The 1979 Colgate Red Raiders football team was an

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team that represented

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as an independent during the 1971 NCAA Division I-A football season. In its fourth season under head coach Frederick Dunlap, the team compiled a 5–4–1 record. Angelo Colosimo and John Marzo 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 1979: * John Marzo, quarterback, received the Andy Kerr Trophy, awarded to the most valuable offensive player. * Karl Grabowski, linebacker, received the Hal W. Lahar Trophy, awarded to the most valuable defensive player. Statistical leaders for the 1979 Red Raiders included: * Rushing: Angelo Colosimo, 557 yards and 3 touchdowns on 153 attempts * Passing: John Marzo, 845 yards, 71 completions and 8 touchdowns on 133 attempts * Receiving: Frank Rossi, 282 yards and 1 touchdowns on 26 receptions * Total offense: John Marzo, 1,005 yards (845 passing, 160 rushing) * Scoring: Angelo Colosimo, 36 points from 6 touchdowns * All-purpose yards: Jim Freeman, 868 yards (309 kickoff returning, 283 receiving, 276 rushing) * Tackles: Joe Murphy, 146 total tackles * Sacks: Jeff King, 14 quarterback sacks

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