1968 Tulsa Golden Hurricane football team explained

Year:1968
Team:Tulsa Golden Hurricane
Sport:football
Conference:Missouri Valley Conference
Short Conf:MVC
Record:3–7
Conf Record:2–3
Head Coach:Glenn Dobbs
Hc Year:8th

The 1968 Tulsa Golden Hurricane football team represented the University of Tulsa during the 1968 NCAA University Division football season. In their eighth year under head coach Glenn Dobbs, the Golden Hurricane compiled a 3–7 record, 2–3 against conference opponents, and finished in fifth place in the Missouri Valley Conference.[1] [2]

The team's statistical leaders included Mike Stripling with 1,968 passing yards and 307 rushing yards and Harry Wood with 988 receiving yards.[3]

The most notable member of this team was middle linebacker Phillip "Dr. Phil" McGraw.[4]

Schedule

[5] [1]

After the season

1969 NFL/AFL Draft

See main article: 1969 NFL/AFL draft. The following Golden Hurriane players were selected in the NFL/AFL draft Draft following the season.[6] [7]

355Al JenkinsGuardCleveland Browns (NFL)
8202Chuck ReynoldsCenterCleveland Browns (NFL)
9213Mike StriplingRunning backCincinnati Bengals (AFL)
15370Brant ConleyRunning backBoston Patriots (AFL)

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1968 Tulsa Golden Hurricane Schedule and Results. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. February 29, 2016.
  2. Web site: 1968 Missouri Valley Conference Year Summary. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. February 29, 2016.
  3. Web site: 1968 Tulsa Golden Hurricane Stats. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. February 29, 2016.
  4. Web site: Dr. Phil & Dave discuss Houston/Tulsa 1968. .
  5. Web site: . Tulsa Golden Hurricane Football Record & Fact Book 2022 . . 184 . January 19, 2023 .
  6. Web site: 1969 NFL Draft Listing. Pro-Football-Reference.com. April 23, 2023.
  7. Web site: Tulsa Drafted Players/Alumni. Pro-Football-Reference.com. April 23, 2023.