1983 Western Michigan Broncos football team

1983 Western Michigan Broncos football
Conference Mid-American Conference
1983 record 6–5 (4–5 MAC)
Head coach Jack Harbaugh (2nd year)
MVP Shawn Faulkner
Captain Kurt Barterian, Demetrius Jones
Home stadium Waldo Stadium
1983 Mid-American Conference football standings
Conf     Overall
Team W   L   T     W   L   T
Northern Illinois $ 8 1 0     10 2 0
Toledo 7 2 0     9 2 0
Bowling Green 7 2 0     8 3 0
Central Michigan 7 2 0     8 3 0
Ball State 4 4 0     6 5 0
Western Michigan 4 5 0     6 5 0
Miami 3 5 0     4 7 0
Ohio 3 6 0     4 7 0
Kent State 1 8 0     1 10 0
Eastern Michigan 0 9 0     1 10 0
  • $ Conference champion
Rankings from AP Poll

The 1983 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1983 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their second season under head coach Jack Harbaugh, the Broncos compiled a 6–5 record (4–5 against MAC opponents), finished in sixth place in the MAC, and were outscored by their opponents, 208 to 179.[1][2][3] The team played its home games at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan.[4]

The team's statistical leaders included Steve Hoffman with 1,407 passing yards, Shawn Faulkner with 1,668 rushing yards, and Kelly Spielmaker with 653 receiving yards.[5] Fullback Kurt Barterian and defensive back Demetrius Jones were the team captains.[6] Shawn Faulkner received the team's most outstanding player award.[7] Tight end Kelly Spielmaker was named the MAC freshman of the year.[8]

References

  1. "Football Records: Annual Results". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  2. "Football Records: Year-By-Year Results - 1980 - 89". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  3. "1983 Western Michigan Broncos Schedule and Results". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  4. "Waldo Stadium". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  5. "1983 Western Michigan Broncos Stats". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  6. "Football History: All-Time Captains". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
  7. "Football History: Team Awards". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
  8. "Football History: Conference Awards". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
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