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. During the 1970s, the top-ranked team won its bowl game only three times: Pittsburgh joined Nebraska (1971) and USC (1972). Click the images to learn more and order. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The Panthers won the Sun Bowl . Record: 12-0 (1st of 137) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Won Sugar Bowl 27-3 versus Georgia, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Tuesday, February 28, 6:41AM. He earned All-America honors as a senior in 1978 and finished his college career as the Panthers' all-time receiving yardage leader with 2,230 yards. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. The 1979 Pittsburgh Panthers football team represented the University of Pittsburgh in the 1979 NCAA Division I-A football season. At a packed Three Rivers Stadium on the day after Thanksgiving, the Nittany Lions held Dorsett to 51 yards in the first half and had the game tied 7-7. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Roster Layout: Choose A Season: Sort By: 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 1976 Pittsburgh Steelers Roster & Players Previous Season Next Season Record: 10-4-0, 1st in AFC Central Division ( Schedule and Results ) Coach: Chuck Noll (10-4-0) Points For: 342 (24.4/g) 5th of 28 Points Against: 138 (9.9/g) 1st of 28 Expected W-L: 12.5-1.5 SRS: 15.34 (1st of 28), SOS: .77 Playoffs: He led the nation in rushing with 1,948 yards and was selected as an All-American. 1976 Pittsburgh Steelers Roster. Pittsburgh Steelers roster for the 1976 NFL season. A football signed by the 1976 Pittsburgh Panthers football team, including Tony Dorsett and head coach Johnny Majors. Roster Layout: Choose A Season: The American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) named Majors the 1976 Coach of the Year. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Dorsett had 122 rush yards in the first half alone, and his team coasted home 31-10. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Dorsett finished his college career with 6,082 total rushing yards, then an NCAA record for career rushing. AFC Central Division The New Castle native works as a sales representative for an Allentown-based outdoor sports equipment company. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Dorsett 40-yard touchdown reception from Yawcic, Long kick good, Johnson 3-yard touchdown run, 2-point run failed, Taylor 10-yard touchdown run, Long kick good, Cain 75-yard touchdown reception from Glover, 2-point pass incomplete, Dorsett 53-yard touchdown run, Long kick good, Anderson 2-yard touchdown run, Dennis kick good, Corbett 30-yard touchdown reception from Yawcic, Long kick good, Dorsett 69-yard touchdown run, Long kick good, Dorsett 21-yard touchdown run, Long kick good, Dorsett 32-yard touchdown run, Long kick good, Sindewald 18-yard touchdown run, Long kick good, Magee 80-yard touchdown reception from Hurley, Jacobs kick good, Dorsett 1-yard touchdown run, Long kick good, Dorsett 33-yard touchdown run, Long kick good, Logue 27-yard touchdown reception from Hall, Castelli kick good, Taylor 24-yard touchdown reception from Cavanaugh, Long kick good, Dorsett 17-yard touchdown run, Long kick good, Lewis 14-yard touchdown reception from Kendra, McKenzie kick good, Dorsett 30-yard touchdown run, Long kick good, Lewis 9-yard touchdown reception from Kendra, McKenzie kick no good, Torrey 21-yard touchdown reception from Fusina, Capozzoli kick good, Dorsett 40-yard touchdown run, Long kick good, Walker 12-yard touchdown run, Long kick good, Jones 59-yard touchdown reception from Cavanaugh, Long kick good, Dorsett 11-yard touchdown run, Long kick good, North Texas State (originally 65) was awarded a forfeit win after, Joe Madden assistant head coach/defensive secondary, Bobby Roper defensive coordinator/defensive line, Henry Lee Parker administrative assistant to the head coach, Keith Schroeder coordinator of computer scouting, Tony Dorsett, led the nation in rushing with 1,948 yards, This page was last edited on 10 December 2022, at 20:15. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. In either case, Maryland lost to Houston. 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. VP of Player Personnel/de facto General Manager: Art Rooney Jr. Training Camp: St. Vincent College (Latrobe, Pennsylvania), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Tuesday, February 28, 2:31PM. Dan Flaherty After Pitt spotted Notre Dame an early touchdown, the Panthers quickly took over and led 21-7 at half. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. at NavyMarine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis, Maryland. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Find out more. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. The Panthers played their home games at Pitt Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 1977 NCAA Division I independents football records, 1977 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team, https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/years/1977-standings.html, "1978 NFL Draft Listing - Pro-Football-Reference.com", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1977_Pittsburgh_Panthers_football_team&oldid=1080740533, North Texas State (originally 92) awarded a forfeit win after. 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. Four years later, the Panthers were on top of the college football world. Robert Haygood tore knee ligaments in the victory. : Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Go To Coaching Staff. Dorsett's achievement prompted a mid-game celebration in which even Navy saluted the feat with a cannon blast. [1] Pitt was also awarded the Lambert-Meadowlands Trophy as the best Division I team in the East . 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. In December, Dorsett became the first (and remains the only) Pitt Panther to win the Heisman Trophy as the nation's best college football player. American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. 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. "They even grew the grass high" said Carmen DeArdo, a diehard Pitt alumnus, "and everyone knew Tony would get the ball." 1976 pitt panthers football roster 27 Feb. 1976 pitt panthers football roster. Majors is fondly remembered at Pitt for his iconic stature, even though his eight-year record at the school stands at 45-45-1. Dorsett also won the Maxwell Award, the Walter Camp Player of the Year Award, and was named UPI Player of the Year. Following this historic season, Majors returned to his alma mater, the University of Tennessee, to take the head coaching job.[10]. [2] Pitt was also awarded the Lambert-Meadowlands Trophy as the best Division I team in the East. Michigan was ranked #1 in the country and the odds were good that a potential Rose Bowl battle with USC would be for the crown. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 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. Carmel, currently works with the mentally retarded. : George Perles (Defensive Line), Dan Radakovich (Offensive Line), Lionel Taylor (Receivers) and Woody Widenhofer (Linebackers), Founder/Principal Owner/President: Art Rooney. : Pelusi, a member of the Pitt Board of Trustees, was one of three brothers to play for the Panthers. Deslin Alexandre Named Witten Collegiate Man of the Year, Meet the Panthers: 2023 Football Newcomers, Pitts Darrelle Revis Elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame, Pitts 2023 Football Season Ticket & Scholarship Seating Incentives, Twenty-Two Panthers Honored on All-ACC Academic Football Team. Please contact us with any questions, comments or donation inquiries: . 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 led 21-0 at half and won the game 27-3. He has stayed out of the spotlight since his playing days -- he says he prefers it that way -- living alone in a remote area of central Pennsylvania, 45 miles east of State College. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. Audio is not supported in your browser. Record: 10-4-0, 1st in The American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) named Majors the 1976 Coach of the Year. Known simply as "Jimbo," perhaps Cramer should have been referred to by something a bit more ferocious. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. The previous season saw Pitt win the Sun Bowl over Kansas for an 84 record, highlighted by wins at Georgia and Notre Dame. Dorsett got his Heisman Trophy run started with a big performance in South Bend on September 11. 2001-2002 Roster Through November 17. Find out more. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Brzoza made the move from guard to center and became an All-American in 1977. In the first game of the 1976 season, the Panthers faced off against Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. AFC Central Division 2022 Football Roster. The stage was set for 1976, with Pitt ranked ninth in the AP preseason poll, for the Panthers to make a run for the national championship. Do you have a sports website? Print. 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). Dorsett got his Heisman Trophy run started with a big performance in South Bend on September 11. The stage was thus set in 1976, with Pitt ranked 9th in the AP preseason poll, for the Panthers to make a run for the National Championship. [5] Pitt won a tough, hard-fought battle against rival Syracuse. [1] Pitt was also awarded the Lambert-Meadowlands Trophy as the best Division I team in the East. The Jefferson native, who works in medical sales for Bausch & Lomb, was a rugged player who endured two seasons under legendary strong-armed coach Woody Hayes at Ohio State before returning home to play for Pitt. In December, Dorsett became the first Pitt Panther to win the Heisman Trophy as the nation's best college football player. Or write about sports? 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) 1976 Pitt Panthers Roster | College Football at Sports-Reference.com via Sports Logos.net About logos 1976 Pitt Panthers Roster 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 Or write about sports? 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. 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. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Dorsett, who is married and lives in Frisco, Texas, has four children, including former NFL defensive back Anthony. Then, there were the three Super Bowl rings -- one each as a backup with the San Francisco 49ers and New York Giants and one as an assistant with the Baltimore Ravens. The season continued with a 42-14 win at Georgia Tech and a 36-19 win over Miami. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. The 1970 Pittsburgh Panthers football team represented the University of Pittsburgh in the 1970 NCAA University Division football season.The team compiled a 5-5 record in its second year under head coach Carl DePasqua, their best record since their #4 ranked 9-1 1963 squad.The team's statistical leaders included John Hogan with 801 passing yards and Tony Esposito with 623 rushing yards. Schedule [ edit] Roster [ edit] Coaching staff [ edit] Team players drafted into the NFL [ edit] [1] References [ edit] ^ "1976 NFL Draft Listing - Pro-Football-Reference.com". 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. Or write about sports? Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. This question is for testing whether you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submission. Pitt needed help if the same fate wasnt going to befall them. This article about a sports team in Pennsylvania is a stub. Check out the 1976 Pittsburgh Steelers Roster, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports and more on Pro-Football-Reference.com. Join our linker program. 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. The Panthers competed in the 1979 Fiesta Bowl. Majors lives not far from the Pitt campus in Oakland and serves as a special assistant to Chancellor Mark Nordenberg and athletic director Jeff Long. 92 for 192, 1,177 yards, 10 td, 9 int, & 31 rushes for 219 yards and 3 td, 220 rushes for 1,036 yards, 5 td, & 24 catches for 294 yards and 0 td, 289 rushes for 1,128 yards, 14 td, & 23 catches for 151 yards and 0 td, 17 catches for 306 yards, 1 td, & 2 rushes for 24 yards and 1 td, 28 catches for 516 yards, 3 td, & 1 rush for 2 yards and 0 td. "They even grew the grass high," said Carmen DeArdo, a diehard Pitt alumnus, "and everyone knew Tony would get the ball." He took pride in not being pushed around, and his speed, strength and quickness earned him a reputation as a no-nonsense defender. 1976 Pittsburgh Panthers footballconsensus national champions, 1976 NCAA Division I independents football records, 1976 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team, 1976 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team, 1976 West Virginia Mountaineers football team, 1976 Penn State Nittany Lions football team, https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/years/1976-standings.html, "CNNSI.com College Football Heisman Heroes Suzuki presents Heisman Heroes: Tony Dorsett Friday August 25, 2000 01:29 PM", "Pitt-Notre Dame series produces phenomenal performances", "Let's Learn From the Past: The 1976 Pitt Panthers", "Yearly National Championship Selections: 1976 National Championships", "1977 NFL Draft Listing - Pro-Football-Reference.com", "1976 42nd Award Tony Dorsett Pittsburgh Back", College football national champions (poll era), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1976_Pittsburgh_Panthers_football_team&oldid=1126703859, 1976 NCAA Division I independents football season, Pages using CFB schedule with named parameters, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, McAfee 25-yard touchdown reception from Siager, Reeve kick good, Dorsett 5-yard touchdown run, Long kick good, Haygood 1-yard touchdown run, Long kick good, Cavanaugh 8-yard touchdown run, Long kick good, Dorsett 6-yard touchdown run, Long kick good, Jolly 1-yard touchdown run, Smith kick good, Cavanaugh 4-yard touchdown run, Long kick good, Rucker 1-yard touchdown run, Smith kick good, Jones 51-yard touchdown reception from Haygood, Long kick good, Dorsett 10-yard touchdown run, Long kick good, Jones 6-yard touchdown reception from Cavanaugh, Long kick good, Johnson recovered blocked punt and returned 15 yards for a touchdown, Sornisky kick good, Walker 1-yard touchdown run, 2-point run good, Dorsett 3-yard touchdown run, Long kick good, Gore 4-yard touchdown run, Fusco kick good, Taylor 66-yard touchdown reception from Cavanaugh, Long kick good. 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