1982 Tulsa Golden Hurricane football team explained

Year:1982
Team:Tulsa Golden Hurricane
Sport:football
Conference:Missouri Valley Conference
Short Conf:MVC
Record:10–1
Conf Record:6–0
Head Coach:John Cooper
Hc Year:6th
Off Coach:Larry Coker
Oc Year:3rd
Def Coach:Mike Knoll
Dc Year:3rd
Stadium:Skelly Stadium
Champion:MVC champion

The 1982 Tulsa Golden Hurricane football team represented the University of Tulsa during the 1982 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their sixth year under head coach John Cooper, the Golden Hurricane compiled a 10–1 record (6–0 against conference opponents) and won the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) championship. The team defeated Big Eight Conference opponents Oklahoma State (25–15) and Kansas (20–15), but lost to Southwest Conference opponent Arkansas (38–0).[1]

The team had two running backs who each rushed for over 1,000 yards during the 1982 season. Mike Gunter totaled 1,464 rushing yards, 11 touchdowns, and 7.5 yards per carry, while Ken Lacy rushed for 1,097 yards and 12 touchdowns with an average of 5.5 yards per carry. Quarterback Skip Ast accumulated 595 passing yards and 367 rushing yards.[2] Head coach John Cooper was later inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

Despite a glowing 10-1 record and a top 20 ranking in both major polls at the end of the regular season, they were not invited to participate in a bowl game.

Schedule

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After the season

1983 NFL Draft

See main article: 1983 NFL draft. The following Golden Hurriane players were selected in the National Football League Draft following the season.[4] [5]

5113Sid AbramowitzTackleBaltimore Colts
12328Stu CrumKickerNew York Jets

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1982 Tulsa Golden Hurricane Schedule and Results. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. February 25, 2016.
  2. Web site: 1982 Tulsa Golden Hurricane Stats. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. February 24, 2016.
  3. Web site: . Tulsa Golden Hurricane Football Record & Fact Book 2022 . . 185 . January 21, 2023 .
  4. Web site: 1983 NFL Draft Listing. Pro-Football-Reference.com. April 23, 2023.
  5. Web site: Tulsa Drafted Players/Alumni. Pro-Football-Reference.com. April 23, 2023.