JT Thomas Inducted Into Minor League Football News Hall of Fame
James “JT” Thomas, previous linebacker of the West Virginia Mountaineers, will be drafted into the Minor League Football News Hall of Fame on Thursday, December 6, 2007 at the Oasis Resort Hotel and Casino in Mesquite, Nevada.
Thomas’ designation wa UFABET checked on by the MLFN’s Board of Directors, and he got notice of his acknowledgment on July 30.
“It is genuinely a distinction to get this honor,” said Thomas. “I owe a major thank you to everybody for supporting me as the years progressed.”
Thomas has utilized solid administration abilities, energetic hard working attitude, and enthusiasm for the game to turn into a main thrust in the turn of events and advancement of small time and semi-proficient football across the Midwest.
The tale of JT Thomas’ football profession can be broken into three particular sections: player, mentor, and leader. Thomas’ university profession began at Fort Scott Community College (Kansas) in 1992. Following his sophomore season, Thomas moved to West Virginia University (WVU).
In two seasons at Fort Scott – both as group skipper – Thomas procured two All-Kansas Jayhawk Conference respects at outside linebacker and Defensive Player of the Game in 1992’s Valley of the Sun Bowl. At inside linebacker for WVU, Thomas got two Mountaineer Club Awards for on-field greatness, procured two All-Big East group respects, and won Defensive Player of the Game in the 1994 CarQuest Bowl. He additionally drove the two groups in handles each season.
An effective school vocation drove Thomas to the semi-star football circuit in 1996 with the Charleston Rockets, where he had the option to play with previous WVU incredible Major Harris. Getting back to outside linebacker, Thomas drove the group in handles and turned into an association All-Star as the Rockets completed their 11-game customary season 10-1. Thomas endeavored to convey his prosperity from semi-master ball to the Arena Football League in 1997 with the Albany Firebirds, however supported a lifelong completion leg injury on the third day of instructional course.
Rather than a protective cap and cushions, the following stage of Thomas’ football profession highlighted a headset and clipboard. After a stretch as Defensive Coordinator for a title group of long term olds, Thomas got back to semi-expert football in 2000 as Head Coach of the West Virginia WHAM! Situated in Morgantown, WV, Thomas ordered a .695 winning rate (41 successes, 18 misfortunes), won three Coach of the Year grants, and instructed three association All-Star games in six seasons as WHAM! lead trainer.
In 2001, Thomas likewise drove the WHAM! to the Mid-Ohio Football League (MOFL) Championship.
During the 2003 season, Thomas took over full responsibility for WHAM! At the point when he ventured off the WHAM! sideline in 2005, he chose to move his concentrate full-time towards fostering the achievement of semi-proficient football and the WHAM! establishment. In the a long time since he has quit training, Thomas has stood firm on leader footholds inside the Ohio Valley Football League and the MOFL. In January of 2007, Thomas was elevated to MOFL Commissioner.