1989 Idaho Vandals football team
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Big Sky champion | |
Conference | Big Sky Conference |
Record | 9–3 (8–0 Big Sky) |
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Offensive coordinator | Dan Cozzetto (1st season) |
Defensive coordinator | Gordon Shaw (1st season) |
Home stadium | Kibbie Dome |
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No. T–4 Idaho $^ | 8 | – | 0 | – | 0 | 9 | – | 3 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 6 Montana ^ | 7 | – | 1 | – | 0 | 11 | – | 3 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 19 Nevada | 5 | – | 3 | – | 0 | 7 | – | 4 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Boise State | 5 | – | 3 | – | 0 | 6 | – | 5 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Eastern Washington | 4 | – | 4 | – | 0 | 4 | – | 6 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Northern Arizona | 2 | – | 6 | – | 0 | 3 | – | 8 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Montana State | 2 | – | 6 | – | 0 | 4 | – | 7 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Idaho State | 2 | – | 6 | – | 0 | 3 | – | 7 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weber State | 1 | – | 7 | – | 0 | 3 | – | 8 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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. Smith, were members of the Big Sky Conference and played their home games at the Kibbie Dome, an indoor facility on campus in Moscow, Idaho.
The Vandals won their third consecutive conference title (fourth in five years), and made the I-AA playoffs for the fifth consecutive season, under a third head coach. Led by senior All-American quarterback John Friesz, Idaho finished the regular season at 9–2 and 8–0 in the Big Sky.
Hired in early January, Smith had been the defensive coordinator and assistant head coach at Idaho for four seasons (1982–85), all under Dennis Erickson, then went with him in the same capacity to Wyoming and Washington State.[1][2]
Notable games
Following two non-conference road losses to open the season at Washington State and Portland State,[3][4] the Vandals won nine straight, which included an undefeated conference record of 8–0. It was the only time in school history that the football team has posted an unblemished conference record.
The Vandals defeated Montana, their only conference loss the previous season, on a Thursday night in the Kibbie Dome in late September, televised by ESPN.[5][6] Idaho beat Nevada for the third straight year,[7] only the fourth time in the twelve meetings since the Wolf Pack joined the Big Sky in 1979. The Vandals defeated rival Boise State for the eighth consecutive year, the eighth of twelve straight over the Broncos before a record crowd of 17,600 in the Kibbie Dome.[8]
Division I-AA playoffs
For the fifth consecutive season, Idaho returned to the 16-team I-AA playoffs. The Vandals, on a nine-game winning streak, hosted Eastern Illinois at home but lost 21–38. The game was played before a sparse crowd at the Kibbie Dome two days after Thanksgiving and ended the Vandals' season at 9–3.[9]
Notable players
The 1989 team included John Friesz,[10] a future collegiate hall of fame quarterback as a three-year starter (1987–89). Friesz was the winner of the Walter Payton Award in 1989,[11][12] and was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the 1990 NFL draft. He was in the NFL for the next decade with four teams.
Schedule
Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result | Attendance | Source |
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September 2 | 2:00 pm | at Washington State* | No. 6 | L 7–41 | 33,914 | [13] | ||
September 9 | 7:00 pm | at No. 3 (D-II) Portland State* | No. 6 | L 20–29 | 13,359 | [3][4] | ||
September 16 | 7:00 pm | No. 5 (D-II) Sacramento State* | W 45–3 | 9,100 | [14] | |||
September 23 | 6:00 pm | at Weber State | W 46–33 | [15][16] | ||||
September 28 | 5:00 pm | Montana |
| ESPN | W 30–24 | 13,000 | [5][6] | |
October 7 | 3:00 pm | at Northern Arizona | No. 20 | W 41–31 | 10,842 | [17] | ||
October 14 | 1:00 pm | at Montana State | No. 15 | W 41–7 | 11,187 | [18] | ||
October 21 | 1:00 pm | Eastern Washington | No. 14 |
| W 41–34 | 12,500 | [19] | |
October 28 | 1:00 pm | Nevada![]() | No. 9 |
| W 42–22 | 15,500 | [7] | |
November 4 | 6:30 pm | at Idaho State | No. 7 | W 47–31 | 10,380 | [20] | ||
November 18 | 7:00 pm | No. 20 Boise State | No. 5 |
| W 26–21 | 17,600 | [8] | |
November 25 | 1:00 pm | No. 15 Eastern Illinois* | No. 4 |
| L 21–38 | 6,025 | [9] | |
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Roster
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Defense
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Special teams
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All-conference
Quarterback John Friesz was named to the all-conference team for a third consecutive year.[23] He was joined by center Steve Unger, guard Troy Wright, wide receiver Lee Allen, defensive end Mike Zeller, linebacker Roger Cecil, and cornerback Charlie Oliver.[23] Second team selections included wide receiver Kasey Dunn, tackles Todd Neu and Chuck Yarbro, linebacker John Rust, and safety Brian Smith.[24]
Friesz was the Big Sky's outstanding offensive player for a third straight year,[10] repeated as a first-team Kodak All-American in Division I-AA,[25] and won the Walter Payton Award.[11][12]
NFL Draft
One Vandal senior was selected in the 1990 NFL draft, which lasted twelve rounds (332 selections).
Player | Position | Round | Overall | Franchise |
John Friesz | QB | 6th | 138 | San Diego Chargers |
References
- ^ Meehan, Jim (January 3, 1989). "Smith no newcomer to UI football". Idahonian. (Moscow). p. 7A.
- ^ Boling, Dave (January 4, 1989). "Vandals make it official: Smith". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). p. C1.
- ^ a b Sahlberg, Bert (September 10, 1989). "Vandalized! Portland State stuns Idaho 29-20". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). p. 1B.
- ^ a b "Vandals' season off to scary start". Idahonian. (Moscow). September 11, 1989. p. 1B.
- ^ a b Stalwick, Howie (September 29, 1989). "Idaho bags game Grizzlies". Spokane Chronicle. (Washington). p. B1.
- ^ a b Schulte, Chris (September 29, 1989). "Friesz, defense help UI short-circuit Griz". Idahonian. (Moscow). p. 1B.
- ^ a b Schulte, Chris (October 30, 1989). "Blocked kick helps UI sack Pack". Idahonian. (Moscow). p. 1B.
- ^ a b Schulte, Chris (November 20, 1989). "Friesz shows he's human in UI win". Idahonian. (Moscow). p. 1B.
- ^ a b Schulte, Chris (November 27, 1989). "Idaho: Long day, short playoffs". Idahonian. (Moscow). p. 1B.
- ^ a b "No surprise: Friesz cops Big Sky MVP". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. December 1, 1989. p. 1D.
- ^ a b "Friesz named Payton award winner". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. December 16, 1989. p. 1D.
- ^ a b "UI's Friesz will receive Payton Award today". Idahonian. (Moscow). December 16, 1989. p. 1E.
- ^ Grummert, Dale (September 3, 1989). "Cougars cruise past Idaho 41-7". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). p. 1B.
- ^ Schulte, Chris (September 18, 1989). "Vandals' Friesz stings Hornets". Idahonian. (Moscow). p. 1B.
- ^ Schulte, Chris (September 25, 1989). "2nd half gives Smith 1st BSC win". Idahonian. (Moscow). p. 1B.
- ^ Hamilton, Linda (September 25, 1989). "Wildcats save some tricks for Broncos". Deseret News. (Salt Lake City, Utah). p. D3.
- ^ Schulte, Chris (October 9, 1989). "UI whips, now roots for NAU". Idahonian. (Moscow). p. 1B.
- ^ Schulte, Chris (October 16, 1989). "UI gets better, 'Cats get blasted". Idahonian. (Moscow). p. 1B.
- ^ Schulte, Chris (October 23, 1989). "UI has best BSC start – barely". Idahonian. (Moscow). p. 1B.
- ^ Schulte, Chris (November 6, 1989). "Idaho can wait to celebrate". Idahonian. (Moscow). p. 1B.
- ^ Sahlberg, Bert; Grummert, Dale (September 2, 1989). "Cougars heavy favorites as rivalry resumes today". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). p. 4B.
- ^ "Idaho at Portland State: probable starting lineups". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). September 9, 1989. p. 5B.
- ^ a b "Numerous Vandals earn All-Big Sky honors". Idahonian. (Moscow). Associated Press. November 28, 1989. p. 6A.
- ^ "All-Big Sky: Second team selections". Idahonian. (Moscow). Associated Press. November 28, 1989. p. 7A.
- ^ "Friesz named Kodak I-AA All-American QB". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). December 2, 1989. p. 1B.
External links
- Gem of the Mountains: 1990 University of Idaho yearbook – 1989 football season
- Idaho Argonaut – student newspaper – 1989 editions