1972 Indiana State Sycamores football team

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.

1972 Indiana State Sycamores football
ConferenceIndependent
1972 record7–3
Head coachJerry Huntsman
Home stadiumMemorial Stadium

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
DateTimeOpponentSiteResultAttendance
September 98 pmat Cincinnati*
L 7–1013,500
September 162 pmat Eastern Illinois*
W 17–147,500
September 231:30 pmat Evansville*
W 28–611,600
October 301:30 pmCentral Michigan*
L 0-349,725
October 78 pmat ISU_Muncee (Rivalry)*
L 10-2110,450
October 147:30at Illinois State*
W 32-810,000
October 218 pmat Butler*
W 49-214,500
October 282 pmat Western Illinois*
W 41-717,230
November 42 pmat Akron*
W 21-177,200
November 188:30 pmat Southern Illinois*
W 31-32,600
  • 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. Archived from the original on July 29, 2014. Retrieved April 14, 2013.
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