Word: educationism
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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End: Chris Burford, 21, Stanford; 6 ft. 2½ in., 199 lbs. Major: education. Burford led the nation in pass receiving (61 catches) for 756 yds., six touchdowns. "Great hands, fine speed and size. He's phenomenal, can catch anything, long or short."
Tackle: Lou Cordileone, 22, Clemson; 6 ft., 245 lbs. Major: education. "May fill out more, and has the speed of a back. Looks like a pro defensive tackle."
Guard: Mike McGee, 21, Duke; 6 ft. 1 in., 220 lbs. Major: education. "Can outrun any back on the team, and could make All-America at fullback or halfback. May be the best lineman in the South. Might make a linebacker."
Guard: Roger Davis, 21, Syracuse; 6 ft. 3 in., 228 lbs. Major: physical education. "No. 1 prospect on the No. 1 team, tremendous offensive blocker with enough speed to make tackles all over the field. Could go as linebacker or defensive end."
Halfback: Ron Burton, 23, Northwestern; 5 ft. 9 in., 180 lbs. Major: education. "Great speed and elusiveness; whenever he carries the ball, he's a threat." Close behind Burton the pros rank Iowa's Bob Jeter ("as fast as you want them") and unsung Abner Haynes of North...