1979 Furman Paladins football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1979 Furman Paladins football Southern Conference SoCon 5–6 4–3 Dick Sheridan 2nd David Henderson David Lyle Jay Cory Sirrine Stadium The 1979 Furman Paladins football team was an American football team that represented Furman University as a member of the Southern Conference (SoCon) during the 1979 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their second year under head coach Dick Sheridan, the Paladins compiled an overall record of 5–6 with a conference mark of 4–3, placing fourth in the SoCon.1979 Furman Paladins Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football September 17, 2022 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/furman/1979-schedule.html Schedule 1979 AP September 8 l y y Clemson Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC 0–21 55,908 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/109739462/furman-fails-to-tame-clemson/ The Greenville News Furman fails to tame Clemson September 9, 1979 September 17, 2022 Newspapers.com Clemson Football Media Guide - 1980 https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/fball_media/53/ Clemson University 1980 2 November 10, 2023 September 15 l y 1979 Presbyterian Blue Hose Presbyterian Sirrine Stadium Greenville, SC 10–17 9,844 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/109739678/pc-blue-hose-pull-off-another-upset/ PC Blue Hose pull off another upset September 16, 1979 The Times and Democrat September 17, 2022 Newspapers.com September 22 l Chattanooga Sirrine Stadium Greenville, SC 14–45 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/109739844/turnovers-bury-furman/ Turnovers bury Furman September 23, 1979 The Greenville News September 17, 2022 Newspapers.com September 29 l East Tennessee State Sirrine Stadium Greenville, SC 24–28 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/109740032/whew-buccaneers-rally-to-trip-furman/ Whew! Buccaneers rally to trip Furman September 30, 1979 Kingsport Times-News September 17, 2022 Newspapers.com October 6 l y y 1979 Wofford Terriers Wofford Snyder Field Spartanburg, SC rivalry 17–27 7,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/109740161/turnovers-sink-furman-2717/ The State Turnovers sink Furman 27–17 October 7, 1979 September 17, 2022 Newspapers.com October 13 w Marshall Sirrine Stadium Greenville, SC 34–24 5,616 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/109740316/furman-snaps-losing-streak/ Furman snaps losing streak October 14, 1979 The Charlotte Observer September 17, 2022 Newspapers.com October 20 w Appalachian State Sirrine Stadium Greenville, SC 31–17 13,287 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89967408/paladins-slam-door-on-apps/ The Greenville News Paladins slam door on Apps October 21, 1979 September 17, 2022 Newspapers.com October 27 l y VMI Alumni Memorial Field Lexington, VA 20–21 3,800 VMI kills rally to trip Furman The State October 28, 1976 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94084550/vmi-kills-rally-to-trip-furman/ September 17, 2022 Newspapers.com November 3 w y Davidson Richardson Stadium Davidson, NC 63–55 4,500 Furman 63, Davidson 55 Honest! It's a football score The State November 4, 1979 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/109076511/furman-63-davidson-55-honest-its-a-fo/ September 17, 2022 Newspapers.com November 10 w Western Carolina Sirrine Stadium Greenville, SC 23–14 8,854 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/109740738/furman-defense-stymies-western-carolina/ Furman defense stymies Western Carolina 23–14 November 11, 1979 The Charlotte Observer September 17, 2022 Newspapers.com November 17 w y The Citadel Johnson Hagood Stadium Charleston, SC rivalry 45–44 20,130 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/109740894/furman-survives-russell-led-citadel-atta/ The State Furman survives Russell-led Citadel attack, wins 45–44 November 18, 1979 September 17, 2022 Newspapers.com Roster 1979 Furman Paladins f 32 Jr Steve Bishop RB 88 So Terry Clark TE 43 So Brothel Cole RB 54 Sr Jay Cory OL 34 Sr Sandy Davis FB 44 Jr Joe Davison WR 24 Jr Mark Grainger WR 31 So Mike Glenn RB 30 So Ricky Hall RB 12 Sr David Henderson QB 77 Sr Joe Holt OL 18 So Jeff Johnson QB 89 Jr Zach Kelehear TE 19 Sr Skip Lax WR 87 So Billy Lee WR 86 Sr Steve McDougall TE 70 Jr Tom Morrish OL 65 Sr Scott Sellers OL 11 So Tim Sorrells QB 61 Sr Stan Stanley OL 35 Jr Mark Taylor FB 67 Sr Bobby Woods OL 28 Jr Chris Buono DB 10 So Jeff Burke DB 55 Jr Ronnie Cox LB 37 So Tony Edwards DB 22 Jr Bruce Fowler DB 51 So Bruce Gheesling LB 76 Sr Dave Lyle DL 78 Jr Ansel Matthews DL 81 Sr Scott Montgomery DE 52 So Steve O'Neill LB 83 So Tim Partridge DL 27 So Brent Sanders DB 56 Jr Jerry Scott LB 84 So Larry Scott DE 62 Jr Jeff Snipes DE 79 Jr Floyd Swilley DL 41 So Chris Horton P 40 So Keith Potter K *Dick Sheridan References Furman Category:Furman Paladins football seasons Furman Paladins football