American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Find out more. Print. The Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League ended the 1976 season with a record of 10 wins and 4 losses, finishing first in the NFL's Central Division of the American Football Conference. BORN: BIRTHPLACE: 16: Kevyn Adams, C: 6-2: 195: Oct. 8, 1974 : 26: Dan Boyle, D: 5-11 All rights reserved. In the first game of the 1976 season, the Panthers faced off against Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. Everything, he said, was synchronized. Click the images below to be taken into the library and back to another era. The 1976 Pittsburgh Panthers football team represented the University of Pittsburgh in the 1976 NCAA Division I football season and is recognized as a consensus national champion. : George Perles (Defensive Line), Dan Radakovich (Offensive Line), Lionel Taylor (Receivers) and Woody Widenhofer (Linebackers), Founder/Principal Owner/President: Art Rooney. This college football 1970s season article is a stub. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data.
Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. On November 6, the second-ranked Panthers hosted Army at Pitt Stadium and won handily, but the significant action was taking place several hundred miles west, in West Lafayette, Indiana, where the Purdue Boilermakers held off the top-ranked Michigan Wolverines 1614 in the closing seconds. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. He led the nation in rushing with 1,948 yards and was selected as an All-American. Go To Coaching Staff. The season continued with a 42-14 win at Georgia Tech and a 36-19 win over Miami. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field.
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And it's against these two schools that Pitt stepped forward and took over the 1976 college football season. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. A football signed by the 1976 Pittsburgh Panthers football team, including Tony Dorsett and head coach Johnny Majors. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. But Yewcic, a Johnstown native, rescued them, stepping into the fire during the Panthers' 27-6 victory over Louisville that ran their record to 5-0. (Schedule and Results), Playoffs:Won Divisional Round 40-14 vs. Baltimore ColtsLost Conference Championship 7-24 vs. Oakland Raiders, Other Notable Asst. Maryland was also unbeaten and playing in the Cotton Bowl against Houston, but the Terps would have lacked the political support too leapfrog the Trojans or Wolverines in the event ofa Panther loss. "Pitt loses quarterback, but Dorsett nears record." The 1976 team under Majors not only was undefeated, but included Tony Dorsett, Matt Cavanaugh and a Sugar Bowl victory. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Schedule [ edit] In the Backyard Brawl, Pittsburgh was led by freshman quarterback Dan Marino. He played in the Hula and Japan bowls before an NFL stint with the San Francisco 49ers. Thats not unusual today, but it was quite a break from the norm in the world that was 1976. After Pitt spotted Notre Dame an early touchdown, the Panthers quickly took over and led 21-7 at half. "They even grew the grass high," said Carmen DeArdo, a diehard Pitt alumnus, "and everyone knew Tony would get the ball." During the 1970s, the top-ranked team won its bowl game only three times: Pittsburgh joined Nebraska (1971) and USC (1972). [7] This was Pitt's first undefeated national championship since 1937. College football in the East wasnt highly regarded thoughask Penn State, who had seen unbeaten teams in 1968, 1969 and 1973 not get a chance to play for the national championship. :
1976 University of Pittsburgh media guide University of Pittsburgh football media guide Pitt football preview Pitt football guide Pitt football media guide Date 1976 Identifier 1976d004652 Extent v. : ill. ; 28 cm. The 1976 Pittsburgh Panthers football team represented the University of Pittsburgh in the 1976 college football season and is recognized as that season's consensus National Champions. Contents 1 Schedule 2 Regular season A history of the Sports Reference Sponsorship System, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Tuesday, February 28, 2:31PM. Safety, blocked punt goes out of the end zone. The Panthers played their home games at Pitt Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 1 ranking at the end of his junior year. "They didn't let that grass grow long enough," Dorsett said later. Though Cavanaugh, a Youngstown, Ohio, native, struggled with injuries in 1976 and 1977, he is remembered for helping to vault Pitt to a No. Find out more. Publisher University of Pittsburgh Place of Publication Pittsburgh Type text Subject University of Pittsburgh The Panthers traveled to Annapolis on October 23 to face Navy and Dorsett broke the NCAA career rushing record on a 32-yard touchdown run in the 450 victory. In November they got it. VP of Player Personnel/de facto General Manager: Art Rooney Jr. Training Camp: St. Vincent College (Latrobe, Pennsylvania). WT. Pitt needed help if the same fate wasnt going to befall them. The Panthers competed in the 1979 Fiesta Bowl. Pitt led 21-0 at half and won the game 27-3. Two other traditional powers were a little off, those being Notre Dame and Penn State. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. But the Wolverines suffered a shocking upset loss at Purdue on November 6. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. During the 1970s, the top-ranked team won its bowl game only three times: Pittsburgh joined Nebraska (1971) and USC (1972). He darted 61 yards on his first run of the season and tacked on 120 more by the end of the 31-10 Pitt win.[3][4]. In between, he experienced a very successful 16-year run at Tennessee that produced three Southeastern Conference championships before a heart attack in 1992 forced his departure. Plus, explore all of your favorite teams' player rosters on FOXSports.com today! He became a starter in the fourth game of his freshman year and held the position for the rest of his career at Pitt. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Pitt was awarded the Lambert-Meadowlands Trophy as the champion of the East . The New Castle native works as a sales representative for an Allentown-based outdoor sports equipment company. The previous season saw Pitt win the Sun Bowl over Kansas for an 84 record, highlighted by wins at Georgia and Notre Dame. [6], At a packed Three Rivers Stadium on the night after Thanksgiving, the Nittany Lions scored first and held Dorsett to 51 yards in the first half; the game was tied at seven at halftime. AFC Central Division The defense proved to be a force, as the Steelers paced the circuit . Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. They said goodbye to their coach, Johnny Majors, who was bound for Tennessee, but they had a national title to show for it. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Known simply as "Jimbo," perhaps Cramer should have been referred to by something a bit more ferocious. [1] Pitt was also awarded the Lambert-Meadowlands Trophy as the best Division I team in the East . In December, Dorsett became the first Pitt Panther to win the Heisman Trophy as the nation's best college football player. The season continued with a 4214 win at Georgia Tech and a 3619 win over Miami. Safety, Felder tackled Mason in end zone. HT. Pitt ascended to #1 and got a bid to the Sugar Bowl to play SEC champ Georgia. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. For the first time in the modern era, Panther fans could legitimately claim, "We're number one!" "A mustloaded with fresh stories you haven't read anywhere else." Pittsburgh Steelers roster for the 1976 NFL season. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 7500 Thomas Boulevard | Pittsburgh, PA 15208 Phone: 412-648-3232 | Fax: 412-648-2170 | Send Us an E-mail412-648-3232 | Fax: 412-648-2170 | Send Us an E-mail :
2001-2002 Roster Through November 17. 1976 Pitt at Notre Dame complete game video on YouTube: 1977 Sugar Bowl, Pitt vs Georgia for the National Championship, first half video on YouTube. On November 6, the number two ranked Panthers hosted Army at Pitt Stadium and won handily, but the significant action was taking place several hundred miles west, in West Lafayette, Indiana, where the Purdue Boilermakers held off the number one ranked Michigan Wolverines, 16-14, in the closing seconds. John Sr., a Youngstown, Ohio, native who lives in Allison Park and is owner of a commercial real estate firm, recalls that Pitt "was so bad we snuck up on people," referring to the turnaround that occurred during coach John Major's first stint with the school. [2] Pitt was also awarded the Lambert-Meadowlands Trophy as the best Division I team in the East. And its against these two schools that Pitt stepped forward and took over the 1976 college football season. Do you have a blog? Brzoza made the move from guard to center and became an All-American in 1977. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Following this historic season, Majors returned to his alma mater, the University of Tennessee, to take the head coaching job. With the Bulldogs stunting to stop Dorsett,Pittquarterback Matt Cavanaugh had an efficient game, going 10/18 for 192 yards. Print. 2022 Football Roster. 1976 Pitt Panthers Stats Previous Year Next Year Record: 12-0 (1st of 137) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 1st in the Final AP poll Conference: Ind Coach: Johnny Majors (12-0) Points For: 381 Points/G: 31.8 (7th of 137) Points Against: 133 Opp Pts/G: 11.1 (7th of 137) SRS: 23.06 (2nd of 137) SOS: 4.97 (56th of 137) A year earlier, Tony Dorsett had finished with 303 yards rushing in Pitt's 3420 victory over the Irish.
Starters are marked with an asterisk (*). The previous season, 1975, saw Pitt win the Sun Bowl over Kansas to cap an 8-4 record highlighted by wins at Georgia and Notre Dame. The American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) named Majors the 1976 Coach of the Year. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 2023 University of Pittsburgh Athletics, Gameday Guide: Baseball, Soccer, Softball, Gameday Guide: Gymnastics, Volleyball, Wrestling, Cathy & John Pelusi Family Life Skills Program, Compliance, Financial and Student Services, Student-Athlete Academic Support Services, Edgar Snyder and Associates Present:
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. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. The 1963 Pittsburgh Panthers football team represented the University of Pittsburgh in the 1963 NCAA University Division football season.Led by ninth-year head coach John Michelosen, the Panthers were 9-1 and were fourth in the final AP poll, third in the coaches poll.. Rather than take credit for his contributions, Jones points to the Pitt coaching staff for assembling what he refers to as "the ultimate team." [2] Pitt was also awarded the Lambert-Meadowlands Trophy as the best Division I team in the East. (). Please contact us with any questions, comments or donation inquiries: . Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. St. Vincent College (Latrobe, Pennsylvania), The Super '70s -Pro Football's Greatest Era, Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. Dorsett got his Heisman Trophy run started with a big performance in South Bend on September 11. Many people think of Majors only as the longtime college coach who guided Pitt to the 1976 national championship. ND - Terry Eurick 4-yard run (Dave Reeve kick). The official 1975 Football schedule for the University of Pittsburgh Panthers The season ended on Black Friday with a grudge match against Penn State in Three Rivers Stadium, home to the Steelers and Pirates (Pitts home games were usually played in an old bowl where the top row of the stadium was at ground level). The official 1976 Football schedule for the University of Pittsburgh Panthers. [5] Pitt won a tough, hard-fought battle against rival Syracuse. 1976 Pittsburgh Steelers Roster. Pitt defended its ranking in a close Backyard Brawl against West Virginia to go 100 heading into the regular season finale on national television against instate rival Penn State (73). Do you have a sports website? 2022 Football Roster. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Long, a former high school coach at Cardinal Brennan and Mt. Amidst a steady rain in front of an ABC audience, the Pitt defense intercepted Penn State quarterback Chuck Fusina three times and after being contained in the first half, Dorsett was able to get loosened up after intermission and Pitt completed a perfect season with a 24-7 win. PLAYER, POS. Schedule [ edit] Personnel [ edit] Season summary [ edit] Notre Dame [ edit] Notre Dame Fighting Irish (0-0) at Pittsburgh Panthers (0-0) at Pitt Stadium, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania The 1976 Pittsburgh Panthers football team represented the University of Pittsburgh in the 1976 NCAA Division I football season and is recognized as a consensus national champion. Romano, a three-year starter, was picked as the most outstanding lineman in the Panthers' 33-19 victory over Kansas in the 1975 Sun Bowl. For the first time in the modern era, Panther fans could legitimately claim, "We're number one!" St. Vincent College (Latrobe, Pennsylvania), Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. Record: 10-4-0, 1st in Oklahoma had won the national championship the previous two seasons, but the Sooners played Texas to a tie in October, then lost consecutive games to Oklahoma State and Colorado, to remove them from both the Big Eight and national pictures. He was strong, quick and blessed with tremendous instincts. TheSportsNotebook has individual articles on the most consequential teams from that time period, from their key players to their season-defining moments. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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