1954 Chico State Wildcats football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1954 Chico State Wildcats football Far Western Conference FWC 7–2 4–1 Gus Manolis 1st T formation Chico High School Stadium The 1954 Chico State Wildcats football team represented Chico State College—now known as California State University, Chico—as a member of the Far Western Conference (FWC) during the 1954 college football season. Led by first-year head coach Gus Manolis, Chico State compiled an overall record of 7–2 with a mark of 4–1 in conference play, placing second in the FWC. Far Western Conference Final Standings https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sacramento-bee/131274770/ The Sacramento Bee Sacramento, California November 22, 1954 42 September 5, 2023 Newspapers.com The team outscored its opponents 241 to 73 for the season. The Wildcats played home games at Chico High School Stadium in Chico, California. Manolis had previously spent four years as the head football coach at Yuba Junior College.Chico Wildcats Start Practice, Veterans Return Reno Evening Gazette September 2, 1954 31 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/15267866/chico_wildcats_start_practice_veterans/ Newspapers.com The team operated from a "California T" formation and had between 18 and 20 returning lettermen, including end George Maderos and halfback Frank Ferraiuolo.Big Chico State Squad Drills for Naval Game Nevada State Journal September 19, 1954 15 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/15267755/big_chico_state_squad_drills_for_naval/ Newspapers.com Schedule September 25 w y Naval Air Station AlamedaNaval Air Station Alameda was a Naval Air Station from 1940 to 1997. For many years they fielded a team that played against colleges and other military teams. Chico High School Stadium Chico, CA 19–12 October 2 w Nevada Chico High School Stadium Chico, CA 32–0 Chico State Dumps Nevada in 32 to 0 Meeting: Don Ray Led Wildcats Top Butter-Fingered Pack Nevada State Journal Reno, Nevada Ty Cobb October 3, 1954 13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/15267548/chico_state_dumps_nevada_in_32_to_0/ Newspapers.com October 9 l y Pepperdine Chico High School Stadium Chico, CA 13–14 October 16 w y y 1954 Whittier Poets Whittier Hadley Field Whittier, CA 34–14 Chico State Tops Whittier The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California October 17, 1954 II-12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/15268222/chico_state_tops_whittier/ Newspapers.com October 23 w y Sacramento State Charles C. Hughes Stadium Sacramento, CA 40–0 Here's Story On How Chico State Operates; Running Account of Lopsided Win Last Saturday Humboldt Standard Eureka, California October 28, 1954 11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/15267456/heres_story_on_how_chico_state_operates/ Newspapers.com October 30 w y Humboldt State Redwood Bowl Arcata, CA 18–7 Powerful SF Gators Next Foe On Slate For Humboldt; Chico Win Saturday Gives Wildcats Loop Lead Humboldt Standard Eureka, California November 1, 1954 20 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/15268146/powerful_sf_gators_next_foe_on_slate/ Newspapers.com November 6 w y 1954 Southern Oregon Red Raiders Southern Oregon Chico High School Stadium Chico, CA 39–12 Chico State 39-12 Victor Over Raiders Medford Mail Tribune Medford, Oregon November 8, 1954 6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/15267632/chico_state_3912_victor_over_raiders/ Newspapers.com November 13 w Cal Aggies Chico High School Stadium Chico, CA 40–7 Chico, SF State Meet Friday For Conference Title Humboldt Standard Eureka, California November 15, 1954 15 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/15268064/chico_sf_state_meet_friday_for/ Newspapers.com November 19 l y San Francisco State Cox Stadium San Francisco, CA 6–7 S.F. State in 7-6 Triumph Over Chico Oakland Tribune Oakland, California November 20, 1954 13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/15267950/sf_state_in_76_triumph_over_chico/ Newspapers.com Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1954 Chico State) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/95/stats/13796 National Collegiate Athletic Association May 20, 2022 1955 NFL draft The following Chico State players were selected in the 1955 NFL draft.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1955/draft.htm 1955 NFL Draft October 28, 2017https://www.pro-football-reference.com/schools/calstatechico/ Cal State-Chico Players/Alumni October 28, 2017http://www.nfl.com/draft/history/fulldraft?abbr=C&collegeName=Cal+State-Chico&abbrFlag=0&type=school Draft History: Chico State October 28, 2017 Player Position Round Overall NFL team George Maderos Defensive back 21 250 San Francisco 49ers Notes note References Chico State Category:Chico State Wildcats football seasons Chico State Wildcats football