1971 staff
| Coach | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach1 | ||
| Jack Murphy | Head Coach | 1971 |
| Coordinators2 | ||
| Dave Hardy | Offensive Coordinator | 1970 |
| Dick Strahm | Defensive Coordinator | 1970 |
| Position coaches4 | ||
| Roger Merb | Running Backs | 1971 |
| Charlie Snyder | Wide Receivers | 1970 |
| Dan Simrell | Defensive Backs | 1971 |
| Irvin Wright | Linebackers | 1971 |
| Operations1 | ||
| Chet Fair | Scout | 1971 |
A stint appears in a season when it overlaps it, so a coach hired in 1971 and a coach in their ninth year both show here, each with the full range of their stint.