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November 13, 1952
The Key West Citizen
Key West, Monroe County, Florida
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Peru State Teachers College in Nebraska, with just 275 students and no scholarships, had the nation's winningest football team this season, securing 10 straight victories under long-time Coach Al Wheeler.
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Northern College Has Ten Grid Wins; Only 275 Students
PERU, Neb.-The college with the nation's winningest football team this season has only 275 students, no jobs or scholarships for athletes and a coach who's had the job for 15 years and likes it.
Peru State Teachers College wound up its season with 10 straight victories.
But they're not packing up the football duds at the southeast Nebraska school just yet. Word around the athletic department is that any day there will be a bid for one of the smaller college bowl games.
Last September, 60 of Peru's 174 male students turned out for football practice. The squad was whittled down to 48 by the end of the season.
Just the same, it gave Coach Al Wheeler enough men to use a modified platoon system. Some of the linemen see duty on both offense and defense.
Wheeler gets a break in freshman eligibility for varsity sports.
Quarterback Bill Allen, a freshman from Chicago, has averaged better than 13 yards per carry as a slippery, pace-changing ball toter.
PERU, Neb.-The college with the nation's winningest football team this season has only 275 students, no jobs or scholarships for athletes and a coach who's had the job for 15 years and likes it.
Peru State Teachers College wound up its season with 10 straight victories.
But they're not packing up the football duds at the southeast Nebraska school just yet. Word around the athletic department is that any day there will be a bid for one of the smaller college bowl games.
Last September, 60 of Peru's 174 male students turned out for football practice. The squad was whittled down to 48 by the end of the season.
Just the same, it gave Coach Al Wheeler enough men to use a modified platoon system. Some of the linemen see duty on both offense and defense.
Wheeler gets a break in freshman eligibility for varsity sports.
Quarterback Bill Allen, a freshman from Chicago, has averaged better than 13 yards per carry as a slippery, pace-changing ball toter.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Football Wins
Small College
Peru State
Coach Wheeler
Freshman Quarterback
What entities or persons were involved?
Al Wheeler
Bill Allen
Where did it happen?
Peru, Neb.
Story Details
Key Persons
Al Wheeler
Bill Allen
Location
Peru, Neb.
Event Date
This Season
Story Details
Peru State Teachers College, with only 275 students and no athletic scholarships, achieved 10 straight football victories under Coach Al Wheeler, who has held the position for 15 years. Freshman quarterback Bill Allen excelled, averaging over 13 yards per carry.