Hall of Fame
Two-sport star with six "NI" letters in football (3) and track (3). Known for (1) "Huns" nickname, (2) as member of Northern Illinois' fabled "Pony Backfield", and (3) as Huskie football program's first All-America. Named Honorable Mention AP Little All-America and garnered votes on AP major-college squad as junior (1948). "`Huns' was an extraordinary all-purpose performer in football," said ex-NIU teammate, Hall of Famer, and Little All-America QB Bob Heimderdinger. "He never was a person who said or talked a lot, but once he got on the field, Floyd did a lot." Scored two TDs in debut vs. Western Illinois (November 1, 1947). Led team in scoring (24 points) and gained 229 yards rushing on 49 carries as soph. Called "double threat" performer with 22 receptions for 401 yards, plus 317 yards rushing for Hall of Fame head coach George "Chick" Evans as junior. Played both ways at HB and handled kickoffs as First-Team All-IIAC performer (1948). Made 10 catches for 225 yards and rushed for 391 yards as team co-MVP as senior (1949). Tallied three TDs vs. Eastern Michigan (October 8, 1949). Won back-to-back IIAC pole vault crowns (1948-49) and left with NIU pole vault record (12-feet, 11 5/8 inches in 1948). Lettered on IIAC team champs under HOF coach Carl Appell (1948-49). Placed first (12-1 1/4) in Beloit Relays pole vault (1949). U. S. Navy vet in Pacific Theatre. Three-sport man (football, basketball, and track) at Sterling High School. Placed fifth in pole vault at IHSA State Track & Field Championships (1944). Long-time SHS teacher.
