The top Army player of the last 50 years, Round 2B - Vote Here

We have now made it through the first half of Round 2 as we decide the “Top Army Football Player of the last 50 years”.  The voting brought the highest volume we have seen.  And while two of our winner won by a good margin (Mike Mayweather and Lynn Moore), the battles between Don Smith and Willie McMillan, and Mike McElrath and Ron Leshinski were extremely close.  Here are this week’s results (winners are in bold).

#1 Mike Mayweather vs. #16 Caleb Campbell

#9 Lynn Moore vs. #25 Troy Lingley

#12 Don Smith vs. #28 Willie McMillan

(McMillan pulled the upset by less than .03%)

#4 Mike McElrath vs. #13 Ron Leshinski

(Leshinski pulled the upset by less than 2%)

Now it’s time to move to the second half of the second round.  You can download an updated bracket here.

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Now, for this weeks voting.  You can fill in your choices by clicking here.

#2 Charlie Jarvis vs. #18 Greg Gadson

Charlie Jarvis - Army’s number five career rusher with 2,334 yards.  Helped lead Army to a combined 23-5 record in his three years as a starter.  Exceptionally talented, versatile runner, receiver, and blocker.  Had 1,110 yards rushing in 1968 and led team that received a Sugar Bowl invitation.  A starter at fullback for three years.  Played in the Lions American Bowl, Coaches All America game, and East-West Shrine game.  Ran for 253 yards against Boston College in 1968.  Put up huge numbers when Army ran a balanced pro-style offense.

Greg Gadson - A four year letterman and three year starter for the Black Knights, Gadson led the team in tackles for loss in 1987 and 1988.  He is number three all in fumble recoveries with 6.  He was always around the ball and was tenacious on the field.  Stirring leader who lost both legs in Iraq and became the inspirational leader to the New York Giants on their Super Bowl run in 2008.

#7 Rollie Stichweh vs #10 Bob Anderson

Rollie Stichweh - Team Captain in 1964.  Played both directions for the Black Knights. Outstanding team leader who led Army to a win over Navy and Heisman Trophy winner Roger Stabach in 1964, playing almost every play in the game.  Named Sports Illustrated "Back of the Week" in 1964.  Was named to the North-South Shrine game and Coaches All-America game.  He was Army’s all-purpose yards leader in 1964 with 910.

Bob Anderson - A two-time First Team All-America selection.  In 1957, he rushed for 983 yards, second most in Army history at the time, ranked second in the nation with 14 touchdowns and finished seventh in the Heisman Trophy voting. In 1958, he lead Army to the Lambert Cup and their last undefeated season at 8-0-1. Currently, he ranks eighth all-time at Army with 21 career touchdowns and eleventh with 1,887 career rushing yards. A hard-nosed two-way player, Anderson also led the team in interceptions in 1957 and 1958. Selected in the ninth round of the 1960 NFL Draft by the New York Giants.  Red Blaik referred to Anderson as his "stallion."  Elected into the College Football Hall of Fame.

#6 Nate Sassaman vs. #11 Leamon Hall

Nate Sassaman - A defensive back his junior year, Sassaman was converted to quarterback to lead Army’s first wishbone team under Jim Young.  He led Army to an 8-3-1 record, a win in the Cherry Bowl, a Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy, and engineered a game tying drive against Tennessee while playing with cracked ribs. He ran for 1,086 and was known for his toughness, aggressiveness and heart.

Leamon Hall - A three-year starter and Team Captain in 1977, Hall led Army to a 7-4 record in his senior campaign.  Stands second all-time in passing yards for Army with 5,502 yards, and second in completions with 426.  He stands first in career touchdown passes with 38, and had 10 games with 200+ yards passing.  He threw for 15 touchdowns in 1966 and 1977.  Hall was a superb long ball thrower.  Played in the Hula Bowl and East-West Shrine game.

#3 Ronnie McAda vs. #14 Bill Carpenter

Ronnie McAda - Led Army on "The Drive", going 99 yards to beat Navy in 1995.  Led the Black Knights to a 10-2 record in 1996, winning the Commander-In-Chief’s trophy and a birth in the Independence Bowl.  Great field leader; superb competitor, and a consistent winner. Gifted quarterback with the ability to see the field, read the defense, and make the right option call. Led a 22 point 4th quarter comeback in the Independence Bowl, but a missed field goal closed the game with a loss.  Was drafted by the Green Bay Packers.

Bill Carpenter - "The Lonely End", Carpenter was a team Captain and was elected into the College Football Hall of Fame.  He was a first team All American in 1959.  He led army in points scored, receptions, and kickoff return yards that year.  He was also a Cadet Battalion Commander.  He stands in the top 10 all time in season receptions (43), Receiving Yards (591), yards per catch average (20.6), and 100 yard games (2).  He also sits in the top 10 in career receiving yards (1044), yards per catch average (16.1), and 100 yard games (3).  He played in the North-South Shrine game.

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