tbgfan 855 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 (edited) http://virginiapreps.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1105589 VirginiaPreps.com's REGION IV All Decade Football Team Offense ATH Austin Fuller Richlands 2008 Set school records for career catches (114), yards (1,963) and touchdowns (21) All state honors as a junior and senior QB Justin McCracken Richlands 2007 Led Richlands to state title games in 05 and 06 and the championship in 06 with 28-27 win over Rockbridge County. RB Ahmad Bradshaw Graham 2004 Rushed for 5,265 yards and 92 touchdowns while averaging nearly ten yards a carry, also had over 1,500 receiving yards RB John Harris Patrick County 2008 Scored a whopping 74 touchdowns on the ground to go with his 6,000-plus yards gained - both also school records RB Nubian Peak Pulaski County 2008 Rushed for 1,436 yards on 182 carries and scored 22 touchdowns his senior season WR Tyler Bailey Abingdon 2008 2,728 career receiving yards, the sixth most in Virginia High School League (VHSL) history. His 148 career receptions ranks ninth in VHSL history and both are school records. WR Matt Aiken Cave Spring/Hidden Valley 2009 Had over 2,500 receiving yards in high school career, and 22 TD receptions TE Torren Byrd Graham 2010 Byrd caught 36 passes for 515 yards, with six of those resulting in touchdowns. He had three for scores in a come-from-behind win at Abingdon OT Albert Childress Grundy 2003 Grundy coach Greg Rowe described Childress as "country-boy strong,", he was also a standout wrestler. OT Jonathan Bovenizer Graham 2006 Two way standout, made all district for three season and all state as a senior OG Andrew Miller Bassett 2009 Was a star on both sides of the ball for Bassett, and a great high school wrestler. OG Garrett Arms Richlands 2006 Richlands coach Greg Mance said: "He's just a great athlete, you don't see many kids 6-4, 300 pounds with a lot of athletic ability and when you do, you see them on Saturday's." C Manuel Becker Magna Vista 2005 Outstanding center, earned post season honors following both his junior and senior seasons. Defense DL Kory Robertson Magna Vista 2003 Recorded 75 tackles, 11 sacks and two fumble recoveries during his senior season for Coach Joe Beckelheimer DL Brandon Gayheart Richlands 2006 Richlands coach Greg Mance on Gayheart: "He was a major factor in the success of the Richlands football program." DL Josh Miller Pulaski County 2009 A three year starter, Miller had a great senior season which included 53 tackles, 19 pancake blocks, 9 tackles for a loss, and 2 fumble recoveries. DL Ronwyn Pritchett Martinsville 2009 Two-time All-State, All-Region and All-District selection at offensive tackle and defensive end LB Carlton Weatherford Tunstall 2003 Lettered four times for Coach Buddy Brown at Tunstall, as a senior he had 141 tackles, five sacks and four fumble recoveries LB Zach Weller Christiansburg 2010 Two time all state selection, helped lead the Blue Demons to state semi finals as a senior, leading the team in tackles. LB Shane Wicks Richlands 2008 Was a leader for Richlands' stingy defense that made three straight state championship games LB Elijah McCall Bassett 2006 Basset Coach Gilbert offered the following about McCall: "Elijah had a nose for the ball and was evident with his tackle numbers he put up in his career at Bassett" DB Kyle Schwizer Salem 2009 As a senior led the Spartans with 113 tackles, first team all state as senior, second team as a junior. DB D.J. Simmons Richlands 2007 One of the standouts for a Tornado defensive unit that went all the way to the state title game in 2006 DB Jonathan Williams Magna Vista 2007 Consensus All State pick (AP and VHSCA) as a senior for Magna Vista DB Brandon Johnson DB Brandon Johnson Bassett 2005 A two way starter for Coach Jay Gilbert at Bassett, Johnson was a standout at defensive back and quarterback. Specialists PK Caleb Violette Blacksburg 2008 As a senior Violette was a big part of the Bruins' offense, kicking 14 field goals on the season P Greg Wade Martinsville 2001 KR Caleb Jennings Richlands 2007 Jennings was exciting to watch every time he touched the ball and finished his senior season with 1,778 rushing yards and scored 40 touchdowns Life has many choices---eternity two Edited July 26, 2010 by tbgfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrb 26 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 Holy smoke, Richlands had 7 on the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 That list seems FAR too backloaded in favor of the second half of the decade. Meaning that there should be more players from 2000-2004, and much less from 2005-2009. IMHO, the talent in Region IV from 2000-2004 was much superior to that from 2005-2009. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigD4VT 11 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 That list seems FAR too backloaded in favor of the second half of the decade. Meaning that there should be more players from 2000-2004, and much less from 2005-2009. IMHO, the talent in Region IV from 2000-2004 was much superior to that from 2005-2009. The year listed appears to be their graduation year rather than their senior season. So all of the 2005 players actually belong in 2004. Still seems a bit lopsided but I wouldn't argue with any of the SWD picks, other than Jennings who should've been listed at RB over Harris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parsons 178 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 (edited) That list seems FAR too backloaded in favor of the second half of the decade. Meaning that there should be more players from 2000-2004, and much less from 2005-2009. IMHO, the talent in Region IV from 2000-2004 was much superior to that from 2005-2009. The Richland players were from teams that went to three state title games and won a state championship. Salem was not in Region 4 most of the decade and no other Region 4 team had anything close to that success. While I'm sure there were many players from earlier in the decade who were deserving of the award, I think your statement is a little strong...... Edited July 27, 2010 by parsons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 The year listed appears to be their graduation year rather than their senior season. So all of the 2005 players actually belong in 2004. Still seems a bit lopsided but I wouldn't argue with any of the SWD picks, other than Jennings who should've been listed at RB over Harris. I don't have much of a problem with the SWD picks, either. Especially the Richlands picks, which I think are solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hacker 82 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 Strangely for me I found it odd that Rob Stanton of Richlands didn't make the team. He was by far the best receiver I saw in the region during the decade. The kid from Cave Spring was great last year, but I don't remember being impressed by the one from Abingdon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhschamps04 15 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 The year listed appears to be their graduation year rather than their senior season. So all of the 2005 players actually belong in 2004. Still seems a bit lopsided but I wouldn't argue with any of the SWD picks, other than Jennings who should've been listed at RB over Harris. Most of the time i would agree with you big D but not on this one I love jennings to death best player to come through Richlands imo but with that said Harris had that running back spot locked up. I only got to see him a couple of times but from what i seen without him there was no PC that kid was amazing to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trublue 939 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 (edited) Richlands certainly has been blessed with some very good receivers in their successful run over the past few years. How very proud I was at the Chick-fil-a Game in the "Hokie Walk" through at the WCC at FanFest to see two of Richlands' players, Fuller and Stanton, representing our town and football team. Stanton, 6"5", put up very good numbers in his senior year (re: Hokiesports:Set school records for catches and receiving yards in a season when he hauled in 40 passes for 737 yards and seven touchdowns as a senior … Earned all-district and all-region honors ) Fuller, 6'2", also, was very productive (re: Hokiesports: Scored 15 touchdowns as a senior on offense and had six interceptions … An AP first-team all-state selection and a VHSCA second-team all-state performer at wide receiver as a junior … Had 57 receptions for 1,092 yards and 15 touchdowns that year … Added four rushing touchdowns … Broke the school records for career catches (114), yards (1,963) and touchdowns (21).) Another name that should be mentioned as a tremedous receiver for Richlands during this time, Matt Davis, 6'2' (RS-Soph at UVA-Wise). I'll include C.J. Arms, tall and lanky, that was a key contributor at WR for the Blues. Tyler Bailey of Abingdon,( RS-Soph at William and Mary) HS stats speak volumes. The combo of Bailey and Adam Henderson at QB for Abingdon was impressive. Richlands always "cloaked" Bailey in their game because of his capabilities of making the catch. Caleb Jennings...what else can you say about this quality young man, now an explosive RB at Emory and Henry....we're so proud you wore the Richlands' blue. Richlands' coaches know and acknowledge that some of their players get recognized.....but, the Richlands football program is about the ENTIRE team.. .....from the starters... too those on the sidelines awaiting their turn. It is the work ethic of ALL the Richlands players that make their program successful. Mance would be the first to say, as the Richlands head coach.....it's not just HIS program....without the assistant coaches valuable knowledge, time and effort....the program would not be honored and recognized today as one of the top HS programs in the area. Congrats to ALL those that were honored by VA Preps....and to those that didn't get mentioned.....there's only so many positions....and you and your family know that every player that "suits up and gets on the field" have a memory that will last a lifetime. THANKS to ALL the local high school football players that endure the extreme temperatures, the highs and lows of a game, the injuries, the "coaches in the stands" and gives US all something to look forward to in the fall.... "Are we ready for some football".......:) Edited July 27, 2010 by trublue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance 228 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 I'd take Aaron Marcum at LB on my team any day...kid had the heart of a champion and was a hell of a LB. Don't think I ever got to see the two listed play, so don't have much to go on there, sure they were great if on the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFumbler 13 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 Strange also that the Marrs boys didn't make the team. I think they both got D1 scholarships Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH31 2,517 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 walk on invites, not scholarships. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_______________ 10 Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 I like Torren but he has no business being on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parsons 178 Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 Strange also that the Marrs boys didn't make the team. I think they both got D1 scholarships I don't think any SWD quarterbacks could be named in front of McCracken.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futbolking 766 Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 Strange also that the Marrs boys didn't make the team. I think they both got D1 scholarships Wasn't any scholarships or money involved for Coach Marrs to lobby for them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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