University of the Pacific

Under the leadership of the late Chester Caddas, the 1972 and 1973 football teams combined for a .750 winning percentage after going 8-3 in 1972 and 7-2-1 in 1973. 

The 1972 team finished with the most wins by any Pacific football team in the Division I-A era and the best record by a Tiger team since 1949. The squad had one of the biggest turnarounds in school history, finishing fifth nationally in rushing defense (101.1 yds/gm) and 12^th nationally in rushing offense (265.2 yds/gm).

Following the 1972 season, Caddas was tabbed the Northern California Coach of the Year by the NorCal Football Writers' Association. Other accolades included 17 players being named All-Conference and three All-American selections, including two-time All-American Willie Viney.

The 1973 team placed its name on a number of Pacific's top 10 lists, including ranking first for fewest total yards allowed (62) and second for the largest margin of victory in a Big West Game, defeating Fresno State 42-0.