Missouri. After college, Morrall had a 21-year NFL career that included winning the1968 NFL MVP award and beingpart of three Super Bowl champion teams. Led by fullback Fred Warren, a top sprinter; end Bill Findler; and guard Jeff Ruby, an All-State selection, the Scarlet Fliers were unbeaten in 13 games by seasons end as they were named NJSIAA South Jersey Group IV champs with only theirsecond unbeaten season since 1923. A late-season 33-18 win over previously unbeaten Manasquan secured the Class B title, with a trick play called the Lambertville Special which coach Barry Rizzo had waited eight years to use after Lambertville used it against him sparking them. RELATED:A golden era for Shore Conference football, It can be difficult for smaller schools to get the recognition they deserve, but coach Dave Wachters Blue Devils had a great season in 1963, finishing withthe best record in the Shore Conference that season. DAVE YAREMA, QB, BROTHER RICE (1980-1981): Yarema was the premier quarterback in the state in the early 1980s. Here's a roundup of more than 50 players PARADE named, from current stars like Tim Tebow and Reggie Bush, to enduring fan favorites like Dan Marino and John Elway. This is the 133rd edition of the Walter Camp All-America team, the nation's oldest college football All-America team. DAVE BLACKMER, PK, FARMINGTON HARRISON (1981-1982): Blackmer was one of the most successful high school kickers in state history. Defensively, the Caseys surrendered just 38 points, with co-captain Spencer Hoos anchoring the unit. He went on to be a two-time all-Mid American Conference tight end at Western Michigan Universityand was a John Mackey Award finalist before moving on to the NFL with the Denver Broncos and theDetroit Lions. The names, logos, and other source identifying features of newspapers depicted in our database are the trademarks of their respective owners, and our use of newspaper content in the public domain or by private agreement does not imply any affiliation with, or endorsement from, the publishers of the newspaper titles that appear on our site. I passed a couple of white guys and heard one of them say, 'They need to take that n-----coach Brown and let him coach the white team cause these white boys aint doin nothin, and these n-----s dont never lose.". Most sports fans have heard of the infamous 151 game winning streak by De La Salle High School in Concord, California. State Records Baseball State Records Boys Basketball State Records Girls Basketball State Records A member of the 2002 state championship team, Koster caught 86 passes for 1,305 yards that year. Those who saw Gibson play in high school were treated to something special. AP, UPI, NEA, and Central Press also listed numerous honorable mentions. His tackling was awesome. RYAN CUNNINGHAM, RB, FULTON (1992-1995): A bruising running back, Cunningham rushed for 5,337 yards during his career. 44. Prized 2024 South Carolina WR Mazeo Bennett Jr. Trims List Ahead of Decision. He was also the first Michigan State football player tohave his uniform retired. Dec. 31. Join us in Orlando from May 7-10! Despite hearing "Little Joe" was the finest middle-school talent in town, Joe Sr. was too busy coaching varsity to be impressed by preteen running back prodigies even if the genius ball carrier was his own flesh and blood. For more information . the official baseball of Minor League Baseball and the NCAA, and an approved baseball, basketball, football and softball of the National High School Federation. Eurick rushed for 984 yards and scored 20 touchdowns. In 2002 he was rated the No. 59. MARK CATLIN, QB/DB, LOWELL (2000-2002): Catlin was one of the finest two-way players in Lowell history. 35. But even among these giants of the game, perhaps nobody cast a. He also held the record for longest field goal for 13 yearsafter a 55-yard effort in 1981 vs. Farmington. 4 in the statewith two-way stars such as Rich Veth, Bob Capalbo, Jim Griffin and Wayne Rogers. The Parade All-America Boys Basketball Team was an annual selection by Parade that nationally honored the top high school boys' basketball players in the United States. 64. RANDY KINDER, RB, EAST LANSING (1990-1992): Kinder combined good power with outstanding speed and was one of the top high school running backs in the country in 1992. He scored a state record 151 career touchdowns andis also the all-time rushing leader in the state with 8,431 career yards, 618 yards more than the second-best total. If Lane didnt hit a receiver after he didnt make the catch, that was probably because Lane made the catch himself. Page 104. Belding reached its zenith when Cummings was piling up yards at a record clip. Twenty-five players were selected to the first team by the 131 Football Bowl Subdivision head coaches and sports information directors. Bentley has been a football color analyst since 1994 and with ESPN since 2003. 1 recruit in 1981 and went on to a career as both a basketball and a football player for the Wolverines. The feedback so far has been incredible, but I need more as we move forward. End Gary Bronson was a defensive stalwart, while catching four touchdown passes from Sendzik, as Brick went undefeated for the third time in Wolfs nine seasons. In the 1998 Division 2 state title game against Hudsonville, he hauled in six passes for 146 yards and a pair of touchdowns and also added an interception. RICK GRANATA, RB, IMLAY CITY (1991-1993): Granata had a productive career that was cappedin 1993, when he led the Spartans to theClass B final. With linebacker size and world-class speed,he was a threat to go the distance every time he touched the ball. He had many career paths, working as a newspaper publisher, a restaurant owner, an oil promoter and a football coach early in his career. 2. A three-time all-American in college, Marriuci led Northern Michigan University to the 1975 Division 2 National Championship. 65. KEITH BARTYNSKI, RB, NOUVEL CATHOLIC CENTRAL (1995-1997): Bartynski was one of the most successful running backs in Michigan high school history. 1964 Brendan McCarthy, Third Team, DeMatha 1965 Bernard Williams, Third Team, DeMatha 1966 John Hummer-Wash-Lee 1967 Sid Catlett - DeMatha Austin Carr, Fourth Team, Mackin 1969 James Brown, Fifth Team, DeMatha 1970 Donald Washington, Third Team, St. Anthony's 1972 Merlin Wilson, St Anthony's, 3rd team 1973 Adrian Dantley, First Team, DeMatha He led the NFL in catches in 1979, made All-Pro in 81 and became a Super Bowl champion with Washingtonin 83. 1 team. Hetotaled 102 tackles as a junior and 97.5 as a sophomore. STUART SCHWEIGERT, QB/S,HERITAGE (1997-1999): An outstanding high school athlete and football player, Schweigert was a top 100 recruit in the nation coming out of high school. 30. During his three-year career, he never allowed a quarterback sack and graded90% or highereach year. He was also the most productive back ever in Michigan high school football, as he scored a state-record 924 points, 138 points more than the second-best point scorer. 1 draft choice of the Buffalo Bills. In what is still referred to as The Game, the Lions, ranked second in the state, beat top-ranked Toms River, 14-8, in what many consider the greatest game ever at the Jersey Shore. J.T. 66. 7. That was the year "Little Joe" became a Texas high school sensation. When he retired at Brick after the 2008 season, he was the all-time winningest coach in state history, with a 361-122-11 record. 3. All-America Team CSCAA Click here to learn more about & register for the 2023 CSCAA Annual Meetings & Convention. 95. As a junior, he passed for 2,077 yards and 22 touchdowns while running for 1,637 yards and scoring 28 touchdowns in leading Ithaca to the state semifinal. Alphonse Dotson, the first small-college player named to a major All-America team in 1964, his senior year at Grambling State. EARL MORRALL, MUSKEGON (1949-1951): Few quarterbacks can match the legacy of Morrall. Six PVIL stars went on to become Pro Football Hall of Famers, including "Mean" Joe Greeneand Ken Houston. Marriuci was an all-Upper Peninsula football and basketball player. Pal Eldredge was an honorable mention selection for the Star-Bulletin in 1962. More than 20 formers players are expected to gather for a pregame barbeque and social. At 61 and215 pounds, Ballpossessed breakaway speed and was a high school all-American along with being an all-state back for Ypsilanti. January 21, 2022 Ellsworth scored a state-record 32 touchdowns in 2004, kicked 57 PATs, scored on a pair of two-point conversions, and kicked two field goals. For his two-year varsity career he totaled 4,418 yards and scored 70 career touchdowns. 1964 Parade All-America High School Football Team (2nd Annual) 73. 45. Edison was led by All-Dade QB Kary Baker, who later became the first African-American . The All-American Conference was billed a the best league of high school football teams in Ohio. 96. Coach: Manuel Douglas. This team's combination of high-level coaching and talent level (17 eventual D1 signers) was a big factor in its ranking on this list. Lato ended his career with 522 points. Dec. 26. The organizations that chose the teams were Associated Press, United Press International, Newspaper Enterprise Association, Central Press Association, Football Writers Association of America, American Football Coaches Association, Walter Camp Foundation, The . Arizona Daily Star. 87. In 1977, he scored 206 points, and in 1978 he scored 212 points, as he led Forest Park to back-to-back state final appearances. End Harry Walters was a threat on both sides of the line of scrimmage, while back Steve Costello was second on the team in tackles and picked off four passes. So it's there that we begin our latest historical perspective, looking at the greatest teams from that era at the Jersey Shore. Here's a roundup. He picked Michigan StateUniversityover the Universities of Michigan and Notre Dame and led it to the 1955 Rose Bowl title. Contents 1 Consensus All-Americans 2 All-American selections for 1960 2.1 Ends 2.2 Tackles 2.3 Guards The 1964 team was the last undefeated team with Alcindor, who was a two-time Parade All-American. the official baseball of Minor League Baseball and the NCAA, and an approved baseball, basketball, football and softball of the National High School Federation. Pruitt holds MAC and school records for rushing yards in a game with 356, and he also scored a school-record five touchdowns in one game. The Sporting News and Time magazine polled football scouts and coaches. He is Purdues all-time leader in interceptions with 17. The members consisted of Massillon, Canton McKinley, Warren Harding, Niles, Steubenville and Alliance. He transferred to Southwestern his senior year and opened the 2007 season by establishing a new Flint rushing record, when he ran for a city-record 319 yards and four touchdowns. 38. Kubu would return to coach 22 seasons at Manasquan, winning 196 games an .820 win percentage as well as 10 state sectional championships and15 division titles and having six undefeated seasons. Follow him on Twitter at @RJ_Young. But their senior season began under a cloud. In 2006, he totaled 227 points, as he scored 26 touchdowns, kicked four field goals, added 47 PATs, and scored on six two-point conversions. A member of the professional football Hall of Fame, Krause holds the NFL record for interceptions in a career with 81. CLASS-YEAR-POSITION-PLAYER-SCHOOL. Tucson. Moore playedat Pennsylvania State University,where he became the schools fifth-leading career rusher. The input I've received from readers over the past few weeks has been tremendous. 46. All rights reserved. PETE CHRYPLEWICZ, TE, UTICA STEVENSON (1989-1991): A dominating presence at tight end as a blocker and as a receiver, Chryplewicz was the No.1-ranked recruit following the 1991 season. Coach Ron Signorino called it the impossible dream after the Indians completed an undefeated season with a 69-12 Thanksgiving Day romp at Lakewood, as they rushed for an astonishing 602 yards as a team. One of the Lansing areas best linebackers ever,he was also a leading receiver in the area as a senior and was runner-up as the state player of the year. Colson recorded 123 total tackles in 2019 with 19.5 for loss, 11.5 sacks, two interceptions and forced two fumbles in his first . MIKE KOSTER, WR, LOWELL (2002-2004):Even thoughLowell is known for running the ball, few receivers were as efficient as Koster. 42. By RJ YoungFOX Sports College Football Writer. NICK HILL, RB, CHELSEA (2006-2009): Hill was dynamite in a small package. 74. 99. He went on to an all-American career at Michigan State University and was selected all Big 10 three times. Blessed with outstanding athletic ability,he was at his best in big games, as he led Lowell to the 2002 Division 2 state title. But even among these giants of the game, perhaps nobody cast a longer PVIL shadow than Dick "Night Train" Lane. 1 in New Jersey. Devine went on to play at University of Notre Dame, but injuries short-circuited his career. RON KRAMER, DE, EAST DETROIT (1951-1953): One of the greatest football players and athletes in University of Michigan history, Kramer was an all-state player in high school and athree-time all-American whileat Michigan. ROBERT JACKSON, RB, ALLENDALE (1973-1976): Jackson put up some gaudy numbers during his senior season in 1976, when he scored 217 points in nine games, an average of four touchdowns per game. Klein, Sapp and Unutoa were first team all-state selections, while Ross, Littleton, and Thomas were all-state underclass material. Oklahomas Barry Switzer won his recruitment. RJ Young is a national college football writer and analyst for FOX Sports. At 6-foot-2, 200 pounds, Lane hit like a train running two minutes late. JON RUNYAN, OT, CARMAN-AINSWORTH (1995-1997): Runyan was a standoutin both track & fieldand football for the Cavaliers. He was bigger than Joe, 200 pounds, could catch, run punts back as quick as a water bug. 57. 1965. He also was agile and very fast. 27. Page 153. He holds both the career (46) and single-season (26) records for touchdown passes caught. 41. It was a time of tremendous growth in Monmouth and Ocean counties, with new rivalries forming as the level of play rose.