Most are too young to recall a linebacker from the late 70's named Freddie Smith. We had a Fred Smith at DB but that was later. Looking at the AU Media Guide last night and checking out career stats and he is the career leader in total tackles and is the only player to record over 100 solos in a year. He did it twice. In 1977, his solos and assists combined was 193. His career total tackles is 528. The closest to him in career tackles is Greg Carr at 453. I believe Takeo was one of only two others to record over 90 solos in a season.
I am old enough to remember Freddie Smith. This guy was so fast, so hard nosed and so far ahead of everyone else athletically. He was just that damn good.