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Team History
A program that has been losing for a long time. At this level since the 30's they have won double digit games in a season just once and have never won a bowl game outside of their home stadium. In 87 seasons they have made 5 total appearances in the AP poll. Their home venue, the Sun Bowl, is one of the more historic in the sport.
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Quick Facts
Peak of Program
In 2004/2005 they had back to back 8 win seasons, all 5 appearances they've ever had in the AP poll came in this stretch.
Rock Bottom
From 1975 to 1985 they had an 11 season stretch where they had four 2 win seasons and seven 1 win seasons. Most their games in that 85 season still had over 20,000 fans in attendance. Masochism.
Best Ever Player
Fred Carr (LB, 1965-1967): First team All American who Vince Lombardi called the greated college player in the country, selecting him 5th overall in the 1st round.
Best Ever Coach
Mike Brumbelow (1950-1956): 3rd all time in wins, but 1st in win % by a large margin. Won one of their only 2 conference championships, and responsible for 2 of the 5 bowl wins in school history.
Stadium
Sun Bowl
First Season
1914
Enrollment
25,000