ASU quarterback Dennis Sproul throws in the face of Arizona's Mike Dawson on Nov. 30, 1974, during the Arizona vs. Arizona State football game. Arizona Daily Star file photo

Name: Mike Dawson 

Years at UA: 1972-75

Accomplishments: Dawson was a second-team All-American selection in 1975 and was inducted into the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame in 1978. He was a two-time first-team All-WAC selection (1974, 1975). Dawson ranks 11th in UA history with 356 career total tackles. He also led Arizona in tackles for loss for three straight seasons:

• 1973: 12 tackles for loss 

• 1974: 11 tackles for loss 

• 1975: 15 tackles for loss 


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