American football coach
John Ford was an American football coach. He served as the fifth head football coach at Marquette University during the 1905 and 1906 seasons.[1] His coaching record at Marquette was 4–8–2. This ranks him 13th at Marquette in total wins and 15th at Marquette in winning percentage (.393).[2] Having been a graduate of the College of the Holy Cross (where he played football),[3] Ford was also the first paid coach at Marquette.
Head coaching record
Year
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Team
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Overall
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Conference |
Standing
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Bowl/playoffs
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Marquette Blue and Gold (Independent) (1905–1906)
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1905
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Marquette
|
3–4 |
|
|
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1906
|
Marquette
|
1–4–2 |
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Marquette:
|
4–8–2 |
|
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Total: |
4–8–2 |
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