1964 Jacksonville State Gamecocks football team

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1964 Jacksonville State Gamecocks football
ACC champion
Conference Alabama Collegiate Conference
Record4–4–1 (3–0 ACC)
Head coach
Home stadium Paul Snow Stadium
Seasons
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1965  →

The 1964 Jacksonville State Gamecocks football team represented Jacksonville State College (now known as Jacksonville State University) as a member of the Alabama Collegiate Conference (ACC) during the 1964 NAIA football season. Led by 18th-year head coach Don Salls, the Gamecocks compiled an overall record of 4–4–1 with a mark of 3–0 in conference play, and finished as ACC champion. At the conclusion of the season, Salls retired and defensive coordinator Jim Blevins was promoted as his successor as head coach of the Gamecocks. [1]

Schedule

DateOpponentSiteResultSource
September 12 Tampa *
W 10–8 [2]
September 26at Delta State *
L 0–13 [3]
October 3 Troy State
  • Paul Snow Stadium
  • Jacksonville, AL (rivalry)
W 38–0 [4]
October 10 Southeast Missouri State *
  • Paul Snow Stadium
  • Jacksonville, AL
L 0–24 [5]
October 17at Louisiana College *
L 9–41 [6]
October 31at Chattanooga *
L 0–21 [7]
November 7at Mississippi College *
T 24–24 [8]
November 14 Livingston State
  • Paul Snow Stadium
  • Jacksonville, AL
W 40–7 [9]
November 21 Florence State
  • Paul Snow Stadium
  • Jacksonville, AL
W 28–0 [10]
  • *Non-conference game

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The 1980 Jacksonville State Gamecocks football team represented Jacksonville State University as a member of the Gulf South Conference (GSC) during the 1980 NCAA Division II football season. Led by fourth-year head coach Jim Fuller, the Gamecocks compiled an overall record of 8–3 with a mark of 6–1 in conference play, and finished second in the GSC. In the playoffs, Jacksonville State were defeated by Cal Poly in the first round.

The 1984 Jacksonville State Gamecocks football team represented Jacksonville State University as a member of the Gulf South Conference (GSC) during the 1984 NCAA Division II football season. Led by first-year head coach Joe Hollis, the Gamecocks compiled an overall record of 4–5–1 with a mark of 4–4 in conference play, and finished fifth in the GSC. Hollis was hired as the Gamecocks' head coach in January 1984, and resigned a year later after only a single season to become offensive line coach at Georgia.

The 1987 Jacksonville State Gamecocks football team represented Jacksonville State University as a member of the Gulf South Conference (GSC) during the 1987 NCAA Division II football season. Led by third-year head coach Bill Burgess, the Gamecocks compiled an overall record of 5–4–1 with a mark of 3–4–1 in conference play, and finished tied for fifth in the GSC.

The 1988 Jacksonville State Gamecocks football team represented Jacksonville State University as a member of the Gulf South Conference (GSC) during the 1988 NCAA Division II football season. Led by fourth-year head coach Bill Burgess, the Gamecocks compiled an overall record of 10–2 with a mark of 7–1 in conference play, sharing the GSC title with Mississippi College and Tennessee–Martin. Jacksonville State advanced to the NCAA Division II Football Championship played, beating West Chester in the first round before losing to Portland State in the quarterfinal.

The 1989 Jacksonville State Gamecocks football team represented Jacksonville State University as a member of the Gulf South Conference (GSC) during the 1989 NCAA Division II football season. Led by fifth-year head coach Bill Burgess, the Gamecocks compiled an overall record of 13–1 with a mark of 8–0 in conference play, winning the GSC title. For the second consecutive season, Jacksonville State advanced to the NCAA Division II Football Championship playoffs, beating Alabama A&M in the first round, North Dakota State in the quarterfinals, and Angelo State in the semifinals, before losing to Mississippi College in the championship game. In 1993, the NCAA vacated Mississippi College's championship as a result of numerous violations, but the Gamecocks are still recognized as runner-up.

The 1990 Jacksonville State Gamecocks football team represented Jacksonville State University as a member of the Gulf South Conference (GSC) during the 1990 NCAA Division II football season. Led by sixth-year head coach Bill Burgess, the Gamecocks compiled an overall record of 9–3 with a mark of 6–2 in conference play, and finished second in the GSC. For the third consecutive season, Jacksonville State advanced to the NCAA Division II Football Championship playoffs, beating North Alabama in the first round before losing to Mississippi College in the quarterfinals.

The 1991 Jacksonville State Gamecocks football team represented Jacksonville State University as a member of the Gulf South Conference (GSC) during the 1991 NCAA Division II football season. Led by seventh-year head coach Bill Burgess, the Gamecocks compiled an overall record of 12–1 with a mark of 6–0 in conference play, winning the GSC title. For the fourth consecutive season, Jacksonville State advanced to the NCAA Division II Football Championship playoffs, beating Winston-Salem State in the first round, Mississippi College in the quarterfinals, and IUP in the semifinals before losing to Pittsburg State in the championship game.

The 1969 Jacksonville State Gamecocks football team represented Jacksonville State University as a member of the Alabama Collegiate Conference (ACC) during the 1969 NAIA football season. Led by first-year head coach Charley Pell, the Gamecocks compiled an overall record of 3–6 with a mark of 0–3 in conference play.

The 1967 Jacksonville State Gamecocks football team represented Jacksonville State University as a member of the Alabama Collegiate Conference (ACC) during the 1967 NAIA football season. Led by third-year head coach Jim Blevins, the Gamecocks compiled an overall record of 4–5–1 with a mark of 1–1–1 in conference play.

The 1966 Jacksonville State Gamecocks football team represented Jacksonville State College as a member of the Alabama Collegiate Conference (ACC) during the 1966 NAIA football season. Led by second-year head coach Jim Blevins, the Gamecocks compiled an overall record of 8–2 with a mark of 3–0 in conference play, and finished as ACC champion.

The 1965 Jacksonville State Gamecocks football team represented Jacksonville State College as a member of the Alabama Collegiate Conference (ACC) during the 1965 NAIA football season. Led by first-year head coach Jim Blevins, the Gamecocks compiled an overall record of 7–2 with a mark of 3–0 in conference play, and finished as ACC champion.

The 1963 Jacksonville State Gamecocks football team represented Jacksonville State College as a member of the Alabama Collegiate Conference (ACC) during the 1963 NAIA football season. Led by 17th-year head coach Don Salls, the Gamecocks compiled an overall record of 4–4–1 with a mark of 2–0–1 in conference play, and finished as ACC co-champion.

The 1962 Jacksonville State Gamecocks football team represented Jacksonville State College as a member of the Alabama Collegiate Conference (ACC) during the 1962 NAIA football season. Led by 16th-year head coach Don Salls, the Gamecocks compiled an overall record of 4–3–2 with a mark of 2–0–1 in conference play, and finished as ACC co-champion.

The 1961 Jacksonville State Gamecocks football team represented Jacksonville State College as a member of the Alabama Collegiate Conference (ACC) during the 1961 NAIA football season. Led by 15th-year head coach Don Salls, the Gamecocks compiled an overall record of 5–4 with a mark of 2–1 in conference play.

The 1960 Jacksonville State Gamecocks football team represented Jacksonville State College as a member of the Alabama Collegiate Conference (ACC) during the 1960 NAIA football season. Led by 14th-year head coach Don Salls, the Gamecocks compiled an overall record of 3–6 with a mark of 2–1 in conference play.

The 1958 Jacksonville State Gamecocks football team represented Jacksonville State College as a member of the Alabama Intercollegiate Conference (AIC) during the 1958 NAIA football season. Led by 12th-year head coach Don Salls, the Gamecocks compiled an overall record of 5–4 with a mark of 2–0 in conference play.

The 1957 Jacksonville State Gamecocks football team represented Jacksonville State College as a member of the Alabama Intercollegiate Conference (AIC) during the 1957 NAIA football season. Led by 11th-year head coach Don Salls, the Gamecocks compiled an overall record of 4–4 with a mark of 2–0 in conference play.

The 1955 Jacksonville State Gamecocks football team represented Jacksonville State Teachers College as a member of the Alabama Intercollegiate Conference (AIC) during the 1955 college football season. Led by ninth-year head coach Don Salls, the Gamecocks compiled an overall record of 10–1 with a mark of 2–1 in conference play and a victory over Rhode Island at the Refrigerator Bowl.

The 1954 Jacksonville State Gamecocks football team represented Jacksonville State Teachers College as a member of the Alabama Intercollegiate Conference (AIC) during the 1954 college football season. Led by eighth-year head coach Don Salls, the Gamecocks compiled an overall record of 7–2–1 with a mark of 2–1 in conference play.

References

  1. ↑ "Salls stepping down as Jax State coach". The Anniston Star. November 20, 1964. Retrieved December 3, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
  2. ↑ "Bad snaps cost Tampa 10–8 loss". The Tampa Tribune. September 13, 1964. Retrieved December 3, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
  3. ↑ "Delta tops Jacksonville for third win in row". The Clarion-Ledger. September 27, 1964. Retrieved December 3, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
  4. ↑ "Jacksonville smothers Troy, 38–0". The Anniston Star. October 4, 1964. Retrieved December 3, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
  5. ↑ "Jacksonville State falls to Southeast Missouri, 24–0". The Anniston Star. October 11, 1964. Retrieved December 3, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
  6. ↑ "Louisiana College hits Jacksonville". Lake Charles American-Press. October 18, 1964. Retrieved December 3, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
  7. ↑ "Moccasins turn back Jax State College, 21–0". The Anniston Star. November 1, 1964. Retrieved December 3, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
  8. ↑ "MC, Jacksonville St. battle to tie, 24–24". The Clarion-Ledger. November 8, 1964. Retrieved December 3, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
  9. ↑ "Gamecocks crunch Livingston State 40 to 7". The Anniston Star. November 15, 1964. Retrieved December 3, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
  10. ↑ "Jacksonville clinches ACC title, whips Lions". The Montgomery Advertiser. November 22, 1964. Retrieved December 3, 2022– via Newspapers.com.


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