Education
University of Michigan.
University of Michigan.
Playing under head coach Fritz Crisler, Ponsetto led the 1944 team to an 8–2 record and a #8 ranking in the final Associated Press Poll. Ponsetto was selected as an All-Big Ten quarterback in 1944 and was elected captain of the 1945 team He also handled place-kicking responsibilities for the Wolverines, converting four extra points against Minnesota, four more against Purdue, and five against Penn in 1944.
Ponsetto led the 1945 team to a 7–3 record and a #6 ranking in the final Associated Press Poll.
After the 1945 season, Ponsetto underwent surgery on his knee. In September 1946, doctors advised that Ponsetto"s knee may not withstand the stress of playing football.
After graduating from Michigan, Ponsetto became a dentist in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area.