1962 Michigan Wolverines football team

Schedule

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Game summaries

Nebraska

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On September 29, Michigan opened its 1962 season with a 25–13 loss to Nebraska before a crowd of 70,287 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It was Bob Devaney's second game as head coach at Nebraska. It was also Michigan's first non-conference loss since 1959.

Neither team scored in the first quarter, as Bill Dodd of Michigan missed a field goal from the 10-yard line and then failed to convert on fourth down and a yard from the Nebraska 33-yard line. Nebraska took a 7–0 lead in the second quarter on a 70-yard drive ending in an 11-yard touchdown run by Stuewe. Michigan responded with a 61-yard touchdown drive with Dave Glinka scoring on an eight-yard run on fourth down. Michigan went ffor a two-point conversion, but Glinka's pass was incomplete. Nebraska led, 7–6, at halftime.

On the first drive of the second half, Michigan gained only one yard and was forced to punt. After the punt, Nebraska drove 81 yards and scored on a two-yard run by Bill "Thunder" Thornton (kick blocked by Jim Conley). After a fumble by Dave Raimey, the Cornhuskers drove 28 yard, scoring on a five-yard touchdown run by quarterback Dennis Claridge (pass for two-point conversion failed). In the fourth quarter, Michigan narrowed Nebraska's lead to six points on a 65-yard drive ending with a four-yard touchdown run by Dick Rindfuss (extra point by Bob Timberlake). Nebraska responded with a 75-yard drive ending with a 16-yard touchdown run by Thornton (two-point conversion failed).

Dennis Claridge led Nebraska with 131 rushing yards.

Michigan used four quarterbacks (Dave Glinka, Bob Chandler, Frosty Evashevski, and Bob Timberlake) who combined to completed eight passes.

Army

On October 6, Michigan defeated No. 10 Army by a 17–7 before a crowd of 70,749 at Michigan Stadium. The Wolverines intercepted four Army passes and gave up only four Army completions. Jack Strobel scored Michigan's first touchdown on a one-yard run in the first quarter. Dave Raimey scored the Wolverines' second touchdown in the third quarter. Bob Timberlake added a 25-yard field goal and two extra points. Carl Stichweh scored for Army on 73-yard punt return in the fourth quarter. Michigan totaled 276 rushing yards in the game while holding Army to 92 rushing yards.

Michigan State

On October 13, Michigan lost to Michigan State, 28–0, before a crowd of 77,501 at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan. It was the Spartans' fourth consecutive victory over the Wolverines. Sherman Lewis scored three touchdowns and a two-point conversion, but the Spartans' point tally might have been far greater had they not turned the ball over seven times (five fumbles and two interceptions). The Spartans tallied 459 yards of total offense while allowing only 112 yards by the Wolverines.

Purdue

On October 20, Michigan lost to Purdue, 37–0, at Ross–Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana. It was the worst defeat suffered by a Michigan football team in 27 years, since losing, 40–0, to Minnesota in 1935. Purdue tallied 200 rushing yards and 212 passing yards. Michigan tallied only 43 rushing yards and 54 passing yards.

Minnesota

On October 27, Michigan lost to Minnesota, 17–0, before a homecoming crowd of 65,484 in Ann Arbor. It was the third consecutive game in which the Wolverines were shut out by a Big Ten opponent. It was the first time the program had ben shut out in three consecutive games since 1935. The Wolverines gained only 50 yards (96 passing yards and negative 46 rushing yards) on 66 plays against Minnesota.

Wisconsin

On November 3, Michigan lost to Wisconsin, 34–12, before a crowd of 53,789 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor. After the Wolverines had been shut out for 13 straight quarters, Michigan's Dave Raimey scored two touchdowns in the first quarter. The Wolverines led, 13–7, at the end of the first quarter, but the Wolverines were outscored, 27–0, in the remainder of the game. Wisconsin quarterback Ron Vander Kelen, who was selected as the 1962 Chicago Tribune Silver Football winner, completed 17 of 25 passes for 202 yards and rushed for 59 yards. Pat Richter caught seven passes for 104 yards. Michigan gained only nine yards in the second half.

Illinois

On November 10, Michigan defeated Illinois by a 14–10 before a crowd of 49,756 at Michigan Stadium. The Illini scored 10 points in the second quarter to take a 10–0 lead at halftime. Michigan converted only three first downs in the first half. In the third quarter, Dave Raimey led the Wolverines down the field on a drive capped by a four-yard touchdown pass from Bob Chandler to Bob Timberlake. Michigan attempted a two-point conversion but Chandler was tackled while trying to pass. On the next Illinois drive, Michigan end Ben Farabee intercepted an Illinois pass and returned it to the one-yard line. Chandler ran one yard for the go-ahead touchdown. The Wolverines completed the scoring with a two-point conversion on a pass from Chandler to Harvey Champman. Illinois' final two drives also ended in turnovers: a Tom Keating interception and a Jim Green fumble recovery.

Iowa

On November 17, Michigan lost, 28–14, to Iowa before a crowd of 52,880 at Iowa Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. It was the first time a Michigan team lost at Iowa Stadium.

Michigan led, 14–7 in the second quarter on two short touchdown runs by Dave Raimey. With a minute and a half remaining in the first half, Paul Krause returned a punt 82 yards for a touchdown.

The score remained tied at 14–14 with three minutes remaining in the game. At the 2:51 mark, Iowa quarterback Matt Szykowny connected with Sammie Harris for a 47-yard touchdown pass to put Iowa ahead. On the first play of the ensuing drive, Michigan quarterback Bob Chandler threw a pass that was intercepted by Earl McQuiston at Michigan's 25-yard line and returned to the 13. Iowa scored four plays later on a pass from Bob Wallace to Dick Turici with 45 seconds remaining.

Iowa out-gained Michigan by 278 rushing yards to 153. Iowa's Larry Ferguson led the way 153 yards on 20 carries. Iowa's defense intercepted three Michigan passes.

Ohio State

On November 24, Michigan lost, 28–0, to Ohio State on national television and before a crowd of 82,349 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State coach Woody Hayes ran his traditional "three yards and a cloud of dust" offense, as the Buckeyes racked up 330 rushing yards and only seven passing yards. The mainstay of the Buckeyes' offense was senior fullback Dave Francis, who carried the ball 30 times for 186 yards and two touchdowns. Michigan's offense was held to 74 rushing yards and 68 passing yards. Joe Falls in the Detroit Free Press described Ohio State's offense as "awfully dull . . . but awfully deadly", "tromping on people for years – with pure, simple, bone-shattering, teeth-jarring power."

The Wolverines concluded the season with a 2–7 record, the worst for a Michigan team since the 1936 team went 1–7.

Statistical leaders

Michigan's individual statistical leaders for the 1962 season include those listed below.

Rushing

Passing

Receiving

Kickoff returns

Punt returns

Personnel

Letter winners

The following players won varsity letters for their participation on the 1962 football team. Players who started at least four games are shown with their names in bold.

• Mel Anthony, 5'11", 195 pounds, sophomore, Cincinnati - fullback
• Donald Blanchard, 6'3", 233 pounds, junior, Sturgis, MI
• Bob Brown, 6'5", 226 pounds, senior, Kalamazoo, MI – started 6 games at left end
• Robert Chandler, 6'3", 199 pounds, junior, LaGrange, IL – started 2 games at quarterback
• Harvey Chapman, 5'11", 180 pounds, junior, Farmington Hills, MI – started 3 games at right halfback, 1 game at left halfback
• Jim Conley, 6'3", 193 pounds, sophomore, Springdale, PA – started 3 games at left end
• Bill Dodd, 5'11", 203 pounds, junior, Virden, IL – started 4 games at fullback
• Forest Evashevski Jr., 6'0", 182 pounds, junior, Iowa City, IA - quarterback
• Ben Farabee, 6'2", 201 pounds, sophomore, Holland, MI - end
• Dave Glinka, 6'0", 194 pounds, senior, Toledo, OH – started 1 game at quarterback
• Jim Green, 6'1", 212 pounds, sophomore, Trenton, MI – started 3 games at center
• Richard Hahn, 6'0", 195 pounds, sophomore, Norton Village, OH - guard
• Edward Hood, 5'9", 175 pounds, senior, Detroit - halfback
• Dennis Jones, 6'2", 191 pounds, sophomore, Worthington, OH - halfback
• Tom Keating, 6'3", 206 pounds, junior, Chicago – started 8 games at left tackle
• Ron Kocan, 5'11", 203 pounds, senior Sharpsville, PA – started 3 games at right end
• David Kovacevich, 5'10", 203 pounds, junior, Chicago - guard
• John Kowalik, 5'10", 181 pounds, senior, Detroit - halfback
• Dave Kurtz, 6'0", 204 pounds, junior, Toledo, OH – started 8 games at right guard
• Bill Laskey, 6'1", 206 pounds, sophomore, Milan, MI – started 5 games at right end
• Gerald Mader, 6'3", 217 pounds, sophomore, Chicago - tackle
• John Marcum, 6'0", 205 pounds, junior, Monroe, MI – started 1 game at right guard
• John Minko, 6'1", 226 pounds, senior, Connellsville, PA – started 9 games at left guard
• William Muir, 6'0", 200 pounds, junior, Cuyahoga Falls, OH – started 4 games at center
• Joe O'Donnell, 6'2", 219 pounds, senior, Milan, MI – started 9 games at right tackle
• Lou Pavloff, 6'0", 210 pounds, senior, Hazel Park, MI – started 1 game at center
• Tom Prichard, 5'10", 180 pounds, junior, Marion, OH – started 3 games at left halfback
• Dave Raimey, 5'10", 195 pounds, senior, Dayton, OH – started 4 games at right halfback
• Dick Rindfuss, 6'1", 188 pounds, sophomore, Niles, OH – started 2 games at right halfback
• Richard Schram, 6'1", 220 pounds, senior, Jackson, MI - tackle
• Arnie Simkus, 6'4", 225 pounds, sophomore, Detroit - tackle
• Wayne Sparkman, 5'11", 189 pounds, junior, Plymouth, MI – started 5 games at fullback
• Jack Strobel, 5'9", 175 pounds, junior, Maywood, IL – started 3 games at left halfback
• Dick Szymanski, 5'10", 187 pounds, senior, Toledo, OH – started 1 game at center
• Bob Timberlake, 6'4", 200 pounds, sophomore, Franklin, OH – started 6 games at quarterback, 2 games at left halfback
• Jim Ward, 6'1", 196 pounds, senior, Imlay City, MI – started 1 game at right end
• Paul Woodward, 6'2", 221 pounds, junior, Cincinnati - tackle
• John Yanz, 6'2", 201 pounds, junior, Chicago - end

Non-letter winners

• John Houtman, 6'4", 229 pounds, senior, Adrian, MI – started 1 game at left tackle

Freshmen

• Tom Cecchini, 6'0", 195 pounds, freshman, Detroit - center
• Jack Clancy, 6'1", 190 pounds, freshman, Detroit - quarterback
• Jeffrey Hoyne, 6'1", 195 pounds, freshman, Chicago - end
• Bill Keating, 6'1", 220 pounds, freshman, Chicago - tackle
• Tom Mack, 6'3", 220 pounds, freshman, Buyrus, OH - end
• John Rowser, 6'0", 175 pounds, freshman, Detroit - halfback
• Stephen C. Smith, 6'5" 230 pounds, freshman, Park Ridge, IL - end
• Dick Sygar, 5'11", 176 pounds, freshman, Niles, OH - halfback
• Bill Yearby, 6'3", 220 pounds, freshman, Detroit - tackle

Coaching staff

• Head coach: Bump Elliott
• Assistant coaches: :* Don Dufek, Sr. - freshmen coach :* Henry Fonde - backfield coach :* Jack Fouts - interior line coach :* Bob Hollway - line coach :* Jack Nelson - ends coach
• Trainer: Jim Hunt
• Manager: Anthony Klain

Awards and honors

• Captain: Bob Brown
• Most Valuable Player: Dave Raimey
• Meyer Morton Award: John Minko
• John Maulbetsch Award: Bob Timberlake

References

References

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2. "1962 Football Team". University of Michigan, Bentley Historical Library.
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5. Joe Falls. (October 7, 1962). "Spartans, U-M Rebound -- but Good! Army Easy for Wolverines, 17-7". Detroit Free Press.
6. Bob Pille. (October 14, 1962). "Spartans Put the Blast on 'M', 28-0". Detroit Free Press.
7. Joe Falls. (October 21, 1962). "Wolverines Fizzle: Purdue Rakes Over 'M', 37-0". Detroit Free Press.
8. Lyall Smith. (October 28, 1962). "U-M Shut Out 3rd Time, 17-0". Detroit Free Press.
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13. Tom Webber. (September 30, 1962). "Nebraska Stuns 'M' 25-13: Wolverines Drop Season's Opener". The Michigan Daily.
14. Dave Andrews. (November 27, 1962). "Buckeyes Crush Wolverines In Finale". The Michigan Daily.
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