1982 College Football All-America Team
Encyclopedia
The 1982 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, and The Sporting 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 chose a team 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, and 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"...
.
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 chose a team 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
- Anthony Carter, Michigan (AP, UPI, NEA, WC, AFCA, FWAA, TSN)
- Kenny JacksonKenny JacksonKenny Jackson is a former professional American football player. He played wide receiver for eight seasons in the National Football League with the Philadelphia Eagles and Houston Oilers and was twice named a collegiate All-American at Penn State University .-Early years:Jackson grew up in South...
, Penn State (AP) - Trumaine JohnsonTrumaine JohnsonTrumaine Johnson is a retired American football player who played in the National Football League and the United States Football League.-Career:...
, Grambling (TSN) - Willie GaultWillie GaultWillie James Gault is a former American football wide receiver and Olympic athlete. Gault played in the National Football League for 11 seasons for the Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Raiders. He was a member of the Bears team that won Super Bowl XX, and was also a member of the U.S. Olympic team...
, Tennessee (NEA)
Tight ends
- Gordon HudsonGordon HudsonGordon Lynn Hudson is an American football tight end born in Everett, Washington, on June 22, 1962. He attended Brighton High School in Salt Lake City, UT. He was a Two-time consensus All-America pick in 1982 and 1983 He led BYU to four WAC titles and four Holiday Bowl berths. He also set the NCAA...
, BYU (AP, UPI, WC, AFCA, FWAA, TSN) - Tony HunterTony Hunter (American football)Tony Wayne Hunter is a former American football tight end in the National Football League for the Buffalo Bills and the Los Angeles Rams. He was drafted out of the University of Notre Dame in the 1983 NFL Draft by the Bills, ahead of Jim Kelly.-External links:*...
, Notre Dame (NEA)
Tackles
- Don MosebarDon MosebarDonald Mosebar is a retired American Football Center.-College career:Mosebar was an All-American offensive lineman in 1982 at the University of Southern California and drafted by the Los Angeles Raiders....
, Southern California (AP, UPI, WC, AFCA, FWAA) - Jimbo CovertJim CovertJames Paul "Jimbo" Covert is the President and Chief Executive Officer of The Institute for Transfusion Medicine and a former American football offensive tackle in the National Football League for the Chicago Bears.-High school:Covert excelled in both football and wrestling at Freedom Area High...
, Pittsburgh (UPI, WC, AFCA, FWAA) - Bill FralicBill FralicWilliam P. Fralic, Jr. is a former professional American football offensive guard in the NFL.-Early years:...
, Pittsburgh (AP, NEA) - Harvey SalemHarvey SalemHarvey Salem is a former American football guard and tackle who played ten seasons in the National Football League....
, California (TSN) - Chris HintonChris HintonChristopher Hinton is a former American football tackle and guard who played thirteen seasons in the National Football League, mainly with the Indianapolis Colts. He was traded from the Denver Broncos for John Elway. He went to seven Pro Bowls, six with the Colts and one with the Atlanta Falcons...
, Northwestern (TSN) - Karl NelsonKarl NelsonKarl Stuart Nelson was an American football offensive tackle in the National Football League for the New York Giants. He was a member of the 1986 Giants team that won Super Bowl XXI. He missed the 1987 season due to illness . Nelson played college football at Iowa State University...
, Iowa State (NEA)
Guards
- Steve KorteSteve KorteSteve Korte is a former offensive guard and center in the NFL. He played his entire career for the New Orleans Saints from 1983 to 1990. Scored one touchdown from a fumble recovery....
, Arkansas (AP, UPI, NEA, AFCA, FWAA, TSN) - Bruce Matthews, USC (AP, UPI, NEA, WC, AFCA, TSN)
- David Drechsler, North Carolina (WC, FWAA)
Running backs
- Herschel WalkerHerschel WalkerHerschel Junior Walker is an American mixed martial artist and a former American football player. He played college football for the University of Georgia Bulldogs and earned the 1982 Heisman Trophy. He began his professional career with the New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League...
, Georgia (AP, UPI, NEA, WC, AFCA, FWAA, TSN) - Eric DickersonEric DickersonEric Demetric Dickerson is a former professional running back in the National Football League who in his career played for the Los Angeles Rams, Indianapolis Colts, Los Angeles Raiders, and Atlanta Falcons.-College career:...
, SMU (AP, UPI, NEA, WC, AFCA, FWAA, TSN) - Mike RozierMike RozierMichael Rozier is a former American collegiate and professional football running back who won the Heisman Trophy in 1983. He was born in Camden, New Jersey. Mike and his wife, Rochelle, an attorney, reside in South Jersey and together they have one son. Mike has two other children who reside in...
, Nebraska (UPI, AFCA, FWAA) - Ernest Anderson, Oklahoma State (WC)
Ends
- Billy Ray Smith, Arkansas (AP, UPI, NEA, WC, AFCA, FWAA, TSN)
- Vernon MaxwellVernon Maxwell (American football)Vernon Leroy Maxwell is a retired American professional football player who played linebacker in the National Football League for three different teams. He was awarded as the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1983.-External links:**...
, Arizona State (UPI, NEA, WC, FWAA, TSN) - William FullerWilliam Fuller (American football)William Henry Fuller, Jr. is a retired American football player who played defensive end for 13 seasons in the National Football League...
, North Carolina (FWAA)
Tackles
- Mike PittsMike PittsMichael Anthony Pitts is a former professional American football defensive end in the National Football League for the Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles, and the New England Patriots. He played college football at the University of Alabama and was drafted in the first round of the 1983 NFL...
, Alabama (UPI, AFCA, FWAA, TSN) - Rick BryanRick BryanRick Don Bryan was an American football defensive tackle who played for the Oklahoma Sooners and the Atlanta Falcons. He was a consensus All-American in 1982 and 1983 and the Big Eight Defensive Player of the Year in 1982, and Academic All-Conference 1981-1983, he played for the Atlanta Falcons...
, Oklahoma (UPI, FWAA) - Gabriel RiveraGabriel RiveraGabriel Rivera is a former All American football defensive tackle. Rivera was the 21st selection of the 1983 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers...
, Texas Tech (AP, AFCA) - Mike CharlesMike CharlesMichael William Charles is a former professional American football player who played nine seasons in the National Football League....
, Syracuse (FWAA) - Bill MaasBill MaasWilliam Thomas Maas , is a former American Football defensive tackle who played for the Kansas City Chiefs , and the Green Bay Packers . Maas was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1986 and 1987. In 1984 Maas was named The NFL Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press...
, Pittsburgh (TSN) - Jimmy PayneJimmy PayneJimmy Payne is an ex-professional footballer, and one of a select number of players to have played for both Liverpool and Everton.-Life and playing career:...
, Georgia (WC) - Gary Lewis, Oklahoma State (AP)
- Charles Benson, Baylor, (NEA)
Middle guards
- George AchicaGeorge AchicaGeorge Achica is a retired american football lineman.-Pro career:Achica was picked in the 3rd round with the 57th overall pick in the 1983 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Colts but chose to play for the USFL Los Angeles Express from 1983 to 1985...
, USC (AP, UPI, NEA, WC, TSN) - Tim KrumrieTim KrumrieTimothy A. Krumrie is a former American football nose tackle who played his entire NFL career for the Cincinnati Bengals, from 1983 through 1994...
, Wisconsin (WC)
Linebackers
- Darryl TalleyDarryl TalleyDarryl Victor Talley is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the second round of the 1983 NFL Draft. He played college football at West Virginia....
, West Virginia (AP, UPI, NEA, AFCA, FWAA, TSN) - Marcus Marek, Ohio State (UPI, WC, AFCA)
- Ricky HunleyRicky HunleyRicky Hunley is an American football coach and former linebacker. He is currently the assistant linebackers coach for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League.-College career:...
, Arizona (AP, UPI, AFCA) - Mark Stewart, Washington (AP, WC, TSN)
- Wilber MarshallWilber MarshallWilber Buddyhia Marshall is a former American college and professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League for twelve seasons during the 1980s and 1990s...
, Florida (AP, FWAA) - Tony CaldwellTony CaldwellAnthony L. Caldwell is a former professional American football Linebacker in the National Football League. He attended the University of Washington. He would play Linebacker with the Los Angeles Raiders from 1983 to 1985, and the Seattle Seahawks in 1987.-External links:*...
, Washington (NEA)
Backs
- Terry HoageTerry HoageTerrell Lee "Terry" Hoage is a former football defensive back for the University of Georgia from 1980 – 1983 and several National Football League teams. He was a two time consensus All-American and graduated from Georgia in 1985 with a B.S. in Genetics with a 3.85 GPA...
, Georgia (AP, UPI, NEA, WC, AFCA, TSN) - Mike Richardson, Arizona State (AP, UPI, WC, AFCA, TSN)
- Terry KinardTerry KinardAlfred "Terry" Terance Kinard , is a former professional American football player who was selected by the New York Giants in the 1st round of the 1983 NFL Draft. A 6'1", 200-lb...
, Clemson (AP, UPI, NEA, WC, AFCA, FWAA, TSN) - Mark RobinsonMark Robinson (American football)Mark Robinson is a former professional American football player. He was a 1982 Consensus All-American safety at Penn State University. He played 9 seasons as a safety in the National Football League....
, Penn State (NEA, FWAA, TSN) - Tommy Wilcox, Alabama (WC)
- James BrittJames Britt (American football)James Earl Britt is a former American football cornerback in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the second round of the 1983 NFL Draft. He played college football at LSU....
, LSU (NEA) - Jeremiah CastilleJeremiah CastilleJeremiah Castille is an American professional football player. A 5'10", 175-lb. defensive back from the University of Alabama, Castille was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third round of the 1983 NFL Draft. He played in six seasons in the NFL from 1983–1988 for the Buccaneers and...
, Alabama (AFCA) - Dave DuersonDave DuersonDavid Russell Duerson was an American football safety in the National Football League who played for the Chicago Bears , the New York Giants , and the Phoenix Cardinals .-Early life:...
, Notre Dame (FWAA)
Punters
- Jim Arnold, Vanderbilt (AP, UPI, NEA, AFCA, FWAA, TSN)
- Reggie RobyReggie RobyReginald Henry "Reggie" Roby was an American football punter in the National Football League and a three-time Pro Bowler. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round of the 1983 NFL Draft out of the University of Iowa...
, Iowa (WC)
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
- PFW - Pro Football Weekly
- FN - Football News
- 1 - First Team Selection
- 2 - Second Team Selection