The 1972 Stanford Cardinals football team represented Stanford University in the 1972 college football season, which American football player and defensive coordinator, became Stanford's new head coach?
1972 Stanford Cardinals football team:  Following the departure of head coach John Ralston the previous year, defensive coordinator Jack Christiansen became Stanford's new head coach. Jack Christiansen: John LeRoy Christiansen (December 20, 1928 – June 29, 1986) was an American football player and coach.
Jack Christiansen