1971 Texas–Arlington Mavericks football team

The 1971 Texas–Arlington Mavericks football team was an American football team that represented the University of Texas at Arlington in the Southland Conference during the 1971 NCAA College Division football season. In their first year under head coach John Symank, the team compiled a 2–9 record.

1971 Texas–Arlington Mavericks football
ConferenceSouthland Conference
1971 record2–9 (1–4 SLC)
Head coach
Home stadiumTurnpike Stadium
1971 Southland Conference football standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L T  W L T
No. 4 Louisiana Tech + 4 –1 –0  9 –2 –0
Trinity (TX) + 4 –1 –0  8 –2 –0
Lamar + 4 –1 –0  5 –6 –0
SW Louisiana 2 –2 –1  5 –4 –1
Arkansas State 1 –3 –1  4 –4 –1
Abilene Christian 1 –4 –0  5 –5 –0
Texas–Arlington 1 –4 –0  2 –9 –0
  • $ – Conference champion
Rankings from AP Poll

In December 1970, former Arlington State back John Symank was hired as head coach from Northern Arizona.[1] The 1971 season also marked the first UTA competed as the Mavericks after previously being known as the Rebels since 1951.[2] The name Mavericks was selected by the student body over Toros and the name change was undertaken after the Rebels moniker became increasingly controversial due to its association with the Confederacy.[3][4]

Schedule
DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 11at UTEP*
L 9–3817,212[5]
September 18at TCU*
L 0–4220,868[6]
September 25Toledo*
L 0–2311,157[7]
October 9at West Texas State*
W 13–010,000[8]
October 17at Southwestern Louisiana
L 16–08,000[9]
October 23New Mexico State*
  • Turnpike Stadium
  • Arlington, TX
L 6–208,500[10]
October 30at Trinity (TX)
L 7–283,481[11]
November 6Bowling Green*
  • Turnpike Stadium
  • Arlington, TX
L 17–341,000[12]
November 13at Arkansas State
L 7–2810,100[13]
November 20Lamar
  • Turnpike Stadium
  • Arlington, TX
L 14–233,800[14]
November 27Abilene Christian
  • Turnpike Stadium
  • Arlington, TX
W 21–17[15]
  • *Non-conference game

References
  1. "Symank quits grid coaching post at NAU". Arizona Republic. December 30, 1970. p. 33. Retrieved January 12, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. "'Mavericks' approved as UTA's new name". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. June 5, 1971. p. A3. Retrieved January 12, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Regents must ok UTA theme vote". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. May 30, 1971. p. 6G. Retrieved January 12, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "UTA coach takes change in stride". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. June 13, 1971. p. 5B. Retrieved January 12, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. "Miners rip U.T. Arlington, 38–9". The El Paso Times. September 12, 1971. p. A1. Retrieved January 11, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. "Pittman era begins with 42–0 rout". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. September 19, 1971. p. B1. Retrieved January 11, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. "Rockets sock it to UT-Arlington". Dayton Daily News. September 26, 1971. Retrieved January 11, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. "Mavs revive with 13–0 win". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. October 10, 1971. p. B7. Retrieved January 11, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. "Cajuns ramble over UTA on wet field". The Daily Advertiser. October 17, 1971. p. 45. Retrieved January 11, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. "New Mexico State Aggies outscore Mavericks 20–6". The El Paso Times. October 24, 1971. Retrieved January 11, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. "Tigers thump UTA". Express and News. October 31, 1971. p. 3-1. Retrieved January 11, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  12. "Mavs bowled over by 34–17". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. November 7, 1971. p. B2. Retrieved January 11, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  13. "Indians floor Mavs". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. November 14, 1971. p. B2. Retrieved January 11, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  14. "Mavericks' rally thwarted, Cardinals win 23–14". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. November 21, 1971. p. B2. Retrieved January 11, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  15. "UTA defeats Abilene Christian by 21–17". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. November 28, 1971. p. B2. Retrieved January 11, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
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