1979_Fresno_State_Bulldogs_football_team

1979 Fresno State Bulldogs football team

1979 Fresno State Bulldogs football team

American college football season

The 1979 Fresno State Bulldogs football team represented California State University, Fresno as a member of the Pacific Coast Athletic Association (PCAA) during the 1979 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by Bob Padilla in his second and final season as head coach, Fresno State compiled an overall record of 4–7 with a mark of 2–3 in conference play, placing fourth in the PCAA. While Fresno State lost to San Jose State, the game was subsequently forfeited by the Spartans due to the use of an ineligible player. As a result, Fresno State's record was adjusted to 5–6 overall and 3–2 conference play, moving them into a tie for second place in the PCAA.[1]

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The Bulldogs played their home games at Ratcliffe Stadium on the campus of Fresno City College in Fresno, California.

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Team players in the NFL

No Fresno State players were drafted in the 1980 NFL draft.[6][7]

The following finished their college career in 1979, were not drafted, but played in the NFL.

PlayerPositionFirst NFL Team
Gary HayesDefensive back1984 Green Bay Packers

References

  1. [1]
    "San Jose State 2016 Football Media Guide". Retrieved December 15, 2016.
  2. [2]
    Killen, John (September 8, 1979). "Vandals". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Idaho. p. 1C.
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    Killen, John (September 9, 1979). "Vandals: Fresno St. delivers 30-10 loss". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Idaho. p. 1D.
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    "Fresno State 1979 Schedule". Retrieved December 12, 2016.
  5. [5]
    "Fresno State 2016 Media Guide" (PDF). Retrieved December 8, 2016.
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    "1980 NFL Draft". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on December 22, 2007. Retrieved December 7, 2016.
  7. [7]
    "Fresno St. Players/Alumni". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 12, 2016.
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