The 1898 Sewanee Tigers football team represented
Sewanee: The University of the South during the
. The team was coached by
John Gere Jayne
John Gere Jayne (May 12, 1874 – September 6, 1920) was an attorney and American football and baseball coach for the Sewanee Tigers of Sewanee: The University of the South.
Early years
Jayne was the son of Samuel Carver Jayne and Hattie Gere. ...
in his second year as head coach, compiling a record of 4–0 (3–0 SIAA) and outscoring opponents 56 to 4 to win the
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association title. Due to misgivings over Virginia and North Carolina playing ringers,
Caspar Whitney
Caspar William Whitney (September 2, 1864 – January 18, 1929) was an American author, editor, explorer, outdoorsman and war correspondent. He originated the concept of the All-American team in college football in 1889 when he worked for '' Harp ...
declared Sewanee the best team in the South.
Before the season
Sewanee was coming off the worst season in school history.
Schedule
Season summary
Nashville
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The season opened with a 10–0 victory to avenge last year's loss to the Nashville Garnet and Blue.
The starting lineup was Waites (left end), Jones (left tackle), Bolling (left guard), Risley (center), Claiborne (right guard), Smith (right tackle), Crandle (right end), Wilson (quarterback), Kilpatrick (left halfback), Gray (right halfback), Simkins (fullback).]
Texas
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Sewanee beat ]Texas
Texas (, ; Spanish: ''Texas'', ''Tejas'') is a state in the South Central region of the United States. At 268,596 square miles (695,662 km2), and with more than 29.1 million residents in 2020, it is the second-largest U.S. state by ...
4–0, scoring on a trick play.[ ]
The starting lineup was Waites (left end), Jones (left tackle), Risby (left guard), Poole (center), Claiborne (right guard), Smith (right tackle), Crandle (right end), Wilson (quarterback), Kilpatrick (left halfback), Gray (right halfback), Simkins (fullback).[
]
Southern A. C.
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Sewanee defeated the Southern Athletic Club of 21–0. A 12-yard run by Jones made the first touchdown. Davis made the next touchdown. He also scored the third, in the second half.][ ]Ormond Simkins
Ormond Simkins (May 16, 1879 – December 4, 1921) was an American football and baseball player for the Sewanee Tigers of Sewanee: The University of the South. He was the son of William Stewart Simkins, who may have fired the first shot of t ...
made the last touchdown, racing for the goal after William H. Poole blocked a kick.[ ]
The starting lineup was Waites (left end), Jones (left tackle), Risby (left guard), Poole (center), Claiborne (right guard), Smith (right tackle), Crandell (right end), Wilson (quarterback), Kilpatrick (left halfback), Davis (right halfback), Simkins (fullback).[
]
Vanderbilt
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The Tigers beat rival Vanderbilt 19–4. Sewell made the first touchdown on a 7-yard run. Vanderbilt's score came on a 40-yard run around left end by Walter H. Simmons.][ Simkins scored next on a 2-yard run. After the half, Kilpatrick scored on a 2-yard run.][ The last touchdown was a 35-yard run from Smith.][ ]
The starting lineup was Waites (left end), Jones (left tackle), Risley (left guard), Poole (center), Claiborne (right guard), Smith (right tackle), Davis (right end), Wilson (quarterback), Kilpatrick (left halfback), Siebels (right halfback), Simkins (fullback).[
]
Postseason
Sewanee won the SIAA title.
Players
Varsity lettermen
Line
Backfield
Subs
References
{{SIAA football champions
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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 ...