1980 Pittsburgh Panthers football team

1980 Pittsburgh Panthers football
National champion (CFRA, DeVold, New York Times ) Co-national champion (FACT, Sagarin) Gator Bowl champion Eastern champion
Gator Bowl, W 37–9 vs. South Carolina
Conference	Independent
Ranking
Coaches	No. 2
AP	No. 2
Record	11–1
Head coach	Jackie Sherrill (4th season)
Offensive coordinator	Wally English (2nd season)
Offensive scheme	Multiple pro-style
Defensive coordinator	Foge Fazio (2nd season)
Base defense	Multiple front
Home stadium	Pitt Stadium
Seasons ←  1979 1981  →

1980 NCAA Division I-A independents football records

v t e	Conf.							Overall
Team	W		L		T			W		L		T
No. 2 Pittsburgh		–		–				11	–	1	–	0
Tennessee State		–		–				9	–	1	–	0
No. 5 Florida State		–		–				10	–	2	–	0
No. 8 Penn State		–		–				10	–	2	–	0
No. 9 Notre Dame		–		–				9	–	2	–	1
No. 18 Miami (FL)		–		–				9	–	3	–	0
Southern Miss		–		–				9	–	3	–	0
Navy		–		–				8	–	4	–	0
South Carolina		–		–				8	–	4	–	0
Virginia Tech		–		–				8	–	4	–	0
Boston College		–		–				7	–	4	–	0
Northeast Louisiana		–		–				7	–	4	–	0
Rutgers		–		–				7	–	4	–	0
UNLV		–		–				7	–	4	–	0
Tulane		–		–				7	–	5	–	0
Colgate		–		–				5	–	4	–	1
North Texas State		–		–				6	–	5	–	0
Villanova		–		–				6	–	5	–	0
West Virginia		–		–				6	–	6	–	0
Louisville		–		–				5	–	6	–	0
Richmond		–		–				5	–	6	–	0
Syracuse		–		–				5	–	6	–	0
East Carolina		–		–				4	–	7	–	0
Illinois State		–		–				4	–	7	–	0
Temple		–		–				4	–	7	–	0
Army		–		–				3	–	7	–	1
Holy Cross		–		–				3	–	8	–	0
Cincinnati		–		–				2	–	9	–	0
Memphis State		–		–				2	–	9	–	0
William & Mary		–		–				2	–	9	–	0
Georgia Tech		–		–				1	–	9	–	1
Rankings from AP Poll

The 1980 Pittsburgh Panthers football team represented the University of Pittsburgh as an independent during the 1980 NCAA Division I-A football season. Despite losing one game, the Panthers were named national champion by NCAA-designated major selectors DeVold System, Football Research, and The New York Times , ^[1] while also named co-national champion by Rothman (FACT) and Sagarin. ^[2] The university does not claim a national championship for this season, nor are the Panthers popularly recognized for winning that year's national championship. Pitt was awarded the Lambert-Meadowlands Trophy as the champion of the East.

The team is noteworthy for featuring four future members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame: linebacker Rickey Jackson, center Russ Grimm, tackle Jimbo Covert, and quarterback Dan Marino. Several other players on the team, including Mark May and Hugh Green, would go on to be Pro Bowl NFL stars.

Championship selections

Selectors that named Pitt the 1980 national champion: ^[3]

• 1st-N-Goal
• Angelo Louisa
• ARGH Power Ratings
• College Football Researchers Association
• Foundation for the Analysis of Competitions and Tournaments
• Harry DeVold
• James Howell
• Jeff Self
• The New York Times ^[1]
• Quality Champions
• Sagarin Ratings
• Steve Eck
• The Fleming System

Schedule

Date	Time	Opponent	Rank	Site	TV	Result	Attendance	Source
September 13	1:30 p.m.	Boston College	No. 3	Pitt Stadium Pittsburgh, PA	ABC	W 14–6	44,820	[4]
September 20	2:30 p.m.	at Kansas	No. 5	Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS		W 18–3	41,300	[5]
September 27	1:30 p.m.	Temple	No. 6	Pitt Stadium Pittsburgh, PA		W 36–2	47,071	[6]
October 4	1:30 p.m.	Maryland	No. 6	Pitt Stadium Pittsburgh, PA		W 38–9	47,409	[7]
October 11	7:00 p.m.	at No. 11 Florida State	No. 4	Doak Campbell Stadium Tallahassee, FL		L 22–36	52,894	[8]
October 18	1:30 p.m.	West Virginia	No. 11	Pitt Stadium Pittsburgh, PA (rivalry)		W 42–14	55,130	[9]
October 25	2:00 p.m.	at Tennessee	No. 12	Neyland Stadium Knoxville, TN		W 30–6	94,008	[10]
November 1	4:00 p.m.	at Syracuse	No. 11	Carrier Dome Syracuse, NY (rivalry)	ABC	W 43–6	50,243	[11]
November 8	1:30 p.m.	Louisville	No. 9	Pitt Stadium Pittsburgh, PA		W 41–23	47,280	[12]
November 15	1:30 p.m.	at Army	No. 8	Michie Stadium West Point, NY		W 45–7	31,150	[13]
November 28	1:00 p.m.	at No. 5 Penn State	No. 4	Beaver Stadium University Park, PA (rivalry)	ABC	W 14–9	82,459	[14]
December 29	9:00 p.m.	vs. No. 18 South Carolina	No. 3	Gator Bowl Stadium Jacksonville, FL (Gator Bowl)	ABC	W 37–9	72,297	[15]
Homecoming Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game All times are in Eastern time

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Game summaries

Boston College

See also: 1980 Boston College Eagles football team

Boston College Eagles at No. 3 Pittsburgh Panthers – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Eagles	0	0	6	0	6
No. 3 Panthers	0	8	6	0	14

at Pitt Stadium • Pittsburgh, PA

• Date: September 13
• Game time: 1:30 PM EDT
• Game attendance: 44,820
• TV: ABC

Statistics	BC	PITT
First downs
Total yards
Rushes/yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Boston College	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Pittsburgh	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Scoring summary

Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP Boston College Pittsburgh 2 Pittsburgh Pryor 8-yard touchdown reception from Marino, 2-point run good 0 8 3 Boston College Schoen 35-yard touchdown reception from Loughery, 2-point pass incomplete 6 8 3 Pittsburgh Pryor 8-yard touchdown reception from Marino, Trout kick no good 6 14 "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 6 14

At Kansas

See also: 1980 Kansas Jayhawks football team

No. 5 Pittsburgh Panthers at Kansas Jayhawks – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
No. 5 Panthers	0	10	6	2	18
Jayhawks	3	0	0	0	3

at Memorial Stadium • Lawrence, KS

• Date: September 20
• Game time: 2:30 PM EDT
• Game attendance: 41,300

Statistics	PITT	KU
First downs
Total yards
Rushes/yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Pittsburgh	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Kansas	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Scoring summary

Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP Pittsburgh Kansas 1 Kansas 25-yard field goal by Kallmeyer 0 3 2 Pittsburgh 21-yard field goal by Trout 3 3 2 Pittsburgh Pryor 2-yard touchdown reception from Marino, Trout kick good 10 3 3 Pittsburgh Dombrowski 23-yard touchdown reception from Marino, Trout kick no good 16 3 4 – – – Pittsburgh Safety, Kemp tackled in end zone 18 3 "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 18 3

Temple

See also: 1980 Temple Owls football team

Temple Owls at No. 6 Pittsburgh Panthers – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Owls	2	0	0	0	2
No. 6 Panthers	13	13	3	7	36

at Pitt Stadium • Pittsburgh, PA

• Date: September 27
• Game time: 1:30 PM EDT
• Game attendance: 47,071

Statistics	TU	PITT
First downs
Total yards
Rushes/yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Temple	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Pittsburgh	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Scoring summary

Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP Temple Pittsburgh 1 – – – Temple Safety, Heppler tackled in end zone 2 0 1 Pittsburgh Collier 14-yard touchdown reception from Marino, Trout kick good 2 7 1 Pittsburgh McCall 22-yard touchdown reception from Marino, 2-point pass incomplete 2 13 2 Pittsburgh Hawkins 15-yard touchdown reception from Marino, Trout kick good 2 20 2 Pittsburgh 43-yard field goal by Trout 2 23 2 Pittsburgh 23-yard field goal by Trout 2 26 3 Pittsburgh 49-yard field goal by Trout 2 29 4 Pittsburgh McMillan 3-yard touchdown run, Trout kick good 2 36 "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 2 36

Maryland

See also: 1980 Maryland Terrapins football team

Maryland Terrapins at No. 6 Pittsburgh Panthers – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Terrapins	0	3	6	0	9
No. 6 Panthers	14	7	3	14	38

at Pitt Stadium • Pittsburgh, PA

• Date: October 4
• Game time: 1:30 PM EDT
• Game attendance: 47,409

Statistics	MD	PITT
First downs
Total yards
Rushes/yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Maryland	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Pittsburgh	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Scoring summary

Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP Maryland Pittsburgh 1 Pittsburgh Collins 51-yard touchdown reception from Marino, Trout kick good 0 7 1 Pittsburgh Collier 17-yard touchdown reception from Marino, Trout kick good 0 14 2 Pittsburgh McMillan 2-yard touchdown run, Trout kick good 0 21 2 Maryland 38-yard field goal by Castro 3 21 3 Pittsburgh 40-yard field goal by Trout 3 24 3 Maryland Havener 12-yard touchdown reception from Tice, 2-point pass incomplete 9 24 4 Pittsburgh Collins 35-yard touchdown reception from Marino, Trout kick good 9 31 4 — — — Pittsburgh Fumble recovery returned 0 yards for touchdown by McQuaide, Trout kick good 9 38 "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 9 38

At #11 Florida State

See also: 1980 Florida State Seminoles football team

No. 4 Pittsburgh Panthers at No. 11 Florida State Seminoles – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
No. 4 Panthers	7	0	15	0	22
No. 11 Seminoles	3	20	6	7	36

at Doak Campbell Stadium • Tallahassee, FL

• Date: October 11
• Game time: 7:00 PM EDT
• Game attendance: 52,894

Statistics	PITT	FSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushes/yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Pittsburgh	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Florida State	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Scoring summary

Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP Pittsburgh Florida State 1 Pittsburgh Collins 39-yard touchdown reception from Marino, Trout kick good 7 0 1 Florida State 24-yard field goal by Capece 7 3 2 Florida State Johnson 23-yard touchdown reception from Stockstill, Capece kick good 7 10 2 Florida State Childers 4-yard touchdown reception from Stockstill, Capece kick good 7 17 2 Florida State 43-yard field goal by Capece 7 20 2 Florida State 50-yard field goal by Capece 7 23 3 Pittsburgh Collins 36-yard touchdown reception from Marino, 2-point pass good 15 23 3 Florida State 30-yard field goal by Capece 15 26 3 Florida State 44-yard field goal by Capece 15 29 3 Pittsburgh McCall 2-yard touchdown run, Trout kick good 22 29 4 Florida State Unglaub 13-yard touchdown reception from Stockstill, Capece kick good 22 36 "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 22 36

West Virginia

See also: 1980 West Virginia Mountaineers football team and Backyard Brawl

West Virginia Mountaineers at No. 11 Pittsburgh Panthers – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Mountaineers	7	0	7	0	14
No. 11 Panthers	7	28	0	7	42

at Pitt Stadium • Pittsburgh, PA

• Date: October 18
• Game time: 1:30 PM EDT
• Game attendance: 55,130
• ^[17]

Statistics	WVU	PITT
First downs
Total yards
Rushes/yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
West Virginia	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Pittsburgh	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Starting free safety Rick Trocano moved over to offense in the second quarter to replace the injured Dan Marino. Previously the starter at QB in 1978, Trocano led Pitt to four second-quarter touchdowns during the Panthers' win at Pitt Stadium. ^[18]

Scoring summary

Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP West Virginia Pittsburgh 1 West Virginia Thomas 7-yard touchdown reception from Luck, Sinclair kick good 7 0 1 Pittsburgh McCall 1-yard touchdown run, Trout kick good 7 7 2 Pittsburgh McMillan 1-yard touchdown run, Trout kick good 7 14 2 Pittsburgh Collins 53-yard touchdown reception from Luck, Trout kick good 7 21 2 Pittsburgh Collins 25-yard touchdown reception from Trocano, Trout kick good 7 28 2 Pittsburgh McMillan 1-yard touchdown run, Trout kick good 7 35 3 West Virginia Thomas 19-yard touchdown reception from Luck, Sinclair kick good 14 35 4 Pittsburgh Collier 50-yard touchdown reception from Collins, Trout kick good 14 42 "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 14 42

At Tennessee

See also: 1980 Tennessee Volunteers football team

No. 12 Pittsburgh Panthers at Tennessee Volunteers – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
No. 12 Panthers	3	13	0	14	30
Volunteers	6	0	0	0	6

at Neyland Stadium • Knoxville, TN

• Date: October 25
• Game time: 2:00 PM EDT
• Game attendance: 94,008

Statistics	PITT	TENN
First downs
Total yards
Rushes/yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Pittsburgh	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Tennessee	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Scoring summary

Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP Pittsburgh Tennessee 1 Pittsburgh 39-yard field goal by Trout 3 0 1 – – – Tennessee Gault returned kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown, Duncan kick no good 3 6 2 Pittsburgh McCall 1-yard touchdown reception from Trocano, 2-point run failed 9 6 2 Pittsburgh McMillan 1-yard touchdown run, Trout kick good 16 6 4 Pittsburgh Trocano 31-yard touchdown run, Trout kick good 23 6 4 Pittsburgh McMillan 5-yard touchdown run, Trout kick good 30 6 "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 30 6

At Syracuse

See also: 1980 Syracuse Orangemen football team and Pittsburgh–Syracuse football rivalry

No. 11 Pittsburgh Panthers at Syracuse Orangemen – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
No. 11 Panthers	12	14	3	14	43
Orangemen	0	6	0	0	6

at Carrier Dome • Syracuse, NY

• Date: November 1
• Game time: 4:00 PM EST
• Game attendance: 50,243
• TV announcers (ABC): Bill Flemming (play-by-play) and Frank Broyles (color commentator)

Statistics	PITT	SYR
First downs
Total yards
Rushes/yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Pittsburgh	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Syracuse	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Scoring summary

Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP Pittsburgh Syracuse 1 Pittsburgh 36-yard field goal by Trout 3 0 1 Pittsburgh 34-yard field goal by Trout 6 0 1 Pittsburgh McCall 6-yard touchdown reception from Trocano, 2-point pass incomplete 12 0 2 Pittsburgh McMillan 39-yard touchdown run, Trout kick good 19 0 2 Pittsburgh McMillan 45-yard touchdown run, Trout kick good 26 0 2 Syracuse Warner 1-yard touchdown run, 2-point run failed 26 6 3 Pittsburgh 26-yard field goal by Trout 29 6 4 Pittsburgh Collins 54-yard touchdown reception from Trocano, Trout kick good 36 6 4 Pittsburgh Collins 8-yard touchdown reception from Trocano, Trout kick good 43 6 "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 43 6

Louisville

See also: 1980 Louisville Cardinals football team

Louisville Cardinals at No. 9 Pittsburgh Panthers – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Cardinals	0	9	0	14	23
No. 9 Panthers	0	20	21	0	41

at Pitt Stadium • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

• Date: November 8
• Game time: 1:30 PM EST
• Game attendance: 47,280

Statistics	LOU	PITT
First downs
Total yards
Rushes/yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Louisville	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Pittsburgh	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Scoring summary

Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP Louisville Pittsburgh 2 Louisville 34-yard field goal by Betz 3 0 2 Louisville Mitchell 6-yard touchdown reception from May, Betz kick no good 9 0 2 Pittsburgh 24-yard field goal by Trout 9 3 2 Pittsburgh McCall 1-yard touchdown run, Trout kick good 9 10 2 Pittsburgh Collins 27-yard touchdown reception from Trocano, Trout kick good 9 17 2 Pittsburgh 30-yard field goal by Trout 9 20 3 Pittsburgh McMillan 6-yard touchdown run, Trout kick good 9 27 3 Pittsburgh Hawkins 2-yard touchdown run, Trout kick good 9 34 3 Pittsburgh Collins 67-yard touchdown reception from Trocano, Trout kick good 9 41 4 Louisville Hickman 3-yard touchdown run, Betz kick good 16 41 4 Louisville Gannon 15-yard touchdown reception from May, Betz kick good 23 41 "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 23 41

At Army

See also: 1980 Army Cadets football team

No. 8 Pittsburgh Panthers at Army Cadets – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
No. 8 Panthers	28	7	3	7	45
Cadets	0	7	0	0	7

at Michie Stadium • West Point, NY

• Date: November 15
• Game time: 1:30 PM EST
• Game attendance: 31,150

Statistics	PITT	ARMY
First downs
Total yards
Rushes/yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Pittsburgh	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Army	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Scoring summary

Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP Pittsburgh Army 1 Pittsburgh Collins 7-yard touchdown reception from Trocano, Trout kick good 7 0 2 Pittsburgh DiBartolia 1-yard touchdown run, Trout kick good 14 0 1 Pittsburgh Collier 7-yard touchdown reception from Trocano, Trout kick good 21 0 2 Pittsburgh Hawkins 2-yard touchdown run, Trout kick good 28 0 2 Pittsburgh Collier 16-yard touchdown reception from Marino, Trout kick good 35 0 2 Army Walker 85-yard touchdown run, Aucoin kick good 35 7 3 Pittsburgh 30-yard field goal by Trout 38 7 4 Pittsburgh Hawkins 32-yard touchdown reception from Marino, Trout kick good 45 7 "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 45 7

At #5 Penn State

See also: 1980 Penn State Nittany Lions football team and Penn State–Pittsburgh football rivalry

No. 4 Pittsburgh Panthers at No. 5 Penn State Nittany Lions – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
No. 4 Panthers	0	7	7	0	14
No. 5 Nittany Lions	3	0	6	0	9

at Beaver Stadium • University Park, PA

• Date: November 28
• Game time: 1:00 PM EST
• Game attendance: 82,459
• TV: ABC

Statistics	PITT	PSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushes/yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Pittsburgh	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Penn State	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Scoring summary

Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP Pittsburgh Penn State 1 Penn State 27-yard field goal by Menhardt 0 3 2 Pittsburgh Pryor 16-yard touchdown reception from Trocano, Trout kick good 7 3 3 Pittsburgh Trocano 9-yard touchdown run, Trout kick good 14 3 3 Penn State Jackson 13-yard touchdown reception from Blackledge, 2-point pass incomplete 14 9 "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 14 9

Vs. #18 South Carolina (Gator Bowl)

See also: 1980 South Carolina Gamecocks football team and 1980 Gator Bowl

1980 Gator Bowl: #3 Pittsburgh Panthers vs. #18 South Carolina Gamecocks – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
No. 3 Panthers	10	7	17	3	37
No. 18 Gamecocks	0	3	0	6	9

at Gator Bowl Stadium • Jacksonville, FL

• Date: December 29
• Game time: 9:00 PM EST
• Game attendance: 72,297
• Referee: Robert Carpenter (ACC)
• TV announcers (ABC): Al Michaels (play-by-play), Ara Parseghian (color commentator) and Steve Davis (sideline reporter)

Statistics	PITT	S CAR
First downs
Total yards
Rushes/yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Pittsburgh	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
South Carolina	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Scoring summary

Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP Pittsburgh South Carolina 1 Pittsburgh Trocano 1-yard touchdown run, Trout kick good 7 0 2 Pittsburgh 35-yard field goal by Trout 10 0 2 South Carolina 39-yard field goal by Gillespie 10 3 2 Pittsburgh Collier 3-yard touchdown run, Trout kick good 17 3 3 Pittsburgh 25-yard field goal by Trout 20 3 3 Pittsburgh McMillan 3-yard touchdown run, Trout kick good 27 3 3 Pittsburgh McMillan 3-yard touchdown run, Trout kick good 34 3 4 Pittsburgh 29-yard field goal by Trout 37 3 4 South Carolina Gillespie 14-yard touchdown reception from Beckham, Leopard kick no good 37 9 "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 37 9

Personnel

Coaching staff

1980 Pittsburgh Panthers football staff
	Coaching staff Jackie Sherrill – Head coach Foge Fazio – Assistant head coach/defensive coordinator Wally English – Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks Joe Daniels – Running backs Ron Dickerson – Defensive backs Bob Matey – Defensive line Joe Moore – Offensive line Joe Naunchik – Receivers Ray Zingler – Defensive ends			Support staff Alex Kramer – Administrative assistant Kevin Dickey – Recruiting doordinator Nick Rapone – Part-Time Assistant Bob Davie – Part-Time Assistant Kirk Ferentz – Part-Time Assistant			Strength and conditioning staff Buddy Morris – Weight training coordinator

Roster

1980 Pittsburgh Panthers football team roster
Players			Coaches
Offense Pos. # Name Class G 70 Emil Boures Jr OT 75 Jimbo Covert So C 56 Russ Grimm Sr QB 13 Dan Marino So OT 73 Mark May Sr RB 40 Randy McMillan Sr TE 84 Benjie Pryor Sr G 77 Ron Sams So QB 8 Rick Trocano Sr	Defense Pos. # Name Class DT 68 Jerry Boyarsky Sr DB 5 Tom Flynn Fr DE 99 Hugh Green Sr DE 87 Rickey Jackson Sr DB 26 Tim Lewis So DT 71 Bill Maas Fr DT 86 Greg Meisner Sr DT 76 Bill Neill Sr CB 3 Lynn Thomas Sr SS 48 Carlton Williamson Sr	Special teams Pos. # Name Class K 1 David Trout Sr	Head coach Jackie Sherrill Coordinators/assistant coaches Legend (C) Team captain (S) Suspended (I) Ineligible Injured Redshirt

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Awards and honors

• Hugh Green, Walter Camp Award ^[20]
• Hugh Green, Lombardi Award ^[21]
• Hugh Green, Maxwell Award ^[22]
• Mark May, Outland Trophy ^[23]

Team players drafted into the NFL

Player	Position	Round	Pick	NFL club
Hugh Green	Defensive end	1	7	Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Randy McMillan	Running back	1	12	Baltimore Colts
Mark May	Tackle	1	20	Washington Redskins
Rickey Jackson	Linebacker	2	51	New Orleans Saints
Greg Meisner	Defensive tackle	3	63	Los Angeles Rams
Carlton Williamson	Defensive back	3	65	San Francisco 49ers
Russ Grimm	Center	3	69	Washington Redskins
Bill Neill	Defensive tackle	5	115	New York Giants
Benjie Pryor	Tight end	5	120	Cincinnati Bengals
Lynn Thomas	Defensive back	5	121	San Francisco 49ers
Jerry Boyarsky	Defensive tackle	5	128	New Orleans Saints
Rick Trocano	Quarterback	11	292	Pittsburgh Steelers

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Media

Radio

Flagship station	Play-by-play	Color commentator	Sideline reporter	Studio host
WTAE–AM 1250	Bill Hillgrove	John Sauer

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