1989 College Football All-America Team
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The 1989 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, Scripps-Howard, and The Sporting News
.
AP, UPI, NEA, and SH 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, Scripps-Howard, 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, NEA, and SH 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
- Terance MathisTerance MathisTerance Mathis is an American former Pro Bowl wide receiver in the NFL. Drafted in 1990 by the New York Jets, he played the majority of his career with the Atlanta Falcons. He last played in the NFL in 2002 with the Pittsburgh Steelers, then retired in 2004...
, New Mexico (AP, UPI, AFCA, FWAA, TSN) - Clarkston Hines, Duke (AP, UPI, WC, AFCA, FWAA, FN)
- Emmanuel Hazard, Houston (AP)
- Rob Moore, Syracuse (TSN)
Tight ends
- Mike Busch, Iowa State (UPI, WC, AFCA)
- Chris Smith, BYU (TSN)
Tackles
- Jim MabryJim MabryJim Mabry is an American football player. He played on both offensive line and defensive line at Briarcrest Christian School in Memphis, Tennessee, from 1981-1985. He then attended the University of Arkansas and was an offensive lineman from 1985-1989...
, Arkansas (AP, UPI, WC, AFCA, FN) - Mohammed ElewonibiMohammed ElewonibiMohammed Thomas David "Moe" Elewonibi is a Nigerian-Canadian former offensive lineman in the National Football League and the Canadian Football League.- Early years:...
, BYU (UPI, FWAA) - Bob Kula, Michigan St (AP, AFCA)
- Doug Glaser, Nebraska (WC)
- Stacy Long, Clemson (TSN)
- Charles Odiorne, Texas Tech (TSN)
- Chris PortChris PortChristopher Charles Port is a former professional American football was an offensive lineman for five seasons for the New Orleans Saints in the National Football League....
, Duke (FWAA) - Mike Pfiefer, Kentucky (FN)
Guards
- Eric Still, Tennessee (AP, UPI, WC, AFCA, FWAA, TSN)
- Joe Garten, Colorado (AP, UPI, AFCA, FWAA, TSN)
- Ed King, Auburn (WC, FN)
- Mark TuckerMark Tucker (American football)Mark Tucker is an American football lineman.-High school career:Tucker played football at Banning High School in Wilmington, California. He started at offensive tackle his junior and senior year. He was teammates with Jamelle Holieway, Leroy Holt, and Courtney Hall...
, USC (FN)
Centers
- Jake Young, Nebraska (UPI, WC, AFCA)
- Michael Tanks, Florida State (AP, FWAA)
- Bern BrostekBern BrostekBern Orion Brostek is a former American football offensive lineman in the National Football League for the Los Angeles and St. Louis Rams from 1990 to 1997.-High school:...
, Washington (TSN) - Frank CornishFrank CornishFrank Edgar Cornish IV was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League for the San Diego Chargers, the Dallas Cowboys, the Minnesota Vikings, the Jacksonville Jaguars, and the Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football at UCLA and was drafted in the sixth round of...
, UCLA (FN)
Quarterbacks
- Andre WareAndre WareAndre Ware is a sports analyst and commentator and a former American football player. He was the 1989 Heisman Trophy winner as a quarterback for the University of Houston, becoming the first African-American quarterback to win the award. In the 1990 NFL Draft, Ware was the first round selection ...
, Houston (AP, UPI, WC, FWAA)
- Major HarrisMajor HarrisMajor Harris is a former college football quarterback for West Virginia University during the 1980s. Harris was a 1989 All American and finished third and fifth in the Heisman Trophy voting in 1988 and 1989, respectively. He was also the ECAC Player of the Year in 1988 and 1989...
, West Virginia (AFCA)
- Tony Rice, Notre Dame (FN)
- Darian HaganDarian HaganDarian Hagan is a former American football and Canadian football player, who, since February 2005, is an assistant coach of the University of Colorado Buffaloes football team.-College career:...
, Colorado (TSN)
Running backs
- Emmitt SmithEmmitt SmithEmmitt James Smith, III is a retired American football player who was a running back in the National Football League for fifteen seasons during the 1990s and 2000s. Smith played college football for the University of Florida, where he was an All-American; thereafter, he played professionally for...
, Florida (AP, UPI, WC, AFCA, FWAA, FN, TSN) - Anthony Thompson, Indiana (AP, UPI, WC, AFCA, FWAA, FN, TSN)
- Blair ThomasBlair ThomasBlair Lamar Thomas is a former professional American football player and coach. He played running back for six seasons in the National Football League. He was inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame in 2011.-High school:Thomas was an all-state football player at Frankford High School...
, Penn State (WC, FN) - Johnny BaileyJohnny BaileyJohnny Lee Bailey , born in Houston, Texas, was an American football running back. He was a part of Houston's Yates High School football team when it won the 1985 5A state championship....
, Texas A&I (FWAA) - Chuck Weatherspoon, Houston (TSN)
Ends
- Greg MarkGreg MarkGregory S. Mark is a former American football defensive end and linebacker in the National Football League. He was drafted by the New York Giants in the third round of the 1990 NFL Draft...
, Miami (Fla) (AP, UPI, AFCA, TSN) - Alfred WilliamsAlfred WilliamsAlfred Williams is a former American football player. He was a linebacker and defensive end for the Cincinnati Bengals, San Francisco 49ers and the Denver Broncos. He finished his career with the New Orleans Saints.-College:...
, Colorado (UPI, AFCA, FWAA, FN) - Craig VeaseyCraig VeaseyCraig Veasey is a retired defensive tackle/nose tackle in the NFL. While attending the University of Houston from 1985 to 1989, he earned a starting position in his 4 season. In 1989, he earned the honor as a USA Today All-American at the defensive end position for his 13 sacks and 101 tackles...
, Houston (TSN) - Ray Savage, Virginia (AFCA)
Tackles
- Chris ZorichChris ZorichChristopher Robert Zorich is a former American football defensive tackle in the National Football League for the Chicago Bears and Washington Redskins.-Early life:...
, Notre Dame (AP, UPI, WC, FWAA, FN, TSN) - Tim RyanTim Ryan (American football)Timothy Edward Ryan is a former National Football League defensive tackle. He is currently an NFL analyst on the NFL on Fox and the host of "Movin' the Chains" on Sirius XM NFL Radio.-College career:...
, USC (AP, UPI, WC, FWAA, FN) - Marc SpindlerMarc SpindlerMarc Spindler is a former American football player who was a defensive tackle and defensive end who played nine seasons in the National Football League. Since retiring from football, Spindler has worked for both WDFN and WXYT, two Detroit area sports talk radio stations.In 1986, Spindler was...
, Pittsburgh (TSN) - Cortez KennedyCortez KennedyCortez Kennedy is a former NFL defensive tackle who played his entire eleven-season career with the Seattle Seahawks.-High school and college career:...
, Miami (Fla.) (TSN)
Nose guards
- Moe GardnerMoe GardnerMorris "Moe" Gardner, Jr. is a former professional American football defensive tackle in the National Football League. He played six seasons for the Atlanta Falcons . Moe Gardner graduated from Cathedral High School in Indianapolis, Indiana...
, Illinois (AP, UPI, AFCA, WC, FWAA, FN) - Odell Haggins, Florida State (WC, AFCA)
Linebackers
- Percy SnowPercy SnowPercy Lee Snow is a retired American football linebacker who played at Michigan State University and was a first-round draft pick of the Kansas City Chiefs. Snow made the College Football All-America Team at Michigan State...
, Michigan State (AP, UPI, WC, AFCA, FWAA, FN, TSN) - Keith McCantsKeith McCantsAlvin Keith McCants is a former professional American football linebacker who played for six seasons in the National Football League for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Houston Oilers, and the Arizona Cardinals from 1990 to 1995...
, Alabama (AP, UPI, WC, AFCA, FWAA, FN, TSN) - James FrancisJames Francis (American football)James Henry Francis is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League for the Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Redskins...
, Baylor (AP, AFCA, FN, TSN) - Kanavis McGheeKanavis McGheeKanavis McGhee is a former college football linebacker and National Football League defensive end. He is a former defensive linemen coach with the Amsterdam Admirals in NFL Europa...
, Colorado (WC) - Andre CollinsAndre CollinsAndre Pierre Collins is a former American football linebacker who played ten seasons in the National Football League. He started in Super Bowl XXVI for the Washington Redskins...
, Penn State (FWAA) - Junior SeauJunior SeauTiaina Baul "Junior" Seau is a former American football linebacker. He was drafted fifth overall by the San Diego Chargers during the 1990 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Southern California and was the progenitor of the "NFL-USC linebacker".A ten-time All-Pro and...
, USC (TSN) - Craig Ogletree, Auburn (TSN)
Backs
- Todd LyghtTodd LyghtTodd William Lyght , is a former professional American football player who was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1st round of the 1991 NFL Draft. A 6'0", 191-lb. cornerback from the University of Notre Dame and Flint Powers Catholic High School, Lyght played in 12 NFL seasons from 1991 to 2002...
, Notre Dame (AP, UPI, WC, AFCA, FWAA, FN, TSN) - Mark Carrier, USC (AP, UPI, WC, AFCA, FWAA, FN, TSN)
- Tripp WelborneTripp WelborneSullivan Anthony "Tripp" Welborne is a former professional American football defensive back who played safety for one season for the Minnesota Vikings of the NFL. He currently works as Athletic Director at Shorecrest Preparatory School in St...
, Michigan (AP, UPI, WC, AFCA, FWAA, FN, TSN) - LeRoy ButlerLeRoy ButlerLeRoy Butler, III is a former American football strong safety who played his entire career with the Green Bay Packers . He spent his childhood in Jacksonville, Florida, challenged by physical problems that forced him to wear leg braces and use a wheelchair at times while undergoing therapy...
, Florida St (AP, UPI, WC) - Chris OldhamChris OldhamChristopher Martin Oldham is a former professional American football cornerback for twelve seasons in the NFL for the Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills, Arizona Cardinals, Pittsburgh Steelers, and New Orleans Saints. Oldham graduated from Highlands High School in 1986....
, Oregon (FWAA) - Harlon BarnettHarlon BarnettHarlon Barnett is a former professional American football defensive back who played safety for seven seasons for the Cleveland Browns, New England Patriots, and Minnesota Vikings of the NFL. He is currently an assistant coach at Michigan State University under head coach Mark Dantonio....
, Michigan State (TSN) - John MangumJohn MangumJohn Mangum , is a former American professional football player who played in 9 NFL seasons from 1990-1998 for the Chicago Bears....
, Alabama (FN)
Kickers
- Jason HansonJason HansonJason Douglas Hanson is an American football placekicker for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League, where he has spent his entire 20 year career. He was drafted by the Lions in the second round of the 1992 NFL Draft...
, Washington State (AP, UPI, WC, AFCA, FWAA, FN, TSN)
Punters
- Tom RouenTom RouenThomas Francis Rouen is an American football punter who is currently a free agent. He last played for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League in the 2005 season.-Early life:...
, Colorado (AP, UPI, WC, FWAA) - Robbie Keen, California (AFCA)
- Kirk Maggio, UCLA (TSN)
- Shawn McCarthy, Purdue (FN)
Returners
- Raghib "Rocket" IsmailRaghib IsmailRaghib Ramadian Ismail is a retired professional American and Canadian football player, who played Wide receiver in both the Canadian Football League and National Football League. He played college football at Notre Dame...
, Notre Dame (AP, FWAA, FN, TSN)
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
- SH - Scripps-Howard
- TSN - The Sporting News
- PFW - Pro Football Weekly
- FN - Football News
- 1 - First Team Selection