Wabash Grinds Out Victory, Reclaims Bell, 14-7
November 13, 1976
November 13, 1976, Crawfordsville, Ind. - A Wabash College ground game that amassed 211 yards on the day was too much for DePauw University to overcome in the 1976 Monon Bell Classic. Wabash prevailed 14-7 and finishes with a 7-3 record, its best since 1965. The Tigers close out the season 2-8.
"It was a disappointing end to a disappointing season," DePauw defensive back and co-captain Randy Wells said after the game.
The contest was played under sunny skies with a 40 degree temperature in front of 
approximately 4,400 fans.
Access a "Monon Memory" of the game, created by Ken Owen '82, director of media relations, here: 
[Download Video: "1976 Monon Memory" - 2721kb].
Video clips of all football battles between DePauw and Wabash, as well as a treasure trove of other historical information, are available on the Monon Bell Web page. Visit it by clicking here.
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