1946 Central Michigan Chippewas football team
| 1946 Central Michigan Chippewas football | |
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| Conference | Independent |
| Record | 6–2 |
| Head coach |
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| Home stadium | Alumni Field |
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| No. 1 Notre Dame | – | 8 | – | 0 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Detroit | – | 6 | – | 4 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Michigan State | – | 5 | – | 5 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Marquette | – | 4 | – | 5 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The 1946 Central Michigan Chippewas football team represented Central Michigan College of Education, later renamed Central Michigan University, as an independent during the 1946 college football season. In their 10th and final season under head coach Ron Finch, the Chippewas compiled a 6–2 record, shut out three opponents (Bowling Green, Northern Michigan, and Great Lakes NTS), and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 240 to 67.[1][2] The team played its home games at Alumni Field in Mount Pleasant, Michigan.[3]
Ron Finch was the team's head coach. Lawrence "Doc" Sweeney was the line coach, and Lyle Bennett was the assistant coach in charge of the ends, kickers, and the "B" team.[4]
Coach Finch retired as the school's head football coach in January 1947 to devote his efforts to his position as the head of the college's physical education department.[5][6] In 10 years as the school's head football coach, Finch compiled a 54–18–1 record.
Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 20 | Ohio Wesleyan |
| L 0–13 |
| September 27 | Bowling Green |
| W 7–0 |
| October 5 | at Eastern Kentucky | Richmond, KY | W 20–7 |
| October 12 | at Northern Michigan | Marquette, MI | W 60–0 |
| October 19 | at Michigan State Normal |
| W 26–13 |
| October 26 | Northern Illinois |
| W 58–7 |
| November 2 | at Western Michigan | L 21–27 | |
| November 9 | Great Lakes Navy |
| W 41–0 |
References
- ^ "Central Michigan 2015 Football Media Guide" (PDF). Central Michigan University. 2015. pp. 100, 109. Retrieved July 20, 2016.
- ^ "Central Michigan Yearly Results (1945-1949)". College Football Data Warehouse. David DeLassus. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
- ^ "Chippewa Football Book, Central Michigan vs. Ohio Wesleyan" (PDF). Central Michigan College. September 20, 1946. p. 1.
- ^ "Chippewa Football Book, Central Michigan vs. Ohio Wesleyan" (PDF). Central Michigan College. September 20, 1946. p. 5.
- ^ "Bennett Named Chip Grid Coach". Detroit Free Press. January 23, 1947. p. 12.
- ^ "Bennett Promoted at Central State". The Escanaba Daily Press. January 23, 1947. p. 10.
External links
- Game program, Central Michigan vs. Ohio Wesleyan, September 20, 1946
- 1947 Chippewa yearbook
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