Hall of Fame

Doug Krause

Doug Krause

  • Class
    1972
  • Induction
    2015
  • Sport(s)
    Football
Krause was a two-time Associated Press All-American, earning Second-Team All-America honors in 1971 and garnering Honorable Mention All-America recognition in 1970.

A two-time all-MAC selection at guard, he earned first-team distinction in 1971. Krause also played defensive line for the Red and White, notching 70 solo tackles and 75 assisted tackles as a senior and was tabbed the team's Outstanding Defensive Lineman. With 30 tackles against Bowling Green in 1970, including 17 solo stops, Krause set Miami's single-game record for tackles and its single-game mark for solo tackles. He anchored a Miami defense that ranked third in the nation in total defense in 1971.

Originally a walk-on to the team, Krause went on to serve as tri-captain as a senior. Playing from 1969-71 for Miami, Krause was tabbed the team's most valuable player in 1971.
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