1962 football all american team
The 1960 College Football All-America team is composed of college football players who were selected as All-Americans by various organizations and writers that chose College Football All-America Teams in 1960. rally in the 4th quarter by #2 Wisconsin to hold on for a 42-37 win. On November 30, Rossville played North Clayton in the state championship game at Rossville. Records Book went with USC). article. over 25 years, 1934-58) as head coach in 1959. USC's defense was the real star here, holding Duke to Cal's one consensus All American this season was Hall of Fame end Hal Painter and Bowers also scored as Rossville completed its first perfect season in school history, winning 28-6 and claiming its third state title in nine years (1954-55-62). “The 1962 team was unique as we had a perfect season and won three games in the playoffs to claim the state championship,” says halfback/kicker Doug Flury who was two-time all-state and honorable mention All-American. Beathard to tailback Willie Brown in the 2nd quarter, and late in the at selecting national champions and who is not. the big problem for the South at this time was segregation. This was Overall, the boys in blue outscored their opponents 331-50 with a veteran backfield consisting of Flury, quarterback Paul Painter, halfback Doug Wallin, and fullback Nelson Bowers. “We had to drive 94 yards in the fourth quarter to beat McCallie at home. NAIA All-America Team (1954-1969) NAIA Division I All-America Team (1970-1996) NAIA All-America Team (1997-2005) AFCA NAIA All-America Team (2006-present) At this time, we are not creating pages for the individual All-America teams themselves, nor breaking them down by year. opponent “We didn’t have one or two superstars on the team, but we did have several very talented players along with great coaches who molded us into an excellent football team,” says all-city halfback Terry Parks. generally only played teams from their own region, and as such they were easy for Only two teams – Red Bank and Sequatchie County – scored more than one touchdown against the Rebels. I didn't give my reasoning at the time, but it was based on these rationalizations. The NCAA recognizes six selectors as "official" for the 1965 season. Of the 26 college football All-Americans in 2020, only one of them was a repeat selection from last season. Brainerd was the new kid on the block in 1962, but the Rebels swiftly claimed their rightful place next to traditional powers Chattanooga Central, Rossville and Howard, in that unmatched and unforgettable high school football season. The CBS Sports All-Time All-American first team stretches back to 1962 (linebacker Dick Butkus' first year at Illinois), though second-team center Chuck Bednarik takes the … just because segregation caused poll voters to have a political bias The NCAA recognizes six selectors as "official" for the 1966 season. 13-0-0 | Georgia AA State Champions. Unlike any year before or since, four local teams – Brainerd, Chattanooga Central, Howard and Rossville – went undefeated, all achieving regional and/or … It has selected an All-America team since 1925. I'd be inclined to rate Mississippi #1 and USC #2 myself. to taste defeat in those four years. The top 100 players in the nation will compete in Orlando with the best coaches, players, and gear in the game . While with the Gators, Bennett faced a predicament after a season on the freshman team. half, their other quarterback, Bill Nelson, hit Hal Bledsoe for a The 11-0-0 | AP, UPI State Champs | Meninak Bowl Champions. The final four wins started with a 39-13 triumph against Knoxville Austin with Alabama had six first-team AP All-America selections, including five on offense, while College Football Playoff opponent Notre Dame had two first-team … Mississippi had a better case for #1 than Southern Cal did, which I'll go over in detail when I compare the 2 teams near the end of this Duke rankings. On top of that, they the rest of the nation to forget about or ignore. This was the first time the AP poll's #1 and #2 teams had played each other since the 1946 Army-Notre Dame game. consider computer ratings to be legitimate national championship The Rossville Bulldogs were a force in Georgia high school football throughout the 1960s. https://americanfootballdatabase.fandom.com/wiki/1962_NFL_Draft 1962 College Football National Championship Pictured above is the 1963 Rose Bowl, where #1 Southern Cal survived a 23 point rally in the 4th quarter by #2 Wisconsin to hold on for a 42-37 win. It was all about that attitude of winning.”. Brown later found success as an actor. ning,” says Thompson, who Offense QB Roger Staubach, Navy (1962-64) RB Jim Brown, Syracuse (1954-56) RB Herschel Walker, Georgia (1980-82) WR Jerry Rice, Mississippi Valley State (1981-84) WR Larry Fitzgerald, Pittsburgh (2002-03) TE Mike Ditka, Pittsburgh (1958-60) C Chuck Bednarik, Pennsylvania (1945-48) T Orlando Pace, Ohio State (1994-96) T Bill Fralic, Pittsburgh (1981-84) G John Hannah, Alabama (1970-72) G Jim Parker, Ohio State (1954-56) Defense DE Hugh Green, Pittsburgh (1977-80) DE Reggie White, Tennessee (1980-… but The 1964 College Football All-America team is composed of college football players who were selected as All-Americans by various organizations that chose College Football All-America Teams in 1964. “The core of our team had been together since winning the city championship at Brainerd Junior High, so to go undefeated for two years in high school with only one tie was quite a legacy for the seniors at a new school,” says all-city end and team captain DeWayne McCamish. James had succeeded Red Gaston (who was 174-58-6 I think The championship was their third straight undisputed state title under Chubby James and it extended their win streak to 23 straight and their unbeaten streak to 40-0-3. LOS ANGELES—Damon Bame, a two-time All-American and member of USC's 1962 national championship football team, died on June 26 of heart disease in Riverside, Calif. than a year. Fifty years ago the Purple Pounders, with key players Terry Parks (HB) and Dick Phillips (LB), gave coach E.B. fixed AP poll for 1962, but of course they might have been top 10 for At the end of the 1962 season Fortie was voted first-team All-American — the first BYU football player to win such an honor. Garrett Gilbert of Austin, Tex., has been around football his entire life. but 10-0 Mississippi claims an MNC for 1962 as well, resting on 4 The year 1962 is sometimes called the “Greatest Year Ever” for high school football in the Chattanooga area. THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JOHNNY CARSON -- Pictured: 1962 College Football All-America Team (front l-r) #19 Hal Bedsole, #88 Pat Richter (back l-r) # 10 Billy Moore, #15 Glynn Griffing on December 6, 1962 -- (Photo by: Bob Ganley/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images) Football Researchers Association. also the only perfect record Mississippi has ever managed in football. “We never thought about losing,” says Turner. Cline, and tackle Jim Clark, all of whom earned all-state honors. have been grading the NCAA Records Book's selectors for each season, Central opened the season with a 14-0 road win against Johnson City and their quarterback Steve Spurrier, who would go on to play college ball at Florida and win the 1966 Heisman Trophy. Rossville Bulldogs against Southern teams, but also because segregation forced SEC MNC From here the Rebs of head coach Ray Coleman blazed through their ’62 schedule. The senior-laden Rebels were led by the state’s top scorer Gary Tucker, quarterback E.G. He was 77. At the time, the TSSAA did not have state playoffs, so the Associated Press and United Press International polls decided champions. “Forrest made me a star as all I had to do was throw the ball long and he would go catch it,” says Turner with a laugh. gave them a 2nd loss in the Rose Bowl). 3 in state AP Poll | Clinic Bowl Champions. What follows are the stories, photos, and stats from these four great teams. victory over 9-1 Southern Miss, who defeated each of their other The purpose of the Northern Michigan University Sports Hall of Fame is to recognize elite athletes, alums, staff, and contributors who have distinguished themselves in the field of athletics, either by virtue of their performance on athletic teams representing the University or by meritorious efforts on behalf of athletics either as an undergraduate or in years after leaving the University. His 68 points led the team for the 2nd straight year, “We were a well-disciplined team and made few mistakes,” says McCamish. But the legendary year of that decade was 1962 – the State Championship year of the ‘60s, Rossville’s third state championship in nine years. Unlike any year before or since, four local teams – Brainerd, Chattanooga Central, Howard and Rossville – went undefeated, all achieving regional and/or state titles. None of the teams played each other. Ole Miss won 21-7, but it was the only 11-0-0 | No. contenders to only play against other all-white teams, severely A strong showing in 1961 (9-0-1) carried over into the first game of 1962 as the Rebels opened with a shutout of Marion County, 20-0. On top of this, the Purple and Gold capped the perfect season with a convincing 28-12 Meninak Bowl victory against Robert E. Lee in Jacksonville, Fla. “Coach Etter was so meticulous in teaching us our plays on offense and defense and he spent hours watching film to study the tendencies of our opponents,” says Central quarterback Harry Phillips. 1996-97 Season Consensus All-America Team - Division I-A. College , and Collins was selected to The Associated Press All-America first-team defense, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. Mississippi had the top defense in the country this year at 142.2 yards per game (Southern Cal averaged 260.2). After four years in the Navy, including a tour in Vietnam, Staubach joined the Cowboys in 1969 and led them to the Super Bowl four times, including victories in 1… The organizations that chose the teams included: the United Press; the Associated Press; and Collier's Weekly]. shorter wait for the next #1 vs. #2 matchup, Oklahoma vs. Texas in less For the Hustlin’ Tigers, led by Coach George “Chubby” James, an undefeated season in 1962 was just another trophy to put in their expanding trophy case. “Red” Etter and Chattanooga Central the only perfect season (11-0-0) in school history. are the 11-0 Southern Cal was and is a unanimous choice among human selectors for the 1962 mythical national championship. I Full Details. GAINESVILLE, Fla. – He first achieved prominence as a prep All-American quarterback at Valdosta (Ga.) High. other since the 1946 Army-Notre Dame game. Mississippi had gone 10-1 in 1959, 10-0-1 in 1960, 9-2 in Central shut out Spurrier and company for three straight years and the future Gator was 0 for 15 in passing with two interceptions in the ’62 contest. “Cedartown and McCallie were our toughest opponents,” says Bowers who later played at Georgia. In 1962, Central was crowned state champs by both polls. “Howard had such a great winning tradition while we were growing up that once we were on the varsity we didn’t dare lose. Howard opened its legendary season with four straight wins before a 20-20 tie with Stephens-Lee (Asheville, N.C.). Southern Cal answered with a short touchdown pass from quarterback Pete and he added 2 touchdown receptions in the Rose Bowl. This wasn't But either is the final score. Head coach Frank Fabris produced a rock-solid defense, posting six shutouts and allowing 25 points in 10 regular season games. The 1966 College Football All-America team is composed of various organizations that choose College All-America teams that season. In the entire season, the defense posted four shutouts and allowed only 10 touchdowns in 11 games while the boys on offense averaged 30 points a game. article, but obviously the AP poll didn't even have 10-0 Mississippi The year 1962 is sometimes called the “Greatest Year Ever” for high school football in the Chattanooga area. struck first on a 25 yard touchdown pass in the initial quarter to lead • Pat Richter, Wisconsin (AFCA-1, AP-1, FWAA, NEA-3, SN-1, UPI, Time, WC) QB Roger Staubach, Navy (1962-64) Passing yards: 3,571 | Rushing yards: 682 | TDs: 35 Before Staubach led America's Team in the NFL, he won the Heisman Trophy as Navy's quarterback in 1963. Jim Brown, outstanding American professional gridiron football player who led the National Football League in rushing for eight of his nine seasons. Hal Bedsole, Southern California (UPI, NEA, WC, AFCA, FWAA, TSN) 11 touchdowns. rise. #2. 55 yards rushing and snagging 5 interceptions, 2 by Damon Bame. Bruce Bennett was just getting started on a lifelong football pilgrimage that brought him to the University of Florida in 1962. There would be a much This was the first time the AP poll's #1 and #2 teams had played each Running backs Flury (121) and Eddie Wallin (119, 2 TDs) combined for 240 rushing yards. “We had good talent and great coaches and that was the key to us win- The 1966 College Football All-America team is composed of college football players who were selected as All-Americans by various organizations that chose College Football All-America Teams in 1966.. four Chattanooga Area Teams Go Undefeated. meriting the only MNC I recognize in the program's history. above is the 1963 Rose Bowl, where #1 Southern Cal survived a 23 point Only the nation’s elite are selected to compete. Bledsoe (pictured below catching a pass in the Rose Bowl), who caught 33 passes for 827 yards (25.1 yards per catch!) The Associated Press has a panel of sportswriters who vote to determine the AP All-America Team. His offense averaged 25 points a game, leading the 13-0 Rossville Bulldogs to their third state championship since 1954. restricting the level of their competition. Sporting News' 2020 All-American team selection features players from all 10 FBS conferences. The AP poll only ranked 10 teams at this time, and Southern Cal was Southern Overall, Central posted five shutouts and only Decatur and Robert E. Lee scored more than 10 points against the ’62 team. 1961, and this season they finally found perfection with a 10-0 finish, In their November 16 state semifinal game against Cedartown, Bowers, Flury and end Doug Jones scored for the visiting Bulldogs and withstood a spectacular offensive show by Cedartown junior all-state quarterback Bucky Ayers. The 1965 College Football All-America team is composed of college football players who were selected as All-Americans by various organizations that chose College Football All-America Teams in 1965.. I am selectors, I have been including them in this section as well, They had 8-1 Wisconsin rated higher despite a loss (Southern Cal 7-0. . ... Jeff Thomas leads Team Armour to Under Armour All-America Game win. He was the dominant player of his era and is considered one of the best running backs of all time. coached by James had yet They had gone 8-2 each of the previous 2 seasons, and they would unranked to start the season, hosting #8 Duke in their opener. significant games for Southern Cal and Mississippi in 1962. and keeping a grade point average, so we can see who is relatively good grading on a scale of 0-5 (5 being the best). Holdovers from 1995 All-America team are in bold type; (*) indicates unanimous selection. 51-yard touchdown pass, giving the Trojans a 14-7 lead that held up as Mississippi opened the season at Memphis, a mid-major team on the receiver Forrest Green scoring three times and end Billy Moton running 90 yards to pay dirt with a recovered fumble. a valid choice for #1, so the AP poll can keep USC #1. I have Memphis ranked #25 in the opponents by more than a touchdown. math-based systems rating them #1 (5 other systems listed in the NCAA The 1951 College Football All-America team is composed of college football players who were selected as All-Americans by various organizations and writers that chose College Football All-America Teams for the 1951 college football season. 9-0-1 | State Champions | Pioneer Bowl Champions. The 1963 College Football All-America team is composed of college football players who were selected as All-Americans by various organizations and writers that chose College Football All-America Teams in 1963. Duke I covered their Hall of Fame coach, John Vaught, in the linked 1960 finish 9-0-1 and top 10 in 1963. Pictured played at Knoxville College. Howard Hustlin’ Tigers Football | July 06, 2020. loss dealt this season to Memphis, who finished 8-1, including a And we had to beat a strong Cedartown team – twice.”. Photo By Brazziell/WPN Quarterback Garrett Gilbert of Austin, Tex., is our 2009 Player of the Year. And although I do not For inquiries, feedback or media kits please contact us below: Nov. 23 * Memphis’ Father Bertrand, 33-12. finished the season 8-2, and I have them ranked #14 for 1962. . Known for facing some of the best teams in the state and across the South, the ’62 Pounders beat five teams who played in bowl games: Johnson City, Clarksville, Red Bank, Bradley County and Robert E. Lee. FILE - Tulsa linebacker Zaven Collins (23) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during an NCAA football game in Tampa, Fla., in this Oct. 23, 2020, file photo. Story Links. NCAA Division I-A players cited most frequently by the following five selectors: AFCA, AP, FWAA, The Sporting News and Walter Camp Foundation. With Reuben Turner calling the signals at quarterback, a running game led by halfback Major Bowles and fullback Clevon Thompson, William “Little Bill” Davis at center, and a defense anchored by 300-pound tackle Melvin “Big Daddy” Smith, Howard posted one more in the long line of unbeaten football seasons. The four College Football Playoff teams combined to put 16 players on our first and second teams. Known as "Roger the Dodger," Staubach passed for 1,474 yards as a junior in 1963, while also winning the Maxwell Trophy and Walter Camp Memorial Award. very little respect, and there is a reason for that. Brainerd Rebels Steelton-Highspire School District 250 Reynders Avenue Steelton, PA 17113 Phone 717-704-3800 Fax 717-704-3808 all we know. caught 82 passes for 1717 yards (20.9 ypc) and 20 touchdowns. A team Led by four all-city players and three who earned all-state honors, Brainerd opened and closed the season with shutout wins, and ultimately defeated Nashville city champion Madison in the Clinic Bowl. Clearly Mississippi commanded The Hustlin’ Tigers rebounded to win the final four games in convincing style and were tabbed state champions after a 33-12 Pioneer Bowl win against Memphis’ Father Bertrand. Here “Everyone knew his role and stayed solid on offense and defense.”, Chattanooga Central Pounders just for comparison's sake. Cedartown drove to the Rossville 5-yard-line late in the fourth quarter, but time ran out and Cedartown lost to Rossville for the second time that season, 21-19. Bame, who transferred to USC from Glendale (Calif.) Junior College, lettered at guard and linebacker for the Trojans in 1962 and 1963. Football Researchers Association, 2) College For his career he All-America Football Game.
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