1962 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season

The 1962 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season was the season of college football played by the six member schools of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) as part of the 1962 NCAA College Division football season.

1962 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season
SportFootball
Number of teams6
ChampionKalamazoo
1962 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association football standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L TW L T
Kalamazoo $ 5 –0 –08 –0 –0
Albion 3 –2 –06 –2 –0
Olivet 3 –2 –06 –3 –0
Adrian 3 –2 –03 –4 –0
Hope 1 –4 –03 –6 –0
Alma 0 –5 –00 –8 –0
  • $ – Conference champion

The Kalamazoo Hornets, in their second season under head coach Bob Nulf, tied with Hillsdale for the conference championship with a 6–2 record (4–1 against MIAA opponents).

The conference's individual statistical leaders included Ed Lauerman of Kalmazoo (489 rushing yards), Mike Knowlton of Alma (732 passing yards), Jon Schoon of Hope (423 receiving yards) , and Tom Nesbitt of Olivet (42 points scored).[1]

Conference overview
Conf. rank Team Head coach Conf. record Overall record Points scored Points against
1KalamazooRolla Anderson5–08–021981
2 (tie)AlbionMorley Fraser3–26–217283
2 (tie)OlivetStuart Parsell3–26–3187142
2 (tie)AdrianCharles Marvin3–23–491153
5HopeRuss DeVette1–43–6155215
6AlmaArt Smith0–50–864271

Teams

Kalamazoo
1962 Kalamazoo Hornets football
MIAA champion
ConferenceMichigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Record8–0 (5–0 MIAA)
Head coach
Home stadiumAngell Field

The 1962 Kalamazoo Hornets football team represented Kalamazoo College of Kalamazoo, Michigan. In their second non-consecutive year under head coach Bob Nulf, the Hornets compiled a perfect 8–0 record (5–0 against MIAA opponents), tied for the MIAA championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 219 to 81.[2] It was Kalamazoo's first MIAA championship in 25 years and the first perfect season since 1916.[3][4] They also had the only unbeaten and untied record in Michigan during the 1962 season.[3]

Key players included quarterback Jim Harkema, defensive tackle Bob Woodruff, and halfbacks Ed Lauerman and Frank McGeath.[3] Harkema finished the season with 1,012 yards of total offense, only the second player in school history with 1,000 yards.[5]

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 28at Eastern Michigan*
W 13–63,000[6]
October 6Hope
W 41–221500[7]
October 13at Ferris Institute*Big Rapids, MIW 9–7[8]
October 20Albion
  • Angell Field
  • Kalamazoo, MI
W 19–12[9]
October 27at AlmaAlma, MIW 39–04,000[10]
November 3a Adrian
  • Angell Field
  • Kalamazoo, MI
W 44–6[11]
November 10at OlivetOlivet, MIW 33–213,000[12]
November 17Augustana (IL)*
  • Angell Field
  • Kalamazoo, MI
W 21–7[5]
  • *Non-conference game

Albion
1962 Albion Britons football
ConferenceMichigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Record6–2 (3–2 MIAA)
Head coach

The 1962 Albion Britons football team represented Albion College of Albion, Michigan. In their ninth year under head coach Morley Fraser, the Britons compiled a 6–2 record (3–2 against MIAA opponents), finished in a tie for second place in the MIAA, and outscored opponents by a total of 172 to 83.[13]

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 22Ohio Northern*Albion, MIW 16–8
September 29AdrianAlbion, MIW 19–7
October 6at AlmaAlma, MIW 28–6
October 13at AndersonAnderson, INW 34–0
October 20at KalamazooKalamazoo, MIL 12–19
October 27Wayne State*Albion, MIW 30–6
November 3at OlivetOlivet, MIL 7–15
November 10HopeAlbion, MIW 26–22
  • *Non-conference game

Olivet
1962 Olivet Comets football
ConferenceMichigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Record6–3 (3–2 MIAA)
Head coach

The 1962 Olivet Comets football team represented Olivet College of Olivet, Michigan. In their fourth year under head coach Stuart Parsell, the Comets compiled a 6–3 record (3–2 against MIAA opponents), finished in a tie for second place in the MIAA, and outscored opponents by a total of 187 to 142.[14]

Adrian
1962 Adrian Bulldogs football
ConferenceMichigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Record3–4 (3–2 MIAA)
Head coach

The 1962 Adrian Bulldogs football team represented Adrian College of Adrian, Michigan. In their first year under head coach Charles Marvin, the Bulldogs compiled a 3–4 record (3–2 against MIAA opponents), tied for second place in the MIAA, and were outscored by a total of 153 to 91.[15]

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 22at Defiance*Defiance, OHL 7–20
September 29at AlbionAlbion, MIL 7–19
October 6OlivetAdrian, MIW 21–14
October 13AlmaAdrian, MIW 27–26
October 20Ferris InstituteAdrian, MIL 0–8
October 27HopeAdrian, MIW 23–22
November 3at KalamazooKalamazoo, MIL 6–44
  • *Non-conference game

Hope
1962 Hope Flying Dutchmen football
ConferenceMichigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Record3–6 (3–2 MIAA)
Head coach

The 1962 Hope Flying Dutchmen football team represented Hope College of Hope, Michigan. In their eighth year under head coach Russ DeVette, the Dutchmen compiled a 3–6 record (3–2 against MIAA opponents), finished in fifth place in the MIAA, and were outscored by a total of 215 to 155.

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 15Ashland*Holland, MIW 21–14
September 22ValparaisoHolland, MIL 0–48
September 29at WheatonWheaton, ILL 0–31
October 6at KalamazooKalamazoo, MIL 22–41
October 13OlivetHolland, MIL 12–19
October 20at Eastern Illinois
  • Lincoln Field
  • Charleston, IL
W 26–75,000[16]
October 27at AdrianAdrian, MIL 22–23
November 3AlmaHolland, MIW 30–6
November 10at AlbionAlbion, MIL 22–26
  • *Non-conference game

Alma
1962 Alma Scots football
ConferenceMichigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Record0–8 (0–5 MIAA)
Head coach

The 1962 Alma Scots football team represented Alma College of Alma, Michigan. In their seventh and final year under head coach Art Smith, the Scots compiled a 0–8 record (0–5 against MIAA opponents), finished in last place in the MIAA, and were outscored by a total of 271 to 64.[17]

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 14at Ohio NorthernAda, OHL 6–52
September 22BlufftonAlma, MIL 8–32
October 6AlbionAlma, MIL 6–28
October 13at AdrianAdrian, MIL 26–27
October 20at OlivetOlivet, MIL 6–33
October 27KalamazooAlma, MIL 0–39
November 3at HopeHolland, MIL 6–30
November 10at Eastern Michigan
  • Briggs Field
  • Ypsilanti, MI
L 6–30

All-conference team

After the season, MIAA commissioner announced the All-MIAA football team for 1962. Nine players from Kalamazoo College were named to the first team. The first-team selections were:

Offense

  • Backs - Jim Harkema, Kalamazoo; Bryce Fauble, Adrian; Ed Lauerman, Kalamazoo; Tom Nesbitt, Olivet
  • Ends - John persons, Kalamazoo; Rob Schoon, Hope
  • Tackles - Bob Phillips, Kalamazoo; Ron Mitchell, Olivet
  • Guards - Bob Peters, Kalamazoo; Jim Dumont, Adrian
  • Centers - Jim Wiegerink, Hope; Bill Cassidy, Olivet

Defense

  • Ends - Ray Comeau, Kalamazoo; Dave Barrett, Albion
  • Tackles - Tom Smith, Adrian; George Pyne, Olivet
  • Middle guard - Jim Jahnke, Kalamazoo
  • Linebackers - Jim Nadill, Albion; Bob Powell, Olivet; Tim Hayward, Kalamazoo
  • Defensive backs - Dan Christiansen, Albion; Bob Porritt, Albion; Larry Melendy, Olivet[18]

References
  1. "1962 MIAA Football Standings & Stats" (PDF). Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association. Retrieved October 23, 2023.
  2. "Kalamazoo Yearly Results". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on September 7, 2015. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  3. "Bob Woodruff, Frank McGeath Help Hornets Post Perfect Season". Petoskey News-Review. November 20, 1962. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "'Team Spirit' Proved Key At Kalamazoo". The Holland Evening Sentinel. November 21, 1962. p. 17 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. "Kalamazoo College Wraps Up Perfect Grid Year, 21-7". The Battle Creek Enquirer and News. November 18, 1962. p. IV-2 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. "K-College Hands Hurons 13-6 Loss". The Battle Creek Enquirer and News. September 29, 1962. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. "Kalamazoo Hands Hope 41-22 Loss: Dutch Drop Initial MIAA Football Tilt". The Holland Evening Sentinel. October 8, 1962. p. 13 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. "Kalamazoo Tops Ferris Institute". Port Huron Times Herald. October 14, 1962. p. III-2 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. "Hornets Kill the Giant: It's All Kalamazoo Now!". The Lansing State Journal. October 22, 1962. p. C2 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. "Hornets Swarm Alma". Detroit Free Press. October 28, 1962. p. F5 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. "Kalamazoo '11' Rips Adrian, 44-6". The Battle Creek Enquirer and News. November 4, 1962. p. IV-3 – via Newspapers.com.
  12. "K-College Wins Grid Title: Olivet Loses Toughie, 33-21". The Battle Creek Enquirer and News. November 11, 1962. p. IV-3 – via Newspapers.com.
  13. "Albion Yearly Results". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on September 6, 2015. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  14. "Olivet (MI) Records by Year". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on September 7, 2015. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  15. "Adrian Yearly Results". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on September 6, 2015. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  16. "Hope Records Win At Eastern Illinois". The Holland Evening Sentinel. October 22, 1962. p. 9. Retrieved May 22, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  17. "Alma Yearly Results". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on September 6, 2015. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  18. "Olivet Lands Six On All-MIAA Unit". Battle Creek Enquirer and News. November 20, 1962. p. 13 – via Newspapers.com.
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