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The following were named First Team All-America (by either the American Football Coaches Association, Associated Press, Football Writers Association of America, The Sporting News, Walter Camp Football Foundation, Sports Illustrated, Pro Football Weekly, ESPN, CBS Sports, College Football News, Rivals.com, or Scout.com) while playing American football at Penn State University:
Jackson was Penn State's first All-American wide receiver. By his senior year in 1983, he held 27 school records. He still ranks second in career receiving yards among Nittany Lions with 2,006. He enjoyed his best season in 1982 when he hauled in 41 passes for 697 yards and seven touchdowns en route to Penn State's first National Championship.
Clark attended Penn State University, where he played for coach Joe Paterno's Penn State Nittany Lions football team from 1976 to 1979. [1] As a junior in 1978, Clark became the first junior to win the Lombardi Award as the best college defensive lineman. He was recognized a consensus first-team All-American as a senior in 1979.
The First All-American High School Football game, held on June 25, 1994, at J. Birney Crum Stadium in Allentown, PA, marked a significant moment in the history of high school football. The event was orchestrated by Dale Dougherty, whose unwavering determination led to the participation of high schools nationwide in this inaugural spectacle.
The WPIAL also holds its annual high school football championships at Heinz Field. The Steelers are one of the NFL's most popular teams, with a fan base known as Steeler Nation. Despite the difference in high school and college football tastes, the team unites many, and is often one of the NFL's biggest ratings draws.
When his collegiate career was over, he owned 42 Penn State records (his 3,398 career rushing yards is 3rd in school history, and his 18 100-yard rushing games remains a Penn State record). On October 30, 2010, Evan Royster surpassed Warner to take over the career rushing yards record. [4] He was named an All-American twice, in 1981 and 1982.
The Indiana Football Coaches Association released its all-state teams over the weekend. A look at the teams: Mr. Football position award winners: Indiana coaches pick state's best at each spot Top ...
Considered by Penn State coach Joe Paterno "as fine a linebacker as any prospect produced by this school," [3] he still holds the school records for tackles in a game (24), and season (165). He stood atop the Penn State career tackles list for over 30 years, until Paul Posluszny surpassed his mark of 343 versus Wisconsin on November 4, 2006.