Chuck Shelton

Chuck Shelton
Sport(s) Football
Biographical details
Born August 16, 1935
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1977–1985
1986–1991
1992–1995
1998
Drake
Utah State
Pacific
New York CityHawks
Head coaching record
Overall 81–127–1

Statistics

Chuck Shelton was the 21st head college football coach for the Drake University Bulldogs located in Des Moines, Iowa and he held that position for nine seasons, from 1977 until 1985. His overall coaching record at Drake was 40 wins, 59 losses, and 0 ties. This ranks him sixth at Drake in terms of total wins and 19th at Drake in terms of winning percentage.[1] He was the head coach at two schools (Drake and Pacific) when they canceled their football program. Drake brought it back for the 1987 school year, but Shelton had already left as head coach.

He also coached at Utah State University and University of the Pacific.

Chuck Shelton was born in Rolla, MO and led all high schools in the State of Missouri in rushing in 1954. During the 1954 season he averaged more than 12 yards per carry, and led his team to an undefeated season.

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs Coaches# AP°
Drake Bulldogs (Missouri Valley Conference) (1977–1985)
1977 Drake 2–9 1–5 6th
1978 Drake 4–7 3–3 4th
1979 Drake 3–8 1–4 T–4th
1980 Drake 8–3 3–2 4th
1981 Drake 10–1 5–1 T–1st
1982 Drake 4–7 2–4 5th
1983 Drake 1–10 1–6 6th
1984 Drake 4–7 2–3 T–4th
1985 Drake 4–7 1–4 T–6th
Drake: 40–59 19–32
Utah State Aggies (Big West Conference) (1986–1991)
1986 Utah St. 3–8 3–4 4(t)
1987 Utah St. 5–6 4–3 2(t)
1988 Utah St. 4–7 4–3 3(t)
1989 Utah St. 4–7 4–3 4
1990 Utah St. 5–5–1 5–1–1 2(t)
1991 Utah St. 5–6 5–2 3
Utah St.: 26–39–1 25–16–1
Pacific Tigers (Big West Conference) (1992–1995)
1992 Pacific 3–8 2–4 6
1993 Pacific 3–8 2–4 6(t)
1994 Pacific 6–5 4–2 4
1995 Pacific 3–8 2–4 8(t)
Pacific: 15–29 10–14
Total: 81–127–1
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title
Indicates Bowl Coalition, Bowl Alliance, Bowl Championship Series (BCS) bowl, or College Football Playoff (CFP) game.
#Rankings from final Coaches Poll.
°Rankings from final AP Poll.

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