1945 Corpus Christi Naval Air Station Comets football team explained

Year:1945
Team:Corpus Christi Naval Air Station Comets
Sport:football
Conference:Independent
Record:7–1
Head Coach:Larry Mullins
Hc Year:1st
Stadium:Buccaneer Stadium

The 1945 Corpus Christi Naval Air Station Comets football team represented the United States Navy's Naval Air Station Corpus Christi during the 1945 college football season. Led by head coach Larry Mullins, the Comets compiled a record of 7–1. Lt. Cmdr. Mullins' coaching staff consisted of Lt. Cmdr. Johnny Vaught, Lt. John Michelosen, Lt. A. A. Weigle, and Lt. (jg) Jim Cavan. Jim Youel was the team starting quarterback. The Comets played home games at Buccaneer Stadium in Corpus Christi, Texas.

The Corpus Christi NAS Comets were ranked 32nd among the nation's college and service teams in the final Litkenhous Ratings.[1]

Schedule

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Notes and References

  1. News: Litkenhous . E. E. . Edward E. Litkenhous . Litkenhouse Rates College, Service Teams of Nation . . . December 19, 1945 . 20 . March 25, 2023 . .
  2. News: Lee . Bill . NAS Comets To Play Tough 10-Game Schedule . . . September 4, 1945 . 3B . March 28, 2023 . .
  3. News: . Raiders to Try for Upset Against Corpus Christi Club . . . November 23, 1945 . 11 . March 28, 2023 . .