Heard last week that former Holmes great Elliott Simpson (1980) is not doing well, had a large tumor removed during which another large tumor was found that is inoperable. Other treatment is going to be tried, but the outlook is very bleak even though he is only 51 years old.

 

El was a double digit scorer at Holmes on a team with Dicky Beal, Rick Walton, Mark Elmer, Todd Whatley, Joe Mardis and Kevin Sebastian that AVERAGED 87 points a game (I can't even remember the last time I saw a team put up 87 points in a game) ... some memorable games, including a 104-102 loss to Bryan Station and a triple overtime win in the Friday night state quarterfinals against Ashland.

He was a key part of easily the most exciting high school team I've followed. I was a year behind Elliott and it was a SHOW when the Bulldogs rolled into town.

 

Hate to hear this for Elliott.

El was a great Bulldog teammate of mine from 1978-80. He always made us laugh. Saw him last year at the state tournament and it was sad to see such a good friend in bad shape. Him and his family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Prayers to big El I used to work with him he is a great guy. I am very sad to here this.