1952 Idaho Vandals football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1952 Idaho Vandals football Pacific Coast Conference PCC 4–4–1 1–3 Raymond A. Curfman 2nd Split-Thttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=tzBWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=9eUDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6844%2C834435 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Underdog Vandals have upset ideas September 18, 1952 13 Neale Stadium The 1952 Idaho Vandals football team represented the University of Idaho in the 1952 college football season. The Vandals were led by second-year head coach Raymond A. Curfman and were members of the Pacific Coast Conference. Home games were played on campus at Neale Stadium in Moscow, with one game in Boise at old Bronco Stadium at Boise Junior College. Led on the field by quarterback Wayne D. Anderson,https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=5pspAAAAIBAJ&sjid=A-YDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6131%2C6590084 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington WSC-Idaho lineups November 1, 1952 10 Idaho compiled a 4–4–1 overall record and were 1–3 in the PCC.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=_28pAAAAIBAJ&sjid=AOYDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6823%2C1126679 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Associated Press Pacific Coast Conference standings November 17, 1952 11 In the home opener against Oregon on October 4, Idaho outplayed the visitors for 56 minutes, but gave up two late touchdowns and lost by six.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=fBtWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=xOIDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6599%2C6311048 Eugene Register-Guard Oregon Strite Dick Webfoots defeat Idaho 20-14 for first win October 5, 1952 1Chttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=h7teAAAAIBAJ&sjid=zzAMAAAAIBAJ&pg=1392%2C2958091 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Associated Press Vandals outplay Ducks for 56 minutes before bowing 20-14 October 5, 1952 9 The Vandals suffered a second straight loss in the Battle of the Palouse with neighbor Washington State, falling 36–6 at Rogers Field in Pullman on November 1.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=mcNeAAAAIBAJ&sjid=rzEMAAAAIBAJ&pg=1522%2C119630 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Associated Press Dazzling Cougar air attack stuns fumbling Idaho 36-6 November 2, 1952 10https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=l-RXAAAAIBAJ&sjid=bPYDAAAAIBAJ&pg=3362%2C446752 Spokane Daily Chronicle Washington Oregon next for WSC; Vandals crushed 36-6 November 3, 1952 19 The previous two editions had been competitive, with a 7–7 tie in 1950 and 9–6 battle in Moscow in 1951.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=5pspAAAAIBAJ&sjid=A-YDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6922%2C6591313 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Boni Bill WSC favored by 19 points November 1, 1952 10https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=T9lXAAAAIBAJ&sjid=Y_YDAAAAIBAJ&pg=7056%2C6061260 Spokane Daily Chronicle Washington Speculation high on outcome of WSC-Idaho tilt October 31, 1952 15 The loss prevented the first winning season for Idaho football since 1938. It ran the winless streak against the Cougars to 26 games, a record of 0–24–2 since taking three straight in 1923–25; the Vandals broke the streak two years later in Pullman.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=aWopAAAAIBAJ&sjid=SuYDAAAAIBAJ&pg=986%2C4301393 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Idaho thumps WSC, 10-0 Boni Bill October 24, 1954 1, sports Idaho regrouped and concluded the season with two convincing wins over Montana at home and Oregon State in Corvallis in the last varsity game played at Bell Field. Following his playing days, Anderson was a head coach for the Vandals in baseball (1958–66) and basketball (1966–74); he was also an assistant athletic director (1971–74, 1982–94). Schedule Pacific September 20 1:00 pm l y Washington Husky Stadium Seattle, WA 14–39 31,912 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=ebteAAAAIBAJ&sjid=zzAMAAAAIBAJ&pg=1358%2C1814911 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Heinrich's aerial magic routs Idaho 39-14 September 21, 1952 8 September 27 1:00 pm t y y Utah old Bronco Stadium Boise, ID 21–21 9,500 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=eBtWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=xOIDAAAAIBAJ&pg=5297%2C5303157 Eugene Register-Guard Oregon Associated Press Vandals, Utah deadlock 21-21 September 28, 1952 2Chttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=gLteAAAAIBAJ&sjid=zzAMAAAAIBAJ&pg=1332%2C2394774 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Associated Press Vandals come from behind in last minute to tie Utah September 28, 1952 9 October 4 2:00 pm l y Oregon Neale Stadium Moscow, ID 14–20 11,542 October 11 12:30 pm w y y Utah State old Romney Stadium Logan, UT 6–3 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=jrteAAAAIBAJ&sjid=zzAMAAAAIBAJ&pg=1423%2C3582618 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Associated Press Victory-hungry Idaho edges Utah State 6-3 October 12, 1952 9https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=_F0VAAAAIBAJ&sjid=_-UDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6327%2C4616958 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Boni Bill Utah State quarterback hands Idaho victory October 12, 1952 1, sports October 18 2:00 pm w y North Dakota State Neale Stadium Moscow, ID 54–9 11,000 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=lbteAAAAIBAJ&sjid=zzAMAAAAIBAJ&pg=1310%2C4198189 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Associated Press Idaho offensive smears North Dakota State 54-9 October 19, 1952 9https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=2ZspAAAAIBAJ&sjid=A-YDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6198%2C684781 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Boni Bill Vandals go wild in last period, smear Bisons October 19, 1952 1, sports October 24, 1952 8:00 pm l y y Santa Clara Kezar Stadium San Francisco, CA 7–9 5,000 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=m7teAAAAIBAJ&sjid=zzAMAAAAIBAJ&pg=1522%2C4741332 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Associated Press Field goal gives Santa Clara 9-7 victory margin over Idaho October 25, 1952 3https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=StlXAAAAIBAJ&sjid=Y_YDAAAAIBAJ&pg=4247%2C3437148 Spokane Daily Chronicle Washington United Press Broncos trim Vandals with late field goal October 25, 1952 8 November 1 1:30 pm l y Washington State Rogers Field Pullman, WA Battle of the Palouse 6–36 14,000 November 8 1:30 pm w y Montana Neale Stadium Moscow, ID Little Brown Stein 27–0 4,000 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=-WopAAAAIBAJ&sjid=COYDAAAAIBAJ&pg=3100%2C3517650 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Boni Bill Idaho's Vandals smother Montana by broad margin November 9, 1952 1, sportshttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=oMNeAAAAIBAJ&sjid=rzEMAAAAIBAJ&pg=1506%2C775244 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Associated Press Anderson, Lewis shine as Idaho wallops Montana November 9, 1952 8 November 15 1:30 pm w y Oregon State Bell Field Corvallis, OR 27–6   8,000 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=_m8pAAAAIBAJ&sjid=AOYDAAAAIBAJ&pg=4347%2C481853 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Associated Press Idaho cracks OSC defense for 27-6 win November 16, 1952 1, sportshttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=p8NeAAAAIBAJ&sjid=rzEMAAAAIBAJ&pg=1396%2C1423450 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Associated Press Brilliant Idaho second half routs Oregon State 27-6 November 16, 1952 10 Coaching staff John Nikcevich, guards Mack Flenniken, ends Chuck Gottfried, tackles Art Smith, freshmen All-conference 1952 All-Pacific Coast football team No Vandals were on the All-PCC team; honorable mention on defense were end Ray Lewis, tackle Don Ringe, and linebacker Bob Holder.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=HNxXAAAAIBAJ&sjid=afYDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6589%2C3062274 Spokane Daily Chronicle Washington Associated Press Three Washington gridders named to All-Coast November 27, 1952 35https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=s8NeAAAAIBAJ&sjid=rzEMAAAAIBAJ&pg=1744%2C2474122 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Associated Press UCLA's Moomaw unanimous pick for All-Pacific Coast grid club November 28, 1952 8 NFL draft One senior from the 1952 Vandals was selected in the 1953 NFL draft:https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1953.htm Pro Football Reference 1953 NFL Draft November 7, 2017 October 30, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101030104143/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1953.htm dead Player Position Round   Pick   FranchiseDon Ringe7T 26th 303  Chicago Cardinals  One junior was selected in the 1954 NFL draft:https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1954.htm Pro Football Reference 1954 NFL Draft November 7, 2017 November 23, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101123080221/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1954.htm dead Player Position Round   Pick   FranchiseMel Bertrand3C 29th 349 6Detroit Lions6 One sophomore was selected in the 1955 NFL draft:https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1955.htm Pro Football Reference 1955 NFL Draft November 7, 2017 November 22, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101122091201/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1955.htm dead Player Position Round   Pick   FranchiseBurdette HessG 15th 178 San Francisco 49ers Often incorrectly listed as a UI Vandal, tackle Norm Hayes (1954 draft, #217) played at the College of Idaho in Caldwell. References External links Gem of the Mountains: 1953 University of Idaho yearbook – 1952 football season Go Mighty Vandals – 1952 football season Official game program: Idaho at Washington State – November 1, 1952 Idaho Argonaut – student newspaper – 1952 editions Idaho Category:Idaho Vandals football seasons Idaho Vandals football