1964 Miami Redskins football team
| 1964 Miami Redskins football | |
|---|---|
| Conference | Mid-American Conference |
| 1964 record | 6–3–1 (4–2 MAC) |
| Head coach | Bo Schembechler (2nd year) |
| MVP | Ernie Kellermann |
| Captain | Ernie Kellermann |
| Captain | Mike Cohen |
| Captain | Bill Williams |
| Home stadium | Miami Field |
The 1964 Miami Redskins football team was an American football team that represented Miami University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1964 college football season. In their second season under Schembechler, the Redskins compiled a 6–3–1 record (4–2 against MAC opponents), finished in a tie for second place in the MAC, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 210 to 142.[1][2] On October 17, 1964, in what is regarded as one of the great victories in Miami football history,[3] Miami defeated Northwestern, coached by former Miami mentor Ara Parseghian, by a 28 to 27 score.[4]
The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Ernie Kellermann with 1,260 passing yards, Don Peddie with 691 rushing yards, and John Erisman with 392 receiving yards.[5] Kellerman was selected as the team's most valuable player and was also a first-team All-MAC selection.[6] Kellerman, Mike Cohen, and Bill Williams were the team captains.[7]
References
- ↑ "1965 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.
- ↑ 2005 Media Guide, p. 130.
- ↑ "Miami Slaps Northwestern". The Times Recorder (Zanesville, Ohio). October 18, 1964. p. 13.
- ↑ "1964 Miami (OH) RedHawks Stats". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
- ↑ 2005 Media Guide, p. 147, 149.
- ↑ 2005 Media Guide, p. 148-149.