Carl James Falivene Sr. (c. 1927 – September 28, 2015) was an American football player and coach.[1] He served as the last-to-date varsity head football coach at the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont from 1972 until the program was shuttered in 1974.[2]

Carl Falivene
Biographical details
Bornc. 1927
Schenectady, New York, U.S.
Died(2015-09-28)September 28, 2015 (aged 88)
The Woodlands, Texas, U.S.
Playing career
1947Notre Dame
1948–1949Syracuse
Position(s)Fullback, linebacker
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1951St. Anne's Academy (AR)
1966–1967Hofstra (assistant)
1968–1970Williams (assistant)
1971Vermont (assistant)
1972–1974Vermont

As a college football player, he played for a short period at Notre Dame under Hall of Fame head coach Frank Leahy until injuries derailed his career there.[3] He transferred to Syracuse University where he was a standout fullback and linebacker[4]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Vermont Catamounts (Yankee Conference) (1972–1974)
1972 Vermont 4–5 3–2 3rd
1973 Vermont 3–6 1–5 7th
1974 Vermont 4–6 1–5 7th
Vermont: 11–17 5–12
Total: 11–17

References

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  1. ^ "Carl Falivene". legacy.com. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  2. ^ "1973-74 Catamounts". helmethut.com. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
  3. ^ "Notre Dame Academic Catalog" (PDF). University of Notre Dame. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  4. ^ "It's Official, Carl Falivene named coach". Burlington Free Press. June 22, 1972. Retrieved October 18, 2018.