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Once in a generation talent - spinoff ....
Posted on 1/27/14 at 11:36 am
Posted on 1/27/14 at 11:36 am
Who has been your team's "once in a generation talent"?
For Georgia - Herschel frickin' Walker is pretty much the only obvious one. I think AJ Green also qualifies - best we've ever had at the position (sorry Hines) and best we probably ever will have. David Pollack should also be in the discussion.
Anyway, the discussion about the Heisman winning QBs in the other thread made me think about other positions and who was/is truly "once in a generation" as opposed to just "really, really good".
For Georgia - Herschel frickin' Walker is pretty much the only obvious one. I think AJ Green also qualifies - best we've ever had at the position (sorry Hines) and best we probably ever will have. David Pollack should also be in the discussion.
Anyway, the discussion about the Heisman winning QBs in the other thread made me think about other positions and who was/is truly "once in a generation" as opposed to just "really, really good".
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Posted on 1/27/14 at 11:38 am to GoldenDawg
Raphael Palmeiro. 
Posted on 1/27/14 at 11:38 am to GoldenDawg
Eli Manning.
Posted on 1/27/14 at 11:38 am to skirpnasty
Jacob Coker
Posted on 1/27/14 at 11:39 am to GoldenDawg
We're only talking football right?
I will say Tommy Casanova. Billy Cannon would be a good choice as well.
I will say Tommy Casanova. Billy Cannon would be a good choice as well.
Posted on 1/27/14 at 11:39 am to GoldenDawg
Outside of Pistol Pete and Shaq...Kevin Faulk was pretty special plus 13 years in NFL.
Posted on 1/27/14 at 11:39 am to GoldenDawg
Patrick Willis for Ole Miss was one of the most talented linebackers I have ever seen in person. He could fly around the field and would lay the wood on anybody.
Posted on 1/27/14 at 11:40 am to dbt_Geaux_Tigers_196
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.Kevin Faulk
As a Pats fan. Thanks.
Posted on 1/27/14 at 11:40 am to GoldenDawg
I'd have to say Julio Jones was for us. Derrick Thomas for sure, Ozzie Newsome and Joe Namath maybe.
Posted on 1/27/14 at 11:40 am to BamaDoc14
Posted on 1/27/14 at 11:40 am to InstiGator Greg
Posted on 1/27/14 at 11:41 am to skirpnasty
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Raphael Palmeiro.
Fine - I can go with other sports. For Georgia basketball it's gotta be Dominique Wilkins. And that's about it.
But that's enough. 
Posted on 1/27/14 at 11:41 am to GoldenDawg
Bo Jackson is the ultimate once in a lifetime athlete in terms of complete package
I truly believe that until Cammy Cam came. So now we have two from Auburn
Herschel is not once in a generation because Bo came right after and was more talented
I truly believe that until Cammy Cam came. So now we have two from Auburn
Herschel is not once in a generation because Bo came right after and was more talented
Posted on 1/27/14 at 11:41 am to GoldenDawg
Bo Jackson and Frank Thomas
Both were incredible two sport players
Both were incredible two sport players
Posted on 1/27/14 at 11:41 am to GoldenDawg
I know there will be those that disagree, probably even a good faction that will bash me for this...
But Honey Badger. We aren't talking about who is really good. Not even saying he was the best player weve had at his position. But what made him so great was this insane level of inherent talent/instincts.
We are talking about that kind of talent that comes along and is unlike anything else. No one, NO ONE has the kind of ball instincts that kid has. The closest comparisons to him are ed reed who is a solid 20 years older?
Hate me, hate him, idc... he is a once in a generation talent.
But Honey Badger. We aren't talking about who is really good. Not even saying he was the best player weve had at his position. But what made him so great was this insane level of inherent talent/instincts.
We are talking about that kind of talent that comes along and is unlike anything else. No one, NO ONE has the kind of ball instincts that kid has. The closest comparisons to him are ed reed who is a solid 20 years older?
Hate me, hate him, idc... he is a once in a generation talent.
Posted on 1/27/14 at 11:41 am to GoldenDawg
I wasn't alive when Hershel Walker played so I am going to go with AJ Green.
Posted on 1/27/14 at 11:42 am to GoldenDawg
Basketball: Marshall Henderson.
Baseball: I have no clue. In my lifetime probably Drew Pomeranz.
Baseball: I have no clue. In my lifetime probably Drew Pomeranz.
Posted on 1/27/14 at 11:42 am to GoldenDawg
Derrick Thomas. Haven't seen a player of his caliber, at that position, since.
Posted on 1/27/14 at 11:43 am to GenesChin
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Herschel is once in a generation because Bo came right after and was not as talented
FIFY.
Posted on 1/27/14 at 11:43 am to InstiGator Greg
Tough call.
Mcfadden is the easy answer but there will never be another Matt Jones at Arkansas. He was a freak.
Mcfadden is the easy answer but there will never be another Matt Jones at Arkansas. He was a freak.
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