1969 Little All-America College Football Team

	1969 Little All-America College Football Team The 1969 Little All-America college football team is composed of college football players from small colleges and universities who were selected by the Associated Press (AP) as the best players at each position. For 1969, the AP selected two teams, each team having separate offensive and defensive platoons. Terry Bradshaw of Louisiana Tech was the first-team quarterback. During his time at Louisiana Tech, hew tallied 6,589 passing yards, the most ever by a quarterback at any Louisiana program. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers and led the club to four Super Bowl championships. Halfback Larry Schreiber of Tennessee Tech was named to the first team and was also named Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year. He rushed for 1,522 yards in 1969 and 4,421 during his collegiate career. Leon Burns of Long Beach State was named to the first team as a fullback. First team Offense * Quarterback - Terry Bradshaw (senior, 6'3", 215 pounds), Louisiana Tech * Halfback - Paul Hatchett ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Little All-America College Football Team The Little All-America team is an honor given annually to the best small college players at their respective positions. The first Little All-America team for college football, selected with assistance from reporters in every region, was announced in December 1934 by Edward J. Neil of the Associated Press (AP). Neil wrote that the Little All-America team was intended to honor "the little fellows, players in hundreds of colleges who labored just as earnestly, often with just as much ability, but barely edging into the spotlight . . ." Players who received Little All-America honors (years in parenthesis) and were later inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame include: Joe Stydahar (1934), Bulldog Turner (1939), Tony Canadeo (1939), Andrew Robustelli ( 1949), Buck Buchanan ( 1962), Willie Lanier (1965), Terry Bradshaw ( 1969), Walter Payton (1974), and Shannon Sharpe (1989). Other notable Little All-Americans include Otis Taylor (1964), Carl Garrett ( 1966, 1967, 1968), B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1969 McNeese State Cowboys Football Team The 1969 McNeese State Cowboys football team represented McNeese State University as a member of the Gulf States Conference (GSC) during the 1969 NCAA College Division football season. Led by Jim Clark in his fourth and final season as head coach, the Cowboys compiled an overall record of 4–6 with a mark of 1–4 in conference play, placing fifth in the GSC. McNeese State played home games at Cowboy Stadium on Lake Charles, Louisiana. Schedule References {{McNeese Cowboys football navbox McNeese State McNeese State University is a public university in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Founded in 1939 as Lake Charles Junior College, it was renamed McNeese Junior College after John McNeese, an early local educator. The present name was adopted in 1970. ... McNeese Cowboys football seasons McNeese State Cowboys football ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Mike Carter (American Football) Michael Norman Carter (born February 18, 1948) is a former wide receiver in the National Football League. Biography Carter was born Michael Norman Carter on February 18, 1948, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Career Carter was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fifteenth round of the 1970 NFL Draft and played that season and the 1971 season with the team. He was traded in 1973 and played with the San Diego Chargers during the 1973 NFL season. He went on to play with the "Philadelphia Bell", in the World Football League, before retiring in 1976. He was a "NCAA - ALL American" in 1969; selected to the College "Hall of Fame" and Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce "Hall Of Fame" while attending University at California State University, Sacramento. California State University, Sacramento. See also List of Green Bay Packers players The following is a list of notable past or present players of the Green Bay Packers professional American football team. All-time roster G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Eddie Bell (wide Receiver) Eddie Bell (born September 13, 1946) is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). High school Bell graduated from George Washington Carver High School in Waco, Texas in 1965. He played in the Texas high school all-star game in Houston in 1965 as a running back. On July 16, 2016, he was inducted the Prairie View Interscholastic League Coaches Association (PVILCA) Hall of Fame. College Bell attended Idaho State University, where he played for the Bengals from 1967 to 1969. In 1969, he was first-team all-American and holds the national record for pass receiving, for 96 receptions for 1,522 yards and 21 touchdowns in a single season. In 1969, he was selected to the All-American bowl in Tampa Florida coached by Bo Schembechler, Duffy Daugherty and Buddy Ryan. In 1969, he was also the Big Sky Conference 220 yard dash sprint champion. After that he was inducted into Ring of Honor and the Hall of Fame of Idaho State. On November 22, 1969 wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1969 Montana Grizzlies Football Team The 1969 Montana Grizzlies football team represented the University of Montana in the 1969 NCAA College Division football season as a member of the Big Sky Conference (Big Sky). The Grizzlies were led by third-year head coach Jack Swarthout and played their home games at Dornblaser Field. In a significant turnaround from the previous year, Montana won all ten games in the regular season (4–0 Big Sky, champions). They met undefeated North Dakota State in the Camellia Bowl in Sacramento in December, but lost 30–3. Released prior to the game, both final polls had NDSU first and Montana second. Schedule References External linksMontana Grizzlies football– 1969 media guide {{Big Sky Conference football champions Montana Montana Grizzlies football seasons Big Sky Conference football champion seasons Montana Grizzlies football The Montana Grizzlies football (commonly referred to as the "Griz") program represents the University of Montana in the Division I Footba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Frank Lewis (American Football) Frank Douglas Lewis (born July 4, 1947) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Buffalo Bills in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons. Lewis played college football at Grambling State University and received third-team honors on the 1970 Little All-America college football team. He was drafted by the Steelers in the first round of the 1971 NFL Draft. He won two Super Bowl rings with the team, in Super Bowl IX and Super Bowl X. In August 1978 the Steelers traded Lewis to the Bills in exchange for tight end Paul Seymour. Seymour was returned by the Steelers when he failed to pass their physical. Lewis, however, remained with the Bills and the Steelers ended up receiving no compensation in the trade. Lewis was a Pro Bowl selection in 1981 Events January * January 1 Greece enters the European Economic Community, predecessor of the European Union. Palau becomes a self-governing ter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1969 East Texas State Lions Football Team The 1969 East Texas State Lions football team represented East Texas State University in the 1969 NAIA football season. They were led by head coach Ernest Hawkins, who was in his sixth season at East Texas State. The Lions played their home games at Memorial Stadium and were members of the Lone Star Conference. The Lions shared the Lone Star Conference championship with Texas A&I Texas (, ; Spanish: ''Texas'', ''Tejas'') is a state in the South Central region of the United States. At 268,596 square miles (695,662 km2), and with more than 29.1 million residents in 2020, it is the second-largest U.S. state by bo ..., the eventual national champion. Schedule Postseason awards All-Americans * Arthur James, First Team, tailback * Jack Herrington, offensive tackle * Don Hynds, defensive end Lone Star Conference superlatives * Coach of the Year: Ernest Hawkins All-Lone Star Conference LSC First Team * George Daskalakes, wide receiver * Jack Herrington, offensive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1969 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens Football Team The 1969 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team was an American football team that represented the University of Delaware in the Middle Atlantic Conference during the 1969 NCAA College Division football season. In its fourth season under head coach Tubby Raymond, the team compiled a 9–2 record (6–0 against MAC opponents), won the MAC University Division championship, defeated in the Boardwalk Bowl, and outscored all opponents by a total of 383 to 156. Joe Purzycki was the team captain. The team played its home games at Delaware Stadium in Newark, Delaware. Schedule References {{Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football navbox Delaware Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football seasons Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football The Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team represents the University of Delaware in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) college football. The team is currently led by head coach ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1969 Boston University Terriers Football Team The 1969 Boston University Terriers football team was an American football team that represented Boston University as an independent during the 1969 NCAA College Division football season. The Terriers compiled a 9–2 record and outscored opponents by a total of 233 to 131. Larry Naviaux was the team's head coach. Naviaux played college football at Nebraska and had also been an assistant football coach at Boston University. He was named as the head coach in July 1969 after former head coach Warren Schmakel was promoted to assistant athletic director. Schedule References {{Boston University Terriers football navbox Boston University Boston University Terriers football seasons Boston University Terriers football : ''For information on all Boston University sports, see Boston University Terriers'' The Boston University Terriers football team was the American football team for Boston University located in Boston, Massachusetts. The school's first football te ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bruce Taylor (American Football) Bruce Lawrence Taylor (born May 28, 1948) is a former professional American football player who was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1st round of the 1970 NFL Draft. Taylor played in eight National Football League (NFL) seasons and spent his entire career with the 49ers from 1970–1977. With the 49ers, Taylor played at the NFC Championship Game in 1971 and 1972. He also played at the Pro Bowl in 1972. During his football career, Taylor received several rookie of the year awards including ones from ''Pro Football Weekly'' and the ''Associated Press''. In 1978, Taylor was cut from the 49ers and briefly played for the Montreal Alouettes in the Canadian Football League (CFL). With the Alouettes, Taylor played in the Eastern Football Conference and Grey Cup championships held in 1978. Following his cut from the Oakland Raiders in 1979, Taylor worked in finance before becoming a Burger King owner in 1982. After expanding his Burger King locations to 18 stores by the late ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1969 Alcorn A&M Braves Football Team The 1969 Alcorn A&M Braves football team was an American football team that represented Alcorn A&M University in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) during 1969 NCAA College Division football season. In their fourth season under head coach Marino Casem, Alcorn compiled an 8–0–1 record (6–0–1 against conference opponents), won the SWAC championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 274 to 82. Alcorn A&M was also recognized as the black college national champion and was ranked No. 8 in the final Associated Press The Associated Press (AP) is an American non-profit news agency headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1846, it operates as a cooperative, unincorporated association. It produces news reports that are distributed to its members, U.S. ne ... 1969 NCAA College Division rankings. Schedule References {{DEFAULTSORT:1969 Alcorn AandM Braves football team Alcorn AandM Alcorn State Braves football seasons Black college football nati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Merl Code Merl Code (born September 8, 1948) is a lawyer and former Grey Cup champion Canadian Football League player. The son of Allen Louis Code and Sedalia Blassingame Code, he played college football at North Carolina A&T State University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics (cum laude). Turning professional in 1970, Code played in the CFL with the Montreal Alouettes, where he won a Grey Cup championship in his rookie season. After playing 30 regular season games for the Als over 4 seasons, he jumped to the new World Football League, playing 2 seasons with the Memphis Southmen. He finished his football career back in the CFL with the Ottawa Rough Riders, playing 5 games and intercepting 2 passes for 21 yards. After his football days were over, Code returned to school at the University of South Carolina's School of Law, earning his Juris Doctor degree in 1979. He was an Earl Warren Legal Scholar, and became the first African American to serve as president ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]