The 1982 San Jose State Spartans football team represented San Jose State University during the 1982 NCAA Division I-A football season as a member of the Pacific Coast Athletic Association.The Big West Conference was known as the Pacific Coast Athletic Association from its founding in 1969 through 1987. The team was led by head coach Jack Elway, in his fourth year at San Jose State. They played home games at Spartan Stadium in San Jose, California. The Spartans finished the 1982 season with a record of eight wins and three losses (8–3, 4–2 PCAA).
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Team Players in the NFL The following were selected in the 1983 NFL draft.
Player Position Round Overall NFL team Gill Byrd Defensive back 1 22 San Diego Chargers Ken Thomas Running back 7 173 Kansas City Chiefs Brian Hawkins Defensive back 9 228 Denver Broncos Mervyn Fernandez Wide receiver 10 277 Los Angeles Raiders Tim Kearse Wide receiver 11 303 San Diego Chargers The following finished their college career in 1982, were not drafted, but played in the NFL.
Player Position First NFL team Gary Thompson Defensive back 1983 Buffalo Bills
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