1979 alabama football record book

Stats and information from the 2011 alabama record book and aol. Only two teams have come within 50 yards of alabama s average since the record went into the books. Only two teams have come within 50 yards of alabamas average since the record went into the books. The old saying, records are made to be broken does not apply to these ten alabama football records that will never be broken. In addition to the 15 claimed by the alabama program, the official ncaa football records book has cited 5 additional championship years for which a case could be made for alabama to hold the title. Football is a team sport and the records of teams are more. Alabama football record book complete record book media information contents 1 quick factscoaching staff. The 2015 alabama crimson tide football team represented the university of alabama in the 2015 ncaa division i fbs football season.

Smiths station 7, 2015 free kick 60 evan mcpherson, fort payne vs. Brewer, 2017 longest fg in state history from snap and hold 60 michael proctor, pelham 39 vs. Special research credits to tom canterbury, creg stephenson and chris. Dave campbells texas football maintains the states most widely respected and cited texas high school football record book. The first record on our list and the exception mentioned above is not in the alabama football record book but it is recorded in the game records. The official 2019 football schedule for the university of alabama crimson tide. The alabama crimson tide finished the 1979 season with a perfect 120 record, with six wins coming in sec games. This only occurs in those instances where a committee or volunteer has taken it upon themselves to. Between 1970 1979, the crimson tide was one of the most dominant teams in college football. Playing as a member of the southeastern conference sec, the team was led by head coach johnny majors, in his third year, and played their home games at neyland stadium. Ranking the best alabama crimson tide football players of all. According to the official ncaa 2009 division i football records book.

Fifa mens world cup fifa womens world cup mens european football championship womens european football championship africa cup of nations womens african football championship asian cup womens asian cup copa america south america sudamericano femenino south america womens concacaf gold cup north america concacaf womens gold cup. Sep 27, 2019 maxpreps presents hall, failauga and spegal among the list of the alltime leading rushers from each state. Popular alabama football books goodreads share book. Amari cooper only needed three seasons to rewrite the record book and establish himself as a program. As a chemistry major at san jose state in the mid1950s, nelson tennis thought his future endeavors revolved around the world of science, but all he seemed to talk about was sports, especially california high school sports. Get the schedule and results of lsu football from 1970 to 1979. Stephenson played an integral role in the 1978 and 1979. It was the crimson tides 85th overall and 46th season as a member of the southeastern conference sec. The 1977 alabama crimson tide football team variously alabama, ua or bama represented the university of alabama in the 1977 ncaa division i football season.

Alabama football record book university of alabama athletics. Ten alabama football records that will never be broken. Alabama crimson tide football record by year college football. Junior was a crimson tide standout for four seasons, 19771980. In fact, only 22 state associations post a record book on their respective websites. The 1975 alabama crimson tide football team variously alabama, ua or bama represented the university of alabama in the 1975 ncaa division i football season. The alabama crimson tide football team began play in 1892. Chronicling over 110 years of california high school sports. Alabama football record book complete record book media information contents 1 quick factscoaching staff 2 media information 3 alabama.

Alltime high school football rushing leaders from each state. The ncaa recognizes only 12 times since 1900, however, that alabama was a national poll champion going into their. Here you will find tournament results and records for all of our state championships. Feb 22, 2012 alabama crimson tide football alabama football. The tide were unanimous sec champions and defeated arkansas 249 in the sugar bowl. Auburn watch and listen as legendary tide players and coaches give their unique perspective on both the game and the 1970 season. How bear bryant and the 1966 alabama crimson tide were denied college footballs most elusive prize hardcover by. A 249 victory over arkansas capped a 120 season and national championship, alabamas sixth wire service national title. The 1979 alabama football season new, 26 comments the 1979 team lost their star quarterback and running back plus three big legends from the defense and still repeated. The alabama crimson tide football team is one of the oldest programs in the country. How bear bryant and the 1966 alabama crimson tide were denied college football s most elusive prize hardcover by. List of alabama crimson tide football seasons wikipedia.

One, not every state has a state association record book that tracks alltime records. Huntington, wv, 11659 38 lemar northington trigg county vs. The following pages have been posted on the ihsa web site since its inception in january 1996. Alabama crimson tide american football wiki fandom. Ahsfhs article series the best of the best in alabama high school football over the past 100 seasons. The ncaa football records books were separated into two different publications one for division i and one for division ii and iii from 2004 through 2010. The 1979 tennessee volunteers football team variously tennessee, ut or the vols represented the university of tennessee in the 1979 ncaa division ia football season. Alabama is arguably the most successful and most prestigious college football program in history, shaped by proud players wearing the crimson and white and molded by hugely successful coaches.

Mountain brook 16, 1991free kick 59 kevin gentle, guntersville vs. The associated press ap ranks alabama 5th alltime in total appearances in the ap poll. Alabama leads the sec west division with nine appearances in the sec championship game, and has a winning record against every sec team. According to the official ncaa 2009 division i football records book, during. Season stats roster superlatives date opponent location result recap notes stats photos video 9879 at. Rk, year, conf, w, l, t, pct, srs, sos, ap pre, ap high, ap post, coaches, bowl, notes.

The 2017 university of alabama football record book was produced by the staff of the ua athletics communications office. It was the crimson tides 81st overall and 42nd season as a member of the southeastern conference sec. It was the crimson tides 83rd overall and 44th season as a member of the southeastern conference sec. He played on two national championship teams 1978, 1979 and was a unanimous allamerican in 1980. Conference series records alltime winning streaks alltime losing streaks team vs. The official 1998 football records book ncaa football records book by national collegiate athletic association aug 1, 1998. See vintage photographs and enjoy interviews with players and coaches. Dec 19, 2018 great moments in alabama high school football history the tuscaloosa black bears were considered one of the best programs in the nation from 19251931. It marked the crimson tides 121st overall season, 82nd as a member of the southeastern conference sec and its 24th within the sec western division. The fabled bama coach concluded his tidecareer with a 232469 record. The content and format of the pages may vary from year to year. Bryant won 6 national championships at alabama, was named national coach of the year 3 times, sec coach of the year 10 times and was inducted into the national football foundation college football hall of fame in 1986. In crimson nation, voice of the crimson tide eli gold shares what he sees as the greatest moments that shaped the alabama football program. These links direct the user to the division i publications only during that time period.

Team winning streaks conference championship games win charts bowl games pick a team pick a year is my team better than yours. Winsipedia database and infographics of alabama crimson tide vs. With 887 official wins in over 120 seasons of football, alabama ranks sixth alltime in winloss records in the ncaa. Some images may be missing and some links may no longer work. The 1979 alabama crimson tide football team variously alabama, ua or bama represented the university of alabama in the 1979 ncaa division ia football season. The entrance to the press box is through the press elevator, located near gate 11. Virginia tech hokies football series history and alltime records, national championships, conference championships, bowl games, wins, bowl record, allamericans, heisman winners, and nfl draft picks. View film footage from some unforgettable moments in alabama football history. In some cases, you will find a few sports with regular season performance records as well. Individual football records last updated september 9, 2015.