(04-28-2013 06:09 PM)texasorange Wrote:  

(04-24-2013 03:57 PM)bitcruncher Wrote:  Just in case anyone wants to discuss something other than realignment, since it seems to be over for the time being...

The Original Dual Threat QB

Quote:Go ahead — click on the YouTube video. Check out that quarterback with the long strides and the dragster speed and the rocket-fueled passes. If not for the grainy production value and those crazy high white socks, you would swear you were watching Colin Kaepernick running wild. But that’s not the 49ers dual-threat wunderkind starring on your screen. Nor is it Robert Griffin III, Cam Newton, or Russell Wilson. It is the player who could have — should have — revolutionized the NFL three decades ago.



His name is Reggie Collier, and from 1979-1982 he starred at the University of Southern Mississippi. Alas, instead of being a pioneer at the quarterback position, he began a different trend, that of fantastic college dual-threat quarterbacks who never got the chance to turn the pro game on its ear.

Thanks Bit!! A great find and I remember watching Reggie play. I forgot how amazing he was.

I remember seeing him play as well - on TV of course. However, when I saw that posted on a WVU board, I originally thought it was going to be a story about The Major. It wasn't. I had forgotten about Reggie Collier until I read the story and watched the videos. I found it to be a very interesting read. He was an amazing athlete...

It's too bad he came along way too early to really show his stuff. He'd be a monster in today's NFL...

(04-28-2013 07:11 PM)bitcruncher Wrote:  

(04-28-2013 06:09 PM)texasorange Wrote:  

(04-24-2013 03:57 PM)bitcruncher Wrote:  Just in case anyone wants to discuss something other than realignment, since it seems to be over for the time being...

The Original Dual Threat QB

Quote:Go ahead — click on the YouTube video. Check out that quarterback with the long strides and the dragster speed and the rocket-fueled passes. If not for the grainy production value and those crazy high white socks, you would swear you were watching Colin Kaepernick running wild. But that’s not the 49ers dual-threat wunderkind starring on your screen. Nor is it Robert Griffin III, Cam Newton, or Russell Wilson. It is the player who could have — should have — revolutionized the NFL three decades ago.



His name is Reggie Collier, and from 1979-1982 he starred at the University of Southern Mississippi. Alas, instead of being a pioneer at the quarterback position, he began a different trend, that of fantastic college dual-threat quarterbacks who never got the chance to turn the pro game on its ear.

Thanks Bit!! A great find and I remember watching Reggie play. I forgot how amazing he was.

I remember seeing him play as well - on TV of course. However, when I saw that posted on a WVU board, I originally thought it was going to be a story about The Major. It wasn't. I had forgotten about Reggie Collier until I read the story and watched the videos. I found it to be a very interesting read. He was an amazing athlete...

It's too bad he came along way too early to really show his stuff. He'd be a monster in today's NFL...

I agree he came along too early. I also meant I saw him on TV & remember him from the USFL days. If that guy came along today he would be a 1st round draft choice in the NFL.

(04-24-2013 03:57 PM)bitcruncher Wrote:  Just in case anyone wants to discuss something other than realignment, since it seems to be over for the time being...

The Original Dual Threat QB

Quote:Go ahead — click on the YouTube video. Check out that quarterback with the long strides and the dragster speed and the rocket-fueled passes. If not for the grainy production value and those crazy high white socks, you would swear you were watching Colin Kaepernick running wild. But that’s not the 49ers dual-threat wunderkind starring on your screen. Nor is it Robert Griffin III, Cam Newton, or Russell Wilson. It is the player who could have — should have — revolutionized the NFL three decades ago.



His name is Reggie Collier, and from 1979-1982 he starred at the University of Southern Mississippi. Alas, instead of being a pioneer at the quarterback position, he began a different trend, that of fantastic college dual-threat quarterbacks who never got the chance to turn the pro game on its ear.

I always thought Major Harris was waaay before his time. Would be interesting to see where he would be drafted in today's NFL and how well he could do. Good dude. Comes down on occasion to tailgate and watch the Herd play as well.

(05-04-2013 06:33 AM)MUHERD76 Wrote:  I always thought Major Harris was waaay before his time. Would be interesting to see where he would be drafted in today's NFL and how well he could do. Good dude. Comes down on occasion to tailgate and watch the Herd play as well.

There's no telling where in WV Major will pop up. He's made West Virginia his home, and loves everything about the state...

(05-04-2013 10:57 AM)bitcruncher Wrote:  

(05-04-2013 06:33 AM)MUHERD76 Wrote:  I always thought Major Harris was waaay before his time. Would be interesting to see where he would be drafted in today's NFL and how well he could do. Good dude. Comes down on occasion to tailgate and watch the Herd play as well.

There's no telling where in WV Major will pop up. He's made West Virginia his home, and loves everything about the state...

I remember watching him in some arena football games 6-7 years ago and he still had game late into his 30's. Happy to see him get inducted into the college hall of fame a couple years ago. Certainly deserving.