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SEC athletes who are considered tGOAT in their sport
Posted on 5/1/14 at 12:49 am
Posted on 5/1/14 at 12:49 am
Watching a rerun of SEC Storied on Abby Wambach got me thinking about which other sec players are considered the best ever.
- Abby Wambach (from UF) is the greatest women's soccer player in the world. Better than all of the Brazilians, Mia Hamm, etc. I know most on here don't care, but that's a pretty awesome accomplishment for UF & tSEC to claim.
- While there isn't a unanimous GOAT in football, I consider Peyton Manning the best QB in nfl history.
- Emmitt Smith is the all-time leading rusher in nfl history.
- Shaq is the best center and most dominant player in NBA history (imo).
- Ryan Lochte has the 2nd most olympic medals in swimming all-time, behind some guy named Michael Phelps.
Which other SEC athletes belong in this elite group....I don't care which sport it is either (except quidditch LSU)
Eta: and this is strictly speaking on a professional level. So Tim Tebow does not qualify for this thread, as he is only the greatest college football player of all-time.
- Abby Wambach (from UF) is the greatest women's soccer player in the world. Better than all of the Brazilians, Mia Hamm, etc. I know most on here don't care, but that's a pretty awesome accomplishment for UF & tSEC to claim.
- While there isn't a unanimous GOAT in football, I consider Peyton Manning the best QB in nfl history.
- Emmitt Smith is the all-time leading rusher in nfl history.
- Shaq is the best center and most dominant player in NBA history (imo).
- Ryan Lochte has the 2nd most olympic medals in swimming all-time, behind some guy named Michael Phelps.
Which other SEC athletes belong in this elite group....I don't care which sport it is either (except quidditch LSU)
Eta: and this is strictly speaking on a professional level. So Tim Tebow does not qualify for this thread, as he is only the greatest college football player of all-time.
This post was edited on 5/1/14 at 12:55 am
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Posted on 5/1/14 at 12:51 am to UFownstSECsince1950
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Posted on 5/1/14 at 12:52 am to UFownstSECsince1950
John Hannah is probably the GOAT lineman.
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Posted on 5/1/14 at 12:52 am to UFownstSECsince1950
quote:Not this guy.
Ryan Lochte
Honestly, the only person on your list who is even arguably the GOAT in their sport is Wambach, though I would still take Hamm.
This post was edited on 5/1/14 at 1:03 am
Posted on 5/1/14 at 12:53 am to UFownstSECsince1950
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I consider Peyton Manning the best QB in nfl history.
Posted on 5/1/14 at 12:54 am to UFownstSECsince1950
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- Shaq is the best center and most dominant player in NBA history (imo).
Posted on 5/1/14 at 1:00 am to UFownstSECsince1950
Peak shaq is probably the greatest center of all time, but if we consider actual level of play throughout their entire career? Give me Kareem
Posted on 5/1/14 at 1:01 am to UFownstSECsince1950
I agree with Shaq being the most dominate. I would also add Pistol in as the most talented basketball player. I would not call him the best player though.
Eta: didn't read the edit, but I will still keep Pistol up there.
Extremely talented, just not really a team player, from what I have heard.
Eta: didn't read the edit, but I will still keep Pistol up there.
Extremely talented, just not really a team player, from what I have heard.
This post was edited on 5/1/14 at 1:03 am
Posted on 5/1/14 at 1:04 am to Crimson G
LSU definitely dominates women's track
Muna Lee-7-time national champion, 12 time SEC champion, 20 timr all-american
Kimberlyn Duncan-7 time national champion, 12 time SEC champion, 14 time All-American
Had Xavier Carter not gone pro in track so early and not been such a shithead, he would have been arguably the greatest of all time. In TWO seasons, he won 7 NCAA titles and was a 10-time All American. What a shame and the true definition of a world class talent. To think as a sophomore, he broke Jessie Owens' single meet NCAA title record. Unreal. Also a shame he couldn't catch a football to save his life. UGA fans, in case you do not remember, he was the einstein who took a knee at the 1 yard line in 2004. UGA was out for blood that day
Also, I guess I am just going by NCAA history. Duncan is young into her career, so she could end up the best of all time. Carter will never get the chance.
As far as all time, Shaq probably is the best center of all time. Jamarcus russell was the greatest purp' drankin NFL bust of all time. And maybe Donnie Jones could be the best punter in NFL history? Not too knowledgeable of the all time greats for that one
ETA: Pat Henry
also ETA: Dawn Sowell was widely considered to be named the fastest woman of all time (even today) but suffered a hamstring injusry in 1989 to end her career. She ran a 10.7 100m dash and 22 flat 200 meter. For anyone who follows track even casually, that is absolutely absurd. She would still be faster than most male athletes who have access to much stronger supplements. She won three national titles at LSU before going pro.
Muna Lee-7-time national champion, 12 time SEC champion, 20 timr all-american
Kimberlyn Duncan-7 time national champion, 12 time SEC champion, 14 time All-American
Had Xavier Carter not gone pro in track so early and not been such a shithead, he would have been arguably the greatest of all time. In TWO seasons, he won 7 NCAA titles and was a 10-time All American. What a shame and the true definition of a world class talent. To think as a sophomore, he broke Jessie Owens' single meet NCAA title record. Unreal. Also a shame he couldn't catch a football to save his life. UGA fans, in case you do not remember, he was the einstein who took a knee at the 1 yard line in 2004. UGA was out for blood that day
Also, I guess I am just going by NCAA history. Duncan is young into her career, so she could end up the best of all time. Carter will never get the chance.
As far as all time, Shaq probably is the best center of all time. Jamarcus russell was the greatest purp' drankin NFL bust of all time. And maybe Donnie Jones could be the best punter in NFL history? Not too knowledgeable of the all time greats for that one
ETA: Pat Henry
also ETA: Dawn Sowell was widely considered to be named the fastest woman of all time (even today) but suffered a hamstring injusry in 1989 to end her career. She ran a 10.7 100m dash and 22 flat 200 meter. For anyone who follows track even casually, that is absolutely absurd. She would still be faster than most male athletes who have access to much stronger supplements. She won three national titles at LSU before going pro.
This post was edited on 5/1/14 at 1:41 am
Posted on 5/1/14 at 1:07 am to UFownstSECsince1950
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So Tim Tebow does not qualify for this thread, as he is only the greatest college football player of all-time.
Posted on 5/1/14 at 1:11 am to tigerbait2010
quote:you typed all that out for nothing. Do any of those people even have an Olympic medal?
LSU definitely dominates women's track Muna Lee-7-time national champion, 12 time SEC champion, 20 timr all-american Kimberlyn Duncan-7 time national champion, 12 time SEC champion, 14 time All-American Had Xavier Carter not gone pro in track so early and not been such a shithead, he would have been arguably the greatest of all time. In TWO seasons, he won 7 NCAA titles and was a 10-time All American. What a shame and the true definition of a world class talent. To think as a sophomore, he broke Jessie Owens' single meet NCAA title record. Unreal. Also a shame he couldn't catch a football to save his life. UGA fans, in case you do not remember, he was the einstein who took a knee at the 1 yard line in 2004. UGA was out for blood that day Also, I guess I am just going by NCAA history. Duncan is young into her career, so she could end up the best of all time. Carter will never get the chance.
Posted on 5/1/14 at 1:12 am to tigerbait2010
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Jamarcus russell was the greatest purp' drankin NFL bust of all time
I was hoping somebody would make a Russell joke.
This post was edited on 5/1/14 at 1:13 am
Posted on 5/1/14 at 1:13 am to Tiger Live2
Pistol Pete?
Most talented basketball player ever?
Come on y'all....this is a serious thread
Most talented basketball player ever?
Come on y'all....this is a serious thread
This post was edited on 5/1/14 at 1:14 am
Posted on 5/1/14 at 1:17 am to UFownstSECsince1950
Derrick Thomas: greatest defensive player of all time in CFB
Posted on 5/1/14 at 1:19 am to UFownstSECsince1950
Everyone knows the Pistol is tGOAT
Posted on 5/1/14 at 1:19 am to UFownstSECsince1950
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you typed all that out for nothing. Do any of those people even have an Olympic medal?
It's late, and I should be studying. I'd rather procrastinate, so for it to be a waste is relative. Mostly it's a few "what could have beens". Muna Lee pretty sure has a bronze medal. In fact I noted they were the best in NCAA history, so halfway through I realized my mistake and explained why I typed it. But hey, Shaq is the best center in NBA history, so there 'ya go.
there's no need to be a douche about it.
ETA: Pretty safe to say Xavier Carter would have won a few Olympic medals had he decided not to get arrested at a gas station for standing on his Range Rover with a gun in each hand, and Dawn Sowell not had her career-ending injury. I guess they'll just settle for the best sprinters in NCAA history.
This post was edited on 5/1/14 at 1:26 am
Posted on 5/1/14 at 1:19 am to UFownstSECsince1950
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Manning is the best QB in NFL history
He's not even the best QB in his own family
Posted on 5/1/14 at 1:24 am to Patton
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Derrick Thomas: greatest defensive player of all time in CFB
Did he make it to the HOF this year? It's an absolute disgrace if he hasn't. Biscuit ate QB's for lunch every Saturday.
Posted on 5/1/14 at 1:31 am to UFownstSECsince1950
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I consider Peyton Manning the best QB in nfl history.
Not sure how the biggest choke artist in NFL history can be GOAT at his position
Posted on 5/1/14 at 1:33 am to UFownstSECsince1950
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Most talented basketball player ever?
Show me the highlights of someone more gifted with a basketball. I didn't say he was the best. Just the most talented with the ball.
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