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Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Countdown To Kickoff: 19 Days
Today's countdown to kickoff features former Ole Miss QB Doug Elmore. A native of Reform, Ala. (that's close to Gordo for those that don't know), Elmore helped lead the Rebels to back-to-back national titles in 1959 and 60 and earned first team All-America honors in 1961.
Next up: Who else, the Redhead from Drew?
Next up: Who else, the Redhead from Drew?
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When you get to #15, there's only one choice... All-America selection, Sugar Bowl MVP, Senior Bowl star, QB and captain of Ole Miss' only undefeated, untied team... Glynn "Squirrel" Griffing.
ReplyDeleteAs a young Rebel living in Reform, I'd love to get some more info on this guy.
ReplyDeleteHere's a short bio on Doug. He was one of Archie's favorite QBs growing up.
ReplyDeleteFirst team All-America selection in 1961 when he was a tri-captain of the Rebels ... Second team All-SEC quarterback in 1961 ... Played in the Coaches Association All-America Bowl in 1962 ... Academic All-America and Academic All-SEC in 1961 ... Owns the career passing percentage mark of 59.0 ... Raced for a 51-yard TD on his first play in SEC action ... Elected to the Ole Miss Athletic Hall of Fame ... Played one season in the NFL with Washington and one in the CFL with Calgary.