1980 College Football All-America Team
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The 1980 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
- Ken MargerumKen MargerumKenneth Margerum is a retired American football player. Margerum has coached in several capacities at the college level, as head football coach at Menlo College , wide receivers coach at Stanford University and University of Hawaii, and through the 2009 season as an assistant coach for the San...
, Stanford (AP, UPI, NEA, WC, AFCA, FWAA) - Anthony Carter, Michigan (AP, TSN)
- Cris CollinsworthCris CollinsworthAnthony Cris Collinsworth is a former American college and professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League for eight seasons in the 1980s. He played college football for the University of Florida, and thereafter, he played his entire professional career for...
, Florida (NEA) - Mardye McDoleMardye McDoleMardye McDole is a former American football wide receiver. McDole was selected in the second round by the Minnesota Vikings out of Mississippi State University in the 1981 NFL Draft...
, Mississippi State (TSN)
Tight ends
- Dave Young, Purdue (AP, UPI, WC, AFCA, FWAA, TSN)
- Marvin HarveyMarvin HarveyMarvin Dwight Harvey is a former American football tight end in the National Football League. Harvey was drafted in the third round by the Kansas City Chiefs out of the University of Southern Mississippi in the 1981 NFL Draft.-External links:**...
, Southern Mississippi (NEA)
Tackles
- Mark MayMark MayMark Eric May is a former American football offensive lineman in the National Football League. He is currently a football analyst for ESPN.-Football career:...
, Pittsburgh (AP, WC, UPI, AFCA, FWAA, TSN) - Keith Van HorneKeith Van HorneKeith Van Horne is a retired American football tackle.-High school:Keith attended Fullerton High School, Fullerton, California.His Fullerton football varsity team mate was future NFL...
, USC (AP, UPI, NEA, FWAA, TSN) - Nick EyreNick EyreNicholas G. Eyre is a former American football offensive tackle. Eyre was drafted out of Brigham Young by the Houston Oilers in the fourth round of the 1981 NFL Draft.-References:...
, BYU (NEA, AFCA, FWAA) - Bill Dugan, Penn St. (AFCA)
Guards
- Randy Schleusener, Nebraska (AP, UPI, NEA, WC)
- Louis OubreLouis OubreLouis Byron Oubre III is a former American football guard in the National Football League. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the fifth round of the 1981 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oklahoma. Oubre also played for the Miami Dolphins.-External links:*...
, Oklahoma (WC, AFCA, FWAA) - Ron Wooten, North Carolina (NEA, WC)
- Roy Foster, USC (UPI)
- Frank Ditta, Baylor (AP)
- Billy ArdBilly ArdWilliam Donovan "Billy" Ard is a former American football guard in the National Football League for the New York Giants and Green Bay Packers...
, Wake Forest (TSN) - Terry Crouch, Oklahoma (TSN)
Centers
- John ScullyJohn ScullyJohn Scully may refer to:*John Scully , American Roman Catholic priest and President of Fordham University*John Scully *John Scully *Iceman John Scully, American boxer*John Sculley, former Apple CEO...
, Notre Dame (AP, UPI, NEA, AFCA, FWAA, TSN) - George LiljaGeorge LiljaGeorge Vincent Lilja is a former professional American football offensive lineman who played for several National Football League teams over the course of six seasons. He is also a former collegiate All-American center for the Michigan Wolverines football team...
, Michigan (WC)
Quarterbacks
- Mark HerrmannMark HerrmannMark James Herrmann is a former professional football player, a quarterback in the NFL. He was Associate Director of Educational Programs for the NCAA, before budget cutbacks. However, he is best known for his college career with the Purdue Boilermakers...
, Purdue (AP, UPI, WC, AFCA-t, FWAA) - Jim McMahonJim McMahonJames Robert "Jim" McMahon, Jr. is a former American football player. He played college football at Brigham Young University, where he was a two-time All-American and later in the professional ranks with the Chicago Bears, San Diego Chargers, Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings, Arizona...
, BYU (AFCA-t) - Art SchlichterArt SchlichterArthur Ernest Schlichter is a retired college and professional American football quarterback, sometimes known for his compulsive gambling and the legal problems especially gambling that arose from it...
, Ohio State (NEA) - John ElwayJohn ElwayJohn Albert Elway, Jr. is a former American football quarterback and currently is the executive vice president of football operations for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League . He played college football at Stanford and his entire professional career with the Denver Broncos...
, Stanford (TSN)
Running backs
- George RogersGeorge Rogers (American football)George Washington Rogers is a former American football player who achieved distinction in both the college and professional ranks as a running back...
, South Carolina (AP, UPI, NEA, WC, AFCA, FWAA, TSN) - 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) - Jarvis RedwineJarvis RedwineJarvis John Redwine is a former American football running back. Redwine was selected in the second round by the Minnesota Vikings out of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in the 1981 NFL Draft....
, Nebraska (UPI, WC, AFCA) - Freeman McNeilFreeman McNeilFreeman McNeil is a former professional American football player who was selected by the New York Jets in the 1st round of the 1981 NFL Draft....
, UCLA (FWAA)
Ends
- Hugh Green, Pittsburgh (AP, UPI, NEA, WC, AFCA, FWAA, TSN)
- E.J. Junior, Alabama (AP, UPI, NEA, WC, AFCA, FWAA, TSN)
- Scott Zettek, Notre Dame (AP)
- Derrie NelsonDerrie NelsonDerald Lawrence Nelson is a former professional American football player who played linebacker for four seasons for the San Diego Chargers.-External links:*...
, Nebraska (FWAA)
Tackles
- Leonard MitchellLeonard MitchellLeonard Boyd Mitchell is a former American football defensive end in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles and Atlanta Falcons. He played college football at the University of Houston and was drafted by the Eagles in the first round of the 1981 NFL Draft....
, Houston (AP, UPI, NEA, WC, AFCA, TSN) - Kenneth SimsKenneth SimsKenneth Wayne Sims is a former American professional football player who was selected by the New England Patriots as the first overall pick in the 1982 NFL Draft. A 6'5", 272 lbs. defensive end from the University of Texas at Austin, where he was a two-time All-American...
, Texas (AP, UPI, NEA, FWAA, TSN) - Hosea TaylorHosea TaylorHosea Taylor is a former American football defensive end for the Baltimore Colts. He played 16 games in the 1981 NFL season as well as four games in the 1983 NFL season...
, Houston (WC, FWAA)
Middle guards
- Ron SimmonsRon SimmonsRonald "Ron" Simmons is an American semi-retired professional wrestler and retired American football player. He is recognised as being the first Black world heavyweight champion in professional wrestling and the first of only two African Americans to win the WCW World Heavyweight Championship,...
, Florida St. (UPI, WC, AFCA) - Jim Burt, University of Miami (Fla.) (NEA)
Linebackers
- Mike SingletaryMike SingletaryMichael "Mike" Singletary is an American football coach and former professional football player. He is currently the linebacker coach and assistant head coach for the Minnesota Vikings of the NFL....
, Baylor (AP, UPI, NEA, WC, AFCA, FWAA, TSN) - Lawrence TaylorLawrence TaylorLawrence Julius Taylor , nicknamed "L.T.", is a Hall of Fame former American football player. Taylor played his entire professional career as a linebacker for the New York Giants in the National Football League...
, North Carolina (AP, UPI, AFCA, FWAA, TSN) - Bob CrableBob CrableBob Crable . He is a 1978 graduate of Archbishop Moeller High School with an accomplished high school football career...
, Notre Dame (UPI, NEA, WC, AFCA, TSN) - Tom Boyd, Alabama (WC)
- David Little, Florida (FWAA)
Backs
- Kenny EasleyKenny EasleyKenny Mason Easley Jr. is a former American football strong safety who played seven seasons for the Seattle Seahawks from 1981 to 1987 in the National Football League...
, UCLA (AP, UPI, NEA, WC, AFCA, FWAA, TSN) - Ronnie LottRonnie LottRonald Mandel "Ronnie" Lott is a former American football player who starred as a cornerback, free safety, and strong safety in college football and the NFL. He is most well known for his crushing hits on opposing players...
, USC (AP, UPI, NEA, WC, AFCA, FWAA, TSN) - John Simmons, SMU (AP, AFCA, FWAA)
- Scott WoernerScott WoernerScott Allison Woerner is a former American football defensive back in the National Football League for the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints. He played college football for the University of Georgia Bulldogs...
, Georgia (UPI, WC, AFCA) - Bobby Butler, Georgia (NEA)
- Bill Whitaker, Missouri (NEA)
- Ted WattsTed WattsTed W. Watts is a former American football player. He was the cornerback of the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders, New York Giants, and the San Diego Chargers. Collegiately, he played for the Texas Tech Red Raiders....
, Texas Tech (TSN) - Hanford DixonHanford DixonHanford Dixon is a former professional American football cornerback who played his entire career for the Cleveland Browns of the NFL. Dixon made the Pro Bowl three times, in 1986, 1987 and 1988. He was drafted by the Browns out of The University of Southern Mississippi with the 22nd pick in the...
, Southern Mississippi (TSN)
Kickers
- Rex Robinson, Georgia (UPI, NEA, WC, FWAA)
- Bill CapeceBill CapeceWilliam George Capece is a former professional American football player who played placekicker for three seasons for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers...
, Florida State (TSN)
Punters
- Rohn StarkRohn StarkRohn Taylor Stark is a former American football punter who played 16 seasons in the National Football League, 13 of those with the Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts...
, Florida State (UPI, FWAA, TSN) - Ray Stachowicz, Michigan State (NEA, 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