1971 Tulsa Golden Hurricane football team explained

The 1971 Tulsa Golden Hurricane football team represented the University of Tulsa as a member of the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) during the 1971 NCAA University Division football season. In their second year under head coach Claude "Hoot" Gibson, the Golden Hurricane compiled an overall record of 4–7 with a mark of 3–2 in conference play, placing in a three-way tie for second in the MVC.^[1]

The team's statistical leaders included Todd Starks with 1,687 passing yards, Mike Ridley with 311 rushing yards, and Jim Butler with 486 receiving yards.^[2]

Schedule

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After the season

1972 NFL draft

The following Golden Hurricane players were selected in the 1972 NFL draft following the season.^{[5] [6]}

2	28	Ralph McGill	Defensive back	San Francisco 49ers
2	44	Jean Barrett	Tackle	San Francisco 49ers
10	259	Jim Butler	Tight end	Houston Oilers
16	401	James Shaw	Defensive back	San Diego Chargers

Notes and References

1. News: . Truthful Tulsa 2nd in MVC . . . . November 29, 1971 . 25 . January 19, 2023 . .
2. Web site: 1971 Tulsa Golden Hurricane Stats. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. February 29, 2016.
3. Web site: 1971 Tulsa Golden Hurricane Schedule and Results. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. February 29, 2016.
4. Web site: . Tulsa Golden Hurricane Football Record & Fact Book 2022 . . 184 . January 19, 2023 .
5. Web site: 1972 NFL Draft Listing. Pro-Football-Reference.com. April 23, 2023.
6. Web site: Tulsa Drafted Players/Alumni. Pro-Football-Reference.com. April 23, 2023.