George Elliott (American football)

George Elliott (born July 3, 1932) is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma from 1975 to 1986, compiling a record of 85–35–3.[1]

George Elliott
Biographical details
Born (1932-07-03) July 3, 1932 (age 92)
Muskogee, Oklahoma, U.S.
Playing career
1951Oklahoma
1952–1954Northeastern State
1955Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Position(s)Quarterback, halfback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1958–1962Chickasha HS (OK)
1963–1974Northeastern State (assistant)
1975–1986Northeastern State
Head coaching record
Overall85–35–3 (college)
Tournaments3–3 (NAIA D-I playoffs)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
4 OIC (1980–1983)

Elliott played one season in 1955 for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League.[2]

Head coaching record

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College

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Northeastern State Redmen (Oklahoma Intercollegiate Conference) (1975–1966)
1975 Northeastern State 7–3 2–3 T–3rd
1976 Northeastern State 6–3–1 3–1 2nd
1977 Northeastern State 4–5–1 2–2 3rd
1978 Northeastern State 6–3–1 1–2–1 T–3rd
1979 Northeastern State 8–2 2–2 3rd
1980 Northeastern State 11–2 3–1 T–1st L NAIA Division I Championship
1981 Northeastern State 9–1 3–1 1st
1982 Northeastern State 11–1 4–0 1st L NAIA Division I Semifinal
1983 Northeastern State 8–2 4–0 1st L NAIA Division I Quarterfinal
1984 Northeastern State 5–4 2–2 3rd
1985 Northeastern State 6–4 2–2 3rd
1986 Northeastern State 4–5 2–2 T–3rd
Northeastern State: 85–35–3 30–18–1
Total: 85–35–3
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References

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  1. ^ "Elliott Calls it Quits as Coach of Redmen". The Oklahoman. December 23, 1986. Retrieved December 5, 2018.
  2. ^ "George Elliott". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved October 18, 2018.