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1951 Ohio Bobcats football team

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The 1951 Ohio Bobcats football team was an American football team that represented Ohio University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1951 college football season. In their third season under head coach Carroll Widdoes, the Bobcats compiled a 5–4–1 record (2–2 against MAC opponents), finished in fourth place in the MAC, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 167 to 141.[1]

The team's statistical leaders included Ed Roberts with 564 rushing yards, Larry Lawrence with 407 passing yards, and Gene Nuxhall with 236 receiving yards.[2] Offensive tackle Al Scheide was named to the Little All-America Team.[3]

References

  1. ^ "2015 Ohio Football Media Guide" (PDF). Ohio University. 2015. p. 91.
  2. ^ 2015 Media Guide, pp. 71, 75, 77.
  3. ^ 2015 Media Guide, p. 101.