1969 Miami Redskins football team
| 1969 Miami Redskins football | |
|---|---|
| Conference | Mid-American Conference |
| 1969 record | 7–3 (3–3 MAC) |
| Head coach | Bill Mallory (1st year) |
| MVP | Dick Adams |
| Captain | Kent Thompson |
| Captain | Merv Nugent |
| Home stadium | Miami Field |
The 1969 Miami Redskins football team was an American football team that represented Miami University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1969 college football season. In their first season under head coach Bill Mallory, Miami compiled a 7–3 record (3–3 against MAC opponents), finished in a tie for third second place in the MAC, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 231 to 139.[1][2]
The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Jim Bengala with 1,276 passing yards, Cleveland Dickerson with 622 rushing yards, and end Mike Palija with 567 receiving yards.[3]
Dick Adams won the Miami most valuable player award.[4] Kent Thompson and Merv Nugent were the team captains.[5]
References
- ↑ "1969 Miami (OH) RedHawks Schedule and Results". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- ↑ "2005 Miami University Football Media Guide" (PDF). 2005. pp. 118, 122. Retrieved September 23, 2016.
- ↑ "1969 Miami (OH) RedHawks Stats". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
- ↑ 2005 Media Guide, p. 149.
- ↑ 2005 Media Guide, p. 148.
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