Alma

Woodruff was the head college football

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 coach for the Alma

Alma College

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 Scots located in Alma, Michigan

Alma, Michigan

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He held that position for the 1896 season. His coaching record at Alma was 2 wins, 0 losses and 1 tie. As of the conclusion of the 2010 season, this ranks him #23 at Alma in total wins and #4 at the school in winning percentage .

Iowa State

In 1900, Iowa State College

Iowa State University

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 hired Woodruff as a "director of physical culture

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 and instructor in Latin." Woodruff served as the fifth head coach for the Iowa State football team

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during the 1900 season. His career coaching record at Iowa state was 2 wins, 5 losses, and 1 ties. This ranks him 26th at Iowa state in total wins and 23rd at Iowa state in winning percentage.