Do you have a blog? [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. 1971 Miami Dolphins Roster & Players. [16][52][53] 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. Date Opponent Location Result Recap Notes Stats Photos Video; 9/10/71: at Southern California: Los Angeles, Calif. W, 17-10: Season Stats | Roster . Alabama football is home to 18 national championships, 32 conference titles and some of the best players to ever partake in college football. A 27-yard Bill Davis field goal in the second gave Alabama a 163 halftime lead. [65] The next week, Alabama rallied from a 15-point deficit and defeated Tulane 2322 at New Orleans. Ellis Beck scored on a one-yard run and Terry Davis threw a nine-yard touchdown pass to Jim Simmons in the third quarter. They were taught better, so they could learn to compete at a high level. And it just happened that, for the African-American community, football is so important. Alabama opened the season with an upset victory at USC. [67], In their final game of the season, before 15,000 fans at Cliff Hare Stadium, Alabama defeated Auburn 136. It was the Crimson Tide's 77th overall and 38th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). [13][14] Neither team scored in the second half as both defenses created several turnovers and Alabama won 1710. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 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. [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. [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. Miami Dolphins. 1 Nebraska, the Tigers going to the Sugar Bowl to meet Oklahoma. [17], After their victory over USC, Alabama moved into the No. 18 position in the AP Poll prior to their match-up at Baton Rouge. 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. [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. 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[20][21], The four touchdowns scored by Musso on the ground set a new school record for rushing touchdowns. Bear Bryant surprised the Trojans by unveiling the Wishbone set which. [20] In their home opener, Alabama played 62 different players and defeated the Southerners 426 at Denny Stadium. 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. [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. They extended it further to 170 early in the second quarter on an eight-yard Musso touchdown run. [57][58] 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. [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. Alabama opened the season with an upset victory at USC. [40][41], Both teams then traded touchdowns in the second half en route to the 3420 Crimson Tide victory. [38][39] 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. 2 matchup for the national championship, Alabama was dominated by the Nebraska Cornhuskers 386 in the Orange Bowl. [24][25] The 531 rushing yards made by Alabama were the most allowed by the Rebels' defense in school history. 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. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. After their victory over Mississippi State, Alabama retained their No. 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. 4 position in the AP Poll for a fifth consecutive week. The bowl games were already set for both teams, the Crimson Tide going to the Orange Bowl to play No. [51] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Miami to 92. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. But Musso had been on crutches for three weeks, and no one knew until pregame warmups whether he would be able to be effective. [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. Greg McElroy leading a desperation 15-play TD drive for a 26-21 win in 2009 to keep an undefeated, national championship season going. [63], Template:Southeastern Conference football champions. 4 position and LSU was in the No. Brandon Miller Named to the John R. Wooden Award Midseason Top 25 Watch List Presented by Wendy's. Jan. 4. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 6 position in the AP Poll prior to their game against Vanderbilt. [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. We present them here for purely educational purposes. [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. No. [29] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Ole Miss to 2252. 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. [22][23] All four came on the ground with a pair from one-yard out, a three-yard run and a five-yard run. Alabama: 1971: Scott Hunter: QB: Alabama: 1971: Mike Fanucci: DL: Arizona State: 1971: J.D . [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. [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. Earlier this summer, city officials dedicated a downtown mural in his honor. [11][12][14] 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. In their rival game, the Crimson Tide ended a four-game losing streak to the Vols with their 3215 victory. Bryant was no less committed to integrating his program than he was to the wishbone, by all indications. 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 77th overall and 38th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). [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. 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. [22] Against the Gators, Johnny Musso scored four rushing touchdowns en route to a 380 shutout at Florida Field. [29][30], Alabama closed the game with a pair of touchdowns in each of the final two quarters and won 420. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 1 Nebraska 386 to close the season in the Orange Bowl. The 1971 squad was notable for a pair of firsts in Alabama football history. [16][17] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Southern Miss to 1221. [38][39], Both teams then traded touchdowns in the second half en route to the 3420 Crimson Tide victory. [53] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Miami to 92. 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. 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. Or write about sports? 3 position and the Tigers were in the No. 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. [68] Alabama then rallied for the 2322 victory behind a pair of Bob Holmes touchdown runs and a pair of Ralph Stokes two-point conversions in the fourth quarter. His favorite target, Terry Beasley, was also an All-America. [35][36] Tennessee responded in the fourth with a nine-yard Watson touchdown run that cut the Alabama lead to 2215. [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. [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). Several players that were varsity lettermen from the 1971 squad were drafted into the National Football League (NFL) in the 1972, 1973 and 1974 drafts. 1971. 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. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Thursday, March 2, 6:51AM. Musso was an unknown quality leading up to the game. [48][49] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against LSU to 21104. [15], After their victory over USC, Alabama moved into the No. The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his 24th year, and played their home games at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa and Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama. Auburn responded with a 31-yard Harry Unger touchdown pass to Terry Beasley in the second quarter that made the halftime score 147. 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. [44][45], State cut the Alabama lead to 1710 on an 88-yard Frank Dowsing punt return in the third. By that point, the wishbone was going so great guns that starters was kind of a misnomer because they played three complete teams. 5 position in the AP Poll prior to the first top five match-up in the Iron Bowl. Install the latest free Adobe Acrobat Reader and use the download link below. [67] The next week, Alabama rallied from a 15-point deficit and defeated Tulane 2322 at New Orleans. 4 position in the AP Poll. [42][43], State cut the Alabama lead to 1710 on an 88-yard Frank Dowsing punt return in the third. [26] Looking to avenge the 4823 loss from the previous season, the Crimson Tide defeated the Rebels 406 at Legion Field. Previous Season Next Season. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. [31][32] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Vanderbilt to 28174. [31][32], Alabama closed the game with a pair of touchdowns in each of the final two quarters and won 420. [27] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Ole Miss to 2252. 4 position in the AP Poll for a fifth consecutive week. For the record, Birmingham returned Mayor George C. Siebels Jr. to office in 1971. . 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). All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. [44][45] The Bulldogs then made the halftime score 173 behind a 41-yard Glenn Ellis field goal at the end of the second. That was still the score going to the fourth quarter, but thats when Alabama put it away. [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. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 4 position and Tennessee into the No. [18] In their home opener, Alabama played 62 different players and defeated the Golden Eagles 426 at Denny Stadium. [42][43] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Mississippi State to 43103. [65] The Baby Tide opened the season with a 2823 victory over Navy at Annapolis. 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. Do you have a blog? I remember over the next three years that I was there, when we had a team prayer, Coach Bryant only prayed maybe four times. With both teams ranked in the top five, Alabama defeated Auburn 317 and captured the outright SEC football championship. : [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. Events . [9], 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. [11][12], USC responds with ten unanswered points and made the halftime score 1710. 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. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. [45], After their victory over Mississippi State, Alabama retained their No. 2 matchup for the national championship, Alabama was dominated by the Nebraska Cornhuskers 386 in the Orange Bowl. [56], In what was a No. Or write about sports? 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. 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. [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]. [69], In their final game of the season, before 15,000 fans at Cliff Hare Stadium, Alabama defeated Auburn 136. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. [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. [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. Led by Archie Manning, the Rebels defeated the Crimson Tide 48-23 after a 22-point fourth quarter at Jackson. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? [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). 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. [52][53] 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. 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 University of Alabama Athletics. They extended it further to 170 early in the second quarter on an eight-yard Musso touchdown run. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. [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. Baseball Baseball: . No. This was also Ole Miss' last all-white varsity team. 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. We present them here for purely educational purposes. (Photo courtesy of the Paul W. Bryant Museum). After Bill Davis connected on a 41-yard field goal, Johnny Musso scored on touchdown runs of 12 and six-yards in the victory. [54], As they entered their annual rivalry game against Auburn, Alabama moved into the No. All rights reserved. College Football Team Media Guides. Print; Grid; Text; 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. Others would say he was the best quarterback at Legion Field in that Alabama-Auburn game. All rights reserved (About Us). See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. [57][58] Nebraska stormed out to a 280 halftime lead after they scored a pair of touchdowns in the first two quarters. 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. 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. 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