The 1971 Little All-America college football team is composed of college football players from small colleges and universities who were selected by the Associated Press (AP) as the best players at each position.
[1][2] First-team quarterback Gary Wichard of C. W. Post was a prolific passer.
[3] Terry Metcalf of Long Beach State was a first-team running back in both 1970 and 1971.
Running back Gardy Kahoe was the main offensive weapon for the AP/UPI small college champion 1971 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team.
He rushed for 1,216 yards and 23 touchdowns in 10 regular season games.