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Sheffield Football Team History


Sheffield Bulldogs
Sheffield High School

2800 19th Ave. Sheffield, AL 35660
Stadium: Walton R. Wright Stadium
Colors: Purple & Gold
Coach: Roland Atkins
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1918  <-- 1970 <- 1971 -> 1972 --> 2024
1971 Season Highlights
 Roland Atkins enters his 2nd season as Head Coach at Sheffield.
 The Bulldogs move from Class 4A and into Region 0.
 
1971 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Sep. 3  vs. Coffee    22   14   W       
 Fri., Sep. 10  @ Hamilton    20   28   L       
 Fri., Sep. 17  @ Muscle Shoals    17   14   W       
 Fri., Sep. 24  vs. Brighton    19   0   W       
 Fri., Oct. 1  vs. Athens    21   27   L       
 Fri., Oct. 8  @ Bradshaw    10   0   W       
 Fri., Oct. 15  @ Hartselle    22   7   W       
 Fri., Oct. 22  @ Colbert County    18   38   L       
 Fri., Oct. 29  vs. Deshler    37   6   W       
 Fri., Nov. 5  @ Russellville    29   6   W       
 
1971 Season Totals
  Record7-3
  Points Scored215
  Scoring Average21.5
  Points Allowed140
  Defense Average14.0
  Opponents Record52-45 -4
  Home Record3-1
  Away Record4-2
1971 Class 3A Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
10/19/19717 10(5-2) AHSAA
  

1971 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 No Sheffield Players on File.

1971 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Willie BivensE HM  BN



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