The 1997 Stanford Cardinal football team represented

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in the

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. They were led by head coach

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. The Cardinal participated as members of the

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and played their home games at

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Schedule

Roster

*LB

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*QB

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*K Kevin Miller *WR

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Coaching Staff

– ''Head coach'' * Dana Bible – ''Offensive coordinator and quarterbacks'' * Earle Mosley – ''Running backs'' *

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– ''wide receivers'' *Dave Borbely – ''Offensive line (centers and guards)'' * Chuck Moller – ''Tight ends and offensive line (tackles)'' *Bill Harris – ''Defensive coordinator and defensive backs'' *Phil Zacharias – ''Defensive ends and special teams coordinator'' *

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– ''Inside and outside linebacker'' *

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– ''Recruiting coordinator''

Season summary

California

*100th meeting *

intercepted a Justin Vedder pass at the Stanford 14 with 1:22 left to seal the win.

References

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