[9] Alabama later opened the season with an upset victory over USC that was credited to the surprise switch to the wishbone that caught the Trojans off-guard. The 1971 Auburn Tigers football team represented Auburn University in the 1971 NCAA University Division football season.
The 1971 LSU Tigers football team represented Louisiana State University during the 1971 NCAA University Division football season . Jeff Kinney scored on a two-yard run and Johnny Rodgers on a 77-yard punt return in the first; Jerry Tagge scored on a one-yard run and Gary Dixon on a two-yard run in the second quarter. It really moved quickly, said Keith Dunnavant, author of several books related to Alabama football, including Coach and The Missing Ring. Basically, a third of the starters were Black by 1973. And there was a couple of clips in there. Crimson Tide trainer Jim Goostree was with him, watching the tortured gait of Bamas All-America left halfback. Then, as now, it was serious, particularly for a running back. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Roster includes most starters and key reserves. The win was Bryant's 116th win at Alabama and broke Frank Thomas' record of 115 wins as the head coach of the Crimson Tide. Roll Tide Wire took on the difficult task of perusing rosters of Crimson Tide teams throughout history and finding the best players from each position. Record: 11-1 (3rd of 128) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Lost Orange Bowl 38-6 versus Nebraska, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Thursday, March 2, 6:51AM.
I remember over the next three years that I was there, when we had a team prayer, Coach Bryant only prayed maybe four times. The 1971 squad was notable for a pair of firsts in Alabama football history. They then won their next four games over Southern Miss, Florida, Ole Miss and Vanderbilt and set up a top 20 match-up against Tennessee. Main Content Section. [63] Bob Holmes tied the game 66 late in the third with his one-yard run, and Randy Billingsley followed in the fourth quarter with his game-winning, two-yard touchdown run. [69] In the fourth, Jim Turley recovered a Tennessee fumble for a touchdown and Carl Stinson scored on a one-yard run for the Vols and made the final score 3613. [66] In the second quarter, Billingsley scored on a one-yard touchdown run, and again the Midshipmen responded with a 20-yard Brodhead touchdown pass to Rhett Bray that made the halftime score 1413. [16][48][49] Bill Davis scored all of the first half points with his field goals of 29 and 38-yards that gave Alabama a 60 halftime lead. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. [68] Green Wave points were scored on a 43-yard Steve Foley touchdown pass to Robert Johnson, a one-yard Foley touchdown run, a 50-yard John Washington punt return and on a 31-yard David Falgue field goal. Over time, the coaching and the preparation of the athlete got better. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. [51], As they entered their game against Miami, Alabama retained their No. However, the Crimson Tide closed the game with 24 unanswered points for the 4110 win. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. [8][9], After the NCAA enacted a rule that allowed its member institutions to schedule an eleventh regular season game, in January 1970 the Crimson Tide agreed to a home-and-home series with the University of Southern California (USC). However, Navy responded with a 46-yard Brodhead touchdown pass to Ward Hill and next with a safety and took a 2321 lead. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. By that point, the wishbone was going so great guns that starters was kind of a misnomer because they played three complete teams. [69], In their final game of the season, before 15,000 fans at Cliff Hare Stadium, Alabama defeated Auburn 136. They are: (1) the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), (2) the Associated Press (AP),[1] (3) the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), (4) the Newspaper Enterprise Association (NEA), and (5) the United Press International (UPI). And it was especially serious for Bama as the showdown with Auburn was only days away, set for Nov. 27, 1971, at Legion Field in Birmingham. 3 position and the Tigers were in the No. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Nissenson, Herschel (September 21, 1971).
[8] By 1969, Bryant began to recruit larger linemen and tailbacks, and after a pair of six win seasons in 1969 and 1970, Bryant saw the success of the wishbone for the Longhorns and decided to implement the offense for the 1971 season. [16][40][41] Alabama took a 70 first quarter lead on a two-yard Johnny Musso touchdown run, but Houston then scored on a three-yard Tom Mozisek touchdown run that tied the game 77 early in the second. (Photo courtesy of the Paul W. Bryant Museum). [14][50][51] Mike Burke scored the only Miami points with his 42-yard field goal in the first and gave the Hurricanes their only lead at 30. 1973 Football Archives. It was the Crimson Tide's 77th overall and 38th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). [21] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Florida to 115. Deas, Tommy (September 10, 2013). [59][60] Nebraska stormed out to a 280 halftime lead after they scored a pair of touchdowns in the first two quarters. 2021 | 2020 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 [14][33][34] After the Crimson Tide took an early 60 lead on a 20-yard Terry Davis touchdown pass to David Bailey, the Vols responded with a four-yard Curt Watson touchdown run that made the score 76 at the end of the first quarter. [22][23] All four came on the ground with a pair from one-yard out, a three-yard run and a five-yard run. Mitchell was elected as a team captain in 1972, an honor Jackson repeated the following season. :
[52][53], The Crimson Tide closed the game with a six-yard Terry Davis touchdown run in the third and a 10-yard Butch Hobson touchdown run in the fourth for the 313 Alabama win. Do you have a sports website? [40] Although the Cougars outgained the Crimson Tide by over 100 total yards, Alabama won 3420 at Denny Stadium. On homecoming in Tuscaloosa, Alabama defeated Hurricanes 313 at Denny Stadium. [46][47] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against LSU to 21104. The 2023 Tulane Green Wave football team will represent Tulane University in the American Athletic Conference (AAC) during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season.The Green Wave are expected to be led by Willie Fritz in his eighth year as head coach. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. [11][12], USC responds with ten unanswered points and made the halftime score 1710. [67] The next week, Alabama rallied from a 15-point deficit and defeated Tulane 2322 at New Orleans. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. More importantly, Alabama had African-American players on its varsity roster for the first time. [11] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Southern Cal to 31. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Fifty years ago, on Sept. 10, 1971, Paul Bear Bryants Crimson Tide traveled to the West Coast to meet heavily favored Southern Cal at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Earlier this summer, city officials dedicated a downtown mural in his honor.
[11], During the second summer session at the University, both Moore and Sharpe began to work with players on the offensive change, and in August Royal and Bellard traveled to Tuscaloosa and led a coaching clinic for the Alabama staff on the wishbone. 1970-71 Alabama Crimson Tide Men's Roster and Stats Previous Season Next Season Record: 10-16 (6-12, 8th in SEC MBB ) Coach: C.M. Bama got started with a botched Auburn punt that led to a short field and an 8-yard Terry Davis TD run. This was the first team that African Americans contributed as members of the Alabama varsity squad, with John Mitchell being the first to actually see playing time. University of North Alabama Football History Through 2021 Since the rebirth of football at the University of North Alabama in 1949, UNA has been one of the most consistently successful programs in the state of Alabama and on a regional and national level. 5 Trojans 1710 on a Friday night to open the 1971 season. Season Stats | Roster | Superlatives . Remembering Alabama's 1971 Win Over Auburn By Kirk McNair Nov 24, 2017 10 Johnny Musso was in the hallway outside the Alabama training room testing a sore toe. Print; Grid; Text; Greg McElroy leading a desperation 15-play TD drive for a 26-21 win in 2009 to keep an undefeated, national championship season going. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 2 matchup for the national championship, Alabama was dominated by the Nebraska Cornhuskers 386 in the Orange Bowl. 8 position in the AP Poll prior to their game against Florida. [24][25] The 531 rushing yards made by Alabama were the most allowed by the Rebels' defense in school history. [63] In the game, the Tigers had seven turnovers and both teams missed several scoring opportunities. [16][18][19] Johnny Musso gave the Crimson Tide a 140 lead with touchdown runs of one-yard in the first and 16-yards in the second quarter. This was the first game that the wishbone was utilized by the Crimson Tide offense, and their victory was attributed in part to surprising the Trojans with its introduction. Or write about sports? [9] From the time Bryant arrived at Alabama through the 1970 season, the Crimson Tide ran a pro-style offense. Do you have a sports website? [10][11] In order to keep the change a secret, Bryant closed all of the Crimson Tide's practices closed from the public, screened the practice field from view with a canvas and hired security to keep people away. [67] Alabama took an early 70 lead after Duffy Boles scored on a one-yard run that was set up after the Baby Tide recovered a Tennessee fumble at their one-yard line. [69] Tennessee further extended their lead to 297 with a pair of touchdown runs from John Sapp and one from Kent Fullington in the third quarter. 4 position and Tennessee into the No. Ken Stablers 47-yard run in the mud for a 10-7 win in 1967. Pat Sullivan won the Heisman Trophy . [67] The Vols tied the game 77 early in the second quarter on a 35-yard Condredge Holloway touchdown pass to John Yarbrough. In the official history of Alabama football, published by the university in 2000, Hunter wrote, "Coach Bryant . [40][41] The Crimson Tide responded with a pair of Terry Davis touchdown passes to David Bailey from 10 and 25-yards that gave Alabama a 207 halftime lead. Men's Basketball. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Alabama football is home to 18 national championships, 32 conference titles and some of the best players to ever partake in college football. University of Alabama Athletics.
[52], As they entered their annual rivalry game against Auburn, Alabama moved into the No. [63] After a scoreless first half, Auburn scored their only points on a 48-yard Mike Fuller touchdown reception in the third quarter. A 27-yard Bill Davis field goal in the second gave Alabama a 163 halftime lead. When Alabama played for the national championship in 1992, 15 members of the regular starting line-up including 11 of 12 on the teams top-rated defense were Black. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. [48][49] Scoring concluded in the third quarter behind a 16-yard Terry Davis touchdown run for the Crimson Tide and a seven-yard Paul Lyons touchdown pass to Andy Hamilton that made the final score 147. According to Beruldson, the first organized women's flag football league was started in 1971 by Philadelphia's Parks and Recreation Department and still continues today, now with 28 teams. However, they were unable to capture a national championship as they were defeated by No. [42][43], State cut the Alabama lead to 1710 on an 88-yard Frank Dowsing punt return in the third. 4 position in the AP Poll for a fifth consecutive week. For the return engagement with the Trojans, Bryants team had two new elements, one a total secret, the other completely above-board, but no less historic. Mitchell became Alabamas first African-American assistant coach in 1973, and has for the last 27 years been on the staff of the NFLs Pittsburgh Steelers. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here.
Alabama would ride the wishbone offense to five consecutive SEC championships between 1971-75 and three more from 1977-79, plus national titles in 1973, 1978 and 1979, a run detailed in the recently released documentary The Wishbone Boys. Bryant added another SEC crown in 1981, and was still running the offense up until his retirement at the end of the 1982 season. [69] The Vols tied the game 77 early in the second quarter on a 35-yard Condredge Holloway touchdown pass to John Yarbrough. 5 Trojans 1710 on a Friday night to open the 1971 season. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 4 position in the AP Poll for a fifth consecutive week. The Tide had 24 first downs to 7 and 70 rushes for 278 yards to 16 runs for 26 yards for the Tigers. Men's Basketball. If it wasnt the game that changed college football, it was definitely the one that changed Alabama football. 1971 Miami Dolphins Roster & Players. In their rival game, the Crimson Tide ended a four-game losing streak to the Vols with their 3215 victory. They finished season with eleven wins and one loss (111 overall, 70 in the SEC), as SEC champions and with a loss to Nebraska in the Orange Bowl. When John and Wilbur integrated Alabama, history was being made, said Pugh, an All-SEC tight end at Alabama and later head football coach at Alabama A&M. However, Navy responded with a 46-yard Brodhead touchdown pass to Ward Hill and next with a safety and took a 2321 lead. Do you have a sports website? [53][54] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Auburn to 19161. [13][14], USC responds with ten unanswered points and made the halftime score 1710. [10][11] In spring 1971, Alabama assistants Mal Moore and Jimmy Sharpe traveled to Austin where they saw first hand how the wishbone operated during Texas' final week of spring practice. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. [35][36], Early in the third, the Crimson Tide extended their lead to 227 behind a 16-yard Terry Davis touchdown pass to Bailey. [16][17] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Southern Miss to 1221. [53] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Miami to 92. [10] The change to the wishbone was kept under such secrecy that when the media would visit practice, Bryant had the team practice the pro-style system that was phased out. [22][23], The four touchdowns scored by Musso on the ground set a new school record for rushing touchdowns. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. [22] Against the Gators, Johnny Musso scored four rushing touchdowns en route to a 380 shutout at Florida Field. [50][51] With their 345 offensive yards in the game, Alabama surpassed the previous SEC season record for total offense of 3,068 yards set by Tennessee in 1951. Do you have a blog? Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos.
[65] After a scoreless first half, Auburn scored their only points on a 48-yard Mike Fuller touchdown reception in the third quarter. [44] At Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, the visiting Crimson Tide did not allow an offensive touchdown and defeated the Bulldogs 4110. [20] In their home opener, Alabama played 62 different players and defeated the Southerners 426 at Denny Stadium. I felt like I could have been the next Wilbur Jackson. [7] Nebraska's best players who made the difference in the blowout victory were African Americans including Outland Trophy Winner Rich Glover, future Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Rodgers and bowl game MVP Willie Harper amongst others. [50][51] The Crimson Tide responded with a pair of touchdowns later in the first on runs of 22-yards by Terry Davis and 67-yards by Wilbur Jackson. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 6:01AM. [29][30], Alabama closed the game with a pair of touchdowns in each of the final two quarters and won 420. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. After a hard-fought win over Houston and victory over Mississippi State at Jackson, Alabama defeated LSU for their third win over a ranked team on the season. Musso was an unknown quality leading up to the game. 6 position in the AP Poll prior to their game against Vanderbilt. [28], After their victory over Ole Miss, Alabama moved into the No. 7/7 Alabama Hosts Kentucky at Coleman Coliseum. The game came a year after a fully integrated USC team had routed all-white Alabama 42-21 at Legion Field in Birmingham, sending the Crimson Tide to a disappointing 6-5-1 finish. [66] The Baby Tide extended their lead to 2113 after Bob Holmes scored on a three-yard run on the first drive of the third quarter. Nebraska's victory played a part in causing the SEC as a whole to integrate their teams [8] and that integration would help Alabama reinvorgate their team creating a new dynasty winning National Championships in the years to come. [64], In their only home game of the season, the Baby Tide ran for 359 yards and six touchdowns en route to a 417 win over Vanderbilt on a Friday afternoon. And those guys that were crying, they knew that., Alabama's team picture in 1970, the last all-white football team at the school. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 1971 4A--Decatur Earl Webb 8-0 Butler 3A--Tarrant Charles Hearn 34-20 W. S. Neal 2A--Abbeville (co-champ) David Barnes 0-0 The following chart identifies the NCAA-recognized consensus All-Americans for the year 1971 and displays which first-team designations they received. However, the Crimson Tide closed the game with 24 unanswered points for the 4110 win. He rose to the title of assistant head coach in 2007. They then won their next four games over Southern Miss, Florida, Ole Miss and Vanderbilt and set up a top 20 match-up against Tennessee. [19], After their victory over Southern Miss, Alabama moved into the No. [3][4][5][6], In 1968, Texas head coach Darrell Royal and his offensive coordinator Emory Bellard introduced what would become known as the wishbone offense. With both teams ranked in the top five, Alabama defeated Auburn 317 and captured the outright SEC football championship. By 1975, Alabama had 20 Black players on its roster. The team had first integrated in 1971. All rights reserved. Ellis Beck then extended their lead to 210 with his one-yard touchdown run prior to halftime. Football Roster Coaches Schedule Stats News Additional Links. Stokes, center Sylvester Croom and defensive back Mike Washington joined the Crimson Tide as freshmen in 1971, and made their varsity debuts the following season. [66] After Randy Billingsley gave Alabama an early 70 lead with his nine-yard touchdown run, Navy responded with a trick play that saw Jim O'Brien throw a 33-yard touchdown pass to John Brodhead. 14 position in the AP Poll prior to their game at Legion Field. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. It was the Crimson Tide's 78th overall season and 39th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). 1971 Alabama Crimson Tide Schedule and Results Previous Year Next Year Record: 11-1 (3rd of 128) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 4th in the Final AP poll Conference: SEC Conference Record: 7-0 Coach: Bear Bryant (11-1) Points For: 368 Points/G: 30.7 (11th of 128) Points Against: 122 More Team Info Alabama School History 1971 Alabama Statistics . That opened it up for all the young Black athletes that was growing up in the state of Alabama, growing up in the South. Bear Bryant surprised the Trojans by unveiling the Wishbone set which. [40][41] In the game, Musso had 132 yards rushing for Alabama and both Robert Newhouse and Tom Mozisek each had over 100 yards rushing for Houston with 182 and 105 respectively. [61][62] The Alabama freshmen squad was led by coach Clem Gryska for the 1971 season and finished with a record of four wins and one loss (41). [26][27] Alabama responded with an 11-yard Terry Davis touchdown pass to David Bailey that made the halftime score 136. Visit ESPN to view the Alabama Crimson Tide team roster for the current season [8] The change to the wishbone was kept under such secrecy that when the media would visit practice, Bryant had the team practice the pro-style system that was phased out. In 1968, Texas head coach Darrell Royal and his offensive coordinator Emory Bellard introduced what would become known as the wishbone offense. In 1971, Alabama had just one other Black player on its team (John Mitchell, who helped the Tide win at USC in the return matchup of the home-and-home), and it wasn't until 1977 that Alabama had . [13] At the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Alabama upset the No. Main Navigation Menu. 9 position in the AP Poll prior to their game against Southern Miss. [32], After their victory at Vanderbilt, Alabama moved into the No. They then took a 107 lead later in the second on a 32-yard Ricky Townsend field goal, and then extended their lead to 167 at halftime behind a five-yard halfback pass from Neil Clabo to Holloway. We present them here for purely educational purposes. [37], With their over the Vols, Alabama retained their No. Do you have a blog? Note: This page is a finding aid to materials in the Joyce Sports Research Collection in the Department of Special Collections, University Libraries of Notre Dame.It references the Joyce Collection's holdings of team media guides for football programs at four-year colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. [33][34] Alabama then took a 156 halftime lead after a 27-yard Bill Davis field goal and six-yard Terry Davis touchdown run in the second quarter. Season Stats | Roster Date Opponent Location Result Recap Notes Stats Photos Video 9/12/70 vs. Though the game was not televised, it was being followed closely within the African-American community as well as by Alabamas core white fanbase. [63], Template:Southeastern Conference football champions. The Paul W. Bryant Museum was honored to be invited to the dedication of this mural of Wilbur Jackson in his hometown of Ozark Alabama. 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On Sept. 10, 1971, the Crimson Tide unleashed the wishbone offense on unsuspecting USC. [49], As they entered their game against Miami, Alabama retained their No. [18][19] Southern Miss ended the shutout attempt with a nine-yard Doyle Orange touchdown run in the fourth, and Alabama closed with an 18-yard Steve Bisceglia touchdown run that made the final score 426. The 1971 squad was notable for a pair of firsts in Alabama football history. (); :
[67] Tennessee further extended their lead to 297 with a pair of touchdown runs from John Sapp and one from Kent Fullington in the third quarter.
Their lead was then stretched to 130 at halftime behind field goals of 33-yards by Bill Davis and 26-yards by Greg Gantt. They scored first on a seven-yard Charles Young touchdown run and next on a 37-yard Mike Rae field goal. However, they were unable to capture a national championship as they were defeated by No. It was the Crimson Tide's 77th overall and 38th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). [33][34] Tennessee responded in the fourth with a nine-yard Watson touchdown run that cut the Alabama lead to 2215. [48] Playing in a regionally televised game on ABC, Alabama defeated the Tigers 147 at Tiger Stadium.
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