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1941 Boston College Eagles Football Team
The 1941 Boston College Eagles football team was an American football team that represented Boston College as an independent during the 1941 college football season. In its first year under head coach Denny Myers, the team compiled a 7–3 record and outscored opponents by a total of 235 to 106. The team played its home games at Alumni Field in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts and Fenway Park in Boston. Three Boston College players were selected by the United Press as first-team players on the 1941 All-New England football team: center Naumetz, tackle Morro, and halfback Frank "Monk" Maznicki. Other key players included backs Mike Holovak Michael Joseph Holovak (September 19, 1919 – January 27, 2008) was an American football player, coach, and executive. He played college football at Boston College, where he was an All-American at fullback in 1942. Holovak was the fifth ov ..., Adolph Kissell, Ted Williams, and Lorenzo Castiglione. Schedule References {{Boston Colle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Denny Myers
Dennis Edward Myers (November 10, 1905 – May 30, 1957) was an American football player and coach. He attended the University of Iowa, where he played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes football, Hawkeyes. He then signed with the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) and played two games as a Guard (gridiron football), guard with the team in 1931. Myers served as the head football coach at Boston College from 1941 to 1942 and again from 1946 to 1950, compiling a record of 35–27–4. Coaching career Myers left the NFL after one year and was hired as line coach at West Virginia University under Greasy Neale. Neale and Myers both moved to Yale University in 1934 to assist Ducky Pond. In 1936, Myers took the line coaching job at Brown University, where he worked for five years under Tuss McLaughry. On March 14, 1941, Myers was announced as the head football coach at Boston College, replacing Frank Leahy, who had left to coach the Notre Dame Fighting Irish foot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1941 Clemson Tigers Football Team
The 1941 Clemson Tigers football team was an American football that represented Clemson College as a member of the Southern Conference during the 1941 college football season. In their second season under head coach Frank Howard, the Tigers compiled a 7–2 record (5–1 against conference opponents), finished third in the conference, and outscored opponents by a total of 233 to 90. Guard Wade Padgett was the team captain. The team's statistical leaders included tailback "Booty" Payne with 582 passing yards and fullback Charlie Timmons with 635 rushing yards and 77 points scored (9 touchdowns and 23 extra points). Three Clemson players were selected by the Associated Press (AP) or United Press (UP) as first-team players on the 1941 All-Southern Conference football team: Charlie Timmons (AP-1, UP-1); end Joe Blalock (AP-1, UP-1); and tackle George Fritts (AP-1, UP-1). Clemson was ranked at No. 39 (out of 681 teams) in the final rankings under the Litkenhous Difference by Scor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boston College Eagles Football Seasons
The Boston College Eagles college football team competes as part of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Football Bowl Subdivision, representing Boston College in the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Boston College has played their home games at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts since 1957. Boston College claims one national championship in 1940, though the NCAA doesn't recognize it, and have played in 22 Bowl Games, winning 13. With 626 wins over 120 seasons of football, Boston College ranks 51st all-time in win–loss records in the NCAA. Boston College played as an Independent until joining the Big East Conference in 1991. Boston College later joined the Atlantic Coast Conference in 2005. Seasons Notes References {{Atlantic Coast Conference ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boston College–Holy Cross Football Rivalry
The Boston College–Holy Cross football rivalry is an American college football rivalry between the Boston College Eagles and Holy Cross Crusaders. Though the rivalry has been largely dormant since the 1980s, it was once contested annually as a season-ending game that "determined the best team in New England", as one player recalled. As of 2018, even after not playing each other for more than 30 years, each school was still the other's all-time most-played football opponent. The two teams have met 84 times; Boston College leads the series 50–31–3. In 2012, Wally Carew wrote a book about the rivalry, "A Farewell to Glory: The Rise and Fall of an Epic Football Rivalry". History In 1896, Holy Cross and Boston College played the first football game between the two schools, starting one of the most storied rivalries in college football. Part of the rivalry's intensity stems from the school's shared tradition as Roman Catholic, Jesuit colleges—in fact, both were f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1941 Holy Cross Crusaders Football Team
The 1941 Holy Cross Crusaders football team was an American football team represented the College of the Holy Cross as an independent during the 1941 college football season. In its third and final season under head coach Joe Sheeketski, the team compiled a 4–4–2 record and was outscored by a total of 104 to 103. Two Holy Cross players were selected by the United Press as first-team players on the 1941 All-New England football team: quarterback Francis L. Saba and fullback John Grigas. Holy Cross was ranked at No. 73 (out of 681 teams) in the final rankings under the Litkenhous Difference by Score System for 1941. The team played its home games at Fitton Field in Worcester, Massachusetts. Schedule References Holy Cross Holy Cross Crusaders football seasons Holy Cross Crusaders football The Holy Cross Crusaders football team is the collegiate American football program of the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. The team is a member of the P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Green Line Rivalry
The Green Line Rivalry, also known as the B-Line Rivalry, the Battle of Boston and Battle of Commonwealth Avenue, is the name for the sports rivalry between Boston College and Boston University. The rivalry is named after the Green Line, a light rail line that runs along Commonwealth Avenue and links the two schools as part of the MBTA, Boston's public transit system. The two campuses lie less than five miles apart. The Green Line Rivalry is considered one of the top rivalries in college sports and first among college hockey rivalries. The Green Line Rivalry is the third most played college hockey rivalry series after the Michigan–Michigan State rivalry and the Battle for the Gold Pan. Ice hockey History The series dates to February 6, 1918, when BU first began playing hockey, and played its lone game that year against BC, a 3–1 loss at the Boston Arena. Since then, no other opponent has appeared on either teams' schedule more often. The rivalry has been renewed annuall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1941 Boston University Terriers Football Team
The 1941 Boston University Terriers football team was an American football team that represented Boston University as an independent during the 1941 college football season. In its eighth and final season under head coach Pat Hanley Leroy Bernard "Pat" Hanley (August 21, 1896 – July 20, 1966) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Boston University from 1934 to 1941, compiling a record of 35–24–5. Playing Hanley was born in ..., the team compiled a 5–3 record and outscored opponents by a total of 77 to 51. The team played its home games at the original Nickerson Field in Weston, Massachusetts. Tackle George Radulski was the team captain. The team's backfield stars were Pete Lamanna, Frank Provinzano, and Walter Williams. Boston University was ranked at No. 129 (out of 681 teams) in the final rankings under the Litkenhous Difference by Score System for 1941. After the December 7 Attack on Pearl Harbor, Boston Univer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1941 Tennessee Volunteers Football Team
The 1941 Tennessee Volunteers football team, also known as the Vols, was an American football team that represented the University of Tennessee as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) in the 1941 college football season. In their first season under head coach John Barnhill, the Volunteers compiled an 8–2 record (3–1 against SEC opponents), finished second in the SEC, and outscored opponents by a total of 182 to 73/ The team played its home games at Shields–Watkins Field in Knoxville, Tennessee. Schedule 1942 NFL draft Four Tennessee players were selected in the 1942 NFL draft. ''2011 Tennessee Football Record Book'', p. 100 References {{Tennessee Volunteers football navbox 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, start ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1941 Wake Forest Demon Deacons Football Team
The 1941 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team was an American football team that represented Wake Forest University during the 1941 college football season. In its fifth season under head coach Peahead Walker, the team compiled a 5–5–1 record (4–2–1 against conference opponents), finished seventh in the Southern Conference, and outscored opponents by a total of 218 to 168. Guard Carl Givler was selected by both the Associated Press and United Press as a first-team player on the 1941 All-Southern Conference football team The 1941 All-Southern Conference football team consists of American football players chosen by the Associated Press (AP) and United Press (UP) for the All-Southern Conference football team for the 1941 college football season. The 1941 Duke Blue .... Wake Forest was ranked at No. 72 (out of 681 teams) in the final rankings under the Litkenhous Difference by Score System for 1941. Schedule References {{Wake Forest Demon Deacons football ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1941 Temple Owls Football Team
The 1941 Temple Owls football team was an American football team that represented Temple University as an independent during the 1941 college football season. In its second season under head coach Ray Morrison, the team compiled a 7–2 record and was outscored by a total of 176 to 146. The team was ranked No. 13 in the AP Poll before losing to Boston College on November 1, 1941. Back Andy Tomasic was selected by the Associated Press as a first-team player on the 1941 All-Eastern football team. Tackle Hank Zajkowski was named to the second team. Temple was ranked at No. 68 (out of 681 teams) in the final rankings under the Litkenhous Difference by Score System for 1941. The team played its home games at Temple Stadium in Philadelphia. Schedule References Temple Temple Owls football seasons Temple Owls football The Temple Owls football team represents Temple University in the sport of college football. The Temple Owls compete in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1941 Georgetown Hoyas Football Team
The 1941 Georgetown Hoyas football team was an American football team that represented Georgetown University as an independent during the 1941 college football season. In its 10th year under head coach Jack Hagerty, the team compiled a 5–4 and outscored opponents by a total of 114 to 61. Tackle Al Blozis was selected by the Associated Press as a first-team player on the 1941 All-Eastern football team. Blozis was later inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Georgetown was ranked at No. 70 (out of 681 teams) in the final rankings under the Litkenhous Difference by Score System for 1941. Georgetown played its home games at Griffith Stadium in Washington, D.C. Schedule References {{Georgetown Hoyas football navbox Georgetown Georgetown Hoyas football seasons Georgetown Hoyas football The Georgetown Hoyas football team represents Georgetown University in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision level of college football. Like other sports teams from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1941 Manhattan Jaspers Football Team ...
The 1941 Manhattan Jaspers football team was an American football team that represented Manhattan College as an independent during the 1941 college football season. In its fourth season under head coach Herb Kopf, the team compiled a 4–4–1 record and was outscored by a total of 116 to 98. Manhattan was ranked at No. 79 (out of 681 teams) in the final rankings under the Litkenhous Difference by Score System for 1941. Schedule References {{Manhattan Jaspers football navbox Manhattan Manhattan Jaspers football seasons Manhattan Jaspers football The Manhattan Jaspers are composed of 19 teams representing Manhattan College in intercollegiate athletics. The Jaspers compete in the NCAA Division I and are members of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. Manhattan College fields 19 NCAA Div ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
