1965 Arizona State Sun Devils football team

1965 Arizona State Sun Devils football
ConferenceWestern Athletic Conference
Record6–4 (3–1 WAC)
Head coach
Home stadiumSun Devil Stadium
Seasons
← 1964
1966 →
1965 Western Athletic Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
BYU $ 4 1 0 6 4 0
Arizona State 3 1 0 6 4 0
Wyoming 3 2 0 6 4 0
New Mexico 2 3 0 3 7 0
Utah 1 3 0 3 7 0
Arizona 1 4 0 3 7 0
  • $ – Conference champion

The 1965 Arizona State Sun Devils football team was an American football team that represented Arizona State University in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) during the 1965 NCAA University Division football season. In their eighth season under head coach Frank Kush, the Sun Devils compiled a 6–4 record (3–1 against WAC opponents), finished in second place in the WAC, and were outscored by their opponents by a combined total of 142 to 132.[1][2]

The team's statistical leaders included John Goodman with 1,165 passing yards, Travis Williams with 523 rushing yards, and Ben Hawkins with 504 receiving yards.[3]

Don Baker, Dick Corrick, Bill Kajikawa, Paul Kemp, Jack Stovall, and Dick Tamburo were assistant coaches.[4] The team captains were right tackle Bobby Johnson and linebacker John Folmer.[5] The Sun Devils finished 5-2 at home and 1-2 on the road. All home games were played at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.

Schedule

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 18BYUL 6–2435,354[6]
September 25Utah State*
  • Sun Devil Stadium
  • Tempe, AZ
L 0–1329,112[7]
October 2at West Texas State*L 14–22[8]
October 9Wichita State*
  • Sun Devil Stadium
  • Tempe, AZ
W 8–624,687[9]
October 16at San Jose State*L 14–2113,600[10]
October 23New Mexico
  • Sun Devil Stadium
  • Tempe, AZ
W 27–1424,360[11]
October 30at Texas Western*W 28–2025,753[12]
November 13Washington State*
  • Sun Devil Stadium
  • Tempe, AZ
W 7–632,824[13]
November 20Wyoming
  • Sun Devil Stadium
  • Tempe, AZ
W 14–1023,371[14]
November 27Arizona
  • Sun Devil Stadium
  • Tempe, AZ (rivalry)
W 14–638,782[15]
  • *Non-conference game

Game summaries

On September 18, in the season opener at Sun Devil Stadium, Arizona State suffered a 24-6 loss to BYU.[16]

On September 25, the Sun Devils dropped a 13-0 home contest to Utah State.

On October 2, Arizona State fell 22-14 against West Texas State on the road.

On October 9, the Sun Devils rebounded with an 8-6 home victory over Wichita State.

On October 16, Arizona State suffered a 21-14 road loss against San Jose State.

On October 23, the Sun Devils bounced back with a 27-14 home win over New Mexico.

On October 30, Arizona State outlasted Texas-El Paso for a 28-20 road victory.

On November 13, following a bye week, the Sun Devils defeated Washington State, 7-6, in Tempe.

On November 20, Arizona State prevailed for a 14-10 home win against Wyoming.

On November 27, in the annual Arizona–Arizona State football rivalry game, the Sun Devils closed the season with a 14-6 home win over Arizona.

Roster

Arizona State's usual offensive lineup included wide receiver John Pitts, left tackle Ray Shirey, left guard George Corneal, center Bob Lueck, right guard Obie Lowe, right tackle Bobby Johnson, tight end Dewey Forrister, quarterback John Goodman, halfback Travis Williams, fullback Jim Bramlet, and wingback Ben Hawkins.[4]

Arizona State's usual defensive lineup included left defensive end Jesse Fleming, left defensive tackle John Hanson, middle guard Curley Culp, right defensive tackle Bob Rokita, right defensive end Steve Timarac, linebackers Leo Rossi and John Folmer, left cornerback Reggie Jackson, right cornerback Ken Dyer, and safeties John Pitts and S. Darrell Hoover.[4]

Bob Rokita was the team's regular punter and placekicker.[4]

Cecil Abono, Max Anderson, Rick Davis, Dick Egloff, Larry Langford, and Paul Palumbo were also on the roster.[17]

Individual and team statistics

The team's individual statistical leaders included:

  • Rushing: Travis Williams, 130 carries, 523 rushing yards, and 4.0 yards per carry[18]
  • Passing: John Goodman, 96-175, 1,165 passing yards, 54.9% completion percentage, nine touchdowns and four interceptions[18]
  • Scoring: Ben Hawkins (28 points on six touchdowns and a two-point conversion)[18]
  • Receiving: Ben Hawkins (36 receptions for 504 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns)[18]
  • Interceptions: Ben Hawkins (4 interceptions and 125 return yards)[18]
  • Punting: Chuck Kolb (65 punts, 2,857 yards, and a 44.0 yard average)[18]
  • Kickoff returns: Ben Hawkins (10 returns for 201 yards)[18]
  • Punt returns: Ben Hawkins (19 returns for 191 yards)[18]

Arizona State set single-season school records for the fewest interceptions thrown (four) and most yards per punt (44-yard average).[citation needed]

The team's statistical averages for the 1965 season included the following:

  • Rushing yards: 128.2 yards per game on offense, 117.3 yards allowed per game on defense;[19]
  • Passing yards: 118.5 yards per game on offense, 152.3 yards allowed per game on defense;[19]
  • Total offense: 246.7 yards of total offense per game, 269.6 yards of total offense allowed per game on defense;[19]
  • Scoring: 13.2 points scored per game, 14.2 points allowed per game on defense;[19]
  • First downs: 140 first downs on offense, 145 first downs allowed on defense;[19] and
  • Punting: 66 total punts for an average of 44.8 yards per punt.[19]

Awards and honors

Wingback and defensive back Ben Hawkins received All-America honors from Time magazine and first-team All-Western Athletic Conference (WAC) honors.[20] Hawkins also played in the Chicago College All-Star Game. Safety John Pitts received second-team All-WAC honors. Cornerback Ken Dyer played in the 1965 Senior Bowl.[21]

Team awards were presented as follow:

  • Wingback and defensive back Ben Hawkins won the Sun Angel Award;[22]
  • Center Bob Lueck won the Mike Bartholomew Award;[22]
  • Rick Davis won the Cecil Abono Captains Award;[22]
  • Fullback Jim Bramlet won the Glen Hawkins Sportsmanship Award;[22] and
  • Quarterback John Goodman won the Most Improved Award.[22]

References

  1. ^ "1965 Arizona State Sun Devils Schedule and Results". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved October 26, 2016.
  2. ^ "2016 ASU Football Media Guide". Arizona State University. 2016. p. 121. Archived from the original on October 25, 2016. Retrieved October 27, 2016.
  3. ^ "1965 Arizona State Sun Devils Stats". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved October 26, 2016.
  4. ^ a b c d "Arizona State Football Media Guide". Arizona State University. 2007. p. 183. Retrieved August 29, 2017.
  5. ^ 2007 Media Guide, p. 172.
  6. ^ "BYU storms to victory; Arizona State falters". The Idaho Statesman. September 19, 1965. Retrieved September 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ "Utah State blanks Arizona State 13–0". The Sacramento Bee. September 26, 1965. Retrieved September 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ "West Texas Buffs wallop ASU, 22–14". The Arizona Daily Star. October 3, 1965. Retrieved September 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ "Arizona State nips Shockers". Tulsa World. October 10, 1965. Retrieved September 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ "San Jose shocks ASU for first win". Oakland Tribune. October 17, 1965. Retrieved September 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ^ "Arizona State beats New Mexico". The Spokesman-Review. October 24, 1965. Retrieved September 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  12. ^ "ASU trips Miners, 28–20". The Sunday Oregonian. October 31, 1965. Retrieved September 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  13. ^ "ASU upsets Cougars, 7–6". Vallejo Times-Herald. November 14, 1965. Retrieved September 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  14. ^ "ASU trims Pokes, 14–10". The Billings Gazette. November 21, 1965. Retrieved September 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  15. ^ "Unheralded soph turns trick for Arizona State". The Lincoln Sunday Journal & Star. November 28, 1965. Retrieved September 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  16. ^ Dave Hicks (September 19, 1965). "Brigham Young Shocks Sun Devils, 24-6: Home-Game Winning Streak Scissored at 12". The Arizona Republic. p. 14 – via Newspapers.com.
  17. ^ 2007 Media Guide, pp. 167-170.
  18. ^ a b c d e f g h 2007 Media Guide, pp. 152-154.
  19. ^ a b c d e f 2007 Media Guide, p. 150.
  20. ^ 2007 Media Guide, pp. 159, 162.
  21. ^ 2007 Media Guide, p. 166.
  22. ^ a b c d e 2006 Media Guide, pp. 164-165.

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