Bill Yeoman
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| Bill Yeoman | ||
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| Born | December 26, 1927 | |
| Place of birth |  Elnora, IN |
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| Career highlights | ||
| Overall | 160-108-8 | |
| Bowls | 6-4-1 | |
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| 1945 1946-1948 |
Texas A&M Army |
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| Position | C | |
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| 1954-1961 1962-1986 |
Michigan State (assistant) Houston |
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| College Football Hall of Fame, 2001 (Bio) | ||
Bill Yeoman (born December 26, 1927 in Elnora, Indiana) was the head football coach at the University of Houston from 1962 to 1986. He is the winningest coach in school history, having compiled a record of 160-108-8. His 160 victories rank 51st on the NCAA all time list. He used the Veer offense in 1964 which quickly helped lead the Cougars to national prominence. Yeoman's Cougars finished the season ranked in the Top 10 four times and 10 times in the Top 20.
On July 11, 1964, Yeoman broke the color barrier for major Texas football programs when the University of Houston signed San Antonio’s Warren McVea to a scholarship.
For three straight years Houston led the nation in total offense, averaging 437 yards a game in 1966, 427 in 1967, and 562 in 1968. The 1968 total was an NCAA record at the time. Houston also led the nation in scoring, 42.5 points a game that year.
He guided the Cougars to four Southwest Conference Championships – 1976, 1978, 1979 & 1984 - and a 6-4-1 record in bowl games including Cotton Bowl victories over Maryland in 1977 and Nebraska in 1980. In 1976, Houston’s first year as a member of the SWC, Yeoman was named Texas Coach of the Year and runner-up for National Coach of the Year. Yeoman was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2001 and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in 2003. He coached 46 All Americans and 69 National Football League players.
However, his career was not without controversy. In 1986, allegations surfaced regarding illegal recruiting inducements and extra benefits for his players. Subsequently, in 1988, the program was placed on probation. Yeoman was alleged to have handed out cash to players and provided them with illegal transportation and lodging.
Today, Yeoman works as a fundraiser for the UH athletic department.
[edit] Playing career & early crofessional career
Yeoman played center for the Army Black Knights 1946-48 under legendary coach Earl Blaik. The 1946 team was 9-0-1 with a backfield of two Heisman Trophy winners: Glenn Davis and Doc Blanchard. He was captain in 1948 and a second team All American. Army had a 22-2-4 record in his time. Yeoman served in the United States Army 1950-1953. He returned to civilian life and became an assistant coach under Duffy Daugherty at Michigan State 1954-1961.
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