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Introduction

Officers of the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame


Dear Members and College Football Friends:
Archie Manning, Chairman
We are proud to share with you the 2010 ballot, which
Steven J. Hatchell, President & CEO
includes photos of some of the 2009 honorees. Hopefully, you
will enjoy looking at the photos while they also serve as a Clayton I. Bennett, Vice Chairman
poignant reminder that the Class of 2010 will truly be joining
college football’s greatest legends. J. Murry Bowden, Vice Chairman
The centerpiece of the National Football Foundation’s efforts
to promote our great game and inspire future generations to greatness, the College George M. Weiss, Vice Chairman
Football Hall of Fame represents the pinnacle of achievement in our sport. Of the 4.72
million who have played college football since the first game on Nov. 6, 1869, only 866
players and 186 coaches have earned the right to be immortalized in our sport’s ultimate 2010 KEY DATES
shrine. Selecting the greatest players and coaches in the history of the game for induction
July 16-17: College Football Hall of Fame
into the Hall of Fame is an awesome responsibility, and your vote plays an important role.
Members often tell us about their passion in voting, and we are pleased to share with you Enshrinement Festival – South Bend, Ind.
this unique member benefit. Dec. 7: NFF Annual Awards Dinner at the
Please cast your vote by March 31, and we look forward to sharing the results with you. Waldorf=Astoria – New York, N.Y.
Thank you for taking part in this very special tradition and helping us build leaders Dec. 7: The 21st Presentation of the Campbell Trophy,
through football.
endowed by HealthSouth, to the nation’s top scholar-
Kind regards,
athlete at the Waldorf=Astoria – New York, N.Y.
Jan. 1, 2011: National Hall of Fame Salute at the
Tostitos Fiesta Bowl – Glendale, AZ.
Archie Manning Jan. 11, 2011: MacArthur Trophy Presentation to the
Chairman of the Board BCS National Champion – Scottsdale, AZ.

2009 INDUCTEES
Members of the 2009 class participate in the National Hall of Fame Salute at The Tostitos Fiesta Bowl before the Boise State and TCU game on Jan. 4, 2010 in Glendale, Ariz.
(L-R): Pervis Atkins (New Mexico State); Tim Brown (Notre Dame); Major Harris (West Virginia); Gordon Hudson (BYU); Woodrow Lowe (Alabama); Ken Margerum (Stanford); Steve McMichael (Texas);
Larry Station (Iowa); Gino Torretta (Miami, Fla.); Curt Warner (Penn State); and coaches Dick MacPherson (Syracuse, UMass) and John Robinson (USC and UNLV).

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On the Cover: 2009 College Football Hall of Fame inductee Major Harris from West Virginia University. Harris, who finished third in the Heisman balloting in 1989 and
fifth in 1988, was one of the first major-college players to rush for more than 2,000 yards and pass for more than 5,000 yards in a career.

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Football Bowl Subdivision Player Candidates


WHAT IT TAKES: The Criteria for Hall of Fame Consideration
1. First and foremost, a player must have ideals of football forward into his rela- 5. A coach becomes eligible three years
received First-Team All-America recog- tions with his community and his fellow after retirement or immediately follow-
nition by a selector organization that is man, with love of his country. ing retirement provided he is at least 70
recognized by the NCAA and utilized to Consideration may also be given for years of age. Active coaches become eli-
comprise their consensus All-America academic honors and whether or not gible at 75 years of age. He must have
teams. the candidate earned a college degree. been a head coach for a minimum of 10
2. A player becomes eligible for considera- 4. Players must have played their last year years and coached at least 100 games
tion by the Foundation’s Honors Courts of intercollegiate football within the last with a .600 winning percentage*.
10 years after his final year of intercolle- 50 years*. For example, to be eligible * Players who do not comply with the 50-year
giate football played. for the 2010 ballot, the player must rule and coaches who have not won 60 per-
3. While each nominee’s football achieve- have played his last year in 1960 or cent of their games may still be eligible for
ments in college are of prime considera- thereafter. In addition, players who are consideration by the Football Bowl
tion, his post-football record as a citizen playing professionally and coaches who Subdivision (formerly Division I-A) and
is also weighed. He must have proven are coaching on the professional level Divisional Veterans Committee, which
himself worthy as a citizen, carrying the are not eligible until after they retire. examine unique cases.

Football Bowl Subdivision (Formerly Division I-A)


PLAYER CANDIDATES (VOTE FOR 11)
Candidates are listed alphabetically. This ballot includes candidates who were selected by the Honors Court and District Screening Committees.
CANDIDATE SCHOOL POSITION(S) YEARS PLAYED
1. Charles Alexander . . . . . . . . .LSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running Back . . . . . . . . . . .1975-78
2. Otis Armstrong . . . . . . . . . . . .Purdue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running Back . . . . . . . . . . .1970-72
3. Steve Bartkowski . . . . . . . . . .California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Quarterback . . . . . . . . . . . .1972-74
4. Bob Berry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oregon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Quarterback . . . . . . . . . . . .1962-64
5. Eric Bienemy . . . . . . . . . . . . .Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running Back . . . . . . . . . . .1987-90
6. Brian Bosworth . . . . . . . . . . . .Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linebacker . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984-86
7. Bob Breunig . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Arizona State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linebacker . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972-74
8. Tedy Bruschi . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Arizona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive End . . . . . . . . . .1992-95
9. Dave Butz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Purdue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive Tackle . . . . . . . . .1970-72
10. Dennis Byrd . . . . . . . . . . . . . .North Carolina State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive Tackle . . . . . . . . .1964-67
11. Dave Casper . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Notre Dame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tight End . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971-73
12. Ronnie Caveness . . . . . . . . . . .Arkansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1962-64
13. Ray Childress . . . . . . . . . . . . .Texas A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive Lineman . . . . . . .1981-84
14. Marv Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Iowa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tight End . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985-88
15. Bob Crable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Notre Dame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linebacker . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978-81
16. Randy Cross . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UCLA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Offensive Guard . . . . . . . . .1973-75
17. Randall Cunningham . . . . . . .Nevada-Las Vegas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Punter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1982-84
18. Sam Cunningham . . . . . . . . . .Southern California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running Back . . . . . . . . . . .1970-72
19. Eric Dickerson . . . . . . . . . . . .Southern Methodist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running Back . . . . . . . . . . .1979-82
20. Bobby Douglass . . . . . . . . . . .Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Quarterback . . . . . . . . . . . .1966-68
21. D.J. Dozier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Penn State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running Back . . . . . . . . . . .1983-86
22. Jumbo Elliott . . . . . . . . . . . . .Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Offensive Tackle . . . . . . . . .1984-87
23. Luther Elliss . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Utah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive Lineman . . . . . . .1991-94

TAKING THE FIELD ONE MORE TIME: Hall of Famers and Major Award Honorees Participate in 2009 On-Campus Salutes
Ever since the inaugural College Football Hall of Fame class in 1951, the At the event, the NFF presents a commemorative plaque to the institution dur-
National Football Foundation has joined forces with college and universities ing one of its home football games for permanent display in the school’s athlet-
around the country to orchestrate memorable NFF On-Campus Salutes for the ics facilities, and many schools invite the inductee’s teammates and families to
Hall of Famers during their year of induction, allowing the inductees to return return to participate in special banquets, receptions, and other events to cele-
to their school and accept the adulation of their fans. brate the occasion. The NFF recently expanded the tradition to include its major
Many inductees count the experience as one of their most cherished award honorees. Included on these pages are a few photo highlights from the
moments, savoring what it means to hear the roar of the crowd one more time. 2009 On-Campus Salutes.

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Football Bowl Subdivision Player Candidates
CANDIDATE SCHOOL POSITION(S) YEARS PLAYED
24. Doug English . . . . . . . . . . . . .Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive Tackle . . . . . . . . .1972-74
25. Bill Enyart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oregon State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fullback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1966-68
26. Dave Foley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ohio State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Offensive Tackle . . . . . . . . .1966-68
27. Tony Franklin . . . . . . . . . . . . .Texas A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Placekicker . . . . . . . . . . . . .1975-78
28. Moe Gardner . . . . . . . . . . . . .Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive Tackle . . . . . . . . .1987-90
29. Willie Gault . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tennessee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wide Receiver . . . . . . . . . .1979-82
30. Eddie George . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ohio State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running Back . . . . . . . . . . .1992-95
31. Kirk Gibson . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Michigan State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wide Receiver . . . . . . . . . .1975-78
32. Charlie Gogolak . . . . . . . . . . .Princeton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Placekicker . . . . . . . . . . . . .1963-65
33. Jerry Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive Back . . . . . . . . . .1981-84
34. Mark Herrmann . . . . . . . . . . .Purdue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Quarterback . . . . . . . . . . . .1977-80
35. Clarkston Hines . . . . . . . . . . .Duke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wide Receiver . . . . . . . . . .1986-89
36. Desmond Howard . . . . . . . . .Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wide Receiver . . . . . . . . . .1989-91
37. Bobby Humphrey . . . . . . . . . .Alabama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running Back . . . . . . . . . . .1985-88
38. Dick Jauron . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Yale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running Back . . . . . . . . . . .1970-72
39. Tommy Kramer . . . . . . . . . . .Rice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Quarterback . . . . . . . . . . . .1973-76
40. Jess Lewis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oregon State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive Tackle . . . . . . . . .1966-67, 1969
41. Robert Lytle . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running Back . . . . . . . . . . .1974-76
42. Bobby Majors . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tennessee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive Back . . . . . . . . .1969-71
43. Paul Martha . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pittsburgh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running Back . . . . . . . . . . .1961-63
44. Russell Maryland . . . . . . . . . .Miami (Fla.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive Tackle . . . . . . . . .1986-90
45. Duncan McColl . . . . . . . . . . .Stanford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive End . . . . . . . . . .1973-76
46. Pat McInally . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Harvard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tight End . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972-74
47. Marlin McKeever . . . . . . . . . .Southern California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tight End . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1958-60
48. George Mira . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Miami (Fla.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Quarterback . . . . . . . . . . . .1961-63
49. Chet Moeller . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Navy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive Back . . . . . . . . . .1973-75
50. Art Monk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Syracuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wide Receiver . . . . . . . . . .1976-79
51. Paul Naumoff . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tennessee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linebacker . . . . . . . . . . . . .1964-66
52. Ken Norton, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . .UCLA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linebacker . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984-87
53. Tom Nowatzke . . . . . . . . . . . .Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fullback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1961-64
54. Jonathan Ogden . . . . . . . . . . .UCLA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Offensive Tackle . . . . . . . . .1992-95
55. Philip Olsen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Utah State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive End . . . . . . . . . .1967-69
2009 INDUCTEE • ED DYAS
Auburn inductee Ed Dyas waves to the crowd with his family in the background and Auburn Director of Athletics Jay Jacobs on his right.

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CANDIDATE SCHOOL POSITION(S) YEARS PLAYED
56. Jim Otis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ohio State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fullback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1967-69
57. Ken Rice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Auburn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive Tackle . . . . . . . . .1958-60
58. Ron Rivera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linebacker . . . . . . . . . . . . .1980-83
59. Mike Ruth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Boston College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nose Guard . . . . . . . . . . . .1982-85
60. Deion Sanders . . . . . . . . . . . .Florida State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive Back . . . . . . . . . .1985-88
61. Jake Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive Back . . . . . . . . . .1967-68
62. Jim Seymour . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Notre Dame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wide Receiver . . . . . . . . . .1966-68
63. Sterling Sharpe . . . . . . . . . . . .South Carolina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wide Receiver . . . . . . . . . .1984-87
64. Will Shields . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Offensive Guard . . . . . . . . .1989-92
65. Rod Shoate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linebacker . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972-74
66. Percy Snow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Michigan State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linebacker . . . . . . . . . . . . .1986-89
67. Matt Stinchcomb . . . . . . . . . .Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Offensive Tackle . . . . . . . . .1995-98
68. Jerry Stovall . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Halfback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1960-62
69. Darryl Talley . . . . . . . . . . . . . .West Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linebacker . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979-82
70. Lawrence Taylor . . . . . . . . . . .North Carolina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linebacker . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977-80
71. Pat Tillman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Arizona State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linebacker . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994-97
72. Don Trull . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Baylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Quarterback . . . . . . . . . . . .1961-63
73. Wesley Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mississippi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tight End . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985-88
74. Alfred Williams . . . . . . . . . . . .Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linebacker . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987-90
75. Clarence Williams . . . . . . . . . .Washington State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running Back . . . . . . . . . . .1962-64
76. Steve Wisniewski . . . . . . . . . .Penn State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Offensive Guard . . . . . . . . .1985-88
77. Scott Woerner . . . . . . . . . . . . .Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive Back . . . . . . . . . .1977-80

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2009 GOLD MEDAL CO-RECIPIENT • PHIL KNIGHT


Nike Chairman and Co-Founder Phil Knight mingles in Autzen Stadium with the Oregon players before his NFF On-Campus Salute as the 2009 recipient of the NFF Gold Medal.
At right are Nike Director of College Sports Marketing Kit Morris and NFF President & CEO Steve Hatchell at the NFF On-Campus Salute for Knight.

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Football Bowl Subdivision Coach Candidates
Football Bowl Subdivision (Formerly Division I-A)
COACH CANDIDATES (VOTE FOR 2)
Candidates are listed alphabetically.
CANDIDATE SCHOOL YEARS COACHED RECORD PERCENTAGE
1. Barry Alvarez . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1990-2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . .118-73-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . .615

2. Jim Carlen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .West Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . .1966-69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107-69-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . .604


Texas Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1970-74
South Carolina . . . . . . . . . . .1975-1981

3. William “Lone Star” Dietz . . .Washington State . . . . . . . . .1915-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96-62-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .603


Purdue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1921
Louisiana Tech . . . . . . . . . . .1922-23
Wyoming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1924-26
Haskell Indian Inst. (Kan.) .1929-32
Albright (Pa.) . . . . . . . . . . . .1937-42

4. Wayne Hardin . . . . . . . . . . . .Navy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1959-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118-74-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . .612


Temple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1970-82

5. Bill McCartney . . . . . . . . . . . .Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1982-94 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93-55-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624

6. Billy Jack Murphy . . . . . . . . .Memphis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1958-71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91-44-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .673

7. 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
2009 INDUCTEE • DICK MACPHERSON
Inductee Dick MacPherson, the former coach at Syracuse and UMass, is surrounded by his former Orange players. Directly on his right are Syracuse Chancellor and President Nancy Cantor and
Syracuse Athletics Director Daryl Gross. Directly on his left are his wife, Sandra, and former NFF President Bob Casciola.

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T h e N a t i o n a l F o o t b a l l F o u n d a t i o n ’s F o o t b a l l e t t e r

2010 Player Candidate Bios


Charles Alexander, LSU-Running Back — 1977 and Bob Breunig, Arizona State-Linebacker — Named Ronnie Caveness, Arkansas-Center — Named First
‘78 consensus First Team All-America…1977 SEC 1974 First Team All-America selection…Led ASU to Team All-America in 1964…Named Outstanding
MVP, leading Tigers to berths in the Sun Bowl and 1972 WAC title and to consecutive Fiesta Bowl wins in Lineman of the 1965 Cotton Bowl…Member of the
Liberty Bowl (1978)… Led the SEC in rushing, total 1972 and ‘73… Three-time All-WAC pick who ranks 1964 Arkansas National Championship team…Holds
offense and scoring in 1977 and set 27 school records third all-time in career solo tackles (206) and fifth in the school record for most tackles in one game (29).
by career’s end. career tackles (353) at ASU.
Ray Childress, Texas A&M-Defensive Lineman —
Otis Armstrong, Purdue-Running Back — Named con- Tedy Bruschi, Arizona-Defensive End — Two-time 1984 First Team All-America and two-time All-
sensus All-America in 1972 after accumulating 3,315 First Team All-America (consensus-’94, unanimous- Southwest Conference pick… Holds the Texas A&M
career rushing yards, a school and Big Ten record… ’95)…Tied the NCAA career record with 52 record for tackles by a defensive lineman (360)…
Named Big Ten MVP in 1972. sacks…1995 Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year and Upon leaving A&M, ranked second all-time in career
three-time First Team All-Pac-10 selection…Led sacks (25).
Steve Bartkowski, California-Quarterback — Named Arizona to three bowls.
consensus First Team All-America in 1974… Led the Marv Cook, Iowa-Tight End — 1988 consensus First
nation in passing with 2,580 yards (1974)…Ranks Dave Butz, Purdue-Defensive Tackle — 1972 consen- Team All-American… Two-time First Team All-Big Ten
10th in school history with 4,434 passing yards and sus First Team All-America… Finalist for the Lombardi selection and member of 1985 Big Ten Championship
8th in single-season yardage. Award in 1972 and named First Team All- team… Holds school record for most catches by a tight
Conference…Named Defensive MVP of the Senior end (126)… 1987 Academic All-Big 10 selection.
Bob Berry, Oregon-Quarterback — Guided the Ducks Bowl.
to three consecutive winning seasons… First Oregon Bob Crable, Notre Dame-Linebacker — Two-time con-
quarterback to surpass 1,000 yards in two different Dennis Byrd, North Carolina State-Defensive Tackle — sensus First Team All-America in 1980 and 1981… Set
seasons…16 TD passes in 1963 and 39 career touch- First Team All-America in 1966 and ‘67, garnering ND records for most career tackles (521), most tackles
downs passes were school records for 20 years. consensus honors in 1967…Three-time All-ACC selec- in a season (187), most tackles in a game (26)…
tion, leading Wolfpack to 1967 Liberty Bowl Played in 1981 Hula Bowl.
Eric Bienemy, Colorado-Running Back — Played in win…First player in NC State history to be named
two national championships, leading Buffs to 1990 consensus All-American. Randy Cross, UCLA-Offensive Guard — Named First
national title…Unanimous First Team All-America and Team All-America in 1975… Helped lead UCLA to a
finished third in 1990 Heisman voting…Two-time All- Dave Casper, Notre Dame-Tight End — Named 1973 victory over top-ranked Ohio State in the 1976 Rose
Big Eight pick…Still holds eight CU records. consensus First Team All-America…Played on 1973 Bowl… First Team All-Conference selection in 1975…
National Championship Team…1973 ND Offensive Starter in 28 of 34 career games including his final 23.
Brian Bosworth, Oklahoma-Linebacker — Two-time MVP and recorded 21 receptions for 335 yards and
consensus First Team All-America pick (1985- four touchdowns in career .
86)…Set school record for tackles in a game (22) and
named Butkus Award winner in 1985 and ‘86…Led * Consensus All-America: Player made more All-America Teams at his position than any other player
Sooners to three consecutive Orange Bowls and ‘85 ** Unanimous All-America: Player made every major All-America Team for that season
national championship.

2009 NFF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN RECIPIENT • BILLY PAYNE 2009 OUTSTANDING FOOTBALL OFFICIAL AWARD RECIPIENT • TIM MILLIS
At the On-Campus Salute for 2009 NFF Distinguished American recipient Billy Payne: 2009 NFF Outstanding Football Official Award recipient Tim Millis (center) accepts a commemorative
Georgia Athletics Director Damon Evans, NFF COO Matthew Sign, NFF President & football from NFF Director of Membership Ron Dilatush (left) and then-NFF Gridiron Club of Dallas
CEO Steve Hatchell, Billy Payne and his Hall of Fame coach Vince Dooley (Georgia). Chapter President Mark Ball (right) during his NFF On-Campus Salute.

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2010 Player Candidate Bios
Randall Cunningham, Nevada-Las Vegas-Punter — Jumbo Elliott, Michigan-Offensive Tackle — Two-time Moe Gardner, Illinois-Defensive Tackle — Two-time
Named First Team All-America as a punter in 1983 and First Team All-American (consensus-’87)… Two-time First Team All America (unanimous-’89, consensus-
Second Team All-America as a punter and Honorable All-Big Ten First Team selection and member of 1986 ’90)…1990 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and
Mention as a quarterback in 1984…Led UNLV to their Big Ten Co-Champions…Paved the way for Jamie 1989 Big Ten Lineman of the Year…Three-time First
first-ever Bowl game…Broke 18 UNLV records. Morris, who had three-straight 1,000-yard seasons. Team All-Conference pick and set school record for
career TFL (57).
Sam Cunningham, Southern California-Running Back Luther Elliss, Utah-Defensive Lineman — 1994 con-
— Named First Team All-America in 1972… Rushed sensus First Team All-America… Led Utes to 1992 Willie Gault, Tennessee-Wide Receiver — 1982 First
for 1,579 yards and 23 touchdowns during career… Copper Bowl and two consecutive Freedom Bowls Team All-America…Led Vols to three bowl berths…Set
Named 1973 Rose Bowl Player of the Game (four (1993, 94)… 1994 WAC Defensive Player of the Year. six conference and 12 school punt / kickoff return
touchdowns)… Member of the 1972 National Doug English, Texas-Defensive Tackle — Member of records…Tied NCAA record for most touchdowns by
Championship team. three bowl teams, including 1973 Cotton Bowl cham- kick return in a single season (3) in 1980.
pionship team… Two-time All-SWC selection; Eddie George, Ohio State-Running Back — 1995
Eric Dickerson, Southern Methodist-Running Back — Member of two Southwest Conference championship Heisman Trophy, Walter Camp, Maxwell and Doak
Named unanimous First Team All-America and fin- teams (1972, 73)… Averaged 10 tackles per game. Walker award winner…1995 Big Ten Player of the
ished third in the Heisman Trophy voting in Year…Led OSU to four bowl games…Set 10 confer-
1982…Twice named SWC Player of the Year, he holds Bill Enyart, Oregon State-Fullback — Named First ence records and finished as OSU’s leader in most 200-
14 SMU records including career rushing yards Team All-America in 1968…Set school record with plus rushing games (5).
(4,450). 1,304 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns in
1968…1968 Hula Bowl MVP and two-time First Team Kirk Gibson, Michigan State-Wide Receiver — Named
Bobby Douglass, Kansas-Quarterback — 1968 First All-Conference selection (1967-68). First Team All-America, led Big Ten in receiving in
Team All-America and finished seventh in the 1968 league play and helped the Spartans to a Big Ten Co-
Heisman Trophy voting…1968 Big Eight Player of the David Foley, Ohio State-Offensive Tackle — Named Championship and a No.12 national ranking in
Year… Held nearly every KU offense/passing/rushing consensus First Team All-America in 1968…Led 1978…Played MLB for 17 seasons.
record by career’s end. Buckeyes to the 1968 national championship and an
undefeated season…1968 NFF National Scholar- Charlie Gogolak, Princeton-Placekicker — 1965 First
D.J. Dozier, Penn State-Running Back — Named 1986 Athlete. Team All-American…Set seven NCAA records and led
consensus First Team All-America and led PSU to per- Princeton to an 8-1 season (1965)… Two-time First
fect 12-0 season and national championship (1986)… Tony Franklin, Texas A&M-Plackekicker — Two-time Team All-Ivy…Holds four school records…
Finished eighth in 1986 Heisman voting… First PSU First Team All-America (1976-consensus, ‘78)…Led Revolutionized the kicking game utilizing the soccer-
back to lead the team in rushing for four consecutive A&M to four bowl appearances…Set seven NCAA style technique.
seasons. records, including most 50 yards-plus field goals made
(15) and most points scored by a kicker in a career Jerry Gray, Texas-Defensive Back — Two-time First
(291). Team All-American (consensus-’83, unanimous-’84)…
Two-time SWC Player of the Year… Member of 1983
SWC championship team and four bowl teams…297
career tackles, 16 career interceptions, 20 pass breakups.

2009 INDUCTEE • STEVE MCMICHAEL 2009 INDUCTEE • TIM BROWN


Texas inductee Steve McMichael gives the Hook’em sign. Notre Dame inductee Tim Brown and his wife, Sherice, are flanked by Notre Dame Athletics Director Jack Swarbrick (right)
and College Football Hall of Fame Executive Director Lisa Malin (left).

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T h e N a t i o n a l F o o t b a l l F o u n d a t i o n ’s F o o t b a l l e t t e r

2010 Player Candidate Bios


Mark Herrmann, Purdue-Quarterback — Named Paul Martha, Pittsburgh-Running Back — 1963 con- Ken Norton, Jr., UCLA-Linebacker — 1987 First Team
unanimous First Team All-America, Big Ten MVP and sensus First Team All-America…Member of the 1963 All-America, leading Bruins to four consecutive bowl
finished fourth in the Heisman Trophy voting in team that went 9-1… By career’s end, ranked 10th all- wins… Member of the 1985 conference championship
1980…A First Team All-Conference selection, he time at Pitt in career scoring with 104 total points and team… Led team in tackles in 1986 (106) and in 1987
broke NCAA career records for passing yards (9,188) recorded 17 career touchdowns. (125) and ranks sixth in school history with 339 career
and completions (707). tackles.
Russell Maryland, Miami (Fla.)-Defensive Tackle —
Clarkston Hines, Duke-Wide Receiver — First Team 1990 unanimous First Team All-America selection and Tom Nowatzke, Indiana-Fullback — Named First
All-America in 1988 and ‘89 (consensus), leading Outland Trophy winner…Led Miami to four consecu- Team All-America in 1964…A two-time All-
Devils to ACC title and All-American Bowl berth in tive bowl berths and national championships in 1987 Conference selection (1963-64), he led the Big Ten in
1989…Finished career as NCAA record-holder for and 1989…Registered 45-3-0 record during career. rushing in 1963…Played in the East/West Shrine
career touchdown receptions (38) and posted three Game, Senior Bowl and Coaches All-American Game.
1,000-yard receiving seasons. Duncan McColl, Stanford-Defensive End — 1976 First
Team All-America…Two-time First Team All-Pac- Jonathan Ogden, UCLA-Offensive Tackle — Named
Desmond Howard, Michigan-Wide Receiver — 1991 8…Holds Stanford records for most QB sacks in sea- unanimous First Team All-America and Outland
consensus First Team All-America and Heisman son (17) and most TFL in season (26)…1976 NFF Trophy winner in 1995…Led team to 1993 Pac-10
Trophy winner…Led Wolverines to three Big Ten titles National Scholar-Athlete. title…Won 1995 Morris Trophy as conference’s best
and two Rose Bowls…Led the nation in scoring (11.5 offensive lineman, allowing only one quarterback sack
points per game) and kickoff returns (27.5 avg.) in Pat McInally, Harvard-Tight End — Named First Team that season.
1991. All-America in 1974…Finished second in the nation in
pass receptions in 1973…Two-time First Team All-Ivy Philip Olsen, Utah State-Defensive End — 1969 con-
Bobby Humphrey, Alabama-Running Back — Named League pick (1973-74)…Received 1974 New England sensus First Team All-America…1969 team captain
First Team All-America in 1987…Led Tide to victories Player of the Year and First Team All-East honors. and Utah State Athlete of the Year…Selected to play in
in Aloha Bowl and two Sun Bowls…Named UPI the East-West Shrine Game and the Hula
Offensive Player of the Year in 1987…Ended career Marlin McKeever, Southern California-Tight End — Bowl…Brother of College Football Hall of Famer
with 4,958 all-purpose yards and 40 TDs. Named First Team All-America in 1959…A three-time Merlin Olsen.
All-Conference selection (1958-60) and MVP of the
Dick Jauron, Yale-Running Back — Named First Team USC/UCLA game in 1960…Two-time AP and Sports Jim Otis, Ohio State-Fullback — Named consensus
All-America in 1972…A three-time First Team All- Illustrated Lineman of the Week. First Team All-America in 1969…Member of the 1968
Conference selection, he received the Asa S. Bushnell National Championship team…Named First Team All-
Cup as the Ivy League’s Player of the Year…Graduated George Mira, Miami (Fla.)-Quarterback — Named Big Ten conference in 1969 and led the Buckeyes to
as Yale’s career rushing leader with 2,947 yards. First Team All-America in 1962 and finished fifth in two conference titles…Led the team in rushing three
Heisman voting that year… Broke nearly every Miami times.
Tommy Kramer, Rice-Quarterback — Named 1976 passing record and currently ranks eighth in Miami
Consensus First Team All-America and finished fifth in history in pass completions (368), passing yardage Ken Rice, Auburn-Defensive Tackle — Two-time First
1976 Heisman voting…Southwest Conference Most (4,633) total offense (5,135). Team All-America (1959, ‘60), garnering consensus
Valuable Player in 1976… Rice’s all-time leader in sin- honors in 1960…Two-time First Team All-Conference
gle-season passing yards (3,272) and career passing Chet Moeller, Navy-Defensive Back — 1975 unani- selection and named SEC’s best defensive lineman in
yards (6,197). mous First Team All-America…ECAC Player of the 1960…Led Auburn to a 24-5-1 record during career.
Year (1975) and two-time ECAC All-Conference
Jess Lewis, Oregon State-Defensive Tackle — Named pick…Navy Academy Athletic Association Sword Ron Rivera, California-Linebacker — 1983 consensus
First Team All-America in 1967…Played in the College recipient and Second Team Academic All-American. First Team All-America…Lombardi Award finalist in
All-Star Game, East-West Shrine Game and Coaches 1983 and named East-West Shrine Game Most
All-America Bowl in 1970…Two-time First Team All- Art Monk, Syracuse-Wide Receiver — Named First Valuable Player…Selected as Pac-10 Co-Defensive
Conference selection (1967, 1969). Team All-America in 1979…Holds the Syracuse record Player of the Year in 1983…Led team in tackles from
with 14 receptions in a game…Fourth on school’s all- 1981-83.
Robert Lytle, Michigan-Running Back — Named con- time all-purpose yards list with 3,899 (1,150 rushing
sensus All-America in 1976…Finished third in the and 1,644 receiving). Mike Ruth, Boston College-Nose Guard — 1985 con-
Heisman Trophy voting… Named Big Ten MVP in sensus First Team All-America and Outland Trophy
1976 and led UM to two conference championships. Paul Naumoff, Tennessee-Linebacker — Named First winner…Three-time All-East and All-ECAC selec-
Team All-America and All-Conference in tion…Member of three bowl teams and recorded 344
Bobby Majors, Tennessee-Defensive Back — 1971 unan- 1966…Named team MVP in 1966…Played in the career tackles, including 29 sacks.
imous First Team All-America… Led Vols to wins in College All-Star Game and Senior Bowl in 1967.
1971 Sugar Bowl and 1972 Liberty Bowl… Holds school
records for punt returns in a career (117 for 1163 yards,
4 TDs) and season (42 for 457 yards, 2 TDs).

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2010 Player Candidate Bios
Deion Sanders, Florida State-Defensive Back — Two- Percy Snow, Michigan State-Linebacker — 1989 unan- Don Trull, Baylor-Quarterback — Named consensus
time unanimous First Team All-America in 1987 and imous First Team All-America and 1989 Butkus Award First Team All-America and led the nation with 22 touch-
1988… 1988 Jim Thorpe Award winner… Returned winner… Led MSU to 1987 Big Ten title and Rose Bowl downs in 1963…Named First Team All-Conference, he
four interceptions for touchdowns in career… Holds win… Ranks second all-time in career tackles (473). set a school record with 174 completions in
school records for most punt return yards in a season 1963…Twice named First Team Academic All-America.
and in a career. Matt Stinchcomb, Georgia-Offensive Tackle — Two-time
First Team All-America selection (consensus-’98)…Two- Wesley Walls, Mississippi-Tight End — 1988 First
Jake Scott, Georgia-Defensive Back — Named consen- time First Team All-SEC and 1998 recipient of Jacobs Team All-America and First Team All-SEC
sus First Team All-America in 1968… 1968 SEC Most Blocking Trophy…1998 NFF William V. Campbell selection…Played as a two-way player his senior sea-
Valuable Player… Twice led the SEC in interceptions Trophy recipient and NFF National Scholar-Athlete. son (DE-TE)…Tallied 36 receptions for 426 yards and
and still holds the SEC record with two interceptions three touchdowns in one season at tight end…1988
returned for a touchdown in a single game. Jerry Stovall, LSU-Halfback — 1962 unanimous First NFF National Scholar-Athlete.
Team All-America and 1962 Walter Camp Player of the
Jim Seymour, Notre Dame-Wide Receiver — Two-time Year…Finished second in 1962 Heisman Trophy vot- Alfred Williams, Colorado-Linebacker — Led Buffs to
First Team All-America selection (1967-68)…Led the ing…Led Tigers to consecutive postseason wins in the 1990 National Championship and three consecutive
team in receiving from 1966-68… Holds Notre Dame’s Orange Bowl (1961) and Cotton Bowl (1962). bowl berths…1990 Butkus Award winner, two-time
receiving record for pass receptions in a game (13) and Big Eight Defensive Player of the Year and CU’s all-time
receiving yards in a game (276). Darryl Talley, West Virginia-Linebacker — Named leader in QB sacks (35)…Led CU to two Big Eight
unanimous First Team All-America in Championships.
Sterling Sharpe, South Carolina-Wide Receiver — 1982…Considered the most prolific tackler in school
1987 First Team All-America…Two-time First Team history holding the school’s record for career tackles Clarence Williams, Washington State-Running Back —
All-Conference…Set nearly every school receiving (484)…Member of the WVU Sports Hall of Fame. Named First Team All-America and All-Conference in
record by career’s end, including career receptions 1964…Twice led the Cougars in rushing, scoring and
(169), single-season receiving yards (1,106) and career Lawrence Taylor, North Carolina-Linebacker — Named kickoff returns…Played in the Hula Bowl, East-West
receiving yards (2,497). unanimous First Team All-America and ACC Player of the Shrine and All-West Coast All-Star Games in 1964.
Year in 1980…Recorded 16 sacks his senior year…Totaled
Will Shields, Nebraska-Offensive Guard — 1992 95 tackles and caused seven fumbles in 1979. Steve Wisniewski, Penn State-Offensive Guard — 1988
unanimous First Team All-America and 1992 Outland First Team All-America…Member of 1986 12-0 nation-
Trophy winner…Key to three Huskers’ NCAA rushing Pat Tillman, Arizona State-Linebacker — 1997 First al championship team…Helped Blair Thomas rush for
titles (1989, ‘91, ‘92)…Led team to four bowl berths Team All-America... Led Sun Devils to two consecutive 1,414 yards and 11 touchdowns in 1987 and D.J.
and back-to-back Big Eight titles in 1991 and 1992. bowl berths… First-ever ASU player named Defensive Dozier attain First Team All-America honors in 1986.
Player of the Year (1997) and led team to 1996 Pac-10
Rod Shoate, Oklahoma-Linebacker — 1973 consensus title…Two-time First Team Academic All-Pac-10. Scott Woerner, Georgia-Defensive Back — Named
and 1974 unanimous First Team All- First Team All-America, All-Conference and team Most
America…Finished seventh in the 1974 Heisman Valuable Back in 1980…Twice named Georgia’s
Trophy voting and twice named Big Eight Defensive Outstanding Special Teams Player of the Year (1977,
Player of the Year…Ranks third in school history with 1980)…Led team to the 1980 National
420 career tackles. Championship.

2009 INDUCTEE • CHUCK CECIL 2009 INDUCTEE • CURT WARNER


Wildcat inductee Chuck Cecil accepts the adulation of the Arizona fans along with his wife Carrie and Penn State inductee Curt Warner’s On-Campus Salute (L-R): SKP Partner Jon Taylor,
daughter Charli, Arizona Athletics Director Jim Livengood (far right), and NFF COO Matthew Sign, Curt Warner, his wife Ana and daughter Isabella, and
NFF Operations Coordinator Jonathan Hatchell (far left). Athletics Director Tim Curley. Photo: Mark Selders.

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T h e N a t i o n a l F o o t b a l l F o u n d a t i o n ’s F o o t b a l l e t t e r

2010 Coach Candidate Bios


Barry Alvarez-Wisconsin (1990-2005) — Led Badgers William “Lone Star” Dietz-Washington State (1915- Bill McCartney-Colorado (1982-94) — Led Buffs to
to three Big Ten championships and three Rose Bowl 17), Purdue (1921), Louisiana Tech (1922-23), 1990 national championship and three Big Eight
victories…Bowl game win percentage (.727) is highest Wyoming (1924-26), Haskell Indian Institute (Kan.) Conference titles…Three-time Big Eight Coach of the
all-time among coaches with at least 11 bowl appear- (1929-32), Albright (Pa.) (1937-42) — Coached 19 Year and 1989 National Coach of the Year…Helped
ances…Only coach in Big Ten history to win back-to- seasons as a head coach in addition to a highly success- CU to nine bowl games in 13 seasons…Coached 18
back Rose Bowls…Two-time Big Ten Coach of the Year, ful assistant coaching career with Pop Warner among First Team All-America players, including Heisman
coaching 20 First Team All-America players. others…Guided Washington State to a Rose Bowl vic- Trophy winner Rashaan Salaam.
tory in 1915… Member of the Helms Athletic
Jim Carlen-West Virginia (1966-69), Texas Tech Foundation Hall of Fame. Billy Jack Murphy-Memphis (1958-71) — All-time
(1970-74), South Carolina (1975-1981) — Led teams winningest coach in Memphis history…Had 11 win-
to eight bowl games and 13 winning seasons in 16 Wayne Hardin-Navy (1959-64), Temple (1970-82) — ning seasons and retired as the 15th winningest coach
years as head coach…1973 National Coach of the Led Navy to a No. 2 ranking in 1963 and Temple to a in the nation…Member of the Memphis Hall of Fame
Year…Three-time Southwest Conference Coach of the No. 17 ranking in 1979…Ranks third in wins (38) all- and Mississippi State Hall of Fame.
Year… Coached Heisman Trophy winner George time at Navy and beat Army in five of six
Rogers at South Carolina. seasons…Temple’s all-time leader in wins (80), he led Darryl Rogers-Cal State-Hayward (1965), Fresno State
them to their only 10-win season and the Garden State (1966-72), San Jose State (1973-75), Michigan State
Bowl in 1979. (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 National Coach of the Year by
Sporting News in 1978…Won the Big Ten title in 1978.

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2009 INDUCTEE • JOHN ROBINSON 2009 INDUCTEE • WOODROW LOWE 2009 INDUCTEE • MAJOR HARRIS
Inductee John Robinson, the former coach at Southern California Alabama Athletics Director Mal Moore presents inductee West Virginia inductee Major Harris gives a
and UNLV, talks with NFF Vice Chariman George Weiss (center) Woodrow Lowe with his plaque. big smile to the Mountaineer fans.
and Trojan Athletics Director Mike Garrett (left) during his
NFF On-Campus Salute at USC.

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FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SUBDIVISION (FORMERLY DIVISION I-AA)


(Vote for 2)
Candidates are listed alphabetically.
CANDIDATE SCHOOL POSITION(S) YEARS PLAYED
1. Archie Amerson . . . . . . . . . . .Northern Arizona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running Back . . . . . . . . . . .1995-96
2. Rennie Benn . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lehigh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wide Receiver . . . . . . . . . . .1982-85
3. Carl Boyd . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Northern Iowa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running Back . . . . . . . . . .1985-87
4. Troy Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marshall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wide Receiver . . . . . . . . . . .1991-92
5. Joe Campbell . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Middle Tennessee State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running Back . . . . . . . . . . .1988-91
6. Bruce Collie . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Texas – Arlington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Offensive Tackle . . . . . . . . . .1980-84
7. Case deBruijn . . . . . . . . . . . . .Idaho State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Punter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978-81
8. John Dorsey . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Connecticut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linebacker . . . . . . . . . . . .1980-83
9. Tom Ehrhardt . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rhode Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Quarterback . . . . . . . . . . .1984-85
10. Curtis Eller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Villanova . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linebacker . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989-92
11. Richard Erenberg . . . . . . . . . .Colgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running Back . . . . . . . . . .1980-83
12. Charles Haley . . . . . . . . . . . . .James Madison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linebacker . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1982-85
13. Don Hass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Montana State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running Back . . . . . . . . . . .1965-67
14. Conway Hayman . . . . . . . . . . .Delaware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Offensive Guard . . . . . . . . .1967-70
15. John Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lehigh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1969-71
16. John Huard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linebacker . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1964-66
17. Garry Kuhlman . . . . . . . . . . . .Delaware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Offensive Tackle . . . . . . . . . .1979-81
18. Steve McAdoo . . . . . . . . . . . . .Middle Tennessee State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Offensive Lineman . . . . . . . .1989-92
19. Bill McGovern . . . . . . . . . . . . .Holy Cross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive Back . . . . . . . . . .1981-84
20. Milt Morin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Massachusetts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1963-65
21. Robert Morris . . . . . . . . . . . . .Georgetown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive End . . . . . . . . . . .1971-74
22. John Ogles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Austin Peay State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fullback . . . . . . . . . . . . .1963-66
23. Chris Parker . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marshall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running Back . . . . . . . . . . .1992-95
24. Martin Peterson . . . . . . . . . . . .Pennsylvania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Offensive Tackle . . . . . . . . . .1984-86
25. Charlie Pierce . . . . . . . . . . . . .Central Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Punter / Placekicker . . . . . . .1993-96
26. Michael Renna . . . . . . . . . . . . .Delaware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive End . . . . . . . . . . .1987-89
27. Kirk Roach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Western Carolina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Placekicker . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984-87
28. Terry Schmidt . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ball State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive Back . . . . . . . . . . .1971-73
29. Larry Schreiber . . . . . . . . . . .Tennessee Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running Back . . . . . . . . . .1966-69
30. Steve Schubert . . . . . . . . . . . .Massachusetts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wide Receiver . . . . . . . . . . .1969-72
31. Joe Skladany . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lafayette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linebacker . . . . . . . . . . . .1978-81
32. Leonard Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . .McNeese State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cornerback . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979-82
33. Tom Stenglein . . . . . . . . . . . . .Colgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wide Receiver . . . . . . . . . .1983-85
34. Freddie Thomas . . . . . . . . . . .Troy (formerly Troy State) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive Back . . . . . . . . . . .1984-87
35. Lee White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Weber State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fullback . . . . . . . . . . . . .1965-67
36. John Zanieski . . . . . . . . . . . . .Yale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Middle Guard . . . . . . . . . .1982-84

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DIVISION II
(Vote for 2)
CANDIDATE SCHOOL POSITION(S) YEARS PLAYED
37. Anthony Aliucci . . . . . . . . . . .Indiana (Pa.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Quarterback . . . . . . . . . . . . .1988-91
38. Emerson Boozer . . . . . . . . . . .Maryland-Eastern Shore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Halfback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1962-65
39. William Campbell . . . . . . . . .Western State (Colo.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive Back . . . . . . . . . .1976-79
40. Peter Catan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eastern Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive End . . . . . . . . . .1978-80
41. Bruce Cerone . . . . . . . . . . . . .Emporia State (Kan.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1968-69
42. Steve Cockerham . . . . . . . . . .Akron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linebacker . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974-77
43. Tom Collins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Indianapolis (Ind.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive Back . . . . . . . . . . .1982-85
44. William Dillon . . . . . . . . . . . .Virginia Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Free Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979-82
45. Mike Favor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .North Dakota State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985-88
46. Jim Ferge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .North Dakota State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linebacker/Defensive Tackle 1966-68
47. Bernard Ford . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Central Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wide Receiver . . . . . . . . . . .1985-87
48. Chris George . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Glenville State (W.V.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wide Receiver . . . . . . . . . . .1991-94
49. Darwin Gonnerman . . . . . . . .South Dakota State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running Back . . . . . . . . . .1965-68
50. Don Greco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Western Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Offensive Guard . . . . . . . . . .1977-80
51. Pat Hauser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cal State-Northridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Offensive Tackle . . . . . . . . .1980-83
52. Bobby Hedrick . . . . . . . . . . . .Elon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running Back . . . . . . . . . .1977-80
53. Chris Hegg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Truman State (Mo.) (formerly Northeast Missouri State) . . . . . . . . . .Quarterback . . . . . . . . . . .1984-85
54. Louis Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cal Poly S.L.O. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running Back . . . . . . . . . .1977-80
55. Gary McCauley . . . . . . . . . . . .Clarion (Pa.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tight End . . . . . . . . . . . .1978-81
56. Ed O’Brien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Central Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Placekicker . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984-87
57. Gary Puetz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Valparaiso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Offensive Tackle . . . . . . . . .1970-72
58. Bill Royce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ashland (Ohio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linebacker . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1990-93
59. Gary Wichard . . . . . . . . . . . . .LIU-C.W. Post (N.Y.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Quarterback . . . . . . . . . . .1969-71
60. Jerry Woods . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Northern Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive Back . . . . . . . . . . .1985-88

WHAT IT TAKES: The Criteria for Hall of Fame Consideration


1. First and foremost, a player must have ideals of football forward into his rela- 5. A coach becomes eligible three years
received First-Team All-America recog- tions with his community and his fellow after retirement or immediately follow-
nition by a selector organization that is man, with love of his country. ing retirement provided he is at least 70
recognized by the NCAA and utilized to Consideration may also be given for years of age. Active coaches become eli-
comprise their consensus All-America academic honors and whether or not gible at 75 years of age. He must have
teams. the candidate earned a college degree. been a head coach for a minimum of 10
2. A player becomes eligible for considera- 4. Players must have played their last year years and coached at least 100 games
tion by the Foundation’s Honors Courts of intercollegiate football within the last with a .600 winning percentage*.
10 years after his final year of intercolle- 50 years*. For example, to be eligible * Players who do not comply with the 50-year
giate football played. for the 2010 ballot, the player must rule and coaches who have not won 60 per-
3. While each nominee’s football achieve- have played his last year in 1960 or cent of their games may still be eligible for
ments in college are of prime considera- thereafter. In addition, players who are consideration by the Football Bowl
tion, his post-football record as a citizen playing professionally and coaches who Subdivision (formerly Division I-A) and
is also weighed. He must have proven are coaching on the professional level Divisional Veterans Committee, which
himself worthy as a citizen, carrying the are not eligible until after they retire. examine unique cases.

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Divisional Player Candidates
DIVISION III
(Vote for 2)
CANDIDATE SCHOOL POSITION(S) YEARS PLAYED
61. Chris Bisaillon . . . . . . . . . . . . .Illinois Wesleyan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wide Receiver . . . . . . . . . . .1989-92
62. John Bothe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Augustana (Ill.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985-88
63. Sean Brewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Millsaps (Miss.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive Lineman . . . . . . . .1989-92
64. Vin Carioscia . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Franklin & Marshall (Pa.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Offensive Tackle . . . . . . . . .1979-82
65. Ray Condren . . . . . . . . . . . .Gettysburg (Pa.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running Back . . . . . . . . . .1981-84
66. Al Dorenkamp . . . . . . . . . . . . .Central (Iowa) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linebacker . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971-74
67. Chuck Downey . . . . . . . . . . . .Stony Brook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984-87
68. Shelby Jordan . . . . . . . . . . . . .Washington Univ. in St. Louis (Mo.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linebacker . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1969-72
69. Brian Kelley . . . . . . . . . . . . .California Lutheran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linebacker . . . . . . . . . . . .1969-72
70. Ed Kelley . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hampden-Sydney (Va.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive End . . . . . . . . . .1972-75
71. Fran McDermott . . . . . . . . . .St. Mary’s (Calif.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive Back . . . . . . . . . .1978-81
72. Kenneth Murawski . . . . . . . . .Carnegie Mellon (Pa.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linebacker . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978-81
73. Alonzo Patterson . . . . . . . . . .Wagner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running Back . . . . . . . . . .1979-82
74. Gerry Quinlivan . . . . . . . . . . .Buffalo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linebacker . . . . . . . . . . . .1981-84
75. Bob Webb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .St. Ambrose (Iowa) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Quarterback . . . . . . . . . . . . .1955-59
76. Jeff Wittman . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ithaca (N.Y.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fullback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989-92

NAIA
(Vote for 2)
CANDIDATE SCHOOL POSITION(S) YEARS PLAYED
77. Mark Cotney . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cameron (Okla.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive Back . . . . . . . . . . .1973-74
78. Lee Farmer . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lenoir-Rhyne (N.C.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running Back . . . . . . . . . . .1957-60
79. Duane Fritz . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chadron State (Neb.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Punter . . . . . . . . . . . .1973-76
80. Rick Fry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Occidental (Calif.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974-77
81. Ron Hausauer . . . . . . . . . . . .Jamestown (N.D.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Offensive Guard . . . . . . . . .1978-81
82. Lynn Hieber . . . . . . . . . . . . .Indiana (Pa.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Quarterback . . . . . . . . . .1972-75
83. Terron Jackson . . . . . . . . . . .Missouri Southern State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Offensive Tackle . . . . . . . .1971-73
84. Sam McCord . . . . . . . . . . . .Texas A&M-Commerce (formerly East Texas State) . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1957-59
85. Richard McGeorge . . . . . . . . . .Elon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1966-69
86. Joe Micchia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Westminster (Pa.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Quarterback . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987-89
87. Rex Mirich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Northern Arizona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tackle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1960-63
88. Randy Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Central Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Quarterback . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981-83
89. Dave Pomante . . . . . . . . . . . . .Whitworth (Wash.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive Lineman . . . . . . . .1979-81
90. Bobby Saiz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Adams State (Colo.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Quarterback . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987-90
91. Ed Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bethel (Kan.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wide Receiver . . . . . . . .1983-86
92. Len St. Jean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Northern Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive End . . . . . . . . . . .1960-63
93. Brad Tokar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Westminster (Pa.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running Back . . . . . . . . . . .1987-90
94. Jay Wessler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Illinois College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running Back . . . . . . . .1977-80
95. Mike Wiggins . . . . . . . . . . . .Iowa Wesleyan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Punter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1983-87
96. Sidney Williams . . . . . . . . . . .Southern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linebacker . . . . . . . . . .1961-63

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Divisional Coach Candidates


COACHES
(Vote for 2)
CANDIDATE SCHOOL(S) YEARS OVERALL RECORD PERCENTAGE
1. Bill Bowes . . . . . . . . . .New Hampshire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972-98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175-106-5 . . . . . . . . . . .621
2. Gene Carpenter . . . . . .Millersville (Pa.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1970-2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . .212-89-6 . . . . . . . . . . . .700
3. Jesse Dow . . . . . . . . . .Southern Connecticut State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1948-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108-40-6 . . . . . . . . . . . .721
4. Paul Durham . . . . . . . .Linfield (Ore.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1948-67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122-51-10 . . . . . . . . . . .694
5. Jim Feix . . . . . . . . . . . .Western Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1968-83 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106-56-6 . . . . . . . . . . . .649
6. Howard Fletcher . . . . .Northern Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1956-68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74-48-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .606
7. Ross Fortier . . . . . . . . .Minnesota-Moorhead (formerly Moorhead State) . . . . . . . . .1970-92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152-80-4 . . . . . . . . . . . .653
8. Morley Fraser . . . . . . . .Albion (Mich.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1954-68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81-41-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .663
9. Ron Harms . . . . . . . . .Concordia (Neb.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1962-69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-31-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . .649
Adams State (Colo.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1970-73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-14-2
Texas A&M-Kingsville (formerly Texas A&I) . . . . . . . . . . .1979-98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172-72-0
10. Rudy Hubbard . . . . . . .Florida A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974-85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83-48-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . .631
11. Art Keller . . . . . . . . . . .Carthage (Wis.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1952-82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177-87-7 . . . . . . . . . . . .666
12. Ted Kessinger . . . . . . . .Bethany (Kan.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1976-2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . .219-57-1 . . . . . . . . . . . .792
13. Glenn Killinger Dickinson (Pa.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1922 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170-70-15 . . . . . . . . . . .696
Rensselaer (N.Y.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1927-32
Moravian (Pa.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1933
West Chester (Pa.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1934-41, 1945-59
14. Larry Korver Northwestern College (Iowa) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1967-94 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212-77-6 . . . . . . . . . . . .729
15. Dick Lowry . . . . . . . . .Wayne State (Mich.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974-79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172-75-3 . . . . . . . . . . . .694
Hillsdale (Mich.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1980-96
16. James Malosky . . . . . . .Minnesota-Duluth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1958-97 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255-125-13 . . . . . . . . . .665
17. Bill Manlove . . . . . . . . .Widener (Pa.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1969-91 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212-110-1 . . . . . . . . . . .658
Delaware Valley (Pa.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992-95
La Salle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997-2001
18. Don Miller Trinity (Conn.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1967-1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . .174-77-5 . . . . . . . . . . . .689
19. Charles Murphy . . . . . .Middle Tennessee State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1947-68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155-63-8 . . . . . . . . . . . .704
20. Jim Ostendarp . . . . . . .Amherst (Mass.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1959-91 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168-91-5 . . . . . . . . . . . .646
21. Forrest Perkins . . . . . .Wisconsin-Whitewater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1956-84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190-89-7 . . . . . . . . . . . .677
22. Bill Ramseyer . . . . . . . .Wilmington (Ohio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972-90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175-104-4 . . . . . . . . . . .625
Virginia’s College at Wise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991-2001
23. Dwight Reed . . . . . . . .Lincoln (Mo.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1949-71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135-75-6 . . . . . . . . . . . .639
24. Pete Schmidt . . . . . . . .Albion (Mich.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1983-96 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104-27-4 . . . . . . . . . . . .785
25. Clyde Starbeck . . . . . . .Northern Iowa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1936-42, 1945-57 . . . . . . .95-58-10 . . . . . . . . . . . .613
26. John Whitehead . . . . . .Lehigh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1976-86 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75-38-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . .661
27. Alex Yunevich . . . . . . .Alfred (N.Y.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1937-41, 1946-76 . . . . . . .177-85-12 . . . . . . . . . ..668
28. Allen Zikmund . . . . . .Nebraska-Kearney (formerly Kearney State) . . . . . . . . . . . .1955-71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121-32-3 . . . . . . . . . . ..785

2009 INDUCTEE • FRED DEAN 2009 INDUCTEE • JIM DONNAN


At the NFF On-Campus Salute for 2009 Divisional College Football Hall of Fame inductee At the NFF On-Campus Salute, 2009 Divisional College Football Hall of Fame inductee
Fred Dean of Louisiana Tech (L-R): Louisiana Tech University President Danial D. Reneau, Fred Coach Jim Donnan points to the crowd. He is joined by Marshall Athletics Director Mike Hamrick on the
Dean, NFF Director of Membership Ron Dilatush and Louisiana Tech University Deputy Athletics left and NFF board member and former Marshall coach Jack Lengyel.
Director & COO Bruce Van De Velde.

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2010 Divisional Player Candidate Bios
FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SUBDIVISION Tom Ehrhardt, Rhode Island-Quarterback — Named Don Hass, Montana State-Halfback — Two-time First
(formerly Div. I-AA) First Team All-America in 1985…Named Yankee Team All-America and First Team All-Conference
Archie Amerson, Northern Arizona-Running Back — Conference Player of the Year, First Team All- selection (1966-67)…Set or matched seven conference
Named First Team All-American in 1996…Finished as Conference, and First Team All-New England in records…Holds nine school single-season rushing
school’s all-time career rushing leader despite only 1985…Member of the URI Hall of Fame. records, including 1,460 yards in a season.
playing two seasons (3,196 yards)…1996 Walter
Payton Award recipient as Division I-AA’s most out- Curtis Eller, Villanova-Linebacker — Two-time First Conway Hayman, Delaware-Offensive Guard —
standing offensive player… Led NAU to its first-ever I- Team All-America selection (1991-92) and was named Named First Team All-America in 1970…Two-time
AA playoff appearance. National Defensive Player of the Year by The Sporting First Team All-Conference selection (1969-70)…Led
News in 1992…A three-time First Team All- team to two conference titles and three Lambert Cup
Rennie Benn, Lehigh-Wide Receiver — Named First Conference, he twice earned Yankee Defensive Player Eastern Championships.
Team All-America in 1985…Currently ranks second in of the Year honors.
NCAA Division I-AA history in touchdown receptions John Hill, Lehigh-Center — Named First Team All-
(44), behind only Jerry Rice…Ranks seventh in Richard Erenberg, Colgate-Running Back — Named America in 1971…Recipient of Football Roundup
Division I-AA history in career receiving yards (3,662). First Team All-America in 1983…Broke 12 Division I- Magazine’s College Division Exemplary Player
AA records…Selected as ECAC Player of the Year in Award…Named First Team All-ECAC and New York
Carl Boyd, Northern Iowa — Running Back-Named 1983…All-time leading rusher in Colgate Times All-East in 1971.
First Team All-America in 1987…Selected First Team history…Two-time recipient of the Andy Kerr Award
All-Conference and Offensive Player of the Year in signifying Colgate’s MVP (1982-83). John Huard, Maine-Linebacker — Two-time First
1987…In 1987, he was Conference Player of the Week Charles Haley, James Madison-Linebacker — Named Team All-America and First Team All-Conference
four times…Two-time team captain…Totaled 2,735 First Team All-America in 1985…Completed his selection (1965-66)…Led Maine to its first postseason
career rushing yards and 1,987 receiving yards. career as the school’s all-time leading tackler with game, the Tangerine Bowl in 1964.
506…Named Roanoke Times & World News’ Virginia
Troy Brown, Marshall-Wide Receiver — First Team Defensive Player of the Year in 1985…Three-time Garry Kuhlman, Delaware-Offensive Tackle — Two-
All-America selection in 1992…Recorded 139 recep- school defensive MVP (1983-85). time First Team All-America and All-ECAC selection
tions for 2,746 yards and 24 touchdowns for the (1980-81)…His 1979 team led all Division I-AA teams
Thundering Herd, adding 1,825 yards and four touch- in scoring with 35.5 points and 405.5 yards total
downs on special teams as a kick/punt returner…Led offense per game.
Marshall to back-to-back trips to the Division I-AA
championship game, earning the national title in 1992.
2009 INDUCTEE • CHRIS SPIELMAN
Ohio State inductee Chris Spielman accepts his Hall of Fame plaque from Hall of Famer and NFF board member Archie Griffin as his wife,
Stefanie, applauds. Joining the Spielman children (Noah and Madison in the back and Macy and Audrey in the front) on the left is Ohio State
Joe Campbell, Middle Tennessee State-Running Back Athletics Director Gene Smith. Stefanie lost her battle with breast cancer, passing away on Nov. 19, 2009.
— Two-time First Team All-America selection (1990-
91)…A three-time First Team All-Conference pick, he
was named OVC Player of the Year in 1990…Led the
team in rushing all four years.

Bruce Collie, Texas-Arlington-Offensive Tackle —


Named First Team All-America in 1984…Led UTA to
1981 Southland Conference title…Three-time All-SLC
selection…Played six seasons in the NFL with San
Francisco and Philadelphia.

Case deBruijn, Idaho State-Punter — Named First


Team All-America in 1981…Twice led the nation in
punting (1980-81) and was twice the runner up
(1978-79)… Season average of 45.9 in 1981 is third
all-time in I-AA.

John Dorsey, Connecticut-Linebacker — Named First


Team All-America in 1983…Led the team in tackles
from 1981-83…Two-time Yankee Conference
Defensive Player of the Year (1982-83).

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Steve McAdoo, Middle Tennessee State-Offensive Chris Parker, Marshall-Running Back — 1995 First Terry Schmidt, Ball State-Defensive Back — Named
Lineman — Two-time First Team All-America selection Team All-America pick…Member of 1992 national First Team All-America in 1973 when he set a single-
(1991-92)…Earned Third Team All-America honors championship team, leading MU back to national title season school record with 13 interceptions…Team
by the Associated Press in 1990…Three-time First game in 1993 and ‘95 (national runner-up)…Recorded MVP as a senior…Played in the Coaches All-America
Team All-Conference pick. 31 games with at least 100 yards rushing en route to Game and the East-West Shrine Game.
finishing career with 5,924 rushing yards and 68
Bill McGovern, Holy Cross-Defensive Back — Named touchdowns. Larry Schreiber, Tennessee Tech-Running Back —
First Team All-America in 1984…Led the nation in Named First Team All-America in 1969…Set an NCAA
interceptions (11) in 1984…Set Division I-AA career Martin Peterson, Pennsylvania-Offensive Tackle — record for most career rushes with 877…Set six con-
interception record with 24…Two-time All-ECAC per- Named First Team All-America, First Team All- ference records…Currently ranks second on the con-
former (1983-84)…Named 1984 team captain. Conference and First Team All-ECAC in 1986…His ference all-time rushing list with 4,421 yards.
teams won three conference titles.
Milt Morin, Massachusetts-Defensive End — Named Steve Schubert, Massachusetts-Wide Receiver —
First Team All-America in 1964…Two-time First Team Charlie Pierce, Central Florida-Punter / Placekicker — Named First Team All-America in 1972…Averaged
All-East selection (1964-65)…Three-time First Team Named First Team All-America…Career record holder 81.9 yards receiving per game in 1972, which ranks
All-Conference selection (1963-65)…Two-time First at UCF for punts (173), punt yardage (7,111) and fourth on the school record list…Holds school record
Team All-New England selection (1964-65). points scored (297)… Helped UCF to FCS playoffs in for average yards per catch in a season in with 20.1 in
1993. 1972.
Robert Morris, Georgetown-Defensive End — Two-
time First Team All-America selection (1973- Michael Renna, Delaware-Defensive End — Two-time Joe Skladany, Lafayette-Linebacker — Named First
74)…Member of the Georgetown Hall of Fame and the First Team All-America, All-Conference and All-ECAC Team All-America in 1981…Lettered four years and
National Slavic Honor Society. selection (1988-89)…Delaware’s Outstanding Senior was named team Rookie of the Year in 1978…Twice
Male Athlete in 1990…Finished career as the 10th named Lafayette Player of the Year…Member of the
John Ogles, Austin Peay State-Fullback — Named First leading tackler in school history with 205. Lafayette Hall of Fame.
Team All-America in 1966…Two-time First Team All-
Conference selection (1965-66)…One of two players Kirk Roach, Western Carolina-Placekicker — Three- Leonard Smith, McNeese State-Cornerback — Named
to have jersey retired at Austin Peay…Member of the time First Team All-America selection (1984- First Team All-America in 1982…Two-time All-
Ohio Valley Conference and APSU Athletic Halls of 86)…Four-time First Team All-Conference Southland Conference selection…Named conference
Fame. pick…Holds five Division I-AA kicking records, 10 Defensive Player of the Year in 1982…Named
conference records and 18 school records…Missed McNeese MVP and Louisiana Defensive Player of the
only one extra point in four years. Year in 1982.

2009 INDUCTEE • KEN MARGERUM Tom Stenglein, Colgate-Wide Receiver — Two-time


Stanford WR Ken Margerum (joined by his sister, LeeAnn, daughter, Sunny, and nephew, Jake) accepts his College Hall of Fame plaque from
NFF Vice Chairman George Weiss and Stanford Athletics Director Bob Bowlsby (far right). Photo. David Gonzales. First Team All-America selection (1984-85)…Two-
time First Team All-ECAC, pick (1984-85)…Colgate’s
all-time leader in receptions in a game (12), season
(67) and career (144).

Freddie Thomas, Troy (formerly Troy State)-Defensive


Back — Two-time First Team All-America selection
(1986-87) and helped lead Troy State to the National
Championship in 1987…A two-time First Team All-
Conference pick, he was named team captain in 1987.

Lee White, Weber State-Fullback — Named First


Team All-America and First Team All-Conference in
1967…Rushing and scoring champion of the Big Sky
Conference in 1967…Member of the Big Sky Silver
Anniversary Team.

John Zanieski, Yale-Middle Guard — Named First


Team All-America and First Team All-Ivy League in
1984…Selected as the team’s MVP in 1984…Finished
second on school’s quarterback sack list with 21.

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DIVISION II Mike Favor, North Dakota State-Center — Two-time Chris Hegg, Truman State (Mo.) (formerly Northeast
Anthony Aliucci, Indiana (Pa.)-Quarterback — Named First Team All-America and All-Conference selection Missouri State)-Quarterback — Named First Team All-
First Team All-America and Harlon Hill Trophy run- (1987-88)…Started all 51 games compiling a 44-6-1 America and AFCA Division II Player of the Year in
ner-up in 1991…Named team MVP, he led the nation record and three National Championships. 1985…Two-time conference Offensive Player of the
in pass efficiency in 1990…Guiding his team to three Year (1984-85)…Still holds eight conference records.
playoff appearances, he threw for over 7,300 career Jim Ferge, North Dakota State-Linebacker / Def. Tackle
yards. — Two-time First Team All-America and All- Louis Jackson, Cal Poly S.L.O.-Running Back — Two-time
Conference selection (1967-68)…Named conference First Team All-America selection (1978-80)…Member of
Emerson Boozer, Maryland-Eastern Shore-Halfback — Most Valuable Lineman in 1968…Selected as team the 1980 Division II National Championship
Two-time Pittsburgh Courier First Team All-America captain and MVP in 1968. team…Holds school records for yards rushing in a career
selection…Two-time CIAA All-Conference (3,444), season (1,463) and game (267).
pick…Four-year letterwinner, recording 2,537 yards Bernard Ford, Central Florida-Wide Receiver —
and 22 touchdowns in career. Named First Team All-America and 1987 Harlon Hill Gary McCauley, Clarion (Pa.)-Tight End — Two-time
Trophy Finalist…Ranks in Top 10 of 14 UCF records, First Team All-America selection (1980-81)…Member
William Campbell, Western State (Colo.)-Defensive ranking first in receiving yards in a season (1,403), all- of two conference title teams…Holds school career
Back — Two-time First Team All-America selection purpose yards per game (188) and average yards per receiving records for receptions (135) and receiving
(1978-79)…Set school record for interceptions in a catch in career (21.8). yards (1,736)…Four-year starter.
season with seven in 1979…Led the team in tackles his
senior year with 84. Chris George, Glenville State (W.V.)-Wide Receiver — Ed O’Brien, Central Florida-Placekicker — Named
Two-time First Team All-America selection and four- First Team All-America…UCF record holder for career
Peter Catan, Eastern Illinois-Defensive End — Two- time WVIAC pick…Named Offensive MVP in 1993 field goals made (50), field goals attempted (77) and
time First Team All-America selection (1979- playoffs and 1994 National Championship…Member longest field goal made (55 yards)…Helped UCF to
80)…Member of the 1978 Division II National of two conference championship teams and held nine 1987 Division II Semifinals.
Championship team…Holds school record for quar- national records by career’s end.
terback sacks in a game (six), season (21) and career Gary Puetz, Valparaiso-Offensive Tackle — Two-time
(47). Darwin Gonnerman, South Dakota State-Running First Team All-America selection (1971-72)…Three-
Back — Two-time First Team All-America and All- time First Team All-Conference selection…Made first
Bruce Cerone, Emporia State (Kan.)-End — Two-time Conference selection (1967-68)…Led conference in team All-Conference as a placekicker as well in
First Team All-America selection (1968-69)…Ranks scoring and rushing in 1967…Named conference Back 1972…Earned team’s MVP award.
second in NCAA Division II history in career touch- of the Year in 1968…Set 13 school records during his
down receptions (49), fourth in career receiving yards career. Bill Royce, Ashland (Ohio)-Linebacker — Named First
(4,354) and ninth in receptions (241). Team All-America…Two-time MWIFC Defensive
Don Greco, Western Illinois-Offensive Guard — Player of the Year…Recorded 366 career tackles,
Steve Cockerham, Akron-Linebacker — Two-time Named First Team All-America in 1980…Two-time including 71 sacks… Helped Ashland to four-year
First Team All-America selection (1976- First Team All-Conference selection – winning the con- team record 33-10-1.
77)…Concluded career as the school’s all-time leader ference’s Lineman of the Year award in 1980…A 1980
in tackles with 715…Led Akron to 1976 Division II team captain, he was twice named Western Illinois’ Gary Wichard, LIU-C.W.Post (N.Y.)-Quarterback —
Championship Game. MVP. Named First Team All-America, ECAC Player of the Year
Pat Hauser, Cal State-Northridge-Offensive Tackle — and team captain in 1971…Played in the 1972 Senior
Tom Collins, Indianapolis (Ind.)-Defensive Back — Two-time First Team All-America and All-Conference Bowl…Set school records in career passing yards (5,373),
Named First Team All-America in 1985…All-time col- selection (1982-83)… Four-year starter and letterman. touchdown passes (41) and total offense (5,642).
lege football leader in career interceptions (37), repre-
senting all levels of the NCAA. Bobby Hedrick, Elon-Running Back — Named First Jerry Woods, Northern Michigan-Defensive Back —
Team All-America in 1980…Ranked second in NCAA Two-time First Team All-America selection and All-
William Dillon, Virginia Union-Free Safety — Three- history in career rushing yards (5,604), among all divi- Conference pick (1987-88)… Returned 89 punts for
time First Team All-America selection (1980- sions, at career’s end (behind only Tony Dorsett). 1,129 yards, a 12.6 yard average…Returned kickoffs
82)…Tallied 16 interceptions in 1983. 1983 Black for 1,475 yards, a 24.9 yard average and current school
College Player of the Year…Two-time First Team All- record.
Conference selection and Player of the Year (1981-82).

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DIVISION III Al Dorenkamp, Central (Iowa)-Linebacker — Named Kenneth Murawski, Carnegie Mellon (Pa.)-Linebacker
Chris Bisaillon, Illinois Wesleyan-Wide Receiver — First Team All-America in 1974…Two-time First Team — Named First Team All-America in 1981…Named
Two-time First Team All-America selection (1991- All-Conference selection (1973-74)…Captained First Team All-Conference in 1981 and Second Team
92)…Ranks second in NCAA Division III history in Central to a perfect 11-0 mark and the Division III in 1980…Two-time team defensive captain…Totaled
career touchdown receptions (55) and 12th in career National Championship in 1974. 243 career tackles and nine interceptions.
receiving yards (3,670).
Chuck Downey, Stony Brook-Safety — 1987 First Alonzo Patterson, Wagner -Running Back — Two-time
John Bothe, Augustana (Ill.)-Center — Named First Team All-America selection…Recorded 239 tackles First Team All-America selection (1981-82)…Finished
Team All-America in 1988…One of three finalists for and 13 interceptions on defense…First player in fourth on the NCAA leading rusher list for all divisions
the 1988 NCAA Division III Player of the Year Division III history to achieve 1,000 yards on both in 1981, leading Division III with 1,487 yards…Three-
Award…Three-time First Team All-Conference selec- punt and kickoff returns in a career…Currently holds time ECAC Player of the Year (1980-82).
tion (1986-88)…Helped Augustana to a 45-3-1 12 NCAA Division III records and 23 school records.
record. Gerry Quinlivan, Buffalo-Linebacker — Named First
Shelby Jordan, Washington Univ. in St. Louis (Mo.)- Team All-America in 1984…Two-time First Team
Sean Brewer, Millsaps (Miss.)-Defensive Lineman — Linebacker — Named First Team All-America, team ECAC Upstate New York selection and team captain
Three-time First Team All-America selection (1990- MVP and team Captain in 1972…A member of the (1983-84)…Four-year starter and letterman…Two-
92)…Set school record for most career tackles, cur- University’s inaugural Hall of Fame class, he led the time Most Outstanding Linebacker (1983-84).
rently ranks second. team in tackles for three straight seasons.
Bob Webb, St. Ambrose (Iowa)-Quarterback —
Vin Carioscia, Franklin & Marshall (Pa.)-Offensive Brian Kelley, California Lutheran-Linebacker — Named First Team All-America in 1958…Was the first
Tackle — Two-time First Team All-America and First Named First Team All-America in 1972, team co-cap- college passer to throw for over 5,000 career
Team All-Conference selection (1981-82)…Named tain, and team’s MVP in 1972…Holds school record yards…Established several school records and set the
First Team All-ECAC in 1982…A four-year letterman for career interceptions with 17. NAIA single-game passing record with 326 yards.
and a three-year starter.
Ed Kelley, Hampden-Sydney (Va.)-Defensive End — Jeff Wittman, Ithaca (N.Y.)-Fullback — Three-time
Ray Condren, Gettysburg (Pa.)-Running Back — Two- Two-time First Team All-America selection (1974- First Team All-America selection (1990-92)…Led
time First Team All-America, All-ECAC and All- 75)…Three-time First Team All-Conference pick Ithaca to three NCAA playoff appearances, including
Conference selection (1983-84)…Finished second in (1973-75)…Led the defensive unit that gave up only the 1991 National Championship…School’s all-time
rushing in Division III in 1984…Named ECAC 10.8 points per game in 1975. leading rusher (3,410 yards)…1992 team captain.
Division III Player of the Year in 1984.
Fran McDermott, St. Mary’s (Calif.)-Defensive Back —
Two-time First Team All-America selection (1979-
80)…Played in the 1981 Japan Bowl. Four-year starter
and letterman…Holds school records for most inter-
ceptions in a career (21), season (8) and game (4).

2009 CHRIS SCHENKEL AWARD RECIPIENT • LARRY ZIMMER 2009 INDUCTEE • GORDON HUDSON
Named the 2009 recipient of the Chris Schenkel Award for excellence in broadcasting, longtime voice of the Hall of Fame coach LaVell Edwards returns to congratulate his Hall of Fame player Gordon Hudson.
Buffs Larry Zimmer was honored with an NFF On-Campus Salute. Participating were BYU Athletics Director Tom Holmoe (center) looks on. Photo: Mark Philbrick.
(L-R) NFF board member Chuck Neinas, NFF President & CEO Steve Hatchell, Larry Zimmer,
Colorado Governor Bill Ritter, and Athletics Director Mike Bohn.

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2010 Divisional Player Candidate Bios
NAIA Sam McCord, Texas A&M-Commerce (formerly East Bobby Saiz, Adams State (Colo.)-Quarterback —
Mark Cotney, Cameron (Okla.)-Defensive Back — Texas State)-Back — Two-time First Team All-America Named First Team NAIA All-America in 1989…Passed
Named First Team NAIA All-America and All- selection (1958-59)…Member of three straight confer- for 10,169 career yards and 87
Conference in 1974…Amassed 132 career tackles and ence championship teams…1958 Tangerine Bowl touchdowns…Averaged 251 yards per game in total
seven interceptions in two seasons at Cameron. MVP…Led conference in rushing (887 yards) in 1959. offense…Led team to No. 1 NAIA national ranking in
1989.
Lee Farmer, Lenoir-Rhyne (N.C.)-Halfback — Two- Richard McGeorge, Elon-End — Named First Team
time First Team NAIA All-America and conference All-America in 1968 and NAIA First Team All-America Ed Smith, Bethel (Kan.)-Wide Receiver — Named First
MVP (1959-60)… Three-time First team All- in 1969…Holds several school records, including Team NAIA All-America in 1985…Three-time First
Conference selection (1958-60)…Led conference in receiving in a single-season (1,061) and career receiv- Team All-Conference selection (1984-86)…Holds 13
rushing in 1958…Named MVP of the 1960 NAIA ing yards (3,486)…Academic All-America selection. school records…His 47 career touchdown receptions
National Championship. were two short of the national record.
Joe Micchia, Westminster (Pa.)-Quarterback — Led
Duane Fritz, Chadron State (Neb.)-Punter — Named team to 1988 and 1989 NAIA Division II National Len St. Jean, Northern Michigan-Defensive End —
First Team NAIA All-America in 1975…Led NAIA II Championships with back-to-back undefeated sea- Named First Team NAIA All-America in 1963…Four-
and the conference in punting in 1975…Averaged sons… Never lost a game as a starter (31-0)… School’s year letterman and member of the school’s Hall of
42.3 yards on 65 punts in 1975. first-ever 4,000-yard passer, finishing career with Fame…Named NAIA All-District 23 in 1963.
4,619 yards and 68 touchdowns.
Rick Fry, Occidental (Calif.)-End — Two-time First Brad Tokar, Westminster (Pa.)-Running Back —
Team All-America and All-Conference selection (1976- Rex Mirich, Northern Arizona-Tackle (Offense and Named First Team All-America in 1990…Two-time
77)…Led the NCAA in receiving 1976-77 and set four Defense) — Two-time First Team NAIA All-America First Team NAIA All-America selection (1988,
NCAA receiving records…Member of the Occidental selection (1962-63) and team captain in 1990)…Led Westminster to two NAIA Division II
Football Hall of Fame. 1963…Named All-America at defensive tackle in 1962 National Championships…Westminster’s all-time lead-
and offensive tackle in 1963. ing rusher with 5,269 career yards.
Ron Hausauer, Jamestown (N.D.)-Offensive Guard —
Two-time First Team NAIA All-America and First Team Randy Page, Central Oklahoma-Quarterback — Jay Wessler, Illinois College-Running Back — Named
All-Conference (1980-81)… Four-year letterman… Named First Team NAIA All-America in 1983 and First Team NAIA All-America in 1979…Three-time
Member of the Jamestown College Athletic Hall of earned Second Team NAIA All-America honors in member of the NAIA District All-Star Team…Three-
Fame. 1982…Led UCO to an NAIA National Championship time team MVP (1978-80) and Illinois Athlete of the
in 1982…Broke 14 school records. Year (1979-81).
Lynn Hieber, Indiana (Pa.)-Quarterback — Two-time
First Team NAIA All-America selection (1974- Dave Pomante, Whitworth (Wash.)-Defensive Mike Wiggins, Iowa Wesleyan-Punter — Named First
75)…Won the Division II Total Offense crown in Lineman — Named First Team NAIA All-America in Team All-America in 1987 and NAIA All-America in
1975…Selected as ECAC Division II Player of the Year, 1981…Two-time All-District selection…Set school 1986 and 1987…Named National Punting Champion
First Team All-East and First Team All-ECAC in 1975. records with 20 sacks in a season and 35 in a for the NAIA in 1987.
career…Led team with 117 tackles as a senior.
Terron Jackson, Missouri Southern State-Offensive Sidney Williams, Southern-Linebacker — Named First
Tackle — Named First Team NAIA All-America in Team NAIA All-America and First Team All-
1972…Member of school’s Athletic Hall of Fame. Conference in 1963.

2009 INDUCTEE • PAT SWILLING 2009 INDUCTEE • LARRY STATION


Georgia Tech inductee Pat Swilling, accompanied by his family, accepts his plaque from NFF Iowa Chapter member Gary Fletcher, NFF COO Matthew Sign, Iowa inductee
Georgia Tech Athletics Director Dan Radakovich. Larry Station, Iowa Director of Athletics Gary Barta.

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T h e N a t i o n a l F o o t b a l l F o u n d a t i o n ’s F o o t b a l l e t t e r

COACHES Jim Feix-Western Kentucky (1968-83) — Named Ron Harms-Concordia (Neb.) (1962-69), Adams State
Bill Bowes-New Hampshire (1972-98) — Won more Kodak College Coach of the Year for Division IV in (Colo.) (1970-73), Texas A&M-Kingsville (formerly
games than any coach in Yankee Conference histo- 1973 and 1975…Won or shared six conference Texas A&I) (1979-98) — Led A&I to 1979 NAIA
ry…Claimed 11 conference titles and was a multiple titles…Three-time conference Coach of the Year national championship and 11 Lone Star Conference
winner of the District I Coach of the Year award…He (1973, 1978, 1980)…The winningest coach in school titles…Coached 92 First Team All-Americas, including
was the recipient of the Distinguished Contribution to history…Charter member of the school Athletic Hall of three-time Harlon Hill winner Johnny Bailey…Led
Football Award by the New Hampshire Chapter of the Fame. Adams State to two conference titles in four seasons.
NFF.
Howard Fletcher-Northern Illinois (1956-68) — Rudy Hubbard-Florida A&M (1974-85) — Captured
Gene Carpenter-Millersville (Pa.) (1970-2000) — Coached unbeaten NCAA College Division and NAIA back-to-back national championships, 1977 and 1978,
Winningest head coach in Millersville football histo- National Championship team in 1963…Led NIU to including the inaugural NCAA Division I-AA National
ry…Two-time PA State Athletic Conference Coach of three conference titles (1963-65)…Inducted into the Title in 1978… Led A&M to back-to-back SIAC cham-
the Year…Posted winning record in 28 of 31 sea- NIU Athletic Hall of Fame…Was the runner-up as pionships.
sons…Led Marauders to nine Eastern Division Kodak College Division Coach of the Year in
Championships and the 1988 Lambert-Meadowlands 1963…Made three appearances in the Mineral Water Art Keller-Carthage (Wis.) (1952-82) — Named
Cup championship…Member of the PA Sports Hall of Bowl. FWAA College Division Distinguished Coach in 1982
Fame. and four-time NAIA District Coach of the
Ross Fortier-Minnesota-Moorhead (formerly Year…Member of the NAIA District 14 Hall of
Jesse Dow-Southern Connecticut State (1948-65) — Moorhead State) (1970-92) — School’s all-time win- Fame…Won eight conference titles and compiled three
Had undefeated season in 1956…Lost only one game ningest coach…Led his team to seven postseason play- 14-game winning streaks…Member of the Carthage
in seven different seasons... Member of the NAIA Hall offs and nine conference championships…Led 1981 Hall of Fame and received the President’s Medal of
of Fame…Named Coach of the Year by the team to unbeaten regular season and number one Honor.
Connecticut Sportswriters Alliance in 1950 and ranking in the final regular season poll…Member of
1953…Eastern Football Conference Coach of the Year the NAIA Hall of Fame. Ted Kessinger-Bethany (Kan.) (1976-2003) — Never
in 1965. recorded a losing record in 28 seasons…Led Bethany
Morley Fraser-Albion (Mich.) (1954-68) — Led Albion to 16 KCAC championships / co-
Paul Durham-Linfield (Ore.) (1948-67) — His team to five conference championship and was named the champioships…Finished in NAIA Top 25 – 20 of 28
won seven conference championships…Named 1962 Small College Coach of the Year in 1964…Coached seasons…11-time KCAC Coach of the Year…While
NAIA Coach of the Year…Was the athletics director at one All-America, five conference Players of the Year coaching, NAIA’s winningest active coach in both per-
Linfield while coaching…Member of the Oregon and 65 first team All-Conference selections…Was a centage of victories and total wins…2003 NAIA Hall of
Sports, Helms Athletic and NAIA Football Coaches Commander in the U.S. Navy during Fame inductee.
Halls of Fame. WWII…Received the Distinguished American Award
from the Michigan Chapter of the NFF.

2009 OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO AMATEUR FOOTBALL RECIPIENT • DAN JENKINS 2009 INDUCTEE • GINO TORRETTA
In the rain, 2009 Outstanding Contribution to Amateur Football recipient and TCU Alumnus Dan Jenkins accepts a Miami inductee Gino Torretta with his daughter, Aria, NFF President & CEO
special commemorative ball from TCU Associate AD for Development Davis Babb. On the far left is Steve Hatchell and Miami Athletics Director Kirby Hocutt. Photo: JC Ridley.
NFF Board Member Roger Williams, and on his right is Dan’s wife, June.

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2010 Divisional Coach Candidate Bios
Glenn Killinger-Dickinson (Pa.) (1922), Rensselaer Don Miller-Trinity (Conn.) (1967-98) — Recorded 28 Dwight Reed-Lincoln (Mo.) (1949-71) — Teams won
(N.Y.) (1927-32), Moravian (Pa.) (1933), West Chester winning seasons out of 32…Retired as the all-time three conference titles…Coached 93 All-Americans in
(Pa.) (1934-41, 45-59) — Winningest coach in West winningest Division III football coach in New England four sports…The football stadium at Lincoln
Chester history…Member of the College Football Hall history (now second)…Four-time NESCAC Coach of University was named for him.
of Fame as a player and the Pennsylvania Sports Hall the Year and 1993 New England Division II/III Coach
of Fame…Had only one losing season in 37 years as a of the Year…Team recorded best record in NESCAC Pete Schmidt-Albion (Mich.) (1983-96) — Teams won
head coach. seven times. nine MIAA championships (seven outright), five
NCAA Division III playoff appearances and the 1994
Larry Korver-Northwestern College (Iowa) (1967-94) Charles Murphy-Middle Tennessee State (1947-68) — NCAA Division III National Championship… 1994
— Led Northwestern to two National Championships, Captured seven Volunteer State Athletic Conference AFCA National Coach of the Year.
14 playoff appearances and 212 victories in 28 seasons Championships…Won seven Ohio Valley Conference
on the sidelines…Twice named NAIA National Coach Championships…Named Ohio Valley Conference Clyde “Buck” Starbeck-Northern Iowa (1936-42,
of the Year, he has coached 32 players to All-America Coach of the Year in 1965. 1945-57) — Captured seven conference champi-
status. onships in 10 years…Went 31 consecutive conference
Jim Ostendarp-Amherst (Mass.) (1959-91) — Named games without a defeat…Member of the University of
Dick Lowry-Wayne State (Mich.) (1974-79), Hillsdale UPI Small College Coach of the Year in Northern Iowa Hall of Fame.
(Mich.) (1980-96) — Won seven conference champi- 1964…Selected as the New York Football Writers
onships at both schools and earned five births in the Division II/III Coach of the Year in 1984…Captured 13 John Whitehead-Lehigh (1976-86) — Named Division
NAIA national playoffs winning the National Little Three titles…Named AFCA/Kodak New England II Coach of the Year in 1977 and Division I-AA Coach
Championship in 1985…He was voted NAIA Coach of Coach of the Year in 1961 and 1964. of the Year in 1979…Captured the 1977 Division II
the Year in 1982 and was conference Coach of the Year National Championship…Runner-up in the 1979
six times. Forrest Perkins-Wisconsin-Whitewater (1956-84) — Division I-AA National Championship.
At the time of his retirement, he ranked second on the
James Malosky-Minnesota-Duluth (1958-97) — active wins list on the Division III level…Named NAIA Alex Yunevich-Alfred (N.Y.) (1937-41, 1946-76) —
Winningest coach in Division II history at time of Coach of the Year in 1966…The all-time winningest Had six undefeated teams…His team was 1971
retirement…Led teams to nine conference champi- coach in conference and school history. Captured 11 Lambert Bowl Division III champions of the
onships…Named NSIC, MIAC and/or NAIA Coach of Conference titles. East…Named Small College Coach of the Year in 1956
the Year 13 times…Produced 33 winning seasons in 40 by the Washington Touchdown Club and same in
years at UMD. Bill Ramseyer-Wilmington (Ohio) (1972-90), 1971 by the NY Football Writers.
Virginia’s College at Wise (1991-2001) — Three-time
Bill Manlove-Widener (Pa.) (1969-91), Delaware District Coach of the Year…Seven Hall of Fame induc- Allen Zikmund-Nebraska-Kearney (formerly Kearney
Valley (Pa.) (1992-95), La Salle (1997-2001) — Led tions, including NAIA Hall of Fame (1997)…Coached State) (1955-71) — His teams won 11 conference
Widener to two National Championships, nine confer- his teams to a winning season in 24-of-30 titles…Nine of his players were named NAIA All-
ence titles, seven playoff appearances and 21 winning seasons…Coached Wilmington to an NAIA National Americas and 67 made All-Conference…Member of
seasons…Named National Coach of the Year in 1977, Runner-Up in 1980…Coached 70 All-Americans. the NAIA Hall of Fame.
his 212 victories ranked him seventh all-time in victo-
ries on the Division III level at retirement
2009 JOHN L. TONER AWARD RECIPIENT • JIM WEAVER
NFF board member Bob Mulcahy presents a commemorative football to Virginia Tech Athletics Director Jim Weaver as the 2009 recipient of the John L. Toner Award for superior administrative abilities as an
athletics director. Weaver is joined by his wife, Traci, and four sons, (L-R) Cole, Paul, Josh and Craig (far right).

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WHAT IT TAKES: The Criteria for Hall of Fame Consideration


1. First and foremost, a player must have ideals of football forward into his rela- 5. A coach becomes eligible three years
received First-Team All-America recog- tions with his community and his fellow after retirement or immediately follow-
nition by a selector organization that is man, with love of his country. ing retirement provided he is at least 70
recognized by the NCAA and utilized to Consideration may also be given for years of age. Active coaches become eli-
comprise their consensus All-America academic honors and whether or not gible at 75 years of age. He must have
teams. the candidate earned a college degree. been a head coach for a minimum of 10
2. A player becomes eligible for considera- 4. Players must have played their last year years and coached at least 100 games
tion by the Foundation’s Honors Courts of intercollegiate football within the last with a .600 winning percentage*.
10 years after his final year of intercolle- 50 years*. For example, to be eligible * Players who do not comply with the 50-year
giate football played. for the 2010 ballot, the player must rule and coaches who have not won 60 per-
3. While each nominee’s football achieve- have played his last year in 1960 or cent of their games may still be eligible for
ments in college are of prime considera- thereafter. In addition, players who are consideration by the Football Bowl
tion, his post-football record as a citizen playing professionally and coaches who Subdivision (formerly Division I-A) and
is also weighed. He must have proven are coaching on the professional level Divisional Veterans Committee, which
himself worthy as a citizen, carrying the are not eligible until after they retire. examine unique cases.

2009 INDUCTEE • PERVIS ATKINS 2009 INDUCTEE • GRANT WISTROM


2009 inductee Pervis Atkins at a dinner the night before his NFF College Hall of Fame 2009 inductee Grant Wistrom waves to the Cornhusker fans as NFF Director of Membership
On-Campus Salute at New Mexico State. Ron Dilatush presents him with his College Football of Fame plaque.

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