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1980 Western Michigan Broncos football team

1980 Western Michigan Broncos football team

American college football season

The 1980 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1980 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their sixth season under head coach Elliot Uzelac, the Broncos compiled a 7–4 record (6–3 against MAC opponents), finished in second place in the MAC, and outscored their opponents, 233 to 179.[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 Tom George with 644 passing yards, Craig Morrow with 778 rushing yards, and Reggie Hinton with 429 receiving yards.[5] Defensive end Jim Hinkle and tackle Bud Sitko were the team captains.[6] Defensive back George Bullock received the team's most outstanding player award.[7]

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References

  1. [1]
    "Football Records: Annual Results". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  2. [2]
    "Football Records: Year-By-Year Results - 1980 - 89". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  3. [3]
    "1980 Western Michigan Broncos Schedule and Results". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  4. [4]
    "Waldo Stadium". Western Michigan University. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
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    "1980 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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    Kroner, Fred (September 14, 1980). "Second-half surge carries Western Michigan over ISU". The Pantagraph. p. B1. Retrieved December 18, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.


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