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?
Jack Christiansen John LeRoy Christiansen (December 20, 1928 – June 29, 1986) was an American football player and coach. He played professional football in the National Football League (NFL) for the Detroit Lions as a defensive back and return specialist from 1951 to 1958. He helped lead the Lions to three NFL championships in 1952, 1953, and 1957 and was a first-team All-NFL player in six of his eight years in the league. He led the NFL in interceptions in 1953 and 1957 and in punt returns for touchdown in 1951, 1952, 1954, and 1956. His eight career punt returns for touchdowns was an NFL record until 1989 and remains the fourth best in league history. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1970.
1970 Pittsburgh Panthers football team The 1970 Pittsburgh Panthers football team represented the University of Pittsburgh in the 1970 college football season. The team compiled a 5–5 record in it second year under head coach Carl DePasqua. The team's statistical leaders included John Hogan with 801 passing yards and Tony Esposito with 623 rushing yards.