AUpreacherman22 3,908 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 This is something someone brought up a week or so ago and I thought it was worthy of starting a topic. Daniel Carlson may be a current player, but he may very well be the best FG Kicker I've ever seen on any CFB team! Wes Byrum and Al Del Greco made some pretty clutch kicks for us in their days. IMHO, Alexander Wright was our best returner ever. Chris Davis had the most memorable return in AU history, possibly the most memorable play in CFB history. Steven Clark could pin a team deep in their own territory as well as anyone. But my pick is....... Terry Daniel!!! That guy could kick a ball into orbit! Only punter I know who was so good he was accused of cheating! Lol ($1 to Jackie Sherrill) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aubiefifty 17,487 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 davis might no have the numbers but he is numa one in my heart. i have an autographed cris dais card with him on that return that came out of a pack of cards..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
api1957 1,783 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Del Greco, Bironas, Corey Grant? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kd4au 1,145 Posted July 3, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2017 One of my fav's was always Craig Sanders,he was great on kickoff coverage. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WDE_OxPx_2010 5,334 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 #offseason Auburn's best: Returner- Tre Mason (weak category, but he was good for a big return when we needed one) Punter- Greg Gantt (hint- not a Tiger) Kicker- Wes Byrum. mainly for his kick(s) vs Florida and to win the Natty 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLoofus 35,182 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 36 minutes ago, kd4au said: One of my fav's was always Craig Sanders,he was great on kickoff coverage. Always the first name that comes to mind for me. Did he actually contribute to Auburn winning football games as much as some other guys? I don't know. Do I remember any ST players before the early 90s? Nope. But that dude was so animated and fun to watch. And for a bigger guy, he sure seemed to be the first guy or one of the first to the returner a lot. 31 minutes ago, WDE_OxPx_2010 said: Returner- Tre Mason (weak category, but he was good for a big return when we needed one) A lot of folks forget that the first time he ever touched a football in a college game, it was a house call on a kickoff. And I remain convinced that he was 1 block away from winning us another BCSCG on that last play. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corchjay 5,311 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Auburn has a long and very rich history in the specialist categories. Snappers, kickers, punters, returners. You can name multiple all stars from any of those groups. But I agree with the sentiment above about Craig Sanders and if you add him you also have to include Ryan White. Seemed every punt or kick return it was either 13 or 19 making the tackle with the other in tow to finish it up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gowebb11 9,540 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 James Brooks was an excellent kick returner. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boisnumber1 2,844 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Punters Lewis Colbert & Brian Shulman? come to mind...i just remember Boom it. Boom it. Boom it, Bryan, Boom It! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionheartkc 6,150 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 2 hours ago, McLoofus said: 3 hours ago, kd4au said: One of my fav's was always Craig Sanders,he was great on kickoff coverage. Always the first name that comes to mind for me. Did he actually contribute to Auburn winning football games as much as some other guys? I don't know. Do I remember any ST players before the early 90s? Nope. But that dude was so animated and fun to watch. And for a bigger guy, he sure seemed to be the first guy or one of the first to the returner a lo And now he's on the staff! Hoping he will instill some of his heart into our special teams guys. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUpreacherman22 3,908 Posted July 3, 2017 Author Share Posted July 3, 2017 Great call on Craig Sanders guys!!!! Definitely the best in kick coverage ever! I remember following #13 from the moment the ball was kicked because everyone knew he was gonna make he play. Speaking of kick coverage, one of the hardest hits I have ever seen was delivered by Brandon Jacobs on kickoff coverage. Against Vanderbilt maybe? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexava 6,974 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 1 hour ago, AUpreacherman22 said: Great call on Craig Sanders guys!!!! Definitely the best in kick coverage ever! I remember following #13 from the moment the ball was kicked because everyone knew he was gonna make he play. Speaking of kick coverage, one of the hardest hits I have ever seen was delivered by Brandon Jacobs on kickoff coverage. Against Vanderbilt maybe? im glad im not the only one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaker 2,457 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Punter: definitely Terry Daniel. The opposing coach had the ball confiscated for testing! That was greatness!!! Craig Sanders was a head hunter (in a good way). Returner: I loved watching A Wright get moving. 2nd fastest ever at Auburn, I think. Nobody can overtake the legendary return of Chris Davis. College Football history books right there. FG kicker - who was the guy who kicked it twice like 50 yards as time expired. And then gave the gator chomp to Spurrier and the florida team? Kicker: D Carlson - mister automatic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin149 391 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Trey Gainous Scott Etheridge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDUBB4AU 5,138 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 5 hours ago, AUpreacherman22 said: Great call on Craig Sanders guys!!!! Definitely the best in kick coverage ever! I remember following #13 from the moment the ball was kicked because everyone knew he was gonna make he play. Speaking of kick coverage, one of the hardest hits I have ever seen was delivered by Brandon Jacobs on kickoff coverage. Against Vanderbilt maybe? Brandon Jacobs . The wedge buster 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rednilla 5,405 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 3 hours ago, Beaker said: FG kicker - who was the guy who kicked it twice like 50 yards as time expired. And then gave the gator chomp to Spurrier and the florida team? Pretty sure that was Byrum in his freshman year, but Spurrier wasn't Florida's coach at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehighfan 1,240 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 (edited) As far as place kickers go I know he didn't have the numbers as others listed but I like Gardner Jett. As I remember he was pretty accurate which included a field goal and two EP's in the "Punta Bama Punta IB in 72. I still remember Gary Sanders call, "Gardner Jett on to attempt the biggest extra point of his career. Snap, kick, goodddddd. With timeout on the field the score is Auburn 17, Alabama 16. Edited July 4, 2017 by milehighfan 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredst 9,064 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 9 minutes ago, milehighfan said: As far as place kickers go I know he didn't have the numbers as others listed but I like Gardner Jett. As I remember he was pretty accurate which included a field goal and two EP's in the "Punta Bama Punta IB in 72. I still remember Gary Sanders call, "Gardner Jett on to attempt the biggest extra point of his career." Assists to Beck for handling bad snaps...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaker 2,457 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 2 hours ago, Rednilla said: Pretty sure that was Byrum in his freshman year, but Spurrier wasn't Florida's coach at the time. You're right. It was Urban "I need to retire due to a heart condition," "no wait, I can leave the SEC and get a plum job, " Myers. The kick so nice, he did it twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gctiger 948 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 8 hours ago, JDUBB4AU said: Brandon Jacobs . The wedge buster Danny Skutak was a helluva wedge buster in the early 80's. He would basically sacrifice his body in order to take out 2-3 players. Never saw him get hurt either, but maybe my memory had faded. One year he entered A-Club boxing in the Super Heavyweight division and he had such a reputation as a maniac that no one else entered to fight him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLoofus 35,182 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 15 hours ago, AUpreacherman22 said: Great call on Craig Sanders guys!!!! Definitely the best in kick coverage ever! I remember following #13 from the moment the ball was kicked because everyone knew he was gonna make he play. Speaking of kick coverage, one of the hardest hits I have ever seen was delivered by Brandon Jacobs on kickoff coverage. Against Vanderbilt maybe? One of those poor Vandy kids got carted off, I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUpreacherman22 3,908 Posted July 4, 2017 Author Share Posted July 4, 2017 Yes, I think it was Vandy. BJ was our wedge buster. He straight blew up the poor kid who was the point man on their wedge. It sounded like a car wreck and the way he dropped I was very concerned for the kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUpreacherman22 3,908 Posted July 4, 2017 Author Share Posted July 4, 2017 Yep. It was Vandy. Here's a link. The primitive video in slow motion with no sound just doesn't do the hit justice. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6hsBLm7B4p4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDUBB4AU 5,138 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 No sure if anyone mentioned. Robert Dunn . Great returner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kd4au 1,145 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 19 hours ago, lionheartkc said: And now he's on the staff! Hoping he will instill some of his heart into our special teams guys. Did not know he was on staff,thanks for the info.Hope he helps in coaching kickoff coverage.What is his position on the staff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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