TOM DEVINE, OE/LB,LUMEN CHRISTI CATHOLIC (1968-1969): The Titans have produceda number ofstate champions over the years, but Devine is without a doubt the finest Titan of all time. 42. 1965. Quarterback Steve Sendzik and center Wayne Reeves were other standouts on that side of the ball. Started by the Sunday magazine in 1957, it had been the longest ongoing selection of high school basketball . With Daniel Ezra, Samantha Logan, Michael Evans Behling, Greta Onieogou. Was a high school All-American by the AP. The 1964 state championship Camden Bulldogs team will celebrate its 50-year reunion of a magical season. DON COLEMAN, OL/DL, FLINT CENTRAL (1954): Coleman played only one year of high school football, but it wasmemorable, as he earned all-state honors and helped lead Flint Central to a state championship. 1964 Boys Summary. NICK HILL, RB, CHELSEA (2006-2009): Hill was dynamite in a small package. Winningest teams in America; Most games played in America; Records Against Opponents; . Seven players, including 1960 Heisman Trophy winner Joe Bellino of Navy, and College and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees Mike Ditka of Pitt and Bob Lilly of TCU, were unanimously named first-team All-Americans by all six official selectors. Senior back Jack Vitale led the Shore in scoring with 156 points, running behind the blocking of tackle Steve Hatch, whom he played alongside at linebacker on defense. Taylor played at University of Michigan and later in the NFL with Carolina and Detroit. 5. Final HS Season: 1964 State Championships: 1964 Awards: Texas High School Hall of Fame, All-State (1) Key Stats: Rushing: 1,045 Yards, 14 TD; Defense: 6 Interceptions-Senior College: Texas Professional: Philadelphia (1969-76), St. Louis (1977) Cliff Branch Wide Receiver Houston Worthing Final HS Season: 1966 He went on to play four years at Ohio State University, where he totaled 379 career tackles and was an all-American in 1985. Collectively, they became legends who burnished their legacies with undefeated seasons, state championships and, in some cases, national championships. 62. He recorded 50 tackles and three interceptions on defense. He went on to University of Michigan, where he was a three-year starter at quarterback who led the Wolverines to a pair of Rose Bowls and setwhata wasthen thesingle-season passing yardage record. Riello had 225 yards from scrimmage in their win over Freehold and broke a 75-yard touchdown run in their victory over Neptune, playing late in the season with an injured elbow. Problem was, not enough people knew. TONY SCHEFFLER, WR/TE, CHELSEA (1998-2000): An all-state wide receiver in 2000, Scheffler set school records with 67 receptions for 1,340 yards and 16 touchdowns. He went on to a 13-year NFL career, primarily with the Buffalo Bills, where he was a two-time Pro Bowl player. Perry went on to be a an all-Pac 10 selection at Univversity of Southern California and was drafted in the first round by the Green Bay Packers. Graham was an all-American at University of Michigan and was drafted in the first round by the NFLs Philadelphia Eagles. Past members of the MaxPreps High School Football All-America Team include Keenan Allen (2009), Donovan Edwards (2020), Myles Garrett (2013), Stefon Diggs (2011), Derrick Henry (2012), Travis Hunter (2021), Derwin James (2014), Julio Jones (2007), Micah Parsons (2017 . Morrall was a nationally-recruited quarterback. Sword also played four years in the NFL with the Colts and the Raiders. KEITH NICHOL, QB, LOWELL (2003-2006): Nichol enjoyed one of the most productive high school careers by a Michigan prep quarterback. Coached by Hal Manson, the Warriors closed out their first perfect season in 11 years with a 19-0 win over Point Beach, and senior John Kenney ran for 222 yards and threw for another 72 yards. Ever since PARADE selected its first All America High School Football Team in 1963, the magazine has been discovering some of the greatest gridiron legends in history. This is the 133rd edition of the Walter Camp All-America team, the nation's oldest college football All-America team. 69. He was a hulking offensive end and linebacker who dominated on both sides of the football. TERRANCE TAYLOR, DL, MUSKEGON (2001-2004): Few defensive players were as talented at Taylor. St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He earned two Super Rings as a professional with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The list was compiled by a committee of 24 who voted first. McFadden was one of the finest D2 defensive lineman in the nation during the 2005 and 2006 seasons and was a two-time Gene Upshaw award winner as the top lineman in D2 football. "He saw him play. 65. Mackenzie is a member of both the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame. For more information, please . Walderzak was an all-state tackle, and he went on to play tackle infor University of Nebraska. 4. JASON FRACASSA, QB, UTICA STEVENSON (2006-2009): The all-time passing king in Michigan high school football, Fracassa amassednumbers that will be hard to top. As a senior, Nichol passed for 2,225 yards and 31 touchdowns. 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. DAVE YAREMA, QB, BROTHER RICE (1980-1981): Yarema was the premier quarterback in the state in the early 1980s. Parade Magazine chose All-American football teams starting in 1963 while the Wigwam Wisemen All-American teams ran from 1947 to 1961. "Little Joe" wasnt that good of a football player, according to his pops. He is also third in career receiving yards (3,190) and has the sixth-highest single-season mark with 1,457 in 2000. 61. 77. But even among these giants of the game, perhaps nobody cast a. LB, Ravenwood (Brentwood, Tenn.) Defense. . He went on to play running back at the University of Michigan. 92. He also was agile and very fast. He finished his career with 5,544 yards and totaled 552 points. MARK CATLIN, QB/DB, LOWELL (2000-2002): Catlin was one of the finest two-way players in Lowell history. BRENT CUMMINGS, RB, BELDING (1995-1998): Few offenses were as explosive as Beldings wing-T offense in the 1990s. MIKE MCFADDEN, DL,HERITAGE (2000-2001): McFadden was a defensive standout who earned all-state honors both as a junior and as a senior. He went on to enjoy a productive career at Michigan State Universityand then played in the NFL for the Buffalo Bills. He completed a state-record 20 passes in a row and threw for five second-quarter touchdowns enroute to a state-record 541 yards and eight touchdowns. The man dropped the worst slur in the English language but still felt obliged to give the players from Conroe credit. Back Dave Bloom finished his career with more than 2,000 yards rushing and 32 touchdowns over three seasons, including 862 yards and 16 touchdowns as a senior. DAVID BOWENS, LB, ORCHARD LAKE ST. MARYS (1992-1994): Bowens was a dynamic linebacker and the top player in the state in 1994,when hehelped the Eaglets win the Class CC state title. Leading the way washalfback Billy Hess, one of the Shores top sprinters, who scored 12 touchdowns on offense and made several key interceptions on defense. Ken went on to play college ball at the University of North Texas, followed by a couple years in the CFL. He broke numerous receiving records at Michigan State Universitybefore a 12-year NFL career that included helping the Green Bay Packers win the 1997 Super Bowl. He had many career paths, working as a newspaper publisher, a restaurant owner, an oil promoter and a football coach early in his career. At 6-foot-2, 200 pounds, Lane hit like a train running two minutes late. By Matt Ray Oct 1, 2022. He picked Michigan StateUniversityover the Universities of Michigan and Notre Dame and led it to the 1955 Rose Bowl title. Alabama High School Football All State Team The Alabama Sports Writers Association has selected a High School Football All-State team each December since 1982. 1950 Don Henry * 1958 Larry Coleman 1972 Earl Milligan * 1992 Josh Whicker * (honorable mention) 1993 Josh Whicker * Academic All-State (For 2003 to present, player received Academic All-State award from IFCA unless otherwise noted) 1993 John Rittichier 1997 J.P. Claybourn, Donnie Cummings, Ryan Fetscher, Bill Rittichier, Dan . He wasthe No. 1 for much of the season. For his career, Ellsworth totaled 632 points, good for fifth place all-time. Each year since 2006, MaxPreps has recognized the nation's top high school football players at the conclusion of the season. He was also the first Michigan State football player tohave his uniform retired. Player : School: State: C: Dale Murphy : Forest View: IN: INF: . In 1999,Sports Illustrated named him the seventh greatest sports figure from the state of Michigan. The Lions finished the season ranked No. BOOKER MOORE, RB, FLINT SOUTHWESTERN (1974-1976): One of the greatest running backs to ever come out of Flint, Moore broke every rushing record inthe cityduring his high school career. In 1979, he passed for a then Flint-area record 1,926 yards and 26 touchdowns in thetime before spread offenses. 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. Along with helping Ravenna win a pair of state titles, Clark finished his career with the third-highest yardage total in state history with 7,212 yards rushing. On offense, he rushed for 1,623 yards (11.2 yards average) and threw for 920 yards and nine touchdowns. He achieved the third-highest rushing season ever in 2008 with 2,844 yards and led Ovid-Elsie to the Division 5 state final. DREW STANTON, QB, FARMINGTONHARRISON (2000-2001): Stanton led Harrison to back-to-back 14-0 seasons and two state titles during his two years at the helm. Other organizations choosing All-American teams during those periods included Scholastic Coach Magazine, Coach and Athlete Magazine, USA Today, Students Sports, ESPN and MaxPreps. 79, Springfield (Lanphier) 66 Centralia 55, Collinsville 50 Rock Island (Alleman) 57, Rockford . A dominating offensive lineman,he went on to star at the University of Michigan and then in the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles. Free shipping for many products! The 1960s were a different time, socially and on the football field. In its December '57 issue, Scholastic Magazine gave Bruno a first-team berth on its High School All-America football team. He graduated from UP in 1964 and shortly thereafter, enlisted in the Air Force during the United States' engagement in the Vietnam War. 20. A year earlier, coach Al Fortes squad was unbeaten as well, with a pair of ties the only blemishes on their record. 2. Although he weighed only 180 pounds, Coleman was a dominating offensive and defensive lineman who isregarded to this day as the greatest Michigan State Universityfootball player ever. A large Group IV school at the time, Asbury Park hadonly onelocal opponent, Long Branch, playing the remainder of its games against the biggest schools in Central and North Jersey. The feedback so far has been incredible, but I need more as we move forward. DWAIN KOSCIELNIAK, RB, GAYLORD ST. MARY (1987-1990): One of the premier players to come out of northern Michigan, Koscielniak rushed for 5,078 yards during his career and scored 412 points. Change season? 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. Up next will be the greatest teams from the 1970s, which will be posted on APP.com on Oct. 11, followed by the 1980s on Oct. 18, the 1990s on Oct. 25 and the 2000s on Nov. 1. He was at his best in the 1974 season, when he passed for 2,589 yards in nine games. Missouri. Tom Treick Quarterback Derek Anderson, Scappoose Terry Baker, Jefferson Robert Kaiser Running back Colt Lyerla, Hillsboro Luke Staley, Tualatin Above: Staley Receiver Bob Newland, North Eugene J.J.. Season: . More than 20 formers players are expected to gather for a pregame barbeque and social. 1 draft choice of the Buffalo Bills. "Altogether, it was quite a season. He was also a state-champion wrestler who was a three-time all-American at Central Michigan University and finished with 104 career wins. 15. In 2009, he set the single-single passing yardage mark with 4,433 yards. The team that standouts over the others, is the 2001 version of the Spartans. These players represent the highest level of excellence in American high school athletics. 88. All rights reserved. The streak would eventually stretch to 32 straight games before it finally ended during the 1970 season. 35. He was drafted fifth overall by the Los Angeles Rams in 1991 and was a two-time Pro Bowl player and member of the 1999 St. Louis Rams Super Bowl championship team. The only blemish came in a tie against Notre Dame of West Haven, Connecticut, which had won its states parochial title a year earlier. 48. Joe Sr. remained skeptical of his sons prowess until his junior high coach nagged Joe Sr. to watch "Little Joe" play. JAY ACHTERHOFF, OL, MUSKEGON (1970-1971): Achterhoff anchored the offensive line for the unbeaten Muskegon team of 1971 that won the Class A state champion. The following chart identifies the NCAA-recognized consensus All-Americans and displays which first-team designations they received. Under head coach Charles Brown, the Bulldogs played for the state title in five of six years, with players so goodwhite folks made sure not to miss their games. He was part of the Electric Company offensive line that blocked for O.J. All-Americans. Herron later played in the NFL for the Steelers and for the Packers. 85. RAY BENTLEY, LB, HUDSONVILLE (1977-1978): An all-state linebacker, Bentley went on to Central Michigan University,where he was a two-time all-MAC linebacker. ROGER EMMENDORFER, RB, NEW LOTHROP (2003-2006): Emmendorfer was the catalyst of some high-powered New Lothrop offenses. "Train will always be the Godfather of cornerbacks," Hall of Fame defensive back Lem Barney said. Joe Martucci, a junior guard on that team, would return to serve as an assistant under Rizzo before taking over in 1984 and compilinga 197-81-1 record before stepping down in 2011, winning five state sectional titles and 10 division crowns. On the '64 team, there were nine basketball players over six feet tall, who had been playing together since sixth grade. 14. He was a five-time Pro Bowl player, who finished his career with 35 interceptions. For his career , he finished with 630 points. He was one of the premier players in the state in 1997 and earned Parade and USA Today all-American honors. 83. 78. He was part of two state title teams. A Little History This is the 132nd edition of the Walter Camp All-America team, the nation's oldest college football All-American team, and presented by 777 Partners. So it's there that we begin our latest historical perspective, looking at the greatest teams from that era at the Jersey Shore. Eurick rushed for 984 yards and scored 20 touchdowns. Eldridge Dickey, the first Black quarterback taken in the first round of the NFL Draft and a full round ahead of University of Alabama star Ken Stabler. From 1960 to 1965, no team in the PVIL had answers for the Booker T. Washington Bulldogs from Conroe, about 40 miles north of Houston. BRANDON GRAHAM, LB, DETROIT CROCKETT (2003-2005): Graham was one of the most decorated high school players in state history. His junior year in high school, Kinder ran the ball 27 times for 150 yards and scored a touchdown in East Lansings Division 2 state title game victory over Brother Rice. RELATED:What Shore team has won the most state championships? But it wasnt because they werent looking. MAX BULLOUGH, LB, TRAVERSE CITY ST. FRANCIS (2007-2009): Bullough was a three-year starter and two-time all-state selection who helped St. Francis win back-to-back state titles in 2008-09. He went on to star at the University of Michigan, where he earned all-American honors and was the Big 10 Defensive Player of the Year. When "Little Joe" got to Lincoln, his father didnt play him at his natural position of running back until he was a sophomore. 53. By 1939, the league had taken on its new name and adopted formal rules for districting, playoffs and a state championship game. 37. PARADE editors selected them not only for their achievements in high school, but also the qualities that would make them legends in the NFL. 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. 38. 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. The league stocked the rosters of historically Black colleges and universities in and around Texas:Prairie View A&M, Texas Southern, Grambling State, Jarvis Christian, you name it. 86. Ever since PARADE selected its first All America High School Football Team in 1963, the magazine has been discovering some of the greatest gridiron legends in history. Jerry LeVias, the first Black scholarship athlete in the Southwest Conference at SMU. 68. Jones is fifth in career receptions with 172 and has the third-highest single-season mark with 93 receptionsin 2001. There's still time to weigh in on the remainder of the series, so contact me with your thoughts: in the comment section of this article;via email atsedelson@gannettnj.com; follow me onTwitterand send me a direct message; or go to myFacebook pageand comment. Each year since 2006, MaxPreps has recognized the nation's top high school football players at the conclusion of the season. He is second in career rushing with 7,813 yards. 82. In that state title game, he rushed for 278 yards to break O.J. Newspapers.com makes these newspapers available for the purpose of historical research, and is not responsible for the content of any newspapers archived at our site. #10 1970 Edison Red Raiders: You can't mention great South Florida teams without mentioning the Edison Red Raiders. 40. CARL BANKS, LB, BEECHER (1976-1979): A dominating defender and all-state player for the Buccaneers, Banks is one of the greatest high school players everfrom the city of Flint. He went on to play at Michigan State University and was drafted 18th overall in the NFL draft by the Atlanta Falcons. A team with 21 seniors capped a solid three-year run for the Scarlet Fliers program, going 23-3-1 over that period andwinning a pair of Class A titles. At the University of Michigan,he was a three-time all-American football player, and a two-time all-American basketball player who led the Big Ten in scoring. 7. 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. In 2005, he was selected tothe College Football Hall of Fame. Quarterback Tom Hughes was a threat running and throwing, while end Dick Hudak caught four touchdown passes. 1 ranking in the Small Town Top 25 high school. Career: 14 seasons (1964-77) Teams: Dallas Cowboys. Page 153. The 57 Hill totaled 103 career touchdowns, third all-time. A prep all-American and all-state selection, Stanton finished his high school career completing 234 of 357 passes (65%) for 5,293 yards and 58 touchdowns. 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.". What Shore team has the most perfect seasons? 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. He also rushed for 466 yards (11.7 yards/carry) and four touchdowns and was a high school all-American linebacker. Led by head coach Bob Ladicer, the Spartans didn't loose for over 12 years. The two combined on a 38-yard touchdown pass for the only points in the 1980 Class A state title game, where Brother Rice defeated Dearborn Fordson 6-0. He finished the 2011 season with 4,002 yards passing, the second-highest total in state history. He went on to start at Michigan State Universityas a freshman and is still in the top 10 in many Spartan passing categories. Along with hitting legendary, tape-measure home runs, Henson was one of the top prep quarterbacks in the nation. 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. 39. 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. Now it's time to begin our latest stroll down Memory Lane: Outscoring opponents by a 265-32 margin, coach William Butch'' Bruno's Blue Bishops finished the season as the No. Blessed with outstanding athletic ability,he was at his best in big games, as he led Lowell to the 2002 Division 2 state title. 1978 Parade All America High School Football Team (16th Annual) (2 of 2) KIRK GIBSON, WR, WATERFORD KETTERING (1972-1975): Gibson played high school football long before the Internet and recruiting services became major cottage industries. Russell played college football at University of Iowa, where he twice rushed for over 1,000 yards in a season. For his two-year varsity career he totaled 4,418 yards and scored 70 career touchdowns. Try 7 Days Free to get access to 837 million+ pages, 1963 Parade All-America High School Football Team (1st Annual), Search the Largest Online Newspaper Archive. From the PVIL to Nebraskas Scottsbluff Junior College to four years military service to making the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent in 1952, Lane was on track to becomethe most feared defensive back the NFL hadever seen. Playing at tiny Whittemore-Prescott,he scored 97 career touchdowns and is fourth in all-time points scored with 632. 1964 high school all american football teamhow is hammer v dagenhart an issue of federalism. 17. 29. Back then, point rankings determined sectional champions, sparking debate among fans and outrage from teams who often finished behind onesthey beat. Editor's Note: As part of FOX Sports' series of Black History Month Stories, writer RJ Young is examining the players, teams and moments that changed college and professional football. 67. That honor went to Sam Clark, a player Joe Sr. coached at Hilliard. 10. CALVIN ONEAL, LB, SAGINAW (1969-1971): A two-time all-state linebacker, ONeal averaged 14 tackles per game his senior year and wasMVP of the Saginaw Valley League. 98. At defensive end, he totaled 213 career tackles and added 11 quarterback sacks. He also had the second- and third-highest single season point totals in state history (306 in 2001 and 288 in 2000).
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