The Texas Star RB That SABOTAGED His Own Career. Ramonce Taylor's Story

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[@vinsonmccants1128]

Gives his cousin 5lbs of MJ... cousin invites him to party... cousin leaves party early, leaving Taylor alone before cops show up... cousin leaves bag of MJ in Taylor's trunk... car windows get busted out.... police show up ask to search car after it's vandalized.... cops find MJ! That sounds like a setup, if that story is true!

[@thejerktank1823]

Badmind cousin

[@dcdahustla15]

Not what happened

[@TitoBunkN]

Well what happened because that's the story we just heard

[@corypeacock556]

Taylor scored in one year on a kick return, punt return, receiving, rushing, and passed for a touchdown at Texas

[@Camontheedge]

As a longhorns fan, I remember being so high on Ramonce Taylor and then he just disappeared. It’s good to hear he’s on his way up.

[@kingcowboys2425]

Same

[@ScottieDrippen]

I was the one who recommended the video. VY was my MS/HS teammate in basketball. He would always tell us about Ramonce and said he was the best RB on the roster. That was with Jamaal Charles on the roster. Last I heard Ramonce was coaching and doing well in his community, so that's a blessing in itself.

[@gk7588]

I remember playing w/this guy, #11 on NCAA. Guy was the fastest players on the team at like 97. Always used to sub him in at RB and watch him dance to the end zone. Ahhhh the glorious memories!

[@user-hr1nj6ne6x]

Good day ncaa o6

[@webstergadison4995]

Romance is my cousin. Trust me he knows and feels it. Great heart just made mistakes. He talks about how he should be retired from the NFL

[@lboogie501legend]

tellem keep his head up .... blessings come in different ways

[@leo29hornsfan]

You never know he might end up as an assistant coach or a player position coach at Texas like a RB coach where he can really make a great living doing that. He truly was a great player at Texas and I remember still to this day watching him and winning two rose bowls. Tell this man to keep his head up and keep doing his thing. He will eventually get up the D1 college level coaching and making a great income.

[@brianwhitley4089]

I always wondered what happened to him…they would’ve repeated as National champions if he would’ve played…

[@Mark-zx2bq]

​@@leo29hornsfan Doubtful. Ramonce was still getting high before games while he was playing Arena Football towards the end of his career, years after leaving Texas.

[@TheRyantologist]

Matt I'm loving these videos of near forgotten college athlete stars. Glad you found something to cover where no one else is during the off-season. Keep up that hard work.

[@sylvesterthompson4983]

Good show again Matt. Romance Taylor is one of my favorite players of all times. Every time he touched the ball you had to hold your breath. Nice story.

[@mgpray]

Romance was a great player. Reggie Bush was number 1 in all purpose yards that championship year, Romance was number 2 in the nation. Dude was special.

[@DeliMayne22]

What's wild is that if the same thing happens today he's just missing the opener lol.

[@disyaboij123]

Fr lmao mf hit that portal and be fine 😂 still get drafted and all or at least be a signed free agent

[@atomichamster2709]

Was a really young kid when I watched ramonce. He was in hs then. He was an absolute celebrity in Belton, the town would shut down to see one of his sporting events. He was the most incredible athlete I have ever seen with my own eyes. Those 2 seasons of his at UT live in my memory forever. He was special.

[@atomichamster2709]

And what’s even sadder is that today, he probably would’ve gotten off with a light suspension. The world changes so quick and so fast. He was just born 15-20 years too early.

[@esimpson31828]

For those that don’t know Marlin High School is in Marlin, Texas about 40 miles from Waco.. I think they are a 2A School but they are a powerhouse in Football winning back to back State Championships and having several players sign D1 Scholarships to Big Time Colleges.

[@brucebarton2099]

I met him before and shook his hand...told him im still super impressed and super pleased with his performance in the National Championship and Big 12 Championship game 😊

[@larrybrown823]

Respect big respect

[@davidv7971]

I played against him in a semi pro game back in 2010. He was very talented and fast. One of the most versatile players to play at UT

[@davidortiz9577]

One of my favorite Longhorns ever. He had Reggie Bush type talent. The kid was a TD waiting to happen.

[@dustinsimpson7033]

I saw Ramonce at a basketball tournament in Hearne back in January. He’s coaching at Marlin and been there a few years, says he’s still pretty close to Quan Cosby. Seemed pretty chilled and we talked about both those Rose Bowls that Texas won against Michigan and USC.

[@moody6814]

Cedric Benson, Ramonce Taylor, Selvin Young. That RB room was deep. We're finally getting back to that standard thanks to Bijon and Roschon. 🤘 Jaydon Blue and and Cedric Baxter will be #1 duo 2024

[@christopherbench1513]

I believe Jamaal charles was a freshman that year

[@moody6814]

@@christopherbench1513 🧎🙏🙌

[@wyattbush1018]

One of the BEST at that time… that NEVER BECAME!!! #RT11 #PureTalentFatalFlaw #DidntHookEm

[@eddiesmith1291]

I ref his games in high school. He was good in three sports football basketball and track

[@sedariushoward806]

Thank you for making this!!!!!

[@lajanyisrael613]

Preciate you doing the video I recommend. 💯

[@shanelangston8153]

I played against Taylor in 2004 Bastrop Bears Ranked #3 Texas. I was all Cen-Tex MLB District 34-4A 110Mete hurdler record holder. The first play of the game I looked up after the snap he was already running in for the Touchdown I remember thinking there is No way he is that Fast unlike man kind he just scored that fast!! OMG we are in trouble. THE FASTEST EVER PLAYED AGAINST US. STATE RUNNER UP BASTROP BEARS.

[@TheGreatTraeX]

He’s from my hometown. I smoked a blunt with him a little while back. He’s still doing well in life

[@HDtenor1]

Great video. I remember watching these teams and hearing people like VY tall about ramonce. Didnt know what happened tho

[@eddiesmith1291]

CFL team warren moon played for that team and won 5 Gray cups there.

[@ThePorterNetwork]

The best Running Back on that roster that no one knows about was Erik Hardeman out of Pflugerville Texas! He was sharing snaps with Cedric Benson in practice during the 2003 season.. Erik never saw the field due to off the field issues.. but Erik sure could run the ball..

[@markothwriter]

Mack Brown and the coaches were not involved enough in what the team was doing outside of practice. There were other players getting in trouble at the same time. Rumors of players smoking weed in the dorms. I was living in Austin at this time. Mack Brown was at the golf course most of the time. Before the 2005 National Championship - Mack Brown watched the players closely.

[@paulupshaw9436]

I remember him, a straight stud!

[@sirlance_35]

For the next documentary video, I have 2 names as a suggestion: The Texas QB James Brown or the RB Priest Holmes Much love bro, keep the great content =)

[@dougandangielatta3225]

How about a story on Erik Hunter quarterback for Purdue 1989-?

[@tedbosquez19]

He was a supremely talented RB … he made big plays look effortless and outshined two NFL RBs in Jamaal Charles and Selvin Young … it was tragic to see the kid fall from grace … outside of Ricky Williams, I’m not sure I saw a Texas RB with such raw natural talent until Bijan Robinson… including Cedric Benson, Deonta Foreman, and a host of heralded RBs … just tragic …

[@brianwhitley4089]

Ced was a monster…check his resume at Midland Lee including 3 st8 state championships at da highest classification…best player I ever seen in high school with my own eyes 😮

[@tedbosquez19]

@@brianwhitley4089 No doubt ... he gets overlooked sometimes because of his proximity to the Ricky era but he was an alpha and his HS exploits were legendary ... and Lord knows you best not be suspected of having stolen his TV because the man would hunt you down ..m

[@Capnobvious]

Man I remember watching RT he looked to be falling in line to turn into another legend then it was where’d he go? There was no talk about him he was missing from the depth charts and eventually it was reported he was released. Sad story that these kids get caught up with so much potential and can’t see what’s potentially in front of them.

[@jfowler885]

Ramonce Taylor was the fastest player I had ever seen it the time. Its crazy him and Jamaal Charles were on the team at the same time. I saw Taylor at a basketball game back in the day when we were playing Belton.

[@joshleyva2249]

Yeah having a backpack full of the devil's lettuce isn't a good idea. Dude was a beast in 2005.

[@corypeacock556]

Where did you get your information on this story

[@BrianJohnson-du6pj]

Bruh was nice back in the day!!!

[@vernongowans4076]

Do a story on Bill Jones of the Kansas City Chiefs he was star in Corsicana Texas and went to SMU before they were given the death penalty. While at SMU he was given number 19!

[@kingroro2753]

It’s the Edmonton elks now ya bub, Canadian football on da up n up 🇨🇦🏈

[@esimpson31828]

I watched him play high school football right up the road in Belton, Texas

[@franknitti100]

I remembering thinking this boy is about to *ball* and when i heard the news....my mind was blown.

[@willijs8]

ED- MA- TEN

[@marcusddickerson6265]

RT Grew up in my hometown and was a legend

[@HookEmNation]

This guy is one of my all time favorite longhorn players. Its a shame how things went for him

[@vinsonmccants1128]

He was electrifying to watch!

[@JoshBennett-ev6zf]

Met him one time he showed me the national championship ring he was a very nice guy

[@carltonbanks2865]

It was a pipeline between Belton and UT back then and still so, only about 45 minute away from Austin...

[@theprodigalheel3942]

Oh yeah , he was from my area. I worked with some of Ramonce Taylor's friends.....they said the whole team was pretty ghetto.

[@jasonprestonATX2140]

Yeah I was a huge fan of Taylor had high hopes for him. But good to know he’s doing better now.

[@corypeacock556]

The Bell cty sheriff's are to blame. None of that was his. Bell county found out who Taylor was and thought they would make an examples of him

[@robertjones8771]

🙏🏾🤔Prayers💪🏽🏈

[@ShadowBanned904]

Bullshit. He put himself in that position. That's about all...

[@corypeacock556]

@@ShadowBanned904 your going off what this goofball just told you in this video

[@ShadowBanned904]

@@corypeacock556 so what you're saying is he did not have this weed on him? Are you Ramonce Taylor's publicist? Inquiring minds want to know. That's about all

[@corypeacock556]

@@ShadowBanned904I might just be, you want his number, you can ask him yourself

[@DavidKeithWilliams-hg5nm]

I am not really sure "sabotaged" is the appropriate word. Completely ruined is probably a better description. Either way, Ramonce Taylor's premature and tragic end to his football career probably prevented Texas from winning at least one more national championship. "Hook Em"

[@Mark-zx2bq]

Geezus, Matt, you've never heard of the Edmonton Oilers of the NHL?

[@I35KevBrooks]

Rom was tryin to be a street boy... If I'm not mistaken he got his ring took in Temple Tx

[@omarflores4577]

Played against this guy when he played for arena team RGV MAGIC.

[@gunshow1785]

I'm new here, so I'm not sure if you've covered this guy yet, but if not... look up Titus Young 🍻

[@trell019]

ED-MON-TON or ED-MIN-TON. I only remember that name cus most players go to them for some reason 😊

[@jimschultz2179]

You should do more than sad stories of guys who Fncked up. Do underdog stories. Do stories on the great coaches. Do a heisman series and tell the stories of their lives. Herschel Walker was just a fat kid until he decided to start racing trains.

[@robertjones8771]

🙏🏾🧐🤔💪🏽Prayers💪🏽🏈

[@terrell757]

Hey Matt do a video on RONALD CURRY HAMPTON VA…. The best high school athlete EVER!!!!!

[@leo29hornsfan]

It’s a shame that he never panned out as a QB in college or the NFL. I heard that he was better than Michael Vick back in high school. I was stationed in Norfolk VA and heard this man was an absolute legend.

[@terrell757]

@@leo29hornsfan​​⁠I grew up and played on the same HS team with the Vicks… I was only a freshman when Mike and Curry were seniors so I didn’t get to play against him… but I did see him in action with my own 2 eyes .😳 he was F*uckin unbelievable. Mike was unbelievable too but he wasn’t on Curry’s level. The roles obviously reversed in college. Vick was f*ckin unbelievable and curry was average. Curry messed up when he went to UNC to play both sports. His career as a QB would’ve been great if he would’ve went to UVA for football only! Curry is the only HS player ever to be ranked the #1 player in football and Basketball the same year

[@carltonbanks2865]

This kid was on his way. Taylor was like Reggie Bush at the time, slot, halfback. I was so pissed at him, smh still

[@Thegastankproductions]

If they had NIL he wouldn’t of had to risk his career for money

[@Bizixi]

You need to a vid on Stephen Garcia who used to play at SC one of the only guys to beat bama in their prime

[@Mannymoose84]

He wasn't even a bad guy he just had bad luck

[@jrrogersstang4696]

I know his sister 🔥👍🏿

[@BillyMack-eu1sw]

Say what yall went. But in that 05 season. He was a nightmare on that field 🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾

[@m43854]

4.5 isnt bad at all for 40 yd dash wth

[@NonchalantDD]

can you do the downfall of chris leak

[@Los-pf3bi]

Taylor is coaching at State Pen! 😂

[@runtheball34]

Didn’t also sell is championship ring on eBay?

[@coochie773]

Do a video on Marcus Williamson former Ohio state DB went to IMG former 4 star recruit. After Ohio state he made allegations against the OSU coaching staff a month later got charged with kidnapping and recently has been arrested for a line of bank robberies. Really sad story

[@jaykid6595]

Story on Jason Gwaltney

[@Mr-ww4yig]

He had pounds in a Texas Longhorns bag smh..I was sick when this happened

[@gurusrant7474]

People do not talk about the effects of CTE and the long-term impact on football players from their youth until they are in their early twentie. I know people are going to think about their own entertainment before they do of the individual themselves... Said maybe there's a reason this happened and you're not looking at it from that angle. I like Matt said .Get your popcorn because he's going to point out.All of this young man's faults without knowing what was really behind his actions. Playing the running backs position even as a youth all the way through high school and college .. brutal on the brain and the body.

[@TulsasVryOwn]

Over weed 🤦‍♂️ if it's just about the bud then he really got screwed over

[@tryfelyn123]

I always wondered what happened to him

[@michaellott210]

Ed- Mon-Ton😂

[@rodrickheight4956]

What about Jeff demps next... Florida gators

[@userme1237]

a good ending!

[@gregj831]

He do want he to do!

[@rayfieldsports6733]

What ever happened to Skyler Green from LSU 🤔

[@KINGTOKE84]

Played romance is high school damn shame what happen

[@wheredastacksat4369]

Not on US! We beat them boys 56-7! CST 😤

[@bron4012]

I played against him in 9 man flag football. Guys a monster with that ball 😂

[@richardnoel7222]

Erik Hardeman

[@fleafarts3576]

Reminds me of Lawrence Phillips. But LP turned out worse.

[@user-mw3ud3sw6r]

Most of this is true except he called the cops over his window.The search was at the store he went to call the law there.I knew ramonce and he is a good guy and they are right about everything else.

[@allenmitchell3534]

Yo Matt, please do me a favor, let everyone know, I Great Cheryl Miller on the Basketball 🏀 court, before Caitlin, their was Cheryl Miller

[@chadkennedy6163]

Or Edma Ton I guess would be more correct

[@ech8014]

Ok, first bug dawg, I need you to breathe.........lol it's going to be ok. I trust the men in that room. I trust the coaches in that room, they have proven they know what they're doing. From a football perspective, DE is not the end all to be all as far as creating pressure. I really do laugh when I see folks losing it over players and not looking at schemes and the bigger picture. We will be just fine. There was no one there, and we took what the men who took our team to the NFC championship felt were the best player available for our needs. We are good bro, exhale 😂

[@dirtydavis8308]

Sucks that he was that close to the NFL but it wasn’t meant to be. Maybe if he doesn’t do that stint in jail than he doesn’t straighten his life out. Funny how life works

[@chadkennedy6163]

Ed Ma Ton is how it’s pronounced

[@hahafalseflag5090]

lol Edmonton is fundamental

[@CHAMP_theBULLDOG27]

He was a criminal

[@dmd4444]

It's pronounced Ed-Munn-Ton😂

[@seanporter6431]

It’s pronounced: ED-MAN-TON!!!!

[@curtisoltmann152]

It's pronounced.... Ed.....men.....ten

[@Jimmymcnulty4]

Lol what a fool

[@hootgibsonthe3rdesquire353]

Matt You used to be White Iverson Now you're white Flemlo Much love bro

[@jimschultz2179]

Pronounce it ed mun tun😂not ed mon ton

[@traceyharris3341]

Dude was a beast he was better and faster than Reggie Bush

[@daddylo7343]

😅

[@carltonbanks2865]

That jersey no. should've been retired after DJ, but Taylor was potentially worthy of that no. until that infamous summer of 06...

[@benmilburn5949]

Ramonce destroyed his playing career and his teammates.