I attended Winston-Salem State back in this time. He was a pretty good QB for us, and for more context we were a bit of D2 powerhouse, and definitely the best hbcu football program back in those days. In 2012 we made it to the D2 championship game and got smoked by Valdosta state. We had quite a few D1 transfers back between 2010-2014 due to the success on the field and how fun the school was off the field, lots of beautiful women. Thanks for sharing, brought back great memories, and I’m glad Sims is doing well.
Grew up in Winston-Salem. I remember him at Alabama and Virginia. When he came to WSSU I was shocked. Glad to see how his life turned out. Thanks Matt!
We as fans get caught up in the hype and sometimes forget that most of these players are kids and as kids make choices that best for them at that time. Life is hard and like you said you have to grind and grind some more!
I played against Phillip Simms in HS qnd remembered him going to Alabama then Virginia then WSSU. At least he was humble, aware and grateful for his situation that something you can't say about most football players nowadays (college or NFL).
I smoked a few blunts with him at some Alabama parties when we both attended the university. He had this air about him that screamed homesick, you know? In social settings, he just simply didn't seem like he fit in. People forget we were just kids back then. I spoke to him cause i noticed him at a party, a common occurrence for ball players. But you never saw ball players at the white frats cause Tuscaloosa super racist and the fans love black people when we are on the field, but not socially. So black players were routinely at the black frats cause that's the only place to party that accepted everyone regardless of skin color(yes, this was just a little over a decade ago, go figure) . Anyways, he was standing alone, not in the same atire us southerners were in. I follow football and wanted to walk on, even roomed with some ball players so i knew of him, but he whipped out a blunt so quick and lit it, passed it and we barely ever spoke, he was really really quiet. We got along cause I was born in Germany and lived in Japan long before the USA and felt the same culture shock of being in the deep south as him. Good man, I just needed to be round his people. Much love for spotlighting the old homie.
Virginia is no joke academically. Very selective on admissions. They are a public university but near Ivy League in many respects. UVA won’t let athletes major in underwater basket weaving.
Played against him in High School and kept up with him since I was a Bama Fan. I was super surprised after he left Bama to go to UVA and eventually all that happened in his career. He was a pure dawg on the field. I'm happy to see everything is going well for him tho and he's still around the game.
Played with Phil at Winston easily the best QB at winston he was that GUY. Arm talent and unfortunately life and some bad decisions hurt him but he was that guy and is even a greater man he easily would have made it with the Seahawks and cards if not for injuries . S/O for making this video he deserves the love . Couple other guys who went to Winston who deserve the love . D2 is better than nothing ppl shouldn’t disrespect it look at Josh Williams from Fayetteville state . He actually was the starter over AJ until some bs happened
I’m glad you finished it with some positivity because I can’t let you disrespect Phil. I played with Phil at WSSU, first of all put some respect on our name. Phil wasn’t the only former Bama player in our roster that season, and they weren’t the only power 5/ group 5 players on the roster. We were only 2 years removed from D1. Our coaches were great and we were coming off a National Championship game run. Was projected to be back and had Phil not been ineligible that season. We would have easily run the table. At least nine or more players from that team alone sign some form of contract to play either in NFL/CFL. All 32 NFL teams sent scout to our practice at least weekly. So Phil choosing WSSU at the time was no brianer we was the hottest them in D2 football at the time. Them NFL scouts followed him. He was a great guy and leader for us. I have nothing but respect for Phil, but don’t disrespect my school like that..
matt once again another great vid I recommend you do eithier Harrison Bailey (Former 5 Star QB Tennessee) or Jaheel Billingsleey (Former 5 Star TE Bama)
I watched his career since high school and when he transferred to UVA I was like they got a stud and same when he came to WSSU. Thanks Matt for covering these guys I watched through my late teens and early 20s
He had a higher purpose as a 49er fan I respect him immensely and think of all the RB the team drafted to try and replace Frank Gore which likely cost them a SB if they would of used that draft capital better
You should do the story of Sabans first big time QB signee that never saw the field....one Star Javkson. He's gonna be one hell of a trivia question one day lol
I remember him I kept up with his college an highschool career I was pulling for him over aj mccaron he was the first high school recruit I followed thru highschool
I from Winston Salem I definitely remember him transferring to wssu. He spit time with another quarterback on wssu roster. He was the better passer at wssu
Not a FSU fan or a hater either way but I definitely know who Peter Warrick was but had forgotten about him till you mentioned the name. It would be an interesting video to learn about his journey and how it turned out.
Also RTR huge W over UF there’s so many good teams in the SEC that it’s up for grabs I’m from KY and that LSU game was wildly sad and hilarious they had no business losing to a bottom feeder in LSU😂
Terrence Cody started the dynasty if he didn’t block those kicks in 09 we wouldn’t have went to the natty. I remember that game. And I’m sooo glad they didn’t throw the flag when he took his helmet off after blocking that last one. But on some forealness if colt didn’t get hurt in that game Texas would have whooped our ass Roll tide till the day I die
@@BuuSaysRollMfnTide1991 Yessir That was at the rose bowl in cali and Nicks first title. And that’s when the games were played on a Thursday night rather than Monday night. Monday night sucks ass. I think they should do it on a Friday or Saturday night!
I do remember him and originally thought he was from Tx but looked it up and was from Florida. I also remember being excited when he signed but if I remember correctly the talk was that he was somewhat of a project player but might be wrong.
I remember Sims well Milroe kinda reminds me of Sims tbh.. he had 1 good season at Alabama that i don't think matt touched up on.. he was a backup one year but I'm pretty sure he started for a whole year too
Actually I'm sorry I'm getting Phillip & Blake Sims confused with each other I'm pretty sure lol they have the same last name so it's easy to confuse them with each other lol
I WANT TO SEE THE 3 STAR RECRUITS THAT BECOME SUPERSTAR PLAYERS IN COLLEGE that are missed constantly by recruiting ranking services yet they have film 🎥 but to them it doesn't matter do to pushing for popularity ☘️
The problem with many guys is they go to Alabama. Go somewhere where you can play like Pennix. I get that iron vs iron bull they sell to recruits but why would you want to be QB3 at Bama instead of QB1 at Pitt or Louisville?
Also if you look at the stats with the cards he was battling with colt mccoy for that 3rd string spot unfortunately at the last games in the preseason and in the cfl he had shoulder injuries in the last game I believe in the cards game he threw like 3 TDs and balled
4-Star on Rivals. Seem like bad advice. Dont think he was ever going to start. McElroy was hurt going into the national championship. Saban said himself if he couldn’t play, he would pull the redshirt off AJ. So how was Sims going to start over a guy Saban was wiling to play in the national championship game as a true freshman? Sims should’ve gone where he was gonna be guaranteed to start.
Yup so many guys go to these stacked college teams and say I'm gonna play the waiting game and chill until my time comes and unfortunately they just get lost in the shuffle and don't get me wrong sometimes the waiting game can definitely be the right move but I am always of the mindset if possible go somewhere where your gonna get your chance as soon as possible
Matt, if you see this please consider doing a piece on Dallas back up Cooper Rush. For the life of me I cannot figure out why he can't get a chance from another team looking for very good qb. 6 years in Dallas and when Dak went down two years ago Cooper went 4 and 1 losing only to SFran.
It happened all the time before the transfer portal. Randy Moss and Cam Newton went from D1 to D2 and a junior college respectively . This doesn't know college for ball...
If you could actually give some info on Star Jackson that would be cool. I remember when he was supposed to be a huge deal and he never started then went to Georgia State and didn't even start there. Then, he completely disappeared from the public it seems. No social media. No info on him. I've been wondering about him for a while.
this guy was a terrible coach at jr tucker. the most games he ever won in a season was 4.. went 2-8 his two other seasons. I had no idea he was the #1 qb in HS at one point tho... sad he didn't hit his potential as a player. glad he's finding his lane coaching though. wish him the best
Saskatchewan...... say it with me. SAS CATCH U WAN . Some say SAS CATCH E WAN. I love the way you mispronounce sometimes. Its very entertaining , like all your content. Keep it up!!
I love how guys disrespect D2. 😂 Smh, most guys couldn't touch a D2 field.
More than most 😂
D2 is a joke
@@Marvelfan46 your a fool
@@Marvelfan46 😂 Bless your heart.
It's always the guys that have only ever seen an EA pixelated field
I attended Winston-Salem State back in this time. He was a pretty good QB for us, and for more context we were a bit of D2 powerhouse, and definitely the best hbcu football program back in those days. In 2012 we made it to the D2 championship game and got smoked by Valdosta state. We had quite a few D1 transfers back between 2010-2014 due to the success on the field and how fun the school was off the field, lots of beautiful women. Thanks for sharing, brought back great memories, and I’m glad Sims is doing well.
SU you know!
Grew up in Winston-Salem. I remember him at Alabama and Virginia. When he came to WSSU I was shocked. Glad to see how his life turned out. Thanks Matt!
We as fans get caught up in the hype and sometimes forget that most of these players are kids and as kids make choices that best for them at that time. Life is hard and like you said you have to grind and grind some more!
I played against Phillip Simms in HS qnd remembered him going to Alabama then Virginia then WSSU. At least he was humble, aware and grateful for his situation that something you can't say about most football players nowadays (college or NFL).
I smoked a few blunts with him at some Alabama parties when we both attended the university. He had this air about him that screamed homesick, you know? In social settings, he just simply didn't seem like he fit in. People forget we were just kids back then. I spoke to him cause i noticed him at a party, a common occurrence for ball players. But you never saw ball players at the white frats cause Tuscaloosa super racist and the fans love black people when we are on the field, but not socially. So black players were routinely at the black frats cause that's the only place to party that accepted everyone regardless of skin color(yes, this was just a little over a decade ago, go figure) . Anyways, he was standing alone, not in the same atire us southerners were in. I follow football and wanted to walk on, even roomed with some ball players so i knew of him, but he whipped out a blunt so quick and lit it, passed it and we barely ever spoke, he was really really quiet. We got along cause I was born in Germany and lived in Japan long before the USA and felt the same culture shock of being in the deep south as him. Good man, I just needed to be round his people. Much love for spotlighting the old homie.
Dude was a stud in the 757 area he’s now the head football coach at a local high school
What a great story! He made something out of what he knows and the skills he has! Didn't really disappear after all! Huge respect!
Great video and Phillip has been a great friend of mine since he went to Alabama. I really appreciate that you bring him up.
I would also like to see more if this. I got you one that would be a great one to do. My other friend Jimmy Johns QB/RB..
Virginia is no joke academically. Very selective on admissions. They are a public university but near Ivy League in many respects. UVA won’t let athletes major in underwater basket weaving.
They’ll continue to suck in their football then 😂
What a great story! Always good to see people find their real calling! Thanks, Matt! God bless…
Played against him in High School and kept up with him since I was a Bama Fan. I was super surprised after he left Bama to go to UVA and eventually all that happened in his career. He was a pure dawg on the field. I'm happy to see everything is going well for him tho and he's still around the game.
Where did u go to hs?
@TheDirector_ Bethel High School. Played his team in the playoffs and got washed.
@@jhubb91 oh ok I played in stafford in north va
@TheDirector_ oh ok, yeah I heard of them! Pretty cool. What year you graduate?
@@jhubb91 Mountain View to be exact, and I was there 2010-2011, but went back to Florida to finish hs
Played with Phil at Winston easily the best QB at winston he was that GUY. Arm talent and unfortunately life and some bad decisions hurt him but he was that guy and is even a greater man he easily would have made it with the Seahawks and cards if not for injuries . S/O for making this video he deserves the love . Couple other guys who went to Winston who deserve the love . D2 is better than nothing ppl shouldn’t disrespect it look at Josh Williams from Fayetteville state . He actually was the starter over AJ until some bs happened
Great video Matt. Make MORE like this in the off season. I feel like this kind content is your calling. Plus no one else is doing it.
Flemlo raps been doing it for a few years
6-2 is not the ideal size for a qb Matt you have talked about that size being too small at the qb position in other videos! Be consistent my man
Agreed
The 2007 season would make a great story for a long term project. It would need a 30 minute video to do justice
2007 was an awesome year for football in general, NFL and college.
The most you never know what was going to happen season
I’m glad you finished it with some positivity because I can’t let you disrespect Phil. I played with Phil at WSSU, first of all put some respect on our name. Phil wasn’t the only former Bama player in our roster that season, and they weren’t the only power 5/ group 5 players on the roster. We were only 2 years removed from D1. Our coaches were great and we were coming off a National Championship game run. Was projected to be back and had Phil not been ineligible that season. We would have easily run the table. At least nine or more players from that team alone sign some form of contract to play either in NFL/CFL. All 32 NFL teams sent scout to our practice at least weekly. So Phil choosing WSSU at the time was no brianer we was the hottest them in D2 football at the time. Them NFL scouts followed him. He was a great guy and leader for us. I have nothing but respect for Phil, but don’t disrespect my school like that..
matt once again another great vid I recommend you do eithier Harrison Bailey (Former 5 Star QB Tennessee) or Jaheel Billingsleey (Former 5 Star TE Bama)
One of the 757 greats man. Doing his thing with the coaching
I watched his career since high school and when he transferred to UVA I was like they got a stud and same when he came to WSSU. Thanks Matt for covering these guys I watched through my late teens and early 20s
Ppl only care about McCarron's gf
It's a HBCU
Matt, one of my favorite Alabama running backs that no one ever talks about was Glen Coffee. It’d be great if you could do a video about him.
He had a higher purpose as a 49er fan I respect him immensely and think of all the RB the team drafted to try and replace Frank Gore which likely cost them a SB if they would of used that draft capital better
I think you should do a video on Blake sims matt
Yep that also
Facts asap too
There's another player that was supposed to really good for bama named Star Jackson, but he ended up sucking and transferred
GOD Bless the young Man. Great story, and I hope he soars high.
been begging for a McCarron video!! One of the best to ever play IMO
Love stores like this. Way to go Matt.
I honestly clicked on this video thinking it was about Blake Sims (our starter in 2014). Forgot all about this guy.
You should do the story of Sabans first big time QB signee that never saw the field....one Star Javkson. He's gonna be one hell of a trivia question one day lol
I remember him I kept up with his college an highschool career I was pulling for him over aj mccaron he was the first high school recruit I followed thru highschool
Guy reminds me of Lance Harbor in the movie Varsity Blues. He overcomes tremendous adversity and realizes his calling is to be a football coach.
Phil was at OSHS when I played there. Absolute legend in the 757
Side note I thought he was gone go crazy at UVA too cause he had his same WR/RB tandem from High School
What, Matt, what??? Players and now DeBor-ing gets Eli fired. Something is NOT right in T-town!!!!
Trolling on 9000 😂😂🤣
I from
Winston Salem I definitely remember him transferring to wssu. He spit time with another quarterback on wssu roster. He was the better passer at wssu
I know you love your Bama football. Bama transfered a QB in from Washington, a kid named Austin Mack. He played for me in high school. Good kid.
Wow. As i sit here in Chesapeake Va. watching this...still wondering to this day why he chose Alabama. He was the best hs qb ive seen with my 2 eyes.
You should do Florida State legendary WR Peter Warrick.
Not a FSU fan or a hater either way but I definitely know who Peter Warrick was but had forgotten about him till you mentioned the name. It would be an interesting video to learn about his journey and how it turned out.
Please do a video about Eli Gold. Can’t believe Alabama forced him out. Lots of fans are upset.
Hey Matt love the Vids you should do a video on “ Mount Cody” or Trent Richerdson keep up the great work #Mattthe🐐
Also RTR huge W over UF there’s so many good teams in the SEC that it’s up for grabs I’m from KY and that LSU game was wildly sad and hilarious they had no business losing to a bottom feeder in LSU😂
Terrence Cody started the dynasty if he didn’t block those kicks in 09 we wouldn’t have went to the natty. I remember that game. And I’m sooo glad they didn’t throw the flag when he took his helmet off after blocking that last one.
But on some forealness if colt didn’t get hurt in that game Texas would have whooped our ass
Roll tide till the day I die
@@BuuSaysRollMfnTide1991 Yessir That was at the rose bowl in cali and Nicks first title. And that’s when the games were played on a Thursday night rather than Monday night. Monday night sucks ass. I think they should do it on a Friday or Saturday night!
Does anyone remember Alabama backup star Jackson ?
Yep sure most only real hard-core true bama fans do
I do remember him and originally thought he was from Tx but looked it up and was from Florida. I also remember being excited when he signed but if I remember correctly the talk was that he was somewhat of a project player but might be wrong.
I remember Sims well Milroe kinda reminds me of Sims tbh.. he had 1 good season at Alabama that i don't think matt touched up on.. he was a backup one year but I'm pretty sure he started for a whole year too
Actually I'm sorry I'm getting Phillip & Blake Sims confused with each other I'm pretty sure lol they have the same last name so it's easy to confuse them with each other lol
I WANT TO SEE THE 3 STAR RECRUITS THAT BECOME SUPERSTAR PLAYERS IN COLLEGE that are missed constantly by recruiting ranking services yet they have film 🎥 but to them it doesn't matter do to pushing for popularity ☘️
Welcome Back Matt❤Missed Your Show 😢 Although you never responded to any of my messages. Still miss you….#mattstillbegreat
Man what a great story and personally im with the belief that Saban needs to be the next commish of the NCAA.
You do a great job. I was thinking you should do Jeremiah Hunter. He was at Cal and know he is at Washington.
What abt AJ Mcarron
I hope to see him as a coach in the nfl one day !!!
Show Ideas, all VA players Ronald Curry/Aaron Brooks/Tyrod Taylor/EJ Manuel
I go to the school he went to. He’s everywhere in there. Right at the entrance 😂 but I was wondering how he’s doing.
Great story! Glad he has been successful!
ROLL TIDE!!
🐘🐘🐘🐘
The problem with many guys is they go to Alabama. Go somewhere where you can play like Pennix. I get that iron vs iron bull they sell to recruits but why would you want to be QB3 at Bama instead of QB1 at Pitt or Louisville?
Also if you look at the stats with the cards he was battling with colt mccoy for that 3rd string spot unfortunately at the last games in the preseason and in the cfl he had shoulder injuries in the last game I believe in the cards game he threw like 3 TDs and balled
It would be interesting to know what happened to Antonio Alfano.Came to the Buffs after leaving Bama, and never saw the field for us.
He played for the Giants for several years, and has sons named Chris and Matt that played. Then he became broadcaster
That was Phill Sims they are white not black
4-Star on Rivals. Seem like bad advice. Dont think he was ever going to start. McElroy was hurt going into the national championship. Saban said himself if he couldn’t play, he would pull the redshirt off AJ. So how was Sims going to start over a guy Saban was wiling to play in the national championship game as a true freshman? Sims should’ve gone where he was gonna be guaranteed to start.
Yup so many guys go to these stacked college teams and say I'm gonna play the waiting game and chill until my time comes and unfortunately they just get lost in the shuffle and don't get me wrong sometimes the waiting game can definitely be the right move but I am always of the mindset if possible go somewhere where your gonna get your chance as soon as possible
That’s a man right there!! What a story
I remember bro . I was rooting for him to start for bama but it was to much competition their at the time when you think about it
Matt, if you see this please consider doing a piece on Dallas back up Cooper Rush. For the life of me I cannot figure out why he can't get a chance from another team looking for very good qb. 6 years in Dallas and when Dak went down two years ago Cooper went 4 and 1 losing only to SFran.
Give us the aj mccarron vid
yes the saint louis battlehawks qb
He should have made the Arizona Cardinals roster years ago because he looked good in preseason.
@mattbegreat Need a story of andrew zow another qb alot of people don't know about RTR
Well done Matt
The greatest alabama qb of the Nick Saban Era won the job.
“Looks really athletic” 😂
Justin Jefferson’s story how he was a 2 star
It happened all the time before the transfer portal. Randy Moss and Cam Newton went from D1 to D2 and a junior college respectively . This doesn't know college for ball...
Ricky Slade! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️that literally disappeared from the face of the planet
great story, thank you
Wait…I forgot what era we’re talking about. Very few, at that time were throwing ball all over the yard. The exception would have been Urban Meyer
was my coach @ jayem 17-18 cool dude very much appreciate him
If you could actually give some info on Star Jackson that would be cool. I remember when he was supposed to be a huge deal and he never started then went to Georgia State and didn't even start there. Then, he completely disappeared from the public it seems. No social media. No info on him. I've been wondering about him for a while.
757 he a coach now went 2 my rival high school i older but seen him play in high school
Bryan Pata. Not sure if u have done a video about him but would love to hear your thoughts on his story
I swear he keeps saying "Winstom Salen State"
Do one on Star Jackson! He was pretty much the same
He was always slow to process the field . Usually locked on one WR and threw the ball late .
Do a story about ALBERT WHITE!!! Went to Michigan and Missouri
Matt has been researching some 757 high school legends recently 🤔
Make a video about Denard Robinson aka the NCAA 14 cover athlete
Shoelace was an athlete. Terrible qb that was accident prone
Not sure if the people recruiting at the rough riders need a raise or need to be fired…
do a video on louis nix iii former notre dame captain that has an inspiring story w a tragic ending
Great video Matt! I was wondering if you are going to talk about NCAA 25 anytime? #mattbejynxed
What happend to Braxton Miller
Why didn't you just ask him? Why do you not provide any sources?
Do one on Star Jackson next.
I remember in some competition he won longest throw
DUDE WON 2 SUPERBOWLS THIS VIDEO IS STR8 DISRESPECTFUL TAKE THIS VIDEO DOWN
Good story, Matt
IM FROM VA IM LIKE AN HOUR & A HALF FROM WHERE HE'S FROM HE WAS COLD IN HS
Can you please do a story on David Palmer?
Do garret Gilbert, 5 star that committed to Texas in 2008, freshman in 2009.
Lol close on the Sas-chatch-ew-on pronunciation. One love from Ontario Canada
I remember him I was wondering what happened to him!
this guy was a terrible coach at jr tucker. the most games he ever won in a season was 4.. went 2-8 his two other seasons. I had no idea he was the #1 qb in HS at one point tho... sad he didn't hit his potential as a player. glad he's finding his lane coaching though. wish him the best
He tipped off the Defense. Sims licked his fingers before every play. Watch the tape
Great Video..
What happened to Cody Kessler
Oh yeah by the way day three of asking for a Tavon Austin documentary
I’d like to see a what happened to video on Kenny “trill” hill
Saskatchewan...... say it with me. SAS CATCH U WAN . Some say SAS CATCH E WAN. I love the way you mispronounce sometimes. Its very entertaining , like all your content. Keep it up!!