The NCAA 10: Top Coaches Who Could Play

Paul Fulwiler by Correspondent Written on November 14, 2008
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Gill led the Cornhuskers to an amazing 28-2 record as a starting QB.  He finished #4 in the Heisman balloting in 1983 to his Nebraska teammate, RB Mike Rozier, on their way to a #1 ranking and a heartbreaking 31-30 loss to Miami for the National Championship.  It was Gill’s pass, on a two-point conversion to win the game, that was deflected with just seconds remaining.

 

SIDE NOTE: What Gill has already accomplished  with the Buffalo football program has been nothing short of miraculous.  He didn’t land the coveted Nebraska gig last year, but he should be on plenty of short lists this time around. K-State, UW, are you listening?

Vote Now! - Author Poll

Which coach was the best college player?

  • Mike Gundy
  • Frank Solich
  • Stan Brock
  • Sylvester Croom
  • Rick Neuheisel
  • Turner Gill
  • Jim Harbaugh
  • Pat Fitzgerald
  • Chuck Long
  • Steve Spurrier
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Results - Author Poll

Which coach was the best college player?

  • Mike Gundy

    7.8%
  • Frank Solich

    0.0%
  • Stan Brock

    0.0%
  • Sylvester Croom

    8.8%
  • Rick Neuheisel

    3.9%
  • Turner Gill

    10.8%
  • Jim Harbaugh

    6.9%
  • Pat Fitzgerald

    3.9%
  • Chuck Long

    2.9%
  • Steve Spurrier

    54.9%
  • Total votes: 102
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