Washburn Ichabods football

Washburn Ichabods football
Washburn Ichabods football
	2015 Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association football season
First season	1891
Head coach	; 14th season, 96–64 (.600)
Stadium	Yager Stadium at Moore Bowl; (capacity: 7,200)
Year built	1928
Field surface	Sportexe surface
Location	Topeka, Kansas
NCAA division	NCAA Division II
All-time record	534–571–44 (.484)
Bowl record	5–4 (.556)
Conference titles	12
Colors	Yale blue and white;
Fight song	"For Washburn and Her Team"
Mascot	The Ichabod
Marching band	Marching Blues
Outfitter	Adidas
Rival	Emporia State
Website	www.wusports.com

The Washburn Ichabods football program represents Washburn University in college football. They participate in Division II sports within the NCAA. The team plays their home games in Yager Stadium, located on the Washburn University campus in Topeka, Kansas.

Wasburn's football program dates back to 1891.^[2] The Ichabods claimed one MIAA conference championship in 2005, but 12 conference championships all together. Under Craig Schurig, the Ichabods have appeared in the Division II playoffs in 2004, 2005, 2007, and 2011.^[2]

Seasons

Schurig era


Year	Coach	Overall	Conference	Standing	Bowl/playoffs
Craig Schurig (Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association) (2007–present)
2002	Craig Schurig	3–8	3–6	6th
2003	Craig Schurig	5–6	3–6	6th
2004	Craig Schurig	8–4	6–3	3rd	W Mineral Water Bowl
2005	Craig Schurig	9–3	7–1	1st	L NCAA Div. II Playoffs
2006	Craig Schurig	7–4	6–3	4th
2007	Craig Schurig	8–4	7–2	2nd
2008	Craig Schurig	6–5	4–5	6th
2009	Craig Schurig	8–3	6–3	2nd
2010	Craig Schurig	8–4	6–3	3rd
2011	Craig Schurig	10–3	7–2	2nd	L NCAA Div. II Playoffs
2012	Craig Schurig	7–4	7–4	6th
2013	Craig Schurig	8–3	7–3	3rd
2014	Craig Schurig	4–7	4–7	T–7th
2015	Craig Schurig	5–6	5–6	8th
Craig Schurig:		96–64	78–54
Total:		96–64
National championship Conference title Conference division title or championship game berth
^†Indicates Bowl Coalition, Bowl Alliance, BCS, or CFP / New Years' Six bowl. ^#Rankings from final Coaches Poll.

Post-season play

Year	Bowl Game	Opponent	Result
1974	Mineral Water Bowl	Millikin University	W 21–7
1976	Mineral Water Bowl	Benedictine College	L 14–29
1986	Aztec Bowl	Mexican All-Stars	W 27–8
1988	NAIA Playoffs	University of Arkansas at Monticello	W 27–8
2004	Mineral Water Bowl	Northern State University	W 36–33
2005	NCAA Second Round Playoffs	Northwest Missouri State University	L 32–42
2007	NCAA Second Round Playoffs	West Texas A&M University	L 39–40
2011	NCAA First Round Playoffs	Abilene Christian University	W 52–49
2011	NCAA Second Round Playoffs	Pittsburg State University	L 22–31

Championships

Conference championships

Source:^[3]

Year	Conference	Coach	Overall Record	Conference Record
1903	Kansas Conference	A. R. Kennedy	7–0–1	4–0–1
1907	Kansas Conference	Garfield Weede	8–0	5–0
1914	Kansas Conference	Glen Gray	5–3
1921	Kansas Conference	Dwight Ream	3–5–1
1930	Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference	Ernest Bearg	7–2
1931	Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference	Ernest Bearg	7–3
1949	Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference	Dick Godlove	7–2
1953	Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference	Dick Godlove	7–1
1954	Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference	Dick Godlove	6–2
1964	Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference	Ellis Rainsberger	8–1	4–0
1983	Central States Intercollegiate Conference	George Tardiff	8–2	6–1
2005	Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association	Craig Schurig	9–3	7–1
Total Conference Championships:			12

Stadium

The Ichabods have played their home games in Yager Stadium since 1928.^[4]

Notable players

Brian Folkerts – NFL and AFL offensive lineman
Mal Stevens – College Football Hall of Famer
Cary Williams – Philadelphia Eagles cornerback and Super Bowl XLVII champion with Baltimore Ravens

References

^ Washburn Athletics Identity Standards and Style Guide (PDF). August 15, 2019. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
^ ^a ^b Washburn Media Guide
^ WU Media Guide, 2009 - pages 116-19
^ Yager Stadium

External links

Official website

[1] Washburn Athletics Identity Standards and Style Guide (PDF). August 15, 2019. Retrieved September 22, 2023.

[History-2] Washburn Media Guide

[3] WU Media Guide, 2009 - pages 116-19

[4] Yager Stadium

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