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1980 Baltimore Colts season
28th season in franchise history
28th season in franchise history
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| team | Baltimore Colts |
| year | 1980 |
| record | 7–9 |
| division_place | 4th AFC East |
| coach | Mike McCormack |
| general_manager | Dick Szymanski |
| owner | Robert Irsay |
| stadium | Memorial Stadium |
| playoffs | Did not qualify |
| pro_bowlers | None |
| shortnavlink | Colts seasons |
The 1980 Baltimore Colts season was the 28th season for the team in the National Football League (NFL). The Colts finished the NFL's 1980 season with a record of 7 wins and 9 losses, and fourth position in the AFC East division.
Offseason
NFL draft
Main article: 1980 NFL draft
Personnel
Staff
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President and Treasurer – Robert Irsay
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General manager – Dick Szymanski
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Assistant General Manager – Ernie Accorsi
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Head coach – Mike McCormack
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Offensive Backfield – John Idzik
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Receivers – Dick Bielski
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Offensive Line – Ray Wietecha
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Defensive Coordinator – Chuck Weber
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Defensive Line – Ed Khayat
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Defensive Backfield – John Symank
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Special Teams – George Boutselis
Roster
Regular season
Schedule
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| September 7 | at New York Jets | W 17–14 | 1–0 | Shea Stadium | 50,777 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 14 | Pittsburgh Steelers | L 17–20 | 1–1 | Memorial Stadium | 54,914 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 21 | at Houston Oilers | L 16–21 | 1–2 | Astrodome | 47,878 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 28 | New York Jets | W 35–21 | 2–2 | Memorial Stadium | 33,373 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 5 | at Miami Dolphins | W 30–17 | 3–2 | Miami Orange Bowl | 50,631 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 12 | at Buffalo Bills | W 17–12 | 4–2 | Rich Stadium | 73,634 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 19 | New England Patriots | L 21–37 | 4–3 | Memorial Stadium | 53,924 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 26 | St. Louis Cardinals | L 10–17 | 4–4 | Memorial Stadium | 33,506 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 2 | at Kansas City Chiefs | W 31–24 | 5–4 | Arrowhead Stadium | 52,383 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 9 | Cleveland Browns | L 27–28 | 5–5 | Memorial Stadium | 45,369 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 16 | at Detroit Lions | W 10–9 | 6–5 | Pontiac Silverdome | 77,677 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 23 | at New England Patriots | L 21–47 | 6–6 | Schaefer Stadium | 60,994 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 30 | Buffalo Bills | W 28–24 | 7–6 | Memorial Stadium | 36,184 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 7 | at Cincinnati Bengals | L 33–34 | 7–7 | Riverfront Stadium | 35,651 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 14 | Miami Dolphins | L 14–24 | 7–8 | Memorial Stadium | 30,564 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 21 | Kansas City Chiefs | L 28–38 | 7–9 | Memorial Stadium | 16,941 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text. |
Game summaries
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Despite Houston's pride and joy Earl Campbell injured and their quarterback Ken Stabler intercepting two passes, the Colts couldn't capitalize on their opportunity as they fell to the Oilers. Rob Carpenter filled in for Campbell and did remarkably well as he carried for 114 yards on 24 carries and 1 touchdown (a 1-yard plunge). Stabler though not perfect did threw 16 of 19 passes for 219 yards and 1 touchdown pass (a 3-yarder to Rich Caster) while the Oilers defense sack Bert Jones 5 times.
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6 at Bills
First quarter
- BAL – Mike Siani 38-yard pass from Bert Jones (Steve Mike-Mayer kick). Colts 7–0.
- BAL – Steve Mike-Mayer 21-yard field goal. Colts 10–0. Second quarter
- BUF – Roosevelt Leaks 1-yard run. Colts 10–6.
- BAL – Don McCauley 1-yard run (Steve Mike-Mayer kick). Colts 17–6.
- BUF – Nick Mike-Mayer 49-yard field goal. Colts 17–9. Third quarter
- No scoring Fourth quarter
- BUF – Nick Mike-Mayer 20-yard field goal. Colts 17–12. ;Top passers
- BAL – Bert Jones – 10/21, 206 yards, TD, INT
- BUF – Joe Ferguson – 17/36, 210 yards, INT ;Top rushers
- BAL – Joe Washington – 22 rushes, 74 yards
- BUF – Joe Cribbs – 18 rushes, 76 yards ;Top receivers
- BAL – Mike Siani – 4 receptions, 91 yards, TD
- BUF – Frank Lewis – 3 receptions, 52 yards
Week 7
Week 8
Standings
References
References
- "1980 Baltimore Colts Draftees". Pro Football Reference.
- "Baltimore Colts at New York Jets — September 7th, 1980". [[Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- "Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Colts — September 14th, 1980". [[Pro-Football-Reference.com.
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