Jerry Wampfler

Jerry Wampfler (born August 6, 1932) is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Colorado State University from 1970 to 1972, compiling a record of 8–25. Prior to being hired at Colorado State, Wampfler was an assistant football coach at the University of Notre Dame under Ara Parseghian.[1]

Jerry Wampfler
Biographical details
Born (1932-08-06) August 6, 1932
New Philadelphia, Ohio
Playing career
1951–1952Miami (OH)
Position(s)Tackle
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1955Presbyterian (line)
1957–1961Perry HS (OH)
1962Lancaster HS (OH)
1965Miami (OH) (line)
1966–1969Notre Dame (line)
1970–1972Colorado State
1973–1975Philadelphia Eagles (DL)
1976–1977Buffalo Bills (DL)
1978New York Giants (OL)
1979–1983Philadelphia Eagles (OL)
1984–1987Green Bay Packers (OL)
1988San Diego Chargers (OL)
1989–1993Detroit Lions (OL)
Head coaching record
Overall8–25 (college)

Wampfler was hired in January 1970 by Colorado State on a four-year contract after he turned down a three-year offer. He promised that he could turn the struggling program around in four years, but his teams went 4–7 and 3–8 in the next two seasons, failing to win more than one conference game each time. Following a 1–10 performance in the 1972 season, alumni and students disappointed with the state of the football program called for the firing of either Wampfler or athletic director Perry Moore in December 1972. After these events resulted in the decision to retain both men, Moore challenged Wampfler to commit to remaining with Colorado State or to resign. Wampfler resigned from his position in early February 1973, citing a lack of confidence in the administration's commitment to the football program.[2][3]

Head coaching record

College
Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Colorado State Rams (Western Athletic Conference) (1970–1972)
1970 Colorado State 4–71–35th
1971 Colorado State 3–81–47th
1972 Colorado State 1–101–47th
Colorado State: 8–253–11
Total:8–25

References
  1. "Irish Aide Jerry Wampfler Is New Colorado State Grid Boss". The Kokomo Tribune . Kokomo, Indiana. Associated Press. December 24, 1969. p. 10. Retrieved September 30, 2018 – via Newspapers.com .
  2. "Wampfler Resigns As Head Coach At Colorado St". Fort Collins Coloradoan. AP. February 2, 1973. p. 5C.
  3. Twitty, Mike (February 2, 1973). "Wampfler severs ties with CSU; undecided on future". Fort Collins Coloradoan. pp. 9, 11.
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