The 1971 Colgate Red Raiders football team was an

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team that represented Colgate University as an independent during the

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. In its fourth season under head coach

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, the team compiled a 6–4 record. For the first time since the 1944 season, the team named two players as captains, Thomas Doyle and Steve Morgan. The team played its home games at

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Leading players

Two trophies were awarded to the Red Raiders' most valuable players in 1971: * Brian Houseal, guard, received the Andy Kerr Trophy, awarded to the most valuable offensive player. * Mike Harlow, defensive tackle, received the Hal W. Lahar Trophy, awarded to the most valuable defensive player. Statistical leaders for the 1971 Red Raiders included: * Rushing: Mark van Eeghen, 846 yards and 11 touchdowns on 160 attempts * Passing: Tom Parr, 720 yards, 41 completions and 6 touchdowns on 113 attempts * Receiving: Steve Fraser, 381 yards and 3 touchdowns on 18 receptions * Total offense: Tom Parr, 1,387 yards (720 passing, 667 rushing) * Scoring: Two players with 66 points: Mark van Eeghen (11 touchdowns) and Tom Parr (11 touchdowns) * All-purpose yards: Mark van Eeghen, 1,128 yards (846 rushing, 282 kickoff returning)

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