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So im watching Monday night countdown and Marcus Spears talks about what an underrated guy Kevin Williams was as a DL in the NFL. Hadn’t thought of him in years.

Earlier today Dan Patrick was talking about Myles Garrett joining an elite club who notched 12 sacks for 6 seasons and the list included Leslie O’Neal.

Barry always comes up and is admittedly our most successful alum , Thurman second, but…

We’re talking a lot about rebuilding right now and bringing guys back and celebrating our heritage/trying to sell that to new players. Who are some of the others we should be celebrating?

Btw, Rudolph is the starting QB for the Steelers yet again.
 
So im watching Monday night countdown and Marcus Spears talks about what an underrated guy Kevin Williams was as a DL in the NFL. Hadn’t thought of him in years.

Earlier today Dan Patrick was talking about Myles Garrett joining an elite club who notched 12 sacks for 6 seasons and the list included Leslie O’Neal.

Barry always comes up and is admittedly our most successful alum , Thurman second, but…

We’re talking a lot about rebuilding right now and bringing guys back and celebrating our heritage/trying to sell that to new players. Who are some of the others we should be celebrating?

Btw, Rudolph is the starting QB for the Steelers yet again.
I want Gundy to come back and admit that he screwed up royally.
 
Here is a list of several. Then one that stuck out to me was Walt Garrison, a real cowboy.

Oklahoma State football: All-time DFW team
Berry Tramel
2023


OFFENSE

WR Hermann Eben, Mesquite, 1968-70: Record-setting passcatcher, with 89 catches his final two seasons.

WR Curtis Mayfield, Dallas Spruce, 1987-90: all-Big Eight in 1989, with 93 career receptions.

C Grant Garner, North Mesquite, 2010-11: 2011 all-American and the Big 12 lineman of the year.

OL Ralph Partida, Dallas Kimball: 1984 all-Big Eight.

OL Lane Taylor, Arlington Martin, 2009-12: Four-year starter in OSU's golden era.

OL Scott Waterbury, Arlington Lamar, 1992-95: Four-year starter.

OL Reggie Richardson, Dallas Samuell, 1977-79: 1979 all-Big Eight lineman.

QB J.W. Walsh, Denton Guyer, 2012: Walsh's career is just one season old, but the Cowboys rarely have gone to DFW for a quarterback.

RB Gerald Hudson, Waxahachie, 1988-90: 1990 NCAA rushing champ, with 1,692 yards.

RB Walt Garrison, Lewisville, 1963-65: 1965 all-Big Eight, then became an iconic Dallas Cowboy.

RB Tatum Bell, DeSoto, 2000-03: 2002 all-Big 12, ranks seventh in OSU rushing, with 3,409 yards.

K: Larry Roach, Dallas St. Mark's, 1981-84: A 1982 all-American and the most prolific field-goal kicker in OSU history, with 68. Also has the longest OSU field goal ever, 56 yards.

DEFENSE

DL Jamie Blatnick, Celina, 2008-11: All-Big 12 sack machine.

DL Ryan McBean, Euless Trinity, 2005-06: Junior-college transfer who now has played six NFL seasons.

DE Mike Woolridge, Cedar Hill, 1989-92: 1992 all-Big Eight pick.

DE Victor DeGrate, DeSoto, 2003-06: One of several excellent Cowboys from DeSoto.

LB: Dwayne Levels, Richardson, 1998-01: Strong leader who unfortunately played on four losing teams.

LB: Justin Gent, Irving MacArthur, 2007-10: Long-time potential fulfilled with strong senior season.

LB: James Spencer, Garland, 1980-83: Excellent Jimmy Johnson linebacker who was plagued by knee injuries.

DB Vernon Grant, DeSoto, 2002-04: Team leader and budding star who was killed in a car crash before his senior season.

DB Darrent Williams, Fort Worth Wyatt, 2001-04: Smallish cornerback who rose to star status, then made it in the NFL before he was tragically killed.

DB Jacob Lacey, Garland Namaan Forest, 2005-08: Still going strong in the NFL.

DB Rod Fisher, Dallas South Oak Cliff, 1980-83: Solid cornerback for Jimmy Johnson.

P Quinn Sharp, 2009-12, Mansfield Summit: all-American and a triple-threat foot – field goals, kickoffs and punts. Excellent at them all.
 
So im watching Monday night countdown and Marcus Spears talks about what an underrated guy Kevin Williams was as a DL in the NFL. Hadn’t thought of him in years.

Earlier today Dan Patrick was talking about Myles Garrett joining an elite club who notched 12 sacks for 6 seasons and the list included Leslie O’Neal.

Barry always comes up and is admittedly our most successful alum , Thurman second, but…

We’re talking a lot about rebuilding right now and bringing guys back and celebrating our heritage/trying to sell that to new players. Who are some of the others we should be celebrating?

Btw, Rudolph is the starting QB for the Steelers yet again.
Leslie O’Neal without a doubt should definitely 100% be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame without question!!!
 
Here is a list of several. Then one that stuck out to me was Walt Garrison, a real cowboy.

Oklahoma State football: All-time DFW team
Berry Tramel
2023


OFFENSE

WR Hermann Eben, Mesquite, 1968-70: Record-setting passcatcher, with 89 catches his final two seasons.

WR Curtis Mayfield, Dallas Spruce, 1987-90: all-Big Eight in 1989, with 93 career receptions.

C Grant Garner, North Mesquite, 2010-11: 2011 all-American and the Big 12 lineman of the year.

OL Ralph Partida, Dallas Kimball: 1984 all-Big Eight.

OL Lane Taylor, Arlington Martin, 2009-12: Four-year starter in OSU's golden era.

OL Scott Waterbury, Arlington Lamar, 1992-95: Four-year starter.

OL Reggie Richardson, Dallas Samuell, 1977-79: 1979 all-Big Eight lineman.

QB J.W. Walsh, Denton Guyer, 2012: Walsh's career is just one season old, but the Cowboys rarely have gone to DFW for a quarterback.

RB Gerald Hudson, Waxahachie, 1988-90: 1990 NCAA rushing champ, with 1,692 yards.

RB Walt Garrison, Lewisville, 1963-65: 1965 all-Big Eight, then became an iconic Dallas Cowboy.

RB Tatum Bell, DeSoto, 2000-03: 2002 all-Big 12, ranks seventh in OSU rushing, with 3,409 yards.

K: Larry Roach, Dallas St. Mark's, 1981-84: A 1982 all-American and the most prolific field-goal kicker in OSU history, with 68. Also has the longest OSU field goal ever, 56 yards.

DEFENSE

DL Jamie Blatnick, Celina, 2008-11: All-Big 12 sack machine.

DL Ryan McBean, Euless Trinity, 2005-06: Junior-college transfer who now has played six NFL seasons.

DE Mike Woolridge, Cedar Hill, 1989-92: 1992 all-Big Eight pick.

DE Victor DeGrate, DeSoto, 2003-06: One of several excellent Cowboys from DeSoto.

LB: Dwayne Levels, Richardson, 1998-01: Strong leader who unfortunately played on four losing teams.

LB: Justin Gent, Irving MacArthur, 2007-10: Long-time potential fulfilled with strong senior season.

LB: James Spencer, Garland, 1980-83: Excellent Jimmy Johnson linebacker who was plagued by knee injuries.

DB Vernon Grant, DeSoto, 2002-04: Team leader and budding star who was killed in a car crash before his senior season.

DB Darrent Williams, Fort Worth Wyatt, 2001-04: Smallish cornerback who rose to star status, then made it in the NFL before he was tragically killed.

DB Jacob Lacey, Garland Namaan Forest, 2005-08: Still going strong in the NFL.

DB Rod Fisher, Dallas South Oak Cliff, 1980-83: Solid cornerback for Jimmy Johnson.

P Quinn Sharp, 2009-12, Mansfield Summit: all-American and a triple-threat foot – field goals, kickoffs and punts. Excellent at them all.
Who in the hell puts JW on a greats list ahead of Josh Fields, Brandon Weeden or Clint Chelf. There’s only kicker on that list and it’s the Danimal
 
Just thinking about running backs. There have been some dudes that toted the ball for us.
Barry Sanders
Thurman Thomas
Terry Miller
Ernest Anderson
Gerald Hudson
Ollie Gordon
Kendall Hunter
Jaylen Warren
Chuba Hubbard
Justice Hill
David Thompson
Joseph Randall
Tatum Bell
Keith Toston
Vernand Morency
Dantrell Savage
Garrett Limbrick
Kye Staley
 
Most forgotten might be names like these who were all studs.
Jon Kolb
Jerry Sherk
Dexter Manley
Gary Lewis
Phillip Dokes
James "Duck" White
John Corker
Charlie Johnson
John Ward
Levy Adcock
Jason Gildon
 
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