1964 Washington State Cougars football team explained

Year:	1964
Team:	Washington State Cougars
Sport:	football
Conference:	Athletic Association of Western Universities
Short Conf:	AAWU
Record:	3–6–1
Conf Record:	1–2–1
Head Coach:	Bert Clark
Hc Year:	1st
Captain:	Jim Paton
Captain2:	Dave Thomas
Stadium:	Rogers Field, Joe Albi Stadium

The 1964 Washington State Cougars football team was an American football team that represented Washington State University in the Athletic Association of Western Universities (AAWU) during the 1964 NCAA University Division football season. In their first season under head coach Bert Clark, the Cougars compiled a 3–6–1 record (1–2–1 in AAWU, tie for sixth), and were outscored 208 to 165.^{[1] [2]}

The team's statistical leaders included Dave Petersen with 478 passing yards, Clancy Williams with 783 rushing yards, and Tom Kelley with 218 receiving yards.^[3] Williams was the ninth overall pick of the 1965 NFL draft, selected in the first round by the Los Angeles Rams.^{[4] [5]}

Hired in January, Clark was previously an assistant at rival Washington for seven seasons under head coach Jim Owens; both had played collegiately at Oklahoma under hall of fame head coach Bud Wilkinson.^{[6] [7] [8]} Clark's initial contract at WSU was for three years at $16,500 per year.^[9]

Schedule

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Roster

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Game summaries

Stanford

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NFL Draft

Two Cougars were selected in the 1965 NFL draft.

Clancy Williams	Running back	1	9
Dale Ford	Running back	19	254	San Francisco 49ers

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External links

• Game program: Stanford vs. WSU at Spokane – September 19, 1964
• Game program: Wyoming at WSU – September 26, 1964
• Game program: Pacific at WSU – October 10, 1964
• Game program: Oregon State at WSU – October 31, 1964
• Game program: Washington vs. WSU at Spokane – November 21, 1964

Notes and References

1. Web site: 1964 Washington State Cougars Schedule and Results. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. October 25, 2016.
2. Web site: 2016 Media Guide. WSUCougars.com. Washington State Cougars Athletics. October 25, 2016. 76.
3. Web site: 1964 Washington State Cougars Stats. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. October 25, 2016.
4. News: Williams, Leetzow early choices in draft; both sign contracts . Lewiston Morning Tribune . (Idaho) . November 29, 1964 . 8.
5. News: West Coast aces get draft calls . Spokane Daily Chronicle . (Washington) . Associated Press . November 30, 1964 . 14.
6. News: Bert Clark named Cougar grid coach . Spokane Daily Chronicle . (Washington) . Johnson . Bob . January 14, 1964 . 15.
7. News: Cougars sign Clark as head grid coach . Spokesman-Review . (Spokane, Washington) . Missildine . Harry . January 15, 1964 . 14.
8. News: Bert Clark, veteran Husky aide, new WSU grid coach . Lewiston Morning Tribune . (Idaho) . January 15, 1964 . 8.
9. News: WSU now 'arranging' new Clark contract . Spokesman-Review . (Spokane, Washington). December 7, 1965 . 12.
10. News: Cougars vs. Indians: probable offensive starters . Spokesman-Review . (Spokane, Washington) . September 19, 1964 . 9.
11. News: Cougars vs. Vandals: probable offensive starters . Spokesman-Review . (Spokane, Washington) . October 24, 1964 . 9.
12. News: Beavers vs. Cougars: probable offensive starters . Spokesman-Review . (Spokane, Washington) . October 31, 1964 . 10.
13. News: Indecisive homecoming: Ducks, Cougars tie . Eugene Register-Guard . (Oregon) . Uhrhammer . Jerry . November 8, 1964 . 1B.
14. News: Cougars vs. Huskies: probable offensive starters . Spokesman-Review . (Spokane, Washington) . November 21, 1964 . 9.
15. Web site: 2008 Football media guide . Washington State University Athletics . 2008 . 172–191 . March 2, 2020.
16. News: WSU rallies for 29-23 win . Eugene Register-Guard . (Oregon) . Associated Press . September 20, 1964 . 6B.