Ernie Duplechin

Ernie Duplechin (c. 1932 – December 24, 2020) was an American football coach and college athletics administrator. He served as the head football coach at the McNeese State University from 1979 to 1981, compiling a record of 28–6–1. Duplechin was the athletic director at McNeese State from 1980 to 1985.[1]

Ernie Duplechin
Biographical details
Bornc. 1932
Died(2020-12-24)December 24, 2020 (aged 88)
Playing career
Football
c. 1954Louisiana College
Baseball
c. 1954Louisiana College
Position(s)Fullback (football)
Catcher (baseball)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
c. 1955Ville Platte HS (LA) (assistant)
c. 1955Eunice HS (LA) (assistant)
1957–1960Basile HS (LA) (assistant)
1961–1964Basile HS (LA)
1965McNeese State (GA)
1966–1978McNeese State (assistant)
1979–1981McNeese State
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
1980–1985McNeese State
Head coaching record
Overall28–6–1 (college)
Bowls0–2
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
2 SLC (1979–1980)
Awards
SLC Coach of the Year (1979)

Duplechin died at the age of 88, on December 24, 2020.[2]

Head coaching record

College

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
McNeese State Cowboys (Southland Conference) (1979–1981)
1979 McNeese State 11–15–01stL Independence
1980 McNeese State 10–25–01stL Independence
1981 McNeese State 7–3–13–1–12nd
McNeese State: 28–6–113–1–1
Total:28–6–1
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References

  1. "Duplechin resigns post". The Ville Platte Gazette. Ville Platte, Louisiana. May 9, 1985. p. 1-B. Retrieved January 29, 2019 via Newspapers.com .
  2. Verrico, Taylor (December 26, 2020). "Ernie Duplechin, McNeese Hall of Fame coach, passes away at 88". Lake Charles, Louisiana: KPLC. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
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