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The 1971 Villanova Wildcats football team represented the Villanova University during the 1971 NCAA University Division football season. The head coach was Lou Ferry, coaching his second season with the Wildcats. The team played their home games at Villanova Stadium in Villanova, Pennsylvania. [1]
The NCAA vacated 23 of Villanova's wins in the 1970–71 season including its appearance in the 1971 NCAA Tournament due to issues with the eligibility of Howard Porter. [7] This would be Villanova's last appearance in the title game until 1985, where they would go on a Cinderella run to the national title.
A total of 29 games were played, including a third-place game in each region and a national third-place game. This was the last time the Final Four was held in Houston until 2011 . UCLA , coached by John Wooden , won its fifth consecutive national title (its seventh all-time) with a 68–62 victory in the final game over Villanova , coached by ...
Fewest net passing yards gained, single team, game, −53; Denver Broncos (vs Oakland Raiders, Sep 10, 1967) Most net passing yards gained, both teams, game, 971; Green Bay Packers (469) vs Detroit Lions (502), Jan 1, 2012. Fewest net passing yards gained, both teams, game, −11; Green Bay Packers (−10) vs Dallas Cowboys (−1), Oct 24, 1965
4–7: 1978: Dick Bedesem 5–6: 1979: Dick Bedesem 5–6: 1980: Dick Bedesem 6–5: Villanova Wildcats (No Team) (1981–1984) Villanova Wildcats (NCAA Division III independent) (1985–1986) 1985: Andy Talley: 4–0: 1986: Andy Talley 8–1: Villanova Wildcats (NCAA Division I-AA independent) (1987) 1987: Andy Talley 6–4: Villanova Wildcats ...
The 1971 National Invitation Tournament was the 1971 edition of the annual NCAA college basketball competition. 1971 was unique because it was the only time that major rivals Duke and North Carolina had played each other after the ACC tournament until the 2022 NCAA Final Four clash.
The Wildcats football team played their first game 130 years ago in November 1894 coached by Mike Murphy.They continued to play as an independent team for 87 seasons, [2] [3] participating in several Bowl Games and sending numerous players into professional football, including Hall of Fame defensive end Howie Long, a second round selection in the 1981 NFL draft.
The independent Wildcats made a run through the NCAA tournament before falling to No. 1 UCLA, 68–62, in the championship game. Villanova finished with a 27–7 (.794) record. However, the NCAA later vacated 23 of Villanova’s wins in the 1970-71 season due to issues with the eligibility of Howard Porter. [1]