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1970 Simon Fraser Clan football team

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 Division II 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]

1970 Simon Fraser Clan football
ConferenceIndependent
Record8–0
Head coach
Offensive schemeOption
Base defense3–4
Home stadiumEmpire Stadium
Seasons
← 1969
1971 →
1970 NAIA Division II independents football records
Conf Overall
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
Missouri Southern   –   2 – 7 – 1
Geneva   –   1 – 8 – 0
Missouri Western   –   1 – 8 – 0
  • ^ – NAIA Division II playoff participant
Rankings from NAIA Division II poll

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

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Preseason

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DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 7Seattle CavaliersW 24–14 (exhibition)[8]
September 12B.C. Rebels
W 42–3 (scrimmage)[1]

Regular season

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DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 19Portland State
W 21–125,610[9][10]
September 26Whitman
  • Empire Stadium
  • Vancouver, B.C.
W 36–13[11]
October 3Whitworth
  • Empire Stadium
  • Vancouver, B.C.
W 35–13600[12][13]
October 10at Western Washington
W 7–0[2][14]
October 17Oregon College
  • Empire Stadium
  • Vancouver, B.C.
W 21–16[15][16]
October 31British Columbia
W 61–6[17][18]
November 7at Oregon TechKlamath Falls, ORW 42–23[19]
November 14Puget Sound
  • Empire Stadium
  • Vancouver, B.C.
W 24–142,000-2,500[20][21]

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Clansmen roll to an easy victory". The Vancouver Sun. September 14, 1970. p. 23 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ a b "Clansmen no soft touch". The Bellingham Herald. October 8, 1970. p. 6 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ Dan Stinson (October 16, 1970). "Clansmen after fifth win". The Vancouver Sun. p. 20 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "SFU makes the grade". The province. October 20, 1970. p. 19 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Unproven Clan faces proven QB". The Vancouver Sun. September 18, 1970. p. 16 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ a b Howard Tsumura. "The Clan Was Perfect in 1970". Simon Fraser University. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  7. ^ "Central Climbs NW Poll". The Daily Olympian. November 17, 1970. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ "Resounding replacement". The Province. September 8, 1970. p. 21 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ "A surprise for even the Clan". The Province. September 21, 1970. p. 15 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ Dan Stinson (September 21, 1970). "Clan puts it together to knock off Vikings". The Vancouver Sun. p. 21 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ^ "Flag waving excused". The Province. September 28, 1970. p. 15 – via Newspapers.com.
  12. ^ Tony Gallagher (October 5, 1970). "SFU crowd raves about a new hero". The Province. p. 18 – via Newspapers.com.
  13. ^ Dan Stinson (October 5, 1970). "Clan ruins Pirates". The Vancouver Sun. p. 22 – via Newspapers.com.
  14. ^ "Simon Fraser rated No. 3". The Bellingham Herald. October 8, 1970. p. 6 – via Newspapers.com.
  15. ^ "S-Fraser Edges OCE". Statesman Journal. October 18, 1970. p. 18 – via Newspapers.com.
  16. ^ Dan Stinson (October 19, 1970). "SFU Clan has vision of undefeated season". The Vancouver Sun. p. 24 – via Newspapers.com.
  17. ^ Brian Lewis (October 31, 1970). "Is the SFU bubble about to burst?". The Province. p. 17 – via Newspapers.com.
  18. ^ Dennis Feser (November 2, 1970). "Clan machine humiliates Birds: SFU Rolls to Straight". The Vancouver Sun. p. 18 – via Newspapers.com.
  19. ^ Dan Stinson (November 9, 1970). "Clan one away from perfection: Seven down, one to go". The Vancouver Sun. p. 17 – via Newspapers.com.
  20. ^ Dick Kunkle (November 15, 1970). "Simon Fraser Runs Past Loggers 24-14". The Tacoma News Tribune. pp. D1, D3 – via Newspapers.com.
  21. ^ Dan Stinson (November 16, 1970). "Clan sings happy tune: They're perfect". The Vancouver Sun. p. 19 – via Newspapers.com.
  22. ^ "1970 Football Schedule". Simon Fraser University. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
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