Taylor Guess Commits To Play
For Samford University

Arab's Taylor Guess breaks a Scottsboro tackle during 2005 season
Arab Today File Photo by Dwight Hayes

Feb. 6, 2006
Arab running back, Taylor Guess has announced his intention to sign a football scholarship with Samford University.  Guess said he would officially sign with Samford within the week.  Guess, who missed the final two games of the 2005 season due to a knee injury in the Buckhorn game, had ACL repair surgery in November and has been undergoing physical rehab to strengthen the knee.

In an interview with Archie Anderson of WRAB, Coach Keith Garner, said that despite his injuries, Guess was a big part of everything the Knights did during the season.  Garner said he was excited for Taylor and his opportunity to play at Samford and the opportunity to possibly play with his brother Drew Guess who also plays for Samford.  Guess hopes to be at least 85% rehabbed by the time practice begins.

Taylor, who is the son of Barry and Teresa Guess of Arab,  received the Beamon Lyons Award for Excellence during the annual football banquet held in December.  In addition, Guess received the Best Running Back Award, Highest GPA Award and Permanent Team Captain Award during the banquet (Click here for banquet photos)