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Illinois' Moe Gardner Lands on 2010 College Football Hall of Fame Ballot
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March 15, 2010
The National Football Foundation (NFF) announced today the names of 77 players and seven coaches who comprise the 2010 Football Bowl Subdivision Ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. University of Illinois two-time All-American Moe Gardner is a first-year member of the ballot.
GARDNER PROFILE: Moe Gardner, Illinois-Defensive Tackle-Two- time First Team All America (unanimous-89, consensus-90)1990 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and 1989 Big Ten Lineman of the YearThree- time First Team All-Conference pick and set school record for career TFL (57).
"Having a ballot and a voice in the selection of the inductees is one of the most cherished NFF member benefits," said NFF Chairman Archie Manning, a 1989 Hall of Fame inductee from Ole Miss. "There is no group more knowledgeable or passionate about college football than our membership, and the tradition of the ballot helps us engage them in the lofty responsibility of selecting those who have reached the pinnacle of achievement in our sport."
The ballot mailed this week to the more than 12,000 NFF members and current Hall of Famers whose votes will be tabulated and submitted to the NFFs Honors Court, which deliberates and selects the class. Chaired by Gene Corrigan, a former ACC Commissioner and NCAA president, the 13-member NFF Honors Court includes an elite and geographically diverse pool of athletics directors, conference commissioners, Hall of Famers and members of the media.
The FBS Hall of Fame Class will be announced live May 27 from the NASDAQ Times Square site in New York City during a noon press conference and inducted at The National Football Foundations Annual Awards Dinner on December 7, 2010 at the landmark Waldorf=Astoria Hotel also in New York City. The May 27 press conference has been carried live on ESPNEWS for the past three years, and the same coverage is anticipated again this year.
To be eligible for the ballot, players must have been named a First Team All-America by a major/national selector as recognized and utilized by the NCAA for their consensus All-America teams; played their last year of intercollegiate football at least ten years prior; played within the last 50 years and cannot be currently playing professional football. Coaches must have coached a minimum of 10 years and 100 games as a head coach; won at least 60% of their games; and be retired from coaching for at least three years. If a coach is retired and over the age of 70, there is no waiting period). If he is over the age of 75, he is eligible as an active coach. In both cases, the candidates post-football record as a citizen may also be weighed.
Of the 4.72 million individuals who have played college football, only 866 players have earned induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. From the coaching ranks, 186 individuals have achieved Hall of Fame distinction.
FOOTBALL BOWL SUBDIVISION PLAYER CANDIDATES
Candidates are listed alphabetically with school, position and years played
First-time ballot members are indicated with an asterisk (*).
1. Charles Alexander, LSU, Running Back, 1975-78
2. Otis Armstrong, Purdue, Running Back, 1970-72
3. Steve Bartkowski, California, Quarterback, 1972-74
4. Bob Berry, Oregon, Quarterback, 1962-64
5. * Eric Bieniemy, Colorado, Running Back, 1987-90
6. Brian Bosworth, Oklahoma, Linebacker, 1984-86
7. Bob Breunig, Arizona State, Linebacker, 1972-74
8. * Tedy Bruschi, Arizona, Defensive End, 1992-95
9. Dave Butz, Purdue, Defensive Tackle, 1970-72
10. Dennis Byrd, North Carolina State, Defensive Tackle, 1964-67
11. Dave Casper, Notre Dame, Tight End, 1971-73
12. Ronnie Caveness, Arkansas, Center, 1962-64
13. Ray Childress, Texas A&M, Defensive Lineman, 1981-84
14. * Marv Cook, Iowa, Tight End, 1985-88
15. Bob Crable, Notre Dame, Linebacker, 1978-81
16. Randy Cross, UCLA, Offensive Guard, 1973-75
17. Randall Cunningham, Nevada- Las Vegas, Punter, 1982-84
18. Sam Cunningham, Southern California, Running Back, 1970-72
19. Eric Dickerson, Southern Methodist, Running Back, 1979-82
20. Bobby Douglass, Kansas, Quarterback, 1966-68
21. D.J. Dozier, Penn State, Running Back, 1983-86
22. * Jumbo Elliott, Michigan, Offensive Tackle, 1984-87
23. Luther Elliss, Utah, Defensive Lineman, 1991-94
24. * Doug English, Texas, Defensive Tackle, 1972-74
25. Bill Enyart, Oregon State, Fullback, 1966-68
26. Dave Foley, Ohio State, Offensive Tackle, 1966-68
27. Tony Franklin, Texas A&M, Placekicker, 1975-78
28. * Moe Gardner, Illinois, Defensive Tackle, 1987-90
29. Willie Gault, Tennessee, Wide Receiver, 1979-82
30. * Eddie George, Ohio State, Running Back, 1992-95
31. Kirk Gibson, Michigan State, Wide Receiver, 1975-78
32. Charlie Gogolak, Princeton, Placekicker, 1963-65
33. * Jerry Gray, Texas, Defensive Back, 1981-84
34. Mark Herrmann, Purdue, Quarterback, 1977-80
35. Clarkston Hines, Duke, Wide Receiver, 1986-89
36. Desmond Howard, Michigan, Wide Receiver, 1989-91
37. Bobby Humphrey, Alabama, Running Back, 1985-88
38. Dick Jauron, Yale, Running Back, 1970-72
39. Tommy Kramer, Rice, Quarterback, 1973-76
40. Jess Lewis, Oregon State, Defensive Tackle, 1966-67, 1969
41. Robert Lytle, Michigan, Running Back, 1974-76
42. Bobby Majors, Tennessee, Defensive Back, 1969-71
43. Paul Martha, Pittsburgh, Running Back, 1961-63
44. Russell Maryland, Miami (Fla.), Defensive Tackle, 1986-90
45. * Duncan McColl, Stanford, Defensive End, 1973-76
46. Pat McInally, Harvard, Tight End, 1972-74
47. Marlin McKeever, Southern California, Tight End, 1958-60
48. George Mira, Miami (Fla.), Quarterback, 1961-63
49. * Chet Moeller, Navy, Defensive Back, 1973-75
50. Art Monk, Syracuse, Wide Receiver, 1976-79
51. Paul Naumoff, Tennessee, Linebacker, 1964-66
52. Ken Norton, Jr., UCLA, Linebacker, 1984-87
53. Tom Nowatzke, Indiana, Fullback, 1961-64
54. Jonathan Ogden, UCLA, Offensive Tackle, 1992-95
55. Philip Olsen, Utah State, Defensive End, 1967-69
56. Jim Otis, Ohio State, Fullback, 1967-69
57. Ken Rice, Auburn, Defensive Tackle, 1958-60
58. Ron Rivera, California, Linebacker, 1980-83
59. * Mike Ruth, Boston College, Nose Guard, 1982-85
60. Deion Sanders, Florida State, Defensive Back, 1985-88
61. Jake Scott, Georgia, Defensive Back, 1967-68
62. Jim Seymour, Notre Dame, Wide Receiver, 1966-68
63. Sterling Sharpe, South Carolina, Wide Receiver, 1984-87
64. Will Shields, Nebraska, Offensive Guard, 1989-92
65. Rod Shoate, Oklahoma, Linebacker, 1972-74
66. Percy Snow, Michigan State, Linebacker, 1986-89
67. * Matt Stinchcomb, Georgia, Offensive Tackle, 1995-98
68. Jerry Stovall, LSU, Halfback, 1960-62
69. Darryl Talley, West Virginia, Linebacker, 1979-82
70. Lawrence Taylor, North Carolina, Linebacker, 1977-80
71. Pat Tillman, Arizona State, Linebacker, 1994-97
72. Don Trull, Baylor, Quarterback, 1961-63
73. * Wesley Walls, Mississippi, Tight End, 1985-88
74. Alfred Williams, Colorado, Linebacker, 1987-90
75. Clarence Williams, Washington State, Running Back, 1962-64
76. * Steve Wisniewski, Penn State, Offensive Guard, 1985-88
77. Scott Woerner, Georgia, Defensive Back, 1977-80
First-time ballot members are indicated with an asterisk (*).
