1973 College Football All-America Team
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The 1973 College Football All-America team is composed of various organizations that choose College All-America teams that season. The organizations that chose the teams were Associated Press
, United Press International
, Newspaper Enterprise Association, Football Writers Association of America
, American Football Coaches Association
, Walter Camp Foundation, The Sporting News
, Time magazine, Pro Football Weekly
, and Football News.
AP, UPI, and NEA were all press organizations that polled writers and players. FWAA was also a poll of writers, as was the Walter Camp Foundation. The AFCA was a poll of college coaches. The Sporting News and Time polled football scouts and the editors of Pro Football Weekly and Football News chose teams for their publications. AP, UPI, NEA, The Sporting News and Pro Football Weekly chose both first and second teams. AP, UPI, NEA, also listed numerous honorable mentions.
Associated Press
The Associated Press is an American news agency. The AP is a cooperative owned by its contributing newspapers, radio and television stations in the United States, which both contribute stories to the AP and use material written by its staff journalists...
, United Press International
United Press International
United Press International is a once-major international news agency, whose newswires, photo, news film and audio services provided news material to thousands of newspapers, magazines and radio and television stations for most of the twentieth century...
, Newspaper Enterprise Association, Football Writers Association of America
Football Writers Association of America
The Football Writers Association of America is one of the organizations whose College Football All-America Team is recognized by the NCAA...
, American Football Coaches Association
American Football Coaches Association
The American Football Coaches Association is an association of over 11,000 football coaches and staff on all levels. According to its constitution, some of the main goals of the American Football Coaches Association are to "maintain the highest possible standards in football and the profession of...
, Walter Camp Foundation, The Sporting News
The Sporting News
Sporting News is an American-based sports magazine. It was established in 1886, and it became the dominant American publication covering baseball — so much so that it acquired the nickname "The Bible of Baseball"...
, Time magazine, Pro Football Weekly
Pro Football Weekly
Pro Football Weekly is an American sports magazine, founded in 1967, that covers the National Football League...
, and Football News.
AP, UPI, and NEA were all press organizations that polled writers and players. FWAA was also a poll of writers, as was the Walter Camp Foundation. The AFCA was a poll of college coaches. The Sporting News and Time polled football scouts and the editors of Pro Football Weekly and Football News chose teams for their publications. AP, UPI, NEA, The Sporting News and Pro Football Weekly chose both first and second teams. AP, UPI, NEA, also listed numerous honorable mentions.
Receivers
- Lynn SwannLynn Swann-Collegiate:Swann attended the University of Southern California, where he was an All-American on the Trojans football team. He played under legendary coach John McKay, including the 1972 undefeated and national championship season. McKay said of Swann, "He has speed, soft hands, and grace." He...
, USC (AP, UPI, NEA, AFCA, FWAA, TSN, Time, FN) - Wayne Wheeler, Alabama (WC, TSN, FN)
- Danny BuggsDanny BuggsDaniel "Danny" Buggs is a former American football wide receiver for the New York Giants and Washington Redskins of the National Football League, the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League, and the Tampa Bay Bandits and San Antonio Gunslingers of the United States Football...
, West Virginia (AFCA) - John Holland, Tennessee State (Time)
Tight ends
- Dave CasperDave CasperDavid John Casper , nicknamed "The Ghost." is a former American football player. He was an offensive lineman and tight end.-High school:...
, Notre Dame (UPI, WC, AFCA, FWAA) - Andre TillmanAndre TillmanAndre Tillman is a former American football tight end in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the second round of the 1974 NFL Draft. He played college football at Texas Tech....
, Texas Tech (AP) - J.V. Cain, Colorado (TSN, Time)
Tackles
- John HicksJohn Hicks (American football)John Charles Hicks Jr. is a former American football offensive lineman in the National Football League. He is best remembered for being the last lineman to be runner-up in the vote for the Heisman Trophy.-College career:...
, Ohio St. (AP, UPI, NEA, WC, AFCA, FWAA, TSN, Time, FN) - Daryl White, Nebraska (UPI, AFCA, TSN, FN)
- Steve Riley, USC (TSN, Time)
- Al Oliver, UCLA (NEA)
- Henry LawrenceHenry Lawrence (American football)Henry Lawrence is a former professional American football player. A two-time Pro Bowler, he played in the National Football League for 13 seasons as an offensive tackle with the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders...
, Florida A. & M (Time) - Eddie Foster, Oklahoma (WC)
Guards
- Booker Brown, USC (AFCA, FWAA, TSN, Time, FN)
- Buddy "Bearcat" Brown, Alabama (AP, UPI, NEA, AFCA, FWAA)
- Bill Yoest, N.C. State (AP, UPI, WC, FWAA, FN)
- Tyler Lafauci, Louisiana State (AP, NEA, AFCA)
Centers
- Bill Wyman, Texas (AP, UPI, NEA, WC, AFCA, FWAA)
- Scott Anderson, Missouri (Time)
- Steve Corbett, Boston College (TSN)
Quarterbacks
- David JaynesDavid JaynesDavid Duane Jaynes is a former American football quarterback raised in Bonner Springs, Kansas. He was All-American for the University of Kansas in 1973....
, Kansas (AP, UPI, WC, AFCA, TSN, Time, FN) - Danny WhiteDanny WhiteWilford Daniel "Danny" White is a former quarterback and punter for the Dallas Cowboys, an American football coach in the Arena Football League and also occasionally appears as an analyst on broadcasts of college football games. He was named the head coach of the Arena Football League expansion...
, Arizona State (NEA, FWAA)
Running backs
- John CappellettiJohn CappellettiJohn Cappelletti is a former professional American football running back for the NFL's Los Angeles Rams and the San Diego Chargers. Prior to his professional career, he attended the Pennsylvania State University, where he won the Heisman Trophy in 1973. He was inducted into the College Football...
, Penn St. (AP, UPI, NEA, WC, AFCA, FWAA, TSN, Time, FN) - Roosevelt LeaksRoosevelt LeaksRoosevelt Leaks, Jr. was an American football running back in the NFL for the Baltimore Colts and Buffalo Bills. He played college football at the University of Texas....
, Texas (AP, UPI, WC, AFCA, FWAA) - Woody GreenWoody GreenWoodrow Green, Jr. is a former American football running back who played for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. Green was drafted by the Chiefs in the first round of the 1974 NFL Draft. He is an alumnus of, set many rushing records, and was a first-team AP all-American while...
, Arizona St. (WC, AFCA, TSN) - Kermit Johnson, UCLA (NEA, FWAA, FN)
- Tony DorsettTony DorsettAnthony "Tony" Drew Dorsett is a former American football running back in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos.-Early years:...
, Pittsburgh (AP, NEA) - Bo MatthewsBo MatthewsWilliam Pierce Matthews is a former American football running back in the National Football League. He was draft by the San Diego Chargers in the first round of the 1974 NFL Draft. Prior to playing for the Chargers, he played for the University of Colorado at Boulder.-References:...
, Colorado (Time)
Ends
- John DuttonJohn Dutton (defensive lineman)John Owen Dutton is a former professional football player, a defensive lineman in the NFL with the Baltimore Colts and Dallas Cowboys...
, Nebraska (AP, UPI, NEA, WC, AFCA, FWAA, TSN, Time, FN) - Dave GallagherDave Gallagher (American football)David Dillon Gallagher is a former All-American defensive tackle who played for the University of Michigan Wolverines from 1971–1973 and in the National Football League from 1974-1979.-College career:...
, Michigan (AP, NEA, WC, AFCA, FWAA, TSN, Time) - Van DeCreeVan DeCreeVan Ness DeCree, from Warren, Ohio, is a former football defensive end who was a two-time All-American at Ohio State University. DeCree is a member of the Ohio State Football Hall of Fame He was also a three-year starter and a three-time All-Big 10 selection at defensive end, having been voted...
, Ohio State (UPI, FN) - Roger Stillwell, Stanford (UPI, FN)
- Pat Donovan, Stanford (AP)
- Randy WhiteRandy White (American football)Randall Lee "Randy" White is a former American football defensive lineman and linebacker. He attended the University of Maryland from 1971 to 1974, and played professionally for the Dallas Cowboys from 1975 to 1988. He is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame, the Pro Football Hall of Fame...
, Maryland (AP) - Fred McNeil, UCLA (TSN)
Tackles
- Ed JonesEd Jones (American football)Ed Lee "Too Tall" Jones is a retired American football player in the NFL for the Dallas Cowboys. By the end of his 15 years with the Cowboys, he was officially credited with 57 quarterback sacks. Unofficially, his career sack total is 106...
, Tennessee State (NEA, TSN, Time) - Randy CrowderRandy CrowderRandolph Channing Crowder Sr. is a former American football defensive lineman in the NFL. He played three seasons with the Miami Dolphins and three with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers...
, Penn State (UPI, FN) - Bill KollarBill KollarWilliam Wallace "Bill" Kollar was a National Football League defensive lineman from 1974 through 1981. He has been an NFL assistant coach for 17 years. He has coached the Defensive Line of the Rams, Falcons and Bills...
, Montana State (NEA, Time) - Paul Vellano, Maryland (AFCA)
- Charlie Hall, Tulane (WC)
Middle guards
- Lucious SelmonLucious Selmon-Collegiate career :Selmon came to Oklahoma from Eufaula High School in 1970, and played nose guard for the Oklahoma Sooners for both Chuck Fairbanks and Barry Switzer. He was a consensus All-American in 1973, and was named Chevrolet/ABC National Defensive Player of the Year, Big 8 Conference...
, Oklahoma (AP, UPI, NEA, WC, AFCA, FWAA, FN) - Tony Cristiani, Miami (WC, FWAA)
Linebackers
- Randy GradisharRandy GradisharRandy Charles Gradishar is a former college and professional American football linebacker who played in the 1970s and 1980s. Randy Gradishar is currently the Director of Corporate Communications for the Phil Long Dealerships in Colorado...
, Ohio St. (AP, UPI, NEA, WC, AFCA, FWAA, TSN, Time, FN) - Richard Wood, USC (AP, UPI, WC, AFCA, FN)
- Rod ShoateRod ShoateRod Shoate is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League. He was a 4 time All-Big 8 Conference Player and three time All-American at the University of Oklahoma...
, Oklahoma (AP, NEA, AFCA, FN) - Ed O'Neil, Penn State (WC, Time, TSN)
- Woodrow LoweWoodrow LoweWoodrow Lowe , is a former professional American football linebacker who played from 1976-1986 for the San Diego Chargers in the National Football League...
, Alabama (NEA, FWAA) - Warren CaponeWarren CaponeWarren Capone , was a professional American football linebacker in the World Football League and National Football League. He played college football at Louisiana State University...
, Louisiana St. (AFCA, FWAA) - Waymond BryantWaymond BryantWaymond Bryant is a former American football linebacker who played four seasons in the National Football League....
, Tennessee State (TSN, Time) - Cleveland Vann, Oklahoma State (FWAA)
Backs
- Mike Townsend, Notre Dame (AP, UPI, NEA, WC, FWAA, TSN, Time, FN)
- Artimus ParkerArtimus ParkerArtimus L. Parker is a former American football safety who played for four seasons in the National Football League. He played for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1974–1976 and the New York Jets in 1977. He was drafted by the Eagles in the 12th round of the 1974 NFL Draft...
, USC (AP, UPI, WC, Time) - Dave Brown, Michigan (UPI, AFCA, FWAA)
- Randy Rhino, Georgia Tech (UPI, WC, AFCA)
- Jimmy Allen, UCLA (AP, NEA)
- Jeris WhiteJeris WhiteJeris Jerome White is a former professional American football cornerback in the National Football League for nine seasons for the Miami Dolphins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Washington Redskins. He played football at Radford High School, Honolulu, Hawaii and at the University of Hawaii...
, Hawaii (TSN, Time) - Matt BlairMatt BlairMatt Blair was an outside linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League for all 12 seasons of his career from 1974 to 1985.-Career:...
, Iowa St. (AFCA) - John Moseley Missouri (FWAA)
- Bill SimpsonBill Simpson (American football)William Thomas "Bill" Simpson is a former professional American football defensive back who played in the National Football League from 1974-1982. Before his NFL career, he played defensive back and punted for Michigan State University and was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the 2nd round of...
, Michigan State (TSN) - Carl Capria, Purdue (TSN)
- Kenith Pope, Oklahoma (Time)
- Harry Harrison, Mississippi (NEA)
- Eddie BrownEddie Brown (safety)Paul Edward Brown is a former American football safety in the National Football League for the Cleveland Browns, the Washington Redskins, and the Los Angeles Rams. He played college football at the University of Tennessee.Brown attended Marion County High School in Jasper and graduated in 1970...
, Tennessee (FN) - Alvin Brown, Oklahoma State (FN)
Kickers
- Ricky Townsend, Tennessee (FWAA)
- Efren HerreraEfren HerreraEfren Herrera is a former placekicker in the National Football League from 1974–1982. After a college career at the University of California, Los Angeles, Herrera kicked for the Dallas Cowboys in 1974 and 1976–1977. Herrera was selected to the Pro Bowl after the 1977 season. He was a part of...
, UCLA (TSN) - Mike Lantry, Michigan (FN)
Punters
- Chuck Ramsey Wake Forest, (NEA, FWAA, TSN, Time)
Key
- AP - Associated Press
- UPI - United Press International
- NEA - Newspaper Enterprise Association
- FWAA - Football Writers Association of America
- WC - Walter Camp Foundation
- AFCA - American Football Coaches Association
- TSN - The Sporting News
- Time - Time Magazine
- PFW - Pro Football Weekly
- FN - Football News
- 1 - First Team Selection
- 2 - Second Team Selection