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1951 Bowling Green Falcons football Conference Independent Record 4–4–1 Head coach MVP Fred Durig Captain Ollie Glass, Eugene Aldridge Home stadium University Stadium Seasons
The 1951 Bowling Green Falcons football team was an American football team that represented Bowling Green State University as an independent during the 1951 college football season . In their 11th season under head coach Robert Whittaker , the Falcons compiled a 4–4–1 record and were outscored by all opponents by a combined total of 178 to 150.[ 1]
The team's statistical leaders were Rex Simonds with 506 passing yards, fullback Fred Durig with 1,444 rushing yards, and Jim Ladd with 236 receiving yards.[ 2] Durig's 1,444 rushing yards stood as a Bowling Green single season record until 1974.[ 3] Ollie Glass and Eugene Aldridge were the team captains.[ 4] Durig received the team's Most Valuable Player award.[ 5]
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References
^ "2016 BGSU Football Media Guide" (PDF) . Bowling Green State University. 2016. pp. 148, 153.
^ 2016 Media Guide, pp. 132-133.
^ 2016 Media Guide, p. 126.
^ 2016 Media Guide, p. 148.
^ 2016 Media Guide, p. 140.
^ "Falcons Win, 23-13" . Akron Beacon Journal . Akron, Ohio . Associated Press . September 23, 1951. p. 2C. Retrieved February 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "BeeGees, Kent In 27–27 Tie" . Akron Beacon Journal . November 4, 1951. p. C1 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Fred Durig Tops BG In 20–6 Win" . Mansfield News-Journal . Associated Press . November 18, 1951. p. 22. Retrieved January 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics" . National Collegiate Athletic Association . Retrieved December 18, 2022 .
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