Inducted 2021
Date of Birth
4/17/1946
Birthplace
Hubbard, OH
School
Florida A&M University (1974-1985)
Bio
Rudy Hubbard's Florida A&M Rattlers of 1978 had a 12-1 record defeating UMass in the inaugural NCAA Division I-AA (now FCS) title game. Hubbard was the first African American assistant coach at Ohio State from 1968 to 1973 before taking over as the Rattlers head coach. Hubbard also captured two Black College Football National Championships in 1977 and 1978. During his most successful stretch from 1977 to 1979 the Rattlers compiled a 30-5 record, including a perfect 11-0 mark in 1977. One year after winning the national championship FAMU defeated Miami (FL) 16-13.
Stats
Wins 83
Losses 48
Ties 3
Career Highlights
- 1977 AFCA District Coach of the Year
Class of 2021
Offensive Tackle
Harris Barton
Safety
David Fulcher
Linebacker
Dan Morgan
Quarterback
Carson Palmer
Quarterback
Tony Romo
Running Back
Darren Sproles
Defensive Tackle
Kenneth Sims
Running Back
CJ Spiller
Defensive End
Andre Tippett
Linebacker
Al Wilson
Offensive Tackle
Aaron Taylor
Coach
Rudy Hubbard
Coach
Bob Stoops
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