The 1974 Colgate Red Raiders football team was an

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team that represented

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as an independent during the

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. In its seventh season under head coach

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, the team compiled a 4–5 record. Robert Como and James Detmer were the team captains. The team played its home games at

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Schedule

Leading players

Two trophies were awarded to the Red Raiders'

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s in 1974: * Jim Detmar, guard, received the Andy Kerr Trophy, awarded to the most valuable offensive player. * Ken Jasie, defensive tackle, received the Hal W. Lahar Trophy, awarded to the most valuable defensive player. Statistical leaders for the 1974 Red Raiders included: * Rushing: Pat Healy, 685 yards and 7 touchdowns on 121 attempts * Passing: Bruce Basile, 910 yards, 57 completions and 7 touchdowns on 123 attempts * Receiving: Dave Lake, 793 yards and 7 touchdowns on 39 receptions * Total offense: Bruce Basile, 1,510 yards (910 passing, 600 rushing) * Scoring: Pat Healy, 48 points from 8 touchdowns and 4 two-point conversions * All-purpose yards: Pat Healy, 823 yards (685 rushing, 91 kickoff returning, 35 receiving, 21 punt returning)

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