Not too much knowledge if nobody even mentions Matt Slone-P-burg?

Anyone remember him? :creepy:

Henson Could have went any where he wanted.6'2" 220 he set the record for the dead lift at King of the Bluegrass as a Jr. in his wieght class 615 lbs Michigan came down took him to dinner and begged him to take his ACT's, Alabama said "he could be the next Sean Alexander", Mississippi State,UT,UofL, just to name a few. He just did'nt think school was for him. Every one else wanted it more than he did."Trust me"

Ummm... Clark Co 1991. THE BEST BACKFIELD EVER

Ummm... Clark Co 1991. THE BEST BACKFIELD EVER

 

Do you consider Clark County as being in Eastern Kentucky?

East of I-75...

Henson Could have went any where he wanted.6'2" 220 he set the record for the dead lift at King of the Bluegrass as a Jr. in his wieght class 615 lbs Michigan came down took him to dinner and begged him to take his ACT's, Alabama said "he could be the next Sean Alexander", Mississippi State,UT,UofL, just to name a few. He just did'nt think school was for him. Every one else wanted it more than he did."Trust me"

 

Henson was a great runner but he was not the best by any means. His numbers look so good because he literally got the ball 40+ times a game. There were many times I saw him play when he wasn't even the best back on the field. For instance, against Middlesboro in 1998, Henson junior year, he was a non-factor.

 

Everyone on here is forgetting what great backs that Middlesboro has had in the past 10 to 15 years. Eric Witherspoon in the early 90s was a specimen, just under used. Didn't make near the grades even though he was getting hounded by college coaches.

 

 

Here are some backs that come to mind when I think of EKY football.

 

 

Brent Coleman-Pikeville

Doug Howard-Belfry

Shawn Robbins-Bell County

David Kelley-Middlesboro

David Jones-Belfry

Mike West-Lawerence County

Arliss Beach-Ashland (possibly eastern Kentucky)

Scott Powell-Middlesboro

Scott Russell-Evarts

Durrell White-Middlesboro

Jon Chapman-Breathitt County

Quinton Henson-Lynn Camp

Eric Witherspoon-Middlesboro

Stephen Cook-Corbin

 

My top 5 are in bold. However, I feel very strongly that Stephen Cook and Scott Powell both would have been in the top 5 had they not had such serious injuries.

I played against Middlesboro in the 98 Region 4 championship game and I agree with you in that Kelley was a very good RB and should be on the list IMO. That was a great Middlesboro team...I think we had them tied at the half then about 5 minutes into the 2nd half we were down by 30...it was unreal. We played against Henson and Lynn Camp the week before and I agree with you in that he was the entire Lynn Camp offense.

Henson was a great runner but he was not the best by any means. His numbers look so good because he literally got the ball 40+ times a game. There were many times I saw him play when he wasn't even the best back on the field. For instance, against Middlesboro in 1998, Henson junior year, he was a non-factor.

 

Everyone on here is forgetting what great backs that Middlesboro has had in the past 10 to 15 years. Eric Witherspoon in the early 90s was a specimen, just under used. Didn't make near the grades even though he was getting hounded by college coaches.

 

 

Here are some backs that come to mind when I think of EKY football.

 

 

Brent Coleman-Pikeville

Doug Howard-Belfry

Shawn Robbins-Bell County

David Kelley-Middlesboro

David Jones-Belfry

Mike West-Lawerence County

Arliss Beach-Ashland (possibly eastern Kentucky)

Scott Powell-Middlesboro

Scott Russell-Evarts

Durrell White-Middlesboro

Jon Chapman-Breathitt County

Quinton Henson-Lynn Camp

Eric Witherspoon-Middlesboro

Stephen Cook-Corbin

 

My top 5 are in bold. However, I feel very strongly that Stephen Cook and Scott Powell both would have been in the top 5 had they not had such serious injuries.

No possible to it Ashland is North East Ky. So therefore it is Eastern Ky.

I played against Middlesboro in the 98 Region 4 championship game and I agree with you in that Kelley was a very good RB and should be on the list IMO. That was a great Middlesboro team...I think we had them tied at the half then about 5 minutes into the 2nd half we were down by 30...it was unreal. We played against Henson and Lynn Camp the week before and I agree with you in that he was the entire Lynn Camp offense.

 

That was quite a game. Kelley was unreal his whole career but that game it was Scott Powell, their other runningback that scored 5 TDs. I say that because I think you may have them confused.

 

The thing about those two backs was that Kelley had been so successful throughout his career that his senior season, 1998, a lot of teams were keying on him and that opened the way for Scott Powell to show some of his skills. That season Powell rushed for 1480 yards and Kelley with 1460.

 

Kelley, however, was also a dangerous reciever and kickoff returner. He was quite the competitor.

 

I have to give props to your guys though. Coleman was nearly unstoppable. I remember when Middlesboro played Pikeville either in 97 or 96 and Coleman ran all over them.

Juan Thomas - Ashland

Josh Gross - Russell

Chris Jennings - Fairview

David Jones - Belfry

Arliss Beach - Ashland

Brent Coleman - Pikeville

Michael West - Lawrence Co

Shawn Robbins - Bell Co

Marty Regan - Rockcastle Co

Eric Day - Russell

 

My top 10

Juan Thomas

Chris Hutt

Arliss Beach

Michael West

Josh Gross

Jason Nichols

David Jones

My Top 5

 

Steve Bailey - Pikeville

Doug Howard - Belfry

David Jones - Belfry

Juan Thomas - Ashland

Jon Chapman - Breathitt Co.

Jon Chapman only played about 4 games his senior season at Pikeville and still finished his career with almost 100 TD's (98, I think)...he should be on any top 10 list, IMO.

Jon Chapman only played about 4 games his senior season at Pikeville and still finished his career with almost 100 TD's (98, I think)...he should be on any top 10 list, IMO.

 

 

Thats exactly why he is on my Top 5.

Jon Chapman only played about 4 games his senior season at Pikeville and still finished his career with almost 100 TD's (98, I think)...he should be on any top 10 list, IMO.

 

I had him in my top 5 as well!! :thumb: