32nd Annual Burgess Banquet Scheduled for Sept. 18
Sep 14, 2009 | Football, General, Men's Basketball, Track and Field
COLLEGE STATION, Texas— Six Texas A&M athletic greats will be inducted into the Texas A&M Letterman's Association Hall of Fame at the 32nd annual Burgess Banquet. The banquet will be held Friday, Sept. 18 at the Zone at the north end of Kyle Field. Aggie football linebacker Quentin Coryatt, basketball power forward Winston Crite, football running back Greg Hill, football quarterback Roddy Osborne, track and field athlete Bashir Ramzy and football linebacker John Roper are the 2009 inductees.
Coryatt, from Baytown Lee High School, was a two-year football letterman (1990-91) and may have been the most physically intimidating Aggie defender in the glory days of the Wrecking Crew. Coryatt was recruited by Jackie Sherrill and played for R.C. Slocum. Coryatt helped the Aggie defense hold the top spot in the NCAA rankings as a senior and earned second-team All-America mention as well as the Southwest Conference Defensive Player of the Year. His hit against a TCU receiver in a game televised by ESPN, continues to be shown on the national network among the top hits of all-time. Coryatt lettered in 1990 and 1991 and helped the Aggies beat BYU, 65-14, in the 1990 Holiday Bowl and earned Defensive Newcomer of the Year. As a senior he led the squad to the 1991 SWC Championship. Coryatt was the second overall selection in the 1991 NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts and that honor tied John David Crow as the highest drafted Aggie football player all-time.
Crite, from Bakersfield, California, was a four-year letterman (1984-87) for Aggie basketball head coach Shelby Metcalf and helped the Aggies make three post-season appearances (two NIT, one NCAA). A true power forward with lightning quick reflexes, Crite earned a spot on the SWC All-Defensive team three straight years. Crite is first in Aggie basketball history with blocked shots (200) and second in rebounds (913) as well as fifth in scoring (1,576 points). He earned second-team All-SWC honors in 1986 helping the Aggies earn a tri-championship in the Southwest Conference. He was a first-team All-SWC performer in 1987 as he helped the Aggies win the 1987 SWC Tournament championship and earned the SWC Classic MVP honors in the tournament. The Aggies would advance to the NCAA Basketball Championships in Indianapolis against Duke. Crite was drafted in the third round of the NBA draft by the Phoenix Suns.
Hill, from Carter High School in Dallas, was a three-year football letterman (1991-93) and helped Coach R.C. Slocum and the Aggies win three straight Southwest Conference football championships. After redshirting in 1990, Hill broke onto to the scene with an NCAA-record 212 rushing yards in his first game at Kyle Field. Hill earned All-SWC honors in 1992 and 1993. His 1,339 yards rushing is still the third-best mark in a single season. He holds down the third spot on the Aggie career rushing ledger with 3,262 yards. His 94-yard scamper against TCU in 1993 set an Aggie record for the longest run from scrimmage until D'Andre Hardeman broke the mark in 1996 against Baylor. Hill was a first-round pick of the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1994 NFL draft and played with the Chiefs, the St. Louis Rams and the Detroit Lions.
Osborne, from Gainesville High School, was a three-year football letterman (1955-57) under the tutelage of head coach Paul "Bear" Bryant. As with most players of that day, Osborne did whatever he was told and played all positions in the Aggie backfield as well as defensively. During his junior and senior seasons, Osborne played mainly as the Aggie quarterback. He would help lead A&M to an undefeated SWC championship year in 1956. In 1957, the Aggies were 8-0 to start the year and ranked #1 in the country before word of Coach Bryant's imminent departure for Alabama became public. Osborne would be drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 1958 and was also drafted by the Army and actually enlisted in the Air Force. Osborne served his country from 1958 through 1966. He would go on to become a successful businessman and he and his family currently reside in Dallas.
Ramzy, from Lake Highland High School in Dallas, was a four-year track and field letterman (1998-2001) under track and field head coach Ted Nelson. A multi-event athlete, Ramzy earned All-America honors in the indoor 1600 relay as well as the outdoor 1600 relay. An All-American in the indoor triple jump and the outdoor long jump events, he finished second in the 2001 NCAA Outdoor championships in the 110 hurdles. As Ramzy won the 2001 Big 12 outdoor 110 hurdles and helped the 400-meter relay with the Big 12 championship, the Aggie track and field team won the 2001 outdoor track and field team championship. Ramzy's indoor triple jump mark of 53-5 was the top mark in school history at the time.
Roper, from Yates High School in Houston, was a four-year football letterman (1985-88) and one of the "Blitz Brothers". Roper and teammate Aaron Wallace formed the famous "Blitz Brothers" and tormented opposing team's offensive lines with their blitzes coming from the outside linebacker spot. Roper recorded four sacks in two games and helped the Aggies win back-to-back-to-back SWC titles (1985-87). Roper was the 1987 SWC Defensive Player of the Year and earned All-America honors as well. A consensus All-SWC linebacker in 1987 and 1988, Roper was a semifinalist for the Lombardi Award. He was drafted in the second round of the 1989 NFL draft by the Chicago Bears. He also played for the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles.
There are still tickets available to the banquet and can be purchased from the Letterman's Association at 979-846-3024. Tickets are $65 each.
2009 Inductees into the Texas A&M University Athletics Hall of Fame
Coryatt, from Baytown Lee High School, was a two-year football letterman (1990-91) and may have been the most physically intimidating Aggie defender in the glory days of the Wrecking Crew. Coryatt was recruited by Jackie Sherrill and played for R.C. Slocum. Coryatt helped the Aggie defense hold the top spot in the NCAA rankings as a senior and earned second-team All-America mention as well as the Southwest Conference Defensive Player of the Year. His hit against a TCU receiver in a game televised by ESPN, continues to be shown on the national network among the top hits of all-time. Coryatt lettered in 1990 and 1991 and helped the Aggies beat BYU, 65-14, in the 1990 Holiday Bowl and earned Defensive Newcomer of the Year. As a senior he led the squad to the 1991 SWC Championship. Coryatt was the second overall selection in the 1991 NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts and that honor tied John David Crow as the highest drafted Aggie football player all-time.
Crite, from Bakersfield, California, was a four-year letterman (1984-87) for Aggie basketball head coach Shelby Metcalf and helped the Aggies make three post-season appearances (two NIT, one NCAA). A true power forward with lightning quick reflexes, Crite earned a spot on the SWC All-Defensive team three straight years. Crite is first in Aggie basketball history with blocked shots (200) and second in rebounds (913) as well as fifth in scoring (1,576 points). He earned second-team All-SWC honors in 1986 helping the Aggies earn a tri-championship in the Southwest Conference. He was a first-team All-SWC performer in 1987 as he helped the Aggies win the 1987 SWC Tournament championship and earned the SWC Classic MVP honors in the tournament. The Aggies would advance to the NCAA Basketball Championships in Indianapolis against Duke. Crite was drafted in the third round of the NBA draft by the Phoenix Suns.
Hill, from Carter High School in Dallas, was a three-year football letterman (1991-93) and helped Coach R.C. Slocum and the Aggies win three straight Southwest Conference football championships. After redshirting in 1990, Hill broke onto to the scene with an NCAA-record 212 rushing yards in his first game at Kyle Field. Hill earned All-SWC honors in 1992 and 1993. His 1,339 yards rushing is still the third-best mark in a single season. He holds down the third spot on the Aggie career rushing ledger with 3,262 yards. His 94-yard scamper against TCU in 1993 set an Aggie record for the longest run from scrimmage until D'Andre Hardeman broke the mark in 1996 against Baylor. Hill was a first-round pick of the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1994 NFL draft and played with the Chiefs, the St. Louis Rams and the Detroit Lions.
Osborne, from Gainesville High School, was a three-year football letterman (1955-57) under the tutelage of head coach Paul "Bear" Bryant. As with most players of that day, Osborne did whatever he was told and played all positions in the Aggie backfield as well as defensively. During his junior and senior seasons, Osborne played mainly as the Aggie quarterback. He would help lead A&M to an undefeated SWC championship year in 1956. In 1957, the Aggies were 8-0 to start the year and ranked #1 in the country before word of Coach Bryant's imminent departure for Alabama became public. Osborne would be drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 1958 and was also drafted by the Army and actually enlisted in the Air Force. Osborne served his country from 1958 through 1966. He would go on to become a successful businessman and he and his family currently reside in Dallas.
Ramzy, from Lake Highland High School in Dallas, was a four-year track and field letterman (1998-2001) under track and field head coach Ted Nelson. A multi-event athlete, Ramzy earned All-America honors in the indoor 1600 relay as well as the outdoor 1600 relay. An All-American in the indoor triple jump and the outdoor long jump events, he finished second in the 2001 NCAA Outdoor championships in the 110 hurdles. As Ramzy won the 2001 Big 12 outdoor 110 hurdles and helped the 400-meter relay with the Big 12 championship, the Aggie track and field team won the 2001 outdoor track and field team championship. Ramzy's indoor triple jump mark of 53-5 was the top mark in school history at the time.
Roper, from Yates High School in Houston, was a four-year football letterman (1985-88) and one of the "Blitz Brothers". Roper and teammate Aaron Wallace formed the famous "Blitz Brothers" and tormented opposing team's offensive lines with their blitzes coming from the outside linebacker spot. Roper recorded four sacks in two games and helped the Aggies win back-to-back-to-back SWC titles (1985-87). Roper was the 1987 SWC Defensive Player of the Year and earned All-America honors as well. A consensus All-SWC linebacker in 1987 and 1988, Roper was a semifinalist for the Lombardi Award. He was drafted in the second round of the 1989 NFL draft by the Chicago Bears. He also played for the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles.
There are still tickets available to the banquet and can be purchased from the Letterman's Association at 979-846-3024. Tickets are $65 each.
2009 Inductees into the Texas A&M University Athletics Hall of Fame
- Quentin Coryatt, Football
- Winston Crite, Basketball
- Greg Hill, Football
- Roddy Osborne, Football
- Bashir Ramzy, Track and Field
- John Roper, Football
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