1982 Michigan Wolverines football team
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The 1982 Michigan Wolverines football team represented the University of Michigan
in the 1982 college football season
. The team's head coach was Bo Schembechler
. The Wolverines played their home games at Michigan Stadium
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University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
in the 1982 college football season
1982 NCAA Division I-A football season
The 1982 NCAA Division I-A football season saw Paul "Bear" Bryant retire as head coach at Alabama with 323 career victories in 38 seasons.The Penn State Nittany Lions won their first consensus national championship, closing out an 11-1 season by defeating Georgia and Heisman Trophy winner Herschel...
. The team's head coach was Bo Schembechler
Bo Schembechler
Glenn Edward "Bo" Schembechler, Jr. was an American football player, coach, and athletics administrator. He served as the head football coach at Miami University from 1963 to 1968 and at the University of Michigan from 1969 to 1989, compiling a career record of 234–65–8...
. The Wolverines played their home games at Michigan Stadium
Michigan Stadium
Michigan Stadium, nicknamed "The Big House," is the football stadium for the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan Stadium was built in 1927 at a cost of $950,000 and had an original capacity of 72,000. Before playing football at the stadium, the Wolverines played on Ferry Field...
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Schedule
1982 team players in the NFL
The following players were claimed in the 1983 NFL Draft1983 NFL Draft
The 1983 NFL Draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. It is officially known as the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting. The draft was held April 26–27, 1983...
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| Player | Position | Round | Pick | NFL Club |
| Rich Strenger Rich Strenger Richard Gene Strenger is a former All-Big Ten American football offensive tackle who played for the University of Michigan Wolverines and Detroit Lions . He is now working as a lawyer in Lake Orion, Michigan.... |
Tackle | 4 | 104 | Detroit Lions 1983 Detroit Lions season -References:***... |
| Keith Bostic | Defensive Back | 4 | 109 | Houston Oilers 1983 Houston Oilers season The 1983 Houston Oilers season was the 24th season the team was with the league. The team improved upon their previous season's output of 1–8, winning two games, but failed to qualify for the playoffs for the third consecutive season.-Schedule:-Standings:... |
| Robert Thompson | Linebacker | 5 | 126 | Houston Oilers 1983 Houston Oilers season The 1983 Houston Oilers season was the 24th season the team was with the league. The team improved upon their previous season's output of 1–8, winning two games, but failed to qualify for the playoffs for the third consecutive season.-Schedule:-Standings:... |
| Craig Dunaway Craig Dunaway Craig Carter Dunaway is a former professional American football tight end who was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League and the Michigan Panthers of the United States Football League. He played for the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 1983 NFL season after being drafted... |
Tight End | 5 | 129 | Pittsburgh Steelers 1983 Pittsburgh Steelers season - Schedule :- Week 1 : vs. Denver Broncos :at Three Rivers Stadium, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania* Game time: 1:00 pm EDT* Game weather:* Game attendance: 58,233* Referee: Jerry Seeman... |
| Lawrence Ricks Lawrence Ricks Lawrence Tallmagde Ricks is a former American football professional running back and kick returner who was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League and Michigan Panthers of the United States Football League. Ricks had been a star running back for the Michigan Wolverines... |
Back | 9 | 252 | Dallas Cowboys 1983 Dallas Cowboys season The Dallas Cowboys completed the 1983 season with a record of 12 wins and 4 losses, finishing second in the NFC East. The team started the season with seven straight victories, including a memorable Monday night win over the Washington Redskins in which the team erased a 20 point halftime deficit... |
| Ali Haji-Sheikh Ali Haji-Sheikh Ali S. Haji-Sheikh is a former American football placekicker for the University of Michigan and for three National Football League teams. Haji-Sheikh spent three seasons playing for the New York Giants. He had a superb rookie season, kicking 35 of 42 field goals and setting a then NFL record... |
Kicker | 10 | 268 | New York Giants 1983 New York Giants season The 1983 New York Giants season was the 59th season for the club in the National Football League. The Giants finished in last place in the National Football Conference East Division with a 3–12–1 record, the team's worst record since 1976.-Schedule:... |
| Anthony Carter | Wide Receiver | 13 | 364 | Miami Dolphins 1983 Miami Dolphins season The 1983 season was the 17th season in football for the Miami Dolphins and they sought to return to the Super Bowl after losing to the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XVII... |
Awards and honors
- All-Americans: Anthony Carter
- All-Conference: Anthony Carter, Lawrence RicksLawrence RicksLawrence Tallmagde Ricks is a former American football professional running back and kick returner who was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League and Michigan Panthers of the United States Football League. Ricks had been a star running back for the Michigan Wolverines...
, Stefan HumphriesStefan HumphriesStefan Govan Humphries, MD is a former American football offensive lineman in the NFL. He played five seasons for the Chicago Bears and Denver Broncos. He attended the University of Michigan. Humphries was a part of the 1985 Bears that won Super Bowl XX. He was also a member of the "Shuffling...
, Tom DixonTom Dixon (American football)Tom Dixon is a former All-American football center who played for the Michigan Wolverines from 1980 to 1983. Dixon started every game for the Wolverines in the 1981, 1982, and 1983 seasons. He was named a first-team All-American in 1983 by UPI, Kodak and Walter Camp and helped the Wolverines win...
, Rich StrengerRich StrengerRichard Gene Strenger is a former All-Big Ten American football offensive tackle who played for the University of Michigan Wolverines and Detroit Lions . He is now working as a lawyer in Lake Orion, Michigan....
, Robert Thompson, Paul Girgash, Keith Bostic - Most Valuable Player: Anthony Carter
- Meyer Morton Award: Stefan Humphries
- John Maulbetsch Award: Mark Hammerstein
- Frederick Matthei Award: Steve SmithSteve Smith (quarterback)Steve Smith is a former American football quarterback. He was the starting quarterback for the University of Michigan Wolverines from 1981 to 1983....
- Arthur Robinson Scholarship Award: Craig DunawayCraig DunawayCraig Carter Dunaway is a former professional American football tight end who was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League and the Michigan Panthers of the United States Football League. He played for the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 1983 NFL season after being drafted...
- Dick Katcher Award: Robert Thompson
- Robert P. Ufer Award: Jerry Bergei
Coaching staff
- Head coach: Bo SchembechlerBo SchembechlerGlenn Edward "Bo" Schembechler, Jr. was an American football player, coach, and athletics administrator. He served as the head football coach at Miami University from 1963 to 1968 and at the University of Michigan from 1969 to 1989, compiling a career record of 234–65–8...
- Assistant coaches: Tirrel BurtonTirrel BurtonTirrel Burton is a former American football player, coach, and radio broadcaster. He played halfback for Ara Parseghian's championship teams at Miami University in 1954 and 1955 and led the undefeated, untied 1955 team in rushing, scoring, pass interceptions, kickoff returns and punt returns,...
, Lloyd CarrLloyd CarrLloyd H. Carr is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head coach at the University of Michigan from 1995 through the 2007 season. Under Carr, the Wolverines compiled a record of 122–40 and won or shared five Big Ten Conference titles...
, Bob Chmiel, Jerry HanlonJerry HanlonJerry Hanlon is a former American football player, coach, and radio broadcaster. He was a halfback on the 1953–1955 Miami University teams that won two Mid-American Conference championships under Ara Parseghian...
, Jerry MeterJerry MeterJerry Meter is a former American football player and coach. Meter's father, Bernard Meter, played football for Notre Dame in the 1940s. Jerry Meter enrolled at the University of Michigan and played linebacker for Bo Schembechler from 1976 to 1978. In 1977, he received the Frederick Matthaei...
, Gary MoellerGary MoellerGary O. Moeller is an American football coach best known for being head coach at the University of Michigan from 1990 to 1994. During his five seasons at Michigan, he won 44 games, lost 13 and tied 3 for a winning percentage of .758...
, Paul SchudelPaul Schudel-External links:...
, Bob ThornbladhBob ThornbladhRobert N. M. "Blade" Thornbladh is a former American football player, coach and radio color commentator. He played for the Michigan Wolverines football team from 1971 to 1973 and was an assistant coach at Michigan from 1980 to 1986...
, Elliot Uzelac, Milan VooletichMilan VooletichMilan Emil Vooletich, Jr. was an American football player and coach. He played football at Geneva College in the mid-1960s and later had a 32-year career as a football coach including eight years as an assistant coach under Bo Schembechler at the University of Michigan, five years as an assistant... - Trainer: Russ Miller
- Managers: Charles Fromm, Douglas Ham, Daniel Horning, Greg Pearlman, Robert Reid