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1969 Western Michigan Broncos football team

1969 Western Michigan Broncos football team

American college football season

The 1969 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1969 NCAA University Division football season. In their sixth season under head coach Bill Doolittle, the Broncos compiled a 4–6 record (2–4 against MAC opponents), finished in a tie for fifth place in the MAC, and outscored their opponents, 216 to 203.[1][2][3] The team played its home games at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan.[4]

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The team's statistical leaders included Ted Grignon with 1,001 passing yards, Roger Lawson with 1,205 rushing yards, and Greg Flaska with 372 receiving yards.[5] Defensive tackle Mike Siwek and tackle Paul Minnis were the team captains.[6] Siwek also received the team's most outstanding player award.[7]

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References

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    "Football Records: Annual Results". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
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    "Football Records: Year-By-Year Results - 1960 - 69". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
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    "1969 Western Michigan Broncos Schedule and Results". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
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    "Waldo Stadium". Western Michigan University. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
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    "1969 Western Michigan Broncos Stats". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
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    "Football History: All-Time Captains". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
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    "Football History: Team Awards". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
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    Piet Bennett (September 14, 1969). "Western Michigan beats CMU, 24-0". Battle Creek Enquirer and News. p. C2 – via Newspapers.com.


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