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  School Football over the past 100 seasons.





Austin Football Team History


Austin Black Bears
Austin High School

3004 Modaus Rd SW Decatur, AL 35601
Stadium: Austin Football Field
Colors: Burnt Orange & Black
Coach: Frank Sadler
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1963  <-- 1972 <- 1973 -> 1974 --> 2024
1973 Season Highlights
 Frank Sadler enters his 2nd season as Head Coach at Austin.
 
1973 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Aug. 31  @ Scottsboro    41   0   W       
 Fri., Sep. 7  vs. Coffee    6   6   T       
 Fri., Sep. 14  @ Decatur    20   14   W       
 Fri., Sep. 21  @ Bradshaw    14   30   L       
 Fri., Sep. 28  vs. Hartselle    21   35   L       
 Fri., Oct. 5  vs. Athens    12   21   L       
 Fri., Oct. 12  @ Lee Huntsville    12   7   W       
 Fri., Oct. 19  vs. Huntsville    26   28   L       
 Fri., Oct. 26  vs. Russellville    43   22   W       
 Fri., Nov. 9  @ Walker    14   20   L       
 
1973 Season Totals
  Record4-5 -1
  Points Scored209
  Scoring Average20.9
  Points Allowed183
  Defense Average18.3
  Opponents Record48-46 -4
  Home Record1-3 -1
  Away Record3-2
1973 Class 4A Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
9/19/19733 9 AHSAA
  

1973 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 No Austin Players on File.

1973 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 No Austin Players on File.



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