MORRISTOWN, NJ - Seventy-seven players and six coaches have met the criteria and passed through district screening committees to be considered for 2003 College Football Hall of Fame induction and will appear on the ballot as it was released by The National Football Foundation today.
The ballot hits the mail this week to the more than 11,000 members of The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame whose votes will be recorded and submitted to the Foundation's Honors Court, which deliberates and is responsible for selecting the class. The Honors Court, an 11-member panel chaired by Gene Corrigan (former commissioner of the ACC and past president of the NCAA), is made up of athletics directors, conference commissioners, Hall of Fame coaches, and members of the media. A complete list is available at www.footballfoundation.com.
The Hall of Fame Class will be announced in late March and inducted at The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame's 46th Awards Dinner December 9, 2003, in New York City.
To be eligible for the ballot, players must have been chosen First Team All-America by a major/national selector as recognized by the NCAA, played their last year of intercollegiate football at least ten years prior, played within the last 50 years, and be retired from playing professional football. Coaches must be out of the college coaching profession for at least three years, coached a minimum of 10 years and 100 games as a head coach, not be coaching on the professional level, and have won at least 60% of their games. In both cases, the candidate's post-football record as a citizen may also be weighed.
Once nominated for consideration, all player candidates are submitted to one of eight district screening committees, which conduct a vote to determine who will appear on the ballot.
2003 DIVISION I-A BALLOT
PLAYERS
| CANDIDATE |
SCHOOL |
POSITION |
YEARS |
|
| Bobby C. Anderson |
Colorado |
Tailback |
1967-69 |
|
| Bob P. Anderson |
Army |
Running Back |
1957-59 |
|
| Otis Armstrong |
Purdue |
Halfback |
1970-72 |
|
| Ricky Bell |
Southern California |
Running Back |
1973-76 |
|
| Thomas Bettis |
Purdue |
Guard |
1951-54 |
|
| Rik Bonness |
Nebraska |
Center |
1973-75 |
|
| Murry Bowden |
Dartmouth |
Defensive Back |
1967-70 |
|
| Tom Brown |
Minnesota |
Guard |
1958-60 |
|
| Harold Burnine |
Missouri |
End |
1953-55 |
|
| Ronnie Caveness |
Arkansas |
Center |
1962-64 |
|
| Gary Collins |
Maryland |
End |
1959-61 |
|
| Jim Covert |
Pittsburgh |
Offensive Tackle |
1980-83 |
|
| Tom Curtis |
Michigan |
Defensive Back |
1967-69 |
|
| Anthony Davis |
Southern California |
Tailback |
1972-74 |
|
| Keith Dorney |
Penn State |
Offensive Tackle |
1975-78 |
|
| Dave Duerson |
Notre Dame |
Safety |
1979-82 |
|
| Carl Eller |
Minnesota |
Tackle |
1961-63 |
|
| Frank Emanuel |
Tennessee |
Linebacker |
1963-65 |
|
| Dave Gallagher |
Michigan |
Defensive Tackle |
1970-73 |
|
| Kirk Gibson |
Michigan State |
Wide Receiver |
1975-78 |
|
| Walker Gillette |
Richmond |
Wide Receiver |
1966-69 |
|
| Robert Golic |
Notre Dame |
Linebacker |
1976-78 |
|
| Ray Guy |
Southern Mississippi |
Punter |
1969-72 |
|
| Major Harris |
West Virginia |
Quarterback |
1987-89 |
|
| Wayne Harris |
Arkansas |
Guard/Linebacker |
1958-60 |
|
| John Huarte |
Notre Dame |
Quarterback |
1962-64 |
|
| Dick Jauron |
Yale |
Running Back |
1970-72 |
|
| Joe Kapp |
California |
Quarterback |
1956-58 |
|
| Chip Kell |
Tennessee |
Center |
1968-70 |
|
| Rex Kern |
Ohio State |
Quarterback |
1968-70 |
|
| Tim Krumrie |
Wisconsin |
Defensive Lineman |
1979-82 |
|
| Jerry LeVias |
Southern Methodist |
End |
1965-68 |
|
| Robert Lytle |
Michigan |
Running Back |
1974-76 |
|
| Mark May |
Pittsburgh |
Offensive Tackle |
1977-80 |
|
| Reuben Mayes |
Washington State |
Running Back |
1982-85 |
|
| Pat McInally |
Harvard |
Tight End |
1972-74 |
|
| Marlin McKeever |
Southern California |
End |
1958-60 |
|
| George Mira |
Miami |
Quarterback |
1960-64 |
|
| Lydell Mitchell |
Penn State |
Running Back |
1969-71 |
|
| Art Monk |
Syracuse |
Wide Receiver |
1976-79 |
|
| Paul Naumoff |
Tennessee |
Linebacker |
1964-66 |
|
| Billy Neighbors |
Alabama |
Tackle |
1959-61 |
|
| Chuck Nelson |
Washington |
Placekicker |
1980-82 |
|
| Phillip Olsen |
Utah State |
Defensive End |
1967-69 |
|
| Jim Otis |
Ohio State |
Fullback |
1967-69 |
|
| Dave Parks |
Texas Tech |
End |
1961-63 |
|
| Walt Patulski |
Notre Dame |
Defensive End |
1969-71 |
|
| Mike Phipps |
Purdue |
Quarterback |
1967-69 |
|
| Ron Pritchard |
Arizona State |
Linebacker |
1966-68 |
|
| Ron Rivera |
California |
Linebacker |
1980-83 |
|
| Tracy Rocker |
Auburn |
Defensive Tackle |
1969-71 |
|
| Barry Sanders |
Oklahoma State |
Tailback |
1986-88 |
|
| Lucius Sanford |
Georgia Tech |
Linebacker |
1974-77 |
|
| Jake Scott |
Georgia |
Defensive Back |
1967-68 |
|
| Larry Seivers |
Tennessee |
Wide Receiver |
1974-76 |
|
| Jim Seymour |
Notre Dame |
End |
1966-68 |
|
| Rod Shoate |
Oklahoma |
Linebacker |
1972-74 |
|
| Ron Simmons |
Florida State |
Noseguard |
1977-80 |
|
| Chris Spielman |
Ohio State |
Linebacker |
1984-87 |
|
| Larry Station |
Iowa |
Linebacker |
1982-85 |
|
| Don Stephenson |
Georgia Tech |
Center/Linebacker |
1955-57 |
|
| Darryl Talley |
West Virginia |
Linebacker |
1979-82 |
|
| Jack Tatum |
Ohio State |
Defensive Back |
1968-70 |
|
| Jim Taylor |
Louisiana State |
Fullback |
1956-57 |
|
| Lawrence Taylor |
North Carolina |
Linebacker |
1977-80 |
|
| Joe Theismann |
Notre Dame |
Quarterback |
1968-70 |
|
| Dennis Thurman |
Southern California |
Defensive Back |
1974-77 |
|
| Don Trull |
Baylor |
Quarterback |
1961-63 |
|
| Joe Walton |
Pittsburgh |
End |
1954-56 |
|
| Andre Ware |
Houston |
Quarterback |
1987-89 |
|
| Jimmy Webb |
Mississippi State |
Defensive Tackle |
1972-74 |
|
| Roger Wehrli |
Missouri |
Defensive Back |
1966-68 |
|
| Paul Wiggin |
Stanford |
Defensive Tackle |
1954-56 |
|
| Clarence Williams |
Washington State |
Running Back |
1972-74 |
|
| David Williams |
Illinois |
Wide Receiver |
1982-85 |
|
| Charles Young |
Southern California |
Tight End |
1970-72 |
|
| Chris Zorich |
Notre Dame |
Defensive Tackle |
1987-90 |
|
COACHES
| CANDIDATE |
SCHOOL |
YEARS COACHED |
RECORD (%) |
|
| Frank Burns |
Rutgers |
1973-83 |
78-43-1 (.643) |
|
| Herb Deromedi |
Central Michigan |
1978-93 |
110-55-10 (.657) |
|
| Doug Dickey |
Tennessee |
1964-69 |
104-58-6 (.637) |
|
|
Florida |
1970-78 |
|
|
| Pat Dye |
East Carolina |
1974-79 |
153-62-5 (.707) |
|
|
Wyoming |
1980 |
|
|
|
Auburn |
1981-92 |
|
|
| Billy Jack Murphy |
Memphis |
1958-71 |
91-44-1 (.673) |
|
| Darryl Rogers |
Cal State-Hayward |
1965 |
129-84-7 (.602) |
|
|
Fresno State |
1966-72 |
|
|
|
San Jose State |
1973-75 |
|
|
|
Michigan State |
1976-79 |
|
|
|
Arizona State |
1980-84 |
|
|
2003 PLAYER CANDIDATE CAPSULE BIOS
Bobby C. Anderson-
Colorado-Tailback-Named consensus All-America in 1969. Two-time first team All-Conference selection. Set 18 school records. Selected as the 1967 Bluebonnet Bowl MVP and the 1969 Liberty Bowl MVP.
Bob P. Anderson-
Army-Running Back-Named consensus All-America in 1957 and first team in 1958. Member of the last Army team to win the Lambert Trophy. Finished seventh in the Heisman Trophy balloting in 1958.
Otis Armstrong-
Purdue-Halfback-Named consensus All-America in 1972 after accumulating 3,315 career rushing yards, a Purdue and BIG TEN record. Named BIG TEN MVP his senior year when he set almost every school and conference record.
Ricky Bell-
Southern California-Running Back-Two-time unanimous All-America selection, 1975 and 1976. Led the nation in rushing in 1975. Finished third in the Heisman Trophy balloting in 1975 and second in 1976. Two-time first team All-Conference, 1975 and 1976.
Thomas Bettis-
Purdue-Guard-Named first team All-America in 1954. Twice named All-Conference and team Most Valuable Player. Selected to play in three college all-star games. First round draft pick of the Green Bay Packers.
Rik Bonness-
Nebraska-Center-Named first team All-America in 1974 and consensus All-America in 1975. Two-time first team All-Conference. Member of the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame. Member of the Big Eight Conference co-championship team in 1975.
Murry Bowden-
Dartmouth-Defensive Back-Named first team All-America and All-Ivy League in 1970. Selected first team All-ECAC and All-East in 1970. Team co-captain.
Tom Brown-
Minnesota-Guard-Named unanimous All-America and won the Outland Trophy in 1960. Finished second in the Heisman Trophy voting in 1960 and was named BIG TEN and University of Minnesota MVP.
Harold Burnine-
Missouri-End-Named first team All-America in 1955 leading the nation in receiving with 44 receptions for 594 yards. Named All-BIG-7 Conference in 1955. Member of the Missouri Athletic Hall of Fame.
Ronnie Caveness-
Arkansas-Center/Linebacker-Named first team All-America at center in 1964. Named Outstanding Lineman in the 1965 Cotton Bowl. Played in the 1965 All-American Game, College All-Star Game, and Hula Bowl. Member of the 1964 national championship team. Holds the school record for most tackles in one game (29).
Gary Collins-
Maryland-End-Named consensus All-America in 1961. Two-time first team All-ACC selection. Had 74 receptions for 1,182 yards and 12 touchdowns during his three-year career. Named Associated Press Lineman of the Week in 1961.
Jim Covert-
Pittsburgh-Offensive Tackle-Named unanimous All-America and team captain in 1983. Allowed just three sacks in his career at Pittsburgh. Played in the Hula Bowl and Senior Bowl in 1983 and was named to the all-time Pitt Team.
Tom Curtis-
Michigan-Defensive Back-Named consensus All-America in 1969. Two-time All-Conference selection in 1968 and 1969. Finished the 1968 season with 10 interceptions, which ties for third on the BIG TEN single-season record list. Tied for fourth on NCAA Div. I-A all-time career interception list with 25. Michigan's all-time career interceptions leader.
Anthony Davis-
Southern California-Tailback-Named unanimous All-America in 1974 and was on two national championship teams. Named All-Conference twice. Finished his career with 24 NCAA, conference, and school records. Runner-up for the Heisman Trophy in 1974. In three years, totaled 3,784 rushing yards, rushed for more than 100 yards 17 times and totaled 5,420 all-purpose yards.
Keith Dorney-
Penn State-Offensive Tackle-Named first team All-America in 1977, and unanimous in 1978. Named National Lineman of the Year and played in the East-West Shrine Game in 1978. Helped the Nittany Lions to four bowl game appearances. Named to Penn State's All-Century Team.
Dave Duerson-
Notre Dame-Safety-Named first team All-America in 1982. Named team's MVP, was team captain and played in the Hula Bowl in 1982. Chairman of the Chicago Chapter of the National Football Foundation.
Carl Eller-
Minnesota-Tackle-Named consensus All-America, All-Conference and team Most Valuable Player in 1963. Played in the Hula Bowl and the College All-Star Game in 1964. Drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round.
Frank Emanuel-
Tennessee-Linebacker-Named consensus All-America in 1965. Led the Vols to an 8-1-2 record and their first bowl game in eight seasons in 1965. Member of the 1965 Bluebonnet Bowl Championship Tennessee team.
Dave Gallagher-
Michigan-Defensive Tackle-Named consensus All-America in 1973. Was the team co-captain in 1973 and played in the East-West Shrine Game. Was a part of a Michigan team that won a share of three BIG TEN championships.
Kirk Gibson-
Michigan State-Wide Receiver-Named first team All-America in 1978. Led BIG TEN in receptions (31) and reception yardage (613) in league play, helped the Spartans to a BIG TEN co-championship and a #12 national ranking in 1978. Earned All-America honors in baseball. Played MLB for 17 seasons winning a World Series with Los Angeles in 1988.
Walker Gillette-
Richmond-Wide Receiver-Named consensus All-America in 1969. Three-time All-Conference selection and Conference Outstanding Athlete. Most Valuable Player of the Tangerine Bowl. Member of the Richmond Hall of Fame and All-Time Team.
Bob Golic-
Notre Dame-Linebacker- Named unanimous All-America in 1978 and was a finalist for Lombardi Award in 1978. Co-holder of UND's single game record for tackles with 26 vs. Michigan in 1978. Second in school history with 479 career tackles. Cotton Bowl Defensive Player of the Game and co-MVP of the Hula Bowl in 1978.
Ray Guy-
Southern Mississippi-Punter-Named first team All-America and was the NCAA leading punter with a 46.2-yard average in 1972. Averaged 44.7 yards per punt in 200 career punts. Recorded 18 interceptions and kicked a 61-yard field goal in a snowstorm in Utah (then an NCAA record). Member of the school's Sports Hall of Fame.
Major Harris-
West Virginia-Quarterback-Named first team All-America in 1989. Finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting in 1989 and fifth in 1988. Became the first player in NCAA history to rush for more than 2,000 career yards and pass for more than 5,000. Held 23 WVU passing/total offense records.
Wayne Harris-
Arkansas-Guard/Linebacker-Named first team All-America and Conference Player of the Year in 1960. Two-time first team All-Conference selection. Holds single season record at Arkansas for tackles with 174. Named to the school's 1960's All-Decade team and is a member of the Arkansas Hall of Honor.
John Huarte-
Notre Dame-Quarterback-Named consensus All-America and won the Heisman Trophy in 1964. Named 1964 UPI Player and Back of the Year and Back of the Year by Football News. MVP of the 1964 North-South Game and played in the College All-Star Game.
Dick Jauron-
Yale-Running Back-Named first team All-America in 1972. Three-time All-Conference selection. Received the Asa S. Bushnell Cup as the Ivy League's Player of the Year. Named Most Outstanding Player in New England and was the team's MVP. Holds Yale's career rushing record with 2,947 yards. Currently Head Coach of the Chicago Bears.
Joe Kapp-
California-Quarterback-Named first team All-America and first team All-Conference in 1958. Named the team's Captain and Most Valuable Player while leading the team in passing and rushing in 1958. Led California to its last Rose Bowl appearance in 1959.
Chip Kell-
Tennessee-Center-Named consensus All-America in 1969 and unanimous All-America in 1970. Three-time All-SEC selection. Named Tennessee's Outstanding Lineman in 1970. Member of the 9-2 SEC Champions in 1969 and the 11-1 Sugar Bowl Champions in 1970.
Rex Kern-
Ohio State-Quarterback-Named first team All-America and finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting in 1969. Named 1969 Rose Bowl MVP. Member of the 1968 National Championship Team. Team captain in 1970. Member of OSU's Sports Hall of Fame and the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame.
Tim Krumrie-
Wisconsin-Defensive Lineman-Named consensus All-America in 1981. Three-time All- BIG TEN selection, 1980-82. Led team in tackles in 1980 and 1981. Team captain in 1982. Named 1982 Independence Bowl Defensive MVP. Played in the 1982 Hula Bowl.
Jerry LeVias-
Southern Methodist-End-Named consensus All-America and finished fifth in the 1968 Heisman Trophy voting. Three-time All-Conference selection setting several career records. Ranks third all-time at SMU in career receiving yardage. Became the first African-American player in the Southwest Conference to receive an athletic scholarship.
Robert Lytle-
Michigan-Running Back-Named consensus All-America in 1976. Finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting and played in the Hula and Japan Bowls in 1976. Member of two BIG TEN championship teams, he was named MVP for the conference and team in 1976. Set several single-season and career rushing records at Michigan.
Mark May-
Pittsburgh-Offensive Tackle-Named first team All-America in 1980. Recipient of the 1980 Outland Trophy as the nation's best interior lineman. Selected to play in the Hula and Japan Bowl All-Star Games.
Reuben Mayes-
Washington State-Running Back-Named consensus All-America in 1984. Two-time All-PAC-10 selection, 1984 and 1985. Leads WSU in single season rushing (1,632) and career rushing yards (3,519).
Pat McInally-
Harvard-Tight End-Named first team All-America in 1974. Finished second in the nation in pass receptions in 1973. Two-time first team All-Ivy League selection, 1973-1974. Received New England Player of the Year honors and was named first team All-East in 1974.
Marlin McKeever-
Southern California-End-Named first team All-America in 1959. Three-time All-Conference selection from 1958-60. Won the UCLA Game Award, awarded to the MVP of the USC/UCLA game. Two-time AP and Sports Illustrated Lineman of the Week.
George Mira-
Miami-Quarterback-Named first team All-America in 1962. Placed fifth in the Heisman Trophy voting in 1962 and 10th in 1963. Broke nearly every Miami passing record and currently ranks eighth in career pass completions (368), passing yardage (4,633) total offense (5,135), and ninth with 28 touchdown passes.
Lydell Mitchell-
Penn State-Running Back-Named first team All-America in 1971. Set school single season records for scoring (174), and rushing touchdowns (26). Holds career school records for touchdowns, 38 rushing and 41 total.
Art Monk-
Syracuse-Wide Receiver-Named first team All-America in 1979. Holds the Syracuse record with 14 receptions in a game. Averaged 21.8 yards per kickoff return and 9.77 yards on punt returns. Fourth on school's all-time all-purpose yards list with 3,899. (1,150 rushing and 1,644 receiving).
Paul Naumoff-
Tennessee-Linebacker-Named first team All-America and All-Conference in 1966. Named team MVP in 1966. Played in the College All-Star Game and Senior Bowl in 1967.
Billy Neighbors-
Alabama-Tackle-Named unanimous All-America, won the SEC Jacob's Blocking Trophy and was named All-Conference in 1961. Named to the 25-year All-SEC team (1961-85) and to the Alabama Team of the Decade. MVP of the Senior Bowl.
Chuck Nelson-
Washington-Placekicker-Named consensus All-America in 1982. Holds the NCAA record for consecutive field goals with 30. Three-time first team All-Conference selection. Kicked 59 of 72 field goals for an .819 percentage. Made 25 of 26 field goals in 1982.
Phillip Olsen-
Utah State-Defensive End-Named consensus All-America in 1969. Named Utah State's Athlete of the Year and played in the East-West Shrine Game and the Hula Bowl in 1969. Played in the NFL for nine seasons for four different teams.
Jim Otis-
Ohio State-Fullback-Named consensus All-America in 1969. Member of the 1968 National Championship team. Named first team All-BIG TEN conference in 1969.
Dave Parks-
Texas Tech-End-Named first team All-America in 1963. Played in the East-West Shrine Game and the Senior Bowl in 1963. Two-time All-Southwest Conference first team selection. Established numerous Texas Tech records and was team tri-captain in 1963.
Walter Patulski-
Notre Dame-Defensive End-Named unanimous All-America in 1971. Won the 1971 Lombardi Award and was named "Lineman of the Year" by United Press International. Named team's MVP and finished ninth in the Heisman Trophy voting in 1971.
Mike Phipps-
Purdue-Quarterback-Named unanimous All-America in 1969 and placed second in the Heisman Trophy voting. Two-time All-Conference selection including BIG TEN Player of the Year honors in 1969. Currently ranks fifth all-time in Purdue history in career passing touchdowns (37) and sixth in career passing yardage (5,423). Named Academic All-America in 1968. Drafted third overall in the 1970 NFL draft.
Ron Pritchard-
Arizona State-Linebacker-Named first team All-America in 1968. Named All-Conference three straight years, 1966-68. Team captain. Selected to the 20-year Western Athletic Conference All-Star Football team. Member of the Arizona State University Athletic Hall of Fame.
Ron Rivera-
California-Linebacker-Named first team All-America in 1983 and was a Lombardi Award finalist. Named All-Conference and was selected as Co-Defensive Player of the Year in 1983. Led team in tackles from 1981-83. Member of the Cal Hall of Fame.
Tracy Rocker-
Auburn-Defensive Tackle-Named consensus All-America in 1987 and unanimous All-America in 1988. Winner of the 1988 Outland Trophy and Lombardi Award. A three-time All-SEC selection, he helped Auburn to two conference championships. Leads Auburn in career tackles by a down lineman (354).
Barry Sanders-
Oklahoma State-Tailback-Recipient of the 1988 Heisman Trophy. Named unanimous All-America and BIG-8 Conference Player of the Year in 1988. Broke 34 NCAA records. Currently holds the all-time NCAA Division I-A record with 2,628 yards in a single-season (1988). Had four 300+ yard rushing games in 1988.
Lucius Sanford-
Georgia Tech-Linebacker-Named first team All-America in 1977. Selected to three All-Conference teams (1975-77). Led Georgia Tech in tackles in 1975 (121) and 1976 (117). Member of the Georgia Tech Hall of Fame and was named to their All-Time team in 1991.
Jake Scott-
Georgia-Defensive Back-Named a consensus All-America in 1968. Tennessee's all-time career interceptions leader, twice leading the conference. A two-time All-SEC first team selection, he was named conference Most Valuable Player in 1968 and played in two bowl games.
Larry Seivers-
Tennessee-Wide Receiver-Twice named consensus All-America and All-Conference, 1975 and 1976. Member of the team that won the 1974 Liberty Bowl. Ranks sixth all-time at Tennessee with 1,924 career receiving yards and seventh with 117 receptions.
Jim Seymour-
Notre Dame-End-Named two-time first team All-America in 1967 and 1968. Led the team in receiving from 1966-68. Holds Notre Dame's receiving record for pass receptions in a game with 13 and receiving yards in a game with 276. Played in the College All-Star Game and Hula Bowl.
Rod Shoate-
Oklahoma-Linebacker-Twice named first team All-America, 1973 and 1974. Three-time All-BIG-8 selection twice being named conference Defensive Player of the Year (1973 and 1974). Led the team in tackles (155) in 1974. Ranks third in school history with 420 career tackles.
Ron Simmons-
Florida State-Noseguard-Two-time consensus All-America selection, 1979 and 1980. Three-time All-South pick (1978-80). Set school records for quarterback sacks in a career (25) and season (12) in 1979. Ranks second on FSU all-time tackles list (483).
Chris Spielman-
Ohio State-Linebacker-Named consensus All-America in 1986 and unanimous All-America in 1987. Won the Lombardi Award as the nation's best lineman. Three-time All-Conference selection and a member of two BIG TEN Championship teams. Holds school records for career solo tackles with 283 and solo tackles in a season with 105.
Larry Station-
Iowa-Linebacker-Named consensus All-America in 1984 and unanimous All-America in 1985. Three-time first team All-Conference selection. Named team captain and MVP in 1985. Iowa's all-time leader in tackles with 492. Member of Iowa's All-Time Team.
Don Stephenson-
Georgia Tech-Center/Linebacker-Named two-time first team All-America, 1956 and 1957. Two-time first team All-Conference selection. Led the team in tackles for two years. Member of the Georgia Tech Football Hall of Fame. Played in the Hula Bowl.
Darryl Talley-
West Virginia-Linebacker-Named unanimous All-America in 1982. Holds the school's record for career tackles (484) and ranks second in career unassisted tackles (282). Member of the WVU Sports Hall of Fame.
Jack Tatum-
Ohio State-Defensive Back-Named consensus All-America in 1969 and unanimous All-America in 1970. Named National Defensive Player of the Year in 1970. Three-time All-BIG TEN selection, 1968-70.
Jim Taylor-
Louisiana State-Fullback-Named first team All-America in 1957. Ninth leading scorer in school history with 142 points. Named first team All-Southeastern Conference in 1957. Named MVP of the 1958 Senior Bowl. Member of the LSU Athletic Sports Hall of Fame.
Lawrence Taylor-
North Carolina-Linebacker-Named unanimous All-America and was the ACC Player of the Year in 1980. Recorded 16 sacks his senior year. In 1979 he had 95 tackles and caused seven fumbles. In 1980 he tallied 69 tackles.
Joe Theismann-
Notre Dame-Quarterback-Named first team All-America in 1970. Finished as the runner-up for the 1970 Heisman Trophy. Set school record for yards passing in a game with 526 in 1970. Set career record for touchdown passes with 31.
Dennis Thurman-
Southern California-Defensive Back-Two-time first team All-America and All-Conference (1976 and 1977). Member of the 1974 National Championship team. Team MVP in 1977. Ranks sixth all-time at USC in career interceptions.
Don Trull-
Baylor-Quarterback-Named consensus All-America in 1963, leading the nation with 22 touchdowns. Named first team All-Conference in 1963. Set a school record at the time with 174 completions in a season. Twice named Academic All-America.
Joe Walton-
Pittsburgh-End-Named first team All-America in 1956. Led the nation in TD catches with eight in 1955. Selected to play in the College All-Star Game and Hula Bowl. Member of Pitt's All-Time Team.
Andre Ware-
Houston-Quarterback-In 1989, he was named consensus All-America, won the Heisman Trophy, the Davey O'Brien Award as the nation's best quarterback, and was UPI Player of the Year and Chevrolet Offensive Player of the Year. Set 26 NCAA records his senior year, including season passing yards (4,661), in a game (423.7), and yards in a quarter (340). Threw for 8,202 career yards in his career and was two-time All-Conference.
Jimmy Webb-
Mississippi State-Defensive Tackle-Named a consensus All-America in 1974. A two-time All-SEC first team selection, he played in both the Hula Bowl and the Senior Bowl. Named Academic All-America in 1973.
Roger Wehrli-
Missouri-Defensive Back-Named consensus All-America in 1968 and led nation in punt returns. Two-time first team All-BIG-8 selection, 1967 and 1968. Selected to Missouri's All-Century team and Hall of Fame. His jersey is retired at Missouri.
Paul Wiggin-
Stanford-Defensive Tackle-Two-time first team All-America and All-Conference selection, 1955 and 1956. One of only two players in school history to return as Stanford's head coach. Selected to Stanford's All-Century Team.
Clarence Williams-
Washington State-Running Back-Named first team All-America and All-Conference in 1964. Led the Cougars in rushing, scoring, and kickoff returns as a junior and senior. Led the team in total offense, receptions, and punt returns as a senior. Played in the Hula Bowl and the East-West Shrine, and All-West Coast All-Star Games in 1964.
David Williams-
Illinois-Wide Receiver-Two-time unanimous All-America selection (1984 and 1985). Finished collegiate career as the second-leading receiver in college football history with 245 catches and 3,195 yards. Still holds numerous BIG TEN and Illinois receiving records. Became only the third person in NCAA history to reach 100 catches in a season (101 in 1984).
Charles Young-
Southern California-Tight End-Named unanimous All-America and All-Conference in 1972. Member of the 1972 National Championship team. Set school record for most passes caught by a tight end with 68. Named school Lineman of the Year in 1972.
Chris Zorich-
Notre Dame-Defensive Tackle-Named unanimous All-America in 1990 and consensus in 1989. Received Lombardi Award in 1990 and was an Outland Award finalist. Member of the 1988 undefeated National Championship team. Named CBS Sports/Chevrolet Defensive Player of the Year in 1990.
** Consensus All-America: Player made more All-America Teams at his position than any other player
** Unanimous All-America: Player made every major All-America Team for that season
2003 COACH CANDIDATE CAPSULE BIOS
Frank Burns-
Rutgers (1973-83)-Named Walter Camp and New Jersey Sportswriters Coach of the Year in 1976. Winningest coach in school history. Member of the Rutgers Sports Hall of Fame.
Herb Deromedi-
Central Michigan-(1978-93)-Twice named Mid-American Conference Coach of the Year, he ranked 15th among all active NCAA Division I coaches upon retirement. Led CMU to three MAC championships. All-time winningest coach in team and conference history.
Doug Dickey-
Tennessee (1964-69)-Florida (1970-78)-Rebuilt the Tennessee football program winning two Southeastern Conference Championships in six years. Served as Tennessee's athletic director since 1985. Received the NFF's John L. Toner Award for superior administration of athletics.
Pat Dye-
East Carolina (1974-79)-Wyoming (1980)- Auburn (1981-92)-Led Auburn to four SEC titles and went 6-2-1 in nine Bowl appearances. Coached 21 All-Americans and 78 All-SEC players at Auburn.
Billy Jack Murphy-
Memphis (1958-71)-All-Time winningest coach in Memphis history. Had 11 winning seasons and retired as the 15th winningest coach in the nation. Member of the Memphis Hall of Fame and Mississippi State Hall of Fame.
Darryl Rogers-
Cal State-Hayward (1965)-Fresno State (1966-72)-San Jose State (1973-75)-Michigan State (1976-79)-Arizona State (1980-84)-Took Fresno State to two bowl games. Achieved an unprecedented national ranking at San Jose State. Was BIG TEN Coach of the Year in 1977 and conference champs in 1978, when he was named National Coach of the Year by Sporting News.
With 119 chapters and over 12,000 members nationwide, The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame, a not-for-profit educational organization, runs programs designed to use the power of amateur football in developing scholarship, citizenship and athletic achievement in America's young people. NFF programs include the College Football Hall of Fame in South Bend, Ind., Play It Smart, The NFF Center for Youth Development Through Sport at Springfield College (Mass.), the NFL/NFF Coaching Academy, and scholarships of nearly $1 million for College and High School Scholar-Athletes.
