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Oct. 3, 1983

Quarterback Terry Nugent, who set a Colorado State University...

LITTLETON, Colo. -- Quarterback Terry Nugent, who set a Colorado State University passing record in the Rams' first victory of the season, Monday was named the Western Athletic Conference offensive player of the week.

Nugent completed 27 of 37 passes for 402 yards and two touchdowns Saturday in CSU's 31-28 win over WAC rival Utah. The yardage surpassed the CSU record of 401, set by Pat Juliana against Utah in 1971.

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Other nominees for the honor were BYU running back Casey Tiumalu, Hawaii quarterback Raphel Cherry, New Mexico quarterback Buddy Funck, San Diego State receiver Jim Sandusky, Texas-El Paso receiver Eric Anderson, Utah running back Eddie Lewis and Wyoming running back Walter Goffigan.

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