As of now, he has given me information on the Tech recruits from 1966 through 1975.
1966 (34)
Kenny Bounds
HB, 6-2, 183
Valdosta H.S., Valdosta, Georgia
Mike Bradley
FB-LB-E, 6-1, 196
White Station H.S., Memphis, Tennessee
All State, 4 letters
Frosty Davis
T, 6-1, 222
Aiken H.S., Aiken, South Carolina
Steve DeBardelaben
G-LB, 6-0, 175
Southwest DeKalb H.S., Decatur, Georgia
Greater Atlanta LOY, All State, 3 letters
Eddie Douglas
E, 6-0, 190
Bradford H.S., Brooker, Florida
Joe Bill Faith
QB, 5-9˝, 160
Dalton H.S., Dalton, Georgia
All State
Richard Fortier
E, 6-1, 196
Miami H.S., Miami, Florida
Terry Giltner
G, 6-0, 180
Humboldt H.S., Humboldt, Tennessee
Al Hackney
G, 6-2, 205
Naples H.S., Naples, Florida
Percy Helmer
QB, 5-11, 165
North Springs H.S., Atlanta, Georgia
All State, All America, 4 letters
Tory Herring
DHB, 6-1, 175
Auburn H.S., Auburn, Alabama
Jim Hertenstein
T, 6-4, 215
Memorial H.S., Beloit, Wisconsin
James Holland
C, 6-3, 225
Willingham H.S., Macon, Georgia
Buddy Johnson
HB, 6-0, 190
Avondale H.S., Avondale Estates, Georgia
Steve Kilby
T, 6-1, 190
Claremont Central H.S., Hickory, North Carolina
Steve Lindsley
QB, 5-11, 165
Palm Beach H.S., West Palm Beach, Florida
Mike Lunsford
HB, 6-1, 190
Ashley H.S., Gastonia, North Carolina
Lyle Martin
QB, 5-10, 165
Hart County H.S., Hartwell, Georgia
Billy Mikler
HB, 5-11, 155
Oviedo H.S., Oviedo, Florida
Chris Mitchell
QB, 6-2, 185
Sylacauga H.S., Talladega Springs, Alabama
Wayne New
T, 6-2, 200
Lakeland H.S., Lakeland, Florida
All Conference
Bob Oenbrink
QB, 5-11, 185
Lakeland H.S., Lakeland, Florida
Derrell Parker
HB, 5-11˝, 170
Willingham H.S., Macon, Georgia
All State, 3 letters
Chris Ramsey
T, 6-1˝, 190
Therrell H.S., Atlanta, Georgia
Rich Schirm
E, 6-1, 180
Palm Beach H.S., West Palm Beach, Florida (Lake Park, FL)
Gary Steele
QB, 6-1, 175
Commack H.S., Commack, New York
Robert Strom
HB, 6-1, 184
Valdosta H.S., Valdosta, Georgia
Vern Thortsen
E, 6-2, 205
Cocoa Beach H.S., Cocoa Beach, Florida
Joe Vitunic
FB-LB, 6-0, 205
North Hills H.S., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Team MVP, 2 letters
Dick Voris
HB, 6-1, 208
Saint Francis H.S., Mountain View, California
Larry Williams
E, 5-11, 170
Lake Wales H.S., Lake Wales, Florida
Ricky Wolfe
HB, 6-0, 175
LaGrange H.S., LaGrange, Georgia
Todd Woodhull
G-LB, 6-1, 205
Winter Park H.S., Winter Park, Florida
Ron Zawoyski
E, 6-2, 180
North Hills H.S., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1967 (51)
Paul Achey
T, 6-1, 210
Baker H.S., Columbus, Georgia
Freddie Adams
T, 5-10, 202
Terry Parker H.S., Jacksonville, Florida
Bobby Barr
HB, 5-8, 180
Linden H.S., Myrtlewood, Alabama
Offense: 1000+ yds rushing, 13 TD
All State, 5 letters
Stan Beavers
QB, 6-1, 195
Hapeville H.S., Hapeville, Georgia
All Metro Atlanta
Jack Brandt
FB, 5-11, 186
Saint Pius X H.S., Atlanta, Georgia
Team MVP
Tim Broome
T, 6-0, 189
Coosa H.S., Rome, Georgia
A All State, Tri-captain, & LOY
Skipper Burns
G, 5-10, 214
North Augusta H.S., Belvedere, South Carolina
Mike Buttermore
FB, 5-10, 205
Central H.S., Miami, Florida
Doug Calhoun
HB, 5-8, 170
Fairfield H.S., Birmingham, Alabama
John Callan
E, 6-4, 195
Butler H.s., Augusta, Georgia
Rick Cornwell
HB, 5-9, 164
Brandon H.S., Brandon, Florida
Ricky Davis
QB, 6-4, 180
Mary Persons H.S., Forsyth, Georgia
Ronnie Davis
C, 6-1, 179
Central Gwinnett H.S., Lawrenceville, Georgia
Ga. N-S All Star Game
Rick Evatt
G-LB, 5-8, 183
Marietta H.S., Marietta, Georgia
AAA All State, All Metro Atlanta
Bill Flowers
FB-LB, 6-1, 192
Jones Valley H.S., Birmingham, Alabama
All State, All Southern, #6 prospect in Ala.
Steve Foster
E, 6-0, 206, 10.6 100 yd
Chamblee H.S. Chamblee, Georgia
AJC Ga. Top 10 (#10), 2nd team AAA All State
Richard Gardner
T, 6-0, 215
Walker H.S., Atlanta, Georgia
Sid Gunter
G-T, 6-0, 212
Elbert County H.S., Elberton, Georgia
Joe Hardwick
E, 6-0, 186
Cleveland H.S., Cleveland, Tennessee
Steve Harkey
HB-QB, 6-0, 186
Westminster H.S., Atlanta, Georgia
A All State, All Metro Atlanta, AJC Top 32 (11-32), Team MVP
Kerry Hellinger
FB, 5-10, 185
Bishop Barry H.S., Saint Petersburg, Florida
Career (4 yrs): 4279 yards rushing
All City, All County, & All Conf. twice, All State as senior
Rod Henson
FB-LB, 6-0, 194
Fletcher H.S., Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Bob Hornbuckle
HB, 6-0,174
Etowah County H.S., Alabama
Eddie Hughes
QB-DB, 5-9, 174
Auburndale H.S., Auburndale, Florida
All State
David Hunter
G, 5-9, 195
Marietta H.S., Marietta, Georgia
AAA All State, All Metro Atlanta
Bill Kelley
C, 5-10, 160
Statesboro H.S., Statesboro, Georgia
Steve Kramer
T, 5-11, 181
Saint Pius X H.S., Atlanta, Georgia
AJC Top 32 (11-32)
Jack Massey
E, 6-4, 215
Miami Senior H.S., Miami, Florida
Charlie Mauze
E, 6-1, 194
Lexington H.S., Lexington, North Carolina
Doug Mullins
HB, 5-7, 170
Florida H.S., Tallahassee, Florida
Erick Nicholson
HB, 5-9, 180
Thomasville H.S., Thomasville, Georgia
Steve Norris
QB-TB-DB, 6-2, 193
Marietta H.S., Marietta, Georgia
AJC Ga Top 10 (#5), AAA All State & BOY, All Metro Atlanta & BOY, Scholastic Mag. All America
Chip Pallman
HB-QB-P, 6-1, 195
Ribault H.S., Jacksonville, Florida
City Prep. Athlete of the Year, 4 letters
Morris Palmer
G, 6-1, 184
S.D. Lee H.S., Columbus, Mississippi
Jack Paulk
HB, 5-8, 158
Fitzgerald H.S., Fitzgerald, Georgia
Career rushing: 4128 yards; passing: 2000+ yards
A All State, Tri-captain, & Co-BOY
Gary Pyle
HB, 5-9, 178
Moultrie H.S., Moultrie, Georgia
Rushing: 1034 yards
All State
John Riggle
TB-LB, 6-0, 190
Elders Ridge H.S., Elders Ridge, Pennsylvania (Apollo, Pa.)
Lou Santospago
LB-DT, 6-0, 211
Ferrum J.C., Ferrum, Virginia
JC All America
Buck Shiver
FB-LB, 5-10, 186
Americus H.S., Americus, Georgia
AJC Top 32 (11-32), Hon. Men. All State
Lloyd Snow
LB-FB, 5-8, 176
Mainland H.S., Daytona Beach, Florida
Chose Tech over Florida
Calvin Stansell
E, 6-2, 206
Athens H.S., Athens, Georgia
AJC Top 32 (11-32), Team MVP
Roger Swartz
T, 6-2, 200
S.D. Lee H.S., Columbus, Mississippi
Jim Tillman
T-G, 6-3, 180
Statesboro H.S., Statesboro, Georgia
Ga. N-S All Star Game
Steve Timmons
FB-LB, 5-10, 182
White Station H.S., Memphis, Tennessee
4 letters
Rob Uhlman
FB, 5-8, 197
Christian Brothers H.S., Memphis, Tennessee
Offense: 16 TD scored
All City
Allen Vezey
T-G, 6-1, 215
Gainesville H.S., Gainesville, Georgia
Hall County LOY, AA All State, AJC Top 32 (11-32)
Lindsay Walker
E, 5-11, 175
Univ. Military Sch., Citronelle, Alabama
Ronnie Wallace
QB, 5-10, 166
Wheeler H.S., Marietta, Georgia
Jack Williams
QB, 5-10, 178
Decatur H.S., Decatur, Georgia
Career: 3120 yds total offense, 24 TD passes
Roger Womack
LB
Tift County H.S., Tifton, Georgia
AAA All State, AJC Top 32 (11-32)
Mike Wysong
QB, 5-9, 157
North Fulton H.S., Atlanta, Georgia
AA All State, All Metro Atlanta, AJC Top 32 (11-32)
1968 (40)
Jeff Baker
FB, 5-7, 200
Gate City H.S., Gate City, Virginia
3 year totals: 4828 yds rushing, 452 points
All District (thrice), All League (thrice), All State (twice)
Dave Beavin
LB, 6-0, 175
Saint Pius X H.S., Atlanta, Georgia
All City, All State, Catholic All America, 3 letters
Greg Blake
FB, 6-1, 200
Saint Pius X H.S., Atlanta, Georgia
All City, All State, Catholic All America, 3 letters
Brad Bourne
T, 6-2, 215
North Springs H.S., Atlanta, Georgia
All City, Hon. Men. All State, 2 letters
Randy Campbell
T, 6-1, 200
Briarcliff H.S., Atlanta, Georgia
Hon. Men. All State, 3 letters
Gary Carden
E, 6-1, 195
Darlington Prep. Sch., Rome, Georgia
All Mid-South Conf., All Area, School outstanding athlete, 3 letters
Tom Carson
QB-HB, 6-1, 195
Woodward Acad., College Park, Georgia
Total Offense: 1250 yards
Hon. Men. All State
Pete Cordrey
T, 6-2, 220
H.V. Cooper H.S., Vicksburg, Mississippi
All Conf., All State, All Southern, 3 letters
Glenn Costello
G-LB, 5-10, 195
H.V. Cooper H.S., Vicksburg, Mississippi
Hon. Men. All Conference, 2 letters
James Cox
C, 6-3, 218
Fort Union Acad., Fort Union, Virginia (Alexandria, VA)
All Region, All Conf., Hon. Men. All State, 4 letters
Brent Cunningham
RB, 5-7, 165
Putnam County H.S., Eatonton, Georgia
Class C BOY
Randy Duckworth
LB, 6-2, 212
R.L. Osborne H.S., Marietta, Georgia
All City, Hon. Men. All State3 letters
Charles Dudish
QB, 6-0, 190
Avondale H.S., Avondale Estates, Georgia
All City, All County, All State, All Southern, All America
Ronnie Enzweiler
E, 6-2, 193
Sewanee M.A., Sewanee, Tennessee (Ann Arbor, MI)
Jeff Ford
HB, 5-9, 165
Satellite H.S., Satellite Beach, Florida
2nd team All State, 2 letters
Smylie Gebhart
E, 6-0, 187
Meridian H.S., Meridian, Mississippi
All State, Team MVP, 2 letters
Gary Hanson
G, 5-10, 212
Lakeside H.S., Decatur, Georgia
All City, All State, 4 letters
Bobby Hinkle
LB, 6-0, 182
North Springs H.S., Atlanta, Georgia
All City, Hon. Men. All State, Team MVP, 4 letters
Dexter Hoffman
QB, 5-11, 176
Wilkes Central H.S., North Wilkesboro, North Carolina
Ralph Hudgens
E, 6-1, 190
Marietta H.S., Marietta, Georgia
Greater Atlanta LOY, All State, 2 letters
Al Hutko
G-P, 6-2, 214
Cardinal Mooney H.S., Youngstown, Ohio
Punting: 43.0 avg
All Region, All City, 2 letters
Mike Jewell
FB, 5-11, 217
Cathedral Boys H.S., Hamilton, Ontario
Stan Johnson
LB, 6-0, 196
Jordan H.S., Columbus, Georgia
All Region 1-AAA, Hon. Men. All State, 2 letters
Gil Johnston
HB, 5-9, 165
Miami Central H.S., Miami, Florida
All Region, All City, All State, 2 letters
Dan Karlo
QB-HB, 6-0, 184
East Deer Frazier H.S., Creighton, Pennsylvania
Passing: 75-140, 1000+ yds, 16 TD
All Region, team MVP, 3 letters
Wayne Laircey
G-LB, 6-0, 190
Statesboro H.S., Statesboro, Georgia
Hon. Men. All State, Team best lineman, 4 letters
Joe Letter
E, 6-2, 184
Norland H.S., Miami, Florida
2 letters
Andy Mayton
T, 6-1, 199
Bradford County H.S., Starke, Florida
Defense: 125 tackles
All Region & All Conf. 3 yrs, All State 2 yrs
Frank McCloskey
G-LB, 6-0, 185
Marist H.S., Atlanta, Georgia (Chamblee, Ga.)
All State, All Region, 4 letters
Harold Mote
QB, 6-1, 175
Marietta H.S., Marietta, Georgia
Bill Noethling
G, 6-3, 193
North Hills H.S., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
George Novak
FB-LB, 6-1, 200
Munhall H.S., Munhall, Pennsylvania
Team MVP, 3 letters
Jack O’Neill
QB, 6-3, 193
H.V. Jenkins H.S., Savannah, Georgia
All City, All State, 3 letters
Bob Rasnick
T, 6-2, 259
Saint Joseph H.S., Atlanta, Georgia
All State (twice), Metro Atlanta LOY, Catholic All America, 4 letters
Bruce Rutherford
FB-LB, 6-2, 185
Mount Vernon Township H.S., Mount Vernon, Illinois
Rushing: 1200 yards. Defense: 12 tackles
All Area, All Conf., Hon. Men. All State, 2 letters
Larry Studdard
HB, 5-10, 161
S.D. Lee H.S., Columbus, Mississippi
All Conf., All State, All Southern, All America, Team MVP, 3 letters
Meade Sutterfield
E, 6-2, 190
Sandy Springs H.S., Atlanta, Georgia
All Greater Atlanta, All State, 3 letters
Chuck Tyler
E, 6-3, 193
Coral Gables H.S., Coral Gables, Florida
All City, 2 letters
Donavan West
G, 6-1, 193
Lakeside H.S., Decatur, Georgia
All Metro Atlanta, 4 letters
Gary Wingo
HB, 5-11, 165
Pepperell H.S., Lindale, Georgia
All Region, All State, 3 letters
Rick Lewis - Transfer from U.S. Mil. Acad.
DB, 6-0, 190
Woodrow Wilson H.S., Levittown, Pennsylvania
All State
1969 (57)
Proctor Allen
G-LB, 5-10, 195
Crisp County H.S., Cordele, Georgia
All Middle Ga., Middle Ga. LOY, 3 letters
Jim Arnett
E-T, 6-2, 200
Saint Pius X H.S., Atlanta, Georgia
Ga. N-S All Star game, All Metro Atlanta, All State, 3 letters
Franklin Arnold
QB, 6-1˝, 199
Early County H.S., Blakely, Georgia
10 passing TDs, 10 rushing TDs
3 letters
Mike Barnes
T, 6-0, 195
Lanier H.S., Macon, Georgia
Hon. Men. All State, 2 letters
Tommy Beck
T, 6-1, 215
Cedartown H.S., Cedartown, Georgia
All Region, All State, 3 letters
Vance Bell
T, 6-0, 190
Lanier H.S., Macon, Georgia
Ga. N-S All Star game, Hon. Men. All State, 3 letters
Dick Bowley (49)
QB-P-DB, 6-4, 189
Brookville Area H.S., Brookville, Pennsylvania
Passing: 56%, 1361 yd., 16 TD (Career: 3000+ yds, 27 TDs)
All Conference, Hon. Men. All State, 2 letters
Fred Brackett
E, 6-3, 176
Mary Montgomery H.S., Mobile, Alabama
Alabama All Star game Outstanding Lineman, 3 letters
Rowland Bradford
C, 6-1˝, 195
Towers H.S., Decatur, Georgia
Hon. Men. All State, 3 letters
Ralph Brock
QB, 6-0, 170
Jones Valley H.S., Birmingham, Alabama
Rod Chadwick
T, 6-2, 198
Nova H.S., Fort Lauderdale, Florida
All County & All Conf. 2 yrs, 4 letters
Charlie Copeland
HB, 5-11, 175
Warner Robins H.S., Warner Robins, Georgia
Rushing: 990 yds
3 letters
Johnny Copeland
OT, 6-5, 195
Wolfson H.S., Jacksonville, Florida
All County, All Conf., 2 letters
Scott Engel
G-T, 6-2, 214
Centralia H.S., Centralia, Illinois
Defense: 15 tackles/game
Natl top 10 player, All America, All State, Southern Illinois LOY, 3 letters
Chip Everhart
E, 6-3, 210
Titusville H.S., Titusville, Florida
3 letters
Ed Farrar
LB-G, 6-0, 189
Boone H.S., Orlando, Florida
2 letters
Gary Faulkner
HB, 5-11, 170
Jones County H.S., Gray, Georgia
Offense: 1126 yards rushing, 10yd/carry, 25 TDs
All State, Georgia All Star game (starter), 3 letters
Steve Fender
T, 6-0, 220
Clearwater H.S., Clearwater, Florida
All County, All Conference, 2 letters
Phillip Gammage
E-PK, 6-1˝, 190
Cedartown H.S., Cedartown, Georgia
9-13 FG (jr & sr)
3 letters
Joe Gaston
T, 6-1, 204
Thomasville H.S., Thomasville, Georgia
All State, 1 letter
Steve Hannay
T, 6-3, 192
Athens H.S., Athens, Georgia
2 letters
Harvey Hardy, Jr.
HB-P-PK, 6-1, 202
St. Mark’s School, Southboro, Massachusetts (Lakeland, Fla.)
Scoring: 11 TD, 14 PAT. Punting: 44 yd/avg
Rob Healey
HB-LB, 5-11, 185
Baylor Prep., Chattanooga, Tennessee (Lookout Mtn, Tenn.)
All Mid-South Conf., All State, 3 letters [natl. wrestling champion]
Bobby Helmer
FB-LB, 6-2, 180
Castle Heights M.A. (North Springs H.S., Atlanta, Ga.)
3 letters
Alan Hennesey (44T)
HB-QB, 5-11, 180
Trinity H.S., Louisville, Kentucky
Rushing: 136-1378-10.1-22 (133 pts)
Kentucky state POY, All America, All Southern, All State, Ky. All Star games MVP, 3 letters
Bubba Hoats
Gordon Mil. College, Barnesville, Georgia (West Point, Ga.)
LB-DB, 5-9, 166
Mike Johnson
QB, 6-0, 170
Clarksville H.S., Clarksville, Tennessee
Tommy Jones
LB, 6-1˝, 200
North Mecklenburg H.S., Cornelius, North Carolina
All County, 2 letters
Rick Lantz
T, 6-2, 235
H.V. Jenkins H.S., Savannah, Georgia
Career: 25 tackle eligible receptions
Savannah LOY, 3 letters
Tim Macy (44T)
FB-LB, 6-1, 215
Sandy Springs H.S., Atlanta, Georgia
11 games; 1100+ yards rushing; 12 TD; Career: 3300+ yards rushing
All America, All Southern, AJC AA BOY, AJC All Metro, Atl. Touchdown Club BOY, 3 letters
Eddie McAshan
QB, 6-2, 180
Gainesville H.S., Gainesville, Florida
Senior yr: 61% passing with 32 TD, 7 TD rushing, 2240 yards total offense. Career: 6358 yards total offense
Florida state POY, All State, All America, Florida All Star game MVP, 3 letters
Dave McCarty
LB, 5-10˝, 200
Saint Pius X H.S., Atlanta, Georgia
2 letters
Jim McCombs
DH, 6-1, 175
Gainesville H.S., Gainesville, Florida
All Area, All Region, All State, 2 letters
Kevin McNamara
FB, 6-0, 195
Northeast H.S., Fort Lauderdale, Florida
All County, 2 letters
Steve Mehaffey
T, 6-0, 208
Towers H.S., Decatur, Georgia
2 letters
Mike Milo
E, 6-2, 202
Englewood H.S., Jacksonville, Florida
All County, All Conf., 2 letters
Steve Morgan
HB, 6-1, 185
Saint Pius X H.S., Atlanta, Georgia
Rushing: 1000 yards
All State, Georgia All Star game (7 recep)
Jim Norton
FB-PK, 6-0, 195
Towers H.S., Decatur, Georgia
Made 7 FG as senior, & also as junior
3 letters
Mike Oven
TE, 6-3, 200
Leon H.S., Tallahassee, Florida
Receiving: 42-813-19.4-9
All Region, All Conference, All State, 2 letters
Joe Pelt
HB, 5-10, 174
Saint Pius X H.S., Atlanta, Georgia
Jr & sr years: gained 1550 yards with 15 TD
2 letters
Rock Perdoni
DT, 5-11, 240
Ferrum J.C., Ferrum, Virginia (Wellesley, Mass.)
Natl. JC LOY
Steve Putnal
LB, 6-1, 180
Lanier H.S., Macon, Georgia
Hon. Men. All State, 2 letters
Willie Rittle (44T)
LB, 5-11˝, 200
Trinity H.S., Louisville, Kentucky
All Southern, All State, 3 letters
Mike Rosinski
T, 6-2, 205
Chaminade H.S., Hollywood, Florida (Plantation, Fla.)
All Region, All State, All America, Fla. All Star game South Outstanding Lineman, Arch-Diocese POY, 4 letters
Jim Rountree
FB, 6-0, 200
Gainesville H.S., Gaineville, Florida
Rushing: 1020 yards, 8.2 avg.
All Region, All State, 3 letters
Danny Shephard
G, 6-˝, 198
R.E. Lee H.S., Columbus, Mississippi
All Conference, All Southern, 3 letters
Wes Sherrill
SE, 6-2, 182
Edgewater H.S., Orlando, Florida
All County, 2 letters
Ty Sigmund
G-T, 6-0, 202
Main South H.S., Park Ridge, Illinois
All Conf., All Area, 3 letters
Bruce Southall
FB, 5-10, 202
Edgewater H.S., Orlando, Florida
2 letters
Robert Stribling
LB, 6-1˝, 210
Southwest DeKalb H.S., Decatur, Georgia
2 letters
Bobby Thigpen
FB-LB-PK, 5-10, 191
Warren County H.S., Warrenton, Georgia (Norwood, Ga.)
1100 yards rushing, 18 TD, 34 PAT, 7 FG
AJC Class C BOY, 4 letters
Ken Toland
T, 6-˝, 217
Englewood H.S., Jacksonville, Florida
All Conf., All County, 3 letters
Tommy Turrentine
QB, 6-4, 170
Durham H.S., Durham, North Carolina
Passing: 94-172, 1313 yards, 17 TDs
All Conference, All Area, N.C. All Star game
John Westendorf
T, 6-3, 235
Freeport H.S., Freeport, Pennsylvania
All Conference, 2 letters
Joe Wilkins
DH, 6-2, 190
Northeast H.S., Fort Lauderdale, Florida
All Area, All County, 3 letters
Steve Wilson
E, 6-2, 190
Edgewater H.S., Orlando, Florida
All County, 2 letters
David Yowell
HB, 5-11, 190
Edgewater H.S., Orlando, Florida
All Region, All County, 3 letters
Joe Wolf - transfer from University of Kentucky
SE-S, 6-1, 162
Butler H.S., Louisville, Kentucky
All County, All State, 3 letters
Historical Note: Larry Howell of Valdosta H.S. was the first African-American to sign to play football with Tech. He signed a regionally-binding grant-in-aid under the goalposts after the state championship game. He did not sign a national LOI and never enrolled at Tech. So, Eddie McAshan was the first to sign a national LOI.
1970 (43)
Fred Bettress
DE, 6-1, 193
Avondale H.S., Avondale, Georgia
Scott Bevier
OT-DE, 6-3, 221
Mundelein H.S., Mundelein, Illinois
Cam Bonifay
PK, 5-11, 165
Mark Smith H.S., Macon, Georgia
Sid Brown
QB-DH, 5-10, 165
Charlotte Catholic H.S., Charlotte, North Carolina
Dean Campbell
FB-LB, 6-4, 200
Lehman H.S., Canton, Ohio
Doug Campbell
TE-LB, 6-4, 215
Lehman H.S., Canton, Ohio
Bob Cicenas
FB
Centerville J.C., Centerville Iowa
1000+ yards rushing; national j.c. scoring leader
Bob Cord
OT, 6-3, 225
Nova H.S., Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Bruce Crittenden
DT-OT-E, 6-3, 225
Bellville East H.S., Bellville, Illinois
Bobby Daffer
TE-DE, 6-4, 212
Tennessee Mil. Inst., Knoxville, Tennessee
Bill Dorman
TE-DT, 6-3, 225
Washington H.S., Massillon, Ohio
All County, Hon. Men. All Conference
Bruce Elliott
OG-LB, 5-11, 205
Durham H.S., Durham, North Carolina
All Conf., All State, N.C. East-West all star game, 3 letters
Jim Ferencik
OT-LB, 6-2, 200
Rochester Area H.S., Rochester, Pennsylvania
All Conference, team MVL
Mark Fields
TE-DE, 6-2, 200
Nova H.S., Fort Lauderdale, Florida
All County, 4 letters
Jeff Finley
LB, 6-0, 195
Freeport H.S., Freeport, Pennsylvania
Pete Geren
TE-DE, 6-1, 195
Arlington Heights H.S., Fort Worth, Texas
Greg Harvey
QB, 6-3, 170
Marion Senior H.S., Marion, Virginia
Passing: 50+%, 2600 yards, 25 TD. Rushing: 500+ yards, 8 TD
All Region, All Southwest Virginia
George Hennefield
SE-DH, 6-1, 190
Nova H.S., Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Kenny Holcomb
OT-DT-E, 6-3, 200
Edison H.S., Tulsa, Oklahoma
All City, Okla. all star game
Greg Horne
FB, 6-1, 208
Murphy H.S., Atlanta, Georgia
All Metro, 4 letters
Vernon Jackson
DE-T-LB, 6-2, 210
Terry Parker H.S., Jacksonville, Florida
All City, All County, 2 letters
Mike Kitchens
DT-TE, 6-3, 220
Mark Smith H.S., Macon, Georgia
Bill Kolarik
WB-S, 6-2, 180
North Hills H.S., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Mike Kopp
OG, 6-1, 210
Centerville J.C., Centerville, Iowa
J.C. All America
Tom Lang (34)
HB, 6-0, 185
Bellville East H.S., Bellville, Illinois
All Region, All State, All America (as junior), 4 letters
Stan Long
OT-LB, 5-11, 195
S.D. Lee H.S., Columbus, Mississippi
Mike McDermott
LB-FB-T, 6-3, 190
Saint Pius X H.S., Atlanta, Georgia
AA All State
Mike McKenzie
HB, 6-1, 190
Baldwin H.S., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
All Conference, Hon. Men. All State, team captain
Mark McLaughlin
HB, 6-2, 200
Watkins H.S., Laurel, Mississippi
Bubba Miller
HB, 5-10, 175
Murrah H.S., Jackson, Mississippi
Jimmy Murray
HB, 5-11, 185
Tucker H.S., Tucker, Georgia
Tom Ott
DHB
J.C. (Chicago?)
Jim Owings
SE, 6-4, 195
J.E.B. Stewart H.S., Falls Church, Virginia
Jr-Sr stats: 94 receptions, 1660 yards, 22 TD
All Region, All Metro Washington, All State, 2 letters
Pete Pihos, Jr.
FB, 6-3, 225
Fork Union Mil. Acad., Fork Union, Virginia (Richmond, Va.)
Donny Robinson
OT, 6-4, 203
Lanier H.S., Macon, Georgia
Leavitt Sanders
OG-LB, 5-10˝, 190
Tucker H.S., Tucker, Georgia
3 letters
Dennis Scully
HB, 6-1, 185
Trinity H.S., Louisville, Kentucky
John Skalko
LB, 6-2, 186
Mark Smith H.S., Macon, Georgia
Jeff Smith
QB-s, 5-10, 165
Huntsville H.S., Huntsville, Alabama
Bill Stamps
OG-DT, 5-11, 195
Bessemer H.S., Bessemer, Alabama
Robert Stevenson
SE-DH, 6-3, 190
Terry Sanford H.S., Fayetteville, North Carolina
Joel Willis
TE-S, 6-2, 185
Lanier H.S., Macon, Georgia
Witt Wisman
QB, 5-11, 183
Atherton H.S., Louisville, Kentucky
All City, All State, 3 letters
1971 (42)
Curt Bazemore
QB-LB, 5-7˝, 173
Valdosta H.S., Valdosta, Georgia
3 letters
Mark Bond
C, 6-2, 225
Central H.S., Knoxville, Tennessee
All State, 2 letters
Bud Bonnewell
P, 5-10 ˝, 183
Pierce J.C., California
Beau Bruce
E, 6-3, 207
Avondale H.S., Avondale Estates, Georgia
AAA All State, All County, 2 letters
Doug Cooksey
QB, 5-11, 177
Leon H.S., Tallahassee, Florida
3 letters
Stephen Daniel
C, 6-2, 195
Campbell H.S., Smyrna, Georgia
3 letters
Steve Dripps
FB, 6-2, 209
Fort Hunt H.S., Alexandria, Virginia
All District (2 yrs), 3 letters
Eddie Ellerbee
TB, 5-7˝, 155
Headland H.S., East Point, Georgia
AA All State, All Region (3 yrs), 4 letters
Sandy Estill
LB-DT, 6-0, 202
Jenkins H.S., Savannah, Georgia
All Region, 3 letters
Mike Everson
LB, 6-0, 223
Valdosta H.S., Valdosta, Georgia
AJC AAA LOY, Parade All America, 3 letters
Billy Foy
QB-HB, 5-11, 170
Brooks County H.S., Quitman, Georgia
4 letters
Frank Fusco
T, 6-2, 206
DeLand H.S., DeLand, Florida
3 letters
Ken Hallman
HB, 5-9, 159
DeLand H.S., DeLand, Florida
3 letters
Joe Harris
LB, 6-˝, 202
Smith H.S., Fayetteville, North Carolina
All State, All Conf., 3 letters
Rick Hill
RB, 6-1, 189
Perrysburg H.S., Perrysburg, Ohio
All District, All League & League POY (2 yrs), 3 letters
Wayne Hinson
QB-DB, 6-2, 172
Jeff Davis H.S., Hazlehurst, Georgia
All District, 2 letters [state 440 champion]
Bob Hughes
TE, 6-2, 198
Chamblee H.S., Chamblee, Georgia
All Region, 3 letters
Gary Jaynes
T, 6-0, 236
North Springs H.S., Atlanta, Georgia
All County, 3 letters
Jim Johnson
DE, 6-1, 188
Daviess County H.S., Owensboro, Kentucky
All State, All Conference, 3 letters
Buddy Key
DE, 6-˝, 194
Seneca H.S., Louisville, Kentucky
All State, All County, 4 letters
David Lamb
HB, 5-10, 182
Thomasville H.S., Thomasville, Georgia
3 letters
Joby Leahy
QB, 6-2˝, 172
Lindenhurst H.S., Lindenhurst, New York
All County, All League, 4 letters
Robert McCaskill
QB, 6-0, 179
Mitchell County H.S., Camilla, Georgia
3 letters
Bill McLeod
G, 6-˝, 197
Edgewater H.S., Orlando, Florida
All Conference, 2 letters
William Meeks
QB, 6-1, 163
Statesboro H.S., Statesboro, Georgia
3 letters
Mike Mercer
HB, 5-11, 169
Satellite H.S., Satellite Beach, Florida
All Region, 3 letters
Dan O’Donnell
LB, 6-1, 200
Boone H.S., Orlando, Florida
All County (2 yrs), 3 letters
Jim Pollock
HB, 6-2, 190
Pebblebrook H.S., Mableton, Georgia
All County, 3 letters
Tom Rassau
FB, 6-0, 198
Freeport H.S., Freeport, Pennsylvania
All District, All Conf., 3 letters
Randy Rhino
TB-DB, 5-10, 159
Olympic H.S., Charlotte, North Carolina
All State, All County, Area POY, 2 letters
Jim Robinson
TB, 5-9, 156
Ridgeview H.S., Atlanta, Georgia
2 letters
Dave Robison
TE, 6-3, 215
Western Reserve H.S., Warren, Ohio
All State, All Conf., 2 letters
John Sargent
OT-OG, 6-1, 230
Crisp County H.S., Cordele, Georgia
4 letters
Frank Schwann
RB, 6-˝, 190
North Springs H.S., Atlanta, Georgia
Rushing: 1164 yards as senior, 2625 yards for career
AAA All State, All Metro, 4 letters
Don Shank
LB, 5-11, 198
Rich Central H.S., Olympia Fields, Illinois
All State, All Conf. (2 yrs), 2 letters
Billy Shields
OT-DE, 6-7, 225
Banks H.S., Birmingham, Alabama
2nd team All State, 2 letters
Buster Smith
FB-LB, 5-10, 178
Toccoa H.S., Toccoa, Georgia
All State (2 yrs), 4 letters
Richard Smith
T, 6-6, 233
Glencoe H.S., Glencoe, Alabama
All County, 4 letters
Bob Tattitch
RB-DE, 6-1, 170
Russellville H.S., Russellville, Kentucky
All State, All Conference, 3 letters
John Tucci
QB, 6-1˝, 182
Bishop Barry H.S., Saint Petersburg, Florida
All Region, All County, 4 letters
Gary Virene
C-DE, 6-1, 185
Merritt Island H.S., Merritt Island, Florida
All State, All Region, 3 letters
Jimmy Whittle
T-SE, 6-3, 198
Fitzgerald H.S., Fitzgerald, Georgia
2 letters
1972 (52)
Rudy Allen (18T)
QB-DB, 6-3, 185
Kendrick H.S., Columbus, Georgia
Passing: 1916 yd, 14 TD (2 yrs ?)
AJC Ga. Top 22, All Region
Mark Anderson
QB, 6-2, 180
Robinson H.S., Tampa, Florida
All Conference, All County
Gary Brewer (10T)
RB, 5-10, 205
Seneca H.S., Louisville, Kentucky
Rushing: 1500+ yd.
Oby Brewer
RB, 5-11, 195
Dykes H.S., Atlanta, Georgia
Rushing: 192-1031-5.4
All City
Alex Bryan
T, 6-1, 208
Jefferson H.S., Jefferson, Georgia
Hon. Men. All State
Rich Campagna
QB, 5-10˝ , 180
Chartiers H.S., Houston, Pennsylvania
Hon. Men. All State, 3 letters
Phil Caporaso
LB, 6-1, 175
Farrell H.S., Staten Island, New York
9 games, 27 sacks
N.Y. Daily News All Greater N.Y. All Star, Staten Island All Star
Jimmy Coleman
T-LB, 5-11, 210
Benedictine H.S., Savannah, Georgia
All City
Jack Cox
C-E, 6-1, 201
Central H.S., Macon, Georgia
AAA All State, All Bi-City
Steve Crawford
HB, 5-7, 157
North Fulton H.S., Atlanta, Georgia
Rushing: 920-6.5-12. Passing: 4 TD
All City, Region 5-AAA MVP, All Metro Academic
Tommy Crowley (10T)
RB, 5-9, 170
West Rome H.S., Rome, Georgia
Rushing: 1674-8.8-19
AA All State, All Area, 4 letters
Mike Daugherty
QB, 6-2, 168
Bedford H.S., Bedford, Ohio
UPI All State, All Northeastern Ohio
Rob Day
RB, 6-2, 176 564
Falls Church H.S., Falls Church, Virginia
1000+ rushing yards junior & senior years; 100+ points to lead region junior & senior years
All Region (jr & sr)
Nick Demetros
RB, 6-1, 200
Marist H.S., Atlanta, Georgia
George Duncan
E-LB, 6-1, 210
South Allegheny H.S., McKeesport, Pennsylvania
All Conference
David Durham
G, 6-1, 214
Columbia H.S., Decatur, Georgia
All Region, All County, 3 letters
Art Flatau
WR, 6-1, 186
Jesuit H.S., Tampa, Florida
Receiving: 52-620-11.9-7
All Conf., All Region, 2nd team All State
Rick Gibney
DT, 6-3, 240
Bishop Egan H.S., Langhorne, Pennsylvania
All Delaware Valley, All Catholic, Penn. Big 33 All Star Game
Gary Giddens (18T)
TE-LB, 6-0, 204
Fitzgerald H.S., Fitzgerald, Georgia
Hon. Men. AA All State, 1st team All Mid-Georgia, 3 letters
Steve Hall
P-PK, 5-8, 170
Fort Scott J.C., Fort Scott, Kansas (Columbus, KS)
Mark Hunter (10T)
LB-RB, 6-1, 209
Bishop David H.S., Louisville, Kentucky
Rushing: 88-418-4.7
Hon. Men. All State
Chris Jackson
QB, 5-11, 190
Forest Park H.S., Forest Park, Georgia
Hon. Men. AAA All State, All Metro Atlanta, County POY
Cleo Johnson
RB, 6-0, 180, 9.8 100 y
Ferrum J.C., Ferrum, Virginia (Nutley, NJ)
Rushing: 861 yd. Rec.: 7-176. Punt ret.: 30+ avg.
Howie Johnson
C, 6-1, 195
Marist H.S., Atlanta, Georgia (Chamblee, GA)
Atlanta Metro All Star, Region 4-AA All Star, 3 letters
Jim Kroll
WR-DB, 6-0, 166
Lakeside H.S., Atlanta, Georgia
Hon. Men. AAA All State, All Region, 2 letters, AJC Hon. Men. Top 22 (23-32)
Bob Leland (22)
LB-G, 6-1, 207
St. John’s H.S., Charleston, South Carolina
State LOY, AAA All State; A All State as fr, so, & jr
Tony Lubischer
OT-MLB, 6-0, 244
Scotch Plains H.S., Fanwood, New Jersey -OR- Greenbrier Mil. Sc., Lewisburg, WV
All Conference, All County, 3rd team All State, 4 letters
Eddie Luke (18T)
QB, 6-0, 170
Fitzgerald H.S., Fitzgerald, Georgia
Tot. Off.: 1500+ yd. Career: 4500 yds total off., 44 TDs passing, 20 TDs running
AA All State, All Area, All Middle Georgia, 3 letters, AJC Hon. Men. Top 22 (23-32)
William “Red” McDaniel (10T)
E-T, 6-2, 202
Central H.S., Macon, Georgia
Bi-City Off. LOY, 2 letters
Joe Malta
G-LB, 6-0, 201
Union H.S., Union, New Jersey
All County, Team Captain & MVP, 3 letters
Danny Myers
QB, 5-10, 172
Henderson H.S., Atlanta, Georgia
Hon. Men. AAA All State, All Region, All County, AJC Hon. Men. Top 22 (23-32), 3 letters
Barry Nelson
DE, 6-0, 194
Lakeside H.S., Atlanta, Georgia
Hon. Men. AAA All State, All Region, All County, AJC Hon. Men. Top 22 (23-32), 2 letters
Dave Nephew
DT, 6-2, 226
Howland H.S., Warren, Ohio
All League, 2 letters
Ronnie Pearce (18T)
QB, 6-2, 195
Gordon H.S., Decatur, Georgia
Passing (4 yr): 5316 yd, 46% comp rate
Hon. Men. AAA All State, 4 letters
Elliot Price
RB, 6-1, 215
Briarcliff H.S., Atlanta, Georgia
All Metro Atlanta, Hon. Men. AAA All State, All Region 8-AAA, AJC Hon. Men. Top 22 (23-32), 3 letters
Steve Raible (10T)
FL, 6-1, 179
Trinity H.S., Louisville, Kentucky
Rec.: 38-672-17.7-6
AAA All State, 2 letters
Rick Rawlins
E-T, 6-1, 205
R.E. Lee H.S., Thomaston, Georgia (Zebulon, GA)
Hon. Men. AAA All State, 4 letters
Jeff Sattler
SE, 6-1, 190
Southwestern J.C., National City, California (San Diego, CA)
Rec: 54-716-6
All Conference, All State
Herb Scales
T, 6-3, 219
Trinity H.S., Louisville, Kentucky
Hon. Men. AAA All State, 4 letters
Ed Senules
T, 6-3, 230
Rochester H.S., Rochester, Pennsylvania (Baden, PA)
All MAC, All WPIAL, 2 letters
Len Sernulka
FB-LB, 5-11, 192
Harding H.S., Warren, Ohio
Rushing: 170-872-5.1
All American Conference, All Northeastern Ohio, All State
Ronald Soviar (46T)
T, 6-2, 238
Saint Francis H.S., Toledo, Ohio
All City, 3 letters
Chose Tech over Ohio St. & Nebraska (40 total firm offers)
Jim Stevens
QB, 6-1, 190
Southwestern J.C., National City, California
Jim Terry (46T)
T, 6-3, 217
Cardinal Stritch H.S., Toledo, Ohio
All Metro Toledo, All District, 2 letters
Carey Thompson
WR, 5-9, 160, 9.9 100yd
Forest Park H.S., Forest Park, Georgia
Receiving: 24-487-20.3-7; 3 punt return TDs
Hon. Men. AAA All State, All County
Leo Tierney (17)
LB-C, 6-3, 215
Bishop David H.S., Louisville, Kentucky
AAA All State, All Southern, All County, All Region
Bruce Traney
FB, 6-1, 205
Neshaminy H.S., Levittown, Pennsylvania
Rushing: 851 yds, 12 TDs
All Big Seven, All Conference, All Delaware Valley
Jeff Urczyk
T, 6-2, 230
Montour H.S., McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania
All Conference, All Western Pennsylvania, 3 letters
Brad Watterworth
E-QB, 6-4, 204
Clay H.S., Oregon, Ohio
Toledo Scholar-Athlete of 1972, All Great Lakes Region, All Conference
E.O. Whealler
P-PK-Fl-S, 5-11, 162
Druid Hills H.S., Decatur, Georgia
Punting: 45.4 avg
AAA All State, All Region, 4 letters
Scott Whitmer
LB, 6-1, 177
Saint Mary’s H.S., Winter Park, Florida
All District, All Central Florida, All Region, 4 letters
Barry Williams (10T)
G, 6-1, 182
Avondale H.S., Avondale Estates, Georgia
All Metro Atlanta, All Region
1973 (41)
Jerry Baldwin
HB, 6-1, 175
Lee Acad., Clarksdale, Mississippi
Bob Bowen
FB-LB, 6-1, 205
Sandy Springs H.S., Sandy Springs, Georgia
758 yds rushing
3 letters
Don Breece (34)
SE, 6-3, 178
Pennsbury H.S., Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania (Yardley, PA)
Receiving: 36-652-18.1-6
All Suburban Philadelphia, All Delaware Valley
Bob Bruenderman
DE, 6-3, 198
Trinity H.S., Louisville, Kentucky
All State, All County, All District, 3 letters
Greg Cobb
C-OG, 6-2, 205
Westport H.S., Louisville, Kentucky
All State, All County, 3 letters
John Coleman
DB, 6-0, 167
Norcross H.S., Norcross, Georgia
4 letters
Bob Curley (31)
T, 6-3, 240
Middletown Township H.S., Middletown, NJ (Lincroft, NJ)
All County, All Conference, All State, 3 letters
Dana Dahl
OL-DL, 6-0, 220
Southern Tech H.S., Louisville, Kentucky
All State 1st team offense & 1st team defense (only player so honored), All County, All District
Don Davis
SE, 6-2, 188
Southeast Bulloch H.S., Brooklet, Georgia
Receiving: (2 yr) 65-1098-17; (3 yr) 88-1470-17
B All State, B LOY as a junior, 4 letters
Tony Daykin
FB-CB, 6-1, 193
Aquinas H.S., Augusta, Georgia
1048 yds rushing
All Region
Phil Digiacomo
E, 6-1, 199
Archbishop Wood H.S., Willow Grove, Pennsylvania
All City, All League, All State
David Faulkinberry
G, 6-0, 192
Mountain Brook H.S., Birmingham, Alabama
All Metro, All Independent
Rick Fisher
RB, 6-2, 197
Palmetto H.S., Miami, Florida
Jay Garrett
L, 6-2, 220
Central H.S., Chattanooga, Tennessee
All City & City POY, All Tennessee, runner-up natl. Thom McAn scholar-athlete, 3 letters
Mike Grace
L, 6-2, 225
Dowling H.S., Des Moines, Iowa
All Metro, All State, Catholic All America, 2 letters
David Greer (22T)
TB, 5-11, 170
Alcoa H.S., Alcoa, Tennessee
Rushing: 1684 yd.
All State, All County, 4 letters
Tony Hanson
DB, 6-3, 188
West Catholic H.S., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
21 int (3 yr total)
All Catholic (3 yrs), All Area, All Scholastic, All State (2 yrs)
Wes Harden
B, 5-10, 157
Campbell H.S., Smyrna, Georgia
All Cobb County, 3 letters
Tony Head (19T)
FB-LB, 5-11, 200
Griffin H.S., Griffin, Georgia (Experiment, GA)
Rushing: 145-1002-6.9-13
All District, All State, All America
Tim Hyland (29T)
LB, 6-1, 211
Cathedral Latin H.S., Cleveland, Ohio
All Conference, 2 letters
Rick Jenkins
LB, 6-2, 193
Warner Robins H.S., Warner Robins, Georgia
All Metro Macon, 3 letters
Mike Johnson (21)
QB-P, 6-1, 175
Lakeside H.S., Atlanta, Georgia
Passing: 78 of 117-1403-15 TD. Punting: 41.6 avg.
AAA All State & BOY
Chose Tech over Tennessee & Florida
Bob Kupper (27)
E, 6-2, 200
Bishop David H.S., Louisville, Kentucky
1st team AAA All State, All City (2 yrs), Parade All America, 4 letters
Gil Kyle
TB-DB, 6-0, 167
Tennessee H.S., Bristol, Tennessee
Career rushing: 470-3580-7.6-45
All State (2 yrs), East Tenn. POY, 4-yr starter on off. & def.
Richard Liipfert
LB, 5-11, 187
Stratford Academy, Macon, Georgia (Fort Valley, GA)
All State, 3 letters
Steve Lukkar
L, 6-1, 234
Escambia H.S., Pensacola, Florida
All City, 3 letters
Louis Martin
RB, 5-9, 174
Woodward Acad., College Park, Georgia
Rushing: 240-1270-5.3
All State, Team MVP, 3 letters
Frank Modrak (33T)
MG, 6-3, 205
Norwin H.S., Irwin, Pennsylvania
All Conference
Chris Morelock
E-LB, 6-0, 186
Sullivan West H.S., Kingsport, Tennessee
Career: 100 receptions
All Conf., All Upper East Tennessee, 2nd team All State
Pat Moriarty
RB-DB, 6-0, 167, 4.5
Benedictine H.S., University Heights, Ohio
All City, All Northeast Ohio, All State, 2 letters
Randy Pass (19T)
OG-MG, 6-2, 200
Griffin H.S., Griffin, Georgia
90% blocking grade
All District, All State
Eddie Porter
B, 6-0, 175
Jess Lanier H.S., Bessemer, Alabama
All County
Danny Rhino
QB-DB, 5-9, 160
Olympic H.S., Charlotte, North Carolina
Passing: 600 yards & 9 TD. Rushing (jr & sr): 1600 yards & 18 TDs
Metro Charlotte POY, All Southwest N.C., 2 letters
Chose Tech over North Carolina, South Carolina, Duke, & Clemson
Mark “Tex” Showman
OG-DT, 6-0, 233
Sharpsville H.S., Sharpsville, Pennsylvania (Sharon, PA)
All State (DT), All County & All District (OG & DT)
David Sims (22T)
DB-QB, 6-2, 200
Decatur H.S., Decatur, Georgia
Hon. Men. All Metro, Hon. Men. All State, 3 letters
Derek Smith
WR, 6-1, 170
Sayville H.S., Sayville, New York
All League, All County, All Long Island, All State, Hon. Men. All America, 2 letters
John Steele (29T)
WR, 5-11, 156
North Olmstead H.S., North Olmstead, Ohio
Rushing: 951 yds; Receiving: 379 yds
All Region, All Greater Cleveland
Gil Sturtzel
QB-P-PK, 5-10, 180
Waggener H.S., Louisville, Kentucky
Passing: 1185 yds, 8 TDs. 22 of 23 PAT, 10 of 14 FG. Punting: 41.2 avg.
All County, All District, All State
David Tedder
DE-TE, 6-1, 220
Douglas County H.S., Lithia Springs, Georgia
3 letters
Tim Westbrook
T, 6-2, 205
Duluth H.S., Duluth, Georgia
All County, Class B All State, 4 letters
Jim Woods
C, 6-4, 210
Baylor Prep., Chattanooga, Tennessee
All City, 3 letters
1974 (29)
Gary Anderson (22)
LB-FB, 6-2, 202
Westminster H.S., Atlanta, Georgia (Fort Union, VA)
FB-LB, 6-2, 202
Ham Barksdale
QB, 5-10, 172
George W. Wingate H.S., Brooklyn, New York
Career passing (3 yrs.): 188-354, 2510 yards, 27 TD
Charles Bloodworth (1T)
DT-OT, 6-4, 209
Shamrock H.S., Decatur, Georgia
AJC Georgia Top 21 (#8)
Tommy Bowen (12)
LB, 6-0, 190
Lakeside H.S., Atlanta, Georgia
All Metro, AAA All State, All Star Game
Jucky Burns (16)
SE-DB, 6-1, 165
Southwest DeKalb H.S., Decatur, Georgia
Receiving: 8 TD
AA All State, All Metro, All DeKalb County; 4 letters
Dave Carter (13T)
RB-S, 6-0, 190, 9.8 100 yd
Peach County H.S., Fort Valley, Georgia
Rushing: 800+ yards
Georgia All Star Game
Freeman Colbert (1T)
FB-LB, 6-0, 185
Warner Robins H.S., Warner Robins, Georgia
AJC Georgia Top 21 (#13)
Mike Cutting
DT, 5-11, 215
Druid Hills H.S., Decatur, Georgia
Chuck Floyd (13T)
QB-DB, 6-5, 215
Camden County H.S., St. Mary’s, Georgia
Passing: 812 yards. Rushing: 314 yards
Mike Hornreich (23)
OG, 6-2, 220
Hollywood Hills H.S., Hollywood, Florida
1st team All State, All Region, All County, & All City; 3 letters
Lawton Hydrick (24)
FB-LB, 6-2, 228
West Springfield H.S., Springfield, Virginia
Defense: 14 solo tackles/g, 19 assists/g
All State
Reggie Jackson
HB, 5-11, 170
Northside H.S., Atlanta, Georgia
AA All State
Connor Litton
RB-LB, 6-1, 210
Burton H.S., Norton, Virginia
Steve McCommons
TE-DE, 6-4, 225
Benton H.S., Benton, Illinois
James Marble (1T)
RB, 6-1, 185
Lithonia H.S., Lithonia, Georgia
Kent Mason
LB-C, 6-2, 200
Southwest H.S., Atlanta, Georgia
All City, All America, Georgia All Star Game
Richard Odom (1T)
OT-G, 6-4, 220
Jenkins County H.S., Millen, Georgia
Larry Reese (13T)
OT-DE, 6-5, 210
Washington County H.S., Sandersville, Georgia
Chose Tech over 9 other schools
Ken Roethlisberger
QB, 6-1, 185
Elida H.S., Lima, Ohio
John Rose (16T)
E, 6-3, 195
Cross Keys H.S., Decatur, Georgia
Receiving: 32-310-9.7-4
All DeKalb County; 4 letters, team MVP
Mark Rowlett (1T)
OT-DT, 6-2, 213
Tennessee H.S., Bristol, Tennessee
Adrian Rucker (1T)
HB, 5-10, 175
Morristown West H.S., Morristown, Tennessee
Lucius Sanford
LB-TE, 6-2, 215
West Fulton H.S., Atlanta, Georgia
AJC Georgia Top 21 (#7), AA All State, All Metro, Ga. N-S All Star Game (TE), Co-captain, 4-year starter
Tom Sexton (16T)
G-T, 6-2, 225
Patrick Henry H.S., Roanoke, Virginia
All Metro Roanoke, All County, All Region; 3 letters
Steve Sheppard (1T)
RB-LB, 6-2, 205
Villa Rica H.S., Villa Rica, Georgia
David Steinbrunner
QB, 6-2, 190
Central Catholic H.S., San Antonio, Texas
Anthony Terry
HB-DB, 5-10˝, 179
Southwest H.S., Atlanta, Georgia
Reggie Wilkes
DE, 6-4, 198
Southwest H.S., Atlanta, Georgia
AA All State
Bruce Yaeger (21)
TB
Catholic H.S., Elyria, Ohio
Rushing: 1500+ yards (sr. yr.), 400 carries, 3126 yards, 7.8 avg (career); Punting: 38.7 avg (sr. yr.)
All State
Historical Note: The following players signed regional letters, but not national letters, and went elsewhere.
Roger Edwards
FB-LB, 6-1, 218
Willoughby South H.S., Willoughby, Ohio
Rushing: 217-1108-5.2
Metro Cleveland MVP
John Finucan
LB, 6-1˝, 222
Cathedral Latin H.S., Cleveland, Ohio
All Conference, All Metro, All Region, All State
McKinney Griffin
LB, 6-2, 228
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
All State
Jeff Hillar
B, 5-11, 194
Webster Groves, Missouri
Clay Matthews
LB, 6-3, 215
Chicago, Illinois
Metro Chicago POY
1975 (28)
Don Bessillieu
S, 6-2, 190
Kendrick H.S., Columbus, Georgia
Georgia All Star Game Starter (SE; 4 recep, 59 yd, 1 TD; 3 of 3 PAT)
Mike Blanton (20T)
DT, 6-5, 230
Lowndes County H.S., Valdosta, Georgia
Atlanta Journal #14 prospect in Georgia, Atlanta Constitution Georgia Top 36 (11-36), Georgia All Star Game
Starter (DLT)
John Blue
6-3, 190
Edgewater H.S., Orlando, Florida
Harper Brown (20T)
P-DB, 5-10, 183
West Rome H.S., Rome Georgia
Georgia All Star Game (HB)
John Butler
E, 6-3, 225
Habersham Central H.S., Clarkesville, Georgia
Atlanta Constitution Georgia Top 36 (11-36)
Georgia All Star Game Alternate,
Atl. Constitution Preseason AA Player to Watch
Tom Daniel
L, 6-4, 200
Dalton H.S., Dalton, Georgia
Georgia All Star Game Starter (OLG)
John Finch
L, 6-3, 225
Kinnelon H.S., Kinnelon, New Jersey
Ray Friday
B, 6-1, 205
J.E.B. Stuart H.S., Falls Church, Virginia
Gene Harper
L, 6-5, 250
Gatewood H.S., Eatonton, Georgia
Mike Helm
LB, 6-4, 220
Catholic H.S., New Roads, Louisiana
Drew Hill
RB, 5-9, 160
Newnan H.S., Newnan, Georgia
Kent Hill
E, 6-5, 210
Americus H.S., Americus, Georgia
Anthony Ingram
B, 6-5, 205
Bryan Station H.S., Lexington, Kentucky
Eddie Lee Ivery
RB, 6-0, 190
Thomson H.S., Thomson, Georgia
Atlanta Journal #11 prospect in Georgia,
Georgia All Star Game MVP (starter at RB; 110 yd rush, 1 TD)
All Southern
John Kelley
L, 6-4, 220
Bishop Kenny H.S., Jacksonville, Florida
Mark Kercher
L, 6-3, 220
Mantee H.S., Bradenton, Florida
Terrell Osborne
T, 6-4, 253
Habersham Central H.S., Clarksville, Georgia
Georgia All Star Game (T)
Atl. Constitution Preseason AA Player to Watch
Don Patterson (17T)
5-11, 170
Jones County H.S., Gray, Georgia
Bob Payne
QB, 5-11, 180
Huntsville H.S., Huntsville, Alabama
Gary Prater
Davis H.S., Trenton, Georgia
Atlanta Constitution Georgia Top 36 (11-36)
Billy Quentin
L, 6-3, 247
Lakeview H.S., Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia
Atlanta Constitution Georgia Top 36 (11-36)
Al Richardson
6-2, 195
Miami Central H.S., Miami, Florida
Bill Sanderson
6-0, 195
Choctawhatchee H.S., Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Donnie Sewell
6-4, 220
Bradford County H.S., Starke, Florida
Bucky Shamburger (17T)
RB, 5-11, 190
Westminster H.S., Atlanta, Georgia
Hon. Men. All Metro
Roy Simmons
6-3, 256
Beach H.S., Savannah, Georgia
Atlanta Constitution Georgia Top 10
Mike Taylor
OL, 6-6, 210
Bacon County H.S., Alma, Georgia
Mike Winegar
L, 6-4, 235
Ketron H.S., Kingsport, Tennessee
Walk-On
Bo Thomas
Richmond Acad.
Georgia All Star Game Starter (FB)
Lee Adams - Signed, but did not report; resigned in 1976
6-4, 220
East Bay H.S., Ruskin, Florida
Historical Note: Eddie Lee Ivery was not listed as one the top 36 prospects in Ga. by the Atlanta Constitution.
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