sentences:  He was named to Grantland Rice's All-America team in 1931, on the heels of his performance in the New York University (NYU) charity game at Yankee Stadium.NYU once was at the 5-yard line and ran for plays at Hickman, turning the ball over on downs at the 23.Hickman was also named to the All-Southern team in 1931, joining Vols teammate Gene McEver.