The 1976 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 first season under head coach Frederick Dunlap, the team compiled an 8–2 record. Mark Murphy and Keith Polito 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 1976: * Keith Polito, wide receiver, received the Andy Kerr Trophy, awarded to the most valuable offensive player. * Doug Curtis, linebacker, received the Hal W. Lahar Trophy, awarded to the most valuable defensive player. Statistical leaders for the 1976 Red Raiders included: * Rushing: Pat Healy, 557 yards and 3 touchdowns on 141 attempts * Passing: Bob Relph, 1,353 yards, 95 completions and 10 touchdowns on 201 attempts * Receiving: Keith Polito, 555 yards and 6 touchdowns on 30 receptions * Total offense: Bob Relph, 1,530 yards (1,353 passing, 177 rushing) * Scoring: Jerry Andrewlavage, 51 points from 15 PATs and 12 field goals * All-purpose yards: Bruce Malverty, 859 yards (418 rushing, 281 kickoff returning, 160 receiving) * Tackles: Doug Curtis, 145 total tackles * Sacks: Sid Harris, 6 quarterback sacks

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Colgate Red Raiders football The Colgate Raiders football team represents Colgate University in NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) college football competition as a member of the Patriot League. History In 1915, Colgate recorded its 100th victory with ...