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Ivan Schottel

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Ivan Schottel
Schottel, c. 1942
Biographical details
Born(1921-10-11)October 11, 1921
Cosby, Missouri, U.S.
DiedAugust 21, 2000(2000-08-21) (aged 78)
St. Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
Playing career
early 1940sMaryville (MO)
1946Detroit Lions
1948Detroit Lions
Position(s)End, defensive back
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1949–1952Atchison HS (KS)
1953–1962St. Benedict's
1963–1970Northwest Missouri State
1971–1973Butler County
1974–1975North Platte HS (MO)
Head coaching record
Overall80–80–3 (college)
7–23–2 (junior college)
Bowls1–0 (college)
Tournaments0–1 (NAIA playoffs)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
5 CIC (1953, 1956, 1958–1960)

Ivan Estill Schottel (October 11, 1921 – August 21, 2000) was an American football player and coach. He played professionally as an end and defensive back with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL) in 1946 and 1948. Schottel served as the head football at St. Benedict's College—now known as Benedictine College—in Atchison, Kansas from 1953 to 1962 and Northwest Missouri State College—now known as Northwest Missouri State University—in Maryville, Missouri, compiling a career college football coaching record of 80–80–3.

Early life and playing career

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Schottel was born in Cosby, Missouri and graduated from King City High School in King City, Missouri. He attended Northwest Missouri State Teacher's College—now known as Northwest Missouri State University—in Maryville, Missouri and pre-flight training at Saint Mary College in Leavenworth, Kansas, where he played for the service team. He joined United States Army during World War II. After the war, Schottel played for professionally for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL) as an end and defensive back in 1946 and 1948. He appeared in 16 games for the Lions, had four receptions for 147 yards, and scored touchdown. He had a 41.6 yard punting average. An injury in 1948 ended his career.

Coaching career

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Benedictine

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Schottel was the tenth head football coach at St. Benedict's College—now known as Benedictine College—in Atchison, Kansas, serving for 10 seasons, from 1953 to 1962, compiling a record of 52–36–2.[1]

Northwest Missouri State

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Schottel was the 12th head football coach at Northwest Missouri State College—now known as Northwest Missouri State University—in Maryville, Missouri, serving for eight seasons, from 1963 to 1970, compiling a record of 28–44–1.

Later coaching career

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In 1971, Schottel was hired as the head football coach at Butler County Junior College—now known as Butler Community College—in El Dorado, Kansas, succeeding Merle Nay.[2] In 1974, he resigned as head football coach and athletic director at Butler County to coach football and track and teach physical education at North Platte High School in Dearborn, Missouri.[3]

Death

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Schottel died on August 21, 2000, in St. Joseph, Missouri.[4]

Head coaching record

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College

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
St. Benedict's Ravens (Central Intercollegiate Conference) (1953–1962)
1953 St. Benedict's 7–2 4–1 T–1st
1954 St. Benedict's 2–5–1 2–3 T–4th
1955 St. Benedict's 3–6 2–3 4th
1956 St. Benedict's 7–3 4–1 1st W Mineral Water Bowl
1957 St. Benedict's 7–1 4–1 2nd
1958 St. Benedict's 10–1 5–0 1st L NAIA Semifinal
1959 St. Benedict's 7–3 5–0 1st
1960 St. Benedict's 7–1 5–0 1st
1961 St. Benedict's 2–7 2–3 4th
1962 St. Benedict's 0–7–1 0–5 6th
St. Benedict's: 52–36–2 33–17
Northwest Missouri State Bearcats (Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Association) (1963–1970)
1963 Northwest Missouri State 3–5–1 1–4 5th
1964 Northwest Missouri State 6–3 2–3 4th
1965 Northwest Missouri State 6–3 3–2 3rd
1966 Northwest Missouri State 4–5 3–2 3rd
1967 Northwest Missouri State 3–6 2–3 T–3rd
1968 Northwest Missouri State 0–9 0–5 6th
1969 Northwest Missouri State 4–5 2–3 T–4th
1970 Northwest Missouri State 2–8 0–6 7th
Northwest Missouri State: 28–44–1 13–28
Total: 80–80–3
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

Junior college

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Butler County Grizzlies (Kansas Jayhawk Junior College Conference) (1971–1973)
1971 Butler County 4–6 2–7 8th
1972 Butler County 2–8–1 1–7 T–8th
1973 Butler County 1–9–1 0–7–1 9th
Butler County: 7–23–2 3–21–1
Total: 7–23–2

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References

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  1. ^ "Football Media Guide". Benedictine College. 2011. Archived from the original on July 14, 2012. Retrieved August 31, 2011.
  2. ^ "Ivan Schottel accepts Butler Coaching Post". St. Joseph Gazette. St. Joseph, Missouri. Associated Press. January 22, 1971. p. 2B. Retrieved June 19, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  3. ^ "North Platte Hires Schottel as Grid Coach". St. Joseph News-Press. St. Joseph, Missouri. March 17, 1974. p. 3D. Retrieved June 19, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  4. ^ "Former coach Ivan Schottel dies". The Kansas City Star. Kansas City, Missouri. August 23, 2000. p. D2. Retrieved August 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  5. ^ "2023 Media Guide" (PDF). Butler Community College. p. 102. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
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