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Conference | Big Sky Conference |
Record | 4–5–2 (2–2–2 Big Sky) |
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Offensive coordinator | Dennis Erickson (2nd season) |
Offensive scheme | Veer |
Defensive coordinator | Andy Christoff (2nd season) |
Base defense | 5–2 |
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Home stadium | Kibbie Dome |
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No. 6 Boise State $^ | 5 | – | 0 | – | 1 | 9 | – | 2 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Idaho State | 4 | – | 2 | – | 0 | 7 | – | 3 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Montana State | 4 | – | 2 | – | 0 | 5 | – | 5 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Idaho | 2 | – | 2 | – | 2 | 4 | – | 5 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Montana | 3 | – | 3 | – | 0 | 6 | – | 4 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weber State | 1 | – | 4 | – | 1 | 1 | – | 9 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Northern Arizona | 0 | – | 6 | – | 0 | 1 | – | 9 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The 1975 Idaho Vandals football team represented the University of Idaho in the 1975 NCAA Division I football season. The Vandals were led by second-year head coach Ed Troxel and were members of the Big Sky Conference, then in Division II. They played their home games at the Kibbie Dome, an indoor facility on campus in Moscow, Idaho.
Season
With quarterbacks Dave Comstock and Ken Schrom running the veer offense, the Vandals were 4–5–2 overall and 2–2–2 in the Big Sky.
In the Battle of the Palouse, the Vandals suffered an eighth straight loss to neighbor Washington State of the Pac-8, falling 84–27 at Martin Stadium in Pullman on November 15. The score was 56–14 at the half and 77–27 after three quarters. The Cougars went winless in the Pac-8 in 1975 and were 3–8 overall.
This was the first year the Vandals played home games indoors; the Kibbie Dome's arched roof and end walls were constructed in ten months following the 1974 season. Opened in October 1971, it was an unlit outdoor venue known as new Idaho Stadium for four seasons, the last three with artificial turf. Its predecessor Neale Stadium was also without lights, so this was the first season of night football games on campus. The Vandals lost the opener to Idaho State on September 27, and tied Boise State in the dedication game two weeks later.
The two ties this season (Boise State, Weber State) were the last in program history.
Notable players and coaches
Junior center John Yarno was selected in fourth round of the 1977 NFL draft played six seasons with the Seattle Seahawks. Although quarterback Schrom was projected as the starter for 1976 as a redshirt junior, he opted to pursue professional baseball after the 1976 baseball draft. A pitcher, he was a major leaguer for seven seasons and an all-star as a reliever in 1986.
Dennis Erickson, age 28, completed his second year as offensive coordinator, then left for Fresno State; he returned to the UI program in 1982 as head coach.
Division I
Through 1977, the Big Sky was a Division II conference for football, except for Division I member Idaho, which moved down to I-AA in 1978. Idaho maintained its upper division status in the NCAA by playing Division I non-conference opponents (and was ineligible for the Division II postseason).
Schedule
Date | Time | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
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September 13 | 5:30 pm | at Arkansas State* | L 6–23 | 10,122 | ||
September 20 | 2:30 pm | at Northern Arizona | W 22–12 | 10,000 | ||
September 27 | 8:00 pm | No. 6 Idaho State | L 14–29 | 14,079 | ||
October 4 | 7:30 pm | at No. 14 (D-I) Arizona State* | L 3–29 | 44,262 | ||
October 11 | 1:30 pm | No. 4 Boise State |
| T 31–31 | 16,250 | |
October 18 | 12:30 pm | at No. 13 Montana | L 3–14 | 7,800 | ||
October 25 | 8:15 pm | at UNLV* | W 39–7 | 12,451 | ||
November 1 | 8:00 pm | Montana State |
| W 41–23 | 13,425 | |
November 8 | 12:30 pm | at Weber State | T 40–40 | 3,866 | ||
November 15 | 1:30 pm | at Washington State* | L 27–84 | 17,300 | ||
November 22 | 8:00 pm | Northern Illinois* |
| W 25–24 | 7,345 | |
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Roster
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All-conference
Four Vandal seniors were named to the Big Sky all-conference team: quarterback Dave Comstock, fullback J.C. Chadband, tight end Steve Duncanson, and defensive back Bill Keilty. Chadband and Duncanson were repeat selections and were chosen unanimously. The second team included center John Yarno, tackle Wil Overgaard, split end Tim Coles, and linebacker Mike Siva.
Comstock was the runner-up for conference MVP, a single vote behind running back John Smith of Boise State.
NFL draft
One Vandal senior was selected in the 1976 NFL draft, which lasted 17 rounds (487 selections).
Player | Position | Round | Overall | Franchise |
Craig Crnick | DE | 13th | 367 | Oakland Raiders |
References
- ^ Payne, Bob (September 7, 1975). "Troxel sees Idaho in thick of chase". Spokesman-Review. Spokane, Washington. p. D6.
- "Troxel claims defense key at Idaho". Spokane Daily Chronicle. Washington. Associated Press. September 7, 1977. p. 42.
- ^ "Rosters". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). September 27, 1975. p. 12.
- "Probable offensive lineups". Spokane Daily Chronicle. Washington. September 27, 1975. p. 9.
- ^ "Four Vandals make all Big Sky team". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Idaho. Associated Press. November 26, 1975. p. 2B.
- "Idaho finishes with a smile". Spokesman-Review. Spokane, Washington. November 24, 1975. p. A13.
- Emerson, Paul (November 25, 1975). "Idaho football close to winning". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Idaho. p. 1B.
- ^ Barrows, Bob. "WSU turns Battle of Palouse in 84-27 rout". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Idaho. p. 1B.
- Missildine, Harry (November 16, 1975). "Cougars clobber Vandals". Spokesman-Review. Spokane, Washington. p. D1.
- Brown, Bruce (November 17, 1975). "Runaway Cougs want UW victory". Spokane Daily Chronicle. Idaho. p. 17.
- ^ Emerson, Paul (September 28, 1975). "Early ISU burst brings down roof on Vandal debut". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Idaho. p. 1B.
- ^ Roche, Kevin (October 12, 1975). "Kibbie Dome dedication: sideshow for a 31-31 tie". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Idaho. p. 12A.
- ^ Payne, Bob (October 12, 1975). "Vandals, Boise battle to tie". Spokesman-Review. Spokane, Washington. p. D1.
- Barrows, Bob (October 25, 1980). "Ken Schrom glad he switched to baseball". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Idaho. p. 5B.
- Emerson, Paul (September 14, 1975). "Arkansas State overcomes errors, beats Vandals 23–6". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). p. 1B.
- "Idaho nips NAU". The Idaho Statesman. September 21, 1975. Retrieved December 17, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Kush's kicks lead Arizona St., 29–3". Press-Telegram. October 5, 1975. Retrieved October 17, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- Drosendahl, Glenn (October 11, 1975). "Idaho bucking Broncos in dome dedication game". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). p. 1B.
- Drosendahl, Glenn (October 12, 1975). "Idaho-Boise St. brawl ends with 31-31 tie". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). p. 1B.
- "Clift sparka Grizzly win". The Billings Gazette. October 19, 1975. Retrieved December 17, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Game program: UNLV Runnin' Rebels vs. University of Idaho Vandals". University of Nevada, Las Vegas. University Libraries. October 25, 1975. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- "Idaho routs Las Vegas". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. October 26, 1975. p. 1B.
- "Idaho explodes in second half to rip Montana St". The Times-News. November 2, 1975. Retrieved December 17, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- "A record-smashing tie". The Los Angeles Times. November 9, 1975. Retrieved December 17, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Filippini toes Vandals to victory". Idaho State Journal. November 23, 1975. Retrieved December 17, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Vandals leave this morning for Arkansas". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). September 12, 1975. p. 1B.
- "Rosters". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). November 15, 1975. p. 12.
- "Rosters". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). November 22, 1975. p. 15.
- "Keilty, Comstock receive top Idaho awards". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). December 3, 1975. p. 4B.
- "Chadband Comstock on Big Sky". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. November 26, 1975. p. 16.
- Drosendahl, Glenn (December 1, 1975). "Life as a Vandal QB". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). p. 1B.
External links
- Gem of the Mountains: 1976 University of Idaho yearbook – 1975 football season
- Idaho Argonaut – student newspaper – 1975 editions
- Official game program: Idaho at Washington State – November 15, 1975
- Postcard of Kibbie Dome interior – opening night – September 27, 1975