1980 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season

The 1980 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 1980 NCAA Division III football season.

1980 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season
SportFootball
Number of teams6
ChampionAdrian
1980 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association football standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L TW L T
Adrian $ 5 –0 –09 –0 –0
Hope 4 –1 –04 –5 –0
Albion 2 –3 –05 –4 –0
Olivet 2 –3 –02 –6 –0
Kalamazoo 1 –4 –03 –5 –0
Alma 1 –4 –02 –7 –0
  • $ – Conference champion

The Adrian Bulldogs, in their eighth season under head coach Tom Heckert Sr., won the MIAA championship with a perfect 9–0 record, including a 5–0 mark against MIAA opponents.

Conference overview
Conf. rank Team Head coach Conf. record Overall record Points scored Points against Passing avg Rushing avg Opp pass avg Opp rush avg
1AdrianTom Heckert Sr.5–09–02898168.2278.8133.892.4
2HopeRay Smith4–14–5168170135.0165.2156.6128.0
3 (tie)AlbionFrank Joranko2–35–4138138113.4164.6137.497.0
3 (tie)OlivetRon Lynch2–33–6150219182.4135.6162.8170.0
5 (tie)KalamazooEd Baker1–43–5109171180.697.0152.8173.2
5 (tie)AlmaPhil Brooks1–42–7116174189.249.2123.4224.2

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All-conference team and statistical leaders

The following players were selected as first-team players on the 1980 All-MIAA football team:[2]

  • Running back - Scott Thompson, Albion
  • Wide receiver - Brad Boyer
  • Defensive lineman - Marty Maher, Albion
  • Middle guard - Ray Moran, Adrian (also selected as MIAA MVP)
  • Linebacker - Tim Carlson
  • Defensive back - Eric Tarpinian, Albion
  • Kicker - Mike Doctor, Albion
  • Punter - John Massab, Albion

The conference's statistical leaders included:[1]

  • Rushing - Tim Fogg, Adrian, 637 yards
  • Passing - Tom Ranville, Kalamazoo, 910 yards
  • Receiving - Brad Boyer, Alma, 483 yards
  • Total offense - Tom Ranville, Kalamazoo, 807 yards
  • Scoring - Tim Fogg, Adrian, 66 points
  • Interceptions - Joe Sabatella, Olivet, 3 for 67 yards

Teams

Adrian
1980 Adrian Bulldogs football
MIAA champion
ConferenceMichigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Record9–0 (5–0 MIAA)
Head coach

The 1980 Adrian Bulldogs football team represented Adrian College of Adrian, Michigan, in the 1980 NCAA Division III football season. In their eighth year under head coach Tom Heckert Sr., the Bulldogs compiled a perfect 9–0 record (5–0 against MIAA opponents) and won the MIAA championship. It was the first perfect season in Albion football history (the 1911 team went 8–0–1),[3] and its first MIAA championship since 1972.[4][5]

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 6at Denison*Granville, OHW 42–213,000[6]
September 13Defiance*Adrian, MIW 41–71,500
September 20Manchester (IN)*Adrian, MIW 42–03,000[7][8]
September 27at Geneva*Beaver Falls, PAW 25–141,000[9]
October 4at AlmaAlma, MIW 31–32,500[10]
October 11at AlbionAlbion, MIW 17–122,000[11]
October 18HopeAdrian, MIW 35–214,000[12]
October 25at OlivetOlivet, MIW 28–02,500[13]
November 1KalamazooAdrian, MIW 28–34,000[14]
  • *Non-conference game

[15][16]

Hope
1984 Hope Flying Dutchmen football
ConferenceMichigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Record4–5 (4–1 MIAA)
Head coach

The 1980 Hope Flying Dutchmen football team represented Hope College of Hope, Michigan. In their 11th year under head coach Ray Smith, the Dutchmen compiled a 4–5 record (4–1 against MIAA opponents), finished in second place in the MIAA, and were outscored opponents by a total of 170 to 168.

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 6Grand Valley State*Holland, MIL 7–146,308[17]
September 13at Wabash*Crawfordsville, INL 14–44[18]
September 20DePauw*Holland, MIL 7–10[19][20]
September 27at Franklin (IN)*Franklin, INL 14–19[9]
October 4KalamazooHolland, MIW 27–14[10]
October 11at AdrianAdrian, MIL 21–35[12]
October 18at AlmaAlma, MMIW 23–6[12]
October 25at AlbionAlbion, MIW 14–0[21]
November 1OlivetOlivet, MIW 41–28[22]
  • *Non-conference game

Albion
1980 Albion Britons football
ConferenceMichigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Record5–4 (2–3 MIAA)
Head coach

The 1980 Albion Britons football team represented Albion College of Albion, Michigan. In their eighth year under head coach Frank Joranko, the Britons compiled a 5–4 record (2–3 against MIAA opponents), tied for third place in the MIAA, scored 138 points, and gave up 138 points.[23]

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 6Ripon*Albion, MIW 16–0[24]
September 13at Allegheny*Meadville, PAW 21–14[18]
September 20Valparaiso*Albion, MIW 22–16[19]
September 27at DePauw*Greencastle, INL 6–35[9]
October 4OlivetAlbion, MIW 40–23[10]
October 11at KalamazooKalamazoo, MIW 14–72,000[25]
October 18AdrianAlbion, MIL 12–17[11]
October 25at HopeHolland, MIL 0–14[21]
November 1at AlmaAlma, MIL 7–12[26]
  • *Non-conference game

Olivet
1980 Olivet Comets football
ConferenceMichigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Record3–6 (2–3 MIAA)
Head coach

The 1980 Olivet Comets football team represented Olivet College of Olivet, Michigan. In their first year under head coach Ron Lynch, the Comets compiled a 3–6 record (2–3 against MIAA opponents), tied for third place place in the MIAA, and were outscored by a total of 219 to 50.

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 6Franklin (IN)*Olivet, MIL 12–28[27]
September 13Carthage*Kenosha, WIL 6–31[18]
September 20at Saint Joseph's (IN)*Rensselaer, INL 7–14[19]
September 27Grand Rapids JC*Olivet, MIW 10–6[28]
October 4at AlbionAlbion, MIL 23–40[10]
October 11AlmaOlivet, MIW 34–242,500[25]
October 18KalamazooKalamazoo, MIW 30–7[12]
October 25AdrianOlivet, MIL 0–28[13]
November 1HopeOlivet, MIL 28–41[22]
  • *Non-conference game

Kalamazoo
1980 Kalamazoo Hornets football
ConferenceMichigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Record3–5 (1–4 MIAA)
Head coach
Home stadiumAngell Field

The 1980 Kalamazoo Hornets football team represented Kalamazoo College of Kalamazoo, Michigan. In their first year under head coach Ed Baker, the Hornets compiled a 3–5 record (1–4 against MIAA opponents), finished in a tie for fifth place in the MIAA, and were outscored by a total of 171 to 109.[29]

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 13Grand Rapids JC*Kalamazoo, MIW 23–14
September 20Illinois College*Kalamazoo, MIW 34–2[19]
September 27Wabash*Kalamazoo, MIL 7–43[9]
October 4at HopeHolland, MIL 14–27[10]
October 11AlbionKalamazoo, MIL 7–142,000[25]
October 18at OlivetOlivet, MIL 7–30[12]
October 25AlmaKalamazoo, MIW 14–13[30]
November 1at AdrianAdrian, MIL 3–284,000[14]
  • *Non-conference game

Alma
1980 Alma Scots football
ConferenceMichigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Record2–7 (1–4 MIAA)
Head coach

The 1980 Alma Scots football team represented Alma College of Alma, Michigan. In their 10th year under head coach Phil Brooks, the Scots compiled a 2–7 record (1–4 against MIAA opponents), tied for fifth place in the MIAA, and were outscored by a total of 174 to 116.[31]

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 6Grand Rapids JC*Alma, MIL 13–20
September 13at Illinois College*Jacksonville, ILW 19–7[18]
September 20vs. Michigan Tech*
L 10–14[32]
September 27at Ferris State*Big Rapids, MIL 16–24[9]
October 4AdrianAlma, MIL 3–31[10]
October 11at OlivetOlivet, MIL 24–342,500[25]
October 18HopeAlma, MIL 6–23[12]
October 25at KalamazooKalamazoo, MIL 13–14[30]
November 1AlbionAlma, MIW 12–7[26]
  • *Non-conference game

References
  1. "1980 MIAA Football Standings & Stats" (PDF). Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
  2. "Lakeview's Gillette among Olivet, Albion all-league gridders". Battle Creek Enquirer and News. November 7, 1980. p. C1 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Adrian Completes First Perfect Football Season". The Herald-Palladium. Associated Press. November 3, 1980. p. 26 – via Newspapers.com.
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  17. Bill McGraw (September 7, 1980). "Grand Valley snuffs out Hope in last seconds". Detroit Free Press. p. 5C – via Newspapers.com.
  18. "Britons win, 21-14; Comets tumble, 31-6". Battle Creek Enquirer and News. September 14, 1980. p. C3 – via Newspapers.com.
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  21. "Albion, Olivet lose, drop to third place". Battle Creek Enquirer and News. October 26, 1980. p. C3 – via Newspapers.com.
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  23. "Albion Yearly Results". College Football Data Warehouse. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
  24. "Phillips debut is spoiled". The Northwestern. September 8, 1980. p. 24 – via Newspapers.com.
  25. "Albion rolls on; Olivet holds on". Battle Creek Enquirer and News. October 12, 1980. p. C3 – via Newspapers.com.
  26. "Alma 12, Albion 7". Detroit Free Press. November 2, 1980. p. 8H – via Newspapers.com.
  27. Steve Morse (September 7, 1980). "Franklin QB spoils Lynch's first game". The Battle Creek Enquirer and News. pp. C1, C3 – via Newspapers.com.
  28. "Olivet gives Lynch first victory". The Battle Creek Enquirer and News. September 28, 1980. p. C3 – via Newspapers.com.
  29. "Kalamazoo Yearly Results". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on September 7, 2015. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  30. "Kalamazoo 14, Alma 13". Battle Creek Enquirer and News. October 26, 1980. p. C3 – via Newspapers.com.
  31. "Alma Yearly Results". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on September 6, 2015. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  32. Bill McGraw (September 21, 1980). "Michigan Tech wins in Dome". Detroit Free Press. p. 5G – via Newspapers.com.
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