title: Vernon McCasland
text: # Vernon McCasland
  
  Selby Vernon McCasland (September 27, 1896 – November 15, 1970) was an American scholar of religion and was president of the American Academy of Religion in 1949. Earlier in life, he was a coach of American football and basketball at Abilene Christian University.
  
  ## Religion scholar
  
  McCasland was the author of many books on religion.
  
  ## Coaching career
  
  McCasland was the first head football coach at Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas and he held that position for the 1919 season. His coaching record at Abilene Christian 2–2.
  
  ## Head coaching record
  
  ### Football
  
  | Year | Team | Overall |
  | - | - | - |
  | Abilene Christian (Independent) (1919) ||||||
  | 1919 | Abilene Christian | 2–2 |
  | Abilene Christian: | Abilene Christian: | 2–2 |
  | Total: | Total: | 2–2 |
  