1972 Indiana State Sycamores football team

1972 Indiana State Sycamores football
Conference Independent
1972 record 7–3
Head coach Jerry Huntsman
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 Opponent Site Result
September 9 8 pm at Cincinnati Bearcats* Memorial Stadium • Terre Haute, IN L 7–10   13,500
September 16 2 pm at Eastern Illinois* Lincoln Field • Charleston, IL W 17–14   7,500
September 23 1:30 pm at Evansville* Memorial Stadium • Terre Haute, IN W 28–6   11,600
October 30 1:30 pm Central Michigan* Kelly/Shorts Stadium • Mt. Pleasant, MI L 0-34   9,725
October 7 8 pm at ISU_Muncee (Rivalry)* Memorial State • Terre Haute, IN L 10-21   10,450
October 14 7:30 at Illinois State* Hancock Stadium • Normal, IL W 32-8   10,000
October 21 8 pm at Butler* Memorial Stadium • Terre Haute, IN W 49-21   4,500
October 28 2 pm at Western Illinois*dagger Memorial Stadium • Terre Haute, IN W 41-7   17,230
November 4 2 pm at Akron* Memorial Stadium • Terre Haute, IN W 21-17   7,200
November 18 8:30 pm at Southern Illinois* McAndrew Stadium • Carbondale, IL W 31-3   2,600
*Non-conference game. daggerHomecoming. #Rankings from The Sports Network FCS Poll released prior to game. All times are in Eastern Time.
  • Schedule Source:[2]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.tribstar.com/sports/sports_columns/amey-takes-aim-a-weekend-to-remember-with-isu-s/article_6d127d96-4fe5-5b28-bb9a-ec1b8c095af9.html
  2. ↑ DeLassus, David. "Indiana State Yearly Results: 1970–1974". College Football Data Warehouse. Retrieved April 14, 2013.
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