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1972 All-Pacific-8 Conference Football Team
The 1972 All-Pacific-8 Conference football team consists of American football players chosen for All-Pacific-8 Conference teams for the 1972 NCAA University Division football season. The team was selected by the conference's eight head coaches. Offensive selections Quarterback * Dan Fouts, Oregon Running backs * Kermit Johnson, UCLA * James McAllister, UCLA Tight end * Charle Young, USC Wide receivers * Steve Sweeney, Cal * Greg Specht, Oregon Tackles * Pete Adams, USC * Bill Moos, Washington State * Bruce Walton, UCLA Guards * Steve Ostermann, Washington State * Rob Jurgenson, Oregon State Center * Dave Brown, USC Defensive selections Linemen * John Grant, USC * Gordy Guinn, Washington * Bob Kampa, Cal * James Sims, USC Linebackers * Steve Brown, Oregon State * Jim Merlo, Stanford * Richard Wood, USC Defensive backs * Allan Ellis, UCLA * Bill Barley, Oregon State * Calvin Jones, Washington * Randy Polth, Stanford Extra teams Placekicker * Rod Garcia, Stanford Punt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Football
American football (referred to simply as football in the United States and Canada), also known as gridiron, is a team sport played by two teams of eleven players on a rectangular field with goalposts at each end. The offense, the team with possession of the oval-shaped football, attempts to advance down the field by running with the ball or passing it, while the defense, the team without possession of the ball, aims to stop the offense's advance and to take control of the ball for themselves. The offense must advance at least ten yards in four downs or plays; if they fail, they turn over the football to the defense, but if they succeed, they are given a new set of four downs to continue the drive. Points are scored primarily by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone for a touchdown or kicking the ball through the opponent's goalposts for a field goal. The team with the most points at the end of a game wins. American football evolved in the United States, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1972 Washington State Cougars Football Team
The 1972 Washington State Cougars football team was an American football team that represented Washington State University in the Pacific-8 Conference (Pac-8) during the 1972 NCAA University Division football season. In their fifth season under head coach Jim Sweeney, the Cougars compiled a in the Pac-8, tied for 3rd), and outscored their opponents 274 to 241. The team's statistical leaders included Ty Payne with 1,349 passing yards, Ken Grandberry with 833 rushing yards, and Brock Aynsley with 344 receiving yards. Martin Stadium made its debut in late September and hosted four games; top-ranked USC was played in Seattle and the was at Joe Albi Stadium Washington State won their first Apple Cup in four years over favored #17 Washington, dealing Husky quarterback Sonny Sixkiller a in his final collegiate The Cougars finished in the top twenty in both major polls; the Pac-8 did not allow a second bowl team until Schedule Roster : All-conference Two Washingto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1972 College Football All-America Team
The 1972 College Football All-America team is composed of college football players who were selected as All-Americans by various organizations and writers that chose College Football All-America Teams in 1972. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) recognizes six selectors as "official" for the 1972 season. They are: (1) the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) which selected its team for Kodak based on a vote of the nation's coaches; (2) the Associated Press (AP) selected based on the votes of sports writers at AP newspapers; (3) the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) selected by the nation's football writers; (4) the Newspaper Enterprise Association (NEA) selected based on the votes of sports writers at NEA newspapers; (5) the United Press International (UPI) selected based on the votes of sports writers at UPI newspapers; and (6) the Walter Camp Football Foundation (WC). Eight players are recognized by the NCAA as unanimous All-America selections ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bruce Barnes (American Football)
Bruce Barnes (born June 21, 1951) is a former punter in the National Football League. College career Barnes was the primary punter for UCLA Bruins for three seasons. He led the Pacific-8 in punting all three years and was named All-Pacific-8 as a senior. Professional career Barnes was selected in the 12th round (290th overall) of the 1973 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots. As a rookie, Barnes punted 55 times for 2,134 yards (38.8 average). Barnes served as the Patriots' punter for the first nine games of the 1974 season before he was waived in November. Personal life Barnes is the father of professional golfer Ricky Barnes Richard Kyle Barnes (born February 6, 1981) is an American professional golfer who currently plays on the PGA Tour. Early years and amateur career Barnes was born in Stockton, California. He played college golf at the University of Arizona f .... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Barnes, Bruce 1951 births Living people American football punters ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Calvin Jones (cornerback)
Calvin Jones (January 26, 1951 – October 24, 2021) was an American professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) with the Denver Broncos. He played college football at the University of Washington in Seattle, and graduated from Balboa High School in San Francisco in the fall of 1968. In 1970, Jones, along with Mark Wheeler and Ira Hammon, quit the UW football team, holding a press conference denouncing racial discrimination on the part of the coaching staff, led by head coach Jim Owens. In 1971, Don Smith, an African-American, was appointed UW assistant athletic director. Smith asked Jones to return to the UW, and Jones became an All-American in 1972. Jones was selected in the fifteenth round of the 1973 NFL Draft (373rd overall) by the Washington Redskins and played four seasons with the Denver Broncos. Jones died on October 24, 2021, at the age of 70. See also * Washington Huskies football statistical leaders The Washingto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allan Ellis (American Football)
Allan Ellis (August 19, 1951 – September 18, 2013) was an American professional football player who was a cornerback for nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UCLA Bruins. In 1977, Ellis was named to his lone Pro Bowl, and is the first Chicago Bears The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago. The Bears compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) North division. The Bears have won nine NF ... cornerback to be named. On September 18, 2013, Ellis died in Chicago. References Former Bears CB Allan Ellis dies at 62 1951 births 2013 deaths Players of American football from Los Angeles American football cornerbacks UCLA Bruins football players Chicago Bears players San Diego Chargers players National Conference Pro Bowl players {{defensiveback-1950s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Wood (American Football)
Richard Marlon Wood (born May 31, 1953) is a former American football All-American linebacker who played for the New York Jets and Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He was the team captain and leading tackler of the Buccaneers' early teams, coached by John McKay (American football), John McKay. Wood has been a coach in the NFL, International leagues, college and in high school. High school career Wood played high school football for Thomas Jefferson High School (New Jersey), Thomas Jefferson High School in Elizabeth, New Jersey. College career Wood attended the University of Southern California as a student and football player. There he was a three-time All-American for the USC Trojans football, University of Southern California Trojans during the 1972-74 seasons. The Trojans football team won two National Championships during Wood's years there. He was a modest-sized player for an NCAA Division I FBS National Football Championship, NCAA Football Bowl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1972 Stanford Cardinals Football Team
The 1972 Stanford Cardinals football team represented Stanford University in the 1972 NCAA University Division football season. Following the departure of head coach John Ralston for the Denver Broncos in early January, defensive backs coach Jack Christiansen was promoted to head coach. Stanford finished at 6–5, but were 2–5 in Pacific-8 Conference play, tied for sixth. The school changed its nickname from "Indians" to "Cardinals" in March after objections from Native American students and a vote by the student senate. Schedule Personnel Game summaries Washington : California References External links Game program: Stanford at Washington State– November 11, 1972 {{Stanford Cardinal football navbox Stanford Stanford University, officially Leland Stanford Junior University, is a private research university in Stanford, California. The campus occupies , among the largest in the United States, and enrolls over 17,000 students. Stanford is considere .. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Merlo
James Louis Merlo (born October 3, 1951) was an American football linebacker who played seven seasons in the National Football League. He played college football at Stanford University Stanford University, officially Leland Stanford Junior University, is a private research university in Stanford, California. The campus occupies , among the largest in the United States, and enrolls over 17,000 students. Stanford is consider .... 1951 births Living people American football linebackers Stanford Cardinal football players New Orleans Saints players People from Sanger, California Players of American football from Fresno County, California {{linebacker-1950s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Kampa
Robert Eugene Kampa (born April 26, 1951 in San Francisco, California) was an American lineman for two years in the NFL. In his amateur years, he played at Gilroy High School then attended Gavilan College before transferring to University of California, Berkeley. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the 3rd round (77th pick overall) of the 1973 NFL Draft. He played for the Bills for one year and the Denver Broncos in his second year. Kampa ended his career in the NFL and pursued his graduate studies at California State University, Long Beach California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is a public research university in Long Beach, California. The 322-acre campus is the second largest of the 23-school California State University system (CSU) and one of the largest universities i ..., earning his teaching credential. Kampa went on to coach football and teach P.E. at his alma mater, before retiring in 2015. He is inducted into the school's Hall of Fame. Bob resides in Santa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1972 Washington Huskies Football Team
The 1972 Washington Huskies football team was an American football team that represented the University of Washington during the 1972 NCAA University Division football season. In its 16th season under head coach Jim Owens, the team compiled an 8–3 record, finished in a tie for third place in the Pacific-8 Conference, and outscored its opponents by a combined total of 208 to 204. Defensive back Bill Cahill and quarterback Sonny Sixkiller were the team captains, and defensive back Calvin Jones was selected as the team's most valuable player. A top ten pick in the preseason, the Huskies were undefeated after five games and ranked twelfth in but Sixkiller suffered ankle and knee injuries early in the Stanford game in Quarterbacks Greg Collins, Dennis Fitzpatrick, and Mark Backman then led the offense, with losses at Stanford and followed by consecutive wins over California and Sixkiller returned to the lineup for senior day at Husky Stadium on November 11 and Washing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Grant (American Football)
John David Grant (born June 28, 1950) is a former American football defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL), playing seven seasons with the Denver Broncos. Born and raised in Boise, Idaho, Grant graduated from its Capital High School and played college football at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles under head coach John McKay. In his senior season in 1972, the Trojans were undefeated and consensus national champions. Grant was first-team All-Pac-8 in 1971 and 1972, and a first-team All-American in 1972. Grant was among ten Trojans selected in the 1973 NFL Draft, taken in the seventh round by Denver. He was part of the Bronco's Orange Crush defense in 1977 which led the team to Super Bowl XII; it was the franchise's first appearance in the postseason The playoffs, play-offs, postseason or finals of a sports league are a competition played after the regular season by the top competitors to determine t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
