Ivan Schottel

Ivan Estill Schottel (October 11, 1921 – August 21, 2000) was an American football player and coach. He played professionally as an end and defensive back with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL) in 1946 and 1948. Schottel served as the head football at St. Benedict's College—now known as Benedictine College—in Atchison, Kansas from 1953 to 1962 and Northwest Missouri State College—now known as Northwest Missouri State University—in Maryville, Missouri, compiling a career college football coaching record of 80–80–3.

Ivan Schottel
Biographical details
Born(1921-10-11)October 11, 1921
Cosby, Missouri
DiedAugust 21, 2000(2000-08-21) (aged 78)
Saint Joseph, Missouri
Playing career
early 1940sNorthwest Missouri State
1946Detroit Lions
1948Detroit Lions
Position(s)End, defensive back
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1949–1952Atchison HS (KS)
1953–1962St. Benedict's
1963–1970Northwest Missouri State
Head coaching record
Overall80–80–3 (college)
Bowls1–0
Tournaments0–1 (NAIA playoffs)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
5 CIC (1953, 1956, 1958–1960)

Early life and playing career

Schottel was born in Cosby, Missouri and graduated from King City High School in King City, Missouri. He attended Northwest Missouri State Teacher's College—now known as Northwest Missouri State University—in Maryville, Missouri and pre-flight training at Saint Mary College in Leavenworth, Kansas, where he played for the service team. He joined United States Army during World War II. After the war, Schottel played for professionally for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL) as an end and defensive back in 1946 and 1948. He appeared in 16 games for the Lions, had four receptions for 147 yards, and scored touchdown. He had a 41.6 yard punting average. An injury in 1948 ended his career.

Coaching career

Benedictine

Schottel was the tenth head football coach at St. Benedict's College—now known as Benedictine College—in Atchison, Kansas, serving for 10 seasons, from 1953 to 1962, compiling a record of 52–36–2.[1]

Northwest Missouri State

Schottel was the 12th head football coach at Northwest Missouri State College—now known as Northwest Missouri State University—in Maryville, Missouri, serving for eight seasons, from 1963 to 1970, compiling a record of 28–44–1.

Head coaching record

College
Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
St. Benedict's Ravens (Central Intercollegiate Conference) (1953–1962)
1953 St. Benedict's 7–24–1T–1st
1954 St. Benedict's 2–5–12–3T–4th
1955 St. Benedict's 3–62–34th
1956 St. Benedict's 7–34–11stW Mineral Water Bowl
1957 St. Benedict's 7–14–12nd
1958 St. Benedict's 10–15–01stL NAIA Semifinal
1959 St. Benedict's 7–35–01st
1960 St. Benedict's 7–15–01st
1961 St. Benedict's 2–72–34th
1962 St. Benedict's 0–7–10–56th
St. Benedict's: 52–36–233–17
Northwest Missouri State Bearcats (Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Association) (1963–1970)
1963 Northwest Missouri State 3–5–11–45th
1964 Northwest Missouri State 6–32–34th
1965 Northwest Missouri State 6–33–23rd
1966 Northwest Missouri State 4–53–23rd
1967 Northwest Missouri State 3–62–3T–3rd
1968 Northwest Missouri State 0–90–56th
1969 Northwest Missouri State 4–52–3T–4th
1970 Northwest Missouri State 2–80–67th
Northwest Missouri State: 28–44–113–28
Total:80–80–3
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References
  1. "Football Media Guide". Benedictine College. 2011. Archived from the original on July 14, 2012. Retrieved August 31, 2011.
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