1974 Rusty Allen
Rusty is #1 In January 1974 Rusty Allen walked on the football team. The next fall Coach Royal awarded him a partial scholarship that eventually converted to a full ride his last 2 ½ years. Rusty earned his T-ring in 1976.
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