Deadspin
I shouldn't let the day pass without mentioning the exploits of Matewan High School running back Paul McCoy, who ran for 658 yards (though the local paper says 661) in a single game last night. He also added 10 touchdowns en route to a 64-0 nailbiter victory, and he had another 77-yard run called back on a holding penalty. Like this guy needs his offensive linemen to cheat.
The previous high school record was believed to be 619 yards, held by Ronney Jenkins, who used to return kicks for the San Diego Chargers. The 10 touchdowns, though, is not a record, though it would tie him for 2nd. In 1930, a fellow named Ken Pearson scored 12.
Some other facts that might help put that number in perspective:
• 658 is the exact amount of yards that Matt Hasselbeck has thrown for this season.
• The Oakland Raiders, Detroit Lions, Cleveland Browns, and Tampa Bay Bucs have combined for fewer than 658 rushing yards on the year.
• Assuming that McCoy didn't have any receptions, his game last night would have been worth 125 points in most standard fantasy leagues.
• The Raiders, in 2 games this year, have gained less than half of 658 yards in total offense.
And yeah, those are Matewan High School cheerleaders. Apparently, no pictures exist on the internet of this McCoy fellow. How many yards does he have to gain before someone takes a damn picture of him?
UPDATE: Just got this tip about Ronney Jenkins, or, more specifically, RonneyJenkins.com. Have a look.
Another big night for Matewan RB McCoy [Charleston Gazette-Mail]
Comments
Let me just be the first to say, I'd run my rock into their end zone.
Let me be the first to say, "Officer, he's over there."
[/i] Slick Bomb, you are a Got-damn speed-demon. But you should have phrased it, I'd get a body on those cheer-babes.
Is that a double dong spirit dildo? Apparently, the Smoot-force is strong with Matwean High School
RonneyJenkins.com for DSHoF
I was going to make a joke about the John Sayles coal-mining movie, but in this crowd I'm better off with: I'd like to Matewan or two of those chicks!
is that a spirit stick in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?
Either i'm retarded or their kicker sucks ass at extra points. Not that it matters, apparently.
Longsnaper: I, too, thought of that movie. And yet, I think you ultimately made the right choice.
rashaan, in HS football, most teams dont kick xps or attempt field goals becasue it is a waste of time to practice xps unless you think your team could get 90% of them. Chances are this team just goes for two and the team they faced had a great goalline D, or Matewan took out their good RB in favor of his backup so he could get rest.
ok, ronneyjenkins.com is awesome. and, i want to see the box score on this one. what the hell is coach doing letting this guy stay in there for that long?
Obviously the coach didn't see what happened to Booby Miles. Maybe the backup RB left his helmet at home?
Al Bundy once scored 4 touchdowns in one game for Polk High.
McCoy isnt much of a blocker, but it doesnt Matewan little bit.
They look like U of M cheerleaders in the making.
Matewan - they breed them girls real good down there.
Don't tell me - it's the coal dust which is giving them that shiny complexion.
How does comparing his stats to NFL stats "put it in perspective"? They're two different sports - that's like when ESPN was saying Pat Summitt broke Dean Smith's record for wins a couple of years ago.
Here's another way to put his 658 yards in perspective: it's only 97 yards short of the number of HRs Hank Aaron hit in his career.
I'd instant message those girls things that would make me resign my House seat.
(Too soon?)
Wait a sec: if he had ten touchdowns, he accounted for 60 points. Yet the score was 64-0?
Man, their kicker sucks.
Dweeze,
No. Not too soon at all.
Especially if you mean the girl in the first row on the right. Definitely not too soon for that.
Uh, I mean, if you're into that sort of thing. Pervert.
I remember a few years back, Real Sports had this thing on about Ronney Jenkins bitching that BYU fucked with him and kicked him off the team because he was boning some White Mormon Chick.
I wonder if this is the same broad. I think they had a kid together ...
So... when did the Spirit Double-Dildo make it's way into the mainstream?
WHERE THE HELL WAS MAMULA?
Only one Al Bundy Reference?
Man, we suck.
Wow, I can read Fred Smoot's mind right now!
Good God, there are actual John Sayles fans here???? Be still, my heart!
hey, the girl on the right is me.
that was my cheerleader squad at cheerleading camp this year.
where on earth did you get this picture??
what, no link to the Matewan High School website?
http://www.angelfire.com/wv/matewanhigh/Sports.html
Start a discussion:
Login with your username and password below. Or comment on this post via email.
Forgot your username or password? New User?