If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. A 27-yard Bill Davis field goal in the second gave Alabama a 163 halftime lead. [69] The Vols tied the game 77 early in the second quarter on a 35-yard Condredge Holloway touchdown pass to John Yarbrough. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. On Sept. 10, 1971, the Crimson Tide unleashed the wishbone offense on unsuspecting USC. 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. [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 following chart identifies the NCAA-recognized consensus All-Americans for the year 1971 and displays which first-team designations they received. [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. [28] Looking to avenge the 4823 loss from the previous season, the Crimson Tide defeated the Rebels 406 at Legion Field. 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. Main Navigation Menu. Now that opportunity go to Alabama was there for us.. [13][14] Neither team scored in the second half as both defenses created several turnovers and Alabama won 1710. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. [46] At Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, the visiting Crimson Tide did not allow an offensive touchdown and defeated the Bulldogs 4110. By 1975, Alabama had 20 Black players on its roster. Season Stats | Roster | Superlatives Date Opponent Location Result Recap Notes Stats Photos Video 9/15/73 vs. . (); : 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. [66], 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. It was the Crimson Tide's 78th overall season and 39th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). (Photo courtesy of the Paul W. Bryant Museum). There is still work to do, said Stokes, now a successful businessman in Atlanta whose own memoir One of the First, was published earlier this year. The #16 Alabama Crimson Tide traveled to Los Angeles, CA to face the #5 USC Trojans in both teams' 1971 season opener. In those days it was a sprained toe. [13][14], USC responds with ten unanswered points and made the halftime score 1710. [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. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Season Stats | Roster . [13] At the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Alabama upset the No. This was also Ole Miss' last all-white varsity team. [35][36] Tennessee responded in the fourth with a nine-yard Watson touchdown run that cut the Alabama lead to 2215. [28], After their victory over Ole Miss, Alabama moved into the No. 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. [35][36], Early in the third, the Crimson Tide extended their lead to 227 behind a 16-yard Terry Davis touchdown pass to Bailey. [24] Against the Gators, Johnny Musso scored four rushing touchdowns en route to a 380 shutout at Florida Field. [68] 4 position and LSU was in the No. [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. Schedule Roster [ edit] Team players drafted into the NFL [ edit] [1] References [ edit] ^ "1972 NFL Draft Listing - Pro-Football-Reference.com". [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. 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. Do you have a blog? 5 position in the AP Poll prior to the first top five match-up in the Iron Bowl. Archived from the original on 2007-12-21. Bryant was no less committed to integrating his program than he was to the wishbone, by all indications. Deas, Tommy (September 10, 2013). [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 remember over the next three years that I was there, when we had a team prayer, Coach Bryant only prayed maybe four times. [52][53] 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. [63] After a scoreless first half, Auburn scored their only points on a 48-yard Mike Fuller touchdown reception in the third quarter. 4 position in the AP Poll. 4 position in the AP Poll prior to their game against Houston. 1 Nebraska, the Tigers going to the Sugar Bowl to meet Oklahoma. 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. Charitable Giving Turkey Bowl Classic Charity Golf Fellowship of Christian Athletes Senior Bowl Scout School NFL Flag Football Yellawood Community . We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Baseball Baseball: Facebook Baseball: . [44] At Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, the visiting Crimson Tide did not allow an offensive touchdown and defeated the Bulldogs 4110. 6 position in the AP Poll prior to their game against Vanderbilt. They didnt make a huge, big deal of it on Coach Bryants show, but you got a couple of clips of John playing. 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). ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Crimson Tide trainer Jim Goostree was with him, watching the tortured gait of Bamas All-America left halfback. And then we watched Coach Bryants (television) show that aired on Sunday afternoons. [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. 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. (); : John Mitchell, who made the team as a junior in 1971, was the first to actually play, eight . (Photo courtesy of the Paul W. Bryant Museum). 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. Visit ESPN to view the Alabama Crimson Tide team roster for the current season All rights reserved. But when I think of great Alabama wins, it was the drama of the 1971 game. And because they succeeded so immediately and so fully as both players and students at Alabama, it made the transition easier for those who came behind them. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. [20][21] All four came on the ground with a pair from one-yard out, a three-yard run and a five-yard run. The only exceptions were slot receiver Slade Bolden, who is white, and linebacker Henry Too Too, who is of Polynesian ancestry. They play their home games at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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. (Photo courtesy of the Paul W. Bryant Museum). 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. Men's Basketball. Two big changes came to Alabama football 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. Bamas 28-17 win in 1981 to make Tide Coach Paul Bryant the all-time winningest coach. Main Header. Do you have a blog? Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? [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. [16][44][45] 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. That was still the score going to the fourth quarter, but thats when Alabama put it away. [16][31][32] Johnny Musso gave the Crimson Tide a 70 lead with his 17-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. [19], After their victory over Southern Miss, Alabama moved into the No. [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. 4 position in the AP Poll for a fifth consecutive week. We present them here for purely educational purposes. [16][55][56] Alabama took a 140 lead behind first quarter touchdown runs of six and 11-yards by Terry Davis. Do you have a sports website? 5 position in the AP Poll prior to the first top five match-up in the Iron Bowl. Do you have a sports website? He rose to the title of assistant head coach in 2007. [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. [68] After Danny Ridgeway gave the Baby Tide an early 70 lead, Tulane responded with the next 22 points and opened a 227 lead. 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 . Previous Season Next Season. [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. [57][58], Alabama then scored their only points on a three-yard Terry Davis touchdown run in the third and made the score 286. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 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. . Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Season Stats | Roster | Superlatives. 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. 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. [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. [45], After their victory over Mississippi State, Alabama retained their No. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. The first were Wilbur Jackson and John Mitchell. [42] Although the Cougars outgained the Crimson Tide by over 100 total yards, Alabama won 3420 at Denny Stadium. [66], At Knoxville, a 3613 loss to the Volunteers ended an eight-game winning streak for the Baby Tide. Whats his name? asked Dr. Terry Parker. [16][17], The Crimson Tide extended their lead further to 350 with third quarter touchdowns scored on a four-yard Joe LaBue run and a 25-yard Benny Rippetoe pass to William Wood. Alabamas time of possession advantage was 41 minutes to 18 minutes. 8 position in the AP Poll prior to their game against Florida. Ellis Beck scored on a one-yard run and Terry Davis threw a nine-yard touchdown pass to Jim Simmons in the third quarter. [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. 1971 Miami Dolphins Roster & Players. 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. Jan. 5. And there have been some that have been exceptional. [67] The next week, Alabama rallied from a 15-point deficit and defeated Tulane 2322 at New Orleans. Led by Archie Manning, the Rebels defeated the Crimson Tide 48-23 after a 22-point fourth quarter at Jackson. [67] 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. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. [44][45] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Mississippi State to 43103.[47]. [22] Against the Gators, Johnny Musso scored four rushing touchdowns en route to a 380 shutout at Florida Field. Alabama won, 31-7. [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. Do you have a blog? [34], After their victory at Vanderbilt, Alabama moved into the No. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. [55][56], After a scoreless third, the Crimson Tide scored 17 unanswered points in the fourth quarter and won 317. 1971 NCAA University Division football season, 1971 All-Atlantic Coast Conference football team, 1971 All-Big Eight Conference football team, 1971 All-Big Ten Conference football team, 1971 All-Pacific-8 Conference football team, 1971 All-Southwest Conference football team, "Walker, Majors All-Americans on Two Teams", "FWAA All-America Since 1944: The All-Time Team", "Arneson Named To Team: Sporting News Picks UA Star", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1971_College_Football_All-America_Team&oldid=1105114212, Articles with unsourced statements from February 2016, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 18 August 2022, at 16:03. The Tide and Tigers were approaching the final regular season game, and for the first time in history both were undefeated. [18][19] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Southern Miss to 1221. [29][30], Alabama closed the game with a pair of touchdowns in each of the final two quarters and won 420. 7 position in the AP Poll prior to their game against Ole Miss. The 1971 Auburn Tigers football team represented Auburn University in the 1971 NCAA University Division football season. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. (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. 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. [40][41], Both teams then traded touchdowns in the second half en route to the 3420 Crimson Tide victory. [11] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Southern Cal to 31. [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. 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. The score came on a 48-yard Kenneth Lyons touchdown pass to Elmer Allen in the second quarter. [52], As they entered their annual rivalry game against Auburn, Alabama moved into the No. [56], In what was a No. In their rival game, the Crimson Tide ended a four-game losing streak to the Vols with their 3215 victory. Alabama opened the season with an upset victory at USC. But over time, the transition happened to where schools evaluated talent and players based on the abilities that they could bring to their program. [31] Against the Commodores, the Alabama defense forced their second shutout of the season win this 420 victory at Dudley Field. Alabama unveiled the wishbone offense on unsuspecting USC that Friday night, building an early lead before holding on for a 17-10 victory. [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. 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. [57][58] The loss brought Alabama's all-time record against Nebraska to 21.[59]. 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. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. After their victory over Mississippi State, Alabama retained their No. [44][45] The Bulldogs then made the halftime score 173 behind a 41-yard Glenn Ellis field goal at the end of the second. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. 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. [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. [14][24][25] 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. Adding to the history, Auburn quarterback Pat Sullivan had been awarded the Heisman Trophy the week before the Tigers were to meet the Tide. [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). [66] After Danny Ridgeway gave the Baby Tide an early 70 lead, Tulane responded with the next 22 points and opened a 227 lead. 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 [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. However, Navy responded with a 46-yard Brodhead touchdown pass to Ward Hill and next with a safety and took a 2321 lead. And I watched that to actually see some of the replays. [40] Although the Cougars outgained the Crimson Tide by over 100 total yards, Alabama won 3420 at Denny Stadium. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. [25], After their victory over Florida, Alabama moved into the No. 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. In Breaking Barriers, African-American Crimson Tide predecessors such as Pugh and Ozzie Newsome as well as white teammates alike sung the praises of Mitchell and Jackson. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. [51], As they entered their game against Miami, Alabama retained their No. [20][21] Alabama then closed the game with an 11-yard Billy Sexton touchdown pass to Dexter Wood that made the final score 380. Join our linker program. Contents 1 Season 1.1 Schedule 2 Roster Find out more. With both teams ranked in the top five, Alabama defeated Auburn 317 and captured the outright SEC football championship. He would later say that Davis was a magician in running the wishbone triple option. [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. [24][25] The 531 rushing yards made by Alabama were the most allowed by the Rebels' defense in school history. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? [54], As they entered their annual rivalry game against Auburn, Alabama moved into the No. In the fourth, Bob McKinney scored on a 55-yard punt return and Johnny Sharpless scored on an 11-yard touchdown run. [13][14] The victory was also the 200th career win for Alabama head coach Bear Bryant. I dont think there were very many Black athletes playing in the South. 4 position in the AP Poll for a fifth consecutive week. [42][43] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Mississippi State to 43103. [53] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Miami to 92. 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. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. [65] The Baby Tide opened the season with a 2823 victory over Navy at Annapolis. 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. Main Content Section. [23], After their victory over Florida, Alabama moved into the No. [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. [32], After their victory at Vanderbilt, Alabama moved into the No. Mitchell was elected as a team captain in 1972, an honor Jackson repeated the following season. No. 7/7 Alabama Hosts Kentucky at Coleman Coliseum. 18 position in the AP Poll prior to their match-up at Baton Rouge. Do you have a sports website? 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. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 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. 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. [48][49] 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. Find out more. 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. 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