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5/20/1971
Halfback Johnny Musso, receiver David Bailey, lineman John Hannah, linebacker Jeff Rouzie and defensive end Robin Parkhouse are members of the pre-season All-SEC team chosen by the league coaches. Despite having five men on the team, the coaches pick Alabama fourth in the SEC behind Auburn, LSU and Tennessee. |
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Coach: Frank Thomas (Notre Dame) Record: 8-0-1
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Captain(s): Bubber Nisbet
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In the final Associated Press poll, the first ever tabulated, Alabama finished fourth in the nation after posting an 8-0-1 record. A 0-0 tie with Tennessee was a painful scar on the record for it cost Bama the SEC title and a post-season bowl appearance.
Guard Arthur "Tarzan" White, known as a fierce defender but even better pulling blocker, earned unanimous All-American recognition. He would soon earn distinction as a Phi Beta Kappa alumnus but his greatest fame came when he earned the belt as the World's Heavyweight Wrestling Champion.
Quarterback Riley Smith, an All-American in '35 and a future College Hall of Famer, led the Tide offense and he failed to duplicate his A-A honors but he was an All-SEC choice. |
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Notes: Paul Bryant joins Thomas's staff as an assistant coach. Tarzan White is picked as a Phi Beta Kappa. |
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