1978 Colgate Red Raiders football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1978 Colgate Red Raiders football Independent 3–8 Frederick Dunlap 3rd Doug Curtis Dick Slenker Andy Kerr Stadium The 1978 Colgate Red Raiders football team was an American football team that represented Colgate University as an independent during the 1978 NCAA Division I-A football season. In its third season under head coach Frederick Dunlap, the team compiled a 3–8 record. Doug Curtis and Dick Slenker were the team captains.Colgate Athletic History: Football Colgate University June 15, 2020 13 https://s3.amazonaws.com/gocolgateraiders.com/documents/2019/8/20/UPDATED_2018_19_Football.pdf Hamilton, N.Y. The team played its home games at Andy Kerr Stadium in Hamilton, New York. Schedule y y September 16 Holy Cross Andy Kerr Stadium Hamilton, NY L 14-27 7,500 Holy Cross Dents Raider 'D', 27-14 Press & Sun-Bulletin Binghamton, N.Y. September 17, 1978 2B https://www.newspapers.com/clip/54296219/holy-cross-27-colgate-14 Newspapers.com September 23 @ Lehigh Taylor Stadium Bethlehem, PA L 7-38 13,500 Lehigh Humbles Colgaters, 38-6 Press & Sun-Bulletin Binghamton, N.Y. September 24, 1978 4B https://www.newspapers.com/clip/54297212/1978-colgate-lehigh-p-4b Newspapers.com September 30 Cornell<hc> Andy Kerr Stadium Hamilton, NY (rivalry) L 12-21 8,500 Red Grounds Colgate Press & Sun-Bulletin Binghamton, N.Y. October 1, 1978 2B https://www.newspapers.com/clip/54297321/1978-colgate-cornell-p3b Newspapers.com October 7 @ Harvard Harvard Stadium Boston, MA L 21-24 12,500 1 Backfire Kills Colgate Press & Sun-Bulletin Binghamton, N.Y. October 8, 1978 5B https://www.newspapers.com/clip/54297618/1978-colgate-harvard-p-5b Newspapers.com October 14 @ Villanova Villanova Stadium Villanova, PA W 20-14 11,200 Marzo-to-Getman Colgate's Escape Press & Sun-Bulletin Binghamton, N.Y. October 15, 1978 3B https://www.newspapers.com/clip/54297618/1978-colgate-harvard-p-5b Newspapers.com October 21 @ Princeton Palmer Stadium Princeton, NJ L 12-13 14,005 Moyer's Interception Saves Princeton's Victory, 13-12 Lawrence Ausubel October 22, 1978 11-F The Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia, Pa. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/56398711/1978-colgate-princeton October 28 @ Army Michie Stadium West Point, NY L 3-28 30,673 Army Bombs Colgate, 28-3 Press & Sun-Bulletin Binghamton, N.Y. October 29, 1978 5B https://www.newspapers.com/clip/54297945/1978-army-colgate-1029-p-5b Newspapers.com November 4 Lafayette Andy Kerr Stadium Hamilton, NY W 17-7 4,500 17-7 Colgate Win on Colosimo TDs Press & Sun-Bulletin Binghamton, N.Y. November 5, 1978 3B https://www.newspapers.com/clip/54298010/1978-colgate-lafayette-115-p-3b Newspapers.com November 11 @ Bucknell Memorial Stadium Lewisburg, PA L 0-7 2,500 Bucknell Blanks Colgate Associated Press Press & Sun-Bulletin Binghamton, N.Y. November 12, 1978 10B https://www.newspapers.com/clip/54298050/1978-bucknell-colgate-1112-p-10b Newspapers.com November 18 @ Delaware Delaware Stadium Newark, DE L 29-38 19,003 Marzo Flings 482 but Foe Survives Press & Sun-Bulletin Binghamton, N.Y. November 19, 1978 5B https://www.newspapers.com/clip/54298101/1978-colgate-delaware-1119-p-5b Newspapers.com November 25 @ Rutgers Rutgers Stadium Piscataway, NJ W 14-9 17,300 Bowl-Bound Rutgers Is Upset by Colgate Gordon S. Jr. White The New York Times New York, N.Y. November 26, 1978 S8 Leading players Three trophies were awarded to the Red Raiders' most valuable players in 1978:Colgate Athletic History: Football Colgate University June 15, 2020 19 https://s3.amazonaws.com/gocolgateraiders.com/documents/2019/8/20/UPDATED_2018_19_Football.pdf Hamilton, N.Y. Bruce Nardella, center, received the Andy Kerr Trophy, awarded to the most valuable offensive player. Two players received the Hal W. Lahar Trophy, awarded to the most valuable defensive player: Ray Linn, defensive tackle, and Tom McGarrity, defensive back. Statistical leaders for the 1978 Red Raiders included:Colgate Athletic History: Football Colgate University June 15, 2020 43–55 https://s3.amazonaws.com/gocolgateraiders.com/documents/2019/8/20/UPDATED_2018_19_Football.pdf Hamilton, N.Y. Rushing: Angelo Colosimo, 792 yards and 9 touchdowns on 205 attempts Passing: John Marzo, 1,337 yards, 100 completions and 6 touchdowns on 209 attempts Receiving: Two receivers with 36 catches, Dick Slenker (527 yards, 3 touchdowns) and Angelo Colosimo (326 yards, 2 touchdowns) Total offense: John Marzo, 1,515 yards (1,337 passing, 178 rushing) Scoring: Angelo Colosimo, 68 points from 11 touchdowns and 1 two-point conversion All-purpose yards: Angelo Colosimo, 1,127 yards (792 rushing, 326 receiving, 9 kickoff returning) Tackles: Doug Curtis, 190 total tackles Sacks: Ray Linn, 4 quarterback sacks References Colgate Category:Colgate Raiders football seasons Colgate Red Raiders football