93) and career passing yardage (1,854).
23. J.R. REVERE, QB, 1998-2001 - Underrated leader who compiled a 24-3 mark and a national championship while starting his final two seasons.
24. DAVID YOUNG, SS, 1999-2002 - Big hitter of the secondary; became a sixth-round pick of Jacksonville Jaguars in 2003.
25. JOHN MOHRING, LB, 2003-06 - Two-time All-American led team in tackles in 2004 and 2005 and finished fourth in career tackles.
1 comments:
Greg Hill at # 15??? Who came up with this list? I think they need to do their homework. The guy was the first 3,000-3,000 guy at Georgia Southern not to mention his 32-4 record while leading the Eagles to two national championship games.
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