1972 Central Michigan Chippewas football team
| 1972 Central Michigan Chippewas football | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Conference | Independent |
| 1972 record | 5–5–1 |
| Head coach | Roy Kramer (6th year) |
| MVP | Chuck Markey |
| Home stadium | R. Perry Shorts Stadium |
The 1972 Central Michigan Chippewas football team represented Central Michigan University during the 1972 college football season. In their sixth season under head coach Roy Kramer, the Chippewas compiled a 5–5–1 record and outscored their opponents, 265 to 190.[1]
On November 4, 1972, the team played its first game at its new stadium, R. Perry Shorts Stadium. The dedication game drew a crowd of 17,000. The new facility was built at a cost of $2 million and had a seating capacity of 19,875. The Chippewas defeated Illinois State, 28-21, in the dedication game.[2]
The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Gary Bevington with 834 passing yards, tailback Chuck Markey with 1,513 rushing yards, and Matt Means with 603 receiving yards.[3] Markey received the team's most valuable player award.[4] Means set a school record with 10 receptions in a 34-0 victory over Indiana State on September 30, 1972.[5]
References
- ↑ "Central Michigan 2015 Football Media Guide" (PDF). Central Michigan University. 2015. pp. 100, 111. Retrieved July 20, 2016.
- ↑ "New Stadium Dedicated". Escanaba Daily Press. November 8, 1972. p. 21.
- ↑ 2015 Media Guide, pp. 88-89.
- ↑ 2015 Media Guide, p. 95.
- ↑ "Chips Passes Kill Indiana St., 34-0". Detroit Free Press. p. 2E.