1908 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season

August 2023 1908 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season College football NCAA Regular Season LSUAuburn 13 September 26, 1908through November 29, 1908 Football 1907 1909 The 1908 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season was the college football games played by the member schools of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association as part of the 1908 college football season. The season began on September 26. LSU won the SIAA championship, but amidst fears of many players being ineligible under SIAA rules most sportswriters did not include them for consideration.Spalding's Football Guide 1909 75 Shawnee Mission, Kansas, NCAA Publishing Service https://archive.org/stream/officialfootball1909nati#page/75n LSU is recognized as national champions by the National Championship Foundation for this season; however, LSU does not officially recognize this season as a national championship season. Its season was clouded by accusations of professionalism from Grantland Rice and rival school Tulane which was also undefeated in southern play. Despite this, the SIAA eventually cleared LSU of any wrongdoing.http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=1621833 From 'The LSU Football Vault': The 1908 Season 2015-07-14 2015-07-14 https://web.archive.org/web/20150714084737/http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=1621833 dead LSU featured Hall of Fame quarterback Doc Fenton. Auburn and Vanderbilt were among those listed as alternative SIAA champions. The newspapers unanimously handed the title to Auburn. Auburn featured first-year halfback Lew Hardage. Vanderbilt had a down year with a wealth of sophomores; guided shrewdly by McGugin to its success. https://archive.org/stream/fottballsgreates00pope#page/340/mode/2up Football's Greatest Coaches Edwin Pope 1956 Edwin Pope 340, 342 The Tennessee Volunteers compiled four wins in SIAA play, the most in team history. It was widely considered the best Tennessee football season up to that point.https://books.google.com/books?id=USsSAQAAMAAJ&q=1908+leach Big Orange: a pictorial history of University of Tennessee football 1982 34 9780880110716 Fields Bud Bertucci Bob Vanderbilt coach Dan McGugin noted "All things considered, Leach was perhaps the best football player of the year in Dixie." Results and team statistics Conf. RankTeamHead coachOverall recordConf. recordPPGPAG1 (tie)LSUEdgar Wingard10–02–0 44.31.11 (tie)AuburnMike Donahue6–15–122.6 1.43 VanderbiltDan McGugin 7–2–13–0–1 20.76.14TennesseeGeorge Levene7–23–2 13.83.95Georgia TechJohn Heisman 6–34–316.38.26GeorgiaBranch Bocock5–3–12–2–19.05.67 (tie)AlabamaDoc Pollard6–1–11–1–1 13.53.97 (tie)SewaneeHarry Van Surdam4–1–31–1–1 11.82.59Mississippi A&MFred Furman 3–41–315.416.110Mississippi Frank Kyle3–50–212.415.611Mercer Frank Blake 3–4 0–318.7 8.412HowardJohn Counselman2–4 0–3 12ClemsonStein Stone 1–60–43.714.913 Nashville Key PPG = Average of points scored per game PAG = Average of points allowed per gamehttps://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/conferences/independent/1908.html 1908 Independent Year Summary Regular season Index to colors and formattingNon-conference matchup; SIAA member wonNon-conference matchup; SIAA member lostNon-conference matchup; tieConference matchup SIAA teams in bold. Week One Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceSeptember 26 1908 Gordon Bulldogs Gordon College (Georgia) GordonClemsonBowman Field • Calhoun, SCW 15–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-journal-clemson-is-winner-fr/146984401/ The Atlanta Journal Clemson is winner from Gordon squad September 27, 1908 May 10, 2024 Newspapers.comSeptember 261908 Southwestern Presbyterian Southwestern PresbyterianVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TNW 11–5 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tennessean-close-call-for-the-commod/146982661/ The Nashville American Close call for the Commodores September 27, 1908 May 10, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Two Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceOctober 3Memphis University SchoolOle MissOxford, MSW 30–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-u-of-m-too-heavy/140940373/ The Commercial Appeal U of M too heavy; Memphis University School eleven beaten 30 to 0 in opening clash October 5, 1908 May 10, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 3MooneySewaneeHardee Field • Sewanee, TNW 29–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tennessean-tigers-open-season-by-eas/136976046/ The Nashville Tennessean Tigers open season by easily defeating Mooney, score 29 to 0 October 4, 1908 May 10, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 3 Wetumpka Agricultural SchoolAlabama The Quad • Tuscaloosa, AL W 27–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71264732/wetumpka-is-easy-varsity-football-team/ The Montgomery Advertiser Wetumpka is easy, varsity football team plays its first game October 4, 1908 May 10, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 3Howard (AL)AuburnWest End Park • Birmingham, ALW 18–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/1763031/football-howard-defeated-by-auburn-nei/ The Atlanta Constitution Auburn 18, Howard 0 October 4, 1908 May 10, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 31907 North Georgia Aggies North GeorgiaGeorgiaHerty Field • Athens, GAW 16–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-georgia-16-dah/146983862/ The Atlanta Constitution Georgia 16, Dahlonega 0 October 11, 1908 May 10, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 3GordonGeorgia TechPonce de Leon Park • Atlanta, GAW 32–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-journal-tech-defeats-gordon/146983386/ The Atlanta Journal Tech defeats Gordon Institute in first game of season October 4, 1908 May 10, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 3Locust Grove InstituteMercerCentral City Park • Macon, GAW 56–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121079232/mercer-56-locust-grove-0/ Mercer 56; Locust Grove 0 The Atlanta Constitution October 4, 1908 May 10, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 3North CarolinaTennesseeWaite Field • Knoxville, TNW 12–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82688122/tennessee-12-carolina-0-tar-heels-una/ Charlotte Daily Observer Tennessee 12, Carolina 0 - Tar Heels unable to score against their strong opponents at Knoxville October 4, 1908 May 10, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 3New Orleans Gym ClubLSUState Field • Baton Rouge, LAW 41–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-democrat-lsu-wins-easily/146977601/ The Times-Democrat L.S.U. wins easily October 4, 1908 May 10, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 31908 Maryville Scots Maryville (TN)VanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TNW 32–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-journal-walkover-for-vandy-w/146982770/ The Atlanta Journal Walkover for Vandy with Maryville team October 4, 1908 May 10, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Three Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance Reference October 10Howard (AL)AlabamaWest End Park • Birmingham, ALW 17–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71265144/howard-is-downed/ The Montgomery Advertiser Howard is downed October 11, 1908 May 10, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 10GordonAuburnDrill Field • Auburn, ALW 42–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/birmingham-post-herald-auburn-crushes-go/146978605/ The Birmingham Age-Herald Auburn crushes Gordon October 11, 1908 May 10, 2024 Newspapers.com October 10Castle HeightsSewaneeHardee Field • Sewanee, TNW 35–2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/nashville-banner-sewanee-runs-up-big-sco/136976238/ Nashville Banner Sewanee runs up big score on C.H. October 13, 1908 May 10, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 10FloridaMercerCentral City Park • Macon, GAW 24–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5964816/the_atlanta_constitution/ 4 Mercer 24; Florida 0 The Atlanta Constitution October 11, 1908 July 22, 2016 Newspapers.com October 10Louisiana IndustrialMississippi A&MHardy Field • Starkville, MSW 47–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-am-shows-strength/140905019/ The Commercial Appeal A&M shows strength; Starkville squad runs through Louisianans 47 to 0 in their first game of season October 11, 1908 May 10, 2024 Newspapers.com October 10Ole MissArkansasThe Hill • Fayetteville, ARL 33–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-arkansas-gazette-mississippi-0-ar/140940633/ The Arkansas Gazette Mississippi 0, Arkansas 33; State University eleven plays rings around University of Mississippi October 11, 1908 May 10, 2024 Newspapers.com October 10MooneyGeorgia TechPonce de Leon Park • Atlanta, GAW 30–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-journal-inman-bells-arm-bro/146983544/ The Atlanta Journal Inman Bell's arm broken in scrimmage October 11, 1908 May 10, 2024 Newspapers.com October 10Maryville (TN)TennesseeWaite Field • Knoxville, TNW 39–5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82688415/tennessees-easy-victory-had-no-troubl/ The Sunday Times Tennessee's easy victory - had no trouble in running up score on Maryville October 11, 1908 May 10, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 10VPIClemsonBowman Field • Calhoun, SCL 6–0 Woodruff 1928 213October 101908 Rose Polytechnic Rose PolytechnicVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TNW 32–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star-vanderbilt-is-held/146982865/ The Indianapolis Star Vanderbilt is held to 32 to 0 score by Poly October 11, 1908 May 10, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 11Jackson Barracks-New OrleansLSUState Field • Baton Rouge, LAW 81–51,000https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-democrat-barracks-team-loses/146977685/ The Times-Democrat Barracks team loses October 13, 1908 May 10, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Four Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceOctober 17AuburnMercerCentral City Park • Macon, GAAUB 23–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121079668/auburn-23-mercer-0/ Auburn 23; Mercer 0 The Atlanta Constitution October 18, 1908 May 10, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 17CincinnatiAlabamaState Fairgrounds • Birmingham, ALW 16–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71265355/blanked-in-the-south-u-of-c-eleven/ The Cincinnati Enquirer Blanked in the South, U. of C. eleven failed to score on Alabama October 18, 1908 May 10, 2024 Newspapers.com October 17Mississippi A&MGeorgia TechPonce de Leon Park • Atlanta, GAGT 23–0 Woodruff 1928 214 October 17South CarolinaGeorgiaHerty Field • Athens, GAW 29–6 October 17SewaneeVirginiaLafayette Field • Norfolk, VAT 0–05,000https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87712217/evening-star/ No score at Norfolk Evening Star October 18, 1908 May 10, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 17Texas A&MLSUPelican Park • New Orleans, LAW 26–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5199936/the_timesdemocrat/ The Times-Democrat Yellow and Purple Win; Texas A. & M. Defeated 15 October 18, 1908 May 8, 2016 Newspapers.com October 17Kentucky State CollegeTennesseeWaite Field • Knoxville, TNW 7–0 Woodruff 1928 215October 17ClemsonVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TNVAN 41–0 Woodruff 1928 216October 171908 Cape Girardeau Normal Cape Girardeau NormalOle MissEdgewood Park • Memphis, TNW 17–0 Rah Rah Boys Are In Town https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal/132868682/ The Commercial Appeal Memphis, Tennessee October 17, 1908 11 October 3, 2023 Newspapers.com Week Five Date Time Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceOctober 23 Southwestern PresbyterianMississippi A&MColumbus Fairgrounds • Columbus, MSW 6–04,000https://www.newspapers.com/article/birmingham-post-herald-columbus-sees-exc/140905260/ The Birmingham Age-Herald Columbus sees excellent game October 24, 1908 May 10, 2024 Newspapers.com October 2412:00 p. m.SewaneeAuburnWest End Park • Birmingham, ALAUB 6–03,000https://archive.org/details/19081111 204 Auburn's Greatest Victory In Many Years November 11, 1908 Orange and Blue October 24 GeorgiaTennesseeWaite Field • Knoxville, TNTENN 10–0 October 24 AlabamaGeorgia TechPonce de Leon Park • Atlanta, GAGT 11–6 Woodruff 1928 217 October 24 Ole MissVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TNVAN 29–0 Woodruff 1928 218October 26 Southwestern PresbyterianLSUState Field • Baton Rouge, LAW 55–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5205733/the_tennessean/ Big Score The Tennessean May 9, 2016 Newspapers.com 6 October 27, 1908 Week Six Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceOctober 28DavidsonClemsonState Fair Grounds • Columbia, SCL 0–13 Davidson downs Clemson Tigers October 29, 1908 Charlotte Daily Observer https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108807150/davidson-downs-clemson-tigers/ May 10, 2024 Newspapers.com October 29Mississippi CollegeOle MissState Fairgrounds • Jackson, MSW 41–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/jackson-daily-news-clinton-was-very-easy/128702152/ Jackson Daily News Clinton was very easy; University team won signal victory at Fair Grounds October 30, 1908 May 10, 2024 Newspapers.com October 31ChattanoogaAlabamaThe Quad • Tuscaloosa, ALW 23–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71265713/touchdown-for-locals-university-of/ Chattanooga Daily Times Touchdown for locals, University of Chattanooga made good showing November 1, 1908 May 10, 2024 Newspapers.com October 31GeorgisMercerCentral City Park • Macon, GAUGA 11–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121079993/much-fumbling-in-georgia/ Much fumbling in Georgia The Commercial Appeal November 1, 1908 May 10, 2024 Newspapers.com October 31LSUAuburnDrill Field • Auburn, ALLSU 10–2 October 31VanderbiltMichiganAnn Arbor, MIL 6–24 https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-michigan-crushes-the/146983042/ The Detroit Free Press Michigan crushes the dreaded Vanderbilt team November 1, 1908 May 10, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 311908 Kentucky University Kentucky UniversityMississippi A&MHardy Field • Starkville, MSW 12–5 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lexington-herald-transylvania-loses/140905364/ The Lexington Herald Transylvania loses to Mississippi team November 1, 1908 May 10, 2024 Newspapers.comOctober 31SewaneeKentucky State CollegeState Athletic Field • Lexington, KYW 12–0 Woodruff 1928 221October 31TennesseeGeorgia TechPonce de Leon Park • Atlanta, GATENN 6–5 Woodruff 1928 220October 31Ole MissTulanePelican Park • New Orleans, LAL 0–10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98815499/tulane-defeats-mississippi-by-score-of-1/ The Daily Democrat Tulane defeats Mississippi by score of 10 to 0 November 1, 1908 May 10, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Seven Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceNovember 5ClemsonGeorgiaAugusta, GAUGA 8–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-clemson-tigers-were-defeated/146984010/ The State Clemson Tigers were defeated November 6, 1908 May 10, 2024 Newspapers.com November 7AuburnGeorgia TechPonce de Leon Park • Atlanta, GAAUB 44–0 November 7Mississippi A&MLSUState Field • Baton Rouge, LALSU 50–0 November 7SewaneeSaint LouisSportsman's Park • St. Louis, MOT 6–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-louis-globe-democrat-st-louis-baffl/136976648/ St. Louis Globe-Democrat St. Louis baffled by Sewanee attack November 8, 1908 May 10, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 7TennesseeVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TNVAN 16–9 Week Eight Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceNovember 10BaylorLSU State Field • Baton Rouge, LAW 89–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5200028/the_timesdemocrat/ L.S.U. Football Team Defeats Baylor 89 To 0 11 The Times-Democrat November 11, 1908 May 8, 2016 Newspapers.comNovember 10Southwestern PresbyterianOle MissOxford, MSL 5–9 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-mississippi-beaten/140940920/ The Commercial Appeal Mississippi beaten 9–5 November 11, 1908 May 10, 2024 Newspapers.com November 14GeorgiaAlabama State Fairgrounds • Birmingham, ALT 6–6 November 14SewaneeGeorgia TechPonce de Leon Park • Atlanta, GASEW 6–0 November 14Mississippi A&MTulanePelican Park • New Orleans, LA L 23–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98816002/tulane-wins-by-big-score/ The Shreveport Times Tulane wins by big score November 15, 1908 May 10, 2024 Newspapers.com November 14Ohio StateVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TNL 6–17 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-ohio-state-varsity-defeats-van/146983182/ The State Ohio State varsity defeats Vanderbilt November 15, 1908 May 10, 2024 Newspapers.com November 14ClemsonTennesseeWaite Field • Knoxville, TNTENN 6–5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82689705/clemson-defeated-by-one-point-thats-al/ The Journal and Tribune Clemson defeated by one point, that's all November 15, 1908 May 10, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 16HaskellLSUPelican Park • New Orleans, LAW 33–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5199776/lawrence_daily_world/ Lawrence Daily World 1 November 17, 1908 Haskell Lost Second Game of Their Trip May 8, 2016 Newspapers.com Week Nine Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceNovember 17MercerThe CitadelCharleston, SCL5–10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121080530/new-style-football-won-for-the-citadel/ New style football won for The Citadel The State November 18, 1908 May 10, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 19Georgia TechMercerCentral City Park • Macon, GAGT 16–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121080845/techs-line-crossed-fumble-gave-mercer/ Tech's line crossed; Fumble gave Mercer touchdown unlooked for in game at Macon The Commercial Appeal November 20, 1908 May 10, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 20HaskellAlabamaThe Quad • Tuscaloosa, ALW 9–8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71266070/crimson-white-triumphs-over-haskell/ Tuscaloosa Times-Gazette Crimson-White triumphs over Haskell Indians November 21, 1908 May 10, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 21DavidsonGeorgiaHerty Field • Athens, GAW 2–0 Georgia defeats Davidson November 22, 1908 The News and Observer https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108807890/georgia-defeats-davidson/ May 10, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 21ChattanoogaTennesseeWaite Field • Knoxville, TNW 35–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82689957/tennessee-gets-fright-when-green-rushes/ The Sunday Times Tennessee gets fright when Green rushes across goal with pigskin November 22, 1908 May 10, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 21VanderbiltWashington UniversityFrancis Field • St. Louis, MOW 28–06,000 Cayou's Eleven In Shape For Great Battle https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-louis-post-dispatch/128390370/ St. Louis Post-Dispatch St. Louis, Missouri November 21, 1908 8 July 17, 2023 Newspapers.com Washington U. Beaten by the Forward Pass https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-louis-post-dispatch/128390287/ St. Louis Post-Dispatch St. Louis, Missouri November 22, 1908 1S July 17, 2023 Newspapers.com November 23LSULouisiana IndustrialRuston, LAW 22–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/arkansas-democrat-ruston-beaten-by-louis/146978333/ Arkansas Democrat Ruston beaten by Louisiana November 24, 1908 May 10, 2024 Newspapers.com Week Ten Date Visiting team Home team Site Result Attendance ReferenceNovember 26TennesseeAlabamaState Fairgrounds • Birmingham, ALALA 4–0 November 26ClemsonGeorgia TechPonce de Leon Park • Atlanta, GAGT 30–6 Woodruff 1928 222 November 26GeorgiaAuburnMontgomery Baseball Park • Montgomery, ALAUB 23–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montgomery-advertiser-orange-and-blu/146978948/ The Montgomery Advertiser Orange and Blue Waves triumphant over plucky Georgia eleven and Auburn takes the championship November 27, 1908 May 10, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 26LSUArkansasWest End Park • Little Rock, ARW 36–45,000https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-louisiana-downs-ar/146978425/ The Commercial Appeal Louisiana downs Arkansas boys November 27, 1908 May 10, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 26Howard (AL)MercerCentral City Park • Macon, GeorgiaW 45–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101938930/mercer-45-howard-0/ The Atlanta Constitution Mercer 45, Howard 0 November 27, 1908 May 10, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 26Ole MissMississippi A&MState Fairgrounds • Jackson, MSMSA&M 44–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-cadets-march-over/140905455/ The Commercial Appeal Cadets march over Varsity November 27, 1908 May 10, 2024 Newspapers.comNovember 26SewaneeVanderbiltDudley Field • Nashville, TNT 6–6 Woodruff 1928 223 Awards and honors All-Southern team 1908 College Football All-Southern Team The consensus All-Southern team: PositionNameFirst-team SelectorsTeamQBRay MorrisonNBVanderbiltHBWalker LeachH, DM, NBTennesseeHBLew HardageDMAuburnFBLawrence MarkleyH, DM, NBSewaneeEVaughn BlakeH, DM, NBVanderbiltTFrank FaulkinberryH, DM, NBSewaneeGLouis HasslockH, DM, NBVanderbiltCC. C. CountessAlabamaGJames L. HarrisSewaneeTJ. R. DavisH, DMGeorgia TechEWalker ReynoldsAuburn Selectors include John Heisman (H), Dan McGugin (DM), and Nash Buckingham (NB). Notes n References A History of Southern Football 1890–1928 Woodruff Fuzzy 1 1928