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Dickerson, Aikman on College Football Hall of Fame ballot
MORRISTOWN, N.J. (AP) — Eric Dickerson, Deion Sanders, Lawrence Taylor, Troy Aikman and other college stars who went on to stellar pro football careers are among 85 candidates on this year's College Football Hall of Fame ballot.
Charlie Ward, the 1993 Heisman Trophy winner who went on to play pro basketball, is on the list, and so is former baseball player Kirk Gibson.
The ballot was mailed out this week to more than 13,000 voters. The results will be submitted to an 11-member committee, chaired by former NCAA president and ACC commissioner Gene Corrigan. The committee will make the final selections.
The 85 nominees include 76 former players and nine former coaches.
The inductees will be announced Dec. 7 at a dinner in New York.
Hall of Fame candidates:
Players
Candidate, school, position(s), years played
1. Troy Aikman, Oklahoma / UCLA, Quarterback, 1984-85, 1987-88
2. Trev Alberts, Nebraska, Linebacker, 1990-93
3. Bob P. Anderson, Army, Running Back, 1957-59
4. Bobby C. Anderson, Colorado, Running Back, 1967-69
5. Cornelius Bennett, Alabama, Linebacker, 1983-86
6. Bob Berry, Oregon, Quarterback, 1962-64
7. Rik Bonness, Nebraska, Center, 1973-75
8. Dave Brown, Michigan, Defensive Back, 1972-74
9. Tony Casillas, Oklahoma, Middle Guard, 1982-85
10. Jim Crawford, Wyoming, Running Back, 1954-56
11. Tom Curtis, Michigan, Defensive Back, 1967-69
12. Anthony Davis, Southern California, Running Back, 1972-74
13. Jeffrey Davis, Clemson, Linebacker, 1978-81
14. Eric Dickerson, Southern Methodist, Running Back, 1979-82
15. Keith Dorney, Penn State, Offensive Tackle, 1975-78
16. Dave Duerson, Notre Dame, Safety, 1979-82
17. Don Dufek, Michigan, Defensive Back, 1973-75
18. Ed Dyas, Auburn, Fullback, 1958-60
19. Carl Eller, Minnesota, Tackle, 1961-63
20. Frank Emanuel, Tennessee, Linebacker, 1963-65
21. Kirk Gibson, Michigan State, Wide Receiver, 1975-78
22. Walker Gillette, Richmond, Wide Receiver, 1967-69
23. Charley Gogolak, Princeton, Placekicker, 1963-65
24. Bob Golic, Notre Dame, Linebacker, 1976-78
25. Curtis Greer, Michigan, Defensive Tackle, 1976-79
26. Ray Guy, Southern Mississippi, Punter, 1970-72
27. Terrence Hanratty, Notre Dame, Quarterback, 1966-68
28. Major Harris, West Virginia, Quarterback, 1987-89
29. Wayne Harris, Arkansas, Guard / Linebacker, 1958-60
30. John Huarte, Notre Dame, Quarterback, 1962-64
31. Dick Jauron, Yale, Running Back, 1970-72
32. Johnnie Johnson, Texas, Safety, 1976-79
33. Joe Kapp, California, Quarterback, 1956-58
34. Chip Kell, Tennessee, Center, 1968-70
35. Rex Kern, Ohio State, Quarterback, 1968-70
36. Roosevelt Leaks, Texas, Fullback, 1972-74
37. Robert Lytle, Michigan, Running Back, 1974-76
38. James Mandich, Michigan, Tight End, 1967-69
39. Mark May, Pittsburgh, Offensive Tackle, 1977-80
40. Reuben Mayes, Washington State, Running Back, 1982-85
41. Pat McInally, Harvard, Tight End, 1972-74
42. Marlin McKeever, Southern California, End, 1958-60
43. Lydell Mitchell, Penn State, Running Back, 1969-71
44. Art Monk, Syracuse, Wide Receiver, 1976-79
45. Chuck Nelson, Washington, Placekicker, 1980-82
46. Phillip Olsen, Utah State, Defensive End, 1967-69
47. Jim Otis, Ohio State, Fullback, 1967-69
48. Dave Parks, Texas Tech, End, 1961-63
49. Walter Patulski, Notre Dame, Defensive End, 1969-71
50. Mike Phipps, Purdue, Quarterback, 1967-69
51. Tracy Rocker, Auburn, Defensive Tackle, 1969-71
52. Mike Rozier, Nebraska, Running Back, 1981-83
53. Deion Sanders, Florida State, Defensive Back, 1985-88
54. Lucius Sanford, Georgia Tech, Linebacker, 1974-77
55. Larry Seivers, Tennessee, Wide Receiver, 1974-76
56. Jim Seymour, Notre Dame, End, 1966-68
57. Chris Spielman, Ohio State, Linebacker, 1984-87
58. Larry Station, Iowa, Linebacker, 1982-85
59. Don Stephenson, Georgia Tech, Center, 1955-57
60. Jack Tatum, Ohio State, Defensive Back, 1968-70
61. Jim Taylor, Louisiana State, Fullback, 1956-57
62. Lawrence Taylor, North Carolina, Linebacker, 1977-80
63. Thurman Thomas, Oklahoma State, Running Back, 1984-87
64. Dennis Thurman, Southern California, Defensive Back, 1974-77
65. Gino Torretta, Miami (FL), Quarterback, 1989-92
66. Don Trull, Baylor, Quarterback, 1961-63
67. Joe Walton, Pittsburgh, End, 1954-56
68. Charlie Ward, Florida State, Quarterback, 1989, 1991-93
69. Andre Ware, Houston, Quarterback, 1987-89
70. Joe Washington, Oklahoma, Running Back / Kick Returner, 1972-75
71. Paul Wiggin, Stanford, Defensive Tackle, 1954-56
72. Clarence Williams, Washington State, Running Back, 1972-74
73. David Williams, Illinois, Wide Receiver, 1982-85
74. Scott Woerner, Georgia, Defensive Back, 1977-80
75. Charles Young, Southern California, Tight End, 1970-72
76. Chris Zorich, Notre Dame, Defensive Tackle, 1987-90
Coaches
Coach, school(s), years, record, winning percentage
1. Frank Burns, Rutgers, 1973-83, 78-43-1, .643
2. Herb Deromedi, Central Michigan, 1978-93, 110-55-10, .657
3. Pat Dye, East Carolina/Wyoming/Auburn, 1974-79/1980/1981-92, 153-62- 5, .707
4. LaVell Edwards, Brigham Young, 1972-2000, 257-101-3, .716
5. Wayne Hardin, Navy/Temple, 1959-64/1970-82, 118-74-5, .612
6. Dick MacPherson, Massachusetts/Syracuse, 1971-77/1981-90, 111-73-5, .601
7. Billy Jack Murphy, Memphis State, 1958-71, 91-44-1, .673
8. Don Nehlen, Bowling Green State/West Virginia, 1968-76/1980-2000, 202-128-8, .609
9. Darryl Rogers, Cal State-Hayward/Fresno State/San Jose State/Michigan State/Arizona State, 1965/1966-72/1973-75/1976-79/1980-84, 129-84-7, .602
Dickerson, Aikman on College Football Hall of Fame ballot
MORRISTOWN, N.J. (AP) — Eric Dickerson, Deion Sanders, Lawrence Taylor, Troy Aikman and other college stars who went on to stellar pro football careers are among 85 candidates on this year's College Football Hall of Fame ballot.
Charlie Ward, the 1993 Heisman Trophy winner who went on to play pro basketball, is on the list, and so is former baseball player Kirk Gibson.
The ballot was mailed out this week to more than 13,000 voters. The results will be submitted to an 11-member committee, chaired by former NCAA president and ACC commissioner Gene Corrigan. The committee will make the final selections.
The 85 nominees include 76 former players and nine former coaches.
The inductees will be announced Dec. 7 at a dinner in New York.
Hall of Fame candidates:
Players
Candidate, school, position(s), years played
1. Troy Aikman, Oklahoma / UCLA, Quarterback, 1984-85, 1987-88
2. Trev Alberts, Nebraska, Linebacker, 1990-93
3. Bob P. Anderson, Army, Running Back, 1957-59
4. Bobby C. Anderson, Colorado, Running Back, 1967-69
5. Cornelius Bennett, Alabama, Linebacker, 1983-86
6. Bob Berry, Oregon, Quarterback, 1962-64
7. Rik Bonness, Nebraska, Center, 1973-75
8. Dave Brown, Michigan, Defensive Back, 1972-74
9. Tony Casillas, Oklahoma, Middle Guard, 1982-85
10. Jim Crawford, Wyoming, Running Back, 1954-56
11. Tom Curtis, Michigan, Defensive Back, 1967-69
12. Anthony Davis, Southern California, Running Back, 1972-74
13. Jeffrey Davis, Clemson, Linebacker, 1978-81
14. Eric Dickerson, Southern Methodist, Running Back, 1979-82
15. Keith Dorney, Penn State, Offensive Tackle, 1975-78
16. Dave Duerson, Notre Dame, Safety, 1979-82
17. Don Dufek, Michigan, Defensive Back, 1973-75
18. Ed Dyas, Auburn, Fullback, 1958-60
19. Carl Eller, Minnesota, Tackle, 1961-63
20. Frank Emanuel, Tennessee, Linebacker, 1963-65
21. Kirk Gibson, Michigan State, Wide Receiver, 1975-78
22. Walker Gillette, Richmond, Wide Receiver, 1967-69
23. Charley Gogolak, Princeton, Placekicker, 1963-65
24. Bob Golic, Notre Dame, Linebacker, 1976-78
25. Curtis Greer, Michigan, Defensive Tackle, 1976-79
26. Ray Guy, Southern Mississippi, Punter, 1970-72
27. Terrence Hanratty, Notre Dame, Quarterback, 1966-68
28. Major Harris, West Virginia, Quarterback, 1987-89
29. Wayne Harris, Arkansas, Guard / Linebacker, 1958-60
30. John Huarte, Notre Dame, Quarterback, 1962-64
31. Dick Jauron, Yale, Running Back, 1970-72
32. Johnnie Johnson, Texas, Safety, 1976-79
33. Joe Kapp, California, Quarterback, 1956-58
34. Chip Kell, Tennessee, Center, 1968-70
35. Rex Kern, Ohio State, Quarterback, 1968-70
36. Roosevelt Leaks, Texas, Fullback, 1972-74
37. Robert Lytle, Michigan, Running Back, 1974-76
38. James Mandich, Michigan, Tight End, 1967-69
39. Mark May, Pittsburgh, Offensive Tackle, 1977-80
40. Reuben Mayes, Washington State, Running Back, 1982-85
41. Pat McInally, Harvard, Tight End, 1972-74
42. Marlin McKeever, Southern California, End, 1958-60
43. Lydell Mitchell, Penn State, Running Back, 1969-71
44. Art Monk, Syracuse, Wide Receiver, 1976-79
45. Chuck Nelson, Washington, Placekicker, 1980-82
46. Phillip Olsen, Utah State, Defensive End, 1967-69
47. Jim Otis, Ohio State, Fullback, 1967-69
48. Dave Parks, Texas Tech, End, 1961-63
49. Walter Patulski, Notre Dame, Defensive End, 1969-71
50. Mike Phipps, Purdue, Quarterback, 1967-69
51. Tracy Rocker, Auburn, Defensive Tackle, 1969-71
52. Mike Rozier, Nebraska, Running Back, 1981-83
53. Deion Sanders, Florida State, Defensive Back, 1985-88
54. Lucius Sanford, Georgia Tech, Linebacker, 1974-77
55. Larry Seivers, Tennessee, Wide Receiver, 1974-76
56. Jim Seymour, Notre Dame, End, 1966-68
57. Chris Spielman, Ohio State, Linebacker, 1984-87
58. Larry Station, Iowa, Linebacker, 1982-85
59. Don Stephenson, Georgia Tech, Center, 1955-57
60. Jack Tatum, Ohio State, Defensive Back, 1968-70
61. Jim Taylor, Louisiana State, Fullback, 1956-57
62. Lawrence Taylor, North Carolina, Linebacker, 1977-80
63. Thurman Thomas, Oklahoma State, Running Back, 1984-87
64. Dennis Thurman, Southern California, Defensive Back, 1974-77
65. Gino Torretta, Miami (FL), Quarterback, 1989-92
66. Don Trull, Baylor, Quarterback, 1961-63
67. Joe Walton, Pittsburgh, End, 1954-56
68. Charlie Ward, Florida State, Quarterback, 1989, 1991-93
69. Andre Ware, Houston, Quarterback, 1987-89
70. Joe Washington, Oklahoma, Running Back / Kick Returner, 1972-75
71. Paul Wiggin, Stanford, Defensive Tackle, 1954-56
72. Clarence Williams, Washington State, Running Back, 1972-74
73. David Williams, Illinois, Wide Receiver, 1982-85
74. Scott Woerner, Georgia, Defensive Back, 1977-80
75. Charles Young, Southern California, Tight End, 1970-72
76. Chris Zorich, Notre Dame, Defensive Tackle, 1987-90
Coaches
Coach, school(s), years, record, winning percentage
1. Frank Burns, Rutgers, 1973-83, 78-43-1, .643
2. Herb Deromedi, Central Michigan, 1978-93, 110-55-10, .657
3. Pat Dye, East Carolina/Wyoming/Auburn, 1974-79/1980/1981-92, 153-62- 5, .707
4. LaVell Edwards, Brigham Young, 1972-2000, 257-101-3, .716
5. Wayne Hardin, Navy/Temple, 1959-64/1970-82, 118-74-5, .612
6. Dick MacPherson, Massachusetts/Syracuse, 1971-77/1981-90, 111-73-5, .601
7. Billy Jack Murphy, Memphis State, 1958-71, 91-44-1, .673
8. Don Nehlen, Bowling Green State/West Virginia, 1968-76/1980-2000, 202-128-8, .609
9. Darryl Rogers, Cal State-Hayward/Fresno State/San Jose State/Michigan State/Arizona State, 1965/1966-72/1973-75/1976-79/1980-84, 129-84-7, .602