1969 Michigan Wolverines football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1969 Michigan Wolverines football 1901-94 Michigan Wolverines Primary Logo.png Big Ten Conference Big Ten 8 9 8–3 6–1 Bo Schembechler 1st Jim Young 1st Jim Mandich Jim Mandich Michigan Stadium Big Ten co-champion Rose Bowl L Lost 3–10 vs. USC The 1969 Michigan Wolverines football team was an American football team that represented the University of Michigan in the 1969 Big Ten Conference football season. In their first year under head coach Bo Schembechler, the Wolverines compiled an 8–3 record (6–1 Big Ten), played in the 1970 Rose Bowl, and finished the season ranked No. 9 in the final AP poll and No. 8 in the final UPI poll. The 1969 Michigan vs. Ohio State football game was considered one of the biggest upsets in college football history, as Ohio State came into the game with a 22-game winning streak and the No. 1 ranking in the polls. Michigan intercepted six Ohio State passes and defeated the Buckeyes, 24–12, in front of a crowd of 103,588 at Michigan Stadium to win the Big Ten Conference's berth in the 1970 Rose Bowl. The game was also the first in a series that came to be known as "The Ten Year War". Bo Schembechler suffered a heart attack the night before the 1970 Rose Bowl game against an undefeated (but once tied) USC team. The Wolverines lost the Rose Bowl in a defensive struggle by a score of 10–3. Team captain and tight end Jim Mandich was selected as the team's most valuable player and as a first-team All-American. Defensive back Tom Curtis was also selected as a first-team All-American. Six members of the team received first-team honors on the 1969 All-Big Ten Conference football team: Mandich at tight end; Curtis at defensive back; Dan Dierdorf at tackle; Guy Murdock at center; Billy Taylor at running back; and Marty Huff at linebacker. Thirteen members of the 1969 team went on to play professional football, and four players (Mandich, Curtis, Dierdorf and offensive guard Reggie McKenzie) were inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Schedule 1969 AP Eastern September 20 w y Vanderbilt Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI 42–14 70,183 September 27 w y 20 Washington Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI ABC 45–7 49,684 October 4 l y 13 Missouri 9 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI 17–40 64,476 October 11 w Purdue 9 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI 31–20 80,411 October 18 l y 13 Michigan State Spartan Stadium East Lansing, MI rivalry 12–23 79,368 October 25 w y Minnesota Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN Little Brown Jug 35–9 44,028 November 1 w y 20 Wisconsin Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI 35–7 60,438 November 8 w y 18 Illinois Memorial Stadium Champaign, IL rivalry 57–0 35,270 November 15 w y 14 Iowa Iowa Stadium Iowa City, IA 51–6 45,981 November 22 w 12 Ohio State 1 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI The Game ABC 24–12 103,588 January 1, 1970 l y y 7 USC 5 Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA Rose Bowl NBC 3–10 103,878 Season summary Preseason The 1968 Michigan team compiled an 8–2 record (6–1 Big Ten), finished second in the Big Ten, and was ranked No. 12 in the final AP Poll.1968 Football Team University of Michigan, Bentley Historical Library December 28, 2019 https://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/football/fbteam/1968fbt.htm The season ended with a humiliating 50–14 loss to Ohio State on November 23, 1968. On December 25, the Detroit Free Press reported that Michigan was searching for a new head coach and that Bump Elliott's resignation was imminent.U-M Shopping as Bump Moves Up Detroit Free Press December 25, 1968 1D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8595055/um_shopping_as_bump_moves_up/ Newspapers.com The following day, Michigan athletic director Don Canham hired Bo Schembechler, the 39-year-old head coach at Miami of Ohio, to take over as the Wolverines' head coach. Schembechler had played football at Miami under Woody Hayes and compiled a 40-16-3 record in six seasons as Miami's head coach.U-M Picks Miami of Ohio Grid Coach Detroit Free Press George Cantor December 27, 1968 1D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8595205/um_picks_miami_of_ohio_grid_coach/ Newspapers.com Schembechler brought the core of his coaching staff with him from Miami, including Jim Young, Gary Moeller, Larry Smith, Jerry Hanlon, Chuck Stobart, and Dick Hunter.Bo to Import His Old Staff From Miami Detroit Free Press January 8, 1969 1D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41321939/bo_to_import_his_old_staff_from_miami/ Newspapers.com Schembechler also retained three assistants from Bump Elliott's coaching staff: George Mans, Frank Maloney, and Bob Shaw.Bo Aligns Coaching Team Detroit Free Press January 11, 1969 12H https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41322305/bo_aligns_coaching_team/ One of the principal challenges facing the new coaching staff was finding a replacement for 1968 All-American running back Ron Johnson. The leading candidates were Glenn Doughty and Billy Taylor, two sophomores with zero minutes of game experience at the college level.U-M Racing the Clock Detroit Free Press Curt Sylvester August 27, 1969 1D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41322668/um_racing_the_clock/ Newspapers.com Another change in 1969 was the removal of Michigan Stadium's natural grass and the installation of 3M's "Tartan Turf" playing surface, purchased at a cost of a quarter of a million dollars.Turf might stay greener, but where's sweet smell? The Michigan Daily September 5, 1969 1 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754159/77 Bentley Historical LibraryTartan Turf puzzles trainer The Michigan Daily Phil Hertz September 10, 1969 9 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754159/113 Bentley Historical Library Veterans from the 1968 team who returned in 1969 included end Jim Mandich, defensive back Tom Curtis, offensive tackle Dan Dierdorf, middle guard Henry Hill, and fullback Garvie Craw.1969 Michigan Football Roster Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan December 3, 2017 https://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/rosters/search.php?data=football&year_option=equals&year=1969&sortby=lastname%2C+firstname%2C+year&find=FIND On September 4, 1969, coach Schembechler announced that Jim Mandich had been elected team captain. Mandich called it "the greatest honor of my life."Mandich to captain Wolverines The Michigan Daily September 5, 1969 11 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754159/75 Bentley Historical Library Vanderbilt Week 1: Vanderbilt at Michigan Vanderbilt Michigan 0 0 7 7 7 7 0 28 September 20 Ann Arbor, MI 70,183 yes 1 MICH Garvie Craw 1-yard run (Frank Titas kick) MICH 7–0 2 MICH Glenn Doughty 80-yard run (Titas kick) MICH 14–0 3 VAND Matthews 1-yard run (Wolins kick) MICH 14–7 4 MICH Don Moorhead 2-yard run (Titas kick) MICH 21–7 4 MICH Ralph Huff 31-yard blocked punt return (Titas kick) MICH 28–7 4 MICH Moorhead 1-yard run (Titas kick) MICH 35–7 4 VAND Valput 2-yard run (Wolins kick) MICH 35–14 4 MICH Eric Federico 5-yard run (Titas kick) MICH 42–14 yes alt=A black and white photograph of a man kneeling with a phone to his ear|left|thumb|Coach Schembechler during the game versus Vanderbilt On September 20, 1969, Michigan played its first game under new head coach Bo Schembechler. The Wolverines defeated Vanderbilt, 42–14, at Michigan Stadium. Garvie Craw capped a 71-yard drive with a one-yard touchdown run in the first quarter, and Glenn Doughty ran 80 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter. Michigan led, 14-0, at halftime. In the fourth quarter, Mike Keller blocked a Vanderbilt punt, and Marty Huff returned the ball 31 yards for a touchdown. On the next Vanderbilt drive, Tom Curtis intercepted a pass and returned it 45 yards to set up quarterback Don Moorhead's second rushing touchdown. Michigan led, 14-7, at the end of the third quarter, then scored 28 points in the fourth. On defense, Michigan held Vanderbilt to 55 rushing yards.Wolverines smash defenseless Vanderbilt, 42-14 The Michigan Daily Jim Forrester September 21, 1969 1, 9 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754159/195 Bentley Historical Library Michigan rushed for 367 yards (209 in the first half) and passed for only 42. Doughty led the way with 138 rushing yards on 15 carries, and Moorhead added 103 yards on 11 carries. Jim Mandich caught two passes to move into second place on Michigan's all-time receptions list with 71....and Wolverines Bomb Vandy, 42-14 Detroit Free Press Curt Sylvester September 21, 1969 1D, 5D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41189236/and_wolverines_bomb_vandy_4214/ Newspapers.com In his first post-game press conference, Schembechler noted: "We're not a fancy ball club. Secondly, when you can punch the football down their throats, that's what you should do." Quarterback Don Moorhead added: "That's Bo's offense -- just basic stuff. We stick it to 'em. It's what he calls grinding meat." After the game, a crowd of 12,000 participated in a post-game, anti-war rally on The Diag. David Dellinger, one of the Chicago Eight, was the main speaker at the rally.12,000 join peace march The Michigan Daily September 21, 1969 1 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754159/195 Bentley Historical Library Washington Week 2: Washington at Michigan Washington 0 0 7 0 Michigan 6 6 12 21 September 27 Ann Arbor, MI 49,684 ABC yes Q1 MICH Jim Mandich 9-yard pass from Don Moorhead (kick failed) MICH 6–0 Q2 MICH Moorhead 5-yard run (run failed) MICH 12–0 Q3 MICH Moorhead 1-yard run (run failed) MICH 18–0 Q3 MICH Moorhead 9-yard run (run failed) MICH 24–0 Q3 WASH Kennamer 7-yard pass from Hanzlik (Volbrecht kick) MICH 24–7 Q4 MICH Glenn Doughty 19-yard run (Frank Titas kick) MICH 31–7 Q4 MICH Garvie Craw 1-yard run (Tim Killian kick) MICH 38–7 Q4 MICH Bill Harris 59-yard pass from Jim Betts (Killian kick) MICH 45–7 yes On September 27, 1969, Michigan defeated Washington, 45–7, before a Michigan Stadium crowd of 49,684—the lowest attendance for a Michigan home game since 1963. In the first quarter, Jim Mandich scored on a six-yard pass from Don Moorhead, but the kick for extra point failed. Moorhead scored on a five-yard run off a broken play in the second quarter, and Moorhead's run for two-point conversion failed. Michigan led, 12-0, at halftime. Moorhead ran for two additional touchdowns in the third quarter, and runs for two-point conversions failed each time. Michigan added three touchdowns in the fourth quarter, including a 59-yard pass from Jim Betts to Bill Harris.Wolverines Crush Washington, 45-7 Detroit Free Press Curt Sylvester September 29, 1969 1C, 7C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41191304/wolverines_crush_washington_457/ Newspapers.com Michigan totaled 581 yards of total offense (362 rushing, 219 passing), breaking a Michigan single-game record of 531 yards set in 1943. Glenn Doughty and Moorhead led the team on offense. Doughty rushed for 191 yards on 29 carries. Moorhead rushed for 128 yards and completed 14 of 19 passes for 160 yards.Gridders bust Huskies, 45-7 The Michigan Daily September 28, 1969 1, 9 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754159/255 Bentley Historical Library After the game, Schembechler explained his increased reliance on the passing game: "Washington is a very tough inside team. We felt we had to go wide and throw the football." On defense, Tom Curtis and Barry Pierson intercepted two passes each. Missouri Week 3: Missouri at Michigan Missouri Michigan 0 24 0 16 3 0 14 0 October 4 Ann Arbor, MI 64,476 yes 1 MICH Tim Killian, 40-yard field goal MICH 3–0 2 MIZZ Henry Brown 26-yard field goal TIE 3–3 2 MIZZ McBride 2-yard run (Brown kick) MIZZ 10–3 2 MIZZ Jon Staggers 1-yard run (Brown kick) MIZZ 17–3 2 MISS McBride 1-yard run (Brown kick) MIZZ 24–3 3 MICH Garvie Craw 1-yard run (Titas kick) MIZZ 24–10 3 MICH Craw 1-yard run (Titas kick) MIZZ 31–17 3 MIZZ Brown 24-yard field goal MIZZ 34–17 3 MIZZ Joe Moore 42-yard run (Brown kick) MIZZ 41–17 4 MIZZ Steve Kenemore 8-yard pass from Roper (kick failed) MIZZ 47–17 yes On October 4, 1969, Michigan, ranked No. 11 in the Coaches Poll, lost to Dan Devine's No. 9 Missouri Tigers by a 40–17 score before a crowd of 64,476 at Michigan Stadium. On offense, Michigan was limited to 82 rushing yards and 99 passing yards. Starting running back Glenn Doughty had 72 rushing yards on 22 carries but suffered an ankle injury. Quarterback Don Moorhead totaled minus 22 rushing yards. The Wolverines were also stymied by mistakes, as they turned the ball over five times on four fumbles and an interception. They also had a punt blocked, gave up seven quarterback sacks, and were penalized 11 times for 78 yards.Yipes! U-M, Spartans Lose: Mizzou Stuns Wolverines, 40-17 Detroit Free Press October 5, 1969 1C, 6C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41337154/yipes_um_spartans_lose_mizzou_stuns/ Newspapers.comMichigan fumbles game away The Michigan Daily Joel Block October 5, 1969 1 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754159/309 Bentley Historical Library After the game, coach Schembechler said: "You can't turn the ball over time and again, time and again, and win football games. That was the worst performance by one of my teams in years -- and I haven't had a punt blocked in six years. . . . I didn't know what one looked like."'Worst My Team Has Looked In Years' -- Bo Detroit Free Press Jack Berry October 5, 1969 6C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41337558/worst_my_team_has_looked_in_years/ Newspapers.com Purdue Week 4: Purdue at Michigan Purdue 0 14 0 6 Michigan 7 7 10 7 October 11 Ann Arbor, MI 80,411 yes Q1 MICH Glenn Doughty 6-yard run (Frank Titas kick) MICH 7–0 Q2 MICH Garvie Craw 4-yard run (Titas kick) MICH 14–0 Q2 PUR Mike Phipps 1-yard run (Jones kick) MICH 14–7 Q2 PUR Ashley Bell 6-yard pass from Phipps (Jones kick) MICH 14–14 Q3 MICH Tim Killian 32-yard field goal MICH 17–14 Q3 MICH Don Moorhead 1-yard run (Titas kick) MICH 24–14 Q4 MICH Jim Mandich 4-yard pass (Titas kick) MICH 31–14 Q4 PUR Scott Clayton 2-yard pass from Phipps (run failed) MICH 31–20 yes On October 11, 1969, Michigan, unranked after its loss to Missouri, upset previously unbeaten No. 9 Purdue, 31–20, before a crowd of 80,411 at Michigan Stadium. Michigan had previously lost five games in a row against the Boilermakers dating back to 1962.Ah! U-M 31, Purdue 20 Detroit Free Press Curt Sylvester October 12, 1969 1C, 5C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41306690/ah_um_31_purdue_20/ Newspapers.com On offense, Michigan struggled on the ground, gaining a season low 123 net rushing yards (50 by Billy Taylor, 41 by Glenn Doughty). Doughty re-injured his right ankle in the third quarter, opening the door for Billy Taylor to take over as Michigan's No 1 running back in the second half of the season. Quarterback Don Moorhead picked up the slack, completing 15 of 25 passes for 247 yards. Tight end Jim Mandich caught 10 of Moorhead's passes for 156 yards and a touchdown. Purdue outgained Michigan by a total of 416 yards to 370. Purdue quarterback Mike Phipps came into the game as the national leader in total offense and a leading candidate for the Heisman Trophy. He rushed for a touchdown and completed 22 of 44 passes for 250 yards and two touchdowns. Purdue fullback John Bullock also stood out with 84 rushing yards and 81 receiving yards. However, Michigan's defense intercepted four of Phipps' passes (three by Marty Huff, one by Tom Curtis) and recovered three Purdue fumbles (one of the fumbles by Phipps).Wolverines strip Purdue's glitter, 31-20 The Michigan Daily October 12, 1969 1, 9 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754159/363 Bentley Historical Library The game also featured Bo Schembechler's first major run-in with Big Ten Conference officials. When Michigan's middle guard Henry Hill assisted an injured teammate (Cecil Pryor) off the field, an official thought Hill was being illegally substituted into the game and threw a flag. Schembechler rushed onto the field to confront the official and was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct. The dual penalties gave Purdue the ball at Michigan's one-yard line, setting up the first Purdue touchdown.Refs throw flag, book at Wolverines The Michigan Daily Joel Block October 12, 1969 9 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754159/371 Bentley Historical Library Michigan State Week 5: Michigan at Michigan State Michigan Michigan State 0 3 7 2 0 16 7 0 October 18 East Lansing, MI 79,368 yes 2 MICH Tim Killian 29-yard field goal MICH 3–0 2 MSU Don Highsmith 2-yard run (Gary Boyce kick) MSU 7–3 2 MSU Bill Triplett 10-yard run (Boyce kick) MSU 14–3 2 MSU Safety (Glenn Doughty downed ball in end zone) MSU 16–3 3 MSU Highsmith 3-yard run (Boyce kick) MSU 23–3 3 MICH Doughty 7-yard run (Titas kick) MSU 23–10 4 MICH Safety (Pat Miller stepped out of end zone) MSU 23–12 yes On October 18, 1969, Michigan lost to Duffy Daugherty's Michigan State Spartans by a 23–12 score in front of a crowd of 79,368 in East Lansing. Led by halfback Don Highsmith (134 rushing yards and two touchdowns on a Big Ten record 30 carries) and quarterback Bill Triplett (143 rushing yards and a touchdown on 18 carries), the Spartans outgained the Wolverines on the ground by totals of 348 yards to 176. On being told after the game that his team had allowed 348 rushing yards, coach Schembechler replied: "That's terrible . . you can't win a football game that way, not unless you're scoring 30 or 40 points."'Just Played Poorly' -- Bo Detroit Free Press October 19, 1969 1C, 4C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41344004/um_vs_msu/ Newspapers.com Forced to throw after Michigan State took a 23–3 lead, Michigan quarterback Don Moorhead completed 13 of 35 passes for 164 yards. Tight end Jim Mandich caught nine of Moorhead's passes for 118 yards. Glenn Doughty rushed for 89 yards and a touchdown on 26 carries, but he also fumbled for an 11-yard loss, missed a block leading to a quarterback sack, and was tagged with a safety after he caught a kickoff at the one-yard line, stepped back into the end zone, and downed the ball for what he thought was a touchback. In the fourth quarter, Spartan punter Pat Miller took an intentional safety rather than punting from the end zone.It's MSU, 23-12! Win over U-M Revives Rose Bowl Hopes Detroit Free Press Jack Saylor October 19, 1969 1C, 4C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41340685/its_msu_2312_win_over_um_revives/ Newspapers.comState romps to 23-12 victory The Michigan Daily Andy Barbas October 19, 1969 1, 11 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754159/419 Bentley Historical Library Minnesota Week 6: Michigan at Minnesota Michigan Minnesota 0 7 14 14 3 6 0 0 October 25 Minneapolis 44,028 yes 1 MINN Jeff Nygren 35-yard field goal MINN 3–0 2 MICH Billy Taylor 8-yard pass from Don Moorhead (Frank Titas kick) MICH 7–3 2 MINN Mel Anderson 42-yard field goal MICH 7–6 2 MINN Anderson 37-yard field goal MINN 9–7 3 MICH Taylor 3-yard run (Titas kick) MICH 14–9 3 MICH Taylor 1-yard run (Titas kick) MICH 21–9 4 MICH Moorhead 6-yard run (Titas kick) MICH 28–9 4 MICH Lance Scheffler 10-yard run (Titas kick) MICH 35–9 yes On October 25, 1969, Michigan defeated Minnesota, 35–9, in the annual Little Brown Jug game, played before a crowd of 44,028 in Minneapolis. Michigan's offense sputtered in the first half, as Ted Killian missed two field goal attempts, and the Wolverines trailed, 9–7, at halftime. The Wolverines rebounded in the second half, scoring 28 unanswered points. With Glenn Doughty sidelined due to ankle and thigh injuries, Billy Taylor started his first game as Michigan's tailback. Taylor totaled 151 rushing yards on 31 carries and scored Michigan's first three touchdowns. Quarterback Don Moorhead had 61 rushing yards and a touchdown and completed eight of 12 passes for 92 yards. Michigan totaled 285 rushing yards and 103 passing yards. On defense, the Wolverines limited the Gophers to 75 rushing yards, 182 passing yards, and three field goals, and intercepted two Minnesota passes. Middle guard Henry Hill led the defense with eight solo tackles and three assists.M Wins 'Must' Game: Taylor Rips Gophers, 35-9 Detroit Free Press Curt Sylvester October 26, 1969 1C, 5C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41313493/m_wins_must_game_taylor_rips/ Newspapers.comMichigan rekindles bid for roses, 35-9 The Michigan Daily Joel Block October 26, 1969 1, 7 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754159/473 Bentley Historical Library After the game, coach Schembechler called the game "our greatest win of the year." Wisconsin Week 7: Wisconsin at Michigan Wisconsin Michigan 0 0 7 0 14 21 0 0 November 1 Ann Arbor, MI 60,438 yes 1 MICH Billy Taylor 37-yard run (Frank Titas kick) MICH 7–0 1 MICH Taylor 51-yard run (Titas kick) MICH 14–0 2 MICH Garvie Craw 1-yard run (Titas kick) MICH 21–0 2 MICH Barry Pierson 51-yard punt return (Titas kick) MICH 28–0 2 MICH Jim Mandich 12-yard pass from Don Moorhead (Titas kick) MICH 35–0 3 WISC Crooks 30-yard run (Jaeger kick) MICH 35–7 yes On November 1, 1969, Michigan defeated Wisconsin, 35–7, in the rain before a homecoming crowd of 60,438 at Michigan Stadium. Michigan scored all of its 35 points in the first half. Billy Taylor, playing in place of the injured Glenn Doughty, rushed for 142 yards, including touchdown runs of 37 and 51 yards in the first quarter. In the second quarter, Barry Pierson added a 51-yard punt return, Tom Curtis intercepted a pass at Michigan's eight-yard line and returned it 27 yards, and Jim Mandich scored on a 12-yard pass from Don Moorhead.35-Pt. Half Keeps M in Bowl Picture Curt Sylvester Detroit Free Press November 2, 1969 1C, 5C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41223585/35pt_half_keeps_m_in_bowl_picture/ Newspapers.comWolverines dynamite Badgers, 35-7 The Michigan Daily Joel Block November 2, 1969 1, 9 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754159/527 Bentley Historical Library Illinois Week 8: Michigan at Illinois Michigan Illinois 0 23 7 27 0 0 0 0 November 8 Champaign, IL 35,270 yes 2 MICH Tim Killian 28-yard field goal MICH 3–0 2 MICH Billy Taylor 84-yard run (kick failed) MICH 9–0 2 MICH Garvie Craw 8-yard run (run failed) MICH 15–0 2 MICH Craw 1-yard run (Bill Harris pass from Don Moorhead) MICH 23–0 3 MICH Craw 1-yard run (Frank Titas kick) MICH 30–0 4 MICH Craw 5-yard pass from Jim Betts (Titas kick) MICH 37–0 4 MICH Betts 1-yard run (Titas kick) MICH 44–0 4 MICH John Gabler 13-yard pass from Betts (kick failed) MICH 50–0 4 MICH Bruce Elliott 40-yard interception return (Titas kick) MICH 57–0 yes On November 8, 1969, Michigan defeated Illinois, 57–0, before a crowd of 35,270 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. The Michigan Daily reported that the 57-point margin "the worst drubbing either school has received in this long and fabled rivalry that dates to 1898."Wolverines pound Illini, 57-0 The Michigan Daily Jim Forrester November 9, 1969 1, 9 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754159/579 Bentley Historical Library Michigan totaled 524 yards of total offense (328 rushing and 196 passing). After a scoreless first quarter, Michigan's Tim Killian kicked a 28-yard field goal in the second quarter. Tailback Billy Taylor then scored on an 84-yard touchdown run. Taylor totaled 155 yards on 13 carries, all in the first half. Fullback Garvie Craw scored four touchdowns, two in the second quarter and one each in the third and fourth quarters. After the game, coach Schembechler said: "Garvie Craw is a strong runner. His average per carry is very low, but he always has the tough yardage to get." Backup quarterback Jim Betts was responsible for three fourth-quarter touchdowns, on passes to Craw and John Gabler and the other on a quarterback sneak. Betts tallied 157 yards of total offense (106 passing yards and 51 rushing yards).Wow! U-M 57, Illinois 0: Craw Bulls Over for 4 TDs Detroit Free Press Curt Sylvester November 9, 1969 1C, 5C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41266252/wow_um_57_illinois_0_craw_bulls/ Newspapers.com Defensive back Bruce Elliott, the son of former Illinois coach Pete Elliott and a graduate of Champaign Central High School, concluded the scoring on a 40-yard interception return for a touchdown with 39 seconds remaining in the game.M's Final TD "Out of Old Elliott Mold" Detroit Free Press Curt Sylvester November 9, 1969 5C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41266730/ms_final_td_out_of_old_elliott_mold/ Newspapers.comBetts, Elliot bask in starlight The Michigan Daily November 9, 1969 9 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754159/587 Bentley Historical Library Despite the impressive win, coach Schembechler was characteristically guarded in his post-game press conference: "We didn't play well. The defense was not sharp in the first half and neither was the offense." Iowa Week 9: Michigan at Iowa Michigan Iowa 7 24 14 6 0 0 0 6 November 15 Iowa City, IA 45,981 yes 1 MICH Don Moorhead 1-yard run (Frank Titas kick) MICH 7–0 2 MICH Billy Taylor 33-yard run (Titas kick) MICH 14–0 2 MICH Taylor 71-yard run (Titas kick) MICH 21–0 2 MICH Tim Killian 27-yard field goal MICH 24–0 2 MICH Jim Mandich 26-yard pass from Moorhead (Titas kick) MICH 31–0 3 MICH Garvie Craw 1-yard run (Titas kick) MICH 38–0 3 MICH Jim Betts 6-yard run (Titas kick) MICH 45–0 4 MICH Betts 6-yard run (kick blocked) MICH 51–0 4 IOWA Denny Green 14-yard pass from Larry Lawrence (run failed) MICH 51–6 yes On November 15, 1969, Michigan defeated Iowa, 51–6, in Iowa City. Michigan set three Big Ten Conference single-game records with 524 rushing yards, 673 yards of total offense, and 34 first downs. Running back Billy Taylor led the attack with 225 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 21 carries, all in the first three quarters. Adding to the attack were Glenn Doughty (100 rushing yards), Don Moorhead (90 passing yards, 80 rushing yards), Bill Harris (80 receiving yards), Garvie Craw (51 rushing yards), and Jim Betts (50 rushing yards). Iowa's only touchdown was scored with 22 seconds remaining in the game.Wolverines Clobber Helpless Iowa, 51-6 Detroit Free Press Curt Sylvester November 16, 1969 1C, 5C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41194957/wolverines_clobber_helpless_iowa_516/ Newspapers.com Asked after the game whether Michigan could beat Ohio State, Iowa coach Ray Nagel replied: "They can beat anybody in the country."Finally, Wolverines Can Think About OSU Detroit Free Press Curt Sylvester November 16, 1969 5C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41195521/finally_wolverines_can_think_about_osu/ Newspapers.com Ohio State 1969 Ohio State vs. Michigan football game Week 10: Ohio State at Michigan Ohio State Michigan 6 6 0 0 7 17 0 0 November 22 Ann Arbor, MI 1:30 p.m. 103,588 Sunny • 45 F Jerry Markbreit yes 1 7:38 OSU Jim Otis 1-yard run (White kick failed) OSU 6–0 1 3:35 MICH Garvie Craw 2-yard run (Titas kick) MICH 7–6 2 14:52 OSU Jan White 22-yard pass from Rex Kern (run failed) OSU 12–7 2 11:54 MICH Craw 1-yard run (Titas kick) MICH 14–12 2 10:10 MICH Don Moorhead 2-yard run (Titas kick) MICH 21–12 2 1:15 MICH Ted Killian 25-yard field goal MICH 24–12 yes On November 22, 1969, Michigan, ranked No. 12 in the AP Poll, upset Woody Hayes' Ohio State Buckeyes, 24–12, before a crowd of 103,588 at Michigan Stadium. Ohio State entered the game ranked No. 1, riding a 22-game winning streak, and favored by 17 points. Ohio State running back Jim Otis rushed for 144 yards and a touchdown on 28 carries, but quarterback Rex Kern completed only six passes for 88 yards, and Michigan intercepted six Ohio State passes. Michigan defensive back Tom Curtis intercepted two passes and set an NCAA career record with 431 interception return yards. Barry Pierson also intercepted three passes and returned a punt 60 yards to set up Michigan's third touchdown. On offense, Michigan running back Billy Taylor gained 84 yards on 23 carries while quarterback Don Moorhead completed 10 of 20 passes for 108 yards and gained 67 yards rushing. Fullback Garvie Craw scored two touchdowns, and tight end Jim Mandich caught six passes for 78 yards. Neither team scored in the second half.U-M 24, OSU 12! Detroit Free Press November 23, 1969 1C, 5C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41351305/um_24_osu_12/ Newspapers.com 1970 Rose Bowl game 1970 Rose Bowl 1970 Rose Bowl Michigan USC 0 3 0 0 3 0 7 0 January 1, 1970 Pasadena, CA 103,878 yes 1 USC Ron Ayala 25-yard field goal USC 3–0 2 MICH Tim Killian 20-yard field goal TIE 3–3 3 USC Bobby Chandler 33-yard pass from Jimmy Jones (Ayala kick) USC 10–3 yes On January 1, 1970, Michigan, ranked No. 7 in the AP Poll, lost to John McKay's undefeated No. 5 USC Trojans, 10–3, before a crowd of 103,878 in the 1970 Rose Bowl game in Pasadena, California. Michigan coach Bo Schembechler was hospitalized with a heart attack four hours before the game began. Defensive coordinator Jim Young served as the acting head coach. The teams traded field goals in the first half, and USC took the lead with three minutes remaining in the third quarter on a 33-yard touchdown pass from Jimmy Jones to Bobby Chandler. USC's "Wild Bunch" defense held Michigan 162 rushing yards and 127 passing yards.Trojan Formula: DEFENSE and a Jones-Chandler Pass Los Angeles Times Bob Oates, Mal Florence January 2, 1970 III-1, III-9 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/29500570/the_los_angeles_times/ Newspapers.com In the fourth quarter, Michigan quarterback Don Moorhead led three drives into USC territory. On the first drive, Michigan took the ball to USC's 13-yard line, but Moorhead's pass on fourth down slipped through Garvie Craw's hands. On the next drive, Michigan drove to USC's nine-yard line where Craw was stopped on a fourth-and-one run. On the final drive, Moorhead threw 12 passes and converted twice on fourth down before time expired. The loss was Michigan's first in five Rose Bowl games.Bo Ill; Stunned U-M Falls, 10-3 Detroit Free Press Curt Sylvester January 2, 1969 1D, 5D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41347434/bo_ill_stunned_um_falls_103/ Newspapers.com Award season In January 1970, the American Football Coaches Association selected Bo Schembechler as the Major College Coach of the Year. Schembechler was still in the hospital at the time of the award ceremony and quipped: "I may well be the only coach to win this award who failed to show up for his final game."Bo Is Voted No. 1 by Coaches Detroit Free Press January 16, 1970 1D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41354486/bo_is_voted_no_1_by_coaches/ Newspapers.com Schembechler returned to Ann Arbor on January 19 following his discharge from the hospital.U-M Officials Welcome Bo Home Detroit Free Press January 20, 1970 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41355085/um_official_welcome_bo_home/ Newspapers.com Two Michigan players received first-team honors on the 1969 All-America team: Tight end Jim Mandich was a consensus All-American,Football Award Winners National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) 2016 October 21, 2017 10 http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stats/football_records/2016/awards.pdf receiving first-team honors from the American Football Coaches Association,Owens, Phipps Named To Team Beckley (WV) Post-Herald November 28, 1969 2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3369202/1969_afca_all_america_football_team/ Associated Press (AP),Mandich, Curtis On AP All-Star Team Detroit Free Press December 5, 1969 14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41356568/mandich_curtis_on_ap_allstar_team/ Newspapers.com Central Press Association,Ohio State Dominates 1969 Central Press Captains All-American Team Walter L. Johns The Gaffney Ledger November 24, 1969 5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3369541/1969_central_press_captains_all_america/ Football Writers Association of America,FWAA All-America Since 1944: The All-Time Team Ted Gangi October 5, 2015 http://www.sportswriters.net/fwaa/awards/allamerica/alltime.pdf March 4, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190304073432/http://www.sportswriters.net/fwaa/awards/allamerica/alltime.pdf dead Newspaper Enterprise Association,Steve Owens, Mike Phipps Pace NEA All-Americans Clovis News-Journal November 21, 1969 12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3369758/1969_nea_all_america_football_team/ United Press International (UPI),Mandich, Curtis Are All-America Detroit Free Press November 26, 1969 1B https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41355670/mandich_curtis_are_allamerica/ Newspapers.com The Football News,FN Picks All-American Team The Football News Roger Stanton November 29, 1969 1 Time magazine, and the Walter Camp Football Foundation.Mandich, Curtis On All-America Detroit Free Press December 26, 1969 2D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41357221/mandich_curtis_on_allamerica/ Newspapers.com Defensive back Tom Curtis received first-team honors from the Associated Press, Central Press, UPI, The Football News, and the Walter Camp Football Foundation. Nine Michigan players received recognition from the AP and/or UPI on the 1969 All-Big Ten Conference football team: Jim Mandich at tight end (AP-1, UPI-1), Tom Curtis at defensive back (AP-1, UPI-1), Dan Dierdorf at offensive tackle (AP-1, UPI-1), Guy Murdock at center (UPI-1), Billy Taylor at running back (AP-2, UPI-1), Marty Huff at linebacker (AP-1, UPI-2), Cecil Taylor at defensive end (AP-2, UPI-2), Henry Hill at middle guard (AP-2, UPI-2), and Barry Pierson at defensive back (UPI-2).No Hawks Named All-Big Ten The Daily Iowan 6 November 26, 1969 https://dailyiowan.lib.uiowa.edu/DI/1969/di1969-11-26.pdfBucks Head All-Big Ten Oshkosh Daily Northwestern November 28, 1969 16 https://www.newspapers.com/image/24744248/?terms=phipps%2Badamle%2Bmandich%2Bdierdorf%2Bcurtis%2B%22united%2Bpress%22 Team awards were presented at the end of the season as follows:1969 Football Team University of Michigan, Bentley Historical Library December 30, 2019 https://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/football/fbteam/1969fbt.htm Most Valuable Player: Jim Mandich Meyer Morton Award: Don Moorhead John Maulbetsch Award: Glenn Doughty Frederick Matthei Award: Jack Harpring Arthur Robinson Scholarship Award: Brian Healy Personnel Roster 1969 Michigan Wolverines f 73 Sr Morris Abrahams T 60 Sr Robert Baumgartner G 28 Jr Will Berutti QB 23 Jr Jim Betts Jim Betts (American football) QB y 76 So Jim Brandstatter T y 56 sr Richard Caldarazzo G 48 Sr Garvie Craw FB y 72 Jr Dan Dierdorf T y 22 So Glenn Doughty TB y 37 Sr Eric Federico FB 18 Sr John Gabler HB 75 Sr Werner Hall T/P 81 Sr Mike Hankwitz TE y 71 Jr Jack Harpring T 80 Jr William Harris E 44 So Preston Henry WB 86 Sr Jerry Imsland SE 57 Jr Timothy Killian C K 88 Sr Jim Mandich TE y 65 So Reggie McKenzie Reggie McKenzie (guard) G y 27 Jr Don Moorhead QB y 53 So Guy Murdock C y 84 So Michael Oldham WR 69 Sr Robert Ritley T 59 Sr Peter Sarantos C 45 Jr Lance Scheffler TB 32 So Fritz Seyferth FB y 85 So Paul Seymour Paul Seymour (American football) TE y 30 Jr Paul Staroba WR y 42 So Billy Taylor Billy Taylor (Canadian football running back) RB y 64 Sr Frank Titas G K 99 So Tom Beckman DT y 34 Sr Richard Brown MG 94 So Al Carpenter DE 36 So Dana Coin K DE 25 Sr Tom Curtis Tom Curtis (American football) DB y 35 So Thom Darden DB y 21 So Bruce Elliott DB 31 Sr Alan Francis MG 92 So Fred Grambau DT y 14 So Frank Gusich CB 24 Sr Brian Healy DB 39 Jr Henry Hill Henry Hill (American football) MG y 70 Jr Marty Huff LB y 63 Sr Joseph Jones LB 90 So Mike Keller DE y 78 Jr Richard McCoy Jr. DT 97 Jr Ed Moore LB 82 Jr Pete Newell Pete Newell (American football) DT y 74 Jr Daniel Parks DT 29 Sr Barry Pierson DB 55 Sr Cecil Pryor LB y 13 Sr Thomas Takach DE 33 So Mike Taylor Mike Taylor (linebacker, born 1949) Mike Taylor LB y 41 Sr Timothy Wadhams DB 49 Sr Mark Werner DB P 43 Sr Robert White DB 58 Sr George Zuganellis LB https://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/rosters/search.php?data=football&year_option=equals&year=1969&sortby=lastname%2C+firstname%2C+year&find=FIND *Bo Schembechler Offensive letter winners The following players received varsity letters for their participation on the offensive unit of the 1969 Michigan football team. Players who were starters in the majority of Michigan's games are displayed in bold. Morris Abrahams, offensive tackle, senior, Ann Arbor, Michigan Robert Baumgartner (No. 60),Guard Baumgartner plans California trip The Michigan Daily November 6, 1968 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=7AxKAAAAIBAJ&sjid=cR4NAAAAIBAJ&pg=955,3426406&dq=bob-baumgartner+michigan&hl=en offensive guard, senior, Chicago – started 9 games at offensive left guard William J. Berutti, quarterback, junior, Franklin, Ohio Jim Betts (No. 23), quarterback, junior, Cleveland, Ohio – started 1 game at left halfback Jim Brandstatter (No. 76), offensive tackle, sophomore, East Lansing, Michigan Richard Caldarazzo (No. 56), offensive guard, senior, Melrose Park, Illinois – started 8 games at offensive right guard Garvie Craw (No. 48), fullback, senior, Montclair, New Jersey – started 7 games at fullback and 3 games at right halfback Dan Dierdorf (No. 72), offensive tackle, junior, Canton, Ohio – started 7 games at offensive right tackle and 1 at offensive left tackle Glenn Doughty (No. 22), tailback, sophomore, Detroit – started 4 games at left halfback Eric Federico, fullback, senior, Trenton, Michigan John H. Gabler (No. 18), wingback, senior, Royal Oak, Michigan – started 3 games at fullback, 3 games at right halfback Werner W. Hall, offensive tackle, senior, Sandusky, Ohio Mike Hankwitz (No. 81), tight end, senior, Scottsville, Michigan – started 2 games at right end Jack Harpring (No. 71),Harpring's son, Matt Harpring, played 12 years in the NBA. offensive tackle, junior, Cincinnati, Ohio – started 8 games at offensive left tackle and 1 at offensive right tackle William J. Harris (No. 80), split end, junior, Mt. Clemens, Michigan Preston Henry (No. 44), tailback, sophomore, Flint, Michigan – started 2 games at right halfback Jerry Imsland, split end, senior, Northville, Michigan Timothy Killian (No. 57), center, junior, Lincoln Park, Michigan – started 2 games at center Joseph Lukz, offensive guard, senior, Niles, Ohio Jim Mandich (No. 88), tight end, senior, Solon, Ohio – started 8 games at left end Reggie McKenzie (No. 65), offensive guard, sophomore, Highland Park, Illinois Don Moorhead (No. 27), quarterback, junior, South Haven, Michigan – started all 11 games at quarterback Guy Murdock (No. 53), center, sophomore, Barrington, Illinois – started 7 games at center Michael Oldham (No. 84), split end, sophomore, Cincinnati, Ohio Robert Ritley, offensive tackle, senior, Garfield Heights, Ohio Peter C. Sarantos, center, senior, Elkhart, Indiana Lance G. Scheffler, tailback, junior, Trenton, Michigan Fritz Seyferth (No. 32), fullback, sophomore, Darien, Connecticut – started 1 game at fullback Paul Seymour (No. 85), split end, sophomore, Berkley, Michigan Paul Staroba (No. 30), wingback, junior, Flint, Michigan – started 3 games at right end Billy Taylor (No. 42), tailback, sophomore, Barberton, Ohio – started 3 games at left halfback Frank Titas (No. 64), offensive guard, senior, Cleveland, Ohio Defensive letter winners The following players received varsity letters for their participation on the defensive unit of the 1969 Michigan football team. Players who were starters in the majority of Michigan's games are displayed in bold. Tom Beckman, defensive tackle, sophomore, Chesaning, Michigan Richard W. Brown, middle guard, senior, Auburn, Michigan Al Carpenter, defensive end, sophomore, Flint, Michigan – started 1 game at offensive right guard Dana Coin, defensive end and place-kicker,Coin set the NCAA record in 1971 with 55 consecutive extra points without a miss. He also broke the Michigan record for longest field goal with a 42-yard field goal against Arizona in 1970. sophomore, Pontiac, Michigan Tom Curtis (No. 25), defensive back, senior, Aurora, Ohio – started all 11 games at safety Thom Darden (No. 35), defensive back, sophomore, Sandusky, Ohio – started 10 games at wolfman (also started 1 game at left halfback on offense) Bruce Elliott, defensive back, sophomore, Indianapolis, Indiana – started 1 game at right halfback Alan Francis, middle guard, senior, Euclid, Ohio Fred Grambau (No. 92), defensive tackle, sophomore, Ossineke, Michigan – started all 11 games at left defensive tackle (also started 2 games at left tackle on offense) Frank Gusich, defensive back, sophomore, Garfield Heights, Ohio – started 1 game at wolfman Brian Healy (No. 24), defensive back, senior, Sandusky, Ohio – started all 11 games at defensive halfback (also started 2 games at right halfback on offense) Henry Hill (No. 39), middle guard, junior, Detroit – started all 11 games at middle guard (also started 2 games at left guard and 1 at right guard on offense) Marty Huff (No. 70), linebacker, junior, Toledo, Ohio – started all 11 games at linebacker (also started 2 games at right tackle and 1 at left halfback on offense) Joseph M. Jones, linebacker, senior, Evanston, Illinois Mike Keller (No. 90), defensive end, sophomore, Grand Rapids, Michigan – started all 11 games at left defensive end (also started 2 games at left end on offense) Richard McCoy, Jr., defensive tackle, junior, Alliance, Ohio Edward M. Moore (No. 97), linebacker, junior, Youngstown, Ohio – started 10 games at linebacker (also started 2 games at right end on offense) Pete Newell (No. 82), defensive tackle, junior, Park Ridge, Illinois – started all 11 games at right defensive tackle (also started 2 games at center and 1 at right tackle on offense) Daniel Parks, defensive tackle, junior, Birmingham, Michigan Barry Pierson (No. 29), defensive back, senior, St. Ignace, Michigan – started all 11 games at defensive halfback (also started 1 game at left halfback on offense) Cecil Pryor (No. 55), defensive end, senior, Corpus Christi, Texas – started all 11 games at right defensive end (also started 1 game at left end and 1 at right end on offense) Thomas Takach, defensive end, senior, Detroit Mike Taylor, linebacker, sophomore, Detroit – started 1 game at linebacker Timothy Wadhams,Wadhams later became the CEO of Masco, a Fortune 400 company. See here. defensive back, senior, Ann Arbor, Michigan Mark Werner, defensive back, senior, Cincinnati, Ohio Robert E. White, defensive back, senior, Middleville, Michigan George Zuganellis, linebacker, senior, Chicago Non-letter winners Thomas A. Huiskens,Bay County Sports Hall of Fame: Tom Huiskens brought passion to football field at Bay City Central, University of Michigan Mlive.com August 1, 2010 http://www.mlive.com/sports/bay-city/index.ssf/2010/08/bay_county_sports_hall_of_fame_8.html tight end, sophomore, Bay City, Michigan Players in the NFL The following players were claimed in the 1970 NFL draft.1970 NFL Draft Sports Reference LLC pro-football-reference.com https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1970.htm 2018-03-29 2007-12-21 https://web.archive.org/web/20071221231832/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1970.htm dead 2 Michigan Wolverines Player Position Round Pick NFL Club Jim Mandich Tight end 2 29 Miami Dolphins Cecil Pryor Defensive end 5 120 Green Bay Packers Barry Pierson Defensive back 5 127 St. Louis Cardinals Eighteen members of the 1969 team went on to play professional football. They are: Tom Beckman (St.Louis Cardinals, 1972, Memphis Grizzlies, 1974–1975), Tom Curtis (Baltimore Colts, 1970–1971), Thom Darden (Cleveland Browns, 1972–1981), Dan Dierdorf (St. Louis Cardinals, 1971–1983), Glenn Doughty (Baltimore Colts, 1972–1979), Fred Grambau (Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Montreal Alouettes);Grambau Signs The Robesonian March 12, 1976 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=qbBVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=hUANAAAAIBAJ&pg=1851,1089196&dq=fred+grambau&hl=enAwards race at a glance Edmonton Journal October 23, 1974 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=0SJlAAAAIBAJ&sjid=QYgNAAAAIBAJ&pg=1255,1154951&dq=fred+grambau&hl=en Marty Huff (San Francisco 49ers, 1972; Edmonton Eskimos, 1973; Charlotte Hornets, 1974–1975), Mike Keller (Dallas Cowboys, 1972), Jim Mandich (Miami Dolphins, 1970–1977; Pittsburgh Steelers, 1978), Reggie McKenzie (Buffalo Bills, 1972–1982; Seattle Seahawks, 1983–1984), Guy Murdock (Houston Oilers, 1974; Chicago Fire/Winds, 1974–1975), Pete Newell (BC Lions, 1971);CFLpedia Cecil Pryor (Memphis Southmen),Former U-M Gridder, Board Member Pryor Passes Away University of Michigan October 20, 2005 http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/091305aaa.html December 9, 2012 October 30, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141030004342/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/091305aaa.html dead Fritz Seyferth (Calgary Stampeders, 1972); Paul Seymour (Buffalo Bills, 1973–1977), Paul Staroba (Cleveland Browns, 1972; Green Bay Packers, 1973), Billy Taylor (Calgary Stampeders, 1972), and Mike Taylor (New York Jets, 1972–73). Mandich was the starting tight end for the unbeaten 1972 Miami Dolphins who won Super Bowl VII. Dierdorf would later be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Coaching staff Head coach: Bo Schembechler Assistant coaches: Jim Young - defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Chuck Stobart - offensive backfield coachStobart molds Wolverine offensive backs The Michigan Daily Pat Atkins April 4, 1969 9 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754084/657 Jerry Hanlon - offensive line coach Dick Hunter - defensive backfield coachMiami motif marks Michigan coaching corps The Michigan Daily September 5, 1969 2 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754159/78 Bentley Historical Library Frank Maloney - defensive line coach George Mans - receivers coach Gary Moeller - defensive ends coach Larry Smith - offensive interior line coach Louie Lee - freshman coachElliot Legow Freshman football key to varsity Success The Michigan Daily October 15, 1969 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2706&dat=19691015&id=2wxKAAAAIBAJ&sjid=cR4NAAAAIBAJ&pg=2583,2408377 Trainer: Lindsy McLean Manager: Robert Kohn Statistics Rushing 2 Michigan Wolverines Player Attempts Net yards Yards per attempt TouchdownsBilly Taylor1418646.17Glenn Doughty1507324.94 Don Moorhead1706253.79 Garvie Craw1173442.912 Passing 2 Michigan Wolverines Player Attempts Completions Interceptions Comp % Yards Yds/Comp TD LongDon Moorhead21099747.1126112.7622Jim Betts3316048.529318.3259 Receiving 2 Michigan Wolverines Player Receptions Yards Yds/Recp TD LongJim Mandich5167613.3332Bill Harris1530220.1059Mike Hankwitz1316512.7026Paul Staroba1214111.8015 Kickoff returns 2 Michigan Wolverines Player Returns Yards Yds/Return TD LongGlenn Doughty1019919.9031Billy Taylor510921.8044Preston Henry68313.8023 Punt returns 2 Michigan Wolverines Player Returns Yards Yds/Return TD LongBarry Pierson1930015.8160Marty Huff13131.0131Tom Curtis11211.9012 References External links 1969 Football Team – Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan Athletics History Michigan Category:Michigan Wolverines football seasons Category:Big Ten Conference football champion seasons Michigan Wolverines football