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Athens Football Team History

Athens Golden Eagles

Athens High School

P.O. Box 109 Athens, AL 35612
Stadium: Golden Eagle Stadium
Colors: Black & Old Gold
Coach: Larry McCoy
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1908 <-- 1970 <- 1971 -> 1972 --> 2012

1971 Season Highlights

Larry McCoy enters his 6th season as Head Coach at Athens.

1971 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Sep. 3	@ Columbia TN	35	12	W
Fri., Sep. 10	vs. Decatur (4A)	6	14	L
Fri., Sep. 17	vs. Hartselle (3A)	6	6	T
Fri., Sep. 24	vs. Deshler (3A)	32	0	W
Fri., Oct. 1	@ Sheffield	27	21	W
Fri., Oct. 8	@ Austin	41	8	W
Fri., Oct. 15	vs. Guntersville	48	18	W
Fri., Oct. 22	@ Cullman	14	24	L
Fri., Oct. 29	@ Pulaski TN	29	0	W
Fri., Nov. 5	vs. Columbia Military TN	48	0	W

1971 Season Totals
Record	7-2 -1
Points Scored	286
Scoring Average	28.6
Points Allowed	103
Defense Average	10.3
Opponents Record	45-25
Home Record	3-1 -1
Away Record	4-1

1971 Class Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
10/5/1971	5	8	(3-1-1)		AHSAA
10/19/1971	7	4	(5-1-1)		AHSAA
10/26/1971	8	7	(5-1-1)		AHSAA

1971 Player Awards
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Award	Team	Source
Will Legg	LB	Sr.	6-2	224	All American		Coach & Athlete
Will Legg	C	Sr.	6-4	250	All-Star Game

1971 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
Will Legg	C	Sr.	6-2	224	1st	BN

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