1966 Arizona State Sun Devils football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1966 Arizona State Sun Devils football Western Athletic Conference WAC 5–5 3–2 Frank Kush 9th Sun Devil Stadium The 1966 Arizona State Sun Devils football team was an American football team that represented Arizona State University in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) during the 1966 NCAA University Division football season. In their ninth season under head coach Frank Kush, the Sun Devils compiled a 5–5 record (3–2 in WAC, second), and were outscored 174 to 166.1966 Arizona State Sun Devils Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football October 26, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/arizona-state/1966-schedule.html2016 ASU Football Media Guide Arizona State University 2016 121 http://www.sundevilguides.com/football/#121/z 2016-10-27 https://web.archive.org/web/20161025235122/http://www.sundevilguides.com/football/#121/z 2016-10-25 dead The team's statistical leaders included John Goodman with 1,259 passing yards, Travis Williams with 551 rushing yards, and Ken Dyer with 496 receiving yards.1967 Arizona State Sun Devils Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football October 26, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/arizona-state/1967.html Don Baker, Bill Kajikawa, Paul Kemp, Larry Kentera, Jack Stovall, and Dick Tamburo were assistant coaches.Arizona State Football Media Guide 2007 183 Arizona State University August 29, 2017 http://www.thesundevils.com/sports/2013/4/17/208249976.aspx The team captains were offensive tackle Ray Shirey and defensive end Steve Timarac.2007 Media Guide, p. 172. The Sun Devils finished 3–3 at home and 2–2 on the road. All home games were played at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. Schedule September 17 w y Texas Western Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, AZ 30–26 39,367 https://www.newspapers.com/article/albuquerque-journal-a-state-outlasts-min/155348425/ Albuquerque Journal A-State outlasts Miners September 18, 1966 September 15, 2024 Newspapers.com September 24 l y Wyoming War Memorial Stadium Laramie, WY 6–23 19,251 https://www.newspapers.com/article/rapid-city-journal-wyoming-bumbs-arizona/155346293/ Rapid City Journal Wyoming bumbs Arizona State September 25, 1966 September 15, 2024 Newspapers.com October 1 l y West Texas State Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, AZ 20–21 29,882 https://www.newspapers.com/article/el-paso-times-w-texas-outscores-asu-212/155348629/ The El Paso Times W Texas outscores ASU 21–20 October 2, 1966 September 15, 2024 Newspapers.com October 8 l y y Washington State Rogers Field Pullman, WA 13–24 18,700 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tri-city-herald-wsu-ends-losing-streak-b/155348751/ Tri-City Herald WSU ends losing streak by beating Arizona State October 9, 1966 September 15, 2024 Newspapers.com October 14 w y BYU Cougar Stadium Provo, UT 10–7 20,119 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/26578404/cougars_fall_to_asu_107_sun_devils/ The Ogden Standard-Examiner Cougars fall to ASU, 10–7: Sun Devils halt Carter's aerial game on BYU field October 15, 1966 8 September 15, 2024 Newspapers.com October 22 l y Oregon State Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, AZ 17–18 29,118 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sacramento-bee-brothers-guides-beave/155348890/ The Sacramento Bee Brothers guides Beavers over Arizona State 18–17 October 23, 1966 September 15, 2024 Newspapers.com November 5 l Utah Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, AZ 6–21 42,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/arizona-daily-star-utah-grinds-out-victo/155349009/ The Arizona Daily Star Utah grinds out victory over ASU November 6, 1966 September 15, 2024 Newspapers.com November 12 w y Oregon Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, AZ 14–10 30,642 https://www.newspapers.com/article/oakland-tribune-sun-devils-hold-off-duck/155349183/ Oakland Tribune Sun Devils hold off Duck rally November 13, 1966 September 15, 2024 Newspapers.com November 19 w New Mexico Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, AZ 28–7 25,111 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-spokesman-review-sun-devils-end-seas/155349333/ The Spokesman-Review Sun Devils end season with victory November 20, 1966 September 15, 2024 Newspapers.com November 26 w y Arizona Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ rivalry 20–17 33,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sacramento-bee-state-tops-arizona-20/155349580/ The Sacramento Bee State tops Arizona 20–17 on pass in final minutes November 27, 1966 September 15, 2024 Newspapers.com 1966 NCAA Football Statistics (Arizona State) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/295806?utf8=%E2%9C%93&year_id=295806&sport_id=589023&commit=Submit&org_sport_name=&org_id= National Collegiate Athletic Association September 15, 2024 Game summaries On September 17, Arizona State opened its season with a 30–26 victory over Texas Western. The game drew a record opening night crowd of 39,367. The Sun Devils trailed, 19–7, at halftime, but quarterback John Goodman led a comeback in the fourth quarter.ASU Surprises Texas Western, 30-26: Goodman, Pitts Lead Triumph The Arizona Republic September 18, 1966 1C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/13421830/asu_surprises_texas_western_3026/ Newspapers.com On September 24, the team suffered a 23–6 road loss against Wyoming. Quarterback John Goodman threw three interceptions in the first quarter, and each one led to a Wyoming score. The Sun Devils trailed, 17–0, at the end of the disastrous first quarter.Alert Wyoming Clouts Sun Devils, 23-6: Pilfered Passes Key Win The Arizona Republic September 25, 1966 1C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/13421926/alert_wyoming_clouts_sun_devils_236/ Newspapers.com On October 1, the team lost, 21–20, to West Texas State at Sun Devil Stadium. Wes Plummer set an Arizona State record when he returned a punt 85 yards for a touchdown.West Texas St. Tops ASU: Errors Key to 21-20 Victory The Arizona Republic October 2, 1966 2E https://www.newspapers.com/clip/13421976/west_texas_st_tops_asu_errors_key_to/ Newspapers.com On October 8, the Sun Devils lost a 24–15 road contest against Washington State.Sun Devils Fall, 24-15: Costly Mistakes Frustrate ASU As Washington State Gains Lead The Arizona Republic October 9, 1966 1D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/13422022/sun_devils_fall_2415_costly_mistakes/ Newspapers.com On October 14, Arizona State halted its three-game losing streak with a 10–7 road victory over undefeated BYU.Sun Devils Upset Brigham Young, 10-7: Defense, Goodman Key Win The Arizona Republic October 15, 1966 59 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/13422089/sun_devils_upset_brigham_young_107/ Newspapers.com On October 22, the Sun Devils suffered an 18–17 home loss to Oregon State.Beavers Shave ASU, 18-17: Late ASU Field Goal Attempt Falls Short The Arizona Daily Star October 23, 1966 E1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/13422186/beavers_shave_asu_1817/ Newspapers.com On November 5, following a bye week, the Sun Devils lost, 21–6, at home against Utah. To that point in the season, they had lost five of seven games.Redskins Defeat Devils, 21-6: A-State Suffers 5th Loss The Arizona Republic November 6, 1966 1C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/13428091/redskins_defeat_devils_216_astate/ Newspapers.com On November 12, the Sun Devils bounced back with a 14–10 home win over Oregon. This was the first college football game between Arizona State and Oregon.Sun Devils Slip Past Oregon, 14-10: ASU Gets 3rd Win of Season The Arizona Republic November 13, 1966 1D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/13428184/sun_devils_slip_past_oregon_1410/ Newspapers.com On November 19, Arizona State defeated New Mexico, 28–7, at Sun Devil Stadium.Sun Devils Whip Lobos, 28-7: ASU Wins 4th With Late Surge The Arizona Republic November 20, 1966 1D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/13428292/sun_devils_whip_lobos_287_asu_wins/ Newspapers.com On November 26, in the annual Arizona–Arizona State football rivalry game, the Sun Devils prevailed for a 20–17 road victory against Arizona.ASU Beats Cats 20-17; Reed's Heroics Fail The Arizona Republic November 27, 1966 1A https://www.newspapers.com/clip/13428443/asu_beats_cats_2017_reeds_heroics/ Newspapers.com Roster Arizona State's usual offensive lineup included: wide receiver Ken Dyer, left tackle Ray Shirey, left guard Jim Kane, center George Hummer, right guard Obie Lowe, right tackle Larry Langford, quarterback John Goodman, halfback Max Anderson, fullback Travis Williams, and wingback Fair Hooker. Arizona State's usual defensive lineup included: left defensive end Jesse Fleming, left defensive tackle Bob Rokita, middle guard Curley Culp, right defensive tackle Larry Hendershot, right defensive end Steve Timarac, left linebacker Dick Egloff, middle linebacker Dave Buchanan, right linebacker Ron Pritchard, left cornerback John Pitts, right cornerback Ken Dyer, and safety Phil Booker. Arizona State's specialists included punter Ken Hornbeck and placekicker Bob Rokita. Cecil Abono, Ron Elam, Chuck Hunt, Paul Palumbo, Rick Shaw, Nello Tomarelli, Dickie Brown, Mike Chowaniec, Richard Mann, and Wes Plummer were also on the roster. Individual and team statistics The team's statistical leaders included: Travis Williams with 551 rushing yards on 37 carries and an average of 4.0 yards per carry;2007 Media Guide, pp. 152–154. John Goodman with 1,259 passing yards on 96 of 168 passing (53.6% completion) with eight touchdown passes and 14 interceptions; Max Anderson (five touchdowns) and Rob Rokita (18 extra points and four field goals) with 30 points scored each; Ken Dyer with 29 receptions for 496 yards and two touchdowns; Chuck Hunt, Ken Dyer, and John Pitts with four interceptions each; Ken Hornbeck with 64 punts for 2,474 yards, an average of 38.7 yards per punt; Max Anderson with eight kickoff returns for 108 yards and Ron Elam with seven returns for 145 yards; and Chuck Hunt with seven punt returns for 34 yards. The team's statistical averages for the 1966 season included the following: 113.1 rushing yards gained per game on offense, 103.8 rushing yards allowed per game on defense;2007 Media Guide, p. 150. 150.1 passing yards gained per game on offense, 140.8 passing yards allowed per game on defense; 263.2 yards of total offense gained per game, 244.6 yards of total offense allowed per game on defense; 16.6 points scored per game, 17.4 points allowed per game; 146 first downs on offense, 136 first downs allowed on defense; and 64 total punts for an average of 38.7 yards. Awards and honors Linebacker Ron Pritchard received All-American Honorable Mention honors from the Associated Press for the 1966 football season.2007 Media Guide, p. 159. Pritchard, Curley Culp, and Steve Timarac received first-team All-Western Athletic Conference honors for the 1966 campaign. Ken Dyer and Ray Shirey received second-team All-Western Athletic Conference honors.2007 Media Guide, p. 162. Ken Dyer earned the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame Scholar Athlete Award for the 1966 campaign and was also named an Academic All-American.2007 Media Guide, pp. 162–163. Team awards were presented as follows: Ray Shirey won the Sun Angel Award for leadership, team spirit, and athletic ability.2006 Media Guide, pp. 164-165. Steve Timarac won the Mike Bartholomew Award as the outstanding senior lineman. Paul Palumbo won the Cecil Abono Captains Award. Chuck Hunt won the Glen Hawkins Sportsmanship Award. Chuck Hunt won the Most Improved Award. References External links Game program: Arizona State at Washington State – October 8, 1966 Arizona State Category:Arizona State Sun Devils football seasons Arizona State Sun Devils football