1972 Indiana State Sycamores football team
| 1972 Indiana State Sycamores football | |
|---|---|
| Conference | Independent |
| Record | 7–3 |
| Head coach | |
| Home stadium | Memorial Stadium |
The 1972 Indiana State Sycamores football team represented Indiana State University in the 1972 college football season. It was the final season for Head Coach Jerry Huntsman, in a Hall of Fame-worth collegiate career. He won his 5th Homecoming contest in front of a record crowd (17,230). The Sycamores finished the season on a 5-game winning streak, narrowly missing a bid to the Boardwalk Bowl; they outscored the opposition 236-141. Head coach Huntsman referred to it as his best team at Indiana State;[1] he would achieve a record of 43-24-1 (.632) over his 7-year ISU tenure. Three Sycamores were named All-Americans after the season; Bob Poss, (offensive guard) was selected for the Associated Press’ 2nd Team; Seniors Willie Lee (fullback) and John Karazsia (linebacker) were Honorable Mentions on the Associated Press team.
Lee staged a memorable senior campaign, establishing school records in yard rushing (957), touchdowns (13) and points (78). He had four 100+ yard rushing games, while the rest of the team combined for three. He led all Indiana collegiate players in scoring, while leading the Sycamores' rushing attack to a school record in rushing offense (2,647 yards). Lee was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers but would sign instead with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Junior Rick Murphy, a defensive back, led the nation in return yardage; he would go on to a career in the World Football League.
Schedule
| Date | Time | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 9 | 8 pm | at Cincinnati* |
| L 7–10 | 13,500 |
| September 16 | 2 pm | at Eastern Illinois* |
| W 17–14 | 7,500 |
| September 23 | 1:30 pm | at Evansville* | W 28–6 | 11,600 | |
| October 30 | 1:30 pm | Central Michigan* | L 0-34 | 9,725 | |
| October 7 | 8 pm | at ISU_Muncee (Rivalry)* | L 10-21 | 10,450 | |
| October 14 | 7:30 | at Illinois State* | W 32-8 | 10,000 | |
| October 21 | 8 pm | at Butler* | W 49-21 | 4,500 | |
| October 28 | 2 pm | at Western Illinois* | W 41-7 | 17,230 | |
| November 4 | 2 pm | at Akron* | W 21-17 | 7,200 | |
| November 18 | 8:30 pm | at Southern Illinois* | W 31-3 | 2,600 | |
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- Schedule Source:[2]
References
- ^ http://www.tribstar.com/sports/sports_columns/amey-takes-aim-a-weekend-to-remember-with-isu-s/article_6d127d96-4fe5-5b28-bb9a-ec1b8c095af9.html
- ^ DeLassus, David. "Indiana State Yearly Results: 1970–1974". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on July 29, 2014. Retrieved April 14, 2013.