1964 Albion Britons football team

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1964 Albion Britons football
MIAA champion
Conference Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Record8–0 (5–0 MIAA)
Head coach
Home stadiumAlumni Field
Seasons
← 1963
1965 →
1964 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association football standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L TW L T
Albion $ 5 –0 –08 –0 –0
Olivet 4 –1 –06 –3 –0
Kalamazoo 3 –2 –05 –3 –0
Adrian 1 –4 –02 –6 –0
Alma 1 –4 –02 –6 –0
Hope 1 –4 –02 –6 –0
  • $ – Conference champion

The 1964 Albion Britons football team was an American football team that represented Albion College as a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) during the 1964 NCAA College Division football season. In their 11th season under head coach Morley Fraser, the Britons compiled a perfect 8–0 record (5–0 against MIAA members), won the MIAA championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 226 to 41. It was the third unbeaten season in the history of Albion's football program, with prior unbeaten seasons in 1928 and 1961. [1]

The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Dave Neilson who completed 37 of 84 passes for 736 yards and 14 touchdowns; left halfback Russ Wallis with 165 carries for 779 rushing yards and 58 points scored; and end John Ellinger with 20 receptions for 465 yards and seven touchdowns. [2]

Albion claimed 10 of 23 spots on the 1964 MIAA all-league football team. The Albion honorees were: quarterback Dave Neilson (MIAA passing leader); running back Russ Wallis (MIAA rushing leader); end John Ellinger (MIAA receiving leader); center John Madill; offensive tackle Ron Springer; defensive end Barry Siler; defensive linemen Terry Methner and Mike Shafer; linebacker John Mullin; and defensive back Chick Scarletta. [3]

The team played its home games at Alumni Field in Albion, Michigan.

Schedule

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 19at Wheaton (IL) Wheaton, IL W 12–75,200 [4]
September 26 Ferris State *
W 21–73,500 [5]
October 3at Adrian Adrian, MI W 36–06,715 [6]
October 10 Kalamazoo
  • Alumni Field
  • Albion, MI
W 24–02,500–4,418 [7]
October 17 Olivet Dagger-14-plain.png
  • Alumni Field
  • Albion, MI
W 35–146,180 [8]
October 24at Hope Holland, MI W 27–66,100 [9]
October 31 Alma Albion, MIW 59–04,805 [10]
November 7at West Virginia Wesleyan * Buckhannon, WV W 12–73,500 [11] a
  • *Non-conference game
  • Dagger-14-plain.pngHomecoming

[2]

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References

  1. ↑ "Albion's Goal a Lofty One -- Title". The Lansing State Journal. November 7, 1969. p. C4 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. 1 2 "Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics". National Collegiate Athletic Association . Retrieved February 5, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Albion Dominates MIAA Grid Team". Battle Creek Enquirer and News. November 18, 1964. p. IV-2 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ↑ "Albion College Wins Grid Opener, 12-7". The Battle Creek Enquirer and news. September 20, 1964. p. IV-1 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ↑ "Albion Knocks Off Ferris In Explosive Battle, 21-7". The Battle Creek Enquirer and News. September 27, 1964. p. IV-2 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ↑ "Britons Trounce Adrian, 36 to 0". The Battle Creek Enquirer and News. October 4, 1964. p. IV-2 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ↑ "Albion Whips K-College". The Battle Creek Enquirer and News. October 11, 1964. p. IV-2 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ↑ "Ex-Williamston End Leads Albion Past Olivet: Ellinger Nabs Three TD Passes". The Lansing State Journal. October 18, 1964. p. F4 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ↑ "Undefeated Albion Ties For Grid Title on 27-6 Win". Battle Creek Enquirer and News. October 25, 1964. p. IV-2 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ↑ "Albion Grabs MIAA Title on 59-0 Rout: Alma College Is Smothered; Wallis, Neilson Pace Hot Britons". Battle Creek Enquirer and News. November 1, 1964. p. IV-3.
  11. ↑ "Briton Gridders Score 12-7 Win". The Battle Creek Enquirer and News. November 8, 1964. p. IV-2 – via Newspapers.com.
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