USC’s Powell Voted to College Hall of Fame

Marvin Powell, a former USC offensive tackle, and Tony Dorsett, the Heisman Trophy winner from Pittsburgh whose 6,082 career rushing yards is the most in NCAA Division I-A, were among 12 players voted Monday to the College Football Hall of Fame. Induction is scheduled for next Dec. 6.

Vince Dooley, whose Georgia team won the national title in 1980, was one of two coaches chosen. The other was the late John Merritt of Jackson State and Tennessee State.

The New York Jets drafted Powell in the first round in 1977. He was the fourth player selected overall.

Powell spent nine seasons with the Jets and two with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Others players chosen by the National Football Foundation were Bob Babich of Miami of Ohio, Steve Eisenhauer of Navy, Larry Elkins of Baylor, Pete Elliott of Michigan, Tucker Frederickson of Auburn, Jerry Groom of Notre Dame, John Hadl of Kansas, Gifford Nielsen of Brigham Young, Ozzie Newsome of Alabama and Randy White of Maryland.

In 1973, Dorsett became the first freshman in 29 years to be named to the All-America team. He is the only major college runner with three 1,500-yard seasons. He holds 18 NCAA records.

Dooley coached Georgia from 1964-88, and at the time of his retirement ranked third nationally in victories. He was 201-77-10, leading his team to six Southeastern Conference titles and 20 bowl appearances in 25 seasons, including his last nine.