Hazed and Amuzed Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 You know today I was talking to some and friends about playing pickup games when we were in High School and it occured to me that we have a lot of talent comming out of where I'm from. I'm 28 and have lived in West Palm Beach most of my life. I remember playing pick-up games in the Riveara Beach area (not the greatest of areas) that involved Fred Taylor, Reidel Anthony, James Jackson, Johnny Rutledge, Anquin Boldin, Vince Wolfork and Vinny Sutherland. There were a group of younger kids that wanted to play but we never let them. It wasn't untill today during conversation That I relized in that group of kids were Devin Hester and Santonio Holmes. Needles to say Friday night games are a big deal around here. I was wondering if anyone else has stories of playing pickup games w/ players who were NFL bound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 pete holohan and tim green from my little bayberry community in Liverpool NY, chris gedney, chris richardson and a few others also came out of that area as well but they were a bit younger than me You know today I was talking to some and friends about playing pickup games when we were in High School and it occured to me that we have a lot of talent comming out of where I'm from. I'm 28 and have lived in West Palm Beach most of my life. I remember playing pick-up games in the Riveara Beach area (not the greatest of areas) that involved Fred Taylor, Reidel Anthony, James Jackson, Johnny Rutledge, Anquin Boldin, Vince Wolfork and Vinny Sutherland. There were a group of younger kids that wanted to play but we never let them. It wasn't untill today during conversation That I relized in that group of kids were Devin Hester and Santonio Holmes. Needles to say Friday night games are a big deal around here. I was wondering if anyone else has stories of playing pickup games w/ players who were NFL bound. 808214[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richmond_Bills Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 You know today I was talking to some and friends about playing pickup games when we were in High School and it occured to me that we have a lot of talent comming out of where I'm from. I'm 28 and have lived in West Palm Beach most of my life. I remember playing pick-up games in the Riveara Beach area (not the greatest of areas) that involved Fred Taylor, Reidel Anthony, James Jackson, Johnny Rutledge, Anquin Boldin, Vince Wolfork and Vinny Sutherland. There were a group of younger kids that wanted to play but we never let them. It wasn't untill today during conversation That I relized in that group of kids were Devin Hester and Santonio Holmes. Needles to say Friday night games are a big deal around here. I was wondering if anyone else has stories of playing pickup games w/ players who were NFL bound. 808214[/snapback] I played HS ball with Jamie and Darren Sharper and also Shawn Barber. They are all younger than me, but I remember that Darren Sharper was the smallest kid on JV and got picked on terribly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinandjokin Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 I played hoops in a summer league on a team with Damone Brown. He's from Buffalo and played at Cuse, and had a cup of coffee in the NBA with the Sixers. He was easily the best basketball player I played with or against. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBTG81 Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Darien Barnes, the FB on Dallas. He's a cool guy. I've also been in classes with LJ Smith (Philly) and our very own Ryan Neil. LJ was funny, always cracking jokes and stuff like that. Ryan was very quiet. Very nice, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catholic Guilt Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 I play ball with Tim Biakabutka. He can still run a 4.4 40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 I play with Tim Biakabutka balls. He can still run a 4.4 40. 808326[/snapback] Fixed.... With you chasing him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taterhill Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 I got dunked on by Mike Mamula....I think he had a mustache in 11th grade... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinandjokin Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 I got dunked on by Mike Mamula....I think he had a mustache in 11th grade... 808518[/snapback] I met one of tater's buddies at a Sabres game last year who said he dunked on me in high school. I didn't remember that specific incident, but I've played in thousands of basketball games, organized and pickup, and I top out at 5'11". I'm not sure the "I've Dunked on S'n'J" club is too exclusive! (BTW tater, it must've been a close game or else I would've fouled that bastard hard!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazed and Amuzed Posted October 18, 2006 Author Share Posted October 18, 2006 BTW Boldin is the best athlete hands down over any of those guys. The guy played QB in HS along w/ playing corner and he was awesome at both I mean AWESOME. I wish I had stats but I seen him make some amazing plays. He layed such a hit on Travis Henry in this one playoff game that Henry had to sit the rest of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUFootball29 Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Lets see, went to school with a bunch of the WVU guys that played from 2001-2004. Rasheed Marshall lived in the apartment next to me for a year. Quincy Wilson was a pretty cool guy I got to know in class. Chris Henry is the biggest thug wanna-be I ever met, glad he got booted from the team. Played hoops with Mike Gansey and Pat Beilen at the rec center a few times. A junior college buddy of mine went on to play in Croatia's Pro basketball league, Rok Smaka...tried to get him to walk on at WVU, but he didnt. Theres my little claim to fame I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 I got dunked on by Mike Mamula....I think he had a mustache in 11th grade... I played football, baseball etc. with Mike (2nd cousins). I played basketball against Eric Eberz, who played at Nova. Thats about it tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungee Jumper Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 I never played sports with anyone...but a guy I work with played WR in high school with Andre Reed as his QB, and is still good friends with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taterhill Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 I never played sports with anyone...809423[/snapback] Truly shocking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungee Jumper Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Truly shocking 809426[/snapback] Never would have called that, hmm? Actually, I did play soccer for a good number of years. Field was big enough that I didn't have to associate too closely with anyone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazed and Amuzed Posted October 19, 2006 Author Share Posted October 19, 2006 Lets see, went to school with a bunch of the WVU guys that played from 2001-2004. Rasheed Marshall lived in the apartment next to me for a year. Quincy Wilson was a pretty cool guy I got to know in class. Chris Henry is the biggest thug wanna-be I ever met, glad he got booted from the team. Played hoops with Mike Gansey and Pat Beilen at the rec center a few times. A junior college buddy of mine went on to play in Croatia's Pro basketball league, Rok Smaka...tried to get him to walk on at WVU, but he didnt. Theres my little claim to fame I guess. 809319[/snapback] My sisters ex-boyfriend is WVU's punter, Scott something. Really nice kid a little too clingy she said though. I got to wear his Big East champoinship ring a few months ago. Its too bad she broke up w/him I'd like to wear his national champ ring if they go all the way. I told him I'd date him if he makes it to the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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