The 1979 Pacific Tigers football team represented the University of the Pacific (UOP) in the 1979 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 Bob Toledo, in his first year, and played their home games at Pacific Memorial StadiumAmos Alonzo Stagg Memorial Stadium was known as Pacific Memorial Stadium from its opening in 1950 through 1987. in Stockton, California. They finished the season with a record of three wins and seven losses (3–7, 0–5 PCAA). The Tigers were outscored by their opponents 162–193 over the season.
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Team players in the NFL The following UOP players were selected in the 1980 NFL draft. Player Position Round Overall NFL team Brad Vassar Linebacker 5 117 Atlanta Falcons Jack Cosgrove Center 8 207 Seattle Seahawks Mike House Tight end 8 208 New England Patriots
The following finished their college career in 1979, were not drafted, but played in the NFL. Player Position First NFL team Kevin Turner Linebacker 1980 New York Giants Mike Whited Tackle 1980 Detroit Lions
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