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UA's Chuck Cecil (6) races down the sidelines on his way to a 103-yard interception for a TD in the 4th quarter on Nov. 22, 1986. 

3. Chuck Cecil, defensive back 

Years at UA: 1984-87

Career stats:

• 392 tackles

• 21 interceptions

• 2 TD

• 38 pass break-ups

Accomplishments:

• College Football Hall-of-Famer

• 1986 and 1987 Jim Thorpe Award semi-finalist

• 1987 consensus first-team All-American

• 1986 second team All-American (Sporting News)

• UA single game interceptions record (four)

• UA career interceptions leader

• UA record for longest interception return (100 yards against ASU)

• 1987 NCAA runner-up in interceptions 


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