1970 Simon Fraser Clan football team
American college football season
| 1970 Simon Fraser Clan football | |
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| Conference | Independent |
| Record | 8–0 |
| Head coach |
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| Offensive scheme | Option |
| Base defense | 3–4 |
| Home stadium | Empire Stadium |
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| Team | W | L | T | W | L | T | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 1 Westminster (PA) ^ | – | 10 | – | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 6 Simon Fraser | – | 8 | – | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. T–20 Frostburg State | – | 7 | – | 1 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 7 Cal Lutheran | – | 8 | – | 1 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Franklin (IN) | – | 7 | – | 3 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Georgetown (KY) | – | 6 | – | 3 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eureka | – | 5 | – | 3 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Grove City | – | 5 | – | 3 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Iowa Wesleyan | – | 5 | – | 4 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Waynesburg | – | 5 | – | 4 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Texas Lutheran | – | 5 | – | 4 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Azusa Pacific | – | 3 | – | 5 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oklahoma Panhandle State | – | 4 | – | 7 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Austin | – | 3 | – | 6 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Geneva | – | 1 | – | 8 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Missouri Western | – | 1 | – | 8 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The 1970 Simon Fraser Clan football team, commonly known as the Clansmen,[1][2][3][4] was a Canadian college football team that represented Simon Fraser University as an independent during the 1970 NAIA football season. In their sixth year under head coach Lorne Davies, the Clansmen compiled a perfect 8–0 record. They played seven of their eight games against American college teams and under American football rules. Their perfect season in 1970 followed a 1–6–1 record in 1969[5] and remained the only undefeated season in the history of the Simon Fraser football program.[6] At the end of the season, Simon Fraser was ranked No. 2 among Northwest small colleges in voting by regional sports writers and broadcasters.[7]
The team was led on offense by quarterback Dave Syme and running back Terry Bailey. Twelve of the team's players later played professional football in the Canadian Football League.[6]
Schedule
Preseason
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 7 | Seattle Cavaliers | W 24–14 (exhibition) | [8] | ||
| September 12 | B.C. Rebels |
| W 42–3 (scrimmage) | [1] |
Regular season
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 19 | Portland State |
| W 21–12 | 5,610 | [9][10] |
| September 26 | Whitman |
| W 36–13 | [11] | |
| October 3 | Whitworth |
| W 35–13 | 600 | [12][13] |
| October 10 | at Western Washington |
| W 7–0 | [2][14] | |
| October 17 | Oregon College of Education |
| W 21–16 | [15][16] | |
| October 31 | British Columbia |
| W 61–6 | [17][18] | |
| November 7 | at Oregon Tech | Klamath Falls, OR | W 42–23 | [19] | |
| November 14 | Puget Sound |
| W 24–14 | 2,000-2,500 | [20][21] |
References
- ^ a b "Clansmen roll to an easy victory". The Vancouver Sun. September 14, 1970. p. 23 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Clansmen no soft touch". The Bellingham Herald. October 8, 1970. p. 6 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Dan Stinson (October 16, 1970). "Clansmen after fifth win". The Vancouver Sun. p. 20 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "SFU makes the grade". The province. October 20, 1970. p. 19 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Unproven Clan faces proven QB". The Vancouver Sun. September 18, 1970. p. 16 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Howard Tsumura. "The Clan Was Perfect in 1970". Simon Fraser University. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
- ^ "Central Climbs NW Poll". The Daily Olympian. November 17, 1970. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Resounding replacement". The Province. September 8, 1970. p. 21 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "A surprise for even the Clan". The Province. September 21, 1970. p. 15 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Dan Stinson (September 21, 1970). "Clan puts it together to knock off Vikings". The Vancouver Sun. p. 21 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Flag waving excused". The Province. September 28, 1970. p. 15 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Tony Gallagher (October 5, 1970). "SFU crowd raves about a new hero". The Province. p. 18 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Dan Stinson (October 5, 1970). "Clan ruins Pirates". The Vancouver Sun. p. 22 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Simon Fraser rated No. 3". The Bellingham Herald. October 8, 1970. p. 6 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "S-Fraser Edges OCE". Statesman Journal. October 18, 1970. p. 18 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Dan Stinson (October 19, 1970). "SFU Clan has vision of undefeated season". The Vancouver Sun. p. 24 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Brian Lewis (October 31, 1970). "Is the SFU bubble about to burst?". The Province. p. 17 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Dennis Feser (November 2, 1970). "Clan machine humiliates Birds: SFU Rolls to Straight". The Vancouver Sun. p. 18 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Dan Stinson (November 9, 1970). "Clan one away from perfection: Seven down, one to go". The Vancouver Sun. p. 17 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Dick Kunkle (November 15, 1970). "Simon Fraser Runs Past Loggers 24-14". The Tacoma News Tribune. pp. D1, D3 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Dan Stinson (November 16, 1970). "Clan sings happy tune: They're perfect". The Vancouver Sun. p. 19 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "1970 Football Schedule". Simon Fraser University. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
