The All-Southern eleven compiled by the Associated Press included:
David Ariail, end for Auburn. One source writes "Other than Jimmy Hitchcock, back, and "Gump" Arial, end, Auburn has no outstanding players."[1] He was selected All-American by the "captain's poll," selected by the captains of major college football programs.[2][3]
Don Zimmerman, halfback for Tulane, consensus first-team All-American. "Zimmerman is probably the finest open field runner the South has seen in the past decade" wrote Henry McLemore announcing the United Press All-America team.[4] On the season, Zimmerman posted then-school records with 1,885 yards total offense and a 5.5-yard rushing average.[4] The latter mark still ranks second.[5] He ended his Tulane career as the Green Wave's all-time leader in total offense (4,657 yards on 764 plays, an average of 6.1 yards per play) and pass interceptions (12), setting records that lasted for 40 years.[6] He also ranks fifth in career rushing yards with 2,369.[5] Zimmerman is a member of the Tulane Athletics Hall of Fame and was elected to the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 1975.[7]
William Ritt (December 5, 1932). "Middle West and East Lead in Central Press' All-American Selections: Mythical Eleven Is Named By Football Captains of U.S.". Evening Independent. Massillon, Ohio.
William Ritt (December 7, 1932). "Players Pick Own All-American: MID WEST-EAST PLACE FOUR ON MYTHICAL TEAM; Newman of Michigan Is Unanimous Selection For Quarterback". Burlington Hawk Eye.