Stature and coaches, 1936–1985
The program’s standing over time, with every coach’s tenure beneath it — read down to see who was there for each rise and fall.
DynastyBlue BloodPower ProgramNational ProgramRegional Program
Every coach
Big movers show how many stature points they built or lost against what they inherited; steadier tenures show the tier they reached instead.
1977–1985
Chuck Shelton Steady
Chuck Shelton moved the Bulldogs from Regional Program V to Regional Program IV in 9 seasons.
+3.8 pts over 9 seasons · top 41% of 6-9-season tenures (368 in sample)
Closest comparable run: Jim Colletto’s Purdue run (1991–1996)
2nd-best Drake tenure of 2 by the numbers.
2 NFL Draft picks: Jack Matia (1979), Pat Dunsmore (1983)
+3.8
40-59
1936–1942, 1944–1946
Vee Green Steady
Vee Green held Drake at Regional Program III for 10 seasons.
1st-best Drake tenure of 2 by the numbers.
Succeeded by Al Kawal (1947–1948).
Regional Program III
49-44-4