1970 Kansas Jayhawks football team explained

Year:1970
Team:Kansas Jayhawks
Sport:football
Conference:Big Eight Conference
Short Conf:Big 8
Record:5–6
Conf Record:2–5
Head Coach:Pepper Rodgers
Hc Year:4th
Captain:Larry Brown
Stadium:Memorial Stadium

The 1970 Kansas Jayhawks football team represented the University of Kansas in the Big Eight Conference during the 1970 NCAA University Division football season. In their fourth and final season under head coach Pepper Rodgers, the Jayhawks compiled a 5–6 record (2–5 against conference opponents), tied for sixth place in the Big Eight Conference, and were outscored by their opponents by a combined total of 277 to 270.[1] They played their home games at Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kansas, where artificial turf was installed.

The team's statistical leaders included Dan Heck with 1,169 passing yards, John Riggins with 1,131 rushing yards and Ron Jessie with 308 receiving yards.[2] Larry Brown was the team captain.[3]

1971 NFL Draft

Player Position Round Pick NFL club
Fullback 1 6 New York Jets
Guard 2 41 Cincinnati Bengals
Tight end 5 106 Pittsburgh Steelers
Wide receiver 8 206 Dallas Cowboys

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1970 Kansas Jayhawks Schedule and Results. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. September 20, 2017.
  2. Web site: 1970 Kansas Jayhawks Stats. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. September 20, 2017.
  3. 2017 Kansas Football Media Guide, p. 185.