1984 Idaho Vandals football team
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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.
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.
Idaho defeated rival for the third consecutive year, the third of twelve straight over the Broncos. The 1984 game was the most lopsided to date, with the Vandals recording a 37-0 shutout on the road at Bronco Stadium
.
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 would close 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.
head coaches: quarterback Scott Linehan
and offensive lineman Tom Cable
.
University of Idaho
The University of Idaho is the State of Idaho's flagship and oldest public university, located in the rural city of Moscow in Latah County in the northern portion of the state...
in the 1984 NCAA Division I-AA football season. The Vandals
Idaho Vandals football
The Idaho Vandals are a college football team that represents the University of Idaho. The Vandals currently compete in the Western Athletic Conference of the Football Bowl Subdivision of NCAA Division I...
, led by third-year head coach Dennis Erickson
Dennis Erickson
Dennis Erickson is an American football coach and former player. He was the head football coach at Arizona State University until November 28, 2011, a position he had held since the 2007 season. In 2008 the Arizona Board of Regents had approved a contract extension to keep Erickson at Arizona...
, were members of the Big Sky Conference
Big Sky Conference
The Big Sky Conference is an intercollegiate college athletic conference affiliated with the NCAA's Division I, with football competing in the Football Championship Subdivision. The BSC was founded in 1963. Member institutions are located in the western United States in the states of Arizona,...
and played their home games at the Kibbie Dome
Kibbie Dome
The William H. Kibbie-ASUI Activity Center is a multi-purpose indoor athletic stadium in Moscow, Idaho, on the campus of the University of Idaho...
, an indoor facility on campus in Moscow
Moscow, Idaho
Moscow is a city in northern Idaho, situated along the Washington/Idaho border. It is the most populous city and county seat of Latah County and the home of the University of Idaho, the land grant institution and primary research university for the state...
, Idaho
Idaho
Idaho is a state in the Rocky Mountain area of the United States. The state's largest city and capital is Boise. Residents are called "Idahoans". Idaho was admitted to the Union on July 3, 1890, as the 43rd state....
.
After the departure of four-year starter QB Ken Hobart
Ken Hobart
Kenneth Charles "Ken" Hobart is a former professional football player, a quarterback in the USFL and CFL, where he played from 1985-90.-Collegiate career:...
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
Scott Linehan
Scott Thomas Linehan is an American football coach, currently the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions of the NFL. He was previously the head coach of the St...
(redshirt
Redshirt (college sports)
Redshirt is a term used in American college athletics that refers to a delay or suspension of an athlete's participation in order to lengthen his or her period of eligibility...
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.
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.
Notable games
The Vandals defeated of the Pac-10 41-22 in Moscow, but lost to upstart independent in Spokane (EWU joined the Big Sky in 1987). continued its dominance over the Vandals, winning its sixth straight since joining the conference in 1979.Idaho defeated rival for the third consecutive year, the third of twelve straight over the Broncos. The 1984 game was the most lopsided to date, with the Vandals recording a 37-0 shutout on the road at Bronco Stadium
Bronco Stadium
Bronco Stadium is an outdoor athletic stadium in Boise, Idaho, the home field of the Boise State Broncos of the Mountain West Conference. Since 1997, it has hosted the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Bronco Stadium is an outdoor athletic stadium in Boise, Idaho, the home field of the Boise State Broncos...
.
Division I-AA playoffs
Idaho missed the I-AA playoffs again, but would return in 10 of the next 11 seasons, then depart for Division I-A in 1996 (though not officially I-A until 1997). In 1984, the mercurial Montana State Bobcats1984 Montana State Bobcats football team
The 1984 Montana State Bobcats football team represented the Montana State University – Bozeman in the 1984 college football season. The team was led by Dave Arnold in his second season as a head coach. The Bobcats played their home games at Bobcat Stadium....
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
Western United States
.The Western United States, commonly referred to as the American West or simply "the West," traditionally refers to the region comprising the westernmost states of the United States. Because the U.S. expanded westward after its founding, the meaning of the West has evolved over time...
in the 12-team playoffs. Idaho would close out the decade with conference titles in 1985
1985 Idaho Vandals football team
The 1985 Idaho Vandals football team represented the University of Idaho in the 1984 NCAA Division I-AA football season. The Vandals, led by fourth-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...
, 1987
1987 Idaho Vandals football team
The 1987 Idaho Vandals football team represented the University of Idaho in the 1987 NCAA Division I-AA football season. The Vandals, led by second-year head coach Keith Gilbertson, were members of the Big Sky Conference and played their home games at the Kibbie Dome, an indoor facility on campus...
, 1988
1988 Idaho Vandals football team
The 1988 Idaho Vandals football team represented the University of Idaho in the 1988 NCAA Division I-AA football season. The Vandals, led by third-year head coach Keith Gilbertson, were members of the Big Sky Conference and played their home games at the Kibbie Dome, an indoor facility on campus in...
, and 1989
1989 Idaho Vandals football team
The 1989 Idaho Vandals football team represented the University of Idaho in the 1989 NCAA Division I-AA football season. The Vandals, led by first-year head coach John L...
(and runner-up in 1986
1986 Idaho Vandals football team
The 1986 Idaho Vandals football team represented the University of Idaho in the 1986 NCAA Division I-AA football season. The Vandals, led by first-year head coach Keith Gilbertson, were members of the Big Sky Conference and played their home games at the Kibbie Dome, an indoor facility on campus in...
), not missing the I-AA playoffs until 1991.
Notable players
The 1984 team included two future NFLNational Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
head coaches: quarterback Scott Linehan
Scott Linehan
Scott Thomas Linehan is an American football coach, currently the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions of the NFL. He was previously the head coach of the St...
and offensive lineman Tom Cable
Tom Cable
-NFL:-References:...
.
1984 season schedule
External link
- Lewiston Morning Tribune - 1984 season recap - Comin' on strong - 1984-11-23 - p.1C