Michigan Tech Huskies football, 1980–1989

1980–1989 Michigan Tech Huskies football
ConferenceGreat Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (1980–1985)
Independent (1986–1989)
Head coach
Home stadiumHubbell Field (1980)
Sherman Field (1981–1989)

The Michigan Tech Huskies football program, 1980–1989 represented Michigan Technological University in college football during the 1980s. The Huskies had a losing record for nine of the ten seasons during the decade, the only winning season being 1988 when they compiled a 6-4 record. They went through four coaches during the decade: Jim Kapp (1973–1980); Ron Marciel (1981–1983); Tom Danna (1985–1986); and Bernie Anderson (1987–2005).[1]

1980

1980 Michigan Tech Huskies football
ConferenceGreat Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Record2–6–1 (0–5–1 GLIAC)
Head coach
  • Jim Kapp (8th season)
Home stadiumHubbell Field
1980 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference football standings
Conf. Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
No. 20 Hillsdale $ 5 – 1 – 0 7 – 4 – 0
Northwood 4 – 2 – 0 6 – 2 – 1
No. 18 Grand Valley State 4 – 2 – 0 7 – 3 – 0
Wayne State (MI) 3 – 3 – 0 5 – 4 – 0
Ferris State 2 – 3 – 1 4 – 4 – 2
Saginaw Valley State 2 – 4 – 0 5 – 6 – 0
Michigan Tech 0 – 5 – 1 2 – 6 – 1
  • $ – Conference champion
Rankings from NAIA Division I poll

The 1980 Michigan Tech Huskies football team represented Michigan Technological University as a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) during the 1980 NCAA Division II football season. In their eighth year under head coach Jim Kapp, the Huskies compiled a 2–6–1 record (0–5–1 in conference games), finished in last place in the GLIAC, and were outscored by a total of 208 to 117.[2][3]

The team's individual statistical leaders included:

  • Senior running back Clark Cryderman led the team with 374 rushing yards. He also led the team with 30 points scored.[2]
  • Sophomore Mike Renner led the team in passing yards (631) and total offense (824 yards).[2]
  • Junior wide receiver Scott Stevens led the team with 23 receptions for 284 yards.[2]

Schedule

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 6at NorthwoodMidland, MIL 14–41[4]
September 13Ferris State
T 7–72,000–2,500[5][6]
September 20vs. Alma*
W 14–10[7]
September 27Grand Valley State
  • Hubbell Field
  • Houghton, MI
L 6–442,500–2,800[8]
October 4St. Olaf*
  • Hubbell Field
  • Houghton, MI
L 20–303,500[9]
October 11at Wayne State (MI)
L 8–351,500[10]
October 18at HillsdaleHillsdale, MIL 6–7
October 25Bemidji State*
  • Hubbell Field
  • Houghton, MI
W 39–0500[11]
November 1Saginaw Valley State
  • Hubbell Field
  • Houghton, MI
L 3–34500[12]
  • *Non-conference game

[2][13]

1981

1981 Michigan Tech Huskies football
ConferenceGreat Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Record1–8 (0–6 GLIAC)
Head coach
  • Ron Marciel (1st season)
Home stadiumSherman Field
1981 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference football standings
Conf. Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
Grand Valley State $ 6 – 0 – 0 7 – 2 – 0
No. 3 Hillsdale ^ 5 – 1 – 0 10 – 2 – 0
Ferris State 3 – 3 – 0 4 – 4 – 0
Wayne State (MI) 3 – 3 – 0 4 – 5 – 0
Northwood 2 – 4 – 0 4 – 6 – 0
Saginaw Valley State 2 – 4 – 0 3 – 7 – 0
Michigan Tech 0 – 6 – 0 1 – 8 – 0
  • $ – Conference champion
  • ^ – NAIA Division I playoff participant
Rankings from NAIA Division I poll

The 1981 Michigan Tech Huskies football team represented Michigan Technological University as a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) during the 1981 NCAA Division II football season. In their first year under head coach Ron Marciel, the Huskies compiled a 1–8 record (0–6 in conference games), finished in last place in the GLIAC, and were outscored by a total of 244 to 116.[14][15]

The team's individual statistical leaders included:

  • Senior fullback Bill Matkin led the team in rushing with 162 yards on 44 carries. He also led the team with 30 points scored.[14]
  • Sophomore quarterback Steve Hoffman led the team with 1,517 passing yards.[14]
  • Sophomore wide receiver Ian Brooks led the team with 46 catches for 607 yards.[14]

Schedule

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 12Northwood
L 7–102,000
September 19vs. Alma*
W 42–274,950[16]
September 26at Ferris StateBig Rapids, MIL 6–278,500
October 3at Grand Valley StateAllendale, MIL 5–525,500
October 10at St. Olaf*Northfield, MNL 0–142,000
October 17Wayne State (MI)
  • Sherman Field
  • Houghton, MI
L 13–161,500
October 24Hillsdale
  • Sherman Field
  • Houghton, MI
L 14–36500
October 31at No. 2 Northern Michigan*Marquette, MIL 15–444,600–4,738[17]
November 7at Saginaw Valley StateSaginaw, MIL 13–181,500

[14]

1982

1982 Michigan Tech Huskies football
ConferenceGreat Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Record1–8 (1–5 GLIAC)
Head coach
  • Ron Marciel (2nd season)
Home stadiumSherman Field
1982 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference football standings
Conf. Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
No. 1 Hillsdale $^ 6 – 0 – 0 12 – 1 – 0
Grand Valley State 5 – 1 – 0 7 – 3 – 0
Northwood 4 – 2 – 0 6 – 4 – 0
Wayne State (MI) 2 – 4 – 0 3 – 7 – 0
Ferris State 2 – 4 – 0 2 – 6 – 0
Michigan Tech 1 – 5 – 0 1 – 8 – 0
Saginaw Valley State 1 – 5 – 0 1 – 9 – 0
  • $ – Conference champion
  • ^ – NAIA Division I playoff participant
Rankings from NAIA Division I poll

The 1982 Michigan Tech Huskies football team represented Michigan Technological University as a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) during the 1982 NCAA Division II football season. In their second year under head coach Ron Marciel, the Huskies compiled a 1–8 record (1–5 in conference games), tied for last place in the GLIAC, and were outscored by a total of 289 to 160.[18]

Schedule

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 18at Alma*Alma, MIL 21–27
September 25Northern Michigan*Houghton, MIL 19–50
October 2at NorthwoodMidland, MIL 13–14
October 9Saginaw Valley StateHoughton, MIW 24–10
October 16at Wayne StateDetroit, MIL 20–45
October 23Ferris StateHoughton, MIL 20–33
October 30Grand Valley StateHoughton, MIL 28–35
November 6at HillsdaleHillsdale, MIL 0–51
November 13St. Norbert*Houghton, MIL 15–24
  • *Non-conference game

[13]

1983

1983 Michigan Tech Huskies football
ConferenceGreat Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Record3–7 (1–5 GLIAC)
Head coach
  • Ron Marciel (3rd season)
Home stadiumSherman Field
1983 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference football standings
Conf. Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
No. 7 Saginaw Valley State $^ 6 – 0 – 0 9 – 3 – 0
No. 8 Hillsdale 4 – 2 – 0 8 – 2 – 0
Wayne State (MI) 4 – 2 – 0 7 – 3 – 0
Northwood 3 – 3 – 0 4 – 4 – 0
Grand Valley State 3 – 3 – 0 4 – 6 – 0
Michigan Tech 1 – 5 – 0 3 – 7 – 0
Ferris State 0 – 6 – 0 0 – 9 – 0
  • $ – Conference champion
  • ^ – NAIA Division I playoff participant
Rankings from NAIA Division I poll

The 1983 Michigan Tech Huskies football team represented Michigan Technological University as a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) during the 1983 NCAA Division II football season. In their third year under head coach Ron Marciel, the Huskies compiled a 3–7 record (1–5 in conference games), finished sixth in the GLIAC, and were outscored by a total of 289 to 232.

Schedule

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 3at North Dakota*Grand Forks, NDL 7–55
September 17Alma*
  • Sherman Field
  • Houghton, MI
W 36–0
September 24at Northern Michigan*Marquette, MIL 21–28
October 1Northwood
  • Sherman Field
  • Houghton, MI
L 25–35
October 8at Saginaw Valley StateSaginaw, MIL 15–35
October 15Wayne State (MI)
  • Sherman Field
  • Houghton, MI
L 7–23
October 22at Ferris StateBig Rapids, MIW 31–28
October 29at Grand Valley StateAllendale, MIL 34–36
November 5Hillsdale
  • Sherman Field
  • Houghton, MI
L 0–36
November 12at St. Norbert*De Pere, WIW 56–13
  • *Non-conference game

[13]

1984

1984 Michigan Tech Huskies football
ConferenceGreat Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Record4–6 (2–4 GLIAC)
Head coach
  • Ron Marciel (4th season)
Home stadiumSherman Field
1984 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference football standings
Conf. Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
No. 6 Saginaw Valley State $^ 6 – 0 – 0 8 – 3 – 0
No. 17 Northwood 5 – 1 – 0 6 – 3 – 0
Wayne State (MI) 4 – 2 – 0 6 – 5 – 0
Hillsdale 3 – 3 – 0 6 – 4 – 0
Michigan Tech 2 – 4 – 0 4 – 6 – 0
Ferris State 1 – 5 – 0 2 – 8 – 0
Grand Valley State 0 – 6 – 0 0 – 10 – 0
  • $ – Conference champion
  • ^ – NAIA Division I playoff participant
Rankings from NAIA Division I poll

The 1984 Michigan Tech Huskies football team represented Michigan Technological University as a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) during the 1984 NCAA Division II football season. In their fourth and final year under head coach Ron Marciel, the Huskies compiled a 4–6 record (2–4 in conference games), finished fifth in the GLIAC, and were outscored by a total of 325 to 288.[19]

The team's individual statstical leaders included:

  • Sophomore quarterback Dave Walter led the team in passing with 1,603 yards, completing 121 of 244 attempts with 12 interceptions and 12 touchdowns. He also led the team in total offense with 1,603 yards, including 685 rushing yards. He was also the leading scorer with 54 points on nine touchdowns.[19]
  • Junior running back John Magill led the team in rushing with 733 yards and eight touchdowns on 131 carries.[19]
  • Junior split end Bill Hauswirth was the leading receiver with 28 catches for 484 yards and seven touchdowns.[19]

Schedule

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 1at North DakotaGrand Forks, NDL 13–425,100
September 15at St. NorbertDe Pere, WIW 41–13
September 22LakelandHoughton, MIW 56–31,086
September 29at HillsdaleHillsdale, MIL 6–244,552
October 6at Wayne StateDetroit, MIL 20–57972
October 13Ferris StateHoughton, MIW 48–221,396
October 20Grand Valley StateHoughton, MIW 27–20589
October 27at NorthwoodMidland, MIL 21–38
November 3Saginaw Valley StateHoughton, MIL 28–50521
November 10at Northern MichiganMarquette, MIL 28–55735

[19]

1985

1985 Michigan Tech Huskies football
ConferenceGreat Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Record1–9 (0-6 GLIAC)
Head coach
Home stadiumSherman Field
1985 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference football standings
Conf. Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
No. 2 Hillsdale $^ 5 – 1 – 0 11 – 1 – 1
Saginaw Valley State 4 – 1 – 1 4 – 5 – 1
Ferris State 4 – 2 – 0 6 – 4 – 0
Grand Valley State 4 – 2 – 0 0 – 6 – 5
Northwood 2 – 3 – 1 3 – 4 – 2
Wayne State (MI) 1 – 5 – 0 1 – 8 – 1
Michigan Tech 0 – 6 – 0 1 – 9 – 0
  • $ – Conference champion
  • ^ – NAIA Division I playoff participant
Rankings from NAIA Division I poll

The 1985 Michigan Tech Huskies football team represented Michigan Technological University as a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) during the 1985 NCAA Division II football season. In their first year under head coach Tom Danna, the Huskies compiled a 1–9 record (0-6 in conference games), finished last in the GLIAC, and were outscored by a total of 379 to 166.[20][21]

Schedule

[20]

1986

1986 Michigan Tech Huskies football
ConferenceIndependent
Record2–7
Head coach
Home stadiumSherman Field
1986 NCAA Division II independents football records
Conf. Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
No. 4 Central State (OH) ^   –   10 – 1 – 1
No. T–18 New Haven   –   8 – 2 – 0
No. 7 Towson State ^   –   8 – 3 – 1
Southern Connecticut State   –   7 – 3 – 0
American International   –   6 – 4 – 0
UCF   –   6 – 5 – 0
Northern Michigan   –   5 – 5 – 0
Saint Mary's   –   5 – 5 – 0
Springfield   –   4 – 5 – 0
Michigan Tech   –   3 – 6 – 0
Kentucky State   –   1 – 9 – 0
Liberty   –   1 – 9 – 0
Central Connecticut   –   0 – 10 – 0
  • ^ – NCAA Division II playoff participant
Rankings from NCAA Division II Football Committee poll

The 1986 Michigan Tech Huskies football team represented Michigan Technological University as an independent during the 1986 NCAA Division II football season. In their second and final year under head coach Tom Danna, the Huskies compiled a 2–7 record and were outscored by a total of 294 to 207. Senior quarterback Dave Walter led the team in rushing (572 yards), passing (2,131 yards), and total offense (2,703 yards). Senior split end T J Chiesa was the leading receiver with 61 catches for 1,027 yards.[22]

Schedule

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 13at St. NorbertDe Pere, WIW 34–301,948
September 20Minnesota-DuluthHoughton, MIL 15–31785
September 27NorthwoodHoughton, MIW 28–14457
October 4at AdrianAdrian, MIL 23–251,000
October 11Moorhead StateHoughton, MIL 17–21827
October 18at Ferris StateBig Rapids, MIL 41–551,200
November 1HillsdaleHoughton, MIL 14–35489
November 8at Minnesota-MorrisMorris, MNL 13–48500
November 15vs. Northern State (SD)Minneapolis, MNL 22–352,500[23]

[22]

1987

1987 Michigan Tech Huskies football
ConferenceIndependent
Record1–8
Head coach
Home stadiumSherman Field
1987 NCAA Division II independents football records
Conf. Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
No. 16 New Haven   –   8 – 2 – 0
Saint Mary's   –   8 – 3 – 0
No. 11 UCF ^   –   9 – 4 – 0
Springfield   –   5 – 3 – 1
Central Connecticut   –   4 – 4 – 1
American International   –   3 – 5 – 2
Liberty   –   3 – 7 – 0
Kentucky State   –   2 – 8 – 1
Michigan Tech   –   2 – 7 – 0
Southern Connecticut State   –   1 – 9 – 0
  • ^ – NCAA Division II playoff participant
Rankings from NCAA Division II Football Committee poll

The 1987 Michigan Tech Huskies football team represented Michigan Technological University as an independent during the 1987 NCAA Division II football season. In their first year under head coach Bernie Anderson, the Huskies compiled a 1–8 record and were outscored by a total of 317 to 126.

The team's statistical leaders included junior running back Mike Rybicki with 643 rushing yards; freshman quarterback Mark Miller with 534 passing yards and 42 points scored; and junior flanker Jim Wallace with 18 receptions for 327 yards.[24]

Schedule

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 5at Northern MichiganMarquette, MIL 3–55
September 12St. NorbertHoughton, MIW 31–17
September 19at Minnesota-DuluthDuluth, MNL 10–41
September 26Ferris StateHoughton, MIL 3–27
October 3at NorthwoodMidland, MIL 16–34
October 10at Moorhead StateMoorhead, MIL 14–38
October 17Wayne StateHoughton, MIL 22–29
October 24at Wisconsin-OshkoshOshkosh, WIL 3–34
November 7Minnesota-MorrisHoughton, MIL 24–42

[24]

1988

1988 Michigan Tech Huskies football
ConferenceIndependent
Record6–4
Head coach
Home stadiumSherman Field
1988 NCAA Division II independents football records
Conf. Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
Saint Mary's   –   10 – 0 – 0
New Haven   –   7 – 3 – 0
Springfield   –   6 – 3 – 1
Central Connecticut   –   5 – 3 – 1
Michigan Tech   –   6 – 4 – 0
UCF   –   6 – 5 – 0
American International   –   5 – 5 – 0
Wofford   –   5 – 5 – 0
Kentucky State   –   4 – 7 – 0
Southern Connecticut State   –   0 – 10 – 0

The 1988 Michigan Tech Huskies football team represented Michigan Technological University as an independent during the 1988 NCAA Division II football season. In their second year under head coach Bernie Anderson, the Huskies compiled a 6–4 record and were outscored by a total of 240 to 227.

The team's statistical leaders included senior fullback Mike Rybicki with 930 rushing yards and 66 points scored; sophomore quarterback Jim Stewart with 976 passing yards; and sophomore tight end Dan Martin with 20 receptions for 336 yards.[25]

Schedule

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 10Wilmington (OH)Houghton, MIW 20–151,304
September 17at HopeHolland, MIW 17–142,908
September 24at Ferris StateBig Rapids, MIL 15–213,775
October 1NorthwoodHoughton, MIW 31–13688
October 8Bemidji StateHoughton, MIW 28–14695
October 15at Winona StateWinona, MNL 24–252,000
October 22Minnesota-DuluthHoughton, MIL 0–412,011
October 29at Minnesota-MorrisMorris, MNW 43–42950
November 5St. NorbertHoughton, MIW 28–13377
November 12vs. Moorhead StateMinneapolis, MN (Metrodome Classic)L 21–423,500[26]

[25]

1989

1989 Michigan Tech Huskies football
ConferenceIndependent
Record2–7
Head coach
Home stadiumSherman Field
1989 NCAA Division II independents football records
Conf. Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
No. T–12 New Haven   –   8 – 2 – 0
No. 19 American International   –   7 – 3 – 0
UCF   –   7 – 3 – 0
Saint Mary's   –   6 – 4 – 0
Wofford   –   6 – 5 – 0
Central Connecticut   –   5 – 5 – 0
Springfield   –   4 – 6 – 0
Southern Connecticut State   –   3 – 7 – 0
Michigan Tech   –   2 – 7 – 0
Kentucky State   –   2 – 9 – 0
Rankings from NCAA Division II Football Committee poll

The 1989 Michigan Tech Huskies football team represented Michigan Technological University as an independent during the 1989 NCAA Division II football season. In their third year under head coach Bernie Anderson, the Huskies compiled a 2–7 record and were outscored by a total of 203 to 147.

The team's statistical leaders included junior running back freshman quarterback Kurt Coduti with 962 rushing yards; Mark Kieliszewski with 446 rushing yards and 30 points scored; and junior tight end Dan Martin with 36 receptions for 439 yards.[27]

Schedule

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 9at Wilmington (OH)Wilmington, OHW 21–172,400
September 16HopeHoughton, MIW 12–61,208
September 23Ferris StateHoughton, MIL 20–35766
September 30at NorthwoodMidland, MIL 14–161,500
October 7at Bemidji StateBemidji, MNL 14–261,100
October 14Winona StateHoughton, MIL 16–183,051
October 21at Minnesota-DuluthDuluth, MNL 7–311,962
October 28Minnesota-MorrisHoughton, MIL 20–22955
November 4at St. NorbertDe Pere, WIL 23–321,089

[27]

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