American college football season
The 1979 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1979 NCAA Division I-A football season . In their fifth season under head coach Elliot Uzelac , the Broncos compiled a 6–5 record (5–4 against MAC opponents), finished in third place in the MAC, and outscored their opponents, 186 to 120.[ 1] [ 2] [ 3] The team played its home games at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan .[ 4]
The team's statistical leaders included Albert Little with 342 passing yards, Larry Caper with 844 rushing yards, and Tim Clysdale with 207 receiving yards.[ 5] Tight end Tom Henry and defensive tackle Matt Murphy were the team captains.[ 6] Murphy also received the team's most outstanding player award.[ 7]
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References
^ "Football Records: Annual Results" . Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016 .
^ "Football Records: Year-By-Year Results - 1970 - 79" . Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016 .
^ "1979 Western Michigan Broncos Schedule and Results" . SR/College Football . Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved July 5, 2016 .
^ "Waldo Stadium" . Western Michigan University. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved July 5, 2016 .
^ "1979 Western Michigan Broncos Stats" . SR/College Football . Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved July 5, 2016 .
^ "Football History: All-Time Captains" . Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016 .
^ "Football History: Team Awards" . Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016 .
^ "CMU stops Broncos, 10-0" . Detroit Free Press . September 9, 1979. p. 5E – via Newspapers.com .
^ "South Carolina rallies to top Western Michigan" . Winston-Salem Journal . September 16, 1979. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
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