Posted 12/24 at 08:39 AM (0) Comments

Creating the All-Shug Jordan team wasn’t easy because many players prior to 1965 played both ways. Some are even listed as an “E.“ I assume this means end. Split end. Defensive end? Both? Also, does my team have a three-wideout set, or go with three RBs and run the wishbone? Maybe I’ll list three of each. Will it use a tight end?Regardless, here’s what I came up with:

QB—Pat Sullivan
Running backs—Tucker Frederickson, Fob James, Ed Dyas
Receivers—Terry Beasley, Red Phillips, Jim Pyburn
Offensive line—Jackie Burkett, Tom Banks, Ken Rice, Mac Lorendo, Gusty Yearout
Defensive line—Zeke Smith, Jack Thornton, David Campbell, Benny Sivley, Frank D’Agostino
Linebackers—Mike Kolen, Ken Bernich, Bill Cody
Defensive backs—Mike Fuller, Larry Willingham, David Langner, Buddy McClinton
Kicker—Gardner Jett
Punter—Tommy Lunceford (can be used at defensive back too)

Some tough decisions here. Many great players almost made the list, including QB Jimmy Sidle, WR Freddie Hyatt, OL Chuck Fletcher, LB Bobby Strickland, and DL Dave Edwards. Would Tucker Frederickson best be suited in the defensive secondary? How about Red Phillips at defensive end?

How would this team have matched up against Pat Dye’s squads of the 1980s? I’ll release my All-Dye team on Christmas