1951 Tennessee-Alabama soccer: First televised occasion in SEC historical past

Tennessee soccer defeated a, 27-13, on Oct. 20, 1951 at Legion Area in Birmingham, a. 44,000 have been in attendance.

The matchup was the primary televised occasion in SEC historical past (C).

The Crimson Tide, coached by fifth-year head coach Harold Drew, led, 7-0, after Bobby Marlow scored on a 1-yard run. The Vols tied the sport within the second quarter after a accomplished a 20-yard cross to r.

The sport was tied, 7-7, at halftime.

Within the third quarter, Tennessee led, 14-7, after Dick Ernsberger scored on a 3-yard landing run. Tennessee prolonged its benefit to, 21-7, on a 35-yard run by Lauricella, who would end runner-up for the Heisman Trophy.

Marlow's second landing run pulled Alabama to inside, 21-13, earlier than the Vols ended the scoring on a 20-yard landing cross from Herky Payne to Vince Kaseta.

Lauricella accomplished 9-of-16 passing makes an attempt for 113 yards, one landing and two interceptions. He additionally totaled 108 dashing yards and one landing on 15 makes an attempt.

Tennessee completed its 1951 season with a 10-1 report (5-0 SEC) and gained a nationwide championship below head coachd.

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