The 1971 Colorado State Rams football team was an

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squad that represented

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in the

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(WAC) during the 1971 NCAA University Division football season. In its 2nd season under manager

Jerry Wampfler Jerry Wampfler (born August 6, 1932) is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Colorado State University from 1970 to 1972, compiling a record of 8–25. Prior to being hired at Colorado State, Wampf ...

, the team compiled a 3–8 record (1–4 against WAC opponents). Colorado State's senior running back,

Lawrence McCutcheon Lawrence McCutcheon (born June 2, 1950) is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Los Angeles Rams from 1972 to 1980, the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks in 1980, and 1981 with the Buff ...

, rushed for 1,112 yards and caught 19 passes for 197 yards. McCutcheon later played ten seasons in the

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and appeared in five Pro Bowls.

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Colorado State Rams football The Colorado State Rams football program (established 1893) represents Colorado State University and is a member of the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision and the Mountain West Conference. Since joining the Mountain West, the Rams have be ...