1996 Miami Redskins football team explained

Year:1996
Team:Miami Redskins
Sport:football
Conference:Mid-American Conference
Short Conf:MAC
Record:6–5
Conf Record:6–2
Head Coach:Randy Walker
Hc Year:7th
Stadium:Yager Stadium
Next:1997

The 1996 Miami Redskins football team was an American football team that represented Miami University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1996 NCAA Division I-A football season in its last year under the name “Redskins”. In its seventh season under head coach Randy Walker, Miami compiled a 6–5 record (6–2 against MAC opponents), finished in a tie for second place in the MAC, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 273 to 168.[1] [2]

The team's statistical leaders included Sam Ricketts with 1,333 passing yards, Ty King with 1,065 rushing yards, and Tremayne Banks with 617 receiving yards.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1996 Miami (OH) RedHawks Schedule and Results. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. September 26, 2016.
  2. Web site: 2005 Miami University Football Media Guide. 2005. September 26, 2016. 120, 122.
  3. Web site: 1996 Miami (OH) RedHawks Stats. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. September 26, 2016.