Hall of Fame
JIM HOUGH
Hometown: LaMirada, Calif.
Sport: Football
Years: 1974-77
An excellent athlete with tremendous strength, Jim Hough earned second-team All-American honors at offensive guard from The Associated Press following his senior season in 1977, one of just five offensive linemen in school history to be honored as such. During his senior season, Hough blocked for two of the most talented offensive players in school history in quarterback Eric Hipple and running back Rick Parros. Hipple threw for over 1,300 yards and 10 touchdowns that year, while Parros rushed for 1,135 yards, the first 1,000-yard sophomore in school history. Hough, who earned four varsity letters at Utah State, spent his first three years on the defensive side of the ball at nose guard and tackle, before switching to the offensive line late in his junior season. During his four-year career, he helped the Aggies to 21 wins, including three against in-state rival Utah. Following his senior season, he played in the East-West Shrine Game and was later selected in the fourth round (100th pick) of the 1978 National Football League Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. Hough spent nine seasons in Minnesota (1978-86), playing in 111 career games with 75 starts.
