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Alligator Army All-Decade Team: Safeties

You know this is an outstanding group when two of the guys have highlight videos. 

Lito Sheppard (1999-2001): 2000 First Team AP, Coaches, Football Writers, Sporting News All-American. 2000 and 2001 First Team AP, Coaches All-SEC. 87 total tackles, 13 passes defended, 8 interceptions. 1031 return yards, 2 touchdowns.

Todd Johnson (1999-2002): Had five interceptions and 102 total tackles as a sophomore in 2000. 286 total tackles, 14 passes defended, 9 interceptions.

Guss Scott (2000-03): Was on the field for an astounding 3427 plays in his career, playing special teams as well as starting on defense. 310 total yards, 7.5 sacks, 25 passes defended, 4 interceptions.

Reggie Nelson (2005-06): 75 percent of the world is covered by water. The rest is covered by Reggie Nelson. 2006 First Team AP, Walter Camp, Football Writers All-American. 2006 Tatum Award (outstanding defensive back). 2006 First Team AP, Coaches All-SEC. Six interceptions in 2006. 97 total tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, 12 passes defended (11 in 2006), 7 interceptions (6 in 2006).


Tony Joiner (2004-07): Team captain, Tebow roommate, tow truck avenger. 156 total tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, 13 passes defended, 5 interceptions.

Ahmad Black (2007-09): Unknown as a backup freshman corner, Black became a star as a ballhawking sophomore safety. 98 total tackles, 8 passes defended, 8 interceptions, 2 returned for touchdowns.

Major Wright (2007-09): Following in the footsteps of Reggie F. Nelson, The Major prefers to knock people out. 135 total tackles, 9 passes defended, 4 forced fumbles, 8 interceptions, 1 returned for touchdown.


 

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Who are the All-Decade safeties? (select 2)
Lito Sheppard Todd Johnson Guss Scott Reggie Nelson Tony Joiner Ahmad Black Major Wright

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i think i regret not voting for todd johnson

but nelson and wright were such joys to watch, johnson got the job done as well. can’t we vote for three? they have been playing a 3-3-5, so i think three safeties belong. just one old time gator’s opinion.

We ask you vote for 2, but the poll code does not limit votes. Technically, you could vote once every day for every choice.

TURN AROUND, GUSS!!! TURN AROUND!!!!!!!!!

3427 plays, and the guy can’t find the ball on a 50-yard Hail Mary against FSU in 2003.

God dammit.

Lito Shepard played corner not safety

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