1985 Southwestern Apaches football team

American college football season February 2025 1985 Southwestern Apaches football Mission Conference Mission 9–1–1 7–1 Bob Mears 10th Jan Chapman Sr. 1st Gil Warren 1st I formation (first four games)Split backs (remainder of season)https://www.newspapers.com/article/chula-vista-star-news-the-men-behind-the/164339534/ The men behind the SwC record barrage Wayne Suggett Chula Vista Star-News November 7, 1985 January 30, 2025 D3 Newspapers.com Bing Dawson 4th DeVore Stadium National Football Foundation Bowl T 35–35 vs. 1985 Grossmont Griffins Grossmont The 1985 Southwestern Apaches football team was an American football team that represented Southwestern College as a member of the Mission Conference during the 1985 junior college football season. In their 10th year under head coach Bob Mears,Mears was hired ahead of the 1976 season.https://www.newspapers.com/article/chula-vista-star-news/163207715/ Mears readies for SC position Chula Vista Star-News December 25, 1975 January 30, 2025 C2 Newspapers.com the Apaches compiled a 9–1–1 record (7–1 in conference games) and finished second in the Mission Conference. They tied with 1985 Grossmont Griffins Grossmont in the National Football Foundation Bowl and were ranked No. 10 in the final J.C. Grid-Wire poll of 1985. Southwestern led the Mission Conference in total defense for the fourth year in a row after allowing 236.2 yards per game in the regular season.https://www.newspapers.com/article/chula-vista-star-news-rinehart-named-top/164356490/ Rinehart named top defensive star Wayne Suggett Chula Vista Star-News December 1, 1985 January 30, 2025 D2 Newspapers.com They also ranked first in the state in rushing defense by allowing just 48.2 yards per game on the ground.https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times/122248586/ JC Football Leaders Los Angeles Times December 5, 1985 January 31, 2025 III–18 Newspapers.com Linebacker Chris Rinehart led the team in tackles while defensive linemen Larry Sandson led the team with 15 sacks. Southwestern also led the conference in passing with a school record 2,630 yards.https://www.newspapers.com/article/chula-vista-star-news/164429365/ Bragging rights on the line in bowl (II) Wayne Suggett Chula Vista Star-News December 5, 1985 January 31, 2025 D2 Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times/164415895/ Griffins and Apaches Renew Rivalry in Bowl Dave Hatz Los Angeles Times December 6, 1985 January 31, 2025 III–19 Newspapers.com After ending training camp with seven quarterbacks, the Apaches settled on a three-quarterback system, alternating Brad Platt, Rick Joseph, and Rodney Hill.https://www.newspapers.com/article/chula-vista-star-news-qb-quintet-is-down/164319790/ QB quintet is down to a trio at SwC Wayne Suggett Chula Vista Star-News October 24, 1985 January 30, 2025 D2 Newspapers.com Platt threw for 1,483 yards and set single-game school records for attempts, completions, and passing yards. The team's other statistical leaders included tight end Guy Liggins, who caught 58 passes for 1,059 yards (both school records) and eight touchdowns, and running back Danny Holmes, who recorded 125 carries for 444 yards. Bowl game statistics are not included in any of the totals. Rinehart was selected as a first-team player on the 1985 junior college All-American football team by J.C. Grid-Wire – as well as the Mission Conference Defensive Player of the Year – while Liggins earned second-team All-American honors.https://www.newspapers.com/article/thousand-oaks-star-jc-grid-wire-communit/164426541/ JC Grid-Wire Community College All-America Team News-Chronicle December 5, 1985 January 31, 2025 20 Newspapers.com Six Southwestern players were first-team honorees on the 1985 All-Mission Conference football team: wide receiver Willie McCloud; Guy Liggins; defensive linemen Larry Sandson, Tim Wells, and Tony Wells; and Chris Rinehart. The team played its home games at DeVore Stadium in Chula Vista, California. Schedule The 1985 schedule consisted of five home games and five away games in the regular season. The season opener was moved from the normal 7:30 p.m. kickoff to 2:30 p.m. due to a Grateful Dead concert in DeVore Stadium the following day. On November 14, Southwestern accepted a bid to play in the inaugural National Football Foundation Bowl against 1985 Grossmont Griffins Grossmont, who won the Foothill Conference championship and accepted their bid two days prior. It was the first meeting between the two teams since 1977,https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-grossmont-southwe/164352547/ Grossmont, Southwestern Renew Rivalry Dave Hatz Los Angeles Times November 15, 1985 January 30, 2025 III–4 Newspapers.com though Grossmont entered the game with a four-game winning streak in the rivalry.https://www.newspapers.com/article/chula-vista-star-news-bragging-rights-on/163233813/ Bragging rights on the line in bowl (I) Wayne Suggett Chula Vista Star-News December 5, 1985 January 31, 2025 D1 Newspapers.com Pacific y y y September 14 2:30 p.m. 1985 Antelope Valley Marauders Antelope Valley<ncg> DeVore Stadium Chula Vista, CA W 38-0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chula-vista-star-news-apaches-pass-avc/164208583/ Apaches pass AVC, 38-0 Jeff Nahill Chula Vista Star-News September 15, 1985 January 29, 2025 C1 Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/article/chula-vista-star-news-apache-secondary-s/164278755/ Apache secondary survives 'air raid,' awaits IVC Wayne Suggett Chula Vista Star-News September 19, 1985 January 29, 2025 D1, D3 Newspapers.com September 21 7:30 p.m. at 1985 Imperial Valley Arabs Imperial Valley<ncg> Imperial, CA W 45-0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chula-vista-star-news-apaches-destroy-im/164282310/ Apaches destroy Imperial Valley Chula Vista Star-News September 22, 1985 January 29, 2025 D3 Newspapers.com September 28 1:30 p.m. at 1985 Palomar Comets Palomar San Marcos High School Stadium San Marcos, CA W 17-16 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chula-vista-star-news-ackersons-kick-ke/164282645/ Ackerson's kick keeps Apaches undefeated Wayne Suggett Chula Vista Star-News September 29, 1985 January 29, 2025 C1 Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/article/north-county-times-comets-miss-communica/164282753/ Comets miss communications in loss John Maffei The Blade-Tribune September 29, 1985 January 29, 2025 23 Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-times-advocate-crossed-signals-lea/164282856/ Crossed signals leave Comets short Paul Taylor Escondido Times-Advocate September 29, 1985 January 29, 2025 D2 Newspapers.com October 5 7:30 p.m. 1985 Citrus Owls Citrus DeVore Stadium Chula Vista, CA W 30-24 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chula-vista-star-news-platt-rallies-swe/164283106/ Platt rallies S'western past Citrus, 30-24 Jeff Nahill Chula Vista Star-News October 6, 1985 January 29, 2025 B2 Newspapers.com October 12 7:30 p.m. at 1985 Rancho Santiago Dons Rancho Santiago Santa Ana Bowl Santa Ana, CA W 31-16 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chula-vista-star-news-apaches-winning-wa/164283411/ Apaches winning ways continue, 31-16 Chula Vista Star-News October 13, 1985 January 29, 2025 B1 Newspapers.com October 19 7:30 p.m. 1985 Saddleback Gauchos Saddleback<hc> DeVore Stadium Chula Vista, CA L 17-31 2,300–2,400 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chula-vista-star-news-saddleback-keeps-t/164318307/ Saddleback keeps the string going Jeff Nahill Chula Vista Star-News October 20, 1985 January 30, 2025 C1 Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-southwestern-turns/164318512/ Southwestern Turns the Ball Over Four Times in Loss to Saddleback Dave Hatz Los Angeles Times October 20, 1985 January 30, 2025 III–13 Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-community-colleges/164392925/ Community Colleges Win on Field, Lose Off It Dave Hatz Los Angeles Times December 5, 1985 January 31, 2025 III–4 Newspapers.com October 26 1:30 p.m. at 1985 Orange Coast Pirates Orange Coast LeBard Stadium Costa Mesa, CA W 17-7 1,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-sixth-ranked-south/164322126/ Sixth-Ranked Southwestern Stops Orange Coast Los Angeles Times October 27, 1985 January 30, 2025 III–12 Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times/164322306/ Southwestern 17, Orange Coast 7 Los Angeles Times October 27, 1985 January 30, 2025 III–14 Newspapers.com November 2 7:30 p.m. 1985 Riverside Tigers Riverside DeVore Stadium Chula Vista, CA W 20-9 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chula-vista-star-news-ramsey-return-sets/164333701/ Ramsey return sets Apaches up for 20-9 win Jeff Nahill Chula Vista Star-News November 3, 1985 January 30, 2025 B1 Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/article/the-san-bernardino-county-sun-southweste/164334930/ Southwestern tops RCC, 20-9 The Sunday Sun November 3, 1985 January 30, 2025 E3 Newspapers.com November 9 1:30 p.m. at 1985 San Diego Mesa Olympians San Diego Mesa Merrill Douglas Stadium San Diego, CA W 31-24 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chula-vista-star-news-apaches-win-shooto/164351366/ Apaches win shootout with Mesa, 31-24 Jeff Nahill Chula Vista Star-News November 10, 1985 January 30, 2025 C3 Newspapers.com November 23 7:30 p.m. 1985 San Diego City Knights San Diego City DeVore Stadium Chula Vista, CA W 45-0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chula-vista-star-news-liggins-sets-marks/164356289/ Liggins sets marks in SwC win Wayne Suggett Chula Vista Star-News November 24, 1985 January 31, 2025 B1 Newspapers.com December 6 Friday 7:30 p.m. vs 1985 Grossmont Griffins Grossmont<ncg> Balboa Stadium San Diego, CA (National Football Foundation Bowl) T 35-35 1,600–1,800 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chula-vista-star-news-apaches-left-with/163233925/ Apaches left with empty feeling following 35-35 bowl game tie Jeff Nahill Chula Vista Star-News December 8, 1985 January 16, 2025 D2, D3 Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-grossmont-southwe/163234169/ Grossmont, Southwestern Play to a 35-35 Tie Dave Hatz Los Angeles Times December 7, 1985 January 16, 2025 III–8 Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times/122248601/ Bowl schedule Los Angeles Times December 7, 1985 January 31, 2025 III–23 Newspapers.com Offseason Coaching staff changes Former Southwestern offensive coordinator Jan Chapman Sr. returned to the team as co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.https://www.newspapers.com/article/chula-vista-star-news-turnover-not-limit/164208710/ Turnover not limited to players Wayne Suggett Chula Vista Star-News August 22, 1985 January 29, 2025 D1 Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/article/chula-vista-star-news/73834176/ Pudgil rates SwC QB call Wayne Suggett Chula Vista Star-News September 12, 1985 January 29, 2025 D2 Newspapers.com Running backs coach Gil Warren assumed co-offensive coordinator duties as well.https://www.newspapers.com/article/imperial-beach-star-news-things-can-only/164208684/ Things can only get beter [sic] for Apaches offense Wayne Suggett Imperial Beach Star-News September 8, 1985 January 29, 2025 B3 Newspapers.com Two former Apaches players returned to the team in coaching roles. Dale O'Brien joined the staff as offensive line coach after serving in the same role at Mira Mesa High School, while former defensive back Steve Reed returned to the team as wide receivers coach. Transfers Outgoing Outgoing transfers Name Pos. Year Height Weight College transferred to Source(s) Theo Barley DB Sophomore 6'2" 180 Minnesota https://www.newspapers.com/article/star-tribune-for-u-the-football-futur/164268032/ For 'U', the football future comes today Jon Roe Sid Hartman Minneapolis Star and Tribune February 13, 1985 January 29, 2025 1D Newspapers.com Marc D'Andrea OL/TE Sophomore 6'4" 250 Northern Arizona https://www.newspapers.com/article/arizona-daily-sun-lumberjacks-sign-jc-fo/164271535/ Lumberjacks Sign JC Football Star Arizona Daily Sun January 6, 1985 January 29, 2025 12 Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/article/the-arizona-republic-nau-pitch-makes-foo/164271733/ NAU pitch makes football convert of D'Andrea Bob Young The Arizona Republic September 5, 1985 January 29, 2025 E6 Newspapers.com Rich Ehmke K Freshman 5'10" 160 Grossmont https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-whats-the-differe/164335987/ What's the Difference? It's Only Hard to Tell When Ackerson, Ehmke Tee Up the Football Dave Hatz Los Angeles Times November 5, 1985 January 30, 2025 III–2, III–9 Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/article/chula-vista-star-news-kickers-square-off/164432548/ Kickers square off in JC Bowl game Wayne Suggett Chula Vista Star-News December 1, 1985 January 31, 2025 D2 Newspapers.com John King DB Sophomore 5'10" 173 San Jose State https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-san-francisco-examiner-san-jose-harv/164267390/ San Jose harvests bumper JC crop San Francisco Examiner February 13, 1985 January 29, 2025 F5 Newspapers.com Kevin Ludwig DB Sophomore 6'0" 185 West Texas A&M https://www.newspapers.com/article/corpus-christi-times/164268220/ Signees Corpus Christi Times February 13, 1985 January 29, 2025 10B Newspapers.com Rich McGinty OL Sophomore 6'0" 230 Sonoma State https://www.newspapers.com/article/petaluma-argus-courier-ssu-grid-coach-ve/164270943/ SSU grid coach veers to the pass Mike Jasper Argus-Courier August 31, 1985 January 29, 2025 6 Newspapers.com Additionally, quarterback and punter Mike Poteet transferred to United States International University to play baseball.https://www.newspapers.com/article/chula-vista-star-news/164269639/ Sport shorts Chula Vista Star-News July 11, 1985 January 29, 2025 D2 Newspapers.com Incoming Incoming transfers Name Pos. Year Previous School Source(s) Alan Brown DL Lincoln (MO) https://www.newspapers.com/article/chula-vista-star-news-lb-rinehart-leads/164256304/ LB Rinehart leads Apache defense Wayne Suggett Chula Vista Star-News September 5, 1985 January 29, 2025 D4 Newspapers.com Mike Gonzales OL 10px|Redshirt Freshmanhttps://www.newspapers.com/article/chula-vista-star-news-apaches-go-gonzo/164273705/ Apaches go 'gonzo' over brothers John Schlegel October 16, 1986 January 29, 2025 D1 Newspapers.com Mike redshirted his one year at NAU, so he still had four years of eligibility left. Northern Arizona https://www.newspapers.com/article/chula-vista-star-news-apache-line-looks/164265328/ Apache line looks for control Wayne Suggett Chula Vista Star-News September 1, 1985 January 29, 2025 D2 Newspapers.com Mike Meehan Meehan broke his leg in the preseason scrimmage and did not play a single game for Southwestern.https://www.newspapers.com/article/chula-vista-star-news/164248350/ Apaches move on Chula Vista Star-News January 12, 1986 January 29, 2025 C6 Newspapers.com DL 10px|Redshirt Sophomorehttps://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-long-beach-state-w/120323804/ 49er Football '84 Los Angeles Times September 6, 1984 January 29, 2025 IX–6 Newspapers.com Long Beach State Anthony Reed DB San Diego Mesa https://www.newspapers.com/article/chula-vista-star-news-apaches-ready-for/164250580/ Apaches ready for air attack, again Wayne Suggett Chula Vista Star-News August 29, 1985 January 29, 2025 D1 Newspapers.com Maurice Sowell Sowell did not finish the season with the team.https://www.newspapers.com/article/chula-vista-star-news-platt-yamane-end/164432916/ Platt, Yamane end season in limelight Wayne Suggett Chula Vista Star-News December 8, 1985 January 31, 2025 D2 Newspapers.com WR 10px|Redshirt Freshmanhttps://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-times-advocate/164273139/ Rites of spring ball Jay Posner Escondido Times-Advocate March 29, 1985 January 29, 2025 C8 Newspapers.com San Diego State The team was also bolstered by Rodney Hill, who sat out the 1984 season after transferring from District of Columbia.https://www.newspapers.com/article/chula-vista-star-news-seven-vie-for-swc/164209135/ Seven vie for SwC signal calling position Jeff Nahill Chula Vista Star-News August 25, 1985 January 29, 2025 B3 Newspapers.com He was deployed as a goal-line quarterback, running back, kick returner, and punt returner.https://www.newspapers.com/article/chula-vista-star-news-swc-has-a-little/164355942/ SwC has a 'Little Train' of its own Wayne Suggett Chula Vista Star-News November 21, 1985 January 30, 2025 B5 Newspapers.com Preseason Sports information director' poll In the preseason Mission Conference sports information directors' poll, Southwestern was predicted to finish seventh in the conference.https://www.newspapers.com/article/chula-vista-star-news-forget-the-polls/164277999/ Forget the polls, it's time to play in the Mission Conference Jeff Nahill Chula Vista Star-News September 26, 1985 January 29, 2025 D2 Newspapers.com Sports information director' pollSouthwestern Jaguars Predicted finish Team 1 Saddleback 2 Riverside 3 San Diego Mesa 4 Orange Coast 5 Citrus 6 Rancho Santiago 7 Southwestern 8 Palomar 9 San Diego City Preseason All-Americans Linebacker Chris Rinehart was named a preseason first-team All-American by J.C. Grid-Wire.https://www.newspapers.com/article/chula-vista-star-news-chris-rinehart-an/164279651/ Chris Rinehart: An intense All-American Jeff Nahill Chula Vista Star-News September 26, 1985 January 29, 2025 D1 Newspapers.com Preseason scrimmage Southwestern hosted a tri-team preseason scrimmage against 1985 Grossmont Griffins Grossmont and 1985 Arizona Western Matadors Arizona Western on September 6.https://www.newspapers.com/article/chula-vista-star-news-scrimmage-set-for/164127385/ Scrimmage set for Apaches Chula Vista Star-News September 5, 1985 January 29, 2025 D4 Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/article/chula-vista-star-news-apaches-have-quest/164130216/ Apaches have question marks Wayne Suggett Chula Vista Star-News September 12, 1985 January 29, 2025 D8 Newspapers.com Darren Pudgil was named the starting quarterback for the season opener based on his performance in the scrimmage, becoming the first Southwestern freshman quarterback to start a season opener since 1980. Pudgil would later quit the team in October along with fellow quarterback Scott Northeimer after falling down the depth chart.https://www.newspapers.com/article/chula-vista-star-news-spotlights-on-pla/164323038/ Spotlight's on Platt finally Wayne Suggett Chula Vista Star-News October 31, 1985 January 30, 2025 D1, D3 Newspapers.com Coaching staff Name Position Bob Mears Head coach Jan Chapman Sr. Co-offensive coordinator / quarterbacks Gil Warren Co-offensive coordinator / Running backs Bing Dawson Defensive coordinator Steve Reed Wide receivers Dale O'Brien Offensive line Craig Moffitt Defensive line Bill Kinney Defensive backs Awards and honors All-AmericanPlayerPositionTeam Chris Rinehart LB First Team Guy Liggins TE Second Team Source: Annual awards Southwestern Jaguars Player Award Ref.Chris RinehartMission Conference Defensive Player of the Year All-Mission ConferencePlayerPositionTeam Willie McCloud WR First Team Guy Liggins TE Larry Sandson DL Tim Wells DL Tony Wells DL Chris Rinehart LB Brad Platt QB Second Team Mike Gonzales OL Keith Tomlinson OL Santos Gil LB Tony Gullotto DB Tyler Ackerson K Source: 12 Southwestern players were selected as first- or second-team honorees on the 1985 All-Mission Conference football team. Eight additional Apaches players earned honorable mention. Notes References Southwestern Category:Southwestern Jaguars football seasons Southwestern Apaches football