1972 Miami Redskins football team
| 1972 Miami Redskins football | |
|---|---|
| Conference | Mid-American Conference |
| 1972 record | 7–3 (2–3 MAC) |
| Head coach | Bill Mallory (4th year) |
| MVP | Bob Hitchens |
| Captain | Mike Poff |
| Captain | Bob Williams |
| Home stadium | Miami Field |
The 1972 Miami Redskins football team was an American football team that represented Miami University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1972 college football season. In their fourth season under head coach Bill Mallory, Miami compiled a 7–3 record (2–3 against MAC opponents), finished in a tie for fourth place in the MAC, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 207 to 117.[1][2] The team's defense allowed only 11.7 points per game, which ranked 12th among 128 NCAA University Division football teams.[1]
The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Steve Williams with 676 passing yards, tailback Bob Hitchens with 1,370 rushing yards, and John Viher with 414 receiving yards.[3]
Hitchens won the Miami most valuable player award and the MAC Offensive Player of the Year award.[4] Mike Poff and Bob Williams were the team captains.[5]
References
- 1 2 "1972 Miami (OH) RedHawks Schedule and Results". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- ↑ "2005 Miami University Football Media Guide" (PDF). 2005. pp. 118, 122. Retrieved September 23, 2016.
- ↑ "1972 Miami (OH) RedHawks Stats". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
- ↑ 2005 Media Guide, p. 149.
- ↑ 2005 Media Guide, p. 148.