1969 Miami Redskins football team

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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

  1. ^ "1969 Miami (OH) RedHawks Schedule and Results". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  2. ^ "2005 Miami University Football Media Guide" (PDF). 2005. pp. 118, 122. Retrieved September 23, 2016.
  3. ^ "1969 Miami (OH) RedHawks Stats". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
  4. ^ 2005 Media Guide, p. 149.
  5. ^ 2005 Media Guide, p. 148.