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G.W. Long Football Team History

G.W. Long Rebels

George W. Long High School

Rt. 1 Box 1 Skipperville, AL 36374
Stadium: Rebel Stadium
Colors: Red & Black
Coach: Leslie Thompson

1966 <-- 1971 <- 1972 -> 1973 --> 2024

1972 Season Highlights

Leslie Thompson enters his 2nd season as Head Coach at G.W. Long.

1972 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Sep. 1	vs. Goshen	8	6	W
Fri., Sep. 8	@ Ariton	0	6	L
Fri., Sep. 15	vs. Clio	12	0	W
Fri., Sep. 22	vs. Houston Academy	14	14	T
Fri., Sep. 29	@ Zion Chapel	14	7	W
Fri., Oct. 6	@ Lyeffion	12	14	L
Thu., Oct. 12	@ Coffee Springs	34	16	W
Fri., Oct. 20	vs. Wicksburg	26	46	L
Fri., Oct. 27	@ Louisville	8	12	L
Fri., Nov. 3	OPEN

1972 Season Totals
Record	4-4 -1
Points Scored	128
Scoring Average	14.2
Points Allowed	121
Defense Average	13.4
Opponents Record	38-51 -1
Home Record	2-1 -1
Away Record	2-3

1972 Class 1A Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
G.W. Long was not ranked.

1972 Player Awards
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Award	Team	Source
No G.W. Long Players on File.

1972 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
Edsel Watson	IL				HM	BPH

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Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History

Collinsville completed the 1931 season with a record of 1-4-5. The five ties will forever be a state record since all games are now decided by overtime.