Former Lambuth Players and Coaches hold first ever Reunion
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In 1985 football returned to Lambuth for the first time in 38 years. That began a long run of great wins, great players and many memories. But all that ended this past fall with the final season of football at Lambuth. Now for the first time former players and coaches have come the home of Vic Wallace. Wallace who is the winningest coach in Eagle history decided to organize a reunion. It was a chance to see old faces and share stories about their school. “About one fourth of my life has been here and in Jackson with these guys,” Wallace said. “It has been a sad thing to see it going like it is but its exciting to see them and find out what they’re doing. It was the love that Wallace had for his players and his University that made him a great coach. Even today those players and members of the program still see that. “The main thing I see is how much love he had for every player that played for him and a love they had for him,” Former Sports Information Director Dave McCulley said. “There was a get together before every season. And this right here brings back a lot of memories.” Now that Lambuth is gone its those memories that will keep the University alive. Some of those are shared by Joey and Kyle Williams, a father and son who in 2003 both played for the Eagles. “It was unbelievable,” Joey Williams said. “It was a blessing to me. It was a start of a whole new life.” “It was real neat,” Kyle Williams said. “A lot of people asked it I was embarrassed. I thought it was cool. I got to lay on him a couple of times after plays. It was fun.” Lambuth became a part of their family. Some families even began there. “It meant everything,” former player RP Harris said. “I grew up and became a man under Vic Wallace. Vic came and spoke at my wedding at Lambuth on the field at LL Fonville. Vic introduced us. Its family.” For many it was a chance to see friends they haven’t seen in years. Some things have changed, but some probably will never change. “Some of these guys I haven’t seen in a decade,” former Quarterback Cory Hill said. “Less hair, gray hair, more weight for some. But some of us still look handsome like me. But I immediately knew I was coming. I was hoping the guys would come. Its always good to talk football with guys you’ve sweated and bled with. So for now Lambuth Football is here to stay. Maybe not on the field but in the stories and memories of its former players. According to Coach Wallace, that’s never going to change. “If Lambuth isn’t here doesn’t make any difference,” Wallace said. “The memories are there and always will be. Its something that needs to be preserved for ever.
