Offensive Tackle
No. 70
Iowa
This unbelievably strong man may not get a football card every year but is ready to fend off any defensive end who menaces quarterback Joe Ferguson. A starter for the past three years, Joe had a string of 30 consecutive starts snapped late in '78 due to a knee injury, but started all 16 games in '79 and displayed the greatest consistency of his career.
A starter for three years at Iowa, Joe was first-team Sporting News All-American, an honorable mention UPI All-American and first-team All-Big Ten in 1975.
Monday, December 16, 2019
Sunday, December 15, 2019
1980 Rookie Profile: Joe Cribbs
Running Back
1st Round
Auburn
Joe's 3,368 yards and 657 carries are both Auburn career records and both third all-time in the Southeastern Conference. He also holds the school's record for career touchdowns (34) and touchdowns in a season (16 in 1978). In his college career, Joe rushed for 100 yards 13 times (200 twice), rushed for over 1,000 yards in each of his last two seasons and carried the ball 288 consecutive times without fumbling.
Joe was SEC Player of the Year in 1979 and an All-American. He played in the Hula Bowl and the Senior Bowl.
1st Round
Auburn
Joe's 3,368 yards and 657 carries are both Auburn career records and both third all-time in the Southeastern Conference. He also holds the school's record for career touchdowns (34) and touchdowns in a season (16 in 1978). In his college career, Joe rushed for 100 yards 13 times (200 twice), rushed for over 1,000 yards in each of his last two seasons and carried the ball 288 consecutive times without fumbling.
Joe was SEC Player of the Year in 1979 and an All-American. He played in the Hula Bowl and the Senior Bowl.
Saturday, December 14, 2019
1980 Rookie Profile: Jim Richter
Center
1st Round
North Carolina State
A consensus All-American last year, Jim won the Outland Trophy- the first center ever to win the award and only the second offensive lineman since 1969 so honored. He also brought home the Jacobs Trophy as the outstanding blocker in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Jim is considered a prime reason why NC State led the conference in rushing yards in 1979 and finished second in '77 and '78.
1st Round
North Carolina State
A consensus All-American last year, Jim won the Outland Trophy- the first center ever to win the award and only the second offensive lineman since 1969 so honored. He also brought home the Jacobs Trophy as the outstanding blocker in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Jim is considered a prime reason why NC State led the conference in rushing yards in 1979 and finished second in '77 and '78.
Sunday, December 8, 2019
1980 Profile: Sherman White
Defensive End
No. 83
California
"An outstanding member of the Bills' front four, Sherman led the club with five and a half quarterback sacks in 1979.
Since joining the Bills in 1976, Sherman has started every game in which he's played. His career statistics include a safety he scored in 1972 and a pass he intercepted for a five-year return in '76.
Sherman was a consensus All-American at California."
-1980 Topps No. 106
No. 83
California
"An outstanding member of the Bills' front four, Sherman led the club with five and a half quarterback sacks in 1979.
Since joining the Bills in 1976, Sherman has started every game in which he's played. His career statistics include a safety he scored in 1972 and a pass he intercepted for a five-year return in '76.
Sherman was a consensus All-American at California."
-1980 Topps No. 106
Friday, December 6, 2019
1980 Profile: Phil Villapiano
Linebacker
No. 41
Bowling Green
"Phil is a versatile competitor who can play inside and outside."
-1980 Topps No. 23
No. 41
Bowling Green
"Phil is a versatile competitor who can play inside and outside."
-1980 Topps No. 23
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
1980 Profile: Lou Piccone
Wide Receiver-Kick Returner
No. 89
West Liberty State
"Lou is a multi-purpose performer who is a strong specialty teams player and a good blocker."
-1980 Topps No. 417
No. 89
West Liberty State
"Lou is a multi-purpose performer who is a strong specialty teams player and a good blocker."
-1980 Topps No. 417
Sunday, December 1, 2019
1980 Profile: Willie Parker
Center
No. 61
North Texas State
"Willie is an 'iron man' performer for the Bills with the reputation for being a battler who never stops working. The club's regular center during the past three seasons, he also sees action on all field goal, extra point and punt attempts.
Willie was a First Team All-Missouri Valley Conference selection as a senior at North Texas State."
-1980 Topps No. 368
No. 61
North Texas State
"Willie is an 'iron man' performer for the Bills with the reputation for being a battler who never stops working. The club's regular center during the past three seasons, he also sees action on all field goal, extra point and punt attempts.
Willie was a First Team All-Missouri Valley Conference selection as a senior at North Texas State."
-1980 Topps No. 368
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