Thursday, November 16, 2017

Throwback Thursday: All-Time Big Game Team

The University of California and Stanford football teams meet in the Big Game for the 120th time this Saturday. In recognition of the game and it's history here's a look at some of the best players to play in this fantastic football game.

Quarterback
John Elway, Stanford, 1979-82

Running Backs
Ernie Nevers, Stanford, 1923-25
Chuck Muncie, Cal, 1973-75

Fullback
Bobby Grayson, Stanford, 1933-35

Wide Receivers
James Lofton, Stanford, 1975-77
DeSean Jackson, Cal, 2005-07

Tight End 
Tony Gonzalez, Cal, 1994-96

Tackles
Dan McMillan, Cal, 1920-21
Bob Whitfield, Stanford, 1989-91

Guards
Rod Franz, Cal, 1946-49
David DeCastro, Stanford, 2008-11

Center
Alex Mack, Cal, 2004-08

Defensive End
Pat Donovan, Stanford, 1972-74
Andre Carter, Cal, 1997-00

Defensive Tackle
Ed White, Cal, 1966-68
Paul Wiggin, Stanford, 1954-56

Linebackers
Les Richter, Cal, 1949-51
Jeff Siemon, Stanford, 1969-71
Matt Hazeltine, Cal, 1951-54

Cornerback
Deltha O'Neal, Cal, 1996-99
Syd'Quan Thompson, Cal, 2006-09

Safety
John Lynch, Stanford, 1989-92
Nnambi Asomugha, Cal, 2000-02

Kicker
Jim Breech, Cal, 1975-77

Punter
Bryan Anger, Cal, 2008-11

Returner
DeSean Jackson, Cal, 2005-07

Player Breakdown
Cal: 16
Stanford: 10
Bears Win!

Stanford is riding a seven-game Big Game win streak. That streak can't reach eight. Go Bears!

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