1979 Washington State Cougars football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1979 Washington State Cougars football Washington State Football Helmet 1976-1987.png 200 Pacific-10 Conference Pac-10 3–8 2–6 Jim Walden 2nd Martin Stadium, Joe Albi Stadium The 1979 Washington State Cougars football team was an American football team that represented Washington State University in the Pacific-10 Conference (Pac-10) during the 1979 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their second season under head coach Jim Walden, the Cougars compiled a 3–8 record (2–6 in Pac-10, ninth), and were outscored 366 to 241.1979 Washington State Cougars Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football October 24, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/washington-state/1979-schedule.html2016 Media Guide http://sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com/wsu.sidearmsports.com/documents/2016/8/25/2016_Football_Media_Guide_Color.pdf WSUCougars.com Washington State Cougars Athletics October 24, 2016 77 October 21, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161021004149/http://sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com/wsu.sidearmsports.com/documents/2016/8/25/2016_Football_Media_Guide_Color.pdf dead The team's statistical leaders included Steve Grant with 1,565 passing yards, Tali Ena with 844 rushing yards, and Jim Whatley with 513 receiving yards.1979 Washington State Cougars Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football October 24, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/washington-state/1979.html Martin Stadium's seating capacity was increased over the summer (track removed, field lowered) and hosted its first game of the season in mid-October for homecoming.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=TP1jAAAAIBAJ&sjid=LvkDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6934%2C3986636 Spokane Daily Chronicle Washington Van Sickel Charlie Major questions face WSU in UCLA clash October 12, 1979 25https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=XspeAAAAIBAJ&sjid=YjIMAAAAIBAJ&pg=5469%2C5121507 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Barrows Bob WSU: For both teams, it's a battle for survival October 13, 1979 1C The 17–14 upset of UCLA was the Cougars' first win over the Bruins since 1958.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=X8peAAAAIBAJ&sjid=YjIMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2812%2C5486197 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Emerson Paul Upset October 14, 1979 4Dhttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=HqQSAAAAIBAJ&sjid=LvkDAAAAIBAJ&pg=4942%2C4620397 Spokane Daily Chronicle Washington Van Sickel Charlie Kicking, defense WSU keys October 15, 1979 23 The traditional Battle of the Palouse game with neighbor Idaho went on hiatus beginning with this season (the Vandals had moved down to Division I-AA in 1978);https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=s6kSAAAAIBAJ&sjid=GPkDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6804%2C327959 Spokane Daily Chronicle Washington Van Sickel Charlie WSU-Idaho rivalry ends none too soon September 18, 1978 27 it was played in 1982 and 1989. When Idaho rejoined Division I-A, there was a ten-year resumption (1998–2007). Schedule 1979 AP September 8 l Arizona Joe Albi Stadium Spokane, WA 7–22 26,753 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montgomery-advertiser-arizona-takes/157804106/ The Montgomery Advertiser Arizona takes 22–7 win September 9, 1979 October 25, 2024 Newspapers.com September 15 w y Montana Joe Albi Stadium Spokane, WA 34–14 20,157 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-spokesman-review-cougars-roll-over-m/155169387/ The Spokesman-Review Cougars roll over Montana, 34–14 September 16, 1979 October 25, 2024 Newspapers.com September 22 l y y Ohio State 16 Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH 29–45 87,495 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-pantagraph-easy-win-for-ohio-state/157804181/ The Pantagraph Easy win for Ohio State September 23, 1979 October 25, 2024 Newspapers.com September 29 l y y Syracuse Rich Stadium Orchard Park, NY 25–52 10,004 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-buffalo-news-1979-syracuse-washingto/137961903/ The Buffalo News 'Woody' attack gives Orange 52–25 win September 30, 1979 October 25, 2024 Newspapers.com October 6 l y USC 1 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 21–50 55,117 https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-mcdonald-sparks/157804418/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram McDonald sparks USC win October 7, 1979 October 25, 2024 Newspapers.com October 13 w y UCLA Martin Stadium Pullman, WA 17–14 32,651 October 20 w y Arizona State Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, AZ 17–28 (forfeit win) 70,729 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-columbian-sun-devils-whip-wsu-in-new/157804596/ The Columbian Sun Devils whip WSU in new coach's debut October 21, 1979 October 25, 2024 Newspapers.com October 27 w Oregon Martin Stadium Pullman, WA 26–37 (forfeit win) 18,650 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tri-city-herald-ducks-overcome-great-sho/157804671/ Tri-City Herald Ducks overcome great show by Cougars' Grant October 28, 1979 October 25, 2024 Newspapers.com November 3 w y Oregon State Parker Stadium Corvallis, OR 45–42 21,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/statesman-journal-for-the-record-wsu-45/157803774/ Statesman Journal For the record: WSU 45, OSU 42 November 4, 1979 October 25, 2024 Newspapers.com November 10 l California Martin Stadium Pullman, WA 13–45 22,055 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sunday-oregonian-campbell-led-bears/157804777/ The Sunday Oregonian Campbell-led Bears pummel WSU 45–13 November 11, 1979 October 25, 2024 Newspapers.com November 17 l y Washington 16 Husky Stadium Seattle, WA Apple Cup 7–17 57,750 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-olympian-huskies-to-get-either-sun-o/157804878/ The Olympian Huskies to get either Sun or Roses November 18, 1979 October 25, 2024 Newspapers.com Game summaries UCLA On homecoming weekend, Mike Snow blocked two field goals and deflected a pass in the end zone as Washington State upset UCLA 17–14 in front of a record home crowd in the newly-expanded Martin Stadium. Brian Sickler capped an 84-yard fourth quarter drive with a one-yard plunge as the Cougars rallied from a 7–14 halftime deficit.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=kCgxAAAAIBAJ&sjid=tAUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3388%2C3832853 Ocala Star-Banner Florida Associated Press Wash St. 17, UCLA 14 October 14, 1979 3C Senior safety Don McCall recorded two interceptions, seven tackles, and a fumble recovery. Roster 1979 Washington State Cougars y 89 So Pat Beach TE y 39 Sr Tali Ena RB 18 Sr Steve Grant QB 43 Fr Tim Harris RB 75 Jr Steve Johnson T 72 Jr Allan Kennedy T y 49 Sr Bevan Maxey SE 63 Fr Gary Patrick G 52 Sr Scott Rogers C 11 Jr Samoa Samoa QB 10 Jr Brian Sickler FB 58 Jr Greg Sykes G 31 Sr Ray Williams RB 86 Jr Mike Wilson SE Mike Wilson (wide receiver) y 21 Jr Jim Whatley FL 95 So Ken Collins DT 73 So Matt Elisara DT 41 So Jeff Files CB 61 Jr Brian Flones MG 28 Sr Bob Gregor FS 4 Sr Don McCall FS 39 Sr Don Nevels LB 27 Jr Hugh Parker CB 47 Jr Scott Pelluer LB y 91 Jr Dave Schneider DT 13 Sr Mike Snow CB 36 Sr Tom Thompson LB 62 Jr Mike Walker DE 44 So John West SS 16 So Tim Davey P 1 Jr Mike DeSanto K Jim Walden (2nd year) Dave Elliott Gary Gagnon Rich Glover Lindsay Hughes Steve Morton Scott Ricardo Pat Ruel Dave Walker Harold Wheeler Ken Woody https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=TfpPAAAAIBAJ&sjid=IwgEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3823%2C3682141 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Wildcats vs. Cougars: probable offensive starters September 8, 1979 18https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=VPpPAAAAIBAJ&sjid=IwgEAAAAIBAJ&pg=2985%2C7788370 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Grizzlies vs. Cougars: probable starting lineups September 15, 1979 21https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=2gBWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=E-IDAAAAIBAJ&pg=4286%2C1558930 Eugene Register-Guard Oregon Starting lineups October 27, 1979 2Chttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=6b1eAAAAIBAJ&sjid=DzEMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2287%2C679730 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Emerson Paul Braggin' rights November 17, 1979 3C Fallen teammate During an evening practice on August 22, senior defensive tackle Hayward "Spud" Harris of Tacoma collapsed during a non-contact drill. He could not be revived by the training staff, was rushed by ambulance to Pullman Memorial Hospital, and was pronounced dead an hour after arrival.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=avQjAAAAIBAJ&sjid=K-4DAAAAIBAJ&pg=5871%2C4083718 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Lineman collapses, dies August 23, 1979 1https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=PcBeAAAAIBAJ&sjid=VTEMAAAAIBAJ&pg=5851%2C8183136 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho 'Spud' Harris, WSU football player, dies August 22, 1979 1Chttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=4FZOAAAAIBAJ&sjid=LfkDAAAAIBAJ&pg=3736%2C2287669 Spokane Daily Chronicle Washington Associated Press WSU football team shocked by death August 23, 1979 43https://content.libraries.wsu.edu/digital/collection/evergreens/id/79839/rec/85 Daily Evergreen Pullman (Washington State University) Hayward Harris: 1958–1979 September 20, 1979 41 NFL draft Four Cougars were selected in the 1980 NFL draft. Washington State Cougars Player Position Round Overall Franchise Bob GregorS4108San Diego ChargersTali EnaRB11292Seattle SeahawksRay WilliamsWR/RB12307Detroit LionsTyrone GrayDB12309St. Louis Cardinals https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=FvhLAAAAIBAJ&sjid=wO4DAAAAIBAJ&pg=6484%2C7858174 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Missildine Harry Huskies popular in draft April 30, 1980 C1https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=_FVOAAAAIBAJ&sjid=Re4DAAAAIBAJ&pg=1863%2C142285 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Associated Press Tatum, Stanford QB big news in NFL draft May 1, 1980 25https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=w5NfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=FDEMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2674%2C233945 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Associated Press NFL draft May 1, 1980 1C References External links Game program: Arizona vs. WSU at Spokane – September 8, 1979 Game program: UCLA at WSU – October 13, 1979 Game program: California at WSU – November 10, 1979 Washington State Category:Washington State Cougars football seasons Washington State Cougars football