1975 California Golden Bears football team
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The 1975 California Golden Bears football team represented the University of California, Berkeley
in the 1975 college football season
. The Golden Bears scored 330 points while the defense allowed 233 points. Led by head coach Mike White, the Golden Bears finished with an 8–3 record.
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Chuck Muncie
finished with over 3,000 yards rushing in his career along with 37 touchdowns, 230 points and 4,188 all-purpose yards. By scoring four times, Muncie also tied a single game school record and finished the year with 15 TDs for another Cal mark.
After the game, coach Mike White said "If Chuck Muncie isn't the Heisman Trophy winner, I don't know who is."
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University of California, Berkeley
The University of California, Berkeley , is a teaching and research university established in 1868 and located in Berkeley, California, USA...
in the 1975 college football season
1975 college football season
The 1975 college football season saw University of Oklahoma repeat as national champion in the Associated Press writers' poll. With the Sooners having completed two seasons of NCAA probation, they were ranked #1 in the United Press International coaches' poll as well...
. The Golden Bears scored 330 points while the defense allowed 233 points. Led by head coach Mike White, the Golden Bears finished with an 8–3 record.
Schedule
Roster
- Jim Breech, k
- Chuck MuncieChuck MuncieHarry Vance "Chuck" Muncie is a former American football running back who played for the New Orleans Saints and San Diego Chargers in the National Football League from 1976 to 1984...
, tb - Joe Roth, qb
- Paul Von der Mehden
- Wesley Walker, wr
Stanford
Cal needed a win and UCLA tie or loss to earn a berth in the Rose BowlRose Bowl Game
The Rose Bowl is an annual American college football bowl game, usually played on January 1 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. When New Year's Day falls on a Sunday, the game is played on Monday, January 2...
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Chuck Muncie
Chuck Muncie
Harry Vance "Chuck" Muncie is a former American football running back who played for the New Orleans Saints and San Diego Chargers in the National Football League from 1976 to 1984...
finished with over 3,000 yards rushing in his career along with 37 touchdowns, 230 points and 4,188 all-purpose yards. By scoring four times, Muncie also tied a single game school record and finished the year with 15 TDs for another Cal mark.
After the game, coach Mike White said "If Chuck Muncie isn't the Heisman Trophy winner, I don't know who is."
Draft picks
The following players were claimed in the 1976 NFL Draft1976 NFL Draft
The 1976 National Football League Draft was an annual player selection meeting held on April 8–April 9, 1976. It lasted 17 rounds, with the expansion Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks making the first two selections. The expansion teams were also given a pair of extra picks at the end of...
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| Player | Position | Round | Pick | NFL Club |
| Chuck Muncie Chuck Muncie Harry Vance "Chuck" Muncie is a former American football running back who played for the New Orleans Saints and San Diego Chargers in the National Football League from 1976 to 1984... |
Running Back | 1 | 3 | New Orleans Saints 1976 New Orleans Saints season The 1976 New Orleans Saints season was the Saints tenth season.-NFL Draft:-Schedule:-Standings:-References:**... |
| Steve Rivera | Wide Receiver | 4 | 100 | San Francisco 49ers 1976 San Francisco 49ers season The 1976 San Francisco 49ers season was their 27th in the National Football League. They began the season with the goal of improving on their previous output of 5-9. There were able to do so, starting the season 6-1; however, after a four game losing streak, they finished 8-6 and missed the... |