Carnie Smith
Carnie H. Smith was an American football player and coach in the United States. His teams were declared the NAIA National Football Champions in 1957 and 1961.
Coaching career
Smith was the seventh head football coach for the Pittsburg State Gorillas located in Pittsburg, Kansas and he held that position for 18 seasons, from 1949 until 1966. His coaching record at Pitt State was 116 wins, 52 losses, and 6 ties. As of the conclusion of the 2009 season, this ranks him second at Pitt State in total wins and fourth at the school in winning percentage (.684).[2]
The football stadium at Pittsburg State is named Carnie Smith Stadium in his honor.[3]
Head coaching record
| Year |
Team |
Overall |
Conference |
Standing |
Bowl/playoffs |
| Pittsburg State Gorillas (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) (1949–1966) |
| 1949 |
Pittsburg State |
8-2-1 |
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| 1950 |
Pittsburg State |
5-5 |
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L 21-32 Mizra Shrine Bowl |
| 1951 |
Pittsburg State |
7-3 |
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| 1952 |
Pittsburg State |
5-4-1 |
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| 1953 |
Pittsburg State |
6-3-1 |
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| 1954 |
Pittsburg State |
6-2 |
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| 1955 |
Pittsburg State |
7-3 |
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| 1956 |
Pittsburg State |
7-2-1 |
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| 1957 |
Pittsburg State |
11-0 |
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W 27-26 Holiday Bowl (NAIA) |
| 1958 |
Pittsburg State |
4-5-1 |
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| 1959 |
Pittsburg State |
6-3 |
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| 1960 |
Pittsburg State |
8-1 |
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| 1961 |
Pittsburg State |
11-0 |
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W 12-7 Camellia Bowl |
| 1962 |
Pittsburg State |
6-3 |
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| 1963 |
Pittsburg State |
5-3-1 |
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| 1964 |
Pittsburg State |
4-5 |
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| 1965 |
Pittsburg State |
3-6 |
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| 1966 |
Pittsburg State |
7-2 |
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| Pittsburg State: |
116-52-6 |
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| Total: |
116-52-6 |
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| National championship Conference title Conference division title |
References
External links
| Persondata |
| Name |
Smith, Carnie |
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