1977 Alabama Crimson Tide football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1977 Alabama Crimson Tide football Southeastern Conference SEC 2 2 11–1 7–0 Bear Bryant 20th Mal Moore 3rd Wishbone Ken Donahue 4th 5–2 Mike Tucker Ozzie Newsome Bryant–Denny StadiumLegion Field National champion (Football Research)SEC championSugar Bowl champion Sugar Bowl W Won 35–6 vs. Ohio State The 1977 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (variously "Alabama", "UA" or "Bama") represented the University of Alabama in the 1977 NCAA Division I football season. It was the Crimson Tide's 83rd overall and 44th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his 20th year, and played their home games at Bryant–Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa and Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama. They finished season with eleven wins and one loss (11–1 overall, 7–0 in the SEC), as SEC champions and with a 35–6 victory over Ohio State in the Sugar Bowl. Schedule 1977 AP Poll September 10 w 6 Ole Miss Legion Field Birmingham, AL rivalry 34–13 74,324 https://www.newspapers.com/article/hattiesburg-american-rutledge-guides-ala/134276756/ Hattiesburg American Rutledge guides Alabama past Ole Miss, 34–14 September 11, 1977 October 29, 2023 Newspapers.com September 17 l y y 4 Nebraska Memorial Stadium Lincoln, NE ABC 24–31 75,899 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-anniston-star-tide-defense-cant-sto/134286009/ The Anniston Star Tide defense can't stop 'Huskers September 18, 1977 October 29, 2023 Newspapers.com September 24 w y 10 Vanderbilt Dudley Field Nashville, TN 24–12 34,694 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-davis-lip-and/134275611/ The Atlanta Journal & Constitution Davis' lip and legs beat Vandy September 25, 1977 October 29, 2023 Newspapers.com October 1 w 10 Georgia Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL rivalry 18–10 60,210 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-selma-times-journal-tide-hands-dogs/134273697/ The Selma Times-Journal Tide hands 'Dogs 18–10 SEC setback October 2, 1977 October 29, 2023 Newspapers.com October 8 w y y 7 USC 1 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA ABC 21–20 63,140 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-register-alabama-hangs-on-to-upset-t/134286192/ The Register Alabama hangs on to upset Trojans October 9, 1977 October 29, 2023 Newspapers.com October 15 w 4 Tennessee Legion Field Birmingham, AL Third Saturday in October 24–10 71,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101396293/alabama-defense-sticks-volunteers-in-24/ The Anniston Star Alabama defense sticks Volunteers in 24–10 victory October 16, 1977 October 29, 2023 Newspapers.com October 22 w y y 3 Louisville Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL 55–6 60,210 https://www.newspapers.com/article/panama-city-news-herald-crimson-tide-rom/134286328/ Panama City News-Herald Crimson Tide romps Louisville by 55–6 October 23, 1977 October 29, 2023 Newspapers.com October 29 w y 2 Mississippi State Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Jackson, MS rivalry 37–7 47,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-time-and-tide-w/134278765/ The Atlanta Journal & Constitution Time and Tide wait not for Mississippi State October 30, 1977 October 29, 2023 Newspapers.com November 5 w y 2 LSU 18 Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA rivalry ABC 24–3 65,377 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-tide-powers-past-tigers/134283461/ The Shreveport Times Tide powers past Tigers November 6, 1977 October 29, 2023 Newspapers.com November 12 w y 2 Miami (FL) Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL 36–0 57,422 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-dothan-eagle-rutledge-newsome-alab/134286490/ The Dothan Eagle Rutledge, Newsome, Alabama too much November 13, 1977 October 29, 2023 Newspapers.com November 26 w y 2 Auburn Legion Field Birmingham, AL Iron Bowl 48–21 69,721 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-alabama-scoring-sp/134284929/ The Commercial Appeal Alabama scoring spree ends Eagle upset hopes November 27, 1977 October 29, 2023 Newspapers.com January 2, 1978 w y y 3 Ohio State 9 Louisiana Superdome New Orleans, LA Sugar Bowl ABC 35–6 76,811 https://www.newspapers.com/article/birmingham-post-herald-tide-rips-onio-st/134286725/ Birmingham Post-Herald Tide rips Onio State 35–6 in sweet Sugar January 3, 1978 October 29, 2023 Newspapers.com http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/archive/m-footbl-results-archive.html#1977 1977 Alabama football schedule RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics July 15, 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20111125000700/http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/archive/m-footbl-results-archive.html November 25, 2011 Game summaries Ole Miss Alabama–Ole Miss football rivalry Alabama Crimson Tide 2; text-align:center collapsed Ole Miss Rebels (1–0) at #6 Alabama Crimson Tide (0–0) September 10 Ole Miss 6 7 0 0 Alabama 13 14 0 7 Legion Field, Birmingham, Alabama 74,324 First quarter ALA – Mitch Ferguson 6-yard run (Roger Chapman kick). Alabama 7–0. MISS – Bobby Garner 1-yard run (kick failed). Alabama 7–6. ALA – Jeff Rutledge 8-yard run (pass failed). Alabama 13–6. Second quarter ALA – Tony Nathan 1-yard run (Roger Chapman kick). Alabama 20–6. MISS – Curtis Weathers 36-yard pass from Bobby Garner (Carl Langley kick). Alabama 20–13. ALA – Steve Whitman 3-yard run (Roger Chapman kick). Alabama 27–13. Third quarter No scoring Fourth quarter ALA – Tony Nathan 1-yard run (Roger Chapman kick). Alabama 34–13. Top passers MISS – Bobby Garner – 6/9, 104 yards, TD ALA – Jeff Rutledge – 7/8, 215 yards Top rushers MISS – James Storey – 13 rushes, 43 yards ALA – Johnny Davis – 18 rushes, 90 yards Top receivers MISS – Curtis Weathers – 3 receptions, 62 yards, TD ALA – Ozzie Newsome – 3 receptions, 93 yards At Nebraska Alabama Crimson Tide 2; text-align:center collapsed #4 Alabama Crimson Tide (1–0) at Nebraska Cornhuskers (0-1) September 17 Alabama 7 10 0 7 Nebraska 10 7 7 7 Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, Nebraska 75,899 ABC First quarter NEB – Billy Todd 29-yard field goal, 10:38. Nebraska 3–0. ALA – Jeff Rutledge 7-yard run (Roger Chapman kick), 7:36. Alabama 7–3. NEB – Rick Berns 7-yard pass from Randy Garcia (Billy Todd kick), 0:31. Nebraska 10–7. Second quarter ALA – Tony Nathan 2-yard run (Roger Chapman kick), 10:45. Alabama 14–10. NEB – Rick Berns 2-yard run (Billy Todd kick), 3:26. Nebraska 17–14. ALA – Roger Chapman 37-yard field goal, 0:10. Tie 17–17. Third quarter NEB – Curtis Craig 17-yard run (Billy Todd kick), 10:54. Nebraska 24–17. Fourth quarter ALA – Tony Nathan 1-yard run (Roger Chapman kick), 12:24. Tie 24–24. NEB – Rick Berns 2-yard run (Billy Todd kick), 7:12. Nebraska 31–24. Top passers ALA – Jeff Rutledge – 13/31, 198 yards, 5 INT NEB – Randy Garcia – 7/11, 123 yards, TD, INT Top rushers ALA – Tony Nathan – 16 rushes, 90 yards, 2 TD NEB – Rick Berns – 23 rushes, 128 yards, 2 TD Top receivers ALA – Ozzie Newsome – 8 receptions, 132 yards NEB – I.M. Hipp – 1 reception, 53 yards Alabama went into Lincoln with Nebraska still feeling the sting of a home loss to Washington State. While the Crimson Tide slightly exceeded the Cornhuskers in offensive production, five interceptions helped give Nebraska the edge to pull off the stunning upset. At Vanderbilt Alabama Crimson Tide 2; text-align:center collapsed #10 Alabama Crimson Tide (1–1) at Vanderbilt Commodores (1–1) September 24 Alabama 10 6 0 8 Vanderbilt 6 0 0 6 Dudley Field, Nashville, Tennessee 34,694 First quarter ALA – Roger Chapman 20-yard field goal. Alabama 3–0. VAN – Greg Martin 37-yard field goal. Tie 3–3. ALA – Tony Nathan 1-yard run (Roger Chapman kick). Alabama 10–3. VAN – Greg Martin 29-yard field goal. Alabama 10–6. Second quarter ALA – Roger Chapman 46-yard field goal. Alabama 13–6. ALA – Roger Chapman 34-yard field goal. Alabama 16–6. Third quarter No scoring Fourth quarter ALA – Safety, Vanderbilt kicks ball out of end zone. Alabama 18–6. VAN – George Dickerson 36-yard pass from Mike Wright (kick failed). Alabama 18–12. ALA – Johnny Davis 2-yard run (run failed). Alabama 24–12. Top passers ALA – Jeff Rutledge – 2/6, 28 yards VAN – Mike Wright – 4/6, 58 yards, TD Top rushers ALA – Johnny Davis – 24 rushes, 153 yards, TD VAN – Randy Hampton – 10 rushes, 39 yards Top receivers ALA – Ozzie Newsome – 2 receptions, 28 yards VAN – Hal Kemp – 3 receptions, 25 yards Georgia Alabama–Georgia football rivalry Alabama Crimson Tide 2; text-align:center collapsed Georgia Bulldogs (2–1) at #10 Alabama Crimson Tide (2–1) October 1 Georgia 3 0 0 7 Alabama 9 0 6 3 Legion Field, Birmingham, Alabama 60,210 First quarter ALA – Safety, Georgia punter drops ball out of end zone. Alabama 2–0. ALA – Johnny Davis 1-yard run (Roger Chapman kick). Alabama 9–0. UGA – Rex Robinson 53-yard field goal. Alabama 9–3. Second quarter No scoring Third quarter ALA – Roger Chapman 22-yard field goal. Alabama 12–3. ALA – Roger Chapman 29-yard field goal. Alabama 15–3. Fourth quarter UGA – Willie McClendon 7-yard run (Rex Robinson kick). Alabama 15–10. ALA – Roger Chapman 32-yard field goal. Alabama 18–10. Top passers UGA – Randy Cook – 5/16, 67 yards, 2 INT ALA – Jeff Rutledge – 3/5, 33 yards Top rushers UGA – Kevin McLee – 13 rushes, 45 yards ALA – Johnny Davis – 18 rushes, 66 yards, TD Top receivers UGA – Mark Hodge – 2 receptions, 34 yards ALA – Ozzie Newsome – 2 receptions, 20 yards At USC Alabama Crimson Tide 2; text-align:center collapsed #7 Alabama Crimson Tide (3–1) at #1 USC Trojans (4–0) October 8 Alabama 0 0 7 14 USC 3 0 3 14 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California 63,140 ABC First quarter USC – Frank Jordan 32-yard field goal. USC 3–0. Second quarter No scoring Third quarter ALA – Johnny Davis 2-yard run (Roger Chapman kick). Alabama 7–3. USC – Frank Jordan 23-yard field goal. Alabama 7–6. Fourth quarter ALA – Tony Nathan 1-yard run (Roger Chapman kick). Alabama 14–6. ALA – Tony Nathan 13-yard run (Roger Chapman kick). Alabama 21–6. USC – Calvin Sweeney 10-yard pass from Rob Hertel (pass good). Alabama 21–14. USC – Lynn Cain 1-yard run (pass failed). Alabama 21–20. Top passers ALA – Jeff Rutledge – 2/4, 8 yards USC – Rob Hertel – 18/30, 239 yards, TD, 2 INT Top rushers ALA – Tony Nathan – 18 rushes, 76 yards, 2 TD USC – Charles White – 15 rushes, 63 yards Top receivers ALA – Lou Ikner – 1 reception, 5 yards USC – Randy Simmrin – 6 receptions, 120 yards Alabama Withstands Rally And Upsets U.S.C., 21-20 https://www.nytimes.com/1977/10/09/archives/alabama-withstands-rally-and-upsets-usc-2120-streak-ends-at-15.html The New York Times October 9, 1977 September 28, 2019Alabama stole the show https://www.si.com/vault/1977/10/17/622751/alabama-stole-the-show Sports Illustrated October 17, 1977 September 28, 2019 Tennessee Third Saturday in October Alabama Crimson Tide 2; text-align:center collapsed Tennessee Volunteers (2–3) at #4 Alabama Crimson Tide (4–1) October 15 Tennessee 3 0 7 0 Alabama 3 13 8 0 Legion Field, Birmingham, Alabama 71,000 First quarter ALA – Roger Chapman 20-yard field goal. Alabama 3–0. TEN – Jim Gaylor 41-yard field goal. Tie 3–3. Second quarter ALA – Jeff Rutledge 4-yard run (Roger Chapman kick). Alabama 10–3. ALA – Jeff Rutledge 9-yard run (kick failed). Alabama 16–3. Third quarter ALA – Ozzie Newsome 39-yard pass from Jeff Rutledge (run good). Alabama 24–3. TEN – Kelsey Finch 13-yard pass from Joe Hough (Jim Gaylor kick). Alabama 24–10. Fourth quarter No scoring Top passers TEN – Joe Hough – 6/13,76 yards, TD, INT ALA – Jeff Rutledge – 5/8, 82 yards, TD Top rushers TEN – Kelsey Finch – 8 rushes, 53 yards ALA – Johnny Davis – 18 rushes, 103 yards Top receivers TEN – Reggie Harper – 3 receptions, 43 yards ALA – Ozzie Newsome – 2 receptions, 61 yards, TD Louisville Alabama Crimson Tide 2; text-align:center collapsed Louisville Cardinals (3–2–1) at #3 Alabama Crimson Tide (5–1) Louisville 0 0 6 0 Alabama 14 13 14 14 Bryant–Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 60,210 First quarter ALA – Ozzie Newsome 67-yard pass from Jeff Rutledge (kick failed). Alabama 6–0. ALA – Donnie Faust 2-yard run (run good). Alabama 14–0. Second quarter ALA – Tony Nathan 71-yard run (kick failed). Alabama 20–0. ALA – Steve Whitman 10-yard run (Roger Chapman kick). Alabama 27–0. Third quarter ALA – Ozzie Newsome 32-yard pass from Jeff Rutledge (Roger Chapman kick). Alabama 34–0. ALA – Keith Pugh 32-yard pass from Kevin Jones (Roger Chapman kick). Alabama 41–0. LOU – Randy Butler 1-yard run (kick failed). Alabama 41–6. Fourth quarter ALA – Tim Travis 5-yard pass from Steadman Shealy (Roger Chapman kick). Alabama 48–6. ALA – John Turpin 5-yard run (Roger Chapman kick). Alabama 55–6. Top passers LOU – Randy Butler – 4/11, 48 yards ALA – Jeff Rutledge – 3/3, 124 yards, 2 TD Top rushers LOU – Calvin Prince – 15 rushes, 100 yards ALA – Tony Nathan – 4 rushes, 85 yards, TD Top receivers LOU – Marc Mitchell – 3 receptions, 31 yards ALA – Ozzie Newsome – 3 receptions, 124 yards, 2 TD At Mississippi State Alabama–Mississippi State football rivalry Alabama Crimson Tide 2; text-align:center collapsed #2 Alabama Crimson Tide (6–1) at Mississippi State Bulldogs (3–4) October 29 Alabama 14 7 13 3 Mississippi State 0 7 0 0 Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, Jackson, Mississippi 47,500 First quarter ALA – Tony Nathan 59-yard run (Roger Chapman kick). Alabama 6–0. ALA – Donnie Faust 1-yard run (Roger Chapman kick. Alabama 14–0. Second quarter MSU – James Otis Doss 2-yard run (Dave Marler kick). Alabama 14–7. ALA – Keith Pugh 30-yard pass from Jeff Rutledge (Roger Chapman kick). Alabama 21–7. Third quarter ALA – Johnny Davis 1-yard run (Roger Chapman kick). Alabama 28–7. ALA – Steadman Shealy 1-yard run (kick failed). Alabama 34–7. Fourth quarter ALA – Roger Chapman 37-yard field goal. Alabama 37–7. Top passers ALA – Jeff Rutledge – 5/8, 95 yards, TD MSU – Bruce Threadgill – 10/20, 189 yards, 2 INT Top rushers ALA – Tony Nathan – 7 rushes, 115 yards, TD MSU – Dennis Johnson – 8 rushes, 23 yards Top receivers ALA – Keith Pugh – 3 receptions, 59 yards, TD MSU – Mardye McDole – 7 receptions, 96 yards At LSU Alabama–LSU football rivalry Alabama Crimson Tide 2; text-align:center collapsed #2 Alabama Crimson Tide (7–1) at #18 LSU Tigers (5–2) November 5 Alabama 3 7 7 7 LSU 0 3 0 0 Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 65,377 ABC First quarter ALA – Roger Chapman 44-yard field goal. Alabama 3–0. Second quarter LSU – Mike Conway 31-yard field goal. Tie 3–3. ALA – Tony Nathan 1-yard run (Roger Chapman kick). Alabama 10–3. Third quarter ALA – Tony Nathan 1-yard run (Roger Chapman kick). Alabama 17–3. Fourth quarter ALA – Keith Pugh 20-yard pass from Tony Nathan (Roger Chapman kick). Alabama 24–3. Top passers ALA – Jeff Rutledge – 4/7, 62 yards LSU – David Woodley – 3/8, 17 yards Top rushers ALA – Johnny Davis – 23 rushes, 126 yards LSU – Charles Alexander – 22 rushes, 110 yards Top receivers ALA – Ozzie Newsome – 4 receptions, 62 yards LSU – Mike Quintela – 1 reception, 9 yards Miami (FL) Alabama Crimson Tide 2; text-align:center collapsed Miami (FL) Hurricanes (3–5) at #2 Alabama Crimson Tide (8–1) November 12 Miami (FL) 0 0 0 0 Alabama 0 15 7 14 Bryant–Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 57,422 First quarter No scoring Second quarter ALA – Rick Neal 5-yard pass from Jeff Rutledge (kick failed). Alabama 6–0. ALA – Tony Nathan 1-yard run (run failed). Alabama 12–0. ALA – Roger Chapman 27-yard field goal. Alabama 15–0. Third quarter ALA – Rick Neal 7-yard pass from Jeff Rutledge (Alan McElroy kick). Alabama 22–0. Fourth quarter ALA – Tony Nathan 2-yard run (Alan McElroy kick). Alabama 29–0. ALA – Kevin Jones 12-yard run (Alan McElroy kick). Alabama 36–0. Top passers MIA – Kenny McMillian – 2/8, 15 yards, INT ALA – Jeff Rutledge – 9/14, 165 yards, 2 TD Top rushers MIA – Chris Hobbs – 13 rushes, 43 yards ALA – Johnny Davis – 11 rushes, 84 yards Top receivers MIA – Pat Walker – 1 reception, 11 yards ALA – Ozzie Newsome – 4 receptions, 106 yards Vs. Auburn Iron Bowl Alabama Crimson Tide 2; text-align:center collapsed #2 Alabama Crimson Tide (9–1) vs. Auburn Tigers (5–5) November 26 Alabama 0 14 14 20 Auburn 7 0 0 14 Legion Field, Birmingham, Alabama 69,721 First quarter AUB – Joe Cribbs 87-yard run (Jorge Portela kick). Auburn 7–0. Second quarter ALA – Bruce Bolton 30-yard pass from Jeff Rutledge (Roger Chapman kick). Tie 7–7. ALA – Johnny Davis 12-yard run (Roger Chapman kick). Alabama 14–7. Third quarter ALA – Tony Nathan 1-yard run (Roger Chapman kick). Alabama 21–7. ALA – Tony Nathan 2-yard run (Roger Chapman kick). Alabama 28–7. Fourth quarter AUB – Byron Franklin 74-yard pass from Charlie Trotman (Jorge Portela kick). Alabama 28–14. ALA – Mitch Ferguson 1-yard run (Roger Chapman kick). Alabama 35–14. ALA – Ozzie Newsome 42-yard pass from Jeff Rutledge (kick failed). Alabama 41–14. ALA – Steadman Shealy 15-yard run (Barry Smith kick). Alabama 48–14. AUB – William Andrews 3-yard run (Jorge Portela kick). Alabama 48–21. Top passers ALA – Jeff Rutledge – 9/13, 193 yards, 2 TD AUB – Charlie Trotman – 4/9, 135 yards, TD, INT Top rushers ALA – Johnny Davis – 20 rushes, 104 yards, TD AUB – Joe Cribbs – 15 rushes, 133 yards, TD Top receivers ALA – Ozzie Newsome – 4 receptions, 123 yards, TD AUB – Byron Franklin – 1 reception, 74 yards, TD Jeff Rutledge 15 rushes, 102 yards Sugar Bowl (vs. Ohio State) 1978 Sugar Bowl Alabama Crimson Tide 2; text-align:center collapsed Sugar Bowl: #3 Alabama Crimson Tide (10–1) vs. #9 Ohio State Buckeyes (9–2) January 2, 1978 Monday Ohio State 0 0 0 6 Alabama 0 13 8 14 Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana 76,811 Indoors (dome) Percy Penn ABC Keith Jackson and Ara Parseghian First quarter No scoring Second quarter ALA – Tony Nathan 1-yard run (Roger Chapman kick). Alabama 7–0. ALA – Bruce Bolton 27-yard pass from Jeff Rutledge (kick failed). Alabama 13–0. Third quarter ALA – Rick Neal 3-yard pass from Jeff Rutledge (pass good). Alabama 21–0. Fourth quarter OSU – James Harrell 38-yard pass from Rod Gerald (run failed). Alabama 21–6. ALA – Major Ogilvie 1-yard run (Roger Chapman kick). Alabama 28–6. ALA – Johnny Davis 5-yard run (Roger Chapman kick). Alabama 35–6. Top passers OSU – Rod Gerald – 7/17, 103 yards, TD, 3 INT ALA – Jeff Rutledge – 8/11, 109 yards, 2 TD Top rushers OSU – Ron Springs – 10 rushes, 74 yards ALA – Johnny Davis – 24 rushes, 95 yards, TD Top receivers OSU – James Harrell – 1 reception, 38 yards, TD ALA – Ozzie Newsome – 2 receptions, 45 yards 1978 Game Recap - Official Site of the Allstate Sugar Bowl https://allstatesugarbowl.org/classic/1978-game-recap/ Sugar Bowl September 28, 2019 Personnel 1977 Alabama Crimson Tide f Buddy Aydelette 78 OT So y Bruce Bolton 32 WR Jim Bunch OL Pete Cavan 20 RB Johnny Crow 40 RB Bob Cryder OG Sr y Johnny Davis 38 FB Sr y Johnny Davis (American football) Mike English RB Donnie Faust RB Mitch Ferguson RB Alan Gray QB Louis Green OL Lou Ikner 30 RB Kevin Jones QB Tony Nathan 22 RB Jr y Rick Neal 8 WR Ozzie Newsome 82 WR Sr y C Jack O'Rear QB Ricky Tucker 18 DB Major Ogilvie 42 RB Keith Pugh 4 WR Jeff Rutledge 11 QB Jr y Steadman Shealy 10 QB y Dwight Stephenson 57 C So y Chip Tilman OL Tim Travis 88 TE So n John Turpin RB Steve Whitman 45 FB So n Phil Allman DB William Davis DL Rickey Gilliland LB Wayne Hamilton 94 DT So Terry Jones DT Sr y Terry Jones (defensive tackle) E. J. Junior 39 DE Fr y John Knox DL Mike Kramer DB Barry Krauss 77 LB y Murray Legg DB Marty Lyons 93 DL Curtis McGriff 96 DT So y Don McNeal 28 DB So y Calvin Parker DL Randy Scott Randy Scott (American football) 50 LB Fr y Mike Tucker DB C Rich Wingo 36 LB Jr y Roger Chapman K Buddy Holt 1 P So Alan McElroy K Barry Smith K *Bear Bryant References General http://grfx.cstv.com/schools/alab/graphics/docs/77-m-footbl-recaps.pdf 1977 Season Recaps RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics July 15, 2015 March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304085944/http://grfx.cstv.com/schools/alab/graphics/docs/77-m-footbl-recaps.pdf dead http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/alab/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/misc_non_event/2012FootballRecordBook.pdf 2012 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Record Book 2012 University of Alabama Athletics Media Relations Office Tuscaloosa, Alabama July 15, 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160304115208/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/alab/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/misc_non_event/2012FootballRecordBook.pdf March 4, 2016 Specific Alabama Category:Alabama Crimson Tide football seasons Category:Southeastern Conference football champion seasons Category:Sugar Bowl champion seasons Alabama Crimson Tide football