1978 Coaching Staff
| Coach | Position | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Bob Elsensohn | OL / DL Special Teams | 1978 to 1981 |
| Jim Deatherage | Sophomore Team | 1978 to 1981 |
| Ken Olson | Defense / Junior Varsity | 1978 to 1981 |
| Lonnie Pierson | Defensive Coordinator |
Head Coach: 1986 to 2004 Assistant: 1978 to 1981 |
| J.D. Covington | Head Coach | Head Coach: 1971 to 1985 |
| Bob Pritchett | Sophomore Team | 1963 to 1978 |
| Scott Woodward | Receivers / Junior Varsity | 1978 to 1981 |
- 1978 Notes & Highlights
- Class "AAA" Big Nine League Champions
- Finished 4th in the Associated Press Football Poll