Your All Time NU Football Team

[Turk]

rUse only players that you actually saw play at Ryan. For instance, I can't include Otto Graham or Mike A.
Let's see how this changes over time and if any old timers would include more modern players.

Here is mine (since I started watching from 95) from '95 -2018

Offense
QB: Persa
RB: DA1
RB: JJTBC
TE: Dunsmore
FB: Hartl
WR: Bates
WR: Ebert
WR: Carr
OL: Strief
OL: King
OL: Roehl
OL: Keenan (As guard)
OL: Janus

Defense:
DE: Howard
DE: Daily
DT: Castillo
DT: Rice
LB: Fitz
LB: Paddy (Just the 3 best, regardless of position)
LB: Gardner
DB: Hadaufi Ishmaili
DB: McManus
DB: Brian Peters
DB: Matthew Harris

Special Teams:
K: Budzien
P: Punter from '96
KOR: Mark
Punt R: Musso

Head Coach: Fitz

 

[gocatsgo2003]

Use only players that you actually saw play at Ryan. For instance, I can't include Otto Graham or Mike A.
Let's see how this changes over time and if any old timers would include more modern players.

Offense
QB: Persa
RB: DA1
RB: JJTBC
TE: Drexler/Tant
FB: Hartl
WR: Bates
WR: Ebert
WR: Peterman
OL: Strief
OL: King
OL: Roehl
OL: Keenan (As guard)
OL: Janus

Defense:
DE: Howard
DE: Daily
DT: Castillo
DT: Rice
LB: Fitz
LB: Paddy (Just the 3 best, regardless of position)
LB: Gardner
DB: Hadaufi Ishmaili
DB: McManus
DB: B Smith
DB: (Oh I forget his name but too many concussions and had to retire??)

Special Teams:
K: Dude whose last name started with an L?? Never made the pros but was very accurate for Fitz
P: Paul somebody from 96?
KOR: Mark
Punt R: Musso

Head Coach: Fitz

Seriously? You took all the time to type out an "all-time great" roster and can't even remember three names?

 

[NJCat]

Use only players that you actually saw play at Ryan. For instance, I can't include Otto Graham or Mike A.
Let's see how this changes over time and if any old timers would include more modern players.

Offense
QB: Persa
RB: DA1
RB: JJTBC
TE: Drexler/Tant
FB: Hartl
WR: Bates
WR: Ebert
WR: Peterman
OL: Strief
OL: King
OL: Roehl
OL: Keenan (As guard)
OL: Janus

Defense:
DE: Howard
DE: Daily
DT: Castillo
DT: Rice
LB: Fitz
LB: Paddy (Just the 3 best, regardless of position)
LB: Gardner
DB: Hadaufi Ishmaili
DB: McManus
DB: B Smith
DB: (Oh I forget his name but too many concussions and had to retire??)

Special Teams:
K: Dude whose last name started with an L?? Never made the pros but was very accurate for Fitz
P: Paul somebody from 96?
KOR: Mark
Punt R: Musso

Head Coach: Fitz

Hinton at T, Shaw at DB, Tasker special teams, Kidd P, Budzien K, O'Dwyer G, Harris LB (over Gardner)

You young pups missed a few stars from the dark ages.

 

[StreamCat]

No Paul Flatley, no credibility.

 

[Turk]

Tough leaving off guys like Bently, Harris, McGarigle, Brian Peters, Wright, Sutton, Lane, Herbert, Backes, Silva,

 

[Turk]

Seriously? You took all the time to type out an "all-time great" roster and can't even remember three names?

No I can't. My memory is only slightly better than my spelling. My doctor told me that eating donuts isn't good for your health and it seems as if it may not be that good for long term memory either.

BTW, Corbi scolded you again. Anderson is the new OL coach even though you discounted it.

Corbi +1
Gocatsgo/MikeWebb -1

You need to stick to recruiting analysis. Admittedly, you spend the time and preparation for that. I'll be looking forward to your video breakdowns once again.

Go Cats!

 

[willycat]

No Paul Flatley, no credibility.

Loved him but he was prior to 95'.

 

[Turk]

Loved him but he was prior to 95'.

did you just start watching from '95?

 

[StreamCat]

Loved him but he was prior to 95'.

Oh, I didn’t read the fine print.

 

[Medill '03]

Tough leaving off guys like Bently, Harris, McGarigle, Brian Peters, Wright, Sutton, Lane, Herbert, Backes, Silva,

And you still didn't mention Carr and Wootton. Two best I've seen in the last nearly 20 years at their positions.

 

[TheC]

I still think Anthony Walker was the most exciting linebacker I've seen at NU. But its hard to argue with the three you picked. Also, since I can go back a little earlier than you (1988), I have to put Richard Buchanan at WR over Ebert or Peterman. Probably Gissendaner over those two as well.

 

[Turk]

And you still didn't mention Carr and Wootton. Two best I've seen in the last nearly 20 years at their positions.

Both were awesome. I almost went with Carr and he certainly had the best single season since bates that I've seen. Wootton was solid. My list was simply my own, your list may be very different.

 

[Turk]

I still think Anthony Walker was the most exciting linebacker I've seen at NU. But its hard to argue with the three you picked. Also, since I can go back a little earlier than you (1988), I have to put Richard Buchanan at WR over Ebert or Peterman. Probably Gissendaner over those two as well.

Walker had an incredible sophomore year and should have been first team All Big if he wasn't. Great player. I'm a homer for current players though so I went with Paddy, maybe before his time.

 

[GOUNUII]

rUse only players that you actually saw play at Ryan. For instance, I can't include Otto Graham or Mike A.
Let's see how this changes over time and if any old timers would include more modern players.

Here is mine (since I started watching from 95) from '95 -2018

Offense
QB: Persa
RB: DA1
RB: JJTBC
TE: Drexler/Tant
FB: Hartl
WR: Bates
WR: Ebert
WR: Peterman
OL: Strief
OL: King
OL: Roehl
OL: Keenan (As guard)
OL: Janus

Defense:
DE: Howard
DE: Daily
DT: Castillo
DT: Rice
LB: Fitz
LB: Paddy (Just the 3 best, regardless of position)
LB: Gardner
DB: Hadaufi Ishmaili
DB: McManus
DB: Brad ??
DB: Matthew Harris

Special Teams:
K: Budzien
P: Paul somebody from 96?
KOR: Mark
Punt R: Musso

Head Coach: Fitz

Offense (HM) All selections based on players I saw play at Dyche/Ryan Field

OL: D. Ashmore (R. Taylor)
OL: C. Hinton
OL: M. O'Dwyer (T. Ardizzone)
OL: T. Essex (P. Janus)
OL: Z. Strief
TE: D. Dunsmore (J. Harvey)
WR: D. Bates
WR: J. Lash
WR: C. Duncan (J. Ebert)
WR: A. Carr
FB: R. Christian
TB: DA1 (DA2 ... JJTBC ... T. Sutton)
QB: D. Persa. ( Baz ... Kafka ... Thorson & Lenny)

Defense:

DL: C. Daily (N. Wells)
DL: L. Castillo (LANNY)
DL: B. Cofield
DL: M. Rice ( D. Lowry)
DL: C. Wootton (GAZ)

LB: P. Fitzgerald ( Napo)
LB: P. Fisher (Walker)
LB: B. Gardner ( McGarigle)

DB: M. Hunter
DB: I. Campbell
DB: H. Ismaeli (nickel)
DB: S. McManus
DB: C. Martin (Harris)

Special Teams:

ST Captain: S. Tasker
P: J. Kidd
K: Sammy V.
PR: J. Musso
KR: L. Gissendaner (Mark)

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

Hinton at T, Shaw at DB, Tasker special teams, Kidd P, Budzien K, O'Dwyer G, Harris LB (over Gardner)

You young pups missed a few stars from the dark ages.

Hinton is our best player! Period! Fourth overall pick in NFL Draft!

 

[Fiadhaich]

No Paul Flatley, no credibility.

How about Michael Flatley? Dances right down the field.

 

[Alvious]

QB: Zak Kustok
RB: Tyrell Sutton
SB: Dan Vitale
OL: Austin King
OL: Zach Strief
OL: Ryan Padgett
OL: Patrick Ward
OL: Matt O'Dwyer
WR: D'Wayne Bates
WR: Austin Carr
WR: Lee Gissendaner

If we're listing best overall linebackers regardless of position, I'm doing the same with OL.

DL: Joe Gaziano
DL: Tyler Lancaster
DL: Matt Rice
DL: Corey Wootton
LB: Anthony Walker
LB: Pat Fitzgerald
LB: Barry Gardiner
S: Hudhaifa Ismaeli
S: Godwin Igwebuike
CB: Nick Van Hoose
CB: Chris Martin

P: Paul Burton
K: Sam Valenzisi

Coach: Gary Barnett

Best overall player: Pat Fitzgerald

 

[Hungry Jack]

We’ve had a lot of good players over the last 25 years!

 

[Alan Smithee]

How many positions am I allowed to put Glades at?

 

[seavue617]

You guys are too young. Any all time NU football team also needs to have Jack Rudnay at center. Played from 66-69 and was an all-pro center for a dozen years with the KC Chiefs. Also Paul Flatley at WR and a case can be made for Mike Adamle at RB.

 

[NJCat]

How many positions am I allowed to put Glades at?

One:

 

[willycat]

did you just start watching from '95?

Nope. My first game was 58' or 59'.

 

[willycat]

You guys are too young. Any all time NU football team also needs to have Jack Rudnay at center. Played from 66-69 and was an all-pro center for a dozen years with the KC Chiefs. Also Paul Flatley at WR and a case can be made for Mike Adamle at RB.

Ron Burton? Irv Cross

 

[StreamCat]

Nope. My first game was 58' or 59'.

Mine was right around there. I was a wee tyke.

 

[Turk]

Made changes. So, how could I have forgotten A Carr? Dunsmore? Duh. I'm getting old.
So, yea, I took out Peterman and put in Carr. Took out Drexler/Tant and putin Dunsmore. Adjusted DB for Brian Peters.

 

[Gladeskat]

How many positions am I allowed to put Glades at?

Only the prone and supine positions, and the sitting position, of course.

 

[EvanstonCat]

Here is mine (since I started watching from 89) from '89 -2018

Offense
QB: Persa
RB: DA2
TE: Dunsmore
FB: Christian
WR: Bates
WR: Ebert
WR: Carr
OL: Strief
OL: Roehl
OL: Strikwerda
OL: O'Dwyer
OL: Ashmore

Defense:
DE: Wooton
DE: Gaziano
DT: Castillo
DT: Lancaster
LB: Fitz
LB: Napo
LB: Gardner
DB: Ismaeli
DB: Godwin
DB: Campbell
DB: McManus

Special Teams:
K: Budzien
P: Burton
KOR: Mark
Punt R: Gissendaner

Head Coach: Fitz
DC: Hankwitz
OC: Wilson

 

[stpaulcat]

rUse only players that you actually saw play at Ryan. For instance, I can't include Otto Graham or Mike A.
Let's see how this changes over time and if any old timers would include more modern players.

Here is mine (since I started watching from 95) from '95 -2018

Offense
QB: Persa
RB: DA1
RB: JJTBC
TE: Dunsmore
FB: Hartl
WR: Bates
WR: Ebert
WR: Carr
OL: Strief
OL: King
OL: Roehl
OL: Keenan (As guard)
OL: Janus

Defense:
DE: Howard
DE: Daily
DT: Castillo
DT: Rice
LB: Fitz
LB: Paddy (Just the 3 best, regardless of position)
LB: Gardner
DB: Hadaufi Ishmaili
DB: McManus
DB: Brian Peters
DB: Matthew Harris

Special Teams:
K: Budzien
P: Punter from '96
KOR: Mark
Punt R: Musso

Head Coach: Fitz

Can't believe you left off Godwin. Without him in the game, we were a different team.