1971 alabama football roster
It was the Crimson Tide's 77th overall and 38th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Men's Basketball. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. [68] After Danny Ridgeway gave the Baby Tide an early 70 lead, Tulane responded with the next 22 points and opened a 227 lead. 2 matchup for the national championship, Alabama was dominated by the Nebraska Cornhuskers 386 in the Orange Bowl. Of the 22 players who started on offense and defense in Alabamas season-opener vs. Miami last Saturday, 20 were African-American. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. [26][27] The Crimson Tide then closed the game with touchdown runs of 15-yards by Steve Bisceglia and 14-yards by Butch Hobson that made the final score 406. His favorite target, Terry Beasley, was also an All-America. Install the latest free Adobe Acrobat Reader and use the download link below. We present them here for purely educational purposes. [42][43] The Bulldogs then made the halftime score 173 behind a 41-yard Glenn Ellis field goal at the end of the second. Football Roster Coaches Schedule Stats News Additional Links. [69] 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. However, Navy responded with a 46-yard Brodhead touchdown pass to Ward Hill and next with a safety and took a 2321 lead. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. A 27-yard Bill Davis field goal in the second gave Alabama a 163 halftime lead. (Jackson had played for Alabamas freshman team in 1970, and would make his varsity debut in the second game of the 1971 season against Southern Miss.). Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. [14][20][21] After Bill Davis gave the Crimson Tide a 30 lead with his first quarter field goal, Musso scored Alabama's next four touchdowns and extended their lead to 310. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) recognizes five selectors as "official" for the 1971 season. Jackson, signed in 1969 and a member of Alabama's freshman team in 1970 (freshman in those days were not eligible for the varsity), was the first ever black player given a football scholarship to Alabama. 1971 Miami Dolphins Roster & Players. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. [51] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Miami to 92. Newton PS/G: 77.9 (110th of 206) PA/G: 83.2 (170th of 206) SRS: -4.11 (131st of 203) SOS: 3.09 (53rd of 203) Alabama (Men's) School History Roster & Stats Polls, Schedule & Results On this page: Roster Do you have a blog? [29] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Ole Miss to 2252. Interestingly, many considered Sullivan to be only the second best player for Auburn. John Mitchell, a junior-college transfer who had signed with the Crimson Tide the previous winter, started the game at defensive end, while Wilbur Jackson, a sophomore halfback, watched from the bench. [7] From the time Bryant arrived at Alabama through the 1970 season, the Crimson Tide ran a pro-style offense. Alabama had dominated. In those days it was a sprained toe. [28], After their victory over Ole Miss, Alabama moved into the No. In 1968, Texas head coach Darrell Royal and his offensive coordinator Emory Bellard introduced what would become known as the wishbone offense. 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. Alabama countered with Musso and guard John Hannah on offense and ends Robin Parkhouse and John Mitchell on defense. Alabama unveiled the wishbone offense on unsuspecting USC that Friday night, building an early lead before holding on for a 17-10 victory. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [14][29][30] Johnny Musso gave the Crimson Tide a 70 lead with his 17-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. [18][19] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Southern Miss to 1221. 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. [8][9] 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. The score came on a 48-yard Kenneth Lyons touchdown pass to Elmer Allen in the second quarter. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. All rights reserved. (); : [26] Looking to avenge the 4823 loss from the previous season, the Crimson Tide defeated the Rebels 406 at Legion Field. Miami Dolphins. They were taught better, so they could learn to compete at a high level. The first came on a 31-yard Terry Davis pass to Wayne Wheeler and the second on a 30-yard Steve Higginbotham interception return. [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. Now that opportunity go to Alabama was there for us.. All rights reserved. On Sept. 10, 1971, the Crimson Tide unleashed the wishbone offense on unsuspecting USC. Starters are marked with an asterisk (*). With both teams ranked in the top five, Alabama defeated Auburn 317 and captured the outright SEC football championship. [59][60] However, the Cornhuskers closed the game with a 21-yard Rich Sanger field goal in the third and a one-yard Van Brownson touchdown run in the fourth that made the final score 386. [8][9] 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. They play their home games at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana. [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. Record: 10-3-1, 1st in AFC East Division ( Schedule and Results ) Coach: Don Shula (10-3-1) Archived from the original on 2007-12-21. [64] Ralph Stokes then went on and scored the game-winning touchdown for Alabama in the fourth quarter on a 38-yard run that made the final score 2823. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. Nine players are recognized by the NCAA as unanimous All-America selections: quarterback and 1971 Heisman Trophy winner Pat Sullivan of Auburn; running backs Ed Marinaro of Cornell and Greg Pruitt of Oklahoma; receiver Terry Beasley of Auburn; tackle Jerry Sisemore of Texas; guard Royce Smith of Georgia; defensive end Walt Patulski of Notre Dame; [14][46][47] 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. [13] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Southern Cal to 31. [24][25] Alabama responded with an 11-yard Terry Davis touchdown pass to David Bailey that made the halftime score 136. The Crimson Tide next defeated Miami on homecoming and set up a match-up between undefeated teams for the first time in the history of the Iron Bowl to close the regular season. [21] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Florida to 115. The injury is now known as turf-toe. [20] In their home opener, Alabama played 62 different players and defeated the Southerners 426 at Denny Stadium. Do you have a sports website? [58], In what was a No. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his 14th year, and played their home games at Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa and Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama. After their victory over Mississippi State, Alabama retained their No. Sullivan to Beasley was a non-factor in the game, perhaps because the previous spring Bryant had hired Bill Brother Oliver from Auburn to coach Tide defensive backs. Do you have a blog? Do you have a blog? [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. Roster & Players. Find out more. [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. Though the game was not televised, it was being followed closely within the African-American community as well as by Alabamas core white fanbase. 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). 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. [18] In their home opener, Alabama played 62 different players and defeated the Golden Eagles 426 at Denny Stadium. [68] Woody McCorvey was Alabamas first Black offensive coordinator in 1996, and typically one-third to one-half of Nick Sabans recent coaching staffs have been comprised of minorities. [59][60] The loss brought Alabama's all-time record against Nebraska to 21.[61]. [11][12] The victory was also the 200th career win for Alabama head coach Bear Bryant. More importantly, Alabama had African-American players on its varsity roster for the first time. Following the game, Auburn Coach Shug Jordan would call Davis the most underrated quarterback in the conference. (Sound familiar?). 5 position in the AP Poll prior to the first top five match-up in the Iron Bowl. 4 position in the AP Poll prior to their game against Houston. Jackson, who played nine years in the NFL winning a Super Bowl ring with the San Francisco 49ers after the 1981 season is now retired in his hometown of Ozark. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. : [13][14][16] The Crimson Tide took a 100 lead in the first quarter behind a 13-yard Johnny Musso touchdown run and a 37-yard Bill Davis field goal. All rights reserved. [38][39], Both teams then traded touchdowns in the second half en route to the 3420 Crimson Tide victory. [65] The next week, Alabama rallied from a 15-point deficit and defeated Tulane 2322 at New Orleans. [53][54], After a scoreless third, the Crimson Tide scored 17 unanswered points in the fourth quarter and won 317. I felt like I could have been the next Wilbur Jackson. [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. [31] Against the Commodores, the Alabama defense forced their second shutout of the season win this 420 victory at Dudley Field. [14][16][17] 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. Through the '70s and '80s, more leagues formed across the U.S. Beruldson herself spearheaded leagues in Brooklyn (1985), New York (1990) and Key West . [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. Auburn responded with a 31-yard Harry Unger touchdown pass to Terry Beasley in the second quarter that made the halftime score 147. Chuck Stricklands interception set up the first Musso TD and Jeff Rouzie had one to set up the second. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. (Photo courtesy of the Paul W. Bryant Museum). We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. [26][27], Alabama extended their lead to 276 in the third quarter behind touchdown runs of 29-yards by Joe LaBue and seven-yards by Johnny Musso. By 1975, Alabama had 20 Black players on its roster. [14][53][54] Alabama took a 140 lead behind first quarter touchdown runs of six and 11-yards by Terry Davis. Earlier this summer, city officials dedicated a downtown mural in his honor. [16][55][56] Alabama took a 140 lead behind first quarter touchdown runs of six and 11-yards by Terry Davis. A school and a state that been widely (and justifiably) criticized for holding onto oppressive, obsolete ways of life had finally joined the 20th century from a cultural standpoint. [2], Nine players are recognized by the NCAA as unanimous All-America selections: quarterback and 1971 Heisman Trophy winner Pat Sullivan of Auburn; running backs Ed Marinaro of Cornell and Greg Pruitt of Oklahoma; receiver Terry Beasley of Auburn; tackle Jerry Sisemore of Texas; guard Royce Smith of Georgia; defensive end Walt Patulski of Notre Dame; linebacker Mike Taylor of Michigan; and defensive back Bobby Majors of Tennessee.[2]. 7 position in the AP Poll prior to their game against Ole Miss. College Football Team Media Guides. John Mitchell, who made the team as a junior in 1971, was the first to actually play, eight . They didnt make a huge, big deal of it on Coach Bryants show, but you got a couple of clips of John playing. [53] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Miami to 92. Deas, Tommy (September 10, 2013). The exceptions were quarterback Jay Barker, tight end Steve Busky, offensive linemen Matt Hammond, Jon Stevenson, George Wilson and Tobie Shiels and safety Chris Donnelly. For the record, Birmingham returned Mayor George C. Siebels Jr. to office in 1971. . See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Read more about our data coverage. But Musso had been on crutches for three weeks, and no one knew until pregame warmups whether he would be able to be effective. 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. The official 1971 Football schedule for the University of Alabama Crimson Tide. [67] 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. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. I looked forward to being recruited by most of the major colleges in America. They finished season with nine wins, two losses and one tie (9-2-1 overall, 6-0 in the SEC), as SEC co-champions with Georgia and with a loss against Texas in the Cotton Bowl . [29][30] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Vanderbilt to 28174. Pat Sullivan won the Heisman Trophy . [40][41], Both teams then traded touchdowns in the second half en route to the 3420 Crimson Tide victory. 7/7 Alabama Hosts Kentucky at Coleman Coliseum. The 1971 Ole Miss Rebels football team represented the University of Mississippi during the 1971 NCAA University Division football season.It was the first Rebel squad since 1946 to not be coached by Johnny Vaught, who was forced to take a leave of absence midway through the previous campaign due to health concerns. Season Stats | Roster Date Opponent Location Result Recap Notes Stats Photos Video 9/12/70 vs. Visit ESPN to view the Alabama Crimson Tide team roster for the current season [42][43], State cut the Alabama lead to 1710 on an 88-yard Frank Dowsing punt return in the third. [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. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 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. The score came on a 48-yard Kenneth Lyons touchdown pass to Elmer Allen in the second quarter. This column lists the number of selectors choosing the player as a first-team All-American as follows: official selectors/other selectors/total selectors. Though Alabama has never had a Black head football coach, Bryant and every Crimson Tide head coach after him has had African-Americans in key coaching positions. [57] In what was the first AlabamaAuburn game that featured two undefeated teams, the Crimson Tide defeated their rival 317 and captured the outright SEC championship for the 1971 season. But when I think of great Alabama wins, it was the drama of the 1971 game. The 1971 LSU Tigers football team represented Louisiana State University during the 1971 NCAA University Division football season . As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. The 1971 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (variously "Alabama", "UA" or "Bama") represented the University of Alabama in the 1971 NCAA University Division football season. 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[41], As they entered their game against Mississippi State, Alabama retained their No. 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. The #16 Alabama Crimson Tide traveled to Los Angeles, CA to face the #5 USC Trojans in both teams' 1971 season opener. . Their lead was then stretched to 130 at halftime behind field goals of 33-yards by Bill Davis and 26-yards by Greg Gantt. [14][42][43] After Alabama took a 30 first quarter lead behind a 20-yard Bill Davis field goal, they scored a pair of touchdowns in the second. SEC Champion Alabama handed Auburn their only conference loss of the year. Events . The Italian Stallion, as he had been dubbed, looked more like a worn-out nag headed for the glue factory as he limped along. [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. The 1971 squad was notable for a pair of firsts in Alabama football history. 4 position in the AP Poll. [64] 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. 4 position and Tennessee into the No. [65] After a scoreless first half, Auburn scored their only points on a 48-yard Mike Fuller touchdown reception in the third quarter. Our Game Watchlist 2023 Rosters Hall of Fame All-Time Roster Media. [46][47] 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. Adding to the history, Auburn quarterback Pat Sullivan had been awarded the Heisman Trophy the week before the Tigers were to meet the Tide. [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. [16][17] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Southern Miss to 1221. After Bill Davis connected on a 41-yard field goal, Johnny Musso scored on touchdown runs of 12 and six-yards in the victory. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Do you have a blog? And, of course, Alabama had Paul Bryant as coach. 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. 4 position in the AP Poll for a fifth consecutive week. [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. I recall listening to it, but I recall watching the replays and highlights on ABC News or whatever the station was, Stokes told AL.com. [55] In what was the first AlabamaAuburn game that featured two undefeated teams, the Crimson Tide defeated their rival 317 and captured the outright SEC championship for the 1971 season. 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. [48] Playing in a regionally televised game on ABC, Alabama defeated the Tigers 147 at Tiger Stadium. [59][60] Nebraska stormed out to a 280 halftime lead after they scored a pair of touchdowns in the first two quarters. 6 position in the AP Poll prior to their game against Vanderbilt. [46] At Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, the visiting Crimson Tide did not allow an offensive touchdown and defeated the Bulldogs 4110. Season Stats | Roster | Superlatives . (Photo courtesy of the Paul W. Bryant Museum). Auburn responded with a 31-yard Harry Unger touchdown pass to Terry Beasley in the second quarter that made the halftime score 147. 8 position in the AP Poll prior to their game against Florida. [64] 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. In the formation, the quarterback lines up with a fullback and two tailbacks behind him, and on any play may keep the ball, hand off to the fullback, or pitch to a tailback. Although not in the Heisman Trophy conversation, first year Bama quarterback Terry Davis had been more than adequate in leading the Crimson Tide into its wishbone era. Find out more. 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