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<H2>Sons of Westwood: Bruin Legends</H2> | <H2>Sons of Westwood: Bruin Legends</H2> | ||
<H4>JAMES OWENS</H4> | <H4>JAMES OWENS</H4> | ||
| − | + | {{DISPLAYTITLE:James Owens}} | |
<B>CAREER HIGHLIGHTS</B> | <B>CAREER HIGHLIGHTS</B> | ||
* Lettered as halfback in 1975,76,77,78. | * Lettered as halfback in 1975,76,77,78. | ||
* Had eight 100-plus yard games. | * Had eight 100-plus yard games. | ||
| + | * Led team in [[Single-Season Rushing Leaders|rushing]] in 1977 | ||
* Had 2,074 yards career rushing yards and a 5.01 yard/carry average. | * Had 2,074 yards career rushing yards and a 5.01 yard/carry average. | ||
* Also was a star in track & field. Won one NCAA individual championship in hurdles in 1977. | * Also was a star in track & field. Won one NCAA individual championship in hurdles in 1977. | ||
| − | * Was a 2nd round selection in the 1979 NFL | + | * Was a 2nd round selection in the 1979 [[NFL Draft Selections|NFL Draft]] (San Francisco). |
* Also competed in 1976 Olympic Games. | * Also competed in 1976 Olympic Games. | ||
<B>ACCOLADES</B> | <B>ACCOLADES</B> | ||
* Inducted into the [[Hall of Fame (UCLA)|UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame]] in 2004 for his two-sport accomplishments. | * Inducted into the [[Hall of Fame (UCLA)|UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame]] in 2004 for his two-sport accomplishments. | ||
| − | * Voted | + | * Voted [[Team MVPs|Team Offensive MVP]] in 1977. |
| − | * Named Offensive Player of the Game in [ | + | * Named Offensive Player of the Game in [[1978 Fiesta Bowl]]. |
* Earned the outstanding senior award in 1978. | * Earned the outstanding senior award in 1978. | ||
[[Category: Player Listing]] | [[Category: Player Listing]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:08, 1 November 2017
Sons of Westwood: Bruin Legends
JAMES OWENS
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Lettered as halfback in 1975,76,77,78.
- Had eight 100-plus yard games.
- Led team in rushing in 1977
- Had 2,074 yards career rushing yards and a 5.01 yard/carry average.
- Also was a star in track & field. Won one NCAA individual championship in hurdles in 1977.
- Was a 2nd round selection in the 1979 NFL Draft (San Francisco).
- Also competed in 1976 Olympic Games.
ACCOLADES
- Inducted into the UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame in 2004 for his two-sport accomplishments.
- Voted Team Offensive MVP in 1977.
- Named Offensive Player of the Game in 1978 Fiesta Bowl.
- Earned the outstanding senior award in 1978.
