Neil Putnam

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Neil Putnam
Biographical details
Born (1936-02-25) February 25, 1936 (age 88)
Playing career
1957Miami (OH)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1962–1964Dartmouth (assistant)
1965–1970Yale (assistant)
1971–1980Lafayette
Head coaching record
Overall44–55–3

Neil E. Putnam (born February 25, 1936) is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Lafayette College from 1971 to 1980, compiling a record of 44–55–3. Putnam is a native of Youngstown, Ohio. He played college football at Miami University.[1]

Head coaching record[edit]

College[edit]

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Lafayette Leopards (Middle Three Conference) (1971–1975)
1971 Lafayette 5–5 1–1 2nd
1972 Lafayette 3–7 0–2 3rd
1973 Lafayette 6–3–1 0–2 3rd
1974 Lafayette 3–7 0–2 3rd
1975 Lafayette 5–5 0–2 3rd
Lafayette Leopards (NCAA Division II independent) (1976–1977)
1976 Lafayette 5–5
1977 Lafayette 5–6
Lafayette Leopards (NCAA Division I-AA independent) (1978–1980)
1978 Lafayette 4–7
1979 Lafayette 5–3–2
1980 Lafayette 3–7
Lafayette: 44–55–3 1–9
Total: 44–55–3

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Neil Putnam to Lafayette". Delaware County Daily Times. Upper Darby Township, Pennsylvania. United Press International. December 21, 1970. p. 32. Retrieved March 31, 2016 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.