Fresno State Athletics
Darryl Rogers named to College Football Hall of Fame ballot
6/16/2020 11:00:00 AM | Football
FRESNO, Calif. – The National Football Foundation (NFF) and College Hall of Fame announced on Tuesday that Darryl Rogers will be on the 2021 College Football Hall of Fame ballot.
Rogers, a former Fresno State wide receiver (1955-57) and head football coach (1966-72), is listed on the HOF coaches' ballot. He is joined on the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision 2021 coaches ballot by Larry Blakeney, Jim Carlen, Pete Cawthon Sr., Billy Jack Murphy, Gary Pinkel and Bob Stoops.
While coaching for the Bulldogs, Rogers led Fresno State to a California Collegiate Athletic Association Championship in 1968 as well as bowl games in 1968 and 1971. Rogers owned a 43-32-1 career record at Fresno State, leading the 'Dogs to six winning seasons of his seven at the helm of the program.
Rogers coached one season at Cal State-Hayward (1965) before Fresno State, and after his tenure with the Bulldogs he went on to coach at San Jose State (1973-75), Michigan State (1976-79) and Arizona State (1980-84) before moving on to the NFL ranks.
In his 20 seasons as a collegiate coach, he compiled a 129-84-7 record. Rogers was named the Big Ten Coach of the Year in 1977 and National Coach of the Year by Sporting News in 1978.
In total, the names on the 2021 ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame included 78 players and seven coaches from the Football Bowl Subdivision, and 99 players and 33 coaches from the divisional ranks.
The announcement of the 2021 College Football Hall of Fame Class Presented by ETT will be made in early 2021, with specific details to be announced in the future.
For more information, visit the National Football Foundation website at -- www.footballfoundation.org.
"Fresno State Athletics: The Pride of the Valley ''– The Bulldog Foundation creates championship experiences for Fresno State student-athletes as they strive for excellence in the classroom, in competition, and in life. To become a BDF member, please visit bulldogfoundation.org.
Rogers, a former Fresno State wide receiver (1955-57) and head football coach (1966-72), is listed on the HOF coaches' ballot. He is joined on the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision 2021 coaches ballot by Larry Blakeney, Jim Carlen, Pete Cawthon Sr., Billy Jack Murphy, Gary Pinkel and Bob Stoops.
While coaching for the Bulldogs, Rogers led Fresno State to a California Collegiate Athletic Association Championship in 1968 as well as bowl games in 1968 and 1971. Rogers owned a 43-32-1 career record at Fresno State, leading the 'Dogs to six winning seasons of his seven at the helm of the program.
Rogers coached one season at Cal State-Hayward (1965) before Fresno State, and after his tenure with the Bulldogs he went on to coach at San Jose State (1973-75), Michigan State (1976-79) and Arizona State (1980-84) before moving on to the NFL ranks.
In his 20 seasons as a collegiate coach, he compiled a 129-84-7 record. Rogers was named the Big Ten Coach of the Year in 1977 and National Coach of the Year by Sporting News in 1978.
In total, the names on the 2021 ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame included 78 players and seven coaches from the Football Bowl Subdivision, and 99 players and 33 coaches from the divisional ranks.
The announcement of the 2021 College Football Hall of Fame Class Presented by ETT will be made in early 2021, with specific details to be announced in the future.
For more information, visit the National Football Foundation website at -- www.footballfoundation.org.
"Fresno State Athletics: The Pride of the Valley ''– The Bulldog Foundation creates championship experiences for Fresno State student-athletes as they strive for excellence in the classroom, in competition, and in life. To become a BDF member, please visit bulldogfoundation.org.
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