The 1900 Virginia Orange and Blue football team represented the

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as an independent during the

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. Led by second-year coach

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, the team went 7–2–1 and claims a Southern championship. The team was captained by tackle

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. The Orange and Blue defeated

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, to give the Tigers its first loss since 1897.

Preseason

Archie Hoxton was in his second season as head coach.

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transferred from rival VPI.

Schedule

Season summary

Washington and Lee

The season opened with a 28–0 defeat of the

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. The starting lineup was Hobson (left end), Loyd (left tackle), Harris (left guard), Montgomery (center), Haskell (right guard), Walker (right tackle), McCall (right end). Mallory (quarterback), Dabney (left halfback), Carroll (right halfback), and Coleman (fullback).

Richmond

In the second week of play, Virginia defeated

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51–0. The starting lineup was Hobson (left end), Loyd (left tackle), Harris (left guard), Montgomery (center), Haskell (right guard), Walker (right tackle), Bride (right end). Mallory (quarterback), Carroll (left halfback), Nalle (right halfback), and Coleman (fullback).

Carlisle

On a muddy field, the

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beat Virginia 2–16, Once during the game, Bradley Walker grabbed

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, Carlisle's biggest player, and carried him ten yards with him dangling over his shoulder. The starting lineup was Bride (left end), Loyd (left tackle), Harris (left guard), Montgomery (center), Haskel (right guard), Walker (right tackle), Hobson (right end). Mallory (quarterback), Dabney (left halfback), Nalle (right halfback), and Coleman (fullback).

Johns Hopkins

Virginia beat

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40–0. Walker had several long runs for touchdown in the second half. The starting lineup was Hobson (left end), Loyd (left tackle), Choice (left guard), Montgomery (center), Haskel (right guard), Walker (right tackle), Bride (right end). Tutwiler (quarterback), Dabney (left halfback), Nalle (right halfback), and Coleman (fullback).

VMI

VMI fought Virginia to a scoreless tie. The game was called the greatest ever played in Lexington.

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played for VMI. The starting lineup was Hobson (left end), Loyd (left tackle), Choice (left guard), Montgomery (center), Haskell (right guard), Walker (right tackle), Bride (right end). Tutwiler (quarterback), Nalle (left halfback), Dabney (right halfback), and Coleman (fullback).

Gallaudet

Virginia beat Gallaudet 34–0. A Brodie Nalle touchdown was the highlight of the game. The starting lineup was Hobson (left end), Loyd (left tackle), Harris (left guard), Montgomery (center), Haskel (right guard), Benet (right tackle), Bride (right end). Nalle (quarterback), Dabney (left halfback), Coleman (right halfback), and Walker (fullback).

VPI

Virginia defeated VPI 17–5.

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had in earlier games used the alias "Walter Brown" because his father had forbidden him to play football. The starting lineup was Hobson (left end), Loyd (left tackle), Harris (left guard), Montgomery (center), Haskel (right guard), Benet (right tackle), Bride (right end). Nalle (quarterback), Dabney (left halfback), Coleman (right halfback), and Walker (fullback).

Georgetown

Two fumbles cost Virginia the game against Georgetown, losing 0–10. The starting lineup was Hobson (left end), Waters (left tackle), Choice (left guard), Montgomery (center), Haskel (right guard), Benet (right tackle), Bride (right end). Nalle (quarterback), Dabney (left halfback), Coleman (right halfback), and Walker (fullback).

North Carolina

In the

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game with

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, Virginia beat the Tar Heels 17–0. The

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accompanied the Virginia team, and played in the hotel lobby. The starting lineup was Bride (left end), Loyd (left tackle), Choice (left guard), Montgomery (center), Haskell (right guard), Benet (right tackle), Watters (right end). Nalle (quarterback), Dabney (left halfback), Coleman (right halfback), and Walker (fullback).

Sewanee

To close the season in

, the Orange and Blue defeated

, 17–5, to capture a Southern championship. The starting lineup was Hobson (left end), Loyd (left tackle), Choice (left guard), Montgomery (center), Haskel (right guard), Benet (right tackle), Bride (right end). Nalle (quarterback), Dabney (left halfback), Coleman (right halfback), and Walker (fullback).

Postseason

Virginia claimed the Southern championship.

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, the originator of the concept of the All-America team, selected an All-Southern eleven for Outing. Hobson, Loyd, Choice, and Dabney all made his team. Walker and Nalle he ruled ineligible. W. H. Hoge also selected an All-Southern team. On his team was Dabney and Walker, with Haskel, Coleman, and Nalle as substitutes.

Players

Line

Backfield

Substitutes

References

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