It is named in honor of Wilford A. Butler, (Western Michigan 1961) who served as the fraternity's executive director from 1963 to 1987.

Their second pick was tight end Tony Scheffler from Western Michigan.

Mattison had served as the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach under Jack Harbaugh at Western Michigan from 1981 to 1986.

The Seminoles, who were favored by 40 points, have another easy home opponent this Saturday, Western Michigan.

These schools were soon joined by St. Cloud State and Western Michigan to bring the league's membership at launch to eight.

"At that time, to take 18 to 20 points off the floor is a big mistake," said Western Michigan Coach Bob Donewald.

At Western Michigan, he has served as the linebacker coach after spending a year as the defensive line coach.

He graduated from Fremont High School of Western Michigan in 1887.

Marist defeated Minnesota and Western Michigan and lost by 9 points to Arkansas in the tournament.

Cook had 7,458 points, 44 more than Phil McMullen of Western Michigan.