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1972 Florence State Lions football team
| 1972 Florence State Lions football |
|---|
| Gulf South Conference |
| 2–9 (1–5 GSC) |
| Durell Mock (3rd season) |
| Harlon Hill (1st season) |
| Wally Burnham (1st season) |
| Braly Municipal Stadium |
The 1972 Florence State Lions football team represented Florence State University as a member of the Gulf South Conference (GSC) during the 1972 NAIA Division I football season. Led by third-year head coach Durell Mock, the Lions compiled an overall record of 2–9 with a mark of 1–5 in conference play, tying for seventh place in the GSC. Florence State played home game at Braly Municipal Stadium in Florence, Alabama. Mock resigned after the conclusion of the season, having guided the Lions to an 8–24 record in his three-year tenure.
| Date | Time | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 9 | 7:30 p.m. | at Middle Tennessee* | Horace Jones FieldMurfreesboro, TN | L 10–31 | 10,000 | |
| September 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Samford* | Braly Municipal StadiumFlorence, AL | L 10–24 | 6,000 | |
| September 23 | 7:30 p.m. | at Delta State | Delta FieldCleveland, MS | W 17–7 | 5,000 | |
| September 30 | 7:30 p.m. | at Livingston | Tiger StadiumLivingston, AL (rivalry) | L 6–17 | 4,000 | |
| October 7 | 7:30 p.m. | at Mississippi College* | Clinton, MS | L 6–14 | 4,000 | |
| October 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Northwestern State | Braly Municipal StadiumFlorence, AL | L 7–14 | 6,000 | |
| October 21 | 7:30 p.m. | Troy State | Braly Municipal StadiumFlorence, AL | L 0–33 | 3,500 | |
| October 28 | 2:00 p.m. | Henderson State* | Braly Municipal StadiumFlorence, AL | W 21–0 | 5,000 | |
| November 4 | 1:30 p.m. | at Appaachian State* | Conrad StadiumBoone, NC | L 3–17 | 5,000 | |
| November 11 | 1:30 p.m. | Tennessee–Martin | Braly Municipal StadiumFlorence, AL | L 16–21 | 3,000 | |
| November 18 | 2:00 p.m. | Jacksonville State | Paul Snow Memorial StadiumJacksonville, AL | L 20–39 | 8,000 | |
| *Non-conference gameHomecoming |
The offseason before the 1972 season was highlighted by major coaching additions. Harlon Hill returned to his alma mater to become the offensive coordinator. Hill, who in his time in the NFL had won both the Rookie of the Year and the Most Valuable Player awards, made the move the full-time coaching after spending his post-playing days earning his graduate degree and becoming a principal at an elementary school in nearby Killen, Alabama.
Bobby Johns, who played at Alabama from 1965 to 1969 and won a national championship in 1965, joined the coaching staff as a defensive secondary coach. The two-time All-American would also be responsible for recruiting in central Alabama and Georgia.
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 | Column 5 |
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| 1972 Florence State Lions Football | ||||
| Quarterbacks |
Randy Elmore - Senior (6'1, 185) David Elmore - Sophomore (6'1, 185) Eddie Mitchell - Freshman (6'0, 170) Tim Stewart - Freshman (6'2, 185) Raymond Weaver - Sophomore (6'2, 190) Tailbacks
Larry Brom - Junior (5'10, 185) Tommy McMinn - Sophomore (6'0, 180) Jim Satterfield - Freshman (6'2, 205) Fullbacks
Mike Wilburn - Junior (5'8, 183) Jerry Mizell - Freshman (5'11, 210) Scotty King - Junior (6'0, 195) Flankerbacks
Jim Trimble - Senior (6'1, 175) Bobby Burcham - Senior (6'0, 175) Tim Weigart - Freshman (5'10, 165) Punters
Dave Mathis - Sophomore (6'2, 190) | | Ends
Leroy Baker - Senior (6'1, 220) Danny Kimble - Junior (5'10, 180) Billy Hargrove - Sophomore (5'11, 185) Bill Strain - Sophomore (6'2, 195) Roger Ferrell - Freshman (6'2, 195) Will Fuller - Freshman (6'2, 180) David Gargis - Freshman (6'2, 185) Larry Jackson - Freshman (6'2, 175) Mike Knight - Freshman (6'0, 175) Frankie Williams - Freshman (6'0, 190) Tackles
Frankie Patterson - Senior (5'10, 215) Wendell Hathorn - Junior (5'11, 225) Larry Brown - Sophomore (6'0, 215) Mike Nave - Sophomore (6'1, 225) Tommy Baker - Freshman (6'1, 210) Al Carter - Freshman (6'2, 250) Barry Johnson - Freshman (6'3, 265) Sony Mitchell - Junior (6'2, 210) Tim Tortorice - Junior (6'2, 225) | | Guards
Bill Morton - Junior (5'10, 220) David Harbin - Sophomore (6'0, 245) Barry Koehn - Freshman (5'11, 195) Mike Mann - Freshman (5'11, 200) Mike McDonald - Freshman (6'1, 245) Terry Rhodes - Freshman (6'1, 210) John Trotter - Sophomore (5'10, 210) Mike Warren - Freshman (6'0, 215) Centers
Paul Parvin - Sophomore (6'1, 230) Guy Fry - Freshman (6'2, 190) Linebackers
William McCormmack - Senior (6'2, 210) Hezzie Morgan - Junior (6'0, 195) Doyce Steele - Sophomore (6'1, 190) Terry Buchanan - Junior (6'0, 190) Ivan Richard - Freshman (5'11, 180) Defensive backs
David Hines - Sophomore (5'11, 185) Larry Jefferys - Sophomore (5'10, 175) Jim Witt - Sophomore (5'11, 175) Jim Ezell - Freshman (5'10, 167) Bobby Gauntey - Freshman (6'0, 170) Billy Miles - Freshman (6'2, 180) |
| Column 1 |
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| Florence State Lions coaches |
| Head coach |
Durell Mock Assistant coaches
Harlon Hill - Offensive Coordinator Wally Burnham - Defensive Coordinator Bobby Johns - Defensive Secondary Coach Ricky Lindsey - Graduate Assistant Dale Hancock - Graduate Assistant Bill Pike - Trainer Johnny Long - Graduate Assistant/Trainer |
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