A close friend of Truelove's attended UWA and convinced himto sign there. A four-year letterman as a linebacker at Purdue from 1983-86, Sumlin finished his career as one of the top tacklers in Boilermaker history. Jonathan is listed as having played one season for the Tigers in 2003, while Josh was a member of the team from 2003-2005. A year later he moved on to coach in the Alabama (Eufaula and Anniston) and Georgia (Jonesboro) high school ranks until 1969. The Stampeders re-signed him the following season. Jacksons numbers declined with the move. After passing for 3,676 yards at Quartz Hill High School in Lancaster, California, Washington gained interest from several Division-I universities. His 24 career touchdowns currently rank fourth in school history. Plaia received more accolades for his senior campaign as he was named to the Birmingham Post-Herald All-Alabama Small College first team, selected as a member of the all-ACC first team and voted team MVP. He also owns the single-game rushing record of 189 yards versus Tennessee-Martin in 1982. Football just happened to be his preferred sport, which was justified by his play on the field. Watson was a four time All-Gulf South Conference selection. In 2010, Worsham became the teams go-to receiver and didnt disappoint. Douglas recorded a career-best 19 tackles in a game against conference foe Delta State. 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When Brett Gilliland arrived in 2000, nobody on the UWA coaching staff was quite sure of how great he would turn out to be. 12/2/1983 (Fri) Escambia County 14-0 Emma Samson. Jonathan (Jimmy Uso) and his twin brother Josh (Jules/Jey Uso) actually attended and played linebacker for the University of West Alabama. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. After a dismal 2007 season, UWA head football coach Bobby Wallace hired a new offensive and defensive coordinator. All-Time Game Results. He won two national titles and was twice named to the All-SEC team. Hightowers abilities on the field help Saban establish a strong defensive culture early in his tenure with the Crimson Tide. S. Do you have a sports website? Do you have a blog? His undefeated 2007 squad was declared Historically Black College and University National Champions. Instead they drafted another small-school defensive lineman, Terdell Sands out of Tennessee-Chattanooga. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Randy Lowery was never known for being a speed receiver, but one thing he did really well was make athletic highlight-reel catches. During his football career, Plaia was a two-way player at defensive back and quarterback for the Tigers. The Minor High School (Birmingham, Ala) star had Division I talent and should havehonestly been recruited harder by Division I schools. Next to his grandparents who raised him, Jones was the only other person Office had grown to trust the most. Littles was a three-year starter and a preseason All America pick by the Football News. Jimmy. Many have never heard of the University of West Alabama, located in Livingston, just an hour's drive from Tuscaloosa. Join our linker program. Strickland was named All-Gulf South Conferencefirst team his senior year and went on to play in the Canadian Football League for the Toronto Argonauts. Deon Williams was once again the man selected to test out a new offense. He also coached at the high school level, first at Jess Lanier High School in Bessemer, Ala. (1979-1980) before moving to T.R. The stats dont do his sheer dominance any justice. Kenny Littles came to UWA as a walk-on from W.S Neal High School in Brewton, Alabama. 1998, 2000, 2002, 2008, 2014, 2017), Notable players: QB Dirk Koetter (1977), QB Steve Kragthorpe (1983), RB Merril Hoge (1983), RB Bryan Johnson (1996), QB Taysom Hill (2009), Notable coaches: Dirk . It was far from easy, and there will undoubtedly be Alabama fans from various generations that disagree, but here is the all-time roster for the Crimson Tide offense. Before heading to Rio Grande, Guy served as head coach and football operations director of the Tennessee Valley Vipers, winning 39 of 48 regular-season games and claiming a division title in each season. Doug Kellom began the 1980 season as the freshman starting tailback for a Florida Gators team coached by Charley Pell. Slater rejoined Wallace in 2004 as offensive coordinator at Temple University. Gilliland returned to UWA in 2005 to coach the wide receivers. They make it to clear up a misunderstanding. Three years after graduating, he returned to team as a student assistant in charge of outside linebackers. The in-state wide receiver helped put the Crimson Tide back on the map with his impressive stature and unrivaled athleticism. Jones has since earned his Ph.D. from Indiana University and taught at Rhode Island and Pennsylvania University as well as Castleton State College in Vermont. The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his 25th and final year, and played their home games at BryantDenny Stadium in Tuscaloosa and Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. By the time his collegiate career was over, he totaled 166 tackles (72 solo), 23 tackles for losses and 14.5 sacks. He played for the Memphis Tigers men's basketball team from 1983-87, graduating in 1987 and earning his MBA in 2004. His path to the NFL seemed highly promising. Is this a bit early in his career? Before his career officially concluded, Williams had already left his mark in the UWA record book. . Terry Allen is listed in the UWA record book as a wide receiver, but he was more than that. It was the Crimson Tide's 88th overall and 49th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). He was an assistant coach at Reeltown for 10 seasons prior to taking over as head coach. Still, we have had numerous athletes with stand-out collegiate careers who've made their way to the professional ranks. What the coaching staff did know is Gilliland was a coach's son who had loads of potential. He had also been suspended for skipping class. With the Arizona Rattlers in 2008, his first with the team, Guy successfully turned around one of the AFLs most storied franchises after a few down years. At Pelham High, Washington was a lowly recruited cornerback. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 11:34AM. T: 02743.899.588 - 0985.173.317 Ms Hng - 0908.131.884 Mr Quyn He totaled 1201 receiving yards with an average of 15 yards per catch and 11 touchdowns. Purchase Tickets. Before other receivers came along and wiped him out of the UWA record books, Hollis was seventh in career pass receiving with 39 catches for 633 yards and five touchdowns. He also became the first player in program history to have five consecutive games with over 100 yard receiving. Mitch Warfield (2005-2008) is the UWA all-time leader in points scored (180). He also returned 33 punts for 280 yards and no touchdowns. Minkah Fitzpatrick won two national championships, earned two individuals awards, twice named to the First-Team All-SEC and was twice named a consensus All-American. Guy built the team virtually from scratch, ending 2008 with only three players from the 2007 team and entering the season with nine rookies and seven second-year players. Guy joined the Arizona Rattlers on August 10, 2007. He did, however, manage 250 rushing yards during the 1982 season. North wanted to make Norris an immediate starter at linebacker. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Kevin Guy was a receiver for UWA from 1991-1995. primarily as a WR/DB, and helped the Predators to advance to ArenaBowl XIII. This past season started with much excitement. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. A few months later Truelovetried out and madethe Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) roster. West Alabama'sDeon LaceyandMatt WIllisadded a pair of postseason accolades as the duo was named to the Don Hansen NCAA Division II All-America Team.Lacey, a linebacker from Brighton, Ala., was named to the second-team defense. He was selected to play for the East All-Stars in the 2010 Valero Cactus Bowl in Kingsville, Texas. The first full Sunday slate of games will be Sept. 12. As a senior he led the Gulf South in tackles (131), averaging 10.1 per game, and was ranked 27th nationally. Lee Roy Jordan (54) played as a linebacker and center for Alabama from 1960-1962. Tua Tagovailoa #13 and Mac Jones #10 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrate the touchdown in the first quarter during the College Football Playoff Semifinal against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. Carlyle totaled 347 career tackles, and was the first player in school history to lead the team in tackles three years in a row. he won five individual awards, was a three-time member of the First-Team All-SEC and was a unanimous All-American. Thoma was a first-team punter in 2001 and a first-team kicker in 2002. Football Stats - NFL - CFL - AFL - Arena Football - Indoor Football - Search He was once again on the move in 1992. The following season Gilliland assumed full-time starting quarterback duties, which allowed Gales to have a breakout season. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. D.J. In addition, he is the UWA all-time career kickoff return leader. It is still confusing as to how Curry ended up at UWA. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League offered Louallen a contract that was more appealing than what the Stallions could provide. Young is the only Alabama QB to be named the Heisman Trophy recipient. North also needed a replacement for star nose guard Mitchell Price. Some of his stops include: Nettleton (Miss.) There may be some who believe the 1993 season should result in Langham being left off of this list. His numbers wouldve likely been higher if not for Deon Williams injury and UWAs lack of a stable replacement. Lacey led the UWA defensive unit in tackles (97), tackles for loss (9.0) and sacks (4.0), and was also second with a pair of interceptions. The Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League ended the 1983 season with a record of 9 wins and 9 losses, finishing fourth in the USFL's Central Division. At the time, Wisconsin, like Grambling, ran the option offense. Like Worsham, May is currently awaiting the possibility of receiving a NFL training camp invite. Nels Strickland played middle linebacker on UWAs 1971 NAIA National Championship team. By the third game of the season, Williams led the team in total offense with 941 yards (838 yards passing and 103 rushing yards) and 11 touchdowns. Worshams numbers also took a huge hit. He was a versatile defensive back that excelled all over the field. He wasnt the most flashy guy on the field, but he produced. That day never came. He finished with 80 tackles (eight for losses), two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, a sack and an interception. However, Nix and Owens only spent one season together. Jordan was a major contributor on Alabama's 1961 SEC and National Championships. Afa is widely known to wrestling fans for being a part of the tag team Wild Samoans with his brother Sika. UK is a difficult place to recruit top girls to. Gales holds the UWA career record for punt return touchdowns with three. Jones received many athletic honors, including being named Captain and Most Valuable Player his senior year in football as well as being selected Little All-America. Ingrams dominance and rise to stardom helped make Sabans early years memorable. He was the NAIA National Player of the Week in 1972 when he made 21 tackles against Southern State. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Willie Slater was a four-year starter at quarterback for West Alabama, then called Livingston College, from 1974-77 and helped the Tigers to a third-place finish in the 1975 NCAA Division II playoffs. Find out more. Martin's pro career began when he was drafted in the 15th round of the 1983 United States Football League's (USFL) draft by the Birmingham Stallions. Unfortunately in that same game, Gales suffered an injury that sidelined him for most of the season. Johnson spent seven seasons in the NFL with the Denver Broncos, New York Giants and Atlanta Falcons. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. In 1974, he earned UWA (then Livingston University) Defensive Player of the Year honors and was a GSC Defensive Player of the Week recipient. He led an injury-plagued offense to an SEC Championship win, a Cotton Bowl win, and a national title appearance. A few months later he was drafted by the Cleveland Browns. Johnny Shepherd, Tony Truelove and Willie Williams were the star running backs for the Tigers. He chose to follow in Palmers footsteps and sign with Alabama. 1982 eastern kentucky football roster 19 3407 . 1983-91: Tulsa - Cornerbacks / Defensive Backs 1992-93: East Carolina - Defensive Backs 1994: Tulsa - Defensive Backs 1995: TCU - Defensive Backs 1996-97: Oklahoma - Defensive Backs 1998-2000: TCU - Defensive Backs 2001-02: Alabama - Cornerbacks 2003-05: Texas A&M - Cornerbacks He still ranks sixth in career rushing at the school with 1,582 yards and 20 touchdowns, and is ninth in career total offense with 2,081 yards. In 2002, Thoma was also named second-team punter. Emmuel Thompson intercepted 5 errant tosses from the opposition. With Jacksons size and experience at the position, it was a perfect fit. Office spurned the Bills in favor of a practice squad offer with the Cleveland Browns. Brock Sharp (2008-2011) served as both the Tigers punter and field goal kicker, as Thoma had previously done a few years earlier. Problem wasslap me if you haveheard this beforeD-I schools felt he lacked what they looked for in a wide receiver. As talented as he was, Division-I recruiters couldn't ignore his academic status. When people think of football in the state of Alabama, the Crimson Tide and Auburn immediately come to mind. He did, however, achieve a four-year career in the Arena Football League (AFL). Gladdie Joe Hollis or Joe Hollis (as he preferred to be called) was a four-year letterman and a three-year starter for the Tigers at wide receiver. Football; Baseball; Soccer; Hockey; Forums; Betting; . See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Watson is currently the defensive backs coach at Miles College in Birmingham, Alabama. 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