1912 Central Michigan Normalites football team explained

Year:1912
Team:Central Michigan Normalites
Sport:football
Conference:Independent
Record:1–2–2
Head Coach:Harry Helmer
Hc Year:4th
Next Year:1916

The 1912 Central Michigan Normalites football team represented Central Michigan Normal School, later renamed Central Michigan University, as an independent during the 1912 college football season. In their fourth and final season under head coach Harry Helmer, the Central Michigan football team compiled a 1–2–2 record, failed to score a point in four of five games, and were outscored by their opponents by a combined total of 112 to 6. The team's sole victory was by a 6-0 score over the Michigan School for the Deaf from Flint, Michigan.[1] [2]

The team's quarterback Tip Carnahan broke his collarbone during a practice on October 4.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Central Michigan 2015 Football Media Guide. Central Michigan University. July 24, 2016. 100, 107. 2015. October 26, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161026171041/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/cmu/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/2015-Football-Media-Guide.pdf. dead.
  2. Web site: Central Michigan Yearly Results (1910-1914). David DeLassus. College Football Data Warehouse. July 24, 2016. August 15, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160815094320/http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/active/c/central_michigan/1910-1914_yearly_results.php. dead.
  3. News: Mt. Pleasant Quarter Out. Detroit Free Press. October 5, 1912. 13. Newspapers.com.