1984 Pacific Tigers football team

The 1984 Pacific Tigers football team represented the University of the Pacific (UOP) in the 1984 NCAA Division I-A football season as a member of the Pacific Coast Athletic Association.[note 1]

1984 Pacific Tigers football
Conference	Pacific Coast Athletic Association
1984 record	5–6 (3–4 PCAA)
Head coach	Bob Cope (2nd season)
Home stadium	Pacific Memorial Stadium (Capacity: 28,000)

1984 Pacific Coast Athletic Association football standings
	Conf							Overall
Team	W		L		T			W		L		T
Cal State Fullerton $	7	–	0	–	0			12	–	0	–	0
San Jose State	6	–	1	–	0			7	–	4	–	0
Fresno State	4	–	3	–	0			7	–	5	–	0
Long Beach State	4	–	3	–	0			5	–	6	–	0
Pacific (CA)	3	–	4	–	0			5	–	6	–	0
Utah State	2	–	4	–	0			2	–	9	–	0
New Mexico State	1	–	5	–	0			3	–	8	–	0
UNLV	0	–	7	–	0			0	–	13	–	0
$ – Conference champion Records adjusted for UNLV's forfeit of all 11 victories}

The team was led by head coach Bob Cope, in his second year, and played their home games at Pacific Memorial Stadium[note 2] in Stockton, California. On the field, they finished the season with a record of four wins and seven losses (4–7, 2–5 PCAA). The Tigers were outscored by their opponents 209–280 over the season.

After the season was over, it was discovered that the UNLV Rebels had used multiple ineligible players during both the 1983 and 1984 seasons. As a result, Pacific's loss to UNLV turns into a forfeit win and their record is adjusted to 5–6, 3–4 PCAA.[1]

Schedule

Date	Opponent	Site	Result	Attendance
September 8	Nevada*	Pacific Memorial Stadium Stockton, California	W 12–7
September 15	at California*	California Memorial Stadium Berkeley, California	L 12–28	37,000
September 22	at Northern Arizona*	Walkup Skydome Flagstaff, Arizona	W 38–28
September 29	at Oregon*	Autzen Stadium Eugene, Oregon	L 14–30	28,505
October 6	Cal State Fullerton	Pacific Memorial Stadium Stockton, California	L 31–41	19,567[2]
October 13	New Mexico State	Pacific Memorial Stadium Stockton, California	W 21–7
October 20	UNLV	Pacific Memorial Stadium Stockton, California	W 21–35 forfeit win	17,500[3]
October 27	at Utah State	Romney Stadium Logan, Utah	L 14–41	8,597[4]
November 3	at Long Beach State[note 3]	Veterans Stadium Long Beach, California	L 22–24	5,841[5]
November 10	at Fresno State[note 4]	Bulldog Stadium Fresno, California	W 24–6	24,684[6][7]
November 17	San Jose State	Pacific Memorial Stadium Stockton, California	L 0–33
*Non-conference game Homecoming

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Team players in the NFL

The following UOP players were selected in the 1985 NFL Draft.[10][11][12]

Player	Position	Round	Overall	NFL team
Paul Berner	Quarterback	9	234	San Diego Chargers

Notes

1. The Big West Conference was known as the Pacific Coast Athletic Association from its founding in 1969 through 1987.
2. Amos Alonzo Stagg Memorial Stadium was known as Pacific Memorial Stadium from its opening in 1950 through 1987.
3. The official name of Long Beach State has been California State University, Long Beach since 1972. However, it is still commonly known as Long Beach State.
4. The official name of Fresno State has been California State University, Fresno since 1972. However, it is still commonly known as Fresno State.

References

1. "UNLV Punished for Using Ineligible Football Players". Retrieved December 22, 2016.
2. John Weyler (October 7, 1984). "Fullerton Steals Pacific Blind for Sixth Straight Victory, 41-31". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. p. III-11. Retrieved February 11, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
3. "2016 UNLV Rebel Football Light the Fuse". p. 145. Retrieved February 14, 2007.
4. "Utah State Football Guide 2016" (PDF). Retrieved February 14, 2007.
5. Dick Wagner (November 4, 1984). "Gaynor Leads Long Beach to 24-22 Win Over Pacific". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. p. III-5. Retrieved February 10, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
6. "Fresno State 2016 Media Guide" (PDF). Retrieved December 8, 2016.
7. "Southland". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. November 11, 1984. p. III-18. Retrieved April 2, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
8. "1984 Pacific Tigers Schedule and Results". Retrieved January 30, 2017.
9. "1984 - Pacific (CA)". College Football Data Warehouse. Retrieved January 30, 2017.
10. "1985 NFL Draft". Retrieved December 7, 2016.
11. "Pacific Players/Alumni". Retrieved January 30, 2017.
12. "Draft History: U. of Pacific". Retrieved March 18, 2017.