John Coatta

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John Coatta was the head football coach of the Wisconsin Badgers football program from 1967 to 1969. During his tenure, he compiled a terrible 3-26-1(.117) record. He set an NCAA record for most consecutive games without a win to begin a career with 23. He didn't win a single game in his first two seasons, and won all three of his games in his final season. His three wins came against Iowa 23-17, Indiana 36-34, and Illinois 53-14.

Preceded by
Milt Bruhn		 University of Wisconsin Head Football Coach
1967–1969		 Succeeded by
John Jardine

[edit] Reference

  • ESPN College Football Encyclopedia

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