1963 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team
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The 1963 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team was the representative of the University of Nebraska and member of the Big Eight Conference
in the 1963 college football season
. The team was coached by Bob Devaney
and played their home games at Memorial Stadium
in Lincoln, Nebraska
.
Big Eight Conference
The Big Eight Conference, a former NCAA-affiliated Division I-A college athletic association that sponsored football, was formed in January 1907 as the Missouri Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Association by its charter member schools: the University of Kansas, University of Missouri, University...
in the 1963 college football season
1963 college football season
During the 20th Century, the NCAA had no playoff for the college football teams that would later be described as "Division I-A". The NCAA Football Guide, however, did note an "unofficial national champion" based on the top ranked teams in the "wire service" polls...
. The team was coached by Bob Devaney
Bob Devaney
Robert S. "Bob" Devaney was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of Wyoming from 1957 to 1961 and at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln from 1962 to 1972, compiling a career college football record of 136–30–7...
and played their home games at Memorial Stadium
Memorial Stadium, Lincoln
Memorial Stadium is located on the campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. It is the home of the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team....
in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, Nebraska
The City of Lincoln is the capital and the second-most populous city of the US state of Nebraska. Lincoln is also the county seat of Lancaster County and the home of the University of Nebraska. Lincoln's 2010 Census population was 258,379....
.
Schedule
Roster
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Kent McCloughan Kent Auburn McCloughan is a former football defensive back. He played cornerback for the American Football League's Oakland Raiders from 1965 through 1969, and for the National Football League's Raiders in 1970, but his career ended early because of a devastating knee injury... HB (Jr.) Frank Solich Frank Solich is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the head coach at Ohio University, a position he has held since the 2005 season... HB (So.) Lloyd Voss Lloyd John Voss was an American football defensive end. He was drafted in the first round by the Green Bay Packers in the 1964 NFL Draft. He played most of his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers.... RT (Sr.) |
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Coaching staff
| Name | Title | First year in this position |
Years at Nebraska | Alma Mater |
| Bob Devaney Bob Devaney Robert S. "Bob" Devaney was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of Wyoming from 1957 to 1961 and at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln from 1962 to 1972, compiling a career college football record of 136–30–7... |
|Head Coach | 1962 | 1962-1972 | Alma Alma College Alma College is a private, liberal arts college located in Alma, Michigan. The enrollment is approximately 1,400 students, and the college is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The college's 13th President, Dr... |
| John Melton | | | 1962 | 1962-1988 | Wyoming University of Wyoming The University of Wyoming is a land-grant university located in Laramie, Wyoming, situated on Wyoming's high Laramie Plains, at an elevation of 7,200 feet , between the Laramie and Snowy Range mountains. It is known as UW to people close to the university... |
| Cletus Fischer | | | 1960 | 1960-1985 | Nebraska University of Nebraska–Lincoln The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is a public research university located in the city of Lincoln in the U.S. state of Nebraska... |
| Mike Corgan | |Running Backs | 1962 | 1962-1982 | Notre Dame University of Notre Dame The University of Notre Dame du Lac is a Catholic research university located in Notre Dame, an unincorporated community north of the city of South Bend, in St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States... |
| George Kelly | | | 1960 | 1960-1968 | |
| Jim Ross | | | 1962 | 1962-1976 | |
| Carl Selmer Carl Selmer -External links:... |
|Offensive Line | 1962 | 1962-1972 |
South Dakota State
Minnesota
Iowa State
Air Force
Kansas State
Colorado
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma State
Oklahoma
Auburn
Awards
- All American: Robert Brown
- National Lineman of the Year: Bob Brown
- All Big 8: Bob Brown, Dennis ClaridgeDennis ClaridgeDennis Bert Claridge is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League for the Green Bay Packers and Atlanta Falcons...
, Lloyd VossLloyd VossLloyd John Voss was an American football defensive end. He was drafted in the first round by the Green Bay Packers in the 1964 NFL Draft. He played most of his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers.... - Big 8 Player of the Year: Dennis Claridge
| Poll | Pre | Wk 1 | Wk 2 | Wk 3 | Wk 4 | Wk 5 | Wk 6 | Wk 7 | Wk 8 | Wk 9 | Wk 10 | Wk 11 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | #10 | #10 | #6 | #5 |
| Coaches | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | #6 |
Future professional players
- Robert Brown, 1964 2nd-round pick of the Philadelphia EaglesPhiladelphia EaglesThe Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
- James Brown, 1966 13th-round pick of the St Louis Cardinals
- Dennis ClaridgeDennis ClaridgeDennis Bert Claridge is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League for the Green Bay Packers and Atlanta Falcons...
, 1963 3rd-round pick of the Green Bay PackersGreen Bay PackersThe Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions... - Dick Czap, 1966 12th-round pick of the Cleveland BrownsCleveland BrownsThe Cleveland Browns are a professional football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are currently members of the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
- Rudy Johnson, 1964 5th-round pick of the San Francisco 49ersSan Francisco 49ersThe San Francisco 49ers are a professional American football team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team was founded in 1946 as a charter member of the All-America Football Conference and...
- Robert Jones, 1964 18th-round pick of the Washington RedskinsWashington RedskinsThe Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,...
- Monte KiffinMonte KiffinMonte Kiffin is an American football coach. He is widely considered to be one of the preeminent defensive coordinators in modern football, as well as one of the greatest defensive coordinators in NFL history...
, 1964 15th-round pick of the Minnesota VikingsMinnesota VikingsThe Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings joined the National Football League as an expansion team in 1960... - Tony Jeter, 1966 3rd-round pick of the Green Bay PackersGreen Bay PackersThe Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions...
- John KirbyJohn Kirby (American football)John Patrick Kirby is a former professional American football player who played linebacker for seven seasons for the Minnesota Vikings and the New York Giants....
, 1964 5th-round pick of the Minnesota VikingsMinnesota VikingsThe Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings joined the National Football League as an expansion team in 1960... - Larry KramerLarry Kramer (football coach)Larry Kramer is a former American football player and coach. He has held several head coaching positions at the collegiate level, and most recently was an assistant coach at Kansas State University.-Southern Oregon:...
, 1964 15th-round pick of the Indianapolis ColtsIndianapolis ColtsThe Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League .... - Preston Love, 1965 19th-round pick of the Detroit LionsDetroit LionsThe Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League , and play their home games at Ford Field in Downtown Detroit.Originally based in Portsmouth, Ohio and...
- Kent McCloughanKent McCloughanKent Auburn McCloughan is a former football defensive back. He played cornerback for the American Football League's Oakland Raiders from 1965 through 1969, and for the National Football League's Raiders in 1970, but his career ended early because of a devastating knee injury...
, 1965 3rd-round pick of the Washington RedskinsWashington RedskinsThe Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,... - Willie Ross, 1964 9th-round pick of the St. Louis CardinalsArizona CardinalsThe Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
- David Theisen, 1963 11th-round pick of the Los Angeles Rams
- Lloyd VossLloyd VossLloyd John Voss was an American football defensive end. He was drafted in the first round by the Green Bay Packers in the 1964 NFL Draft. He played most of his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers....
, 1964 1st-round pick of the Green Bay PackersGreen Bay PackersThe Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions... - Freeman White, 1966 9th-round pick of the New York GiantsNew York GiantsThe New York Giants are a professional American football team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, representing the New York City metropolitan area. The Giants are currently members of the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...