Special to The Advocate

The Alabama Sports Writers Association recently released the 2006 All-State Football team Greenville first-year coach Bryant Vincent was named as the Class 5A Coach of the Year.

Vincent led the Tigers to a 10-3 record and the quarterfinal round of playoffs after successive 1-9 records the previous two seasons. He edged out Athens coach Allen Creasy.

&#8220It's very satisfying with all the things we had to overcome,” Vincent said, &#8220but the main thing is it's not an individual award.”

Vincent credited his coaching staff, the players, the Greenville community and Greenville High Principal Kathy Murphy for this season's success.

&#8220Dr. Murphy deserves a lot of credit for having me and allowing me to bring in my staff and run the program as I see fit,” Vincent said.

&#8220I have a tremendous coaching staff and, with our players and our community involvment making a big difference, it all played a part,” he said.

Along with Vincent being named Class 5A Coach of the Year, Greenville seniors Pat Peagler and Kelcius Pate were named as honorable mention.

Fort Dale Academy's Ty Newton was named to the AISA first-team defense as a defensive back while teammate Mika Jones was named as an honorable mention.

Newton finished the season with a Butler County-high 11 interceptions.

ASWA 2006 All-State Football Team

Class 5A

Offense

QB: Rob Ezell, Athens, Sr., 6-1, 185.

RB: Terrell Edwards, UMS-Wright, Sr., 6-2, 215.

RB: Frank Warren, Pleasant Grove, Sr., 5-10, 180.

RB: Michael Abernathy, Russellville, Jr., 6-1, 251.

WR: Jacquez Pride, Athens, Sr., 5-10, 170.

WR: Brandon Gibson, UMS-Wright, Sr., 6-2, 190.

TE: Kendric Cook, Etowah, Jr., 6-4, 225.

OL: Taz Tillery, Russellville, Sr., 6-2, 280.

OL: Zac Hubbard, McAdory, Sr., 6-3, 230.

OL: Scotty Sasser, Eufaula, Sr., 5-11, 308.

OL: Gregory Calhoun, Benjamin Russell, Sr., 6-5, 285.

OL: Rodney Hudson, B.C. Rain, Sr., 6-3, 295.

PK: John Nyquist, Cullman, Sr., 5-10, 165.

ATH: Jerrel Jernigan, Eufaula, Sr., 5-10, 175.

Defense

DB: Ryan Williams, B.C. Rain, Sr., 5-11, 182.

DB: Caleb Mitchell, Russellville, Jr., 6-1, 180.

DB: Demarcus Covington, John Carroll, Sr., 6-2, 190.

DB: Cameron O'Neal, Citronelle, Sr., 5-10, 195.

LB: Robert Cook, Parker, Sr., 6-3, 210.

LB: Terrance Thomas, Eufaula, Sr., 6-1, 211.

LB: Eltoro Freeman, Benjamin Russell, Sr., 6-1, 200.

LB: Stanley Scarbrough, Fairfield, Sr., 5-11, 225.

DL: Alfred McCullough, Athens, Sr., 6-4, 290.

DL: Nick Fairley, Williamson, Sr., 6-4, 258.

DL: Jamison Wadley, Etowah, Sr., 6-4, 230.

DL: Jomarcus Savage, J.O. Johnson, Jr., 6-3, 260.

PUN: Mark Prevost, Walker, Sr., 5-11, 165.

ATH: Karlos Jones, Athens, Sr., 6-2, 285.

Class 5A Coach of the Year: Bryant Vincent, Greenville.

Class 5A Back of the Year: Rob Ezell, Athens.

Class 5A Lineman of the Year: Alfred McCullough, Athens.

Honorable Mention:

Quarterbacks: Slade Smith, Fort Payne, So., 6-1, 185. Running backs: Ivan Matchett, St. Paul's, Jr., 5-10, 220; Jermaine Mixon, Mortimer Jordan, Sr., 5-11, 200; Evan Reddick, Etowah, Jr., 5-11, 190. Wide receivers: Randy Posey, Fort Payne, Sr., 5-9, 145. Offensive Linemen: Ryne Baxter, St. Paul's, Jr., 6-0, 250; J.J. Gotlieb, UMS-Wright, Sr., 5-11, 275; Sam Green, Fairfield, Sr., 6-3, 300; Nathaniel Hood, West End-Birmingham, Sr., 6-6, 330; Antoine McClain, Anniston, Jr., 6-6, 305; Wes Nichols, Briarwood, Sr., 6-2, 275; Zach Swindall, Charles Henderson, Sr., 6-1, 255; Pat Peagler, Greenville, Sr., 5-11, 285; Caleb Thomas, Decatur, Sr., 6-3, 280; Dominique Williams, J.O. Johnson, Sr., 6-4, 300. Place-kickers: Jesus Garcia, Etowah, Sr., 5-9, 155. Defensive backs: Cedrick Austin, Mortimer Jordan, Sr., 6-1, 180; Erick Daniel, Fairfield, Sr., 5-8, 170; Brandon Dow, McAdory, Jr., 5-9, 160; Qualo Dunn, Valley, Sr., 5-8, 150; Jermaine Sims, Anniston, Sr., 6-2, 190. Linebackers: Riley Barncastle, John Carroll, Sr., 5-11, 190; Caleb Blanton, Hartselle, Sr., 5-11, 170; Charles Conwell, Bibb Co., Jr., 6-0, 180; Rolando McClain, Decatur, Sr., 6-4, 250; Alvin Nash, McAdory, Jr., 6-0, 190; Kelcius Pate, Greenville, Sr., 6-1, 190; Conrad Plunck, UMS-Wright, Sr., 5-10, 185; Richard Sutton, Shelby Co., Sr., 6-2, 200; Johnny Thompson, Valley, Jr., 6-1, 205; DeAndre Wilson, Talladega, Sr., 5-11, 195. Defensive linemen: John Burrow, Mortimer Jordan, Jr., 6-4, 230; Brandon Lewis, Pleasant Grove, Jr., 6-3, 260. Punters: Ley Bell, UMS-Wright, Sr., 6-3, 152. Athlete: Nick Johnson, Fort Payne, Jr., 5-11, 182; Burton Scott, Vigor, Jr., 6-1, 190; Demond Washington, Tallassee, Sr., 5-9, 170; Xavier Crews, Eufaula, Jr., 5-9, 155.

Class 2A

Offense

QB: Brad Smelley, American Chr., Jr., 6-3, 213.

RB: Brian Exley, Geneva Co., Sr., 6-0, 182.

RB: Stanley Jones, Houston Acad., Sr., 6-1, 180.

RB: Blake Turner, Addison, Sr., 6-1, 185 .

WR: Mardrecas Hood, Pickens Co., So., 6-3, 175.

WR: Johnny Williams, Leroy, Jr., 5-10, 175 .

TE: Lemanski Ware, Lanett, Jr., 6-2, 200.

OL: Bryan Lankford, Leroy, Sr., 6-5, 315.

OL: Chris Graben, Fyffe, Jr., 6-2, 300.

OL: Matt Smith, Tanner, Sr., 6-5, 275.

OL: Ace Beam, Addison, Sr., 5-11, 175.

OL: Robert Benefield, Woodland, Sr., 5-11, 245.

PK: Luke Sheehan, American Chr., Sr., 5-8, 150.

ATH: Trae Strain, Woodland, Sr., 5-10, 187.

Defense

DB: Nick Hinton, Pleasant Valley, Jr., 5-6, 135.

DB: Chris Weaver, Leroy, Jr., 6-0, 200.

DB: Mike Waldon, Loachapoka, Sr., 5-10, 172.

DB: David Ryan, Westbrook, Jr., 5-8, 150.

LB: Davis Flowers, Houston Acad., Sr., 6-3, 220.

LB: Terrell Johnson, Southern Choctaw, Sr., 6-2, 215.

LB: Corey Hart, Loachapoka, Sr., 6-1, 225.

LB: Craig Weaver, Leroy, Sr., 6-2, 235.

DL: Devon Hayes, Lineville, Sr., 6-5, 292.

DL: Seth Headley, Leroy, Sr., 5-10, 190.

DL: Richard Stone, Piedmont, Sr., 6-1, 195.

DL: Michael Williams, Pickens Co, Jr., 6-6, 235.

PUN: Josh Stimpson, Sand Rock, Sr., 5-10, 160.

ATH: Chris Johnson, Fyffe, Jr., 6-0, 185.

Class 2A Coach of the Year: Danny Powell, Leroy.

Class 2A Back of the Year: Stanley Jones, Houston Acad.

Class 2A Lineman of the Year: Devon Hayes, Lineville.

Honorable Mention:

Quarterbacks: Tyler James, Westbrook, Sr., 5-9, 170; Quinton Prothro, Randolph Co., Sr., 6-2, 180; Lemarcus Wright, Lanett, Jr., 6-3, 220. Running backs: Ronald Bracey, Leroy, Sr., 5-9, 160; Tony Ellis, Flomaton, So., 5-8, 165. Wide receivers: Jarad Jackson, Holy Spirit, Sr., 6-3, 180; Rashadd Smith, Geneva Co., Sr., 6-0, 155. Tight End: A.J. Young, Piedmont, Jr., 6-0, 185. Offensive Linemen: Terry Buford, Loachapoka, Sr., 6-3, 305; Adam Crosby, New Brockton, Sr., 5-8, 185; Chase Givens, Houston Acad., Sr., 5-8, 150; Stoney Jackson, Luverne, Jr., 6-2, 195; Tyler Johnson, Bayside Acad., Sr., 6-0, 310; Johnny Mize, Flomaton, Sr., 5-11, 195; Don Zetler, American Chr., Sr., 6-2, 180. Place-kickers: Jake Ridgeway, Fyffe, Sr., 5-7, 150. Defensive backs: Derek Cannady, Hale Co., So., 5-10, 165; Ben Ford, American Chr., Sr., 6-0, 165; James Gannon, Houston Acad., Sr., 5-10, 160; Jay Johnson, Southern Choctaw, Sr., 5-7, 160; Quincy Potter, Randolph Co., Sr., 6-0, 180. Linebackers: Clay Bowen, Ider, Sr., 6-0, 210; Cory Crawford, Section, Sr., 5-10, 180; Kaleb Futral, Woodland, Jr., 5-9, 175; Brandon Oliver, Fultondale, Sr., 5-11, 183; Ricky Parker, Lineville, Sr., 5-11, 185; Joe Tarwater, Houston Acad., Jr., 6-3, 210. Defensive linemen: Jonathon Herron, Hale Co., Jr., 6-1, 205; Mario Jones, Luverne, Sr., 6-4, 190; Cody White, Section, Sr., 5-6, 170. Punters: Scott Walton, Flomaton, Sr., 6-2, 170. Athlete: Marty Anderson, Goshen, Jr., 6-0, 235; Clint Moseley, Leroy, So., 6-3, 180; Stormy Stevens, Section, Sr., 6-0, 185.

Class 1A

Offense

QB: Jamie Hampton, Cedar Bluff, Sr., 6-3, 190.

RB: Anthony Landrum, Sweet Water, Jr., 6-1, 200.

RB: Terrance Wilkes, Wadley, Sr., 5-10, 180.

RB: Ja'Rod Brock, Ragland, Jr., 5-8, 160.

WR: Nick Andrews, Maplesville, Jr., 5-8, 170.

WR: Cameron Hebert, Berry, Sr., 5-11, 200.

TE: Michael Richardson, Cedar Bluff, Sr., 6-0, 190.

OL: Austin Hayes, Cedar Bluff, Sr., 6-3, 255.

OL: Joey Sunday, Zion Chapel, Sr., 5-9, 285.

OL: Wes Burnett, Sweet Water, Jr., 6-1, 185.

OL: Wesley Hall, Brantley, Sr., 6-0, 240.

OL: Clay Dodd, Lynn, Sr., 6-3, 250.

PK: Jake Nobles, Providence Chr., Jr., 6-2, 175.

ATH: Chase Edwards, Donoho, Jr. (No height and weight available)

Defense

DB: Brandon Dunn, Donoho, Sr., 6-1, 180.

DB: Justin Hollingsworth, Ragland, Sr., 5-9, 165.

DB: Jerome Adams, St. Jude, Jr., 6-1, 185.

DB: Drew Luker, Sweet Water, Jr., 6-3, 170.

LB: Jeffrey Daniels, Brantley, Sr., 6-2, 225.

LB: Dominic Holt, Sweet Water, Sr., 5-9, 210.

LB: Jeffery Williams, Frisco City, Sr., 6-0, 205.

LB: Ty Tyler, Ariton, Sr., 5-10, 175.

DL: Aymar Johnson, A.L. Johnson, Sr., 5-11, 215.

DL: Jarvaris Stover, Speake, Sr., 6-2, 235.

DL: Brandon Williams, McIntosh, Jr., 6-2, 240.

DL: Jacques Lockett, Sweet Water, Sr., 5-10, 170.

PUN: Robby Ballard, Fruitdale, Sr., 6-1, 250.

ATH: Caleb Thomas, Donoho, Sr., 6-2, 175.

Class 1A Coach of the Year: James Rutherford, McIntosh.

Class 1A Back of the Year: Terrance Wilkes, Wadley.

Class 1A Lineman of the Year: Dominic Holt, Sweet Water.

Honorable Mention:

Quarterbacks: John Andrews, Maplesville, Sr., 6-0, 165. Running backs: Chris Booker, Brantley, Jr., 5-9, 165; Nick Borden, Speake, Sr., 5-11, 200; Keith Hollingsworth, Berry, Sr., 5-11, 170. Wide receivers: Dustin Atkinson, Sulligent, Sr., 6-0, 185; Danny Bise, Florala, Jr., 6-0, 180; Matthew Cagle, Lynn, Sr., 6-1, 165; Ephraim Johnson, Frisco City, Jr., 5-10, 175. Tight End: Craig Sanders, Ariton, So., 6-4, 215. Offensive Linemen: Brian Colburn, Cedar Bluff, Sr., 6-0, 205; Hunter Collins, Berry, Jr., 6-3, 215; Marvelous Cunningham, Millry, Sr., 6-1, 210; Tyrell Embry, Ragland, Sr., 5-10, 250; Bobby Fleming, Florala, Sr., 6-2, 240; Jerry Lee King, Gaston, Sr., 6-0. 220; Ted Reed, McIntosh, Jr., 6-4, 416. Place-kickers: Ty Glass, Sweet Water, Sr., 6-0, 150; Robert Gollhardt, Gaylesville, Sr., 5-10, 130. Defensive backs: DeAngelo Hill, Frisco City, Sr., 5-10, 170; Calvin Mulkey, Florala, Jr., 5-9, 160. Linebackers: Caleb Aldridge, Hubbertville, Jr., 5-10, 165; Steve Cagle, Lynn, Jr., 5-10, 210; Josh Draper, R.A. Hubbard, So., 6-4, 200; Brock Guy, Millry, Sr., 6-1, 205; Derrick Orr, Collinsville, Sr., 6-0, 215; Brad Pike, Maplesville, Jr., 5-9, 205; Reggie Virges, Talladega Co. Central, Jr., 5-10, 205. Defensive linemen: Hunter Collins, Berry, Jr., 6-3, 215; Nakia Dennis, Sweet Water, Jr., 6-2, 260; Corey Latham, Brantley, Sr., 5-11, 180; T.J. Perkins, Frisco City, Sr., 6-1, 260. Athlete: Colton Whittington, Appalachian, Sr., 6-2, 222.

AISA

Offense

QB: Andrew Pearce, Kingwood Chr., Sr., 6-1, 175.

RB: Walter Arrington, Bessemer Acad., Sr., 5-8, 175.

RB: Derek Conner, South Choctaw Acad., Sr., 6-2, 190.

RB: Blake Thomas, Macon-East, Sr., 5-9, 185.

WR: Cody Owens, Kingwood Chr., Sr., 6-3, 190.

WR: Allen Sasser, Crenshaw Chr., Sr., 6-4, 180.

TE: Patrick Castleman, Sumter Acad., Sr., 6-2, 195.

OL: Austin Butler, South Choctaw Acad., So., 6-3, 295.

OL: Murray Keasler, Morgan Acad., Sr., 6-2, 280.

OL: Matthew Walden, Crenshaw Chr., Sr., 6-2, 200.

OL: Parker Headley, Shelby Acad., Sr., 6-4, 295

OL: Chris Stone, Wilcox Acad., Sr., 6-3, 280.

PK: Drew Harrell, Lowndes Acad., Sr., 5-9, 158

ATH: Warren Collier, Faith Acad., So., 5-11, 175.

Defense

DB: Ty Newton, Fort Dale Acad., Sr., 6-0, 178.

DB: KaDavius Niles, Faith Acad., Sr., 5-10, 165.

DB: Walker Gantt, Macon-East, Sr., 6-1, 185.

DB: Chad Newton, Autauga Acad., Sr., 6-0, 175.

LB: Nathan Bonds, Southern Acad., Sr., 5-10, 196.

LB: Drew Bozeman, Wilcox Acad., Sr., 6-0, 195.

LB: Trent Pate, Lowndes Acad., Sr., 5-10, 175.

LB: Al Hawthorne, Faith Acad., Sr., 5-10, 210.

DL: Kanon Burt, Bessemer Acad., Sr., 6-5, 240.

DL: Ryan Nixon, Bessemer Acad., Sr., 6-1, 210.

DL: Chip Lovelady, Shelby Acad., Sr., 6-0, 200.

DL: Adam Brown, Southern Acad., Sr., 5-11, 200.

PUN:

Chad Dickinson, Clarke Prep, So., 6-0, 175.

ATH: Tray Bonner, Cottage Hill Chr., Sr., 6-3, 190.

AISA Coach of the Year: Mark Freeman, Bessemer Acad.

AISA Back of the Year: Walter Arrington, Bessemer Acad.

Lineman of the Year: Kanon Burt, Bessemer Acad.

Honorable Mention:

Quarterbacks: John Yates, Edgewood, Sr., 6-2, 215; Morgan Ogilvie, Bessemer Acad., Jr., 6-0, 180. Running backs: Matt Bouler, Southern Acad., Jr., 5-11, 175; Ryan Smith, Chambers Acad., So., 6-0, 230; Barry Meeks, Patrician Acad., Sr., 5-9, 170. Wide receivers: Chad Mansmann, Edgewood Acad., Sr., 5-8, 160; Jake Doughty, Pickens Acad., Sr., 5-9, 170. Tight End: Jack Sims, Wilcox Acad., Sr., 5-10, 165. Offensive Linemen: Matt Barnes, Jackson Acad., Sr., 6-0, 230; Adam Jordan, Clarke Prep, Sr., 6-4, 220; Brett Kitrell, Glenwood, Sr., 5-10, 240. Place-kicker: Webb Broussard, Southern Acad., So., 5-9, 165. Defensive backs: Mika Jones, Fort Dale Acad., Sr., 6-0, 207; Brandon Montz, Southern Acad., Sr., 5-11, 160; Zac Napier, Bessemer Acad., Sr., 6-0, 170. Linebackers: Alex Mayfield, Pickens Acad., Sr., 6-0, 195; Joe Drew, Escambia Acad.,. Sr., 5-10, 225; Wesley Grantham, Lowndes Acad., Jr., 5-11, 220; Adam Ledger, Edgewood Acad., Sr., 6-0, 185; Brent Waddell, Tuscaloosa Acad., Sr., 6-1, 190. Defensive linemen: Robin Hagood, Lowndes Acad., Sr., 6-6, 193; Steven Maloney, Faith Acad., Sr., 6-1, 185; Ethan Abbott, Kingwood Chr., Jr., 6-3, 285. Athlete: Ben Negus, Cottage Hill Chr., Sr., 5-9, 165; Lance Gibson, Patrician Acad., Sr., 5-9, 175.