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OPEN DAILY
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
5/19/1988
John Forney, who served on the Alabama broadcast team from 1953-82, is returning as the play-by-play commentator for the 1988 season, it is announced today at the football complex by Crimson Tide athletic director Steve Sloan. |
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Coach: Paul "Bear" Bryant (Alabama) Record: 10-2
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September 6, 1980 |
Georgia Tech |
26-3 |
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September 20, 1980 |
Mississippi |
59-35 |
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September 27, 1980 |
Vanderbilt |
41-0 |
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October 4, 1980 |
Kentucky |
45-0 |
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October 11, 1980 |
Rutgers |
17-13 |
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October 18, 1980 |
Tennessee |
27-0 |
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October 25, 1980 |
Southern Mississippi |
42-7 |
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November 1, 1980 |
Mississippi State |
3-6 |
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November 8, 1980 |
LSU |
28-7 |
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November 15, 1980 |
Notre Dame |
0-7 |
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November 29, 1980 |
Auburn |
34-18 |
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1981 Cotton Bowl |
Baylor |
30-2 |
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Captain(s): Major Ogilvie and Randy Scott
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After two consecutive national championships, Alabama entered the season with a legitimate chance at becoming the first team ever to claim three straight No. 1 rankings. Through seven games, the Tide held to its top spot but a 6-3 loss to Miss. State in Jackson followed two weeks later with a 7-0 defeat at the hands of nemesis Notre Dame eliminated Crimson hopes of a record three straight crowns.
Defensively, the Crimson Tide was dominating; however, an inexperienced offense missed several opportunities in the two losses and subsequently, Bama finished 10-2, including a 30-2 Cotton Bowl win over Baylor, and sixth nationally.
Running back Major Ogilvie became the first player ever to score a touchdown in four successive New Year's Day bowls and he shared MVP honors with Warren Lyles for the win over Baylor. A 27-0 win over Tennessee on a rain-soaked artificial turf in Knoxville perhaps was the finest performance of the '80 team which featured All-American defensive end E.J. Junior and linebacker Thomas Boyd. |
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Notes: Alabama's 28-game winning streak was stopped by Miss. State. |
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