[45], After their victory over Mississippi State, Alabama retained their No. [16][26][27] After Bill Davis gave the Crimson Tide a 60 with field goals of 25 and 42-yards, Ole Miss tied the game 66 with what was their only points of the game. As for Johnny Musso, he had 33 rushes for 167 yards, just over 5 yards per carry. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. [40] Although the Cougars outgained the Crimson Tide by over 100 total yards, Alabama won 3420 at Denny Stadium. Main Header. "Bryant's 100th birthday: The wishbone September 10, 2013". Football Roster Coaches Schedule Stats News Additional Links. Do you have a sports website? See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. [18] In their home opener, Alabama played 62 different players and defeated the Golden Eagles 426 at Denny Stadium. Although several African American students competed during spring practice in 1967, Wilbur Jackson became the first African American awarded a scholarship to play for Alabama, and he competed as a member of the freshman squad in 1970 and played for the varsity team in 1971. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. (Photo courtesy of the Paul W. Bryant Museum). [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. 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. 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.
That 1971 season had begun with Bama in the return game to USC, a Tide win that shocked the college football world.). By 1975, Alabama had 20 Black players on its roster. However, they were unable to capture a national championship as they were defeated by No. (As for the difference in records for Alabama and Auburn, in 1970 the NCAA allowed teams to schedule 11 regular season games, but AU never a pacesetter elected not to participate, while Alabama enjoyed a huge payday with an 11th game against Southern Cal. 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. [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. 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[55][56] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Auburn to 19161. [51], As they entered their game against Miami, Alabama retained their No. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. When we arrived back at our home following the game, we discovered a young kitten had taken up squatters rights in our garage. [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.
Record: 10-3-1, 1st in AFC East Division ( Schedule and Results ) Coach: Don Shula (10-3-1) It was the Crimson Tide's 77th overall and 38th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). [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. [67] The next week, Alabama rallied from a 15-point deficit and defeated Tulane 2322 at New Orleans. 1 Nebraska, the Tigers going to the Sugar Bowl to meet Oklahoma. 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. 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. After Bill Davis connected on a 41-yard field goal, Johnny Musso scored on touchdown runs of 12 and six-yards in the victory. [16][31][32] Johnny Musso gave the Crimson Tide a 70 lead with his 17-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. [53] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Miami to 92. [20][21] Alabama then closed the game with an 11-yard Billy Sexton touchdown pass to Dexter Wood that made the final score 380. But when I think of great Alabama wins, it was the drama of the 1971 game. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 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. [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. Johnny Musso was in the hallway outside the Alabama training room testing a sore toe. Jan. 5. [58], In what was a No. [31] Against the Commodores, the Alabama defense forced their second shutout of the season win this 420 victory at Dudley Field. And so that was good to be able to see, that it really did happen., Former Alabama halfback Wilbur Jackson (80) is shown during a 1973 game vs. Tennessee. [19], After their victory over Southern Miss, Alabama moved into the No. They scored first on a seven-yard Charles Young touchdown run and next on a 37-yard Mike Rae field goal. At Knoxville, a 3613 loss to the Volunteers ended an eight-game winning streak for the Baby Tide. 1 versus No. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. [24][25] The 531 rushing yards made by Alabama were the most allowed by the Rebels' defense in school history. 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. No. On homecoming in Tuscaloosa, Alabama defeated Hurricanes 313 at Denny Stadium. 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. [53][54] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Auburn to 19161. The 1971 squad was notable for a pair of firsts in Alabama football history. [63][64] 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). 4 position and Tennessee into the No. [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. 4 position and LSU was in the No. [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. Jan. 3. [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]. More importantly, Alabama had African-American players on its varsity roster for the first time.
The seniors and juniors, those guys that had been there before, some of those guys were crying. The #16 Alabama Crimson Tide traveled to Los Angeles, CA to face the #5 USC Trojans in both teams' 1971 season opener. 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. [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]. ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 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. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Ellis Beck then extended their lead to 210 with his one-yard touchdown run prior to halftime. [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. Greg McElroy leading a desperation 15-play TD drive for a 26-21 win in 2009 to keep an undefeated, national championship season going. Do you have a sports website?
[35][36] The 73,828 in attendance set a new record for largest crowd in the history of Legion Field to date. Alabama football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant is shown with Wilbur Jackson, left, and John Mitchell, right, the school's first two African-American varsity football players. The 1972 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (variously "Alabama", "UA" or "Bama") represented the University of Alabama in the 1972 NCAA University Division football season.
Tickets Ticket Info. Previous Season Next Season. Roster includes most starters and key reserves. However, the Crimson Tide closed the game with 24 unanswered points for the 4110 win. [63] In the game, the Tigers had seven turnovers and both teams missed several scoring opportunities. Bill Davis kicked a 41-yard field goal for a little breathing room, and then Alabama sewed it up with Musso scoring on runs of 12 and 8 yards. 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. Even though the integration of the football program was already well under way by 1971, Coach Paul W. "Bear" Bryant knew that more dramatic changes were needed, especially if the Crimson Tide. 4 position and Tennessee into the No. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. [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. 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 Visit ESPN to view the Alabama Crimson Tide team roster for the current season Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. [68] After Danny Ridgeway gave the Baby Tide an early 70 lead, Tulane responded with the next 22 points and opened a 227 lead. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Alabama football quickly became a true meritocracy on the field. 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. 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. A 27-yard Bill Davis field goal in the second gave Alabama a 163 halftime lead. [38] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Tennessee to 24237. 1 Nebraska 386 to close the season in the Orange Bowl. Baseball Baseball: . 2 matchup for the national championship, Alabama was dominated by the Nebraska Cornhuskers 386 in the Orange Bowl. [52], As they entered their annual rivalry game against Auburn, Alabama moved into the No. [41] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Houston to 70. [53][54], After a scoreless third, the Crimson Tide scored 17 unanswered points in the fourth quarter and won 317. Although several African American students competed during spring practice in 1967, Wilbur Jackson became the first African American awarded a scholarship to play for Alabama, and he competed as a member of the freshman squad in 1970 and played for the varsity team in 1971. (Sound familiar?). Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? These players included: Prior to the 1972 NCAA University Division football season, NCAA rules prohibited freshmen from participating on the varsity team, and as such many schools fielded freshmen teams. Or write about sports? Alabama opened the season with an upset victory at USC. 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. 1971 NCAA University Division football season. Join our linker program. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. [40][41], Both teams then traded touchdowns in the second half en route to the 3420 Crimson Tide victory. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Auburn responded with a 31-yard Harry Unger touchdown pass to Terry Beasley in the second quarter that made the halftime score 147. 9 position in the AP Poll prior to their game against Southern Miss. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 6:01AM. 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. No. [39] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Houston to 70. 14 position in the AP Poll prior to their game at Legion Field. 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. [15] At the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Alabama upset the No. 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. [39], With their over the Vols, Alabama retained their No. 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. [21] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Florida to 115. 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. Whats his name? asked Dr. Terry Parker. [36] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Tennessee to 24237. 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. With both teams ranked in the top five, Alabama defeated Auburn 317 and captured the outright SEC football championship. [41], As they entered their game against Mississippi State, Alabama retained their No. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? In the official history of Alabama football, published by the university in 2000, Hunter wrote, "Coach Bryant . They didnt make a huge, big deal of it on Coach Bryants show, but you got a couple of clips of John playing. [67], In their final game of the season, before 15,000 fans at Cliff Hare Stadium, Alabama defeated Auburn 136. He finally settled on an oversized shoe on the foot with the injury and an inch or so of tongue depressors taped together and placed under Mussos foot to keep the toe elevated. 1971 Football Schedule. The score came on a 48-yard Kenneth Lyons touchdown pass to Elmer Allen in the second quarter. For the record, Birmingham returned Mayor George C. 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[23] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Florida to 115. 2021 | 2020 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 They extended it further to 170 early in the second quarter on an eight-yard Musso touchdown run. Or write about sports? [10][11], 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). 6 position in the AP Poll prior to their game against Vanderbilt.
[33][34] The 73,828 in attendance set a new record for largest crowd in the history of Legion Field to date. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Then, as now, it was serious, particularly for a running back. Starters are marked with an asterisk (*). [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). [64] 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. (Photo courtesy of the Paul W. Bryant Museum). Do you have a sports website?
Main Content Section. Baseball Baseball: Facebook Baseball: . With both teams ranked in the top five, Alabama defeated Auburn 317 and captured the outright SEC football championship. 4 position in the AP Poll for a fifth consecutive week. In the fourth, Bob McKinney scored on a 55-yard punt return and Johnny Sharpless scored on an 11-yard touchdown run. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Earlier this summer, city officials dedicated a downtown mural in his honor. [65] 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 injury is now known as turf-toe. [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. Two big changes came to Alabama football in 1971. [38][39] 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. John Mitchell, who made the team as a junior in 1971, was the first to actually play, eight . 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. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. The bowl games were already set for both teams, the Crimson Tide going to the Orange Bowl to play No. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. However, Navy responded with a 46-yard Brodhead touchdown pass to Ward Hill and next with a safety and took a 2321 lead. While the Crimson Tide finally fielded Black Players, they lost the National Championship to a well Integrated University of Nebraska team. 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