Matt Blair

Named the 1971 Jimmy Rogers, Jr. Most Outstanding Lineman … recorded 18 tackles and an interception against LSU … a huge linebacker for the day at 6-5, 218 pounds … a two-time All-American … named All-Big Eight Conference in 1970 and 1971 … transferred fromNortheast Oklahoma Junior College … named to the Big Eight Conference team of the 1970s …participated in the East-West Shrine Game and the Senior Bowl … inducted into the Iowa State AthleticHall of Fame in 1999 … the 52nd overall pick of the 1974 NFL Draft … played for 12 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings … named to the 1974 NFL All-Rookie Team … a six-time Pro Bowler, played inSuper Bowl IX and Super Bowl XI … a native of Dayton, Ohio.