1979 Pacific Tigers football team

American college football season March 2026 August 2023 1979 Pacific Tigers football Pacific Coast Athletic Association PCAA 3–7 0–5 Bob Toledo 1st Pacific Memorial Stadium The 1979 Pacific Tigers football team represented the University of the Pacific (UOP) in the 1979 NCAA Division I-A football season as a member of the Pacific Coast Athletic Association.The Big West Conference was known as the Pacific Coast Athletic Association from its founding in 1969 through 1987. The team was led by head coach Bob Toledo, in his first year, and played their home games at Pacific Memorial StadiumAmos Alonzo Stagg Memorial Stadium was known as Pacific Memorial Stadium from its opening in 1950 through 1987. in Stockton, California. They finished the season with a record of three wins and seven losses (3–7, 0–5 PCAA). The Tigers were outscored by their opponents 162–193 over the season. Schedule September 8 l y y UTEP Sun Bowl El Paso, TX 7–31 23,400 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-press-democrat-pacific-falls-317/157439391/ The Press Democrat Pacific falls, 31–7 September 9, 1979 October 19, 2024 Newspapers.com September 15 w y Cal Poly Pacific Memorial Stadium Stockton, CA 31–17 17,600–19,385 Oxy's Allen Off to Rough Start The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California September 16, 1979 III-17 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9953764/oxys_allen_off_to_rough_start/ Newspapers.com March 31, 2017 Final 1979 Cumulative Football Statistics Report https://stats.ncaa.org/team/90/stats/12715 National Collegiate Athletic Association June 13, 2022 September 22 l y y Idaho Kibbie Dome Moscow, ID 13–17 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=nqtfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=rzIMAAAAIBAJ&pg=5783%2C2975605 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Killen John Idaho nips Pacific September 23, 1979 1D September 29 l Cal State Fullerton Pacific Memorial Stadium Stockton, CA 7–17 16,400 Surprise! Titans Defeat Pacific The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California Pete Donovan September 30, 1979 III-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8870107/surprise_titans_defeat_pacific/ Newspapers.com February 10, 2017Fullerton Surprises Pacific, 17-7 The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California Pete Donovan September 30, 1979 III-20 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8870082/fullerton_surprises_pacific/ Newspapers.com February 10, 2017 October 6 w y y Iowa State Cyclone Stadium Ames, IA 24–7 47,600 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-gazette-splash-cyclone-ship-disappe/157824656/ The Gazette Splash! Cyclone ship disappears in Pacific, 24–7 October 7, 1979 October 24, 2024 Newspapers.com October 13 w y y Southwestern Louisiana Cajun Field Lafayette, LA 10–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sacramento-bee-pacific-wins-on-late/157767331/ The Sacramento Bee Pacific wins on late FG October 14, 1979 October 25, 2024 Newspapers.com October 20 l Utah State Pacific Memorial Stadium Stockton, CA 14–15 18,300 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salt-lake-tribune-pressured-usu-surv/157822649/ The Salt Lake Tribune Pressured USU survives, 15–14 October 21, 1979 October 25, 2024 Newspapers.com October 27 l y Fresno State Pacific Memorial Stadium Stockton, CA 10–33 25,300 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-fresno-state-beats/157823905/ The Los Angeles Times Fresno State beats UOP, 33–10 October 28, 1979 October 25, 2024 Newspapers.com November 3 l y Long Beach State Anaheim Stadium Anaheim, CA 15–17 5,733 49er; 1980 Football Media Guide 1980 pamphlet CSULB Athletic Department Long Beach, Californiahttps://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-mcgaffigan-leads-l/157823224/ The Los Angeles Times McGaffigan leads Long Beach State November 4, 1979 October 25, 2024 Newspapers.com November 10 l y San Jose State Spartan Stadium San Jose, CA Victory Bell 31–32 11,700 Luther Rallies San Jose State The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California November 11, 1979 III-16 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8939608/luther_rallies_san_jose_state/ Newspapers.com February 14, 2017 1979 Pacific Tigers Schedule and Results https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/pacific/1979-schedule.html College Football at Sports-Reference.com Sports Reference April 7, 2025 Roster 1979 Pacific Tigers f 1 Jr Gregory Jiles QB 78 So Andy Lewandowski C 79 Sr Al Johns DT 72 Sr Mark Johnson DT 57 So Mike Merriweather LB y *Bob Toledo Team players in the NFL The following UOP players were selected in the 1980 NFL draft.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1980.htm 1980 NFL Draft December 7, 2016 December 22, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071222092355/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1980.htm deadhttps://www.pro-football-reference.com/schools/pacific/ Pacific Players/Alumni January 30, 2017http://www.nfl.com/draft/history/fulldraft?abbr=U&collegeName=U.+of+Pacific&abbrFlag=0&type=school Draft History: U. of Pacific March 18, 2017 March 19, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170319114015/http://www.nfl.com/draft/history/fulldraft?abbr=U&collegeName=U.+of+Pacific&abbrFlag=0&type=school dead Player Position Round Overall NFL team Brad Vassar Linebacker 5 117 Atlanta Falcons Jack Cosgrove Center 8 207 Seattle Seahawks Mike House Tight end 8 208 New England Patriots The following finished their college career in 1979, were not drafted, but played in the NFL. Player Position First NFL team Kevin Turner Linebacker 1980 New York Giants Mike Whited Tackle 1980 Detroit Lions Notes 2 note References Pacific Category:Pacific Tigers football seasons Pacific Tigers football