1978 Little All-America college football team

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The 1978 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. [1]

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First team

PositionPlayerTeam
Offense
Quarterback Jeff Komlo Delaware
Running back Jerry Aldridge Angelo State
Frank Hawkins Nevada
Wide receiver Randy Jordan Weber State
James Warring Eastern Illinois
Tight end Dan Ross Northeastern
Tackle Jon Borchardt Montana State
Billy John Texas A&I
Guard Bruce Kimball UMass
Tyrone McGriff Florida A&M
Center Frank Bouressa Lawrence
Defense
Defensive end] Jim Haslett IUP
John Mohring C. W. Post
Defensive tackle Jesse Baker Jacksonville State
Robert Hardy Jackson State
Middle guard James Curry Nevada
Linebacker Jerry Lumpkin Northern Arizona
Tim Tucker Troy State
John Zamberlin Pacific Lutheran
Defensive back Mike Betts Austin Peay
Dennis Duncanson Weber State
Bill Moats South Dakota

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References

  1. "Little All-America: Ithaca College's Colton 3rd team defensive back". The Ithaca Journal. December 12, 1978. p. 19 via Newspapers.com.