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Knap is a surname, and may refer to:

Josef Knap was a Czech writer, poet and literary critic.

Ted Knap American journalist, active from 1940 to 1985

Ted Knap is an American journalist.

Tony Knap American football player and coach

Anthony Joseph Knap was an American football coach. He was the head coach at Utah State University (1963–1966), Boise State University (1968–1975), and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (1976–1981). He compiled a career college football record of 143–53–4 (.725). Knap also worked as a high school teacher and coach, and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

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Knap of Howar

The Knap of Howar on the island of Papa Westray in Orkney, Scotland is a Neolithic farmstead which may be the oldest preserved stone house in northern Europe. Radiocarbon dating shows that it was occupied from 3700 BC to 2800 BC, earlier than the similar houses in the settlement at Skara Brae on the Orkney Mainland.

Belas Knap Long barrow

Belas Knap is a neolithic, chambered long barrow situated on Cleeve Hill, near Cheltenham and Winchcombe, in Gloucestershire, England. It is a scheduled ancient monument in the care of English Heritage but managed by Gloucestershire County Council. "Belas" is possibly derived from the Latin word bellus, 'beautiful', which could describe the hill or its view. "Knap" is derived from the Old English for the top, crest, or summit of a hill.

Jim Criner is a former American football player and coach. He was the head coach at Boise State University from 1976 to 1982 and at Iowa State University from 1983 to 1986, compiling a career record of (76–46–3 as a college football head coach. Criner was also the head coach of the NFL Europe's Scottish Claymores from 1995 to 2000, and the short-lived XFL's Las Vegas Outlaws in 2001.

Cold Knap District of Barry in Wales

Cold Knap is a district of Barry in South Wales.

Kilmory Knap Chapel

Kilmory Knap Chapel is a 13th-century Christian chapel, located at the tiny hamlet of Kilmory, in Knapdale, Argyll and Bute, on the west coast of Scotland.

Clan MacMillan noble family

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John Knap House

The John Knap House, also known as Samuel Knap House, is a historic house at 984 Stillwater Road in Stamford, Connecticut. The house is a 2-1/2 story wood frame structure, five bays wide, with a large central chimney. It was built c. 1705 by a Capt. John Knap and was owned by his son, Lt. John Knap. The house was bought from the Lt. John Knap's estate by his son Samuel Knap in 1765. It is believed to be the second oldest house in Stamford.

Knap House Quarry, Birdlip

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1976 Boise State Broncos football team

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1975 Boise State Broncos football team

The 1975 Boise State Broncos football team represented Boise State University during the 1975 NCAA Division II football season, the eighth season of Bronco football and the third in the newly reorganized Division II. The Broncos were in their sixth year as members of the Big Sky Conference and played their home games on campus at Bronco Stadium in Boise, Idaho.

The 1971 Boise State Broncos football team represented Boise State College during the 1971 NCAA College Division football season, the fourth season of Bronco football and the second as members of the Big Sky Conference and NCAA. In the College Division, they played their home games on campus at Bronco Stadium in Boise, Idaho.

The 1972 Boise State Broncos football team represented Boise State College during the 1972 NCAA College Division football season, the fifth season of Bronco football and the third as members of the Big Sky Conference and NCAA. In the College Division, they played their home games on campus at Bronco Stadium in Boise, Idaho.

The 1963 Utah State Aggies football team was an American football team that represented Utah State University as an independent during the 1963 college football season. In their first season under head coach Tony Knap, the Aggies compiled an 8–2 record and outscored all opponents by a total of 318 to 99.

The 1965 Utah State Aggies football team was an American football team that represented Utah State University as an independent during the 1965 college football season. In their third season under head coach Tony Knap, the Aggies compiled an 8–2 record and outscored all opponents by a total of 271 to 136.

The 1964 Utah State Aggies football team was an American football team that represented Utah State University as an independent during the 1964 college football season. In second first season under head coach Tony Knap, the Aggies compiled a 5–4–1 record and outscored all opponents by a total of 294 to 136.

The 1966 Utah State Aggies football team was an American football team that represented Utah State University as an independent during the 1966 college football season. In their fourth and final season under head coach Tony Knap, the Aggies compiled a 4–6 record and outscored all opponents by a total of 181 to 163.

The 1971 Utah State Aggies football team was an American football team that represented Utah State University as an independent during the 1971 college football season. In their fifth season under head coach Tony Knap, the Aggies compiled an 8–3 record and outscored all opponents by a total of 243 to 183.