1979 Houston Oilers season

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The 1979 Houston Oilers season was a memorable NFL campaign highlighted by the passionate "Luv Ya Blue" fan movement and a deep playoff run led by star running back Earl Campbell.

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instanceOf Houston Oilers season
NFL season
afcChampionshipControversy disputed Mike Renfro non-touchdown call
afcChampionshipOpponent Pittsburgh Steelers NERFINISHED
afcChampionshipResult Loss
afcChampionshipVenue Three Rivers Stadium NERFINISHED
city Houston, Texas NERFINISHED
conference AFC NERFINISHED
division AFC Central NERFINISHED
divisionalOpponent San Diego Chargers NERFINISHED
divisionalResult Win
divisionPlace 2nd in AFC Central
divisionRival Cincinnati Bengals NERFINISHED
Cleveland Browns NERFINISHED
Pittsburgh Steelers NERFINISHED
EarlCampbellAwards AP NFL MVP NERFINISHED
NFL Offensive Player of the Year NERFINISHED
EarlCampbellRushingTitle NFL rushing yards leader
EarlCampbellRushingTouchdowns 19
EarlCampbellRushingYards 1697
fanBaseReputation one of the most passionate in franchise history
fanMovement Luv Ya Blue NERFINISHED
franchiseSeasonNumber 20th season overall
generalManager Ladd Herzeg NERFINISHED
headCoach Bum Phillips NERFINISHED
homeStadium Houston Astrodome NERFINISHED
league National Football League
madePlayoffsAs AFC Wild Card team
nflSeasonNumber 20th season in the NFL
notableDefensivePlayer Curley Culp NERFINISHED
Elvin Bethea NERFINISHED
Robert Brazile NERFINISHED
notablePlayer Earl Campbell NERFINISHED
notableReceiver Ken Burrough NERFINISHED
Mike Renfro NERFINISHED
offensiveSchemeFeature run-oriented offense built around Earl Campbell
owner Bud Adams NERFINISHED
playoffAppearance AFC Championship Game NERFINISHED
AFC Divisional Round NERFINISHED
previousSeason 1978 Houston Oilers season
regularSeasonRecord 11–5
slogan Luv Ya Blue NERFINISHED
sport American football
startingQuarterback Dan Pastorini NERFINISHED
successorSeason 1980 Houston Oilers season NERFINISHED
team Houston Oilers NERFINISHED
wildCardOpponent Denver Broncos NERFINISHED
wildCardResult Win
year 1979

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Luv Ya Blue associatedWithSeason 1979 Houston Oilers season