Napier Names Roberts New Defensive Coordinator

[Bankruptcyman]

Apparently you never saw William Sims, Patrice Alexander and Frank Bartley play.

The first 2 played on Sundays and the 3rd only has the most tackles in school history.

Frank has the most tackles by a lot. He was a tackling machine.

[basinbear]

It is hard to compare eras, but I think the guys playing LB in the late 80’s, early 90’s were better. I do think Peters was as good as the older guys. My favorite was Sims. He made a few plays during his career that were jaw dropping.

In my opinion Peters was as good as the 1990 group....

[CrazyCajun]

Offenses were a lot different in the 80’s and 90’s..those LB’ers had a lot more opportunities.

[basinbear]

Offenses were a lot different in the 80’s and 90’s..those LB’ers had a lot more opportunities.

For the most part....but some were similar.....we ran a combo of the flex bone option plus some run and shoot passing.....others ran run and shoot....the players that I posted about could play in any era of college football....

[Big Poppa]

In my opinion Peters was as good as the 1990 group....

Yes but the statement was as a group I think.

[CajunNation]

Didn't Spurrier say of Poole...."It was like trying to block a greased pig."

[CajunNation]

Starting with Steve Spinella in the early 1980's was our 1st Division 1a All American.....Theron Harrison, Rudy Pennimon, William Sims, Clifford Champ, Dwayne Fontenette, Patrice Alexander, Charles Poole.....a couple of Linebackers who weren't as athletic but were fine players were Randy Guidry in the late 1980's and in the 1990's Pat Brennan.......I would definitely put Otha Peters and Lightfoot in that group....in my opinion the best "group" were in 1990 when we ran double eagle....outside backers Clifford Champ and Dwayne Fontenette....Inside backers William Sims and Rudy Pennimon...shame that Sims played hurt all year, Rudy tore his ACL and Clifford broke his arm....all 4 signed pro contracts..

Guidry.

He of the large shoulder pads, neckroll, arm pads, etc. etc....

Dude looked like he was going to the gladiator wars.

[basinbear]

Guidry.

He of the large shoulder pads, neckroll, arm pads, etc. etc....

Dude looked like he was going to the gladiator wars.

210 pounds of heart and grit.....

[basinbear]

Didn't Spurrier say of Poole...."It was like trying to block a greased pig."

When Stokes met Spurrier at midfield after the game of course he mentioned Orlando Thomas. He also made special mention of Charles Poole....said he was an SEC linebacker....Charles loved to smack those ball carriers...

[SlickRick]

Frank has the most tackles by a lot. He was a tackling machine.

Frank had over 200 tackles in one season.

[CharlieK]

Frank had over 200 tackles in one season.

Over only 11 games in a season too....

[Bankruptcyman]

Frank only weighed about 180 pounds.