JimEverett

Not so fast. My father-in-law has watched Thomas play and he has also watched Edd Clark play. He says the Jones'uncle Edd was the better running back. We mustn't forget, they played football before some of us were born OK. It's an opinion actually because some of those old timers never had the opportunity to play at the next level. I will say that Thomas was the best high school RB I've ever watched but Calvin Talford is the best high school athlete I've ever watched.

Edd Clark.....everyone else is a step below. Trust me on this.

Man how blessed has our little corner of the football world been, during most of our lifetimes, we have seen so many great players who have gone all the way to the top. Prep all stars, college stars and Super Bowl winning players from little ole S.W Va. Our talent and population may be dwindling but we have been heard from far and wide in the football world. Long live S.W. Va. Football and long live the memories we all have.

And yes he is better than Thornhill.

I always heard good things about T.J. and he is still admired and missed in the Tazewell community.  I say they either retire his number or do as Michigan did with the #98 jersey.  If the number is not retired make it a special number.   Put a patch on the jersey remembering T.J. and maybe give it to a senior each year who excels on and off the field and who has dedicated himself to his team, school and town.  Also I think it would give the players some extra pride and determination....make them work harder to want to wear that jersey.
 
Just a thought.

Good debate. 

So are you going to cut us all a check or what with that life savings or what?

Don't overlook Altavista, Essex or Franklin in 1A East. 

Haysi-Clintwood, Tazewell-Chilhowie & Clintwood-Union are probably in that discussion as well.