1975 Idaho Vandals football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1975 Idaho Vandals football Big Sky Conference Big Sky 4–5–2 2–2–2 Ed Troxel 2nd Dennis Erickson 2nd Veerhttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=jPJLAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ae0DAAAAIBAJ&pg=7142%2C2670990 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Payne Bob Troxel sees Idaho in thick of chase September 7, 1975 D6 A. J. Christoff 2nd 5–2https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=-vlLAAAAIBAJ&sjid=8PgDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6777%2C1611066 Spokane Daily Chronicle Washington Associated Press Troxel claims defense key at Idaho September 7, 1977 42 Bill Keilty Steve Duncanson Mike Kramer John Yarnohttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=WC9OAAAAIBAJ&sjid=WO0DAAAAIBAJ&pg=3081%2C4524970 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Rosters September 27, 1975 12 Idaho Stadium The 1975 Idaho Vandals football team represented the University of Idaho in the 1975 NCAA Division I football season. The Vandals were led by second-year head coach Ed Troxel and were members of the Big Sky Conference, then in Division II. They played their home games at the Kibbie Dome, an indoor facility on campus in Moscow, Idaho. Season With quarterbacks Dave Comstock and Ken Schrom running the veer offense,https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=p1VOAAAAIBAJ&sjid=yPgDAAAAIBAJ&pg=5023%2C3201603 Spokane Daily Chronicle Washington Probable offensive lineups September 27, 1975 9https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=N8heAAAAIBAJ&sjid=STIMAAAAIBAJ&pg=5209%2C7352944 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Four Vandals make all Big Sky team November 26, 1975 2B Associated Press the Vandals were 4–5–2 overall and 2–2–2 in the Big Sky.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=--9LAAAAIBAJ&sjid=bO0DAAAAIBAJ&pg=7329%2C4182009 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Idaho finishes with a smile November 24, 1975 A13 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=NsheAAAAIBAJ&sjid=STIMAAAAIBAJ&pg=5631%2C7136995 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Emerson Paul Idaho football close to winning November 25, 1975 1B In the Battle of the Palouse, the Vandals suffered an eighth straight loss to neighbor Washington State of the Pac-8, falling 84–27 at Martin Stadium in Pullman on November 15. The score was 56–14 at the half and 77–27 after three quarters.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=LcheAAAAIBAJ&sjid=STIMAAAAIBAJ&pg=4350%2C4449872 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Barrows Bob WSU turns Battle of Palouse in 84-27 rout 1Bhttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=8-9LAAAAIBAJ&sjid=bO0DAAAAIBAJ&pg=6528%2C1008533 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Missildine Harry Cougars clobber Vandals November 16, 1975 D1 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=QfEjAAAAIBAJ&sjid=zfgDAAAAIBAJ&pg=4947%2C88958 Spokane Daily Chronicle Idaho Brown Bruce Runaway Cougs want UW victory November 17, 1975 17 The Cougars went winless in the Pac-8 in 1975 and were 3–8 overall. This was the first year the Vandals played home games indoors; the Kibbie Dome's arched roof and end walls were constructed in ten months following the 1974 season. Opened in October 1971, it was an unlit outdoor venue known as new Idaho Stadium for four seasons, the last three with artificial turf. Its predecessor Neale Stadium was also without lights, so this was the first season of night football games on campus. The Vandals lost the opener to Idaho State on September 27,https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=rKVfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=RDIMAAAAIBAJ&pg=5811%2C8544083 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Emerson Paul Early ISU burst brings down roof on Vandal debut September 28, 1975 1B and tied Boise State in the dedication game two weeks later.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=B65fAAAAIBAJ&sjid=yDIMAAAAIBAJ&pg=4940%2C3137946 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Roche Kevin Kibbie Dome dedication: sideshow for a 31-31 tie October 12, 1975 12Ahttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=DPBLAAAAIBAJ&sjid=au0DAAAAIBAJ&pg=4651%2C5351113 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Payne Bob Vandals, Boise battle to tie October 12, 1975 D1 The two ties this season (Boise State, Weber State) were the last in program history. Notable players and coaches Junior center John Yarno was selected in fourth round of the 1977 NFL draft played six seasons with the Seattle Seahawks. Although quarterback Schrom was projected as the starter for 1976 as a redshirt junior, he opted to pursue professional baseball after the 1976 baseball draft.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=QntfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=0i8MAAAAIBAJ&pg=5586,3315243 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Barrows Bob Ken Schrom glad he switched to baseball October 25, 1980 5B A pitcher, he was a major leaguer for seven seasons and an all-star as a reliever in 1986. Dennis Erickson, age 28, completed his second year as offensive coordinator, then left for Fresno State; he returned to the UI program in 1982 as head coach. Division I Through 1977, the Big Sky was a Division II conference for football, except for Division I member Idaho, which moved down to I-AA in 1978. Idaho maintained its upper division status in the NCAA by playing Division I non-conference opponents (and was ineligible for the Division II postseason). Schedule 1975 NCAA Division II AP Pacific September 13 5:30 pm l y y Arkansas State Indian Stadium Jonesboro, AR 6–23 10,122 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=nqVfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=RDIMAAAAIBAJ&pg=3828%2C4266892 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Emerson Paul Arkansas State overcomes errors, beats Vandals 23–6 September 14, 1975 1B September 20 2:30 pm w y Northern Arizona Lumberjack Stadium Flagstaff, AZ 22–12 10,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-idaho-statesman-idaho-nips-nau/161103889/ The Idaho Statesman Idaho nips NAU September 21, 1975 December 17, 2024 Newspapers.com September 27 8:00 pm l Idaho State 6 Kibbie Dome Moscow, ID rivalry 14–29 14,079 October 4 7:30 pm l y y Arizona State 14 (D-I) Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, AZ 3–29 44,262 https://www.newspapers.com/article/press-telegram-kushs-kicks-lead-arizona/157325329/ Press-Telegram Kush's kicks lead Arizona St., 29–3 October 5, 1975 October 17, 2024 Newspapers.com October 11 1:30 pm t Boise State 4 Kibbie Dome Moscow, ID rivalry 31–31 16,250 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=Bq5fAAAAIBAJ&sjid=yDIMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2966%2C2777170 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Drosendahl Glenn Idaho bucking Broncos in dome dedication game October 11, 1975 1Bhttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=B65fAAAAIBAJ&sjid=yDIMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2911%2C3146242 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Drosendahl Glenn Idaho-Boise St. brawl ends with 31-31 tie October 12, 1975 1B October 18 12:30 pm l y Montana 13 Dornblaser Field Missoula, MT rivalry 3–14 7,800 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-billings-gazette-clift-sparka-grizzl/161103809/ The Billings Gazette Clift sparka Grizzly win October 19, 1975 December 17, 2024 Newspapers.com October 25 8:15 pm w y y UNLV Las Vegas Stadium Las Vegas, NV 39–7 12,451 https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1022&context=football_programs University of Nevada, Las Vegas University Libraries Game program: UNLV Runnin' Rebels vs. University of Idaho Vandals October 25, 1975 August 15, 2022https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=FK5fAAAAIBAJ&sjid=yDIMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2938%2C6942248 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Associated Press Idaho routs Las Vegas October 26, 1975 1B November 1 8:00 pm w y Montana State Kibbie Dome Moscow, ID 41–23 13,425 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-news-idaho-explodes-in-second/161103286/ The Times-News Idaho explodes in second half to rip Montana St. November 2, 1975 December 17, 2024 Newspapers.com November 8 12:30 pm t y Weber State Wildcat Stadium Ogden, UT 40–40 3,866 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-a-record-smashing/161103635/ The Los Angeles Times A record-smashing tie November 9, 1975 December 17, 2024 Newspapers.com November 15 1:30 pm l y y Washington State Martin Stadium Pullman, WA Battle of the Palouse 27–84 17,300 November 22 8:00 pm w y Northern Illinois Kibbie Dome Moscow, ID 25–24 7,345 https://www.newspapers.com/article/idaho-state-journal-filippini-toes-vanda/161103726/ Idaho State Journal Filippini toes Vandals to victory November 23, 1975 December 17, 2024 Newspapers.com Roster 1975 Idaho Vandals f 10 So Ken Schrom QB y 12 Fr Rocky Tuttle QB P 14 Sr Dave Comstock QB 18 Fr Kirk Allen SE 22 Fr Bob Cheek F P 23 Sr Monty Nash RB 25 So Robert Brooks RB 30 Fr Tim Lappano RB y 40 So Robert Taylor RB 44 Sr J.C. Chadband FB 45 Jr Kevin McAfee FB 56 Jr John Yarno C C y 51 Sr Mike Kramer RG C y 62 Sr John Adams RT 65 So Joe Dahlin OL 68 Jr Clarence Hough LG 74 So Dave Wiggum OL 76 Jr Greg Kittrell OL 78 Jr Wil Overgaard LT 80 Fr Mike Hagadone TE 82 Sr Steve Duncanson TE C 83 Sr Tim Coles SE 84 Fr Rick Mayfield TE 11 Sr Bill Keilty FS PK C 26 So Greg Coman CB 27 Sr Chuck Love CB 37 Jr Barry Hopkins SS 42 Jr Bill Clark CB 43 So Brian Charles CB 54 Fr Bob Cafferty LB 55 Jr Jeff Phister DE 58 Jr Kjel Kiilsgaard LB 59 Jr John Kirtland LB 60 Jr Rick Sullivan DE 61 Sr Mike Siva LB 66 Jr Ken Petticolas LB 67 Sr Dave Gallick NG 72 So Joe Pellegrini DT Joe Pellegrini (defensive tackle) y 73 So Tom Eilertson DL 75 So Lynn Rice DT 77 Sr Craig Crnick DT 81 Sr Doug Fisher DE 85 Jr Chris Tormey DE y y y 7 Jr Chuck Filippini PK *Ed Troxel Dennis Erickson (OC) Andy Christoff (DC) John McMahon (OL) Source:https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=nKVfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=RDIMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2479%2C3676720 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Vandals leave this morning for Arkansas September 12, 1975 1Bhttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=8u9LAAAAIBAJ&sjid=be0DAAAAIBAJ&pg=6570%2C6002542 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Rosters November 15, 1975 12https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=-O9LAAAAIBAJ&sjid=bO0DAAAAIBAJ&pg=3973%2C2879863 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Rosters November 22, 1975 15https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=FnZfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ci8MAAAAIBAJ&pg=2854%2C665127 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Keilty, Comstock receive top Idaho awards December 3, 1975 4B All-conference Four Vandal seniors were named to the Big Sky all-conference team: quarterback Dave Comstock, fullback J.C. Chadband, tight end Steve Duncanson, and defensive back Bill Keilty. Chadband and Duncanson were repeat selections and were chosen unanimously. The second team included center John Yarno, tackle Wil Overgaard, split end Tim Coles, and linebacker Mike Siva.https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1314&dat=19751126&id=_e9LAAAAIBAJ&sjid=bO0DAAAAIBAJ&pg=7043,4863127 Chadband Comstock on Big Sky Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Associated Press November 26, 1975 16 Comstock was the runner-up for conference MVP, a single vote behind running back John Smith of Boise State.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=FHZfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ci8MAAAAIBAJ&pg=4942%2C111485 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Drosendahl Glenn Life as a Vandal QB December 1, 1975 1B NFL draft One Vandal senior was selected in the 1976 NFL draft, which lasted 17 rounds (487 selections). Player Position Round Overall Franchise Craig Crnick DE 13th 367 Oakland Raiders References External links Gem of the Mountains: 1976 University of Idaho yearbook – 1975 football season Idaho Argonaut – student newspaper – 1975 editions Official game program: Idaho at Washington State – November 15, 1975 Postcard of Kibbie Dome interior – opening night – September 27, 1975 Idaho Category:Idaho Vandals football seasons Idaho Vandals football