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1950 Miami Redskins football team

The 1950 Miami Redskins football team was an American football team that represented Miami University during the 1950 college football season. In their second and final season under head coach Woody Hayes, the Redskins compiled a 9–1 record, outscored opponents by a combined total of 251 to 163, and defeated Arizona State, 34–21, in the 1951 Salad Bowl.[1] Ara Parseghian was an assistant coach, and Bo Schembechler played at the tackle position on the team.

1950 Miami Redskins football
MAC champion
Salad Bowl champion
Salad Bowl, W 34–21 vs. Arizona State
ConferenceMid-American Conference
Record9–1 (4–0 MAC)
Head coach
CaptainDoc Urich
Home stadiumMiami Field
Seasons
← 1949
1951 →
1950 Mid-American Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
Miami (OH) $ 4 – 0 – 0 9 – 1 – 0
Cincinnati 3 – 1 – 0 8 – 4 – 0
Ohio 2 – 2 – 0 6 – 4 – 0
Western Reserve 1 – 3 – 0 2 – 8 – 0
Western Michigan 1 – 3 – 0 5 – 4 – 0
  • $ – Conference champion

The Redskins ranked second among small college teams in total offense (416.3 yards per game) and third in passing offense (175.7 yards per game).[2]

Schedule

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DateTimeOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 30at Bowling Green*
W 54–64,330[3]
October 7Xavier*
L 0–711,724[4]
October 14Western Michigan
  • Miami Field
  • Oxford, OH
W 35–08,145[5]
October 213:00 p.m.Butler*
W 42–72,503[6][7]
October 28at Ohio
W 28–2014,000[8]
November 4Wichita* 
  • Miami Field
  • Oxford, OH
W 39–1311,000[9]
November 11Dayton*
  • Miami Field
  • Oxford, OH
W 27–129,500[10]
November 18at Western Reserve
W 69–14[11]
November 25at Cincinnati
W 28–0< 10,000[12]
January 1, 1951vs. Arizona State*
W 34–2124,000[13]
  • *Non-conference game
  •  Homecoming
  • All times are in Eastern time

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References

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  1. ^ "2005 Miami University Football Media Guide" (PDF). 2005. pp. 117, 122. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 27, 2016. Retrieved September 23, 2016.
  2. ^ Official Collegiate Football Record Book. National Collegiate Athletic Association. 1951. p. 43.
  3. ^ "Beckrest Scores Thrice As Miami Rumbles, 54-6". Dayton Daily News. October 1, 1950. p. IV-4 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Miami Nets Only 14 Yards Rushing, 69 Passing in Losing, 7–0: "X" Grinds Out 258 Yards, Gets 16 First Downs To 4". The Dayton Daily News. October 8, 1950. p. 60.
  5. ^ "Miami Corrals Broncos; Bailey, Beckrest Star". The Cincinnati Enquirer. October 15, 1950. p. 65 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "Butler Air Might Gets Miami Test". The Indianapolis Star. Indianapolis, Indiana. October 21, 1950. p. 21. Retrieved August 17, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  7. ^ "Miami Mauls Butler". The Cincinnati Enquirer. October 22, 1950. p. 67 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ "Miami Staves Off Late Ohio Rally To Win, 28-20". Dayton Daily News. October 29, 1950. p. IV-5 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ Bob Husted (November 5, 1950). "Miami Shocks Wichita By 39-13; Early Deficit Is Erased In Hurry". The Cincinnati Enquirer. p. 69 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ "Miami rolls over Dayton Flyers for 27–12 triumph". The Cincinnati Enquirer. November 12, 1950. Retrieved August 21, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ^ "Miami Romps: Redskins In Best Scoring Spree, 69-14". Dayton Daily News. November 19, 1950. p. IV-2 – via Newspapers.com.
  12. ^ Dick Forbes (November 26, 1950). "Miami Redskins Surprise Bearcats, 28-0: Game Played In Raging Snow". The Cincinnati Enquirer. p. 79 – via Newspapers.com.
  13. ^ Abe Chanin (January 2, 1951). "Miami Redskins Belt Sun Devils By 34 to 21 Score in Salad Bowl". Arizona Daily Star. p. 2B – via Newspapers.com.
  14. ^ "Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics". National Collegiate Athletic Association. Retrieved December 19, 2022.


 

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