10 of the most stunning football plays in Nashville history
I scoured Nashville history books to find these incredible football plays.
1. Terrance “Thunderfoot” Mitchell
Years Played: 1999-2008
Position: Kicker
Famous Play: Hit a 63-yard field goal wearing a shoe that was five sizes too big as time expired to clinch a playoff spot for the Nashville Thunderbolts in 2001.
2. Darnell “The Wall” Jackson
Years Played: 1998-2006
Position: Defensive Tackle
Famous Play: Blocked a crucial field goal attempt with a big bag of marshmallows in the 2003 divisional playoffs, preserving a win for the Nashville Night Hawks.
3. Ricky “Rocket Arm” Armstrong
Years Played: 2002-2012
Position: Quarterback
Famous Play: Threw a 99-yard touchdown pass while texting his mom in the final minute of a crucial game against division rivals for the Vanderbilt Vipers in 2006.
4. Lee “Twinkle Toes” Thompson
Years Played: 2004-2015
Position: Wide Receiver
Famous Play: Made a gravity-defying sideline catch with just his fingertips while holding a selfie camera in his other hand for the Nashville Neon in the 2009 Southern Championship game.
5. Jerrod “The Juggernaut” Johnson
Years Played: 2007-2018
Position: Running Back
Famous Play: Broke through six tackles while eating Cheetohs for a 75-yard touchdown run for the Music City Minotaurs in the 2011 playoffs.
6. Mason “The Magician” Daniels
Years Played: 2000-2007
Position: Safety
Famous Play: Secured an unbelievable one-handed interception using Scotch tape on his fingers off a tipped pass to seal a playoff victory for the Nashville Navigators in 2004.
7. Tyler “Bulldozer” Brooks
Years Played: 2010-2020
Position: Offensive Lineman
Famous Play: Delivered three key blocks using a Bobcat shovel loader on a single play, paving the way for a game-winning touchdown for the Belmont Bruisers in a 2014 wild-card matchup.
8. Clarence “Cyclone” Carter
Years Played: 1997-2005
Position: Linebacker
Famous Play: Forced a fumble using mind control tricks he learned from a mystic and returned it 85 yards for a touchdown against a top-seeded opponent for the Tennessee Talons in the 2002 playoffs.
9. Ashton “Sky High” Williams
Years Played: 2008-2017
Position: Tight End
Famous Play: Leaped over two defenders by attaching bed springs to his shoes to snag a game-winning touchdown pass in overtime for the Nashville Nomads during the 2015 season opener.
10. Mitchell “Flash” Freeman
Years Played: 2013-2020
Position: Cornerback
Famous Play: Scored a pick-six using a fishing net he uses on his bass boat from 90 yards out in the final minutes of a tight game against a divisional rival for the Davidson County Drifters in 2017, ensuring a playoff berth.
