1956 Redlands Bulldogs football team

American college football season February 2026 July 2024 1956 Redlands Bulldogs football Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference SCIAC 9–0 4–0 Jim Verdieck 4th UR Stadium SCIAC champion The 1956 Redlands Bulldogs football team was an American football team that represented the University of Redlands as a member of the Southern California Conference (SCC) during the 1956 college football season. In their fourth year under head coach Jim Verdieck, the Bulldogs compiled a 9–0 record (4–0 against SCC opponents), won the SCC championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 230 to 51.Greatest Season in History: Bulldogs Really Rolled The Daily Sun November 27, 1956 29 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-san-bernardino-county-sun-greatest-s/142919143/ Newspapers.com It was the second undefeated season in Redlands football history and the program's eighth SCIAC championship.100 years of Bulldog football Redlands Daily Facts September 17, 2009 https://www.redlandsdailyfacts.com/2009/09/17/100-years-of-bulldog-football/ Redlands led the SCIAC in both offense (307.6 yards and 25.5 points per game) and defense (168.5 yards and 5.7 points per game). Fullback Howard Newman led the SCIAC in scoring with 54 points on nine touchowns.Redlands Eleven Tops Final Loop Statistics The Progress-Bulletin November 22, 1956 section 2, page 8 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-pomona-progress-bulletin-redlands-el/142920289/ Newspapers.com Quarterback Howard Tipton ranked among the conference leaders in rushing, passing, and scoring, and was named to the 1956 United Press Little All Pacific football team.Tipton of UR On All-Coast The Daily Sun December 7, 1956 46 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-san-bernardino-county-sun-tipton-of/142918382/ Newspapers.com Tipton scored 42 points and averaged 4.8 yards per carry on 101 carries. Three Redlands players were selected by the conference coaches as first-team players on the 1956 All-SCIAC football team: Tipton; end Jack Crowder; and center Dean Westgaard. Three others were named to the second team: guard Mike Lewis; tackle Joe Houser; and fullback Howard Newman.All-SCIAC Picks: Six Bulldogs Top Selections The Daily Sun November 22, 1956 20 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-san-bernardino-county-sun-all-sciac/142917854/ Newspapers.com The team played home games at UR Stadium in Redlands, California. Schedule Pacific y y y September 22 8:00 p.m. Barstow Marines<ncg> UR Stadium Redlands, CA W 21-19 Bulldogs, Marines Open Grid Season https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-san-bernardino-county-sun/142960469/ The San Bernardino Sun San Bernardino, California September 22, 1950 24 March 8, 2024 Newspapers.com Tipton Leads UR To 21-18 Victory San Bernardino Sun-Telegram Jerry Boyd September 23, 1956 43 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-san-bernardino-county-sun-tipton-lea/142923255/ Newspapers.com September 29 vs 1956 La Verne Leopards La Verne<ncg> Covina, CA W 41-0 U of R Ground Attack Crushes LaVerne, 41-0 San Bernardin Sun-Telegram Terry Kupfer September 30, 1956 50 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-san-bernardino-county-sun-u-of-r-gro/142908345/ Newspapers.com October 6 at 1956 Caltech Beavers Caltech Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA W 13-0 Bulldogs Capture 13-0 SCIAC Win Over Scientists San Bernardino Sun-Telegram October 7, 1956 28 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-san-bernardino-county-sun-bulldogs-c/142910779/ Newspapers.com October 13 Cal Poly San Dimas<ncg> UR Stadium Redlands, CA W 26-7 Cal Poly Battles U of R San Bernardino Sun-Telegram October 13, 1956 28 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-san-bernardino-county-sun-cal-poly-b/142911140/ Newspapers.com October 20 at 1956 Pomona-Claremont Sagehens Pomona-Claremont Claremont, CA W 14-0 Bulldogs Clash With Hens The Daily Sun October 20, 1956 28 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-san-bernardino-county-sun-bulldogs-c/142915579/ Newspapers.com October 26 San Francisco State<ncg> Cox Stadium San Francisco, CA W 7-6 Redlands Defeats State, 7-6 San Francisco Examiner October 27, 1956 1I-1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-san-francisco-examiner-redlands-defe/142911871/ Newspapers.com November 3 1956 Occidental Tigers Occidental<hc> UR Stadium Redlands, CA W 28-0 5,800 Unbeaten Bulldoogs Steamroller Occidental, 28-0 San Bernardino Sun-Telegram Sam Feldman November 4, 1956 47 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-san-bernardino-county-sun-unbeaten-b/142912429/ Newspapers.com November 9 at Edwards Air Force Base<ncg> Victorville, CA W 46-6 Unbeaten UR Rolls, 46-6 The Daily Sun Terry Kupfer November 10, 1956 28 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-san-bernardino-county-sun-unbeaten-u/142913007/ Newspapers.com November 17 1956 Whittier Poets Whittier Redlands, CA W 34-13 > 6,500 Redlands, Whittier Collide For Title The Register Santa Ana, California November 17, 1956 B2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-register-redlands-whittier-collide/142907385/ Newspapers.comUR Ends Perfect Year With 34-13 Win: Bulldogs Smash Whittier for SCIAC Crown; First Unblemished Record In Redlands History San Bernardino Sun-Telegram Jerry Boyd November 18, 1956 49 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-san-bernardino-county-sun-ur-ends-pe/142907869/ Newspapers.com References Redlands Category:Redlands Bulldogs football seasons Category:Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference football champion seasons Category:College football undefeated seasons Redlands Bulldogs football