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1972 Western Michigan Broncos football team

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1972 Western Michigan Broncos football
ConferenceMid-American Conference
Head coach
MVPDominic Riggio
CaptainBernard Thomas, Keith Pretty
Home stadiumWaldo Stadium
Seasons
← 1971
1973 →
1972 Mid-American Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
Kent State $ 4 1 0 6 5 1
Bowling Green 3 1 1 6 3 1
Western Michigan 2 2 1 7 3 1
Miami (OH) 2 3 0 7 3 0
Toledo 2 3 0 6 5 0
Ohio 1 4 0 3 8 0
  • $ – Conference champion

The 1972 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1972 NCAA University Division football season. In their ninth season under head coach Bill Doolittle, the Broncos compiled a 7–3–1 record (2–2–1 against MAC opponents), finished in third place in the MAC, and outscored their opponents, 229 to 201.[1][2][3] The team played its home games at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan.[4]

The team's statistical leaders included Steve Doolittle with 518 passing yards, Larry Cates with 660 rushing yards, and Bob Gavinski with 290 receiving yards.[5] Defensive tackle Bernard Thomas and tight end Keith Pretty were the team captains.[6] Linebacker Dominic Riggio received the team's most outstanding player award.[7]

Schedule

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DateOpponentSiteResult
September 9Long Beach State*W 28–20
September 16at Fresno State*L 14–41
September 23at Northern Illinois*W 14–10
September 30Bowling Green
  • Waldo Stadium
  • Kalamazoo, MI
T 13–13
October 7at Kent StateW 13–12
October 14Toledo
  • Waldo Stadium
  • Kalamazoo, MI
L 13–20
October 21at Marshall*W 34–0
October 28Ohio
  • Waldo Stadium
  • Kalamazoo, MI
W 34–17
November 4at Miami (OH)L 8–38
November 11Ball State*
  • Waldo Stadium
  • Kalamazoo, MI
W 31–14[8]
November 18Idaho*
  • Waldo Stadium
  • Kalamazoo, MI
W 27–16
  • *Non-conference game

References

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  1. ^ "Football Records: Annual Results". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  2. ^ "Football Records: Year-By-Year Results - 1970 - 79". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  3. ^ "1972 Western Michigan Broncos Schedule and Results". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  4. ^ "Waldo Stadium". Western Michigan University. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  5. ^ "1972 Western Michigan Broncos Stats". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  6. ^ "Football History: All-Time Captains". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  7. ^ "Football History: Team Awards". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  8. ^ Ron LeMasters (November 12, 1972). "Records Topple: Cards Whip Broncos Everywhere Except Scoreboard". The Muncie Star. p. 1C – via Newspapers.com.