1979 Alabama Crimson Tide football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1979 Alabama Crimson Tide football Southeastern Conference SEC 1 1 12–0 6–0 Bear Bryant 22nd Mal Moore 5th Wishbone Ken Donahue 6th 5–2 Don McNeal Steve Whitman Bryant–Denny StadiumLegion Field Consensus national championSEC championSugar Bowl champion Sugar Bowl W Won 24–9 vs. Arkansas The 1979 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (variously "Alabama", "UA" or "Bama") represented the University of Alabama in the 1979 NCAA Division I-A football season. It was the Crimson Tide's 85th overall and 46th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his 22nd year, and played their home games at Bryant–Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa and Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama. They finished the season undefeated (12–0 overall, 6–0 in the SEC) and with a victory over Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl. For their collective efforts, the Crimson Tide were recognized as unanimous national champions for the 1979 season. In 1979 the Alabama Crimson Tide capped off a decade of success with the program's seventh perfect season in college history after 1925, 1930, 1934, 1945, 1961, and 1966 (discounting the 1897 "season" in which Bama played and won only one game).ROLLTIDE.COM - University of Alabama Official Athletic Site - Football http://www.rolltide.com:80/sports/m-footbl/archive/m-footbl-results-archive.html https://web.archive.org/web/20160610130509/http://www.rolltide.com:80/sports/m-footbl/archive/m-footbl-results-archive.html 2016-06-10 2025-06-09 www.rolltide.com en The Tide defense recorded five shutouts and allowed only two teams to score in double digits. The offense scored thirty points or more seven times. Despite this dominance Alabama had three close calls. Against Tennessee on October 20, Alabama fell behind 17–0 in the second quarter before rallying to win 27–17. Three weeks later, against LSU, all the Tide offense could scrape up was a single field goal, but it was enough to win 3–0. In the regular season finale against Auburn, after leading 14–3 at the half Alabama let Auburn take an 18–17 fourth quarter lead before winning 25–18. The Auburn and Tennessee games were the only two times in the 1979 season that Alabama trailed.http://www.rolltide.com/datadump/fls_files/files/football/1979/recaps.pdf 1979 game recaps 2010-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20110601024622/http://www.rolltide.com/datadump/fls_files/files/football/1979/recaps.pdf 2011-06-01 dead A 24–9 victory over Arkansas capped a 12–0 season and national championship, Alabama's sixth wire service national title. Schedule 1979 AP September 8 w y y 2 Georgia Tech Grant Field Atlanta, GA rivalry ABC 30–6 57,621 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71446099/tide-floods-techs-revival-306/ The Atlanta Journal Tide floods Tech's revival, 30–6 September 9, 1979 February 18, 2021 Newspapers.com September 22 w y 2 Baylor Legion Field Birmingham, AL 45–0 77,512 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71446256/alabama-feasts-on-bear-meat-450/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Alabama feasts on Bear meat, 45–0 September 23, 1979 February 18, 2021 Newspapers.com September 29 w y 2 Vanderbilt Dudley Field Nashville, TN 66–3 34,694 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71446506/bama-greatness-still-puzzling/ The Tennessean Bama greatness still puzzling September 30, 1979 February 18, 2021 Newspapers.com October 6 w y 2 Wichita State Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL 38–0 51,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71446704/alabama-blasts-wichita-state-380/ The Wichita Eagle Alabama blasts Wichita State 38–0 October 7, 1979 February 18, 2021 Newspapers.com October 13 w y 2 Florida Florida Field Gainesville, FL rivalry 40–0 64,552 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71446889/gators-hit-bottom-crushed-400-by/ Tampa Bay Times Gators hit bottom, crushed 40–0 by Alabama October 14, 1979 February 18, 2021 Newspapers.com October 20 w 1 Tennessee 18 Legion Field Birmingham, AL Third Saturday in October ESPN 27–17 77,665 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71447044/alabama-rallies-to-top-ut-2717/ The Tennessean Alabama rallies to top UT 27–17 October 21, 1979 February 18, 2021 Newspapers.com October 27 w y y 1 Virginia Tech Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL 31–7 60,210 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71447208/alabamas-substitutes-wear-out-va/ Daily Press Alabama's substitutes wear out Va. Tech, 31–7 October 28, 1979 February 18, 2021 Newspapers.com November 3 w 1 Mississippi State Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL rivalry 24–7 60,210 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71447452/alabama-is-still-the-best/ Clarion-Ledger Alabama is still the best November 4, 1979 February 18, 2021 Newspapers.com November 10 w y 1 LSU Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA rivalry 3–0 73,708 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71447586/mcelroy-field-goal-wins-it/ The Montgomery Advertiser McElroy field goal wins it November 11, 1979 February 18, 2021 Newspapers.com November 17 w y 1 Miami (FL) Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL ABC 30–0 54,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71447755/bowl-bound-bama-demolished-hurricanes/ The Palm Beach Post Bowl-bound(?) Bama demolished Hurricanes November 18, 1979 February 18, 2021 Newspapers.com December 1 w y 1 Auburn 14 Legion Field Birmingham, AL Iron Bowl 25–18 77,918 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71447917/defense-holds-off-tigers/ The Montgomery Advertiser Defense holds off Tigers December 2, 1979 February 18, 2021 Newspapers.com January 1, 1980 w y y 2 Arkansas 6 Louisiana Superdome New Orleans, LA Sugar Bowl ABC 24–9 77,846 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71448119/bama-number-1-crimson-tide-didnt/ The Shreveport Journal Bama Number 1 - Crimson Tide didn't 'give it away' in Sugar Bowl January 2, 1980 February 18, 2021 Newspapers.com https://rolltide.com/sports/2016/6/10/sports-m-footbl-archive-m-footbl-archive-1979-html.aspx?id=199 1979 Alabama football archive RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics February 18, 2021 Game summaries At Georgia Tech 1979 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team #2 Alabama 6 6 15 3 Georgia Tech 0 0 0 6 September 8 Grant FieldAtlanta, Georgia 57,621 Keith Jackson & Ara Parseghian ABC Sources:Al Browning Tide hits Atlanta like Sherman did https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=5EggAAAAIBAJ&sjid=2p4EAAAAIBAJ&pg=6126%2C1710769 The Tuscaloosa News 1A September 9, 1979 January 31, 2016Doug Meade Alabama dominates Georgia Tech in 30–6 breeze https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=2TwsAAAAIBAJ&sjid=sc0EAAAAIBAJ&pg=1840%2C1504544 Spartanburg Herald-Journal September 9, 1979 January 31, 2016 yes 1 1:22 Alabama E. J. Junior 59-yard interception return (Alan McElroy kick failed) Alabama 6–0 2 4:12 Alabama Major Ogilvie 1-yard run (Two-point run failed) Alabama 12–0 3 11:55 Alabama Steve Whitman 13-yard run (Alan McElroy kick) Alabama 19–0 3 5:12 Alabama Steadman S. Shealy 11-yard run (Two-point run) Alabama 27–0 4 2:01 Alabama Alan McElroy 31-yard field goal Alabama 30–0 4 0:12 Georgia Tech Leon Chadwick 36-yard pass from Mike Kelley (Two-point pass failed) Alabama 30–6 yes As they entered the 1979 season, Alabama was ranked as the No. 2 team in the first AP Poll prior to their season opener against Georgia Tech. Playing before a nationally televised audience, the Crimson Tide rushed for over 300 yards in this 30–6 victory over the Yellow Jackets. Alabama took a 6–0 lead in the first quarter after E. J. Junior intercepted a Mike Kelley pass and returned it 59-yards for a touchdown. Major Ogilvie then extended their lead to 12–0 with his one-yard touchdown run late in the second quarter. The Crimson Tide took control of the game with a pair of third quarter touchdowns that extended their lead to 27–0. Steve Whitman scored first on a thirteen-yard run and this was followed by an eleven-yard Steadman S. Shealy touchdown run. After a late Gary DeNiro interception set up a 31-yard Alan McElroy field goal, Georgia Tech scored on a 36-yard Kelley touchdown pass to Leon Chadwick that made the final score 30–6 and prevented a shutout. The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia Tech to 25–19–3.Rivalry Finder: Alabama vs. Georgia Tech Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football January 31, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/play-index/rivals.cgi?request=1&school_id=alabama&opp_id=georgia-tech Baylor 1979 Baylor Bears football team Baylor 0 0 0 0 #2 Alabama 6 8 3 28 September 22 Legion FieldBirmingham, Alabama 77,512 Sources:Al Browning Tide massacres hopeful Baylor https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=7EggAAAAIBAJ&sjid=2p4EAAAAIBAJ&pg=6202%2C4791514 The Tuscaloosa News 1A September 23, 1979 January 31, 2016Associated Press Tide swamps Baylor, 45–0 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=S7JPAAAAIBAJ&sjid=uAUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=2173%2C6295338 Ocala Star-Banner 2C September 23, 1979 January 31, 2016 yes 1 10:13 Alabama Alan McElroy 30-yard field goal Alabama 3–0 1 0:00 Alabama Alan McElroy 25-yard field goal Alabama 6–0 2 10:53 Alabama Major Ogilvie 1-yard run (Two-point run) Alabama 14–0 3 5:50 Alabama Alan McElroy 33-yard field goal Alabama 17–0 4 14:55 Alabama Mark Nix 2-yard run (Alan McElroy kick) Alabama 24–0 4 11:58 Alabama Mark Nix 8-yard run (Alan McElroy kick) Alabama 31–0 4 4:43 Alabama Joe Jones 1-yard run (Alan McElroy kick) Alabama 38–0 4 0:22 Alabama John Hill 10-yard run (Alan McElroy kick) Alabama 45–0 yes Coming off their bye week, Alabama was still ranked as the No. 2 team in the AP Poll prior to their home opener against Baylor.Associated Press Southern Cal holds No. 1, widens lead over UA https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=6kggAAAAIBAJ&sjid=2p4EAAAAIBAJ&pg=2941%2C3915458 The Tuscaloosa News 11 September 18, 1979 January 31, 2016 Playing at Legion Field, the Crimson Tide shutout the Bears of the Southwest Conference 45–0 in what was the first all-time meeting between the schools.Rivalry Finder: Alabama vs. Baylor Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football January 31, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/play-index/rivals.cgi?request=1&school_id=alabama&opp_id=baylor After taking a 6–0 lead on a pair of Alan McElroy field goals, Alabama led 14–0 at halftime after Major Ogilvie scored on a one-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. A 33-yard McElroy field goal in the third brought the Crimson Tide lead to 17–0 before Alabama scored four touchdowns in the fourth quarter and made the final score 45–0. Mark Nix scored the first pair on runs of two and eight-yards, followed by a one-yard Joe Jones run. John Hill scored the final points with his ten-yard touchdown run in the final minute of the game. At Vanderbilt 1979 Vanderbilt Commodores football team #2 Alabama 14 18 13 21 Vanderbilt 0 3 0 0 September 29 Dudley FieldNashville, Tennessee 34,694 Sources:Al Browning Tide waltzes by Vandy, 66–3 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=XUmZziu-z7kC&dat=19790930&printsec=frontpage&hl=en The Tuscaloosa News 1A September 30, 1979 February 3, 2016Associated Press Tide nails Vanderbilt by 66–3 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=Su0cAAAAIBAJ&sjid=rGcEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6676%2C6533045 Sarasota Herald-Tribune 5C September 30, 1979 February 3, 2016 yes 1 Alabama Steadman S. Shealy 65-yard run (Alan McElroy kick) Alabama 7–0 1 Alabama Major Ogilvie 8-yard run (Two-point run) Alabama 14–0 2 Vanderbilt Mike Woodard 47-yard field goal Alabama 14–3 2 Alabama Steadman S. Shealy 19-yard run (Two-point pass) Alabama 22–3 2 Alabama Alan McElroy 21-yard field goal Alabama 25–3 2 Alabama Mark Nix 1-yard run (Alan McElroy kick) Alabama 32–3 3 Alabama Steve Whitman 3-yard run (Alan McElroy kick failed) Alabama 38–3 3 Alabama Joe Jones 1-yard run (Alan McElroy kick) Alabama 45–3 4 Alabama Joe Jones 3-yard run (Tim Clark kick) Alabama 52–3 4 Alabama Michael Landrum 3-yard run (Amos Jones kick) Alabama 59–3 4 Alabama John Hill 14-yard run (Amos Jones kick) Alabama 66–3 yes After their victory over Baylor, Alabama was still ranked as the No. 2 team in the AP Poll prior to their game against Vanderbilt.Associated Press Leaders hold their spots in AP college football https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=XUmZziu-z7kC&dat=19790924&printsec=frontpage&hl=en The Tuscaloosa News 11 September 25, 1979 February 3, 2016 Playing at Nashville, the Crimson Tide defeated the Commodores by a blowout score of 66–3 in the conference opener. The Crimson Tide took a 14–0 first quarter lead behind touchdown runs of 65 and eight-yards by Steadman S. Shealy and Major Ogilvie. After Mike Woodard scored the only Vandy points with his 47-yard field goal, Alabama extended their lead to 32–3 at the half after Alan McElroy connected on a 21-yard field goal and touchdowns were scored on runs of 19 and one-yard by Shealy and Mark Nix. The Crimson Tide continued their strong play into the second half as they scored five touchdowns and kept the Commodores scoreless on defense. Touchdowns were scored in the third on runs of three and one-yards by Steve Whitman and Joe Jones and in the fourth on a pair of three and a 14-yard run by Jones, Michael Landrum and John Hill. The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Vanderbilt to 36–17–4.Rivalry Finder: Alabama vs. Vanderbilt Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football February 3, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/play-index/rivals.cgi?request=1&school_id=alabama&opp_id=vanderbilt Wichita State 1979 Wichita State Shockers football team Wichita State 0 0 0 0 #2 Alabama 14 14 7 3 October 6 Bryant–Denny StadiumTuscaloosa, Alabama 55,068 Sources:Al Browning It's no shocker; Bama wins 38–0 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=6i8dAAAAIBAJ&sjid=1Z4EAAAAIBAJ&pg=6248%2C1066526 The Tuscaloosa News 1A October 7, 1979 February 3, 2016Steve Goens Alabama buries Shockers https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=oRwsAAAAIBAJ&sjid=FMkEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4836%2C1180551 The Florence Times October 7, 1979 February 3, 2016 yes 1 Alabama Keith Pugh 27-yard pass from Steadman S. Shealy (Alan McElroy kick) Alabama 7–0 1 Alabama Steadman S. Shealy 3-yard run (Alan McElroy kick) Alabama 14–0 2 Alabama Major Ogilvie 6-yard run (Alan McElroy kick) Alabama 21–0 2 Alabama Major Ogilvie 4-yard run (Alan McElroy kick) Alabama 28–0 3 Alabama Steadman S. Shealy 8-yard run (Jones kick) Alabama 35–0 4 Alabama Alan McElroy 40-yard field goal Alabama 38–0 yes As they prepared for their first Tuscaloosa game of the season, Alabama retained their No. 2 position in AP Poll prior to their game against Wichita State.Associated Press USC holds No. 2 in AP Poll https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=6S8dAAAAIBAJ&sjid=1Z4EAAAAIBAJ&pg=7088%2C145534 The Tuscaloosa News 12 October 2, 1979 February 3, 2016 In what was the only game ever played against the Shockers, the Crimson Tide won with this 38–0 shutout at Bryant–Denny Stadium.Rivalry Finder: Alabama vs. Wichita State Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football February 3, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/play-index/rivals.cgi?request=1&school_id=alabama&opp_id=wichita-state Alabama took a 28–0 lead into halftime behind a pair of touchdowns scored in each of the first two quarters. After Steadman S. Shealy connected with Keith Pugh on a 27-yard touchdown pass, Shealy scored on a three-yard run for a 14–0 first quarter lead. Major Ogilvie then gave the Crimson Tide a 28–0 halftime lead after he scored on touchdown runs of six and four-yards in the second. Alabama closed the game with an eight-yard Shealy touchdown run in the third and a 40-yard Alan McElroy field goal in the fourth that made the final score 38–0. At Florida Alabama 14 3 13 10 Florida 0 0 0 0 October 13 Florida Field 64,552 yes Q1 ALA Shealy 3 yard run (McElroy kick) ALA 7–0 Q1 ALA Whitman 5 yard run (McElroy kick) ALA 14–0 Q2 ALA McElroy 31 yard field goal ALA 17–0 Q3 ALA Jacobs 73 yard run (kick failed) ALA 23–0 Q3 ALA Oglivie 1 yard run (McElroy kick) ALA 30–0 Q4 ALA Hill 2 yard run (McElroy kick) ALA 37–0 Q4 ALA McElroy 34 yard field goal ALA 40–0 yes Ocala Star-Banner. 1979 Oct 14. Retrieved 2018-Oct-28. Tennessee October 2021 Virginia Tech October 2021 Mississippi State October 2021 At LSU Alabama beat LSU 3-0 by kicking a field goal and holding LSU to 0 points. By kicking that field goal, they were awarded 3 points. By LSU not scoring a touchdown or kicking a field goal, they were awarded 0 points. The Alabama team was present with their uniforms and played in the game. LSU was also present wearing their uniforms and they, too, played in the game. At the end of the game, the game was ruled over and Alabama deemed the winner from having 3 more points (from the aforementioned field goal) than LSU. It is rumored many fans were present and Alabama fans were said to chant "Roll Tide" at various points in the game. At the end of what was a 60 minute exchange of football plays, Alabama was awarded the win. Miami (FL) Alabama Crimson Tide 2; text-align:center collapsed Miami (FL) Hurricanes (4–4) at #1 Alabama Crimson Tide (9–0) November 17 Miami (FL) 0 0 0 0 Alabama 10 0 7 13 Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 54,500 ABC Al Michaels & Frank Broyles http://grfx.cstv.com/schools/alab/graphics/docs/79-m-footbl-recaps.pdf Recap November 26, 2010 November 12, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121112145741/http://grfx.cstv.com/schools/alab/graphics/docs/79-m-footbl-recaps.pdf dead First quarter ALA – Tim Travis 56-yard pass from Steadman Shealy (Alan McElroy kick). Alabama 7–0. ALA – Alan McElroy 24-yard field goal. Alabama 10–0. Second quarter No scoring Third quarter ALA – Major Ogilvie 1-yard run (Alan McElroy kick). Alabama 17–0. Fourth quarter ALA – Alan McElroy 25-yard field goal. Alabama 20–0. ALA – Alan McElroy 23-yard field goal. Alabama 23–0. ALA – James Haney 5-yard run (Alan McElroy kick). Alabama 30–0. The contest versus the Hurricanes marked the first national television broadcast from Bryant–Denny Stadium. Portable light standards had to be brought in by ABC, since the Tuscaloosa stadium lacked permanent fixtures at the time. It also marked the Alabama homecoming for former Crimson Tide assistant Howard Schnellenberger, in his first season at Miami. Vs. Auburn Iron Bowl #1 Alabama vs. #14 Auburn Alabama 0 14 3 8 Auburn 3 0 9 6 December 1 Legion Field, Birmingham, Alabama 77,918 ALA AUB collapsed 1 Auburn Other Portela 47-yard field goal 0 3 2 Alabama Other Pugh 28-yard pass from Shealy (McElroy kick) 7 3 2 Alabama Other Shealy 1-yard run (McElroy kick) 14 3 3 Auburn Other Portela 39-yard field goal 14 6 3 Alabama Other McElroy 28-yard field goal 17 6 3 Auburn Other Cribbs 36-yard pass from Trotman (two-point failed) 17 12 4 Auburn Other Robbins 11-yard pass from Trotman (two-point failed) 17 18 4 Alabama Other Shealy 8-yard run (Shealy run) 25 18 25 18 Roster 1979 Alabama Crimson Tide y Scott Allison 62 OG J n Buddy Aydelette 78 T Sr y Wiley Barnes 53 OT S n Thomas Boler 76 OT J n David Booker 86 SE J n Vince Boothe 60 OG S n Gary Bramblett OG RF n Mike Brock 70 OG S n Laurence Brown III 83 TE S n Jim Bunch 63 OT S y Bob Cayavec 71 TE RF n Tim Clark 80 SE SO n Vince Cowell 67 OG J n Bob Dasher 59 C RF n John Dyess RB SO n Rusty Faust 79 OT SO n Mitch Ferguson 41 RB J n Pat Folmar QB J n Bill Glass OG SO n Alan Gray 14 QB-RB SO n James Haney 21 RB SO n Jim Bob Harris 9 DB SO n John Hill 44 FB J n Tim Hill RB SO n Buddy Holt 1 TE-P S n Billy Jackson 33 RB J y Billy Jackson (American football) Amos Jones RB SO y Joe Jones 24 RB J n Bobby Johnson FB SO n Mike Kennedy FB SO n Bart Krout 87 TE SO n James Mallard 26 SE J n Keith Marks 82 SE RF n Eddie McCombs 72 OT J n Denny Merritt OT RF n Jeff Miller OT RF n Farrar Montgomery OT J n Clay Moss SE F n Mark Nix 48 RB-DB SO n Major Ogilvie 42 RB J n Ben Orcutt 29 RB-DB SO n Doug Prater RB J n Keith Pugh 4 SE S n Steve Rhoden QB SO n Joe Robbins 61 C J n Frank Sazera SE J n Bill Searcey 69 OG J y Steadman S. Shealy 10 QB S y David Sherrill SE SO n Barry Smith 52 C S n Marvin Smith OT SO n Dwight Stephenson 57 C S y Tim Travis 88 TE S n Steve Whitman 45 FB S n Charlie Williams 38 FB RF n Joe Beazley 70 DT RF n Tom Boyd 90 LB SO y Tom Boyd (American football) Byron Braggs 47 DT J y Bill Brown DB SO n Danny Casteel DT RF n Mike Clements 43 DB J n Jackie Cline 98 DT RF y Prince Colley DB SO n Allen Connell DT J n Gary DeNiro 51 DE J n Marvis Freeman DB J n Robert Gaines DE F n Steve Glass LB F n Wayne Hamilton 94 DE S n David Hannah 74 DT S n Butch Harkness DE J n Greg Haynes 37 DB RF n Josh Henderson DB RF n Scott Homan 93 DT RF n James Hughes LB SO n Mike Inman 95 DT J n Don Jacobs 5 DB QB J n Robbie Jones 97 LB RF y Robbie Jones (linebacker) E. J. Junior 39 DE J y John Lancaster DE J n Greg Landers DB F n Eddie Lowe 57 DB SO y Eddie Lowe (Canadian football) Warren Lyles 91 NG SO n Bobby Marks DB RSO n John Mauro 84 DE JR n David McCarty LB SO n Curtis McGriff 96 DT S y Don McNeal 28 DB S y Benny Perrin 23 DB SO y Mike Pitts 81 DE RF y David Reeves 16 DB SO n Bill Robinson DB SO n David Rogers DB SO n Ricky Rozzell 36 LB RF n Roy Rumbley DE SO n Randy Scott Randy Scott (American football) 50 LB Jr y Richard Shinn 99 NG SO n Bobby Smith 49 DB S n Peter Smith DB J n Tom Spencer 27 DB J n Jerrill Sprinkle 7 DB RF n John Theis 99 DE SO n Ricky Tucker 18 DB J n Tommy Wilcox 15 DB RF y Johnny Brooker PK SO n Butch Bunn P J n George Mardini PK SO n Alan McElroy 6 PK S n Woody Umphrey 2 P J n http://grfx.cstv.com/schools/alab/graphics/docs/79-m-footbl-roster.pdf October 15, 2013 Bear Bryant Mal Moore (Offensive coordinator / quarterbacks) Ken Donahue (Defensive coordinator) Sylvester Croom (Inside linebackers) K. J. Lazenby Bobby Marks Bill Oliver (Defensive backs) Bryant Pool Dee Powell Jeff Rouzie Jack Rutledge George "Shorty" White Perry Willishttp://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/archive/alab-m-footbl-sched-1979.html 1979 Schedule & Results: 1979 National Champions CBS Interactive October 15, 2013 References Alabama Category:Alabama Crimson Tide football seasons Category:College football national champions Category:Southeastern Conference football champion seasons Category:Sugar Bowl champion seasons Category:College football undefeated seasons Alabama Crimson Tide football