2009 College Football Hall of Fame Inductees...

[jc7257]

Players
Troy Aikman, quarterback, UCLA (1987-88) — Passed for 5,363 career yards, drafted first overall by Cowboys with whom he won three Super Bowls.
Roger Brown, defensive tackle, Maryland-Eastern Shore (1956-59) — Led Hawks to 24-5-1 record during career in which opponents averaged 7.3 PPG, played for Lions and Rams in NFL.
Billy Cannon, tailback, defensive back, LSU (1957-59) — Led Tigers to 1958 national championship, won Heisman in 1959, currently head of dentistry at Angola Federal Penitentiary
Fred Dean, defensive tackle, Louisiana Tech (1971-74) — Member of 1973 Division II championship team, had 392 tackles while helping Bulldogs to 44-4 record, four-time Pro Bowler and is now Baptist pastor.
Jim Dombrowski, offensive tackle, Virginia (1982-85) — First-team All-America pick and two-time winner of Jacobs Blocking Trophy as top lineman in Atlantic Coast Conference, went on to 11-year pro career with Saints.
Pat Fitzgerald, linebacker, Northwestern (1993-96) — Recorded 299 career tackles and led Wildcats to first Rose Bowl appearance in 47 years, became alma mater's head coach in 2006.
Wilber Marshall, linebacker, Florida (1980-83) — Notched 23 sacks and 58 tackles for loss with Gators, won Super Bowls with Bears and Redskins.
Reuben Mayes, running back, Washington State (1982-85) — Rushed for 3,519 career yards and 23 TDs, ran for 357 yards in 1984 game against Oregon.
Randall McDaniel, offensive guard, Arizona State (1984-87) — Started 39 consecutive games and helped Sun Devils to three consecutive bowl berths, made 12 Pro Bowl appearances in 15-year NFL career with Vikings and Buccaneers.
Don McPherson, quarterback, Syracuse (1984-87) — Claimed Davey O'Brien and Johnny Unitas Golden Arm awards, led Orange to undefeated 1987 campaign and was Sugar Bowl MVP.
Sam Mills*, linebacker, Montclair State (N.J.) (1977-80) — Had 501 tackles in college career while team went 30-9-1, five-time Pro Bowl selection, succumbed to cancer in 2005.
Jay Novacek, tight end, Wyoming (1982-84) — Caught 83 passes for 1,536 yards, also decathlete on Cowboys' track team, played 12 pro seasons in Dallas.
Dave Parks, split end, Texas Tech (1961-63) — First Red Raider to make AP All-America first team, had 80 career receptions for 1,090 yards and still holds school record with 98-yard interception return, invented 'Speedy-Weedy' garden tool.
Ron Simmons, nose guard, Florida State (1977-80) — Helped Seminoles to 39-8 mark during career, holds school records with 44 tackles for loss and 17 forced fumbles.
Rod Smith, wide receiver, Missouri Southern (1990-93) — All-America and Harlon Hill Trophy finalist, recorded 3,122 career yards, helped Lions to 9-1-1 mark and playoff appearance in 1993.
Thurman Thomas, tailback, Oklahoma State (1984-87) — Ran for 4,595 yards and 44 TDs, had 21 100+-yard rushing games for Cowboys before helping Buffalo to four Super Bowl Appearances.
Arnold Tucker, quarterback, Army (1944-46) — Led Cadets to three national championships with 27-0-1 record, won Sullivan Award in 1946, took flight training and retired as Lt. Colonel after lengthy Army and Air Force service career.
Coaches
Volney Ashford*, Missouri Valley (1937-67), 197-55-12 — Coached Vikings to 41-game winning streak from 1941-47, helped found Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
John Cooper, Tulsa (1977-84), Arizona State (1985-87), Ohio State (1988-2000), 192-84-6 — First to coach Big Ten and Pac-10 teams to Rose Bowl victories, won or shared nine conference championships.
Jim Donnan, Marshall (1990-95) Georgia (1996-2000), 104-40 — Posted 64-21 record and four I-AA title game appearances in six-year stint with Thundering Herd, including 1992 championship.
Lou Holtz, William & Mary (1969-71), North Carolina State (1972-75), Arkansas (1977-83), Minnesota (1984-85), Notre Dame (1986-96), South Carolina (1999-2004) — Only coach to lead six different schools to bowls, led Fighting Irish to 1988 national championship.
* Deceased

[Victor Hugo]

Thanks for the information JC.

[basscat02]

Thanks jc. Billy Cannon of LSU eventually went to jail for printing money, laundering, etc. and had the Heisman he won that year taken away by college football. He is a great guy though and was a great football player, he deserves this honor