1953 Central Michigan Chippewas football team
| 1953 Central Michigan Chippewas football | |
|---|---|
IIAC champion | |
| Conference | Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| 1953 record | 7–1–1 (5–0–1 IIAC) |
| Head coach | Kenneth "Bill" Kelly (3rd year) |
| MVP | Chuck Miller |
| Home stadium | Alumni Field |
The 1953 Central Michigan Chippewas football team represented Central Michigan College of Education, renamed Central Michigan University in 1959, in the Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) during the 1953 college football season. In their third season under head coach Kenneth "Bill" Kelly, the Chippewas compiled a 7–1–1 record (5–0–1 against IIAC opponents), won the IIAC championship, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 244 to 129.[1]
The team's statistical leaders included Lornie Kerr with 327 passing yards, Chuck Miller with 938 rushing yards, and Jim Podoley with 186 receiving yards.[2] Miller received the team's most valuable player award and also received the IIAC most valuable player award.[3] Four Central Michigan players (Miller, tackle Ken Barron, guard Jack Clary, and center Dick Kackmeister) received first-team honors on the All-IIAC team.[4]
References
- ↑ "Central Michigan 2015 Football Media Guide" (PDF). Central Michigan University. 2015. pp. 100, 110. Retrieved July 20, 2016.
- ↑ 2015 Media Guide, pp. 88-89.
- ↑ 2015 Media Guide, pp. 95-96.
- ↑ 2015 Media Guide, p. 96.
External links
- Official Program, October 2, 1953
- 1954 Chippewa yearbook