1978 College Football All-America Team

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Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Script error: No such module "Sidebar". The 1978 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 1978. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) recognizes four selectors as "official" for the 1978 season. They are:[1] (1) the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) based on the input of more than 2,000 voting members;[2] (2) the Associated Press (AP) selected based on the votes of sports writers at AP newspapers;[3] (3) the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) selected by the nation's football writers;[4] and (4) the United Press International (UPI) selected based on the votes of sports writers at UPI newspapers.[5] Other selectors included Football News (FN), the Newspaper Enterprise Association (NEA),[6] The Sporting News (TSN), and the Walter Camp Football Foundation (WC).

Offense

Receivers

  • Emanuel Tolbert, SMU (AP-1, FWAA, UPI-2, NEA-2, WC)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Kirk Gibson, Michigan State (AP-2, UPI-1, NEA-1, TSN)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Gordon Jones, Pittsburgh (AFCA [split end], AP-2, NEA-1 [flanker])Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Jerry Butler, Clemson (AP-1, NEA-2 [flanker], TSN)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Junior Miller, Nebraska (AP-3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Dave Petzke, Northern Illinois (AP-3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Tight ends

  • Kellen Winslow, Missouri (AFCA, UPI-1, NEA-1, TSN, WC)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Mark Brammer, Michigan State (FWAA, UPI-2, NEA-2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Tackles

  • Keith Dorney, Penn St. (AFCA, AP-1, FWAA, UPI-1, NEA-1, TSN, WC)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Kelvin Clark, Nebraska (AFCA, AP-1, FWAA, NEA-2, WC)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Jeff Toews, Washington (AP-2, UPI-2, NEA-1, TSN)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Matt Miller, Colorado (UPI-1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Robert Dugas, LSU (AP-2, NEA-2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Anthony Muñoz, USC (UPI-2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Greg Kolenda, Arkansas (AP-3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Craig Wolfley, Syracuse (AP-3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Guards

  • Pat Howell, USC (AFCA, AP-1, FWAA, UPI-1, NEA-1, TSN, WC)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Greg Roberts, Oklahoma (AFCA, AP-1, FWAA, UPI-1, NEA-1, TSN, WC)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Joe Bostic, Clemson (AP-2, UPI-2, NEA-2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Pete Inge, San Diego State (AP-2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Steve Lindquist, Nebraska (AP-3, UPI-2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Brad Budde, USC (NEA-2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Doug Panfil, Tulsa (AP-3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Centers

  • Dave Huffman, Notre Dame (AP-2, FWAA, UPI-1, NEA-1, TSN, WC)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Jim Ritcher, North Carolina St. (AFCA, AP-1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Dwight Stephenson, Alabama (UPI-2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Robert Shaw, Tennessee (NEA-2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Chuck Brown, Houston (AP-3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Quarterbacks

  • Chuck Fusina, Penn St. (AFCA-t, AP-1, FWAA, UPI-1, NEA-1, WC)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Rick Leach, Michigan (AFCA-t, AP-2, UPI-2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Jack Thompson, Washington State (TSN)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Steve Dils, Stanford (NEA-2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Steve Fuller, Clemson (AP-3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Running backs

  • Billy Sims, Oklahoma (AFCA, AP-1, FWAA, UPI-1, NEA-1, TSN, WC)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Charles Alexander, LSU (AFCA, AP-2, FWAA, UPI-2, NEA-1, TSN, WC)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Charles White, USC (AFCA, AP-1, FWAA, UPI-1, NEA-2, WC)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Ted Brown, North Carolina State (AP-1, UPI-1, NEA-2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Eddie Lee Ivery, Georgia Tech (AP-2, UPI-2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Darrin Nelson, Stanford (AP-2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Willie McClendon, Georgia (UPI-2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Obie Graves, Cal State Fullerton (AP-3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • James Hadnot, Texas Tech (AP-3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Joseph H. Holland, Cornell (AP-3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Defense

Defensive ends

  • Al Harris, Arizona St. (AP-1, UPI-1, NEA-1, WC, AFCA, FWAA, TSN)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Hugh Green, Pittsburgh (AP-1, UPI-1, NEA-2, WC)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Don Smith, Miami (Fla.) (AFCA, NEA-2, TSN)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • George Andrews, Nebraska (AP-2, UPI-2, NEA-1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Don Blackmon, Tulsa (AP-2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Willie Jones, Florida State (UPI-2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • John Adams, LSU (AP-3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Chuck Schott, Army (AP-3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Defensive tackles

  • Mike Bell, Colorado St. (AFCA, AP-2, FWAA, UPI-2, NEA-1, TSN, WC)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Bruce Clark, Penn St. (AFCA, AP-1, FWAA, UPI-1, NEA-2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Marty Lyons, Alabama (AP-1, FWAA, UPI-2, NEA-1, TSN)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Matt Millen, Penn State (UPI-1, NEA-2, WC)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Dan Hampton, Arkansas (AFCA)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Jimmy Walker, Arkansas (AP-3, FWAA)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Mike Stensrud, Iowa State (AP-2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Ken Kremer, Ball State (AP-3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Middle guards

  • Reggie Kinlaw, Oklahoma (AP-2, UPI-1, WC)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Manu Tuiasosopo, UCLA (UPI-2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Ardis McCann, Louisiana Tech (AP-3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Linebackers

  • Jerry Robinson, UCLA (AFCA, AP-1, FWAA, UPI-1, NEA-1, WC, TSN)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Tom Cousineau, Ohio State (AP-1, UPI-1, NEA-1, WC, AFCA, TSN)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Bob Golic, Notre Dame (AFCA, AP-1, FWAA, UPI-1, NEA-2, WC)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Ken Fantetti, Wyoming (AP-3, FWAA)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Barry Krauss, Alabama (AP-2, UPI-2, TSN)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • George Cumby, Oklahima (NEA-1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • John Corker, Ohlahoma State (AP-1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Daryl Hunt, Oklahoma (AP-2, UPI-2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Michael Jackson, Washington (AP-2, UPI-2, NEA-2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Joe Norman, Indiana (NEA-2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Jack Lazor, Kent State (AP-3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Frank Manumaleuga, San Jose State (AP-3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Defensive backs

  • Johnnie Johnson, Texas (AFCA, AP-1, FWAA, UPI-1, NEA-1, WC)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Kenny Easley, UCLA (AP-1, FWAA, UPI-1, NEA-1, TSN, WC)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Jeff Nixon, Richmond (AFCA, AP-1, FWAA, UPI-2, NEA-1, WC)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Lawrence Johnson, Wisconsin (NEA-1, TSN)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Henry Williams, San Diego St. (AFCA, UPI-2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Rick Sanford, South Carolina (TSN)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Pete Harris, Penn State (AP-2, UPI-1, NEA-2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Don Bessillieu, Georgia Tech (TSN)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Jeff Delaney, Pittsburgh (AP-2, UPI-2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Lovie Smith, Tulsa (AP-2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Russ Calabrese, Missouri (NEA-2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Tim Smith, Oregon State (NEA-2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Vaughn Lusby, Arkansas (NEA-2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Jason Coloma, Brigham Young (AP-3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Nesby Glasgow, Washington (AP-3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Joe Restic, Notre Dame (AP-3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Special teams

Kickers

  • Matt Bahr, Penn State (UPI-1, NEA-1, TSN)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Tony Franklin, Texas A&Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".M (FWAA, UPI-2, NEA-2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Punters

  • Russell Erxleben, Texas (NEA-1, WC, FWAA, TSN)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Joe Restic, Notre Dame (NEA-2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Key

  • Bold – Consensus All-American[1]
  • -1 – First-team selection
  • -2 – Second-team selection
  • -3 – Third-team selection

Official selectors

Other selectors

See also

References

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