John H. Rice (American football)

John H. Rice was an American football coach, college administrator, and professor. He served as the athletic director and head football coach at Alma College in 1897.

John H. Rice
Playing career
1896Wisconsin
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1897Alma
Head coaching record
Overall4–2

Early life and education

Rice attended Lake Forest University, and graduated in 1895 with a Bachelor of Arts degree.[1] He then pursued postgraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin, where he played on the varsity football and baseball teams.[2] He graduated from Wisconsin in 1896.[1]

Administrative and coaching career

In 1897, Alma College in Alma, Michigan hired Rice as its director of athletics and to handle coaching duties.[3] At Alma, he also served as a professor of physical training, rhetoric, and general history.[3][4] Rice coached the football team during the 1897 season. Before the season, the Detroit Free Press wrote that it "expected Alma's good record will be continued" under Rice.[2] The team amassed a record of 4–2.[5] Rice left Alma after the 1897–98 academic year.[6]

Head coaching record
Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Alma Maroon and Cream (Independent) (1897)
1897 Alma 4–2
Alma: 4–2
Total:4–2

References
  1. The Bulletin, p. 10, Allen Memorial Art Museum, Alma College, 1901.
  2. FORTY PER CENT LARGER. ATTENDANCE AT ALMA BEATS LAST YEAR'S ENROLLMENT., Detroit Free Press, September 19, 1897.
  3. Within our Bounds: A Centennial History of Alma College, p. 156, The College, 1986.
  4. The Bulletin, p. 36.
  5. DeLassus, David. "Alma Coaching Records". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on November 21, 2010. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
  6. Within our Bounds: A Centennial History of Alma College, p. 157.
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