Junction City Athletics

[Pick_DA_EAGLES]

those are some impressive numbers. looking at them really makes one respect what barton did. i dont think we will ever see that again.

[bleudog]

James Anderson article from 11/14/09 EDNT:  CLICK HERE

[bleudog]

Kevin has returned from his back injury and looks like he got some playing time.  Finished second in tackles today in a win over the Rams.

Chicago       Tack Ast PD   
J. Williams    13    5   2   
K. Payne        7    1   2 

[bleudog]

Kevin has returned from his back injury and looks like he got some playing time.  Finished second in tackles today in a win over the Rams.

Chicago       Tack Ast PD   
J. Williams    13    5   2   
K. Payne        7    1   2 

AP photo in the EDNT:  CLICK HERE

[bleudog]

Feature in the Monday EDNT about the 2009 football team:  CLICK HERE

Congratulations to Jacob on receiving the Burlsworth award.

As noted in the feature, "According to the official website, "Each year every high school football program in Arkansas nominates one player from their team to receive the Brandon Burlsworth award. This player should be of good moral character and demonstrate a desire to excel in the class room. This award recognizes the student athlete who puts their team first and is not looking to just draw attention to themselves. ..."

As I understand it, some schools give out Burlsworth awards each year as part of their awards program.  Junction City does not participate in this award.  The particular award Jacob won was was different from the "every school" award. 

The award given in the championship game is voted on by a group of invited coaches and others in the press box who were on hand to watch the championship game.  The Burlsworth site was recently updated.  The older site better defined the two award types and said this about the particular award given in the championship game:  "The award is based on performance during the game, character and a willingness to put the team first.  The award is given to a player from each team."  This can still be seen if you click on the year links on the page below.  The previous site also had pictures of recipients from the championship games.

Previous winners from Junction City were:

2008 - Byran Jones
2006 - Shay Barnette
2003 - Charlie Honza

http://www.brandonburlsworth.org/awards.html

Congratulations to all JC recipients and others who have been so recognized in their school's title game(s).

[bleudog]

The Oklahoma State - Stanford game is scheduled to be on Fox Sports tonight at 10:00.  Might be on one of the areas some of you can see.

http://www.okstate.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/121409aaa.html

[bleudog]

The Oklahoma State - Stanford game is scheduled to be on Fox Sports tonight at 10:00.  Might be on one of the areas some of you can see.

http://www.okstate.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/121409aaa.html

Ended up being on Fox Sports MidWest.  James did JC proud.

http://www.okstate.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/121709aaa.html

[bleudog]

Look at the last team in their national top 1,000.

http://calpreps.com/2009/ratings/National_all.htm

Hey, there are over 15,000 teams they look at.

[bleudog]

Byran Jones named finalist for the News-Times Football Player of the Year:

CLICK HERE

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[Pick_DA_EAGLES]

Byran Jones named finalist for the News-Times Football Player of the Year:

CLICK HERE

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great read on the young man, good luck to him. i hope he wins the award.

[The Infidel]

I don't think he will have to worry about being red-shirted. He will be playing if not starting somewhere next fall. Hopefully he'll get to replace Malcolm Shepard next season!

[bleudog]

Alan Turner named finalist for the News-Times Football Player of the Year:

CLICK HERE

Sorry folks, picture only.  The link to the article isn't working right.

[footballfan]

By TONY BURNS
Sports Editor
Junction City football coach David Carpenter sat with Alan Turner last week, looking at game-film from the Dragons' championship season. Turner was putting together a highlight film to send to college coaches. Looking back at some of his past games brought back pleasant memories of plays long-since forgotten.
"Yeah, some plays I didn't remember until I saw them," said Turner with a smile. "It looked all right."
As great as some of his exploits were, it's still understandable how they could be forgotten. With his speed, they happened so fast, they were often over before you realized what happened.
"You really forget through the year how many 65 (yard) plus runs the young man has had until you start watching," said Carpenter.
A blur on the field, perhaps a slow-motion or rewind button is the only way to appreciate what Turner did this season. His numbers alone certainly don't provide a true measure of his accomplishments.
The senior rushed for 1,059 yards and 12 touchdowns - pedestrian numbers for a back drawing interest from the likes of Auburn and Ole Miss. But, the bulk of his statistics were compiled during the first half of games where the Dragons outscored their opponents 305-26.
"When we blow teams out, I knew I wasn't going to get to carry the ball that much anyway but as long as we're winning, I don't care," said Turner, who said he doesn't bother explaining his statistics to others. "Most of them know that we have blowouts and I usually don't play that much."
Turner averaged an eye-popping 10.28 yards per carry and an incredible 48.1 yards per kick return. Overall, he averaged 12.8 yards every time he touched the football.
"He's definitely one of the good running backs that's come through here," said Carpenter. "He hasn't had as many yards as a lot of our other running backs, but in the regular season he didn't have but 55 carries the whole 9-game season. You break down 55 totes in nine games, that's not many carries. In one ball game, he had three touchdowns and never carried the ball one time on offense. He had a kickoff return, an interception return and a punt return and he didn't even go out on offense."
In addition to Turner's 12 rushing touchdowns, he returned both kickoffs he touched for touchdowns and one of his four punt returns for another score.
Not bad considering his best position might be defense. As a run-stuffing strong safety, he recorded 67.5 tackles with seven interceptions. He returned two of the interceptions for touchdowns.
"A lot of (colleges) are looking at him as the strong safety," said Carpenter. "We sent game films to Auburn and Ole Miss and they want some highlight films to look at to get a quick overview. Of course Ouachita, SAU, Arkansas Tech and (Arkansas State) are all looking. I won't know exactly until next week."
Turner feels comfortable on either side of the ball at both running back or safety.
"It really don't matter, I like both of them. Wherever they put me, I'll play," said Turner, who then added, "I like strong safety. I like to hit."
Also a standout in basketball and track and field, Turner has moved from sport-to-sport-to-sport throughout his career. After Junction City won the state football championship on Saturday, he was on the basketball court before his football gear was even put away.
"They gave me the weekend off and then Monday I started practicing basketball," said Turner, who said the thought of focusing on one sport did enter his mind.
"I did when I was younger but it doesn't really matter because you're still going to lift," he said. "I just like playing sports. I always knew football was my number-one sport. I just like playing all of them."
Turner is the two-time defending 2A state champion in the 200 meters and was third in state in the 100. He is the conference champion in both the 100 and 200. The physicality is what drove him to football.
"I like contact. When we were younger, we would always play tackle football when we were in like the second and third grade," he said.
Turner's speed might be his most talked-about attribute, however. His coach said he's also shown leadership, especially as a senior.
"Very talented young man - he enjoys not just playing the game but trying to learn the game, which makes a difference because when we were trying to get different coverages going on back there, he would definitely get to understand where everybody was. He would make sure he had his area covered," said Carpenter.
"He was very valuable on both sides. He's one of those guys, when he graduates you're losing about five people because of all the different things he did for us."
Although soft-spoken, Turner carries himself with an air of confidence. When a photographer showed up in Junction City, it was Turner who found an assistant coach to open up the fieldhouse and get the jerseys. It was Turner who called teammate Byran Jones to the fieldhouse for the photo session. It was Turner who did all of this while in the middle of basketball practice.
"One of the other things about him is the classroom. He's a good student," said Carpenter. "He's eligible to go right on into college. He's got over a three-point G.P.A. He works just as hard in the classroom if not harder than he does in his athletics. Right now, we finished up football the other night and now he's over in basketball. As soon as we get through with that he goes into track. To do all that and still maintain the high grade point average he does is super."
Turner is turning his attention to recruiting. He plans to visit Ole Miss, Auburn and OBU with more visits pending.
"I want to look at the surroundings and how the coaches treat you," he said.
He's also focused on the upcoming basketball season, which tips off soon for the Dragons. He still managed a quick second to pause and reflect on Junction City's back-to-back state championships in football.
"After the first one we won, all the juniors who were becoming seniors talked about 'we gotta win next year'," said Turner. "If we didn't win, it was going to be a failure to the season because of what we did the year before. I thought last year would be sweeter but I believe this year was, just because we had a little setback earlier during the season. Then to come back and win in the state championship and to go back-to-back, it was pretty special."

[bleudog]

Anybody out there see the January 1 front page of the EDNT sport section?

Somebody named Carter Bryant, who was identified as a "former standout in football and soccer at El Dorado High School," wrote a piece titled "Murphy deserves News-Times Player of the Year."

The thing went beyond the examples that have been referenced already in this thread about Jones and Turner.  The other nominees (Murphy, Landsdell and Midyett) have already recieved features like Jones and Turner had.  Bryant's feature read like it should have been in the Letters to the Editor section.  Anybody know if the other nominees for the award will receive "hugger" recommendations?

[cuz]

Don't think that will happen dog hope I'm wrong. If not it sure is a bias. Another front page article in the sport section isn't fair unless there going to feature all of the players. Jones winning MVP in the WMS, and playing both ways really says it all.........................

[gatecrasher]

Murphy had a banner year, but even as an El Do fan it's hard to argue with Jones' performance.

He single-handedly took over the title game against Bearden in the 4th quarter....

[bleudog]

Murphy had a banner year, but even as an El Do fan it's hard to argue with Jones' performance.

He single-handedly took over the title game against Bearden in the 4th quarter....

Just to make sure nobody gets the wrong impression, my earlier post was in no way meant to insinuate Murphy is not a deserving candidate for the award.  I was just questioning the extra press he appears at this point to be receiving.

Hey GCF, I started a thread in General Sports about the 2009 Landers award.  Don't know if you opened it or not, but Murphy is a candidate for that award also.  KATV is asking for votes from the public on their site and the link in the thread will take you there.

[gatecrasher]

I saw it....completely forgot about it actually.....

While I think Murphy can stake a large claim to the award, I believe Byran Jones is the state's best player. Period.

[cuz]

All the players mentioned are definitely deserving or they wouldn't of been nominated.but like GCF said and I agree Byran basically shut down Bearden's running game especially in the last quarter and to be MVP twice says a lot more people agree with that than us..................

[heavy duty]

Whoever said that should've been a letter to the editor was probably correct. It was just an El Dorado fan voicing his opinion. I'm sure Junction City fans and Parkers Chapel fans can do the same.

[xtremewildcat]

Could someone please tell me how in the he...   did a freakin punter win the defensive player of the year? Oh yea, it was the Arkansas Butt Wipe paper, who hired one bone headed jacka.. to give out those awards. What an idiot.

[Wilson]

yeah....we already been over that about the punter......it makes no sense whatsoever.    Especially considering he didnt even get the nod as the best punter in the state when the specialists were named.

Makes no sense

[footballfan]

from what i was told there was a debate as to whether the piece about murphy should run as a letter or in sports. they went with it in sports. Someone in that department told me that if anyone wants to run a "counter-opinion" piece, in other words backing another player for the top award, that it would run as well. there ya go.

[bleudog]

from what i was told there was a debate as to whether the piece about murphy should run as a letter or in sports. they went with it in sports. Someone in that department told me that if anyone wants to run a "counter-opinion" piece, in other words backing another player for the top award, that it would run as well. there ya go.

Let's see:

1)  3 time all-state selection,
2)  2 time state championship MVP,
3)  Burlsworth Award winner in 2008 championship game,
4)  State Farm 2A defensive player of the year,
5)  Two way position player (Has also kicked),
6)  Second highest rated college prospect in the state of Arkansas,
7)  Could be the most recruited football player to ever come out of Union County (not sure about that one but thought I'd take a chance ).


I would respectively submit the following for publication: 

Murphy Jones Deserves News-Times Player of the Year

Duh.  Enough said.   

[cuz]

+100 GOOD POST DOGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG............................

[cuz]

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<br />from what i was told there was a debate as to whether the piece about murphy should run as a letter or in sports. they went with it in sports. Someone in that department told me that if anyone wants to run a "counter-opinion" piece, in other words backing another player for the top award, that it would run as well. there ya go.<br />

<br /><br />Let's see:<br /><br />1)  3 time all-state selection,<br />2)  2 time state championship MVP,<br />3)  Burlsworth Award winner in 2008 championship game,<br />4)  State Farm 2A defensive player of the year,<br />5)  Two way position player (Has also kicked),<br />6)  Second highest rated college prospect in the state of Arkansas,<br />7)  Could be the most recruited football player to ever come out of Union County (not sure about that one but thought I'd take a chance<img src="http://fearlessfriday.com/yabbse/Smileys/classic/grin.gif"; border="0" alt="" title="" onresizestart="return false;" id="smiley_1_grin.gif" /> ). <br /><br /><br />I would respectively submit the following for publication:  <br /><br /><b><strike>Murphy</strike> Jones Deserves News-Times Player of the Year<br /><br />Duh.  Enough said.</b>  <img src="http://fearlessfriday.com/yabbse/Smileys/classic/rolleyes.gif"; border="0" alt="" title="" onresizestart="return false;" id="smiley_2_rolleyes.gif" /><br /><br />

[cuz]

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<br />from what i was told there was a debate as to whether the piece about murphy should run as a letter or in sports. they went with it in sports. Someone in that department told me that if anyone wants to run a "counter-opinion" piece, in other words backing another player for the top award, that it would run as well. there ya go.<br />

<br /><br />Let's see:<br /><br />1)  3 time all-state selection,<br />2)  2 time state championship MVP,<br />3)  Burlsworth Award winner in 2008 championship game,<br />4)  State Farm 2A defensive player of the year,<br />5)  Two way position player (Has also kicked),<br />6)  Second highest rated college prospect in the state of Arkansas,<br />7)  Could be the most recruited football player to ever come out of Union County (not sure about that one but thought I'd take a chance<img src="<a href="http://fearlessfriday.com/yabbse/Smileys/classic/grin.gif"; class="bbc_link new_win" target="_blank">http://fearlessfriday.com/yabbse/Smileys/classic/grin.gif</a>"; border="0" alt="" title="" onresizestart="return false;" id="smiley_1_grin.gif" /> ). <br /><br /><br />I would respectively submit the following for publication:  <br /><br /><b><strike>Murphy</strike> Jones Deserves News-Times Player of the Year<br /><br />Duh.  Enough said.</b>  <img src="<a href="http://fearlessfriday.com/yabbse/Smileys/classic/rolleyes.gif"; class="bbc_link new_win" target="_blank">http://fearlessfriday.com/yabbse/Smileys/classic/rolleyes.gif</a>"; border="0" alt="" title="" onresizestart="return false;" id="smiley_2_rolleyes.gif" /><br /><br />

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Jones did the kick-offs for 3 years and kicked all the extra points till his senior year, quite impressive for a 285 pound of. and def. lineman. Haven't seen your post in the News Times yet dogg..............

[bleudog]

   "Four coaches from the Arkansas Razorbacks football team came courting in Junction City on Wednesday, spending part of the day visiting with senior defensive lineman Byran Jones.

    Arkansas head coach Bobby Petrino used his one allowed visit to meet with Jones, according to Dragons' head coach and athletic director David Carpenter. Head coaches are allowed just one visit at a high school while assistant coaches can visit recruits more often.

    Joining Petrino in Junction Wednesday were recruiter and assistant coach Tim Horton, defensive tackles coach Bobby Allen and newly hired assistant Steve Caldwell......"

Rest of the article from the the EDNT about other JC and Union County recruits:  CLICK HERE

[gatecrasher]

Friend of mine down there e-mailed me on facebook and told me Bobby Petrino and Willy Robinson were in Junction City most of the day yesterday......

[cuz]

Actually, it was Bob Petrino, Tim Horton,Bobby Allen, and Steve Caldwell. They came to see Byran and Allen. They both had just got back from Auburn. Arkansas has better get after it if they want Byran, his visit to the campus must be successful or they want have a chance, also he would like to go with Allan along. That would be a + for Arkansas as he would benefit them either way OFF. OR DEF...........

[JC back-2-back]

Actually, it was Bob Petrino, Tim Horton,Bobby Allen, and Steve Caldwell. They came to see Byran and Allen. They both had just got back from Auburn. Arkansas has better get after it if they want Byran, his visit to the campus must be successful or they want have a chance, also he would like to go with Allan along. That would be a + for Arkansas as he would benefit them either way OFF. OR DEF...........

And as horrible as the hogs secondary is, Alan should have a big impact soon if he chooses Arkansas.

[cuz]

I think Allan has the speed, size, and dedication to play either side of the ball at any D-1 school. Lord know's the hog's need it on both sides...

[gatecrasher]

We need Byran in the middle of that defensive line.

The Hogs' defense was a joke. It starts up front. Big Baby would play immediately and make a major impact.

[cuz]

Byran Jones and Allan Turner are up on the hill today, let's hope BP can sway them both toward Arkansas. BP also called Coach Carpenter with interest in Kiedarien Ross. Henderson has talked to ROSS also, will be interesting to see what unfolds.................

[footballfan]

Top scorers in NCAA Basketball. Check out who's at No. 9:


Coleman,Houstn   Sr   18   154   25   122   455   25.3
Harangody,NDame   Sr   19   177   20   95   469   24.7
Haynes,UT-Arl   Sr   16   123   38   106   390   24.4
Parakhous,Radfrd   Sr   17   155   3   86   399   23.5
Hazell,S.Hall   Jr   17   129   58   75   391   23.0
Thompson,WashSt   So   19   141   45   106   433   22.8
Holmes,Morgan   Sr   19   125   52   122   424   22.3
Oliver,SnJose   Jr   18   128   28   110   394   21.9
Anderson,OklaSt   Jr   18   121   36   115   393   21.8

[bleudog]

Top scorers in NCAA Basketball. Check out who's at No. 9:


Coleman,Houstn              Sr   25.3
Harangody,NDame          Sr   24.7
Haynes,UT-Arl                 Sr   24.4
Parakhous,Radfrd           Sr   23.5
Hazell,S.Hall                   Jr   23.0
Thompson,WashSt          So  22.8
Holmes,Morgan              Sr   22.3
Oliver,SnJose                Jr   21.9
Anderson,OklaSt        Jr   21.8

OK State vs Kansas State - Saturday 1/23/10 on ESPN360.com

http://espn.go.com/broadband/espn360/schedule?

[paraloma]

Byran Jones and Allan Turner are up on the hill today, let's hope BP can sway them both toward Arkansas. BP also called Coach Carpenter with interest in Kiedarien Ross. Henderson has talked to ROSS also, will be interesting to see what unfolds.................

....Woooo.....Pig....Sooie...?

[outlaw39]

They need to head south and stay purple and gold..........

[bleudog]

They need to head south and stay purple and gold..........

I vote for south, but not that far.  How about staying close to home and wearing blue and red?

[Wilson]

Dickey is supposed to be one heck of recruiter bleu.......I mean he was able to get kids to come to Lubbuck....


If he is smart he tries to get all three of those kids.   He is supposed to be going back to that wide open offense that sent people like Rattay, McCown and Troy Edwards to the NFL.   I think with that offense he will be able to snag a few skill players that otherwise wouldnt give Tech the time of day.


none of the recruiting gurus are confirming it so I am taking it down until its confirmed

[gatecrasher]

I'm gonna look for confirmaton on that....

[Wilson]

like I said in my update.....none of the recruiting gurus are able to confirm it yet.....so until then I am not going to believe it.

[gatecrasher]

I'm waiting on one of their fellow teammates to get back in touch with me....sent them an e-mail earlier....

[cuz]

Byran Jones and Alan Turner signed with Arkansas at 1005 this morning and will both be Hogs this fall. Kiedarian Ross signed with Henderson. I wish all these 3 young men the best of luck in the future.

[Astate37]

It's great to see some small town guys get the recognition they deserve.  I know you'll all represent JC well, Congrats fellas!!!

[paraloma]

I hope Alan Turner returns punts.  I need a new man crush since Dallas Washington graduated.

[bleudog]

Would have liked to have seen them as LTU Dawgs, but good luck to the young men as UAF Hawgs. 

[Classof91]

Would have liked to have seen them as LTU Dawgs, but good luck to the young men as UAF Hawgs. 

Man this is awesome!  So often our greatest talent and kids leave Arkansas, but now we get to keep these two at home!  I'm gonna pull for these two young men like they were from my own home town (Bearden)!  JC, as well as all of 8-2A should be very proud! 

[gatecrasher]

Would have liked to have seen them as LTU Dawgs, but good luck to the young men as UAF Hawgs. 

WOO PIG SOOIEE!!!!!!

Jones will provide an immediate upgrade on the defensive line....and I see Turner returning punts/kickoffs.....

[cuz]

By the way Gate, those hats in the picture didn't come out till after they all announced and signed. Coach Carpenter then walked out and gave it to Big B and Alan. Kiedarian's hat didn't make it. All three boy's were as nervous as a cat on a hot tin roof. I was proud to witness it all first hand, hope all three do well..