Year: | 1966 |
Team: | Western Michigan Broncos |
Sport: | football |
Conference: | Mid-American Conference |
Short Conf: | MAC |
Record: | 7–3 |
Conf Record: | 5–1 |
Head Coach: | Bill Doolittle |
Hc Year: | 3rd |
Mvp: | Bob Rowe |
Captain: | Bob Rowe, Gary Crain |
Stadium: | Waldo Stadium |
Champion: | MAC co-champion |
The 1966 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1966 NCAA University Division football season. In their third season under head coach Bill Doolittle, the Broncos compiled a 7–3 record (5–1 against MAC opponents), finished in a tie for first place in the MAC, and were outscored by their opponents, 194 to 175.[1] [2] [3] The team played its home games at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan.[4]
The team's statistical leaders included Jim Boreland with 756 passing yards, Tim Majerle with 731 rushing yards, and Gary Crain with 450 receiving yards.[5] Defensive tackle Bob Rowe and halfback Gary Crain were the team captains.[6] For the second consecutive year, Bob Rowe received the team's most outstanding player award.[7] Bill Doolittle was named the MAC coach of the year.[8]