1984 Idaho Vandals football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1984 Idaho Vandals football Big Sky Conference Big Sky 6–5 4–3 Dennis Erickson 3rd Dan Cozzetto 2nd John L. Smith 3rd Kibbie Dome The 1984 Idaho Vandals football team represented the University of Idaho in the 1984 NCAA Division I-AA football season. The Vandals, led by third-year head coach Dennis Erickson, were members of the Big Sky Conference and played their home games at the Kibbie Dome, an indoor facility on campus in Moscow, Idaho. After the departure of four-year starter QB Ken Hobart following the 1983 season, Idaho struggled with injuries and inexperience, falling to a 2–5 record before winning their last four. Led by quarterbacks Scott Linehan (redshirt sophomore) and Rick Sloan (junior, transfer from San Jose State), the Vandals finished 6–5 in the regular season and 4–3 in the Big Sky.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=JYtfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=7C4MAAAAIBAJ&pg=3237%2C2777143 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Barrows Bob Comin' on strong: after dismal start, Vandals show their stuff at end November 23, 1984 1C Although the 1984 season was less successful than the previous two, it marked the first time in nearly eight decades that the Vandals had three consecutive winning seasons in football; it was last accomplished in 1905.College Football Data Warehouse https://web.archive.org/web/20120303013306/http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_ia/wac/idaho/yearly_totals.php 2012-03-03 – Idaho Vandals – yearly totals – accessed 2011-10-02 Erickson's 23 wins in three seasons made him the winningest head coach in Vandal history, and he added nine more the next year. Defensive coordinator John L. Smith became the Vandals' head coach in 1989 and posted 53 wins in six seasons. Notable games The Vandals defeated Oregon State of the Pac-10 41–22 in Moscow,https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=cA5XAAAAIBAJ&sjid=Be8DAAAAIBAJ&pg=6728%2C9313038 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Stalwick Howie Vandals pull off an upset September 30, 1984 D1 but lost to upstart independent Eastern Washington in Spokane in the inaugural Governors' Cup,https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=x7QSAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ifkDAAAAIBAJ&pg=3778%2C980950 Spokane Chronicle Washington Stewart Chuck Cup clash's spoils: Apples or potatoes October 19, 1984 21https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=-FxOAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ifkDAAAAIBAJ&pg=1377%2C1419625 Spokane Chronicle Washington Weaver Dan Raver crawled out of bed to watch the Eagles soar October 22, 1984 17 (EWU joined the Big Sky in 1987).https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=fFhYAAAAIBAJ&sjid=1fkDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6677%2C2540850 Spokane Chronicle Washington Earle Gerheim Sky finally opens wide for Eastern Eagles December 11, 1986 D1https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=fFhYAAAAIBAJ&sjid=1fkDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6991%2C2545017 Spokane Chronicle Washington Blanchette John Big Sky club took time issuing Eagles' membership card December 11, 1986 D2 Nevada continued its dominance over the Vandals, winning its sixth straight since joining the conference in 1979.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=EYgzAAAAIBAJ&sjid=_e4DAAAAIBAJ&pg=1551%2C3128847 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Idaho (2-2) at Nevada-Reno (2-2) October 6, 1984 15https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=WoRfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=3jAMAAAAIBAJ&pg=4491%2C1658945 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Bob Barrows Idaho's very defensive over Reno October 6, 1984 1Chttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=W4RfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=3jAMAAAAIBAJ&pg=4007%2C1862504 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Bob Barrows Time runs out on Idaho comeback as Reno hangs on, 23-17 October 7, 1984 1C Double-digit leads in the second half were squandered in both disappointing home losses to Montana State and Weber State.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=YoRfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=3jAMAAAAIBAJ&pg=4760%2C4395714 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Barrows Bob Second half Weber State rally spells defeat for Idaho, 40-37 October 14, 1984 1D Idaho defeated rival Boise State for the third consecutive year, a streak that extended to twelve straight in 1993. The 1984 game was the most lopsided to date, with the Vandals recording a 37–0 shutout on the road at Bronco Stadium in the season finale.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=IItfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=7C4MAAAAIBAJ&pg=4513%2C800407 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Barrows Bob Everything goes Idaho's way, including Gem trophy November 18, 1984 1C In its seventeen years competing as a four-year school, Boise State had neither been shut out nor lost by more than 35 points.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=KXUzAAAAIBAJ&sjid=Ce8DAAAAIBAJ&pg=2300%2C927684 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Stalwick Howie Vandals have it their in Boise November 18, 1984 D1 Senior Tim McMonigle wrapped up his third year as placekicker with thirteen points (3 FG, 4 PAT) to become the Vandals' all-time leading scorer at 224 points, passing 1960s fullback Ray McDonald. Division I-AA playoffs Idaho missed the I-AA playoffs again, but returned in ten of the next eleven seasons, then departed for the Big West Conference after the 1995 season. In 1984, the mercurial Montana State Bobcats won the Big Sky title and the I-AA national title (MSU was 1–10 in 1983, 12–2 in 1984, 2–9 in 1985). The Bobcats were the only selection from the West in the 12-team playoffs. Idaho closed out the decade with conference titles in 1985, 1987, 1988, and 1989 (and runner-up in 1986), not missing the I-AA playoffs until 1991. Notable players The 1984 team included two future NFL head coaches: quarterback Scott Linehan and offensive lineman Tom Cable.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=NotfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=5C4MAAAAIBAJ&pg=4840%2C3290819 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Starting rosters – ISU @ UI November 11, 1984 4C Schedule 1984 NCAA (Div. I-AA) Pacific September 8 7:00 pm w y 1984 Portland State Vikings Portland State (Div. II) Kibbie Dome Moscow, ID 49–14 10,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-idaho-statesman-linehan-sparkles-as/158791805/ The Idaho Statesman Linehan sparkles as Idaho wins September 9, 1984 November 10, 2024 Newspapers.com September 15 1:00 pm l y y Cal State Fullerton (Div. I-A) Santa Ana Stadium Santa Ana, CA 7–28 5,650 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-fullerton-struggle/158791962/ The Los Angeles Times Fullerton struggles for two quarters, then regroups to defeat Idaho, 28–7 September 16, 1984 November 10, 2024 Newspapers.com September 22 7:00 pm l Montana State Kibbie Dome Moscow, ID 28–34 11,600 https://www.newspapers.com/article/great-falls-tribune-bobcats-shock-idaho/158789965/ Great Falls Tribune Bobcats shock Idaho September 23, 1984 November 10, 2024 Newspapers.com September 29 7:00 pm w y Oregon State (Div. I-A) Kibbie Dome Moscow, ID 41–22 10,700 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=A61jAAAAIBAJ&sjid=iuEDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6600%2C7020304 Eugene Register-Guard Oregon Cawood Neil OSU's edge over Vandals includes all special teams September 29, 1984 2Bhttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=BK1jAAAAIBAJ&sjid=iuEDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6001%2C7608385 Eugene Register-Guard Oregon Bull Andy Can it be? OSU loses to Idaho September 30, 1984 1E October 6 1:00 pm l y Nevada Mackay Stadium Reno, NV 17–23 9,525 https://www.newspapers.com/article/reno-gazette-journal-first-half-is-charm/158791040/ Reno Gazette-Journal First half is charm for UNR October 7, 1984 November 10, 2024 Newspapers.com October 13 1:30 pm l y Weber State Kibbie Dome Moscow, ID 37–40 13,700 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=YYRfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=3jAMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2592%2C4020985 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Barrows Bob Idaho goes after first BSC win today October 13, 1984 1Chttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=YoRfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=3jAMAAAAIBAJ&pg=4024%2C4348402 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Barrows Bob Second half Weber State rally spells defeat for Idaho, 40-37 October 14, 1984 1D October 20 2:00 pm l y y Eastern Washington Joe Albi Stadium Spokane, WA 25–32 10,213 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-news-idaho-absorbs-non-confere/158792101/ The Times-News Idaho absorbs non-conference setback to E. Washington October 21, 1984 November 10, 2024 Newspapers.com October 27 1:00 pm w y Montana Dornblaser Field Missoula, MT Little Brown Stein 40–39 6,875 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-idaho-statesman-late-touchdown-pushe/158792344/ The Idaho Statesman Late touchdown pushes Idaho past Montana 40–39 October 28, 1984 November 10, 2024 Newspapers.com November 3 7:00 pm w Northern Arizona Kibbie Dome Moscow, ID 37–9 7,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-news-vandals-rip-north-arizona/158774537/ The Times-News Vandals rip North Arizona November 4, 1984 November 10, 2024 Newspapers.com November 10 1:30 pm w Idaho State Kibbie Dome Moscow, ID rivalry 45–42 7,500 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=NotfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=5C4MAAAAIBAJ&pg=2270%2C3250567 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Barrows Bob Idaho renews state rivalry November 10, 1984 1Chttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=N4tfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=5C4MAAAAIBAJ&pg=4516%2C3516536 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Barrows Bob Vandals spoil Idaho State's title hopes, 45-42 November 11, 1984 1C November 17 12:30 pm w y Boise State Bronco Stadium Boise, UD rivalry 37–0 20,430 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=H4tfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=7C4MAAAAIBAJ&pg=2497%2C523346 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Barrows Bob Idaho looks to be riding high in the saddle against Boise State November 17, 1984 1Chttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=IItfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=7C4MAAAAIBAJ&pg=4513%2C800407 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Barrows Bob Everything goes Idaho's way, including Gem Trophy November 18, 1984 1C Roster 1984 Idaho Vandals f 1 Jr Eric Yarber WR y 10 So Scott Linehan QB y 12 Jr Scott Auker TE 14 Jr Rick Sloan QB 15 So Darel Tracy QB 23 Sr Mike Shill RB 26 Sr Marlon Barrow RB 32 Jr Steve Jackson RB 33 Fr Brant Bengen WR Sr Ricky Love WR Sr Kevin Juma FL 55 Sr Lance West G Jr Tom Cable G y 64 Jr Joe Smiley G 68 Jr Matt Watson C 77 Sr Dave Thorsen T Fr Mark Schlereth OL DL y y 2 Sr Calvin Loveall CB y 4 Sr Steve Simpson CB 16 So Mark Tidd SS Fr Ernest Sanders FS Fr Kevin Johnson FS 38 So Tom Hennessey LB 42 So Paul Ramsey FS 44 Sr Frank Moreno DE y So Nolan Harper LB So Mike Cox LB y Mike Cox (American football coach) Sr Ed Rifilato LB Sr Dan Hunter DE Jr Ron Crick DE So Pete Ruhl DT So Troy Ballard DE Jr John Andrews DT 99 Sr Sam Manoa DE 3 Sr Tim McMonigle K 7 So Darin Magnuson P *Dennis Erickson (3rd year) Dan Cozzetto (OC) John L. Smith (DC) Source:https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=WoRfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=3jAMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2235%2C1660055 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Starting line-ups October 6, 1984 5Chttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=L4tfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=5C4MAAAAIBAJ&pg=4908%2C927000 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Starting line-ups November 3, 1984 5Chttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=H4tfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=7C4MAAAAIBAJ&pg=3847%2C563224 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Starting line-ups November 17, 1984 6C All-conference Wide receiver Eric Yarber, center Matt Watson, and cornerback Calvin Loveall were named to the Big Sky all-conference team.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=KotfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=7C4MAAAAIBAJ&pg=2956%2C4316574 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho UI's Yarber, Watson named All-Big Sky November 28, 1984 1Bhttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=wCEuAAAAIBAJ&sjid=kPkDAAAAIBAJ&pg=5402%2C2428294 Spokane Chronicle Washington Associated Press Vandal trio named All-Big Sky November 28, 1984 26https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=K4tfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=7C4MAAAAIBAJ&pg=6210%2C4767076 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Idaho's Loveall grabs honor from Big Sky November 29, 1984 1C Vandals on the second team were guard Lance West, tight end Scott Auker, running back Mike Shill, defensive end Sam Manoa, and placekicker Tim McMonigle. Loveall played in the USFL in the spring of 1985 with the Denver Gold,https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=jGpfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=3S4MAAAAIBAJ&pg=3987%2C138678 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Although playing time is spotty, Cal Loveall still happy with Gold April 16, 1985 3C and later in the CFL and NFL. References External links Gem of the Mountains: 1985 University of Idaho yearbook – 1984 football season Idaho Argonaut – student newspaper – 1984 editions Idaho Category:Idaho Vandals football seasons Idaho Vandals football