joey...
Man that is a great day for TN digging, especially in West TN.
Awesome roots and tops.
Looks like where you found those nice ones with your son in the pic, they were getting plenty of light.
When you see those big broad leaves, they are getting good light, and are very happy.
My personal best day ever here in Middle TN was 3 lbs 1.5 oz... but my largest root that day was probably in the 1.5 oz size.
You were digging some Monster roots there for TN. It don't take many of those to make a pound.
Congrats on a GREAT day digging and especially glad your son got in on that. He will never forget it.
TNHunter