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1976 Furman Paladins football team

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1976 Furman Paladins football
ConferenceSouthern Conference
Record6–4–1 (2–2–1 SoCon)
Head coach
CaptainDavid Whitehurst
Tommy Marshall
Larry Anderson
Home stadiumSirrine Stadium
Seasons
← 1975
1977 →
1976 Southern Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
East Carolina $ 4 1 0 9 2 0
William & Mary 3 2 0 7 4 0
Appalachian State 2 2 1 6 4 1
Furman 2 2 1 6 4 1
VMI 2 3 0 5 5 0
The Citadel 1 4 0 6 5 0
  • $ – Conference champion

The 1976 Furman Paladins football team was an American football team that represented Furman University as a member of the Southern Conference (SoCon) during the 1976 NCAA Division I football season. In their fourth season under head coach Art Baker, Furman compiled a 6–4–1 record, with a mark of 2–2–1 in conference play, placing tied for third in the SoCon.[1]

Schedule

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DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 4at NC State*W 17–1235,500[2]
September 11at Tennessee Tech*W 17–711,000[3]
September 18Presbyterian*W 38–2116,000[4]
September 25The Citadel
  • Sirrine Stadium
  • Greenville, SC (rivalry)
L 16–1717,200[5]
October 2at VMIL 3–173,100[6]
October 9at Appalachian StateT 14–148,240[7]
October 16at Southwestern Louisiana*L 16–27[8]
October 23Richmond*
  • Sirrine Stadium
  • Greenville, SC
L 9–138,000[9]
October 30William & Mary
  • Sirrine Stadium
  • Greenville, SC
W 23–77,000[10]
November 13East Carolina
  • Sirrine Stadium
  • Greenville, SC
W 17–1013,600[11]
November 20Wofford*
  • Sirrine Stadium
  • Greenville, SC (rivalry)
W 56–144,500[12]
  • *Non-conference game

Roster

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1976 Furman Paladins football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos. # Name Class
QB 11 David Whitehurst Sr
Defense
Pos. # Name Class
DE Steve Patton Sr
Special teams
Pos. # Name Class
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured Injured
  • Redshirt Redshirt

References

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  1. ^ "1976 Furman Paladins Schedule and Results". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved September 17, 2022.
  2. ^ "Furman rally spoils State debut, 17–12". Durham Morning Herald. September 5, 1976. Retrieved September 17, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Furman bops Tech". The Tennessean. September 12, 1976. Retrieved September 17, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Furman rolls over PC, 38–21". The Times and Democrat. September 19, 1976. Retrieved September 17, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Citadel nips Furman". Anderson Independent-Mail. September 26, 1976. Retrieved September 17, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "VMI upsets Furman, 17–3". The Times and Democrat. October 3, 1976. Retrieved September 17, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ "Furman, ASU tie, 14–14". The Greenville News. October 10, 1976. Retrieved September 17, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ "Henry's passing topples Furman". The State. October 17, 1976. Retrieved September 17, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ "Defense aids 13–9 victory by Richmond". Daily Press. October 24, 1976. Retrieved September 17, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ "Paladins' defense solid in upset win over W&M". The Danville Register. October 31, 1976. Retrieved September 17, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ^ "Paladins surprise ECU". The Greenville News. November 14, 1976. Retrieved September 17, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  12. ^ "Furman routs Wofford, 56–14". The Times and Democrat. November 21, 1976. Retrieved September 17, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.