Washington Football Team History
Washington Huskies
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University of Washington
Seattle, WA
Founded: 1861 Stadium: Hushy Stadium Capacity: 72,500 Colors: Purple & Gold Coach: Don James Conference: Pac 10-
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1979 Season Highlights |
Don James enters his 5th season as Head Coach at Washington. |
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1979 Season |
Date |
Opponent | Score |
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Sat., Sep. 8 | vs.
Wyoming
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38 |
2 |
W |
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| Sat., Sep. 15 | vs.
Utah
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41 |
7 |
W |
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| Sat., Sep. 22 | @
Oregon
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21 |
17 |
W |
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| Sat., Sep. 29 | vs.
Fresno State
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49 |
14 |
W |
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| Sat., Oct. 6 | vs.
Oregon State
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41 |
0 |
W |
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| Sat., Oct. 13 | @
Arizona State
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7 |
12 |
#Won |
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| Sat., Oct. 20 | vs.
Pittsburgh
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14 |
26 |
L |
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| Sat., Oct. 27 | @
UCLA
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34 |
14 |
W |
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| Sat., Nov. 3 | @
California
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28 |
24 |
W |
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| Sat., Nov. 10 | vs.
Southern California
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17 |
24 |
L |
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| Sat., Nov. 17 | vs.
Washington State
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17 |
7 |
W |
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| Sat., Dec. 22 |
Texas
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14 |
7 |
W |
@ El Paso, TX |
Sun Bowl |
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1979 Season Totals |
Record | 10-2
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Points Scored | 321 |
Scoring Average | 26.8 |
Points Allowed | 154 |
Defense Average | 12.8 |
Opponents Record | 67-71
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Conference Record | 6-1 |
Home Record | 5-2
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Away Record | 4-0
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1979 NCAA Final Rankings |
Rank |
Record |
Source |
11 | 9-3-0 |
AP |
11 | 9-3-0 |
Coaches |
11 | 9-3-0 |
UPI |
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1979 All American Awards |
Player |
Position |
Class |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Award |
Team |
Source |
Coming Someday |
1979 All Pac 10 Conference Players |
Player |
Position |
Class |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Team |
Source |
Coming Someday |
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Some records may be incomplete.
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