1944 Western Michigan Broncos football team
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Template:1944 college football independents records The 1944 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan College of Education (later renamed Western Michigan University) as an independent during the 1944 college football season. In their third season under head coach John Gill, the Broncos compiled a 4–3 record and outscored their opponents, 162 to 123.[1][2] The team played its home games at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan.[3]
Guard Dick Leahy was the team captain.[4] Tackle Glenn Rodney received the team's most outstanding player award.[5]
Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 9 | Fort Sheridan | W 67–6 | |||
| September 16 | Wabash |
| W 20–0 | ||
| September 23 | Bunker Hill NAS |
| L 7–33 | ||
| September 30 | at Miami (OH) | L 6–32 | |||
| October 7 | Central Michigan |
| W 35–14 | ||
| October 14 | at No. 5 Great Lakes Navy | Great Lakes, IL | L 0–38 | ||
| October 20 | at Wooster |
| W 27–0 | ||
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References
- ^ "Football Records: Annual Results". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ^ "Football Records: Year-By-Year Results - 1940 - 49". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ^ "Waldo Stadium". Western Michigan University. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Football History: All-Time Captains". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ^ "Football History: Team Awards". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.