Challace McMillin

Challace Joe McMillin (March 18, 1942 – March 8, 2020) was an American football, track and field, and cross country coach. He was the first head coach of James Madison University's football program, serving from 1972 to 1984 and compiling a record of 67–60–2. A native of Gilt Edge, Tennessee, McMillin was a high school coach in Memphis, Tennessee before coming to James Madison in 1971, when he launched the school's track and field program and also coached cross country.[1] McMillin was also a member of the faculty in James Madison's kinesiology department.[2]

Challace McMillin
Biographical details
Born(1942-03-18)March 18, 1942
Gilt Edge, Tennessee
DiedMarch 8, 2020(2020-03-08) (aged 77)
Harrisonburg, Virginia
Playing career
1960–1963Southwestern (TN)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1972–1984James Madison
Head coaching record
Overall67–60–2
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1 VCAA

McMillin died on March 8, 2020, ten days before his 78th birthday.[3][4]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
James Madison Dukes (NCAA College Division / Division II independent) (1972–1973)
1972 James Madison 0–4–1
1973 James Madison 4–5
James Madison Dukes (Virginia Collegiate Athletic Association) (1974–1975)
1974 James Madison 6–43–25th
1975 James Madison 9–0–15–01st
James Madison Dukes (NCAA Division II independent) (1976)
1976 James Madison 7–4
James Madison Dukes (NCAA Division III independent) (1977–1978)
1977 James Madison 5–5
1978 James Madison 8–2
James Madison Dukes (NCAA Division II independent) (1979)
1979 James Madison 4–6
James Madison Dukes (NCAA Division I-AA independent) (1980–1992)
1980 James Madison 4–6
1981 James Madison 3–8
1982 James Madison 8–3
1983 James Madison 3–8
1984 James Madison 6–5
James Madison: 67–60–28–2
Total:67–60–2
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References

  1. "Madison fielding football team". The News Leader. Staunton, Virginia. July 23, 1972. p. 16. Retrieved June 26, 2019 via Newspapers.com .
  2. "Challace McMillin - Hall of Fame". James Madison University Athletics. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
  3. JMU Mourns the Passing of Hall of Fame Football Coach Challace McMillin
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