1984 Idaho Vandals football team

Notable games

The Vandals defeated Oregon State of the Pac-10 41–22 in Moscow, but lost to upstart independent Eastern Washington in Spokane in the inaugural Governors' Cup, (EWU joined the Big Sky in 1987). Nevada continued its dominance over the Vandals, winning its sixth straight since joining the conference in 1979. Double-digit leads in the second half were squandered in both disappointing home losses to Montana State and Weber State.

Idaho defeated rival Boise State for the third consecutive year, a streak that extended to twelve straight in 1993. The 1984 game was the most lopsided to date, with the Vandals recording a 37–0 shutout on the road at Bronco Stadium in the season finale. In its seventeen years competing as a four-year school, Boise State had neither been shut out nor lost by more than 35 points. Senior Tim McMonigle wrapped up his third year as placekicker with thirteen points (3 FG, 4 PAT) to become the Vandals' all-time leading scorer at 224 points, passing 1960s fullback Ray McDonald.

Division I-AA playoffs

Idaho missed the I-AA playoffs again, but returned in ten of the next eleven seasons, then departed for the Big West Conference after the 1995 season. In 1984, the mercurial Montana State Bobcats won the Big Sky title and the I-AA national title (MSU was 1–10 in 1983, 12–2 in 1984, 2–9 in 1985). The Bobcats were the only selection from the West in the 12-team playoffs. Idaho closed out the decade with conference titles in 1985, 1987, 1988, and 1989 (and runner-up in 1986), not missing the I-AA playoffs until 1991.

Notable players

The 1984 team included two future NFL head coaches: quarterback Scott Linehan and offensive lineman Tom Cable.

Schedule

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Roster

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All-conference

Wide receiver Eric Yarber, center Matt Watson, and cornerback Calvin Loveall were named to the Big Sky all-conference team. Vandals on the second team were guard Lance West, tight end Scott Auker, running back Mike Shill, defensive end Sam Manoa, and placekicker Tim McMonigle. and later in the CFL and NFL.

References

References

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4. Stewart, Chuck. (October 19, 1984). "Cup clash's spoils: Apples or potatoes". Spokane Chronicle.
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23. (October 21, 1984). "Idaho absorbs non-conference setback to E. Washington". The Times-News.
24. (October 28, 1984). "Late touchdown pushes Idaho past Montana 40–39". The Idaho Statesman.
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36. (April 16, 1985). "Although playing time is spotty, Cal Loveall still happy with Gold". Lewiston Morning Tribune.