The 1983 Tulsa Golden Hurricane football team represented the University of Tulsa during the 1983 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their seventh year under head coach John Cooper, the Golden Hurricane compiled an 8–3 record (5–0 against conference opponents) and won the Missouri Valley Conference championship.
The team's statistical leaders included Steve Gage with 876 passing yards, Michael Gunter with 1,198 rushing yards, and John Green with 365 yards. Head coach John Cooper was later inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
Schedule
Coaching staff John Cooper – Head Coach Joe Hollis – Offensive Coordinator Steve Logan - Quarterbacks & Receivers Pec Clark - Running Backs Kirk Doll - Offensive Line Bill Young - Defensive Coordinator Pat Henderson - Defensive Line Jay Cain - Cornerbacks Chris Thurmond - Safeties Jimmy Senter - Graduate Assistant Scott Johnson - Graduate Assistant
After the season 1984 NFL draft The following Golden Hurricane players were selected in the 1984 NFL draft following the season.
4107Mike GunterRunning backTampa Bay Buccaneers9234Tom BaldwinNose tackleNew York Jets
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