1970 Holy Cross Crusaders football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1970 Holy Cross Crusaders football Independent 0–10–1 Bill Whitton 2nd Thomas F. Lamb Michael Jordan Fitton Field The 1970 Holy Cross Crusaders football team was an American football team that represented the College of the Holy Cross as an independent during the 1970 NCAA University Division football season. Bill Whitton returned for a second year as head coach. The team compiled a record of 0–10–1.2019 Holy Cross Football Fact Book College of the Holy Cross June 15, 2020 123 https://goholycross.com/documents/2019/7/19/19-hc-fb-fb.pdf Worcester, Mass. Reeling financially from the cancellation of all 1969 home games, Holy Cross opted to schedule an 11-game season for the first time in its history, adding a visit to West Point.11th Football Game Rooted in Money Neil Amdur The New York Times March 29, 1970 S22 The no-win, 10-loss season was the worst result in Holy Cross history to that point.Boston College Crushes Holy Cross, 54-0, as Harris Passes for Four Scores Associated Press The New York Times New York, N.Y. November 29, 1970 S1 All home games were played at Fitton Field on the Holy Cross campus in Worcester, Massachusetts. Schedule 1970 AP Eastern y y y ^ Family Weekend September 12 2:00 p.m. @ Army Michie Stadium West Point, NY L 0-26 31,666 Crusaders Beaten, 26-0 Gordon S. Jr. White The New York Times New York, N.Y. September 13, 1970 S1 September 19 Temple Fitton Field Worcester, MA L 13-23 12,500 Defense Leads Temple over Cross by 23-13 Mark Heisler September 27, 1970 sect. 3, p. 1 The Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia, Pa. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70257740/1970-temple-hc/ October 3 Dartmouth Fitton Field Worcester, MA L 14-50 13,222 Dartmouth Defeats Holy Cross as Simms Scores Twice, 50-14 The New York Times New York, N.Y. October 4, 1970 S5 October 10 Colgate<hc> Fitton Field Worcester, MA L 13-21 10,111 Goepel Sparks Colgate, 21-13, by Holy Cross P.J. Crowley October 11, 1970 67 Boston Sunday Globe Boston, Mass. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70261871/1970-colgate-hc/ October 17 @ Boston University Nickerson Field Boston, MA L 23-33 6,247 BU Bounces Back on Beam by Tripping Holy Cross, 33-23 Ernie Roberts October 18, 1970 85 Boston Sunday Globe Boston, Mass. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70263451/1970-boston-hc/ October 24 1:30 p.m. @ Villanova Villanova Stadium Villanova, PA L 14-34 13,174 Villanova Blasts Winless Holy Cross, 34-14, as Mike Siani Breaks 3 School Records Chuck Newman October 25, 1970 sect. 3, p. 1 The Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia, Pa. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70266458/1970-villanova-hc/ Attendance figure in Villanova Wins 5th by 34-14 October 25, 1970 35 Sunday News Lancaster, Pa. October 31 1:50 p.m. @ Buffalo Rotary Field Buffalo, NY L 0-16 8,219–8,290 Crusaders Bow to Buffalo, 16-0 Rich Lewis November 1, 1970 83 Boston Sunday Globe Boston, Mass. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70268008/1970-buffalo-hc/ Attendance figure in Buffalo Whitewashes Holy Cross, 16 to 0 November 1, 1970 3D Democrat and Chronicle Rochester, N.Y. November 7 UMass^ Fitton Field Worcester, MA L 13-29 12,881 UMass Fends Off HC, 29-13 Jerry Nason November 8, 1970 81 Boston Sunday Globe Boston, Mass. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70271570/1970-umass-hc/ Attendance figure in UMass Trims Holy Cross 29-13 November 8, 1970 sect. 3, p. 2 The Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia, Pa. November 14 @ Rutgers Rutgers Stadium Piscataway, NJ L 7-37 10,500 Rutgers Wins Third Straight Larry Agron November 15, 1970 C6 The Sunday Record Hackensack, N.J. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/70272317/1970-rutgers-hc/ November 21 Connecticut Fitton Field Worcester, MA T 20-20 6,818–7,000 UConn Rally Saves Tie with Holy Cross Woody Anderson November 22, 1970 1C The Hartford Courant Hartford, Conn. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/39973426/ Final 1970 Cumulative Football Statistics Report (Connecticut) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/164/stats/13329 National Collegiate Athletic Association December 26, 2022 November 28 @ Boston College (rivalry) Alumni Stadium Chestnut Hill, MA L 0-54 23,500 Statistical leaders Statistical leaders for the 1970 Crusaders included:2019 Holy Cross Football Fact Book College of the Holy Cross June 15, 2020 68–73 https://goholycross.com/documents/2019/7/19/19-hc-fb-fb.pdf Worcester, Mass. Rushing: Joe Wilson, 492 yards and 6 touchdowns on 102 attempts Passing: Jerry Lamb, 855 yards, 78 completions and 3 touchdowns on 204 attempts Receiving: Jack VonOhlen, 358 yards and 3 touchdowns on 30 receptions Scoring: Joe Wilson, 44 points from 7 touchdowns and 1 two-point conversion Total offense: Colin Clapton, 599 yards (604 passing, minus-5 rushing) All-purpose yards: Joe Wilson, 590 yards (492 rushing, 98 receiving) Interceptions: Mike Jordan, 4 interceptions for no yards References Holy Cross Category:Holy Cross Crusaders football seasons Category:College football winless seasons Holy Cross Crusaders football