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1957 Miami Redskins football team

1957 Miami Redskins football team

American college football season

The 1957 Miami Redskins football team was an American football team that represented Miami University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1957 NCAA College Division football season. In its second season under head coach John Pont, Miami compiled a 6–3 record (5–0 against MAC opponents), won the MAC championship, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 163 to 137.[1]

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Mack Yoho was the team captain.[2] The team's statistical leaders included Dave Thelen with 755 rushing yards, Ernie Jarvis with 197 passing yards and Harold Williams with 118 receiving yards.[3]

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References

  1. [1]
    "2005 Miami University Football Media Guide". 2005. pp. 117, 122. Archived from the original on January 16, 2016. Retrieved September 23, 2016.
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    2005 Media Guide, p. 148.
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    2005 Media Guide, p. 169.
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    "Xavier comes back to defeat Miami by a 39 to 19 margin". Palladium-Item. October 6, 1957. Retrieved May 12, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics". National Collegiate Athletic Association. Retrieved December 19, 2022.
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    "1957 Football Schedule". miamiredhawks.com. Retrieved April 15, 2020.


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