1977 Holy Cross Crusaders football team explained
| Year: | 1977 |
| Team: | Holy Cross Crusaders |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Independent |
| Record: | 2–9 |
| Head Coach: | Neil Wheelwright |
| Hc Year: | 2nd |
| Captain: | Craig Cerretani |
| Captain2: | Steve Hunt |
| Stadium: | Fitton Field |
The 1977 Holy Cross Crusaders football team was an American football team that represented the College of the Holy Cross as an independent during the 1977 NCAA Division I football season. Head coach Neil Wheelwright returned for his second year. The team compiled a record of 5–6.[1]
All home games were played at Fitton Field on the Holy Cross campus in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Statistical leaders
Statistical leaders for the 1977 Crusaders included:[2]
- Rushing: Crocky Nangle, 603 yards and 4 touchdowns on 148 attempts
- Passing: Peter Colombo, 508 yards, 38 completions and 2 touchdowns on 77 attempts
- Receiving: Pat Kelly, 357 yards on 26 receptions
- Scoring: Crocky Nangle, 26 points from 4 touchdowns and 1 two-point conversion
- Total offense: Peter Colombo, 610 yards (508 passing, 102 rushing)
- All-purpose yards: Larry Ewald, 923 yards (435 returning, 408 rushing, 80 receiving)
- Interceptions: Herb Mihalik, 6 interceptions for 24 yards
Notes and References
- Web site: 2019 Holy Cross Football Fact Book. College of the Holy Cross. June 15, 2020. 123. Worcester, Mass..
- Web site: 2019 Holy Cross Football Fact Book. College of the Holy Cross. June 15, 2020. 68–73. Worcester, Mass..
