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1904 Vanderbilt Commodores Football Team
The 1904 Vanderbilt Commodores football team represented Vanderbilt University during the 1904 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season. The team's head coach was Dan McGugin, who served his first season in that capacity. Members of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association, the Commodores played six home games in Nashville, Tennessee and finished the season with a record of 9–0. The 1904 Vanderbilt team scored an average of 52.7 points per game, the most in college football that season, and allowed just four points, all surrendered in their game against Missouri-Rolla. The team had a strong claim to the Southern championship, as the elevens of Georgetown and Virginia played few southern schools. Before the season The Commodores hired former Michigan guard Dan McGugin, a protege and son-in-law of Michigan coach Fielding H. Yost. Like Yost, McGugin utilized a short punt formation. Sportswriter Fuzzy Woodruff once wrote "The plain facts of the bus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association
The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association (SIAA) was one of the first collegiate athletic conferences in the United States. Twenty-seven of the current Division I FBS (formerly Division I-A) football programs were members of this conference at some point, as were at least 19 other schools. Every member of the current Southeastern Conference except University of Arkansas, Arkansas and University of Missouri, Missouri, as well as six of the 15 current members of the Atlantic Coast Conference plus future SEC member University of Texas at Austin, currently of the Big 12 Conference (and previously of the now defunct Southwest Conference), formerly held membership in the SIAA. History The first attempt (1892–1893) Largely forgotten to history is the first brief year of competition played by the SIAA. On December 28, 1892, a meeting between most of the prominent Southern college athletic programs was held at Richmond's Exchange Hotel (Richmond, Virginia), Exchange Hotel, or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dan Blake
Daniel Bigelow Blake, Jr. (May 22, 1882 – September 7, 1953) was an American football player and coach. Early years Dan Bigelow Blake, Jr. was born on May 22, 1882 in Cuero, Texas to Daniel Bigelow Blake, Sr. and Mary Clara Weldon. Dan, Sr. was a physician and once president of the Nashville Academy of Medicine. Playing years Vanderbilt Blake was a prominent halfback and end for Dan McGugin's Vanderbilt football teams from 1903 to 1906, winning multiple SIAA titles. His two brothers, Bob and Vaughn, also played on those teams. Dan, Bob, and Vaughn were captains of the 1906, 1907, and 1908 Vanderbilt teams respectively. Dan Blake was selected consensus All-Southern in 1906. At Vanderbilt he was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity and stood 5 feet 11 and weighed some 165 pounds. 1903 Dan played end in 1903, the same position as his brother Bob. 1904 One writer in 1904 still contended Blake, who "played left half for Vanderbilt, '04, being taken from left end, which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Georgetown Tigers Football
The Georgetown Tigers football program represents Georgetown College of Georgetown, Kentucky in college football. The Tigers have been one of the most successful football teams playing NAIA. Accomplishments * National Champions – 1991, 2000, 2001 * National Finalist – 1991, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 * National Semi-Finalist – 2004, 2011 * 19 Mid-South Conference Champions – 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015 * NAIA National Coach of the Year – Bill Cronin – 2000, 2001 History The team had rivalries with both Kentucky and Transylvania going back to the 19th century. The Kevin Donley era Kevin Donley has been one of the most successful coaches in NAIA football. Donley joined the Georgetown College staff as head coach A head coach, senior coach or manager is a professional at training and developing athletes. They typically hold a more public profile and are paid more than other coaches. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mississippi State Bulldogs Football
The Mississippi State Bulldogs football program represents Mississippi State University in the sport of American football. The Bulldogs compete in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). They also have won one SEC championship in 1941 and a division championship in 1998. The Bulldogs have 25 postseason bowl appearances. The program has produced 38 All-Americans (2 consensus), 171 All-SEC selections, and 124 NFL players (11 first-round draft picks). The Bulldogs’ home stadium, Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field, is the second oldest in the NCAA Division I FBS. History Early history (1895–1966) Mississippi State (then known as the Mississippi A&M Aggies) first fielded a football team in 1895. The team was coached by W. M. Matthews. During his one-season tenure, Matthews posted an overall record of zero wins and two losses (0–2). He is also credited with the sel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vanderbilt Football 1904
Vanderbilt may refer to: People *Vanderbilt (surname) *Vanderbilt family Places In the United States: *Vanderbilt, California, a former gold-mining town *Vanderbilt, Michigan, a village * Vanderbilt, Nevada, a ghost town * Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site, Hyde Park, NY *Vanderbilt, Texas, a census-designated place *Vanderbilt, Pennsylvania, a borough *Vanderbilt Avenue, three New York City streets *Vanderbilt University, a private research university in Nashville, Tennessee, USA **Vanderbilt Commodores, the athletics program of Vanderbilt University *Vanderbilt Museum, in Centerport, New York, built with a bequest from William Kissam Vanderbilt II Other uses *One Vanderbilt, a skyscraper in New York City *Vanderbilt Club, a bidding system in the game of contract bridge, devised by Harold S. Vanderbilt *Vanderbilt Cup, in American auto racing *George Vanderbilt Sumatran Expedition *Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, specializes in mortgages for manufactured homes *Vanderbi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sewanee–Vanderbilt Football Rivalry
The Sewanee–Vanderbilt football rivalry was an American college football college rivalry, rivalry between the Sewanee Tigers football, Sewanee Tigers and Vanderbilt Commodores football, Vanderbilt Commodores. They were both founding members of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association (SIAA), the Southern Conference, and the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Both teams' histories feature some powerhouses of early Southern football, e.g. 1899 Sewanee Tigers football team and 1906 Vanderbilt Commodores football team. It was the oldest of Vanderbilt's rivalries; dating back to 1891 college football season, 1891 when Vanderbilt played its second ever football game and Sewanee played its first. Vanderbilt leads the series 40–8–4. It used to be claimed as the oldest rivalry in the south, older than the "South's Oldest Rivalry" between North Carolina Tar Heels, North Carolina and Virginia Cavaliers, Virginia. Usually played towards the end of the season on Thanksgiving Day, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1904 Sewanee Tigers Football Team
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The 1904 Sewanee Tigers football team represented the Sewanee Tigers of Sewanee: The University of the South in the 1904 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season. Schedule Players Line Backfield References Sewanee Sewanee Tigers football seasons Sewanee Tigers football The Sewanee Tigers football team represents Sewanee: The University of the South in the sport of American football. The Tigers compete in NCAA Division III as members of the Southern Athletic Association. Three Sewanee Tigers are members of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richmond, Kentucky
Richmond is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of Madison County, Kentucky, United States. It is named after Richmond, Virginia, and is home to Eastern Kentucky University. In 2019, the population was 36,157. Richmond is the fourth-largest city in the Bluegrass region (after Louisville, Lexington and Covington) and the state's sixth-largest city. It is the ninth largest population center in the state with a Micropolitan population of 106,864. The city serves as the center for work and shopping for south-central Kentucky. In addition, Richmond is the principal city of the Richmond-Berea, Kentucky Micropolitan Area, which includes all of Madison and Rockcastle counties. History Richmond was founded in 1798 by Colonel John Miller from Richmond, Virginia. A British American, Miller served with the rebels in the Revolutionary War. According to lore, he was attracted to the area by its good spring water and friendly Native Americans. With the original county seat of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1904 Nashville Garnet And Blue Football Team
The 1904 Nashville Garnet and Blue football team represented the University of Nashville during the 1904 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season. Schedule References {{Nashville Garnet and Blue football navbox 1904 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season, Nashville Nashville Garnet and Blue football seasons 1904 in sports in Tennessee, Nashville Garnet and Blue football ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tennessee–Vanderbilt Football Rivalry
The Tennessee–Vanderbilt football rivalry is an American college football rivalry between the Tennessee Volunteers and Vanderbilt Commodores. They are both founding members of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Vanderbilt and Tennessee have played 115 times since 1892. Tennessee leads the all-time series 78–33–5. History From 1892–1927, Vanderbilt went 19–2–3 against Tennessee. Tennessee's hiring of Robert Neyland in 1926 reversed completely the on field rivalry. Nathan Dougherty hired him with the explicit goal to "even the score with Vanderbilt." Vanderbilt's Dan McGugin (1904–17, 1919–34) was 13–8–3 all-time against the Vols. Vanderbilt's longest win streak is 9 from 1901 to 1913. Tennessee's longest win streak is 22 from 1983 to 2004. From 1928 to 2011, Tennessee went 71–9–2 against Vanderbilt. But since 2012, Tennessee leads 6–5. Game results Notable games 1892: The rivalry's first two games 1892 saw the first ever matchup between the Vande ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1904 Tennessee Volunteers Football Team
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The 1904 Tennessee Volunteers football team represented the University of Tennessee in the 1904 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season. The team was led by its fourth new coach in six years, Sax Crawford, who coached the team for a single season. On November 24, Tennessee beat Alabama for the first time in school history. Fullback Sam McAllester wore a belt with handles, and was thrown by teammates for a touchdown. Schedule References Tennessee Tennessee Volunteers football seasons Tennessee Volunteers football The Tennessee Volunteers football program (variously called "Tennessee", "Vols", "UT", or "Big Orange") represents the University of Tennessee (UT). The Vols have played football for 130 seasons, starting in 1891; their combined record of 862â ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ole Miss–Vanderbilt Football Rivalry
The Ole Miss–Vanderbilt football rivalry is an American college football rivalry between the Ole Miss Rebels football team of the University of Mississippi and Vanderbilt Commodores football team of Vanderbilt University. The Rebels are the Commodores' second-longest, continuous football rivalry.http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/vand/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/CommodoreRecords09.pdf Both teams are founding members of the Southeastern Conference (SEC), and their universities have two of the three smallest student body populations among SEC schools. This similar size, the schools' proximity to one another, and the similar culture of Greek life (both schools' student bodies have high percentages of participation in fraternities and sororities) led them to be picked as annual inter-divisional rivals when the SEC grew to twelve teams for the 1992 season. Series history The first game between the two teams was played on would later be named Currey Field on Vanderbilt's campus in N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
