Rockets to honor All-Century Team at halftime of Sept. 16 football game

September 14, 2017 | Athletics, Events, News
By Paul Helgren



The University of Toledo will honor members of its All-Century Football Team at halftime of the Saturday, Sept. 16, game vs. Tulsa in the Glass Bowl.

Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

Approximately 25 of the 50 members of the All-Century Team are expected to be in attendance at the game, along with some former head coaches. Among those expected to attend are former quarterbacks Chuck Ealey and Bruce Gradkowski, who finished No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, in an online vote by fans in May. Others who will be recognized at halftime are Mel Long (No. 4), Curtis Johnson (No. 9), Eric Page (No. 11) and Tom Beutler (No. 13). Former head coaches Jack Murphy, Gary Pinkel and Tom Amstutz also will be among the honorees.

UT is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the founding of its football program in 1917. Free posters honoring the milestone will be available at the Fan Experience Table on the west concourse and also will be distributed at the exits at the end of the game.

Also, the first 1,000 UT students who enter the game will receive a free 100-Year Anniversary pop socket.

In addition, Campus Activities and Programs (CAP) will give away 250 100-Year Anniversary baseball caps to UT students throughout the game.

Tickets can be purchased at the UT Athletic Ticket Office, online at utrockets.com or by calling 419.530.GOLD (4653). Tickets are half-off for UT employees and retirees, and UT students are admitted free to home games with ID.

The University of Toledo Football All-Century Team
1. Chuck Ealey, quarterback (1969-1971)
2. Bruce Gradkowski, quarterback (2002-2005)
3. Chester Taylor, running back (1998-2001)
4. Mel Long Sr., defensive lineman (1969-1971)
5. Lance Moore, wide receiver/returns (2001-2004)
6. Barry Church, safety (2006-2009)
7. Kareem Hunt, running back (2013-2016)
8. Mel Triplett, running back (1951-1954)
9. Curtis Johnson, cornerback (1967-1969)
10. Gene Swick, quarterback (1973-1975)
11. Eric Page, wide receivers/returns (2009-2011)
12. Dan Williams, defensive lineman (1990-1992)
13. Tom Beutler, linebacker (1965-1967)
14. Wasean Tait, running back (1993-1998)
15. John Niezgoda, linebacker (1969-1971)
16. Nick Kaczur, offensive lineman (2001-2004)
17. Emerson Cole, running back (1947-1949)
18. Mike Kennedy, safety (1977-1981)
19. Dan Bukovich, offensive lineman/linebacker (1937-1939)
20. John Greco, offensive lineman (2004-2007)
21. Don Fair, wide receiver (1969-1971)
22. Gib Stick, fullback (1921-1924)
23. Al Baker, tight end (1969-1971)
24. John Schneider, quarterback (1965-1967)
25. Casey McBeth, running back (1990-1994)
26. Steve Schnitkey, defensive lineman (1969-1971)
27. Roland Moss, running back (1966-1968)
28. Lee Pete, quarterback (1946-1949)
29. Richard Craig, running back/quarterback/punter (1937-1940)
30. Aaron Bivins, linebacker (1974-1977)
31. Brett Kern, punter (2004-2007)
32. Brent Williams, defensive lineman (1982-1985)
33. Ryan Huzjak, quarterback (1993-1996)
34. Andy McCollum, offensive lineman (1989-1992)
35. Gary Hinkson, cornerback (1969-1971)
36. Greg Mancz, offensive lineman (2011-2014)
37. Harold McGuire, safety (1983-1986)
38. DeJuan Goulde, defensive end (1997-2000)
39. David Fluellen, running back (2010-2013)
40. Jim Gray, safety/running back (1962-1964)
41. Ken Moyer, offensive lineman (1985-1988)
42. Mike Carman, center/linebacker (1946-1949)
43. James Pierce, defensive lineman/offensive lineman (1921-1923)
44. Jeremiah Detmer, placekicker (2011-2014)
45. Colin Westrich, offensive lineman (1996-1999)
46. Adam Najarian, defensive lineman/offensive lineman (1932-1934)
47. Mark Brandon, cornerback (1981-1984)
48. Dan Molls, linebacker (2009-2012)
49. Stephen Williams, wide receiver (2006-2009)
50. Michael Roberts, tight end (2013-2016)

Honorable Mention
Frank Baker, fullback (1960-1962); Bob Beemer, defensive lineman (1982-1985); Tavares Bolden, quarterback (1998-2001); Trinity Dawson, running back (2002-2005); Jim Day, offensive/defensive lineman (1935-1937); Archie Donald, linebacker (2007-2010); Harold Dunn (1926-1929); Matt Eberflus, linebacker (1988-1991); Jayrone Elliott, defensive end (2010-2013); Todd France, placekicker (1998-2001); Marcus Goodwin, wide receiver (1989-92); Rusty Hannah, placekicker (1989-1992); Jim Harding, tackle (1997-2000); Chuck Hardy, split/running back/safety (1946-1948); Dick Huston, offensive/defensive back, (1942, 1946-1948); Rick Isaiah, wide receiver (1987-1990); Keon Jackson, safety (2002-2005); Corey Jones, wide receiver/punt returner (2013-2016); Zac Kerin, offensive lineman (2010-2013); Craig Kuligowski, tackle (1987-1990); Tony Lee, placekicker (1980-1983); Clarence Love, cornerback (1994-1997); Steve Morgan (1981-1984); Storm Norton, offensive lineman (2013-2016); Jalen Parmele, running back (2004-2007); Bernard Reedy, wide receiver (2010-2013); John Ross, wide receiver (1972-1974); Alonzo Russell, wide receiver (2012-2015); Joe Schwartz, running back (1970-1972); Don Seymour, tight end (1972-1974); Marty Slovak, offensive halfback/defensive linebacker, (1935-1937); Alex Steigerwald, placekicker (2006-2009); Adonis Thomas, running back, (2008-2011); and Tom Ward, linebacker, (1999-2002).

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