Who was the most dominant Mr. Football player in Kentucky high school history?

[Diogenes]

Who was the most dominant Mr. Football in Kentucky high school history? For the purposes of this thread dominant is defined as how much better than the average player that year that particular Mr. Football was.

As an aid, I have listed, by year, each Mr. Football, his college, and his pro career, if any. (Source-Wikipedia).

 

1986 Frank Jacobs Newport Central Catholic Notre Dame

1987 Kurt Barber Paducah Tilghman Southern California New York Jets (NFL)

Denver Broncos (NFL) Chicago Bears (NFL)

1988 Jeff Brohm Trinity (Louisville) Louisville San Francisco 49ers (NFL) – 1996-97

1989 Pookie Jones Calloway County Kentucky British Columbia Lions (CFL) – 1997-? Louisville Fire (af2) – 2003-?

1990 Damon Hood Warren Central Kentucky

1991 Scott Russell Evarts Lees-McRae/Union

1992 Billy Jack Haskins Paducah Tilghman Kentucky/Rhode Island

1993 Jeremy Simpson Lincoln County Cumberland (KY)

1994 Shaun Alexander Boone County Alabama Seattle Seahawks (NFL) – 2000-

1995 Tim Couch Leslie County Kentucky Cleveland Browns (NFL) – 1999-2003

1996 Derek Homer Fort Knox Kentucky Baltimore Ravens (NFL) – 2001

Barcelona Dragons (NFL Europe) 2001-2002Lexington Horsemen (UIF) – 2003-

1997 Dennis Johnson Harrodsburg Kentucky Arizona Cardinals (NFL) – 2003-04

San Francisco 49ers (NFL) – 2004 Lexington Horsemen (UIF) – 2005-

1998 Jared Lorenzen Ft. Thomas Highlands Kentucky New York Giants (NFL) – 2004-

1999 Travis Atwell Hancock County Toledo/Kentucky

2000 Montrell Jones Male Tennessee/Louisville

2001 Jeff Duggins Boyle County Alfred State

2002 Michael Bush Male Louisville Oakland Raiders (NFL) – 2007-

2003 Brian Brohm Trinity (Louisville) Louisville

2004 Curtis Pulley Hopkinsville Kentucky

2005 Micah Johnson Fort Campbell Kentucky

2006 Douglas Beaumont Male Louisville

[Park1221]

It has to be a toss up between Brian Brohm and Michael Bush, both state champions, great collegians and future pros. Brian for his passing, obviously, and his leadership on the field, understanding of the game. Bush for his power and versatility as an offensive back, QB, receiver and defender.

[STRIKE3]

I added a Poll but we are limited to 20 slots. I deleted 2001 - Jeff Duggins and left the remaining. I can correct/replace, if you prefer another name.

[Diogenes]

I added a Poll but we are limited to 20 slots. I deleted 2001 - Jeff Duggins and left the remaining. I can correct/replace, if you prefer another name.

 

No, Duggins is fine. Jeff's fans can write in on the thread. Thanks.

[STRIKE3]

No, Duggins is fine. Jeff's fans can write in on the thread. Thanks.

You're very welcome and I just don't want anyone to think, Jeff Duggins is being slighted, as we are limited to 20 options.

[tenaciousD]

Have to be Tim Couch, could've have been mr. football more than once.

[gametime]

Have to be Tim Couch, could've have been mr. football more than once.

Over Alexander??? :lol:

[Diogenes]

Brian Brohm could play a little football.

[swforever]

I was torn between Bush and Brohm. Two great athletes, I went with Bush because of his versitility. But Brohm is right behind him.

[rockcastleraiders]

I am not even 20 years old yet, so I don't remember many of these but I remember Sean Alexander in the NFL as a PRO-BOWLER, but I don't know about how he was in high-school. I can look back at their stats but stats don't ALWAYS tell the story. I will just sit back and see what you guys have to say.

[SHAMROCK69]

I was torn between Bush and Brohm. Two great athletes, I went with Bush because of his versitility. But Brohm is right behind him.

 

I went with Brohm. He did something Bush never even came close to doing. Three state titles. That's what seperates them, and Bush played on some very good Male teams.

[Tru B 33]

Shaun Alexander takes this victory.

SuperBowl appereance, MVP if not mistaking, on the front cover of Madden

 

Second, I would name Brian Brohm for the fact that he has three state titles, Tim Couch, eh nice performer, but where's he at now?

[cshs81]

Are we basing it on high school only?

 

If so, its a tossup between Alexander, Couch, and Brohm.

[Park1221]

Shaun Alexander was a great high school running back, maybe the best. I gave the nod to Bush because he could beat you on both sides of the ball, by land or air.

[CentreRocks]

I went with Brohm. He did something Bush never even came close to doing. Three state titles. That's what seperates them, and Bush played on some very good Male teams.

Bush won one as a freshman and lost in the State Finals twice. I'm not trying to be a Male apologist, but I believe that qualifies for coming close to winning three titles.