Bethany Swedes football
The Bethany Swedes football team represents Bethany College in the sport of college football. They are part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), competing in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC). Historically known as the "Terrible Swedes", the sport began at Bethany in 1893 when the college played two games and finished with a record of one win and one loss. The school played two games again in 1894, then did not field a team until 1901 when the program produced five wins, two losses, and one tie. As of completion of the 2009 season, Bethany has won 475 games, lost 363, and 31 games ended in a tie.[2]
| Bethany Swedes | |
|---|---|
| First season | 1893 |
| Head coach | Curran White 1st season, 0–0 (–) |
| Stadium | Lindstrom Field at Anderson Athletic Complex |
| Location | Lindsborg, Kansas |
| Conference | KCAC |
| All-time record | 510–429–30 (.542) |
| Conference titles | 19 |
| Colors | Blue and Gold[1] |
| Website | bethanyswedes.com |
The current coach of the schools football program is Curran White, and he is in his first season at the helm.[3] Former coach Ted Kessinger was named to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2010[4] and former coach Bennie Owen was inducted in 1951.[5]
References
- Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Style Guide (PDF). July 6, 2016. Retrieved July 10, 2016.
- Bethany College 2010 Football Media Guide
- Bethany College Names Head Coach
- ESPN.com "College Football" May 11, 2010
- "Bennie Owen". College Football Hall of Fame. Football Foundation. Retrieved 2012-07-23.