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1967 Arizona State Sun Devils football team
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The 1967 Arizona State Sun Devils football team was an American football team that represented Arizona State University in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) during the 1967 NCAA University Division football season. In their tenth season under head coach Frank Kush, the Sun Devils compiled an 8–2 record (4–1 against WAC opponents), finished in second place in the WAC, and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 350 to 210.1967 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/1967-schedule.html2016 ASU Football Media Guide Arizona State University 2016 122 http://www.sundevilguides.com/football/#122/z 2016-10-27 https://web.archive.org/web/20161025235122/http://www.sundevilguides.com/football/#122/z 2016-10-25 dead
The team's statistical leaders included Ed Roseborough with 1,494 passing yards, Max Anderson with 1,188 rushing yards, and Ken Dyer with 654 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, Larry Kentera, Chuck McBride, Bob Owens, and Jerry Thompson were assistant coaches.August 2017 Fullback Max Anderson and middle guard Curley Culp were the team captains. August 2017 The Sun Devils finished 4–2 at home and 4–0 on the road. All home games were played at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.
Schedule
September 16 w y San Jose State Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, AZ 27–16 36,742 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-breeze-sun-devils-explode-late/155366324/ The Daily Breeze Sun Devils explode late for 27–16 win over SJS September 17, 1967 September 15, 2024 Newspapers.com September 23 l y Oregon State Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, AZ 21–27 37,051 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-san-bernardino-county-sun-oregon-sta/155366492/ The Sun-Telegram Oregon State outlasts Arizona State, 27–21 September 24, 1967 September 15, 2024 Newspapers.com September 30 w y y Wisconsin Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI 42–16 49,327 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune-badgers-are-outclassed/155366674/ The Chicago Tribune Badgers are outclassed, 42–16 October 1, 1967 September 15, 2024 Newspapers.com October 7 w y UTEP Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, AZ 33–32 38,142 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-austin-american-arizona-state-gamble/155366805/ The Austin American-Statesman Arizona State gambles to win October 8, 1967 September 15, 2024 Newspapers.com October 14 w y New Mexico University Stadium Albuquerque, NM 56–23 19,537 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-wichita-eagle-arizona-state-kicks-ne/155366923/ The Wichita Eagle & Beacon Arizona State kicks New Mexico 56–23 October 15, 1967 September 15, 2024 Newspapers.com October 21 w y y Washington State Joe Albi Stadium Spokane, WA 31–10 16,504 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tri-city-herald-a-state-surge-downs-wsu/155367096/ Tri-City Herald A-State surge downs WSU October 22, 1967 September 15, 2024 Newspapers.com October 28 l Wyoming 8 Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, AZ 13–15 42,344 https://www.newspapers.com/article/el-paso-times-cowboys-clip-sun-devils/155365491/ The El Paso Times Cowboys clip Sun Devils October 29, 1967 September 15, 2024 Newspapers.com November 4 w y Utah Ute Stadium Salt Lake City, UT 49–32 20,260 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald-journal-utah-falls-to-asu-sun/155367180/ The Herald-Journal Utah falls to ASU Sun Devils November 5, 1967 September 15, 2024 Newspapers.com November 18 w BYU Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, AZ 31–22 38,183 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sacramento-bee-byu-trips-over-tempe/155367299/ The Sacramento Bee BYU trips over Tempe by 31–22 November 19, 1967 September 15, 2024 Newspapers.com November 25 w Arizona Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, AZ rivalry 47–7 41,567 https://www.newspapers.com/article/arizona-republic-wildcats-drubbed-by-sun/155367427/ The Arizona Republic Wildcats drubbed by Sun Devils, 47–7 November 26, 1967 September 15, 2024 Newspapers.com
1967 NCAA Football Statistics (Arizona State) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/403857 National Collegiate Athletic Association September 15, 2024
Game summaries
On September 9, in the season opener at Sun Devil Stadium, Arizona State defeated San Jose State, 27–16. The Sun Devils held San Jose State to -22 rushing yards. "2007 Media Guide, p. 205."
On September 23, following a bye week, the Sun Devils suffered a 27–21 home loss to Oregon State.
On September 30, Arizona State recorded a 42-16 road victory against Wisconsin. It marked the first ever meeting between the Arizona State and Wisconsin football teams. Fullback Max Anderson gained 220 rushing yards on 21 carries for Arizona State. "2007 Media Guide, p. 196."
On October 7, the Sun Devils outlasted Texas-El Paso for a 33–32 home win.
On October 14, Arizona State prevailed for a 56-23 road victory over New Mexico.
On October 21, the Sun Devils beat Washington State 31–20 on the road. Arizona State WS Wes Plummer recorded a 93-yard interception returned for a touchdown. "2007 Media Guide, p. 200."
On October 28, Arizona State fell, 15–13, against Wyoming in Tempe. Fullback Max Anderson set a single game school record with his 99-yard touchdown run for the Sun Devils. "2007 Media Guide, p. 202."
On November 4, the Sun Devils bounced back with a 49-32 road win over Utah.
On November 18, following a second bye week, Arizona State defeated BYU, 31–22, at Sun Devil Stadium.
In the annual Arizona–Arizona State football rivalry game, the Sun Devils closed the season with a dominating 47–7 home victory against Arizona. Larry Walton provided a 90-yard punt return touchdown for ASU. "2007 Media Guide, p. 202."
Roster
Arizona State's usual offensive lineup included: (WR Richard Mann, LT Larry Langford, LG Jim Kane, C George Hummer, RG Mike Chowaniec, RT Nello Tomarelli, TE Ken Dyer, QB Ed Roseborough, HB Art Malone, FB Max Anderson, & WB J.D. Hill).August 2017
Arizona State's usual defensive lineup included: (LE Richard Griffin, LT Bob Rokita, RT Bobby Johnson, RE Dennis Farrell, MG Curley Culp, LLB Dick Egloff, RLB Ron Pritchard, LC Dickie Brown, RC Rick Shaw, SS Paul Ray Powell, & WS Wes Plummer).August 2017
Arizona State's usual specialists included: (K Bob Rokita & P Ed Roseborough).August 2017
Larry Walton was also on the roster.August 2017
Individual and team statistics
Arizona State's leading rusher was Max Anderson (191 Carries, 1,224 gross yards, 36 yards lost, 1,188 net yards, & 6.2 yard avg). Anderson tied a single season school-record with 5 consecutive 100-yard rushing games.August 2017
The Sun Devils' leading passer was Ed Roseborough (95-205, 1,494 yds, 46.3% completion pct., 12 TD, & 18 int).August 2017
ASU's leader in scoring was Max Anderson (12 TD & 72 total pts).August 2017
The Devils' leading receiver was Ken Dyer (39 receptions, 654 yds, & 4 TD).August 2017
Arizona State's leader in interceptions was Wes Plummer (8 int & 161 yds).August 2017
The Sun Devils' leader in punting was Ed Roseborough (60 Punts, 2,286 yds, & 38.1 avg)August 2017
ASU's leader in kickoff returns was Max Anderson (21 Returns & 372 yds).August 2017
The Devils' leader in punt returns was J.D. Hill (22 Returns, 221 yds, & 1 TD).August 2017
The Sun Devils set a single season school-record averaging 2.7 interceptions per game.August 2017
Arizona State averaged 217.4 rushing yards per game, while allowing 79.8 rushing yards per game.August 2017
The Sun Devils averaged 197.4 passing yards per game, while allowing 197.9 passing yards per game.August 2017
ASU accumulated 414.8 yards of total offense per game, while allowing 276.8 yards of total offense per game.August 2017
The Devils averaged 35.0 points per game, while allowing 21.0 points per game.August 2017
Arizona State accumulated 181 first downs offensively, while allowing 141 first downs defensively.August 2017
The Sun Devils collected 61 total punts and averaged 37.5 yards, while their opponents recorded 77 total punts and averaged 40.3 yards.August 2017
Awards and honors
Middle guard Curley Culp received first-team All-American honors from The Sporting News and Time magazine.August 2017 Linebacker Ron Pritchard received honorable mention on the Associated Press' 1967 All-America team.August 2017
Five Sun Devils received first-team honors on the 1967 All-Western Athletic Conference team: Culp, Pritchard, fullback Max Anderson, center George Hummer, and safety Wes Plummer. Five other received second-team All-WAC honors: guard Mike Chowaniec, tight end Ken Dyer, wingback J.D. Hill, cornerback Rick Shaw, and tackle Nello Tomarelli.August 2017
Team awards were presented as follows:
Max Anderson and Curley Culp won the Sun Angel Award.August 2017
Curley Culp won the Mike Bartholomew Award.August 2017
Cecil Abono won the Cecil Abono Captains Award.August 2017
Larry Langford won the Glen Hawkins Sportsmanship Award. August 2017
Dennis Farrell won the Most Improved Award.August 2017
Fullback Max Anderson played in the 1967 North–South Shrine Game, the 1968 Coaches All-America Game, and the 1968 Chicago College All-Star Game.August 2017 Tight end Ken Dyer also played in the 1968 Coaches All-America Game,August 2017 and middle guard Curley Culp played in the Chicago College All-Star Game.August 2017
References
External links
Game program: Arizona State vs. Washington State at Spokane – October 21, 1967
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