1969 Colorado State–Greeley Bears football team

American college football season February 2026 July 2024 1969 Colorado State–Greeley Bears football Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Plains Division RMAC 10–0 5–0 Bob Blasi 4th Mickey Holmes Randy Thompson Joe Drew Jackson Field RMAC championRMAC Plains Division champion MAC championship game W 33–14 vs. 1969 Adams State Indians Adams State 1970 The 1969 Colorado State–Greeley Bears football team was an American football team that represented Colorado State College (now known as the University of Northern Colorado) as a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) during the 1969 NCAA College Division football season. In their fourth year under head coach Bob Blasi, the Bears compiled an overall record of 10–0 record (5–0 in conference play), won the RMAC championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 435 to 132.UNC Football Record Book University of Northern Colorado 124 February 8, 2024 https://uncbears.com/documents/2020/5/20/Football_Recordbook.pdf It was the first perfect season in program history and the first RMAC championship in 21 years.Records Shattered In 1969 C-State Grid Campaign Greeley Tribune Jim Eakle November 26, 1969 34 https://www.newspapers.com/article/greeley-daily-tribune-records-shattered/140491221/ Newspapers.com'69 -- A Football Season To Remember Greeley Tribune Paul Moloney November 25, 1969 16 https://www.newspapers.com/article/greeley-daily-tribune-69-a-football/140505061/ Newspapers.com The team broke multiple team records, including points scored (435), total yards gained (3,898), most touchdowns scored (63), most passing yards (1,875), most rushing yards (2,023), fewest yards allowed (1,729), most passes intercepted (27), and fewest rushing yards allowed per game (57.4).Thirty-One Records Fall For '69 Undefeated Bears Greeley Tribune November 24, 1969 42 https://www.newspapers.com/article/greeley-daily-tribune-thirty-one-records/140505487/ Newspapers.com Quarterback George Kaplan broke the school's single-season records with 19 touchdown passes, 1,525 passing yards, 1,420 yards of total offense, 102 passes completed, and a 57.0% pass completion percentage. Back Mickey Holmes also broke multiple single-season records, including 38 pass receptions, 517 receiving yards, and 80 points scored. Tailback Ben Pyatt led the team with 583 rushing yards on 127 carries. Defensive tackle Joe Drew tallied six fumble recoveries and received All-America honors.Record Book, pp 77, 104. Four Greeley players were named to the All-RMAC team: end Dennis Becking; defensive end Grail Kister; linebacker Randy Thompson; and defensive back Rick Pierson.CSC, Adams State Head 69 All-RMAC Grid Team Greeley Tribune December 3, 1969 21 https://www.newspapers.com/article/greeley-daily-tribune-csc-adams-state-h/140505847/ Newspapers.com Mickey Holmes, Randy Thompson, and Joe Drew were the team captains. Jerry McMillen, Buck Rollins, Vince Zimmer, and Bob Aylward were the team's assistant coaches.To Sum Up: RMAC Champions Greeley Tribune November 25, 1969 16 https://www.newspapers.com/article/greeley-daily-tribune-to-sum-up-rmac-ch/140504992/ Newspapers.com The team played its home games at Jackson Field in Greeley, Colorado. Schedule y y September 20 at 1969 Emporia State Hornets Emporia State Emporia, KS W 33-3 9,000 Spirited CSC Bears Upset Emporia 33-30 Greeley Tribune Jim Eakle September 22, 1969 30 https://www.newspapers.com/article/greeley-daily-tribune-spirited-csc-bears/140493797/ Newspapers.com September 27 1969 Fort Hays State Tigers Fort Hays State Jackson Field Greeley, CO W 53-6 6,900 C-State Wallops Fort Hays State 53-6 Greeley Tribune Jim Eakle September 29, 1969 26 https://www.newspapers.com/article/greeley-daily-tribune-c-state-wallops-fo/140505682/ Newspapers.com October 4 at 1969 Colorado Mines Orediggers Colorado Mines<ncg> Golden, CO W 58-0 933 CSC Literally 'Snows Under' Miners 58-0 Greeley Tribune Jim Eakle October 6, 1969 26 https://www.newspapers.com/article/greeley-daily-tribune-csc-literally-sno/140493565/ Newspapers.com October 11 at Boise State<ncg> Bronco Stadium Boise, ID W 16-10 8,700 C-State 'Wrecks' Boise State in Thriller Greeley Tribune Jim Eakle October 13, 1969 22 https://www.newspapers.com/article/greeley-daily-tribune-c-state-wrecks-b/140505293/ Newspapers.comhttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=96dfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=YDIMAAAAIBAJ&pg=4946%2C2230272 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Associated Press Colorado State takes fumbles, defeats Boise October 12, 1969 17 October 18 1969 Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds Eastern New Mexico<ncg> Jackson Field Greeley, CO W 28-14 4,000 Holmes Leads to 28-14 Win Greeley Tribune John Eakle October 20, 1969 25 https://www.newspapers.com/article/greeley-daily-tribune-holmes-leads-to-28/140505247/ Newspapers.com October 25 1969 Fort Lewis Raiders Fort Lewis<ncg><hc> Jackson Field Greeley, CO W 68-0 7,500–8,000 CSC Records fall in 68-0 Win Greeley Tribune Jim Eakle October 27, 1969 22 https://www.newspapers.com/article/greeley-daily-tribune-csc-records-fall-i/140505111/ Newspapers.com November 1 at 1969 Southern Colorado Indians Southern Colorado Pueblo, CO W 41-20 4,000 C-State Belts SCSC 41-20 In Key Victory Greeley Tribune Jim Eakle November 3, 1969 30 https://www.newspapers.com/article/greeley-daily-tribune-c-state-belts-scsc/140493983/ Newspapers.com November 8 at 1969 Eastern Montana Yellowjackets Eastern Montana<ncg> Billings, MT W 35-0 985 Bears Roll To 8th Straight, 35-0 Greeley Tribune Jim Eakle November 10, 1969 26 https://www.newspapers.com/article/greeley-daily-tribune-bears-roll-to-8th/140505201/ Newspapers.com November 15 1969 Washburn Ichabods Washburn Jackson Field Greeley, CO W 70-28 6,500 Bears Eye RMAC Plains Division Title Saturday Greeley Tribune November 11, 1969 20 https://www.newspapers.com/article/greeley-daily-tribune-bears-eye-rmac-pla/140505358/ Newspapers.com November 22 1969 Adams State Indians Adams State Jackson Field Greeley, CO (RMAC championship game) W 33-14 5,700–6,000 CSC Bears Hope To End 21-Year Drought Greeley Tribune November 21, 1969 28 https://www.newspapers.com/article/greeley-daily-tribune-csc-bears-hope-to/140505149/ Newspapers.comBears Do It -- 10-0, RMAC Champs Greeley Tribune November 24, 1969 42 https://www.newspapers.com/article/greeley-daily-tribune-bears-do-it-10/140505390/ Newspapers.com Cumulative Football Statistics Report https://stats.ncaa.org/team/502/stats/12866 National Collegiate Athletic Association February 8, 2024 References Colorado State-Greeley Category:Northern Colorado Bears football seasons Category:Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference football champion seasons Category:College football undefeated seasons Colorado State-Greeley Bears football