By 1975, Alabama had 20 Black players on its roster. 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. 2 matchup for the national championship, Alabama was dominated by the Nebraska Cornhuskers 386 in the Orange Bowl. [57][58], Alabama then scored their only points on a three-yard Terry Davis touchdown run in the third and made the score 286. [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. This column lists the number of selectors choosing the player as a first-team All-American as follows: official selectors/other selectors/total selectors. [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. In 1968, Texas head coach Darrell Royal and his offensive coordinator Emory Bellard introduced what would become known as the wishbone offense. (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. No. [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. [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. (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.). The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 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. [40] Although the Cougars outgained the Crimson Tide by over 100 total yards, Alabama won 3420 at Denny Stadium. That 1971 season had begun with Bama in the return game to USC, a Tide win that shocked the college football world.). [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. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 4 position in the AP Poll for a fifth consecutive week. However, Navy responded with a 46-yard Brodhead touchdown pass to Ward Hill and next with a safety and took a 2321 lead. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. [59][60] Nebraska stormed out to a 280 halftime lead after they scored a pair of touchdowns in the first two quarters. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. [65] In the game, the Tigers had seven turnovers and both teams missed several scoring opportunities.[65]. [59][60] The loss brought Alabama's all-time record against Nebraska to 21.[61]. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. [39] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Houston to 70. 7 position in the AP Poll prior to their game against Ole Miss. [63] After a scoreless first half, Auburn scored their only points on a 48-yard Mike Fuller touchdown reception in the third quarter. 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. They enter this season as the defending AAC champions. Events . Ralph Stokes then a freshman halfback who had signed with Alabama a year after Jackson and a few months after Mitchell remembers listening on the radio, and later watching highlight shows to prove to himself that what he was hearing was real young Black men were actually playing for the Crimson Tide. They play their home games at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana. 4 position in the AP Poll prior to their game against Houston. [68] Interestingly, many considered Sullivan to be only the second best player for Auburn. Starters are marked with an asterisk (*). Learn more and register, College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. 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Ken Stablers 47-yard run in the mud for a 10-7 win in 1967. American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Roster includes most starters and key reserves. 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. His favorite target, Terry Beasley, was also an All-America. 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. 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Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? [27] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Ole Miss to 2252. University of Alabama Athletics. 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. However, the Crimson Tide closed the game with 24 unanswered points for the 4110 win. [24][25] The 531 rushing yards made by Alabama were the most allowed by the Rebels' defense in school history. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. As we have noted in the past, any Alabama win over Auburn is a good one. [65] After a scoreless first half, Auburn scored their only points on a 48-yard Mike Fuller touchdown reception in the third quarter. Alabama opened the season with an upset victory at USC. 7/7 Alabama Hosts Kentucky at Coleman Coliseum. Find out more. That opened it up for all the young Black athletes that was growing up in the state of Alabama, growing up in the South. Baseball Baseball: . 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. [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. Two big changes came to Alabama football in 1971. They scored first on a seven-yard Charles Young touchdown run and next on a 37-yard Mike Rae field goal. We present them here for purely educational purposes. 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. The first were Wilbur Jackson and John Mitchell. Alabama football is home to 18 national championships, 32 conference titles and some of the best players to ever partake in college football. All rights reserved. [42][43] The Bulldogs then made the halftime score 173 behind a 41-yard Glenn Ellis field goal at the end of the second. If it wasnt the game that changed college football, it was definitely the one that changed Alabama football. Earlier this summer, city officials dedicated a downtown mural in his honor. [11] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Southern Cal to 31. [19], After their victory over Southern Miss, Alabama moved into the No. [63], Template:Southeastern Conference football champions. [14][53][54] Alabama took a 140 lead behind first quarter touchdown runs of six and 11-yards by Terry Davis. [30], After their victory over Ole Miss, Alabama moved into the No. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 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. [43], As they entered their game against Mississippi State, Alabama retained their No. Freshman "Baby Tide" roster: Danny Ridgeway/QB/#10, Mark Prudhomme/QB/#11, Duffy Boles/HB/#20, Ricky Davis/HB/#21, Mike Washington/HB/#24, James Taylor/FLK/#25, Bob Holmes/FB/#30, Randy Billingsley/HB/#31, Steve Ford/HB/#40, Mike Riley/HB/#41, Ralph Stokes/HB/#42, Gary Yelvington/HB/#43, Drew Cook/HB/#44, Ray Maxwell/LB/#45, Dwight Brown/LB/#46, Dennis Durrance/LB/#48, Mike Dubose/LB/#50, Dudley Sheppard/C/#51, Robert Brophy/E/#53, James Braasch/LB/#57, Steve Kulback/G/#60, Richard Whitley/G/#62, John Lewis/G/#63, Rodney Brown/G/#64, Rudy Wooten/T/#70, Barry McGee/T/#71, David Hagan/T/#72, John Hollis/T/#73, David Capan/T/#74, Lamar Langley/T/#75, Randy Hall/T/#76, Bob Bryan/T/#77, Rick Meadows/T/#78, Ronnie Barnes/E/#80, Terry Mager/E/#81, Joe Dale Harris/E/#82, Gene Lunceford/E/#83, Tom Nelson/E/#84, Glenn Turley/E/#85, Sylvester Croom/C/#87. In the fourth, Bob McKinney scored on a 55-yard punt return and Johnny Sharpless scored on an 11-yard touchdown run. 5 Trojans 1710 on a Friday night to open the 1971 season. [50] Playing in a regionally televised game on ABC, Alabama defeated the Tigers 147 at Tiger Stadium. Find out more. A 27-yard Bill Davis field goal in the second gave Alabama a 163 halftime lead. The official 1971 Football schedule for the University of Alabama Crimson Tide. The 1971 squad was notable for a pair of firsts in Alabama football history. 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. All rights reserved. [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. The 1971 squad was notable for a pair of firsts in Alabama football history. And there have been some that have been exceptional. [16][55][56] Alabama took a 140 lead behind first quarter touchdown runs of six and 11-yards by Terry Davis. 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. Find out more. [18][19] 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. 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 [66] After Danny Ridgeway gave the Baby Tide an early 70 lead, Tulane responded with the next 22 points and opened a 227 lead. [44][45] Fourth quarter points were scored on a 33-yard Bill Davis field goal, touchdowns on runs of one-yard by Johnny Musso and 16-yards by David Knapp and on a one-yard Terry Davis pass to Glenn Woodruff. (); : [51] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Miami to 92. [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. 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. For the record, Birmingham returned Mayor George C. Siebels Jr. to office in 1971. . Jan. 5. 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. Then, as now, it was serious, particularly for a running back. 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. [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. And so they became players that Southeastern Conference schools and so many teams would recruit because they were trained well, they knew the game, they were smart enough to learn all the systems. [24][25] Alabama responded with an 11-yard Terry Davis touchdown pass to David Bailey that made the halftime score 136. Moments later after an Auburn punt, the Tide drove deep into Tigers territory, with Davis running 11 yards for the score. Do you have a blog? [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. 7/7 Alabama Defense Stifles Ole Miss in 84-62 Win Over the Rebels. [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. 18 position in the AP Poll prior to their match-up at Baton Rouge. Mal Moore had moved from coaching the secondary to being the quarterback coach in that first season. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [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. 8 position in the AP Poll prior to their game against Florida. 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 . The Tide and Tigers were approaching the final regular season game, and for the first time in history both were undefeated. [41], As they entered their game against Mississippi State, Alabama retained their No. [16][22][23] 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Join our linker program. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. : I dont think there were very many Black athletes playing in the South. I felt like I could have been the next Wilbur Jackson. [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. "Bryant's 100th birthday: The wishbone September 10, 2013". 1971 also marked the first season the Crimson Tide utilized the wishbone offense that Alabama became noted for throughout the remainder of Bryant's tenure as head coach at Alabama. 18 position in the AP Poll prior to their match-up at Baton Rouge. 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. [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. 55-Yard punt return and Johnny Sharpless scored on a seven-yard Charles Young run. 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