[29][30] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Vanderbilt to 28174. [65] After a scoreless first half, Auburn scored their only points on a 48-yard Mike Fuller touchdown reception in the third quarter. John Mitchell, who made the team as a junior in 1971, was the first to actually play, eight . 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. Record: 10-3-1, 1st in AFC East Division ( Schedule and Results ) Coach: Don Shula (10-3-1) (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.). [33][34] Tennessee responded in the fourth with a nine-yard Watson touchdown run that cut the Alabama lead to 2215. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. [20][21] Alabama then closed the game with an 11-yard Billy Sexton touchdown pass to Dexter Wood that made the final score 380. [21], After their victory over Southern Miss, Alabama moved into the No. (Photo courtesy of the Paul W. Bryant Museum). Then, as now, it was serious, particularly for a running back. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. When I realized I had that opportunity, it just motivated me to dig a little bit deeper., Alabama's 1979 team picture shows a fully integrated squad. [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. University of Alabama Athletics. Crimson Tide trainer Jim. (); : Brandon Miller Named to the John R. Wooden Award Midseason Top 25 Watch List Presented by Wendy's. Jan. 4. The USC game was only the beginning, both for Alabamas on-field dominance with the wishbone and for the programs embrace of integrated college football. 2021 | 2020 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 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. It was the Crimson Tide's 78th overall season and 39th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). 5 position in the AP Poll prior to the first top five match-up in the Iron Bowl. On homecoming in Tuscaloosa, Alabama defeated Hurricanes 313 at Denny Stadium. [22] Against the Gators, Johnny Musso scored four rushing touchdowns en route to a 380 shutout at Florida Field. [67], In their final game of the season, before 15,000 fans at Cliff Hare Stadium, Alabama defeated Auburn 136. On Monday, I took it to our vet, who was also a neighbor and (naturally) an Auburn graduate, to make sure the new member of our menagerie was healthy. 7 position in the AP Poll prior to their game against Ole Miss. 1973 Football Archives. [31][32], Alabama closed the game with a pair of touchdowns in each of the final two quarters and won 420. [41] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Houston to 70. [9] The wishbone was derived from the Split-T offense run at Oklahoma under Bud Wilkinson. Others would say he was the best quarterback at Legion Field in that Alabama-Auburn game. Schedule Roster [ edit] Team players drafted into the NFL [ edit] [1] References [ edit] ^ "1972 NFL Draft Listing - Pro-Football-Reference.com". [37] Against the Volunteers, Alabama ended a four-game losing streak that dated back to their 1967 season with this 3215 in their annual rivalry game. The only exceptions were slot receiver Slade Bolden, who is white, and linebacker Henry Too Too, who is of Polynesian ancestry. 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. It was the Crimson Tide's 77th overall and 38th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). [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. [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. 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. [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. (); : [38] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Tennessee to 24237. [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]. 1971 Miami Dolphins Roster & Players. No. [67] The next week, Alabama rallied from a 15-point deficit and defeated Tulane 2322 at New Orleans. Roster & Players. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 6:01AM. The historic game would pit undefeated and third-ranked Alabama (10-0) vs. undefeated and fifth-ranked Auburn (9-0) for the Southeastern Conference championship. 1 versus No. They scored first on a seven-yard Charles Young touchdown run and next on a 37-yard Mike Rae field goal. Join our linker program. He rose to the title of assistant head coach in 2007. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? [39], With their over the Vols, Alabama retained their No. In their rival game, the Crimson Tide ended a four-game losing streak to the Vols with their 3215 victory. The first came on a 31-yard Terry Davis pass to Wayne Wheeler and the second on a 30-yard Steve Higginbotham interception return. [11] 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. [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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. But when I think of great Alabama wins, it was the drama of the 1971 game. [44][45] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Mississippi State to 43103.[47]. Ellis Beck scored on a one-yard run and Terry Davis threw a nine-yard touchdown pass to Jim Simmons in the third quarter. 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. Ellis Beck then extended their lead to 210 with his one-yard touchdown run prior to halftime. [7] From the time Bryant arrived at Alabama through the 1970 season, the Crimson Tide ran a pro-style offense. [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. [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. That opened it up for all the young Black athletes that was growing up in the state of Alabama, growing up in the South. Season Stats | Roster Date Opponent Location Result Recap Notes Stats Photos Video 9/12/70 vs. Additionally, the shutout was the first for the Crimson Tide defense since their 170 victory in 1967 over South Carolina. With both teams ranked in the top five, Alabama defeated Auburn 317 and captured the outright SEC football championship. When we arrived back at our home following the game, we discovered a young kitten had taken up squatters rights in our garage. [46] At Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, the visiting Crimson Tide did not allow an offensive touchdown and defeated the Bulldogs 4110. [42] Although the Cougars outgained the Crimson Tide by over 100 total yards, Alabama won 3420 at Denny Stadium. [20][21] All four came on the ground with a pair from one-yard out, a three-yard run and a five-yard run. As we have noted in the past, any Alabama win over Auburn is a good one. When Wilbur Jackson got that scholarship, along with Wendell Hudson in basketball the year before, that was a game-changer, said Newsome, a Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end with the Cleveland Browns and for many years a decorated executive with the NFLs Baltimore Ravens. 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; Alabama: 1971: Scott Hunter: QB: Alabama: 1971: Mike Fanucci: DL: Arizona State: 1971: J.D . [27] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Ole Miss to 2252. And there have been some that have been exceptional. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. The score came on a 48-yard Kenneth Lyons touchdown pass to Elmer Allen in the second quarter. University of Alabama Athletics. 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 . [63], Template:Southeastern Conference football champions. [24][25] The 531 rushing yards made by Alabama were the most allowed by the Rebels' defense in school history. Over time, the coaching and the preparation of the athlete got better. Alabama opened the season with an upset victory at USC. As for Johnny Musso, he had 33 rushes for 167 yards, just over 5 yards per carry. 1971. 7/7 Alabama Hosts Kentucky at Coleman Coliseum. We present them here for purely educational purposes. [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). [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. 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. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 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. Season Stats | Roster . And those guys that were crying, they knew that., Alabama's team picture in 1970, the last all-white football team at the school. [36] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Tennessee to 24237. 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. [54], As they entered their annual rivalry game against Auburn, Alabama moved into the No. Crimson Tide trainer Jim Goostree was with him, watching the tortured gait of Bamas All-America left halfback. 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. Bamas 28-17 win in 1981 to make Tide Coach Paul Bryant the all-time winningest coach. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? [1][2] For the 1971 season, John Mitchell became the first African American to play on the varsity squad for the Crimson Tide during the regular season after he transferred from Eastern Arizona College.[3][4][5][6]. Musso was an unknown quality leading up to the game. This was also Ole Miss' last all-white varsity team. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. [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. And of course, I believe it also had a profound impact on culture as well., Alabama's 1975 team picture shows a number of African-American players. [13] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Southern Cal to 31. Join our linker program. [13][14], USC responds with ten unanswered points and made the halftime score 1710. 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. [26] Looking to avenge the 4823 loss from the previous season, the Crimson Tide defeated the Rebels 406 at Legion Field. [65] The next week, Alabama rallied from a 15-point deficit and defeated Tulane 2322 at New Orleans. 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 [11] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Southern Cal to 31. Two big changes came to Alabama football in 1971. [40] Although the Cougars outgained the Crimson Tide by over 100 total yards, Alabama won 3420 at Denny Stadium. 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. In the third quarter, Musso scored for Alabama first with his nine-yard run and Houston followed with a three-yard Gary Mullins touchdown pass to Riley Odoms; in the fourth Joe LaBue scored for the Crimson tide on a 10-yard run and Mullins threw a second, three-yard pass to Odoms that made the final score 3420. 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. [19], After their victory over Southern Miss, Alabama moved into the No. But the Tigers did get a passing touchdown on a halfback pass from Harry Unger to Beasley, and the Tide had only a 14-7 halftime lead. [43], As they entered their game against Mississippi State, Alabama retained their No. Date Opponent Location Result Recap Notes Stats Photos Video; 9/10/71: at Southern California: Los Angeles, Calif. W, 17-10: Earlier this summer, city officials dedicated a downtown mural in his honor. Goostree and his assistant, Sang Lyda, were not only treating Musso for his injured toe, Goostree was trying to develop some contraption to ease the pressure on the sprained toe. They enter this season as the defending AAC champions. [24][25] 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. Special thanks to Brad Green at the Paul W. Bryant Museum for research and photo assistance. [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. The 1971 College Football All-America team is composed of college football players who were selected as All-Americans by various organizations and writers that chose College Football All-America Teams in 1971. [30], After their victory over Ole Miss, Alabama moved into the No. [37], With their over the Vols, Alabama retained their No. 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. [59][60] The loss brought Alabama's all-time record against Nebraska to 21.[61]. We present them here for purely educational purposes. 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. 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