1921 Centre Praying Colonels football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1921 Centre Praying Colonels Football Centrecollegec6h0.jpg 285 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association SIAA 10–1 5–0 Charley Moran 5th Single-wing Norris Armstrong Cheek Field Southern championSIAA co-championEast-West Christmas Classic champion East-West Christmas Classic, W 38–0 vs. Arizona Dixie Classic, L 14–22 vs. Texas A&M 20scentreuniform.png The 1921 Centre Praying Colonels football team represented Centre College of Danville, Kentucky, in the 1921 college football season. Led by coach Charley Moran, the Praying Colonels compiled a 10–1 record, scoring 334 points while allowing 28 points (282 and 6 in regular season play). The Colonels' victory in its game versus Harvard is regarded as one of the greatest upsets in college football history.http://articles.centralkynews.com/2006-06-26/sports/24880716_1_army-navy-game-carnegie-tech-greatest-upsets ESPN ranks 1921 Centre-Harvard game among college football's greatest upsets Hal Morris June 26, 2006 December 2, 2016 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20161202173325/http://articles.centralkynews.com/2006-06-26/sports/24880716_1_army-navy-game-carnegie-tech-greatest-upsets December 2, 2016http://www.centre.edu/web/news/2005/c6h0_05.html centre.edu December 2, 2016 C6-H0 plays a prominent part in nation's sports lexicon dead https://web.archive.org/web/20121104182548/http://www.centre.edu/web/news/2005/c6h0_05.html November 4, 2012 Centre also played in two postseason bowl games after the season. The Colonels defeated Arizona 38–0 in the San Diego East-West Christmas Classic before losing to Texas A&M in an upset in the 1922 Dixie Classic (a precursor to the modern Cotton Bowl Classic), the game which originated the Aggies' "12th Man" tradition. The Colonels' team captain was Norris Armstrong. Several centre players received postseason recognition. End Red Roberts was a first-team Walter Camp All-America selection, a rarity for a player in the South, and quarterback Bo McMillin made Camp's second team and was recognized as a consensus All-American. McMillin was an inaugural inductee into the College Football Hall of Fame. Schedule October 1 w Clemson Cheek Field Danville, KY 14–0 3,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-centre-defeats-clemson-by-two/136886790/ The State Centre defeats Clemson by two touchdowns October 2, 1921 December 15, 2023 Newspapers.com December 16, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231216024134/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-centre-defeats-clemson-by-two/136886790/ live October 8 w y VPI Cheek Field Danville, KY 14–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-centre-college-downs-v/136886853/ The Roanoke Times Centre College downs Virginia "Gobblers" in desperate contest October 9, 1921 December 15, 2023 Newspapers.com December 16, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231216024133/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-centre-college-downs-v/136886853/ live October 15 w y y St. Xavier Corcoran Field Cincinnati, OH 28–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-owensboro-messenger-old-centre-wins/124972558/ The Owensboro Messenger Old Centre wins from St. Xavier by 28 to 6 score October 16, 1921 December 15, 2023 Newspapers.com May 19, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230519204958/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-owensboro-messenger-old-centre-wins/124972558/ live October 22 w y 1921 Transylvania Pioneers Transylvania Thomas Field Lexington, KY 98–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lexington-herald-crimson-team-is-cru/136886923/ The Lexington Herald Crimson team is crushed by mighty Centre October 23, 1921 December 15, 2023 Newspapers.com December 16, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231216024132/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lexington-herald-crimson-team-is-cru/136886923/ live October 29 w y y Harvard Harvard Stadium Boston, MA 6–0 43,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-centre-wins-battle-6-to/136887034/ Boston Sunday Globe Centre wins battle 6 to 0 October 30, 1921 December 15, 2023 Newspapers.com December 16, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231216024128/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-centre-wins-battle-6-to/136887034/ live November 5 w Kentucky Cheek Field Danville, KY rivalry 55–0 8,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-mcmillin-co-swamp/136887110/ The Birmingham News McMillin & Co. swamp Kentucky State November 6, 1921 December 15, 2023 Newspapers.com December 16, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231216024131/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-mcmillin-co-swamp/136887110/ live November 12 w y Auburn Rickwood Field Birmingham, AL 21–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-centre-smashes-way/136887211/ The Commercial Appeal Centre smashes way to win over Auburn November 13, 1921 December 15, 2023 Newspapers.com December 16, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231216024127/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-centre-smashes-way/136887211/ live November 19 w y y Washington and Lee Eclipse Park Louisville, KY 25–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-washington-post-centre-team-wins-fro/136887266/ The Washington Post Centre team wins from Generals, 25–0 November 20, 1921 December 15, 2023 Newspapers.com December 16, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231216024130/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-washington-post-centre-team-wins-fro/136887266/ live November 24 w y Tulane Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA 21–0 8,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5476294/the_houston_post/ 10 'Bo' McMillan and Praying Colonels defeat Tulane November 25, 1921 The Houston Post December 15, 2023 Newspapers.com August 5, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160805015516/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5476294/the_houston_post/ live December 26 w y y Arizona Balboa Stadium San Diego, CA Christmas Classic 38–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/24244060/centre_overwhelms_arizona_on_muddy/ Centre overwhelms Arizona on muddy field, 38 to 0 The Arizona Daily Star December 27, 1921 December 15, 2023 Newspapers.com October 4, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181004062432/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/24244060/centre_overwhelms_arizona_on_muddy/ live January 2, 1922 l y y Texas A&M Fair Park Stadium Dallas, TX Dixie Classic 14–22 20,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-waco-times-herald-centre-college-goe/136887436/ Centre College goes down before fighting Texas Aggies The Waco Times-Herald January 3, 1922 December 15, 2023 Newspapers.com December 16, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231216024129/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-waco-times-herald-centre-college-goe/136887436/ live Centre College Football Record (1920-1929) https://sc.centre.edu/sc/digital/football_1920.html Centre College January 3, 2026 Before the season Centre College is a small college in Danville, Kentucky. From 1917 to 1924, Centre compiled a 57–8 record while playing against some of the best teams in the nation.History and Records https://web.archive.org/web/20091116160604/http://www.centre.edu/web/athletics/football/history_football.html 2009-11-16 , Centre College, retrieved March 13, 2008. The 1919 team first brought the Praying Colonels to national attention.http://idnc.library.illinois.edu/cgi-bin/illinois?a=d&d=DKD19191201.1.2 The Dekaly Daily Chronicle Kentucky School Wins 21 1 December 1, 1919 June 6, 2016 January 22, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210122232416/https://idnc.library.illinois.edu/cgi-bin/illinois?a=d&d=DKD19191201.1.2 live In 1921, the school's student body numbered just 274.Camp 1922 95 The Colonels had closed the 1920 season by convincingly routing Texas Christian (TCU) in the Fort Worth Classic, 63–7.Foldesy, Jody. "Bowls burgeon as big business", The Washington Times. December 21, 1997. Page A1. This season they started their schedule with much stronger competition than the previous year. Several publications relay: "In 1920, the slogan of Centre College was 'Score' ... In 1921 Centre changed the 'Score' slogan to 'Hold 'Em'."https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1893&dat=19211123&id=1yorAAAAIBAJ&sjid=stMEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4090,232635&hl=en The Southeast Missourian November 23, 1921 Billy Evans Tells How Centre Crosses 'Em Up Billy Evans June 6, 2016 October 3, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231003143823/https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1893&dat=19211123&id=1yorAAAAIBAJ&sjid=stMEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4090,232635&hl=en live Coach Charley Moran used a single wing system like his former mentor Pop Warner.https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1499&dat=19811013&id=TiwhAAAAIBAJ&sjid=oH4EAAAAIBAJ&pg=3872,2394136&hl=en The Milwaukee Journal October 13, 1981 Armstrong's death recalls glory yearsMay 2022 InternetArchiveBot yes Tiny Thornill, a former Pitt star under Warner, and future Stanford head coach, assisted as line coach.https://centre.omeka.net/items/show/164 centre.omeka.net December 2, 2016 Charles Moran and "Tiny" Thornhill August 8, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160808060418/https://centre.omeka.net/items/show/164 live In 1921, football used a one-platoon system, with players featuring on both offense, defense, and special teams. Center Red Weaver, who had posted record numbers for placekicking extra points,https://www.newspapers.com/clip/2002285// The Wichita Beacon December 24, 1920 4 Kicks 90 Goals, "Red Weaver's Toe Stuff May Be Useless Next Year March 16, 2015 Newspapers.com January 5, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240105172248/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-wichita-beacon/2002285/ live graduated and was replaced with Ed Kubale.Camp 1922 161 Game summaries Week 1: Clemson Week 1: Clemson at Centre Clemson Centre 0 0 0 0 0 7 7 0 October 1 Cheek FieldDanville, KY 3,000 Lambert (Ohio State) Sources: Centre opened the season with a 14–0 victory over the Clemson Tigers. A 7-yard run behind left tackle from Tom Bartlett got the first touchdown. McMillin skirted right end for the game's other score.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5478546/the_courierjournal/ 45 October 2, 1921 June 3, 2016 Newspapers.com The Courier-Journal Centre Beats Clemson In Stubborn Contest; Old Spirit To Rescue August 5, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160805023236/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5478546/the_courierjournal/ live The starting lineup was: Bradley (left end), Roberts (left tackle), Jones (left guard), Kubale (center), Cregor (right guard), James (right tackle), Gordy (right end), McMillin (quarterback), Bartlett (left halfback), Armstrong (right halfback), and Tanner (fullback). Week 2: VPI Week 2: VPI at Centre VPI Centre 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 October 8 Cheek FieldDanville, KY Marty (Kenyon) Sources: The next week was a 14–0 victory over VPI. Centre scored both touchdowns in the final quarter.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/4306668/durham_morning_herald/ Durham Morning Herald October 9, 1921 2 Touchdowns Made In Final Quarter The Associated Press February 13, 2016 Newspapers.com June 3, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160603114917/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/4306668/durham_morning_herald/ live They were scored in rapid succession by Tanner and Armstrong. The starting lineup was: Bradley (left end), Roberts (left tackle), Jones (left guard), Kubale (center), Cregor (right guard), James (right tackle), Gordy (right end), McMillin (quarterback), Bartlett (left halfback), Armstrong (right halfback), and Tanner (fullback). Week 3: at St. Xavier Week 3: Centre at St. Xavier Centre St. Xavier 7 0 7 14 6 0 0 0 October 15 Cincinnati, OH Roger Johnsan Sources: Next was a 28–6 victory over St. Xavier of Cincinnati. This game marked the only time during the regular season that Centre gave up any points to an opponent. thumb|left|130px|Snoddy, holding a Centre blanket the day before beating Harvard The Saints outplayed the Colonels in the first half. Herb Davis recovered a fumble for a touchdown. "Trembling from excitement, Noppenerger missed the goal."https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5500241/the_cincinnati_enquirer/ Victory The Cincinnati Enquirer 20 June 6, 2016 Newspapers.com October 16, 1921 August 5, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160805133234/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5500241/the_cincinnati_enquirer/ live "McMillin, Covington and Armstrong carried the ball 46 yards to the one-foot line on three plays" before Tanner went over and kicked goal for the lead. In the third quarter, Thomasson bucked it over on runs of 9 and 1 yard. Davis once broke free, and with only Tanner to pass, had Tanner knife through three blockers to push him out of bounds. "The Colonels then showed their greatest offense when in five plays they took the ball 72 yards for a touchdown." Later, McMillin got the last touchdown. The starting lineup was: Gordy (left end), Roberts (left tackle), Gibson (left guard), Kubale (center), Cregor (right guard), James (right tackle), Snoddy (right end), McMillin (quarterback), Bartlett (left halfback), Armstrong (right halfback), and Tanner (fullback). Week 4: at Transylvania Week 4: Centre at Transylvania Centre Transylvania 26 34 28 10 0 0 0 0 October 22 Thomas FieldLexington, KY Sources: In the fourth week of play, Centre easily defeated Transylvania by the score of 98–0.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/2945432/the_cincinnati_enquirer/ Cincinnati Enquirer Transylvania Is Swamped October 23, 1921 20 August 4, 2015 Newspapers.com November 18, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151118002637/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/2945432/the_cincinnati_enquirer/ live According to Spalding's Football Guide, McMillin ran back a kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown.Camp 1922 26 The starting lineup was: Roberts (left end), Gordy (left tackle), Jones (left guard), Kubale (center), Shedoan (right guard), Cregor (right tackle), James (right end), McMillin (quarterback), Snoddy (left halfback), Armstrong (right halfback), and Thomasson (fullback). Week 5: at Harvard 1921 Centre vs. Harvard football game Week 5: Centre at Harvard Centre Harvard 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 October 29 Harvard Stadium Boston, MA 43,000 R. W. Maxwell (Swarthmore) Sources: On October 29, 1921, Centre met Harvard University, a team that had never lost to a team outside the East, and had not lost a game since 1918. It was coming off a victory in the 1920 Rose Bowl after an undefeated national championship season in 1919 - the school's fourth national championship in the prior ten years. Coming into the Centre game, Harvard was also undefeated and unscored upon in the 1920 season.http://www.jhowell.net/cf/scores/Harvard.htm Harvard Historical Scores jhowell.net December 2, 2016 October 2, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161002154002/http://www.jhowell.net/cf/scores/Harvard.htm live Some reports recall the players wearing work clothes to cultivate the image of the underdog.https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1290&dat=19961029&id=ESNUAAAAIBAJ&sjid=L44DAAAAIBAJ&pg=3035,3251860&hl=en October 29, 1996 Ah yes, Centre College remembers it quite well The News June 6, 2016 October 3, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231003143824/https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1290&dat=19961029&id=ESNUAAAAIBAJ&sjid=L44DAAAAIBAJ&pg=3035,3251860&hl=en live Coach Moran had Happy Chandler, who was at Harvard Law School, scout the Harvard team and take copious notes.Flaherty, p. 121 thumb|left|220px|The Colonels in Danville, fresh off the defeat of Harvard After a scoreless half, early in the third quarter Red Roberts told Bo McMillin "it's time to score, ride my hump" and McMillin ran for a 32-yard touchdown. Goldstein Richard Ivy League Autumns St. Martin's Press 1996 978-0-312-14629-0 registration https://archive.org/details/ivyleagueautumns00gold He dodged three of Harvard's secondary.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/4306646/the_courierjournal/ The Courier-Journal How Centre Colonels Defeated the Crimson In Cambridge Stadium 49 October 30, 1921 February 13, 2016 Newspapers.com August 19, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160819045236/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/4306646/the_courierjournal/ live Harvard coach Bob Fisher said after the game: "In Bo McMillin Centre has a man who is probably the hardest in the country to stop."https://www.newspapers.com/clip/4306631/st_louis_postdispatch/ St. Louis Post-Dispatch McMillin's Brilliant Sprint Gives Centre Victory Over Harvard 6 October 30, 1921 February 13, 2016 Newspapers.com August 18, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160818221653/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/4306631/st_louis_postdispatch/ live 280px|thumb|McMillin about to score All around Danville students painted the "impossible formula" of C6H0.http://www.thecrimson.com/article/2011/10/28/centre-harvard-1921/?page=3 Remembering a Forgotten Upset October 28, 2011 thecrimson.com November 27, 2016 E. Benjamin Samuels August 12, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160812063606/http://www.thecrimson.com/article/2011/10/28/centre-harvard-1921/?page=3 live The campus post office has the last vestige of this on a side wall.Kaplan, Inc. 2004 105 Tulane coach Clark Shaughnessy later wrote the win "first awoke the nation to the possibilities of Southern football."https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1817&dat=19310911&id=ADBBAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ercMAAAAIBAJ&pg=4181,591608&hl=en September 11, 1931 The Tuscaloosa News Dixie Football At the Top, Says Loyola Mentor Clark D. Shaughnessy June 6, 2016 October 3, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231003143823/https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1817&dat=19310911&id=ADBBAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ercMAAAAIBAJ&pg=4181,591608&hl=en live In 1950, the Associated Press named C6H0 the greatest sports upset of the first half of the 20th century.http://chronicle.com/subscribe/login?url=/che-data/articles.dir/art-43.dir/issue-06.dir/06a04601.htm chronicle.com Centre College Remembers Day When It Was King of the Gridiron 7 August 2008 September 30, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070930181217/http://chronicle.com/subscribe/login?url=%2Fche-data%2Farticles.dir%2Fart-43.dir%2Fissue-06.dir%2F06a04601.htm dead In 2005, The New York Times called it "arguably the upset of the century in college football."http://www.centre.edu/web/news/2005/c6h0_05.html centre.edu C6-H0 plays a prominent part in nation's sports lexicon 7 August 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080705164924/http://www.centre.edu/web/news/2005/c6h0_05.html 5 July 2008 dead In 2006, ESPN named it the third-biggest upset in the 138-year history of college football. On the return celebration in Danville on Monday, Governor Edwin P. Morrow remarked "I'd rather be Bo McMillin this moment than the Governor of Kentucky."https://books.google.com/books?id=acQ_AQAAMAAJ David Whips Goliath Again Merle Crowell 52–53 American Magazine 93 January 1, 1922 Colver Publishing House Google Books The starting lineup against Harvard was: James (left end), Moody (left tackle), Shadown (left guard), Kubale (center), Jones (right guard), Cregor (right tackle), Roberts (right end), McMillin (quarterback), Armstrong (left halfback), Snoddy (right halfback), and Bartlett (fullback) Week 6: Kentucky Week 6: Kentucky at Centre Kentucky Centre 0 0 0 0 7 13 21 14 November 4 Cheek FieldDanville, KY Henry (Kenyon) Sources: Centre then defeated Kentucky 55–0. McMillin had three touchdowns.https://archive.org/stream/xt76ww76tf1d#page/n0/mode/2up The Kentucky Kernel November 11, 1921 Fighting Wildcats Are Humbled By The Centre College Crew In the middle of the second quarter, up 7–0, McMillin skirted left end and cut back across the field for a 49-yard touchdown. Herb Covington next had a 39-yard touchdown. In the fourth, a 30-yard pass to Roberts was followed shortly by a 35-yard pass to Hennie Lemon for the touchdown. Bobby Lavin starred for the Wildcats. The starting lineup was: Roberts (left end), Gordy (left tackle), Jones (left guard), Kubale (center), Shadoan (right guard), Cregor (right tackle), James (right end), McMillin (quarterback), Snoddy (left halfback), Armstrong (right halfback), and Bartlett (fullback). Week 7: at Auburn Week 7: Centre at Auburn Centre Auburn 7 7 0 7 0 0 0 0 November 12 Rickwood FieldBirmingham, AL Bradley Walker Sources: In the seventh week of play Centre defeated Auburn 21–0. Roberts scored the first two touchdowns. Ed Sherling had Auburn's best run of the day around left tackle for 15 yards, but McMillin tackled him and forced a fumble, recovered by Armstrong putting Centre in striking distance for the second touchdown. McMillin scored the third touchdown in the fourth quarter. "There is no doubt that we were outclassed" said Auburn coach Mike Donahue.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5476092/the_courierjournal/ 'We Were Outclassed' says Auburn coach 56 November 13, 1921 The Courier-Journal June 3, 2016 Newspapers.com August 5, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160805030450/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5476092/the_courierjournal/ live thumb|left|140px|Norris "Army" Armstrong The starting lineup was: Roberts (left end), Gordy (left tackle), Jones (left guard), Kubale (Center), Shadoan (right guard), Cregor (right tackle), James (right end), McMillin (quarterback), Snoddy (left halfback), Armstrong (right halfback), and Tanner (fullback).https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5475978/the_courierjournal/ Moran's Men Defeat Alabama Poly Eleven In One-Sided Contest 56 November 13, 1921 The Courier-Journal June 3, 2016 Newspapers.com August 5, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160805040417/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5475978/the_courierjournal/ live Week 8: vs. Washington & Lee Week 8: Washington & Lee vs. Centre W&L Centre 0 0 0 0 0 13 6 6 November 19 Eclipse ParkLouisville, KY Knight (Dartmouth) Sources: Washington & Lee was then defeated 25–0 in the mud in Louisville. McMillin threw a 25-yard pass to Armstrong for the last touchdown.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5500162/the_courierjournal/ 49 November 20, 1921 June 6, 2016 Newspapers.com Centre College Easily Takes The Measure of Washington and Lee The Courier-Journal August 5, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160805134144/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5500162/the_courierjournal/ live Judge Robert Worth Bingham hosted a dinner dance in honor of the two football teams.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5500147/the_courierjournal/ The Courier-Journal Dinner Dance 19 November 20, 1921 June 6, 2016 Newspapers.com August 5, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160805140110/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5500147/the_courierjournal/ live The starting lineup was: Roberts (left end), Gordy (left tackle), Jones (left guard), Kubale (Center), Shadoan (right guard), Cregor (right tackle), James (right end), McMillin (quarterback), Snoddy (left halfback), Armstrong (right halfback), and Bartlett (fullback). Week 9: at Tulane Week 9: Centre at Tulane Centre Tulane 7 7 0 7 0 0 0 0 November 24 Tulane StadiumNew Orleans, LA 8,000 Bradley Walker Sources: The season closed with the defeat of Tulane by a score of 21–0. The Colonels were favored,https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5500243/the_courierjournal/ The Courier-Journal 9 November 24, 1921 Colonels Favorite In Contest With Tulane On Southern Gridiron June 6, 2016 Newspapers.com August 5, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160805132249/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5500243/the_courierjournal/ live and McMillin played a part in all of the scoring plays. He threw touchdown passes to Bartlett and to Snoddy, and ran one score in himself.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5476294/the_houston_post/ 10 'Bo' McMillan and Praying Colonels Defeat Tulane November 25, 1921 June 3, 2016 Newspapers.com Houston Post August 5, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160805015516/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5476294/the_houston_post/ live He also kicked all the extra points. Centre finished the regular season undefeated at 9–0 having given up only 6 points all season.https://web.archive.org/web/20000928224613/http://www.jhowell.net/cf/scores/Centre.htm#1921 September 28, 2000 http://www.jhowell.net/cf/scores/Centre.htm#1921 September 28, 2000 www.jhowell.net December 2, 2016 1921 Centre College football scores The starting lineup was: Roberts (left end), Gordy (left tackle), Jones (left guard), Kubale (Center), Shadoan (right guard), Cregor (right tackle), James (right end), McMillin (quarterback), Snoddy (left halfback), Armstrong (right halfback), and Tanner (fullback). Arizona—San Diego East-West Christmas Classic Centre vs. Arizona Centre Arizona 12 6 7 13 0 0 0 0 December 26 Balboa StadiumSan Diego, CA Rain Evans Sources: In the San Diego East-West Christmas Classic, Centre defeated Arizona 38–0 as rain fell throughout the game. Red Roberts scored the first touchdown five minutes into the match. Bo McMillin went over the right tackle for another score. Centre led 18–0 at the half as Arizona was held to no first downs in two quarters of play. Arizona later made an attempt to drive towards a score, but Centre intercepted an Arizona pass to keep the game scoreless. Herb Covington scored on a punt return and a sweep to seal the victory.Centre Overwhelms Arizona on Muddy Field, 38 to 0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5500414/arizona_daily_star/ June 6, 2016 Newspapers.com December 27, 1921 9 Arizona Daily Star August 5, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160805132627/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5500414/arizona_daily_star/ live The starting lineup was: Roberts (left end), Gordy (left tackle), Jones (left guard), Kubale (center), Shadoan (right guard), Cregor (right tackle), James (right end), McMillin (quarterback), Snoddy (left halfback), Armstrong (right halfback), and Tanner (fullback). Texas A&M—Dixie Classic Centre vs. Texas A&M Centre Texas A&M 0 0 7 7 2 0 14 6 January 2, 1922 Fair Park StadiumDallas, TX 20,000 Ernest C. Quigley Sources: After a long trip back, the Colonels played in the Dixie Classic in Dallas, a precursor to the modern Cotton Bowl Classic. The day before the game, McMillin was married.https://www.nytimes.com/1922/01/03/archives/bo-mcmillin-married-centre-college-football-star-weds-miss-miers-at.html January 3, 1922 The New York Times Bo McMillin Married.; Centre College Football Star Weds Miss Miers at Fort Worth. July 27, 2018 July 7, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180707122115/https://www.nytimes.com/1922/01/03/archives/bo-mcmillin-married-centre-college-football-star-weds-miss-miers-at.html live Centre was upset by coach Dana X. Bible's Texas A&M 14–22. It is the game in which Texas A&M's 12th man tradition originated. thumb|left|240px|Centre held at the goal line by Texas A&M The Aggies scored first and early by catching Tom Bartlett behind his goal for a safety.Schoor, Gene The Fightin' Texas Aggies: 100 Years of A&M Football Taylor Publishing Company Dallas, Texas 1994 Centre went up 7–2 in the third quarter, Terry Snoddy running in the score after an A&M fumble. The Colonels fumbled the ensuing kickoff. The Aggies got the ball and a pass from Puny Wilson to Jack Evans got the touchdown. Centre fumbled again on the next possession. Wilson scored this time. Centre got the ball back, but Ted Winn intercepted the ball and ran 45 yards for the A&M touchdown. Centre's Snoddy scored again later, but the game ended soon afterwards, 22–14. thumb|140px|Red Roberts made Walter Camp's first-team All-America. The starting lineup was: Roberts (left end), Gordy (left tackle), Jones (left guard), Kubale (Center), Shadoan (right guard), Cregor (right tackle), James (right end), McMillin (quarterback), Snoddy (left halfback), Armstrong (right halfback), and Bartlett (fullback).https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3293495/texas_am_vs_centre_college_1922/ 2 June 6, 2016 Newspapers.com January 3, 1922 Texas Aggies Defeat Centre By Score 22-14 The Taylor Daily Press August 5, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160805133442/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3293495/texas_am_vs_centre_college_1922/ live Awards and honors The 1921 team produced the most stars for Centre's all-time team.https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1144&dat=19351125&id=u1IbAAAAIBAJ&sjid=2UsEAAAAIBAJ&pg=2850,4138956&hl=en Pittsburgh Press 1921 Team Produces Most Stars For Centre's All-Time Eleven November 25, 1935 George Trevor March 24, 2015 Google news April 30, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200430055417/https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1144&dat=19351125&id=u1IbAAAAIBAJ&sjid=2UsEAAAAIBAJ&pg=2850,4138956&hl=en live Red Roberts was a first-team Walter Camp All-America selection, just the fourth in Southern history. Bo McMillin made Camp's second team and is recognized as a consensus All-American.https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1921/12/21/107038291.pdf Walter Camp's All-America Selections for 1921 The New York Times December 21, 1921 March 6, 2013 July 8, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220708030239/https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1921/12/21/107038291.pdf live McMillin was a unanimous All-Southern selection. Red Roberts made composite All-Southern, and Kubale and Snoddy made some selections. http://infoweb.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/HistArchive/?p_product=EANX&p_theme=ahnp&p_nbid=H4FY52QIMTQxMDAyMDYwMi44NTUwNzE6MToxMzoxMzIuMTk4LjUwLjEz&p_action=doc&s_lastnonissuequeryname=9&d_viewref=search&p_queryname=9&p_docnum=7&p_docref=v2:11260DC9BB798E30@EANX-115836CCEE0B46F8@2423028-115836D42B0D29F8@32-115836E305E0E9D0@All-Southern%20Football%20Team All-Southern Football Team Charlotte Observer December 4, 1921 June 7, 2016 January 5, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240105172239/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/readex/user/login?destination=welcome%3Fp%3DEANX live Championships The Colonels were recognized by writers generally as champions of the South.Camp 1922 75 Georgia Tech, Georgia, and Vanderbilt split the SIAA championship.http://homepages.cae.wisc.edu/~dwilson/rfsc/champs/Southern.txt Champions of the South regardless of conference affiliation December 1, 2016 March 3, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303233408/http://homepages.cae.wisc.edu/~dwilson/rfsc/champs/Southern.txt live Centre was arguably the strongest of the four, for as one publication reads: "Out of eleven games against eastern teams, Centre and Georgia Tech furnished the only two victories and Tech was later trounced by Penn State."https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1970&dat=19211125&id=BhIyAAAAIBAJ&sjid=tOQFAAAAIBAJ&pg=1414,4352223&hl=en November 25, 1921 Football Leads Went West In 1921 Records Berkeley Daily Gazette June 6, 2016 October 3, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231003143821/https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1970&dat=19211125&id=BhIyAAAAIBAJ&sjid=tOQFAAAAIBAJ&pg=1414,4352223&hl=en live For Georgia coach Herman Stegeman, the contest for the theoretical title of greatest Southern team was between Centre, Georgia Tech, and Georgia. Fuzzy Woodruff explains that Centre "belonged to no governing association"Woodruff 1928 148 with several players thereby accused of professionalism, and Tech was picked as champion "through force of habit".Woodruff 1928 183 Personnel Coaching staff Charley Moran, head coach Chief Myers, assistant coach Tiny Thornhill, line coach John B. McGee, manager Starters Line Centre Colonels Number Player Position Gamesstarted Hometown Prep school Height Weight Age28 Ben CregorGuard 11Springfield, KY Springfield H. S.5'10" 17822 26Dick GibsonGuard 1Louisville, KY Louisville H. S. 6'0" 18020 22Minos GordyTackle11 Abbeville, LA Peoples Tuckers Academy5'10" 17620 10Bill JamesTackle11 Fort Worth, TX North Side H. S.5'11" 16922 23George "Buck" JonesGuard 10Dallas, TX Dallas H. S. 5'11"2071919Ed KubaleCenter 11Fort Smith, ARFort Smith H. S.6'2" 176 21 29Red RobertsEnd 11Somerset, KYSomerset H. S. 6'2"23521 21William ShadoanGuard 8 Somerset, KY Somerset H. S. 6'1"174 23 Backfield Centre Colonels Number Player Position Gamesstarted Hometown Prep school Height Weight Age7 Norris ArmstrongHalfback 11Fort Smith, ARFort Smith H. S.5'10" 154213 Tom BartlettFullback 7Owensboro, KYOwensboro H. S. 5'10"160 2111Bo McMillinQuarterback11 Fort Worth, TX North Side H. S.5'9" 17523 12Terry SnoddyHalfback9 Owensboro, KYOwensboro H. S. 5'10"17321 5Hump TannerFullback6 Owensboro, KYOwensboro H. S. 5'5"16521 16Robert "Case" ThomassonFullback1Newport, KY Newport H. S. 6'0" 17018 Subs Line Centre Colonels Number Player Position Hometown Prep school Height Weight Age Don BeaneGuardPittsburgh, PAStaunton Military Academy 5'7"175 19Weldon BradleyEndFort Worth, TX Fort Worth Central H. S. 5'10" 16521 Fred CaudillTackleBlackey, KY 6'0"1752120George M. ChinnGuard Harrodsburg, KY Millersburg Military Academy 5'10" 18020 Leslie CombsEnd Lexington, KY 25Royce FlippinCenterSomerset, KYSomerset H. S. 6'0"180190 Sheridan Rhodes IngertonEndAmarillo, TX 2Hennie LemonEnd Mayfield, KYMayfield H. S.5'10" 165 20 Robert Newell TackleDallas, TX Dallas H. S.6'4" 205 20 Jim PriestEnd Henderson, KY 9Frank RubarthGuardGatesville, TX Gatesville H. S. 5'11" 170 22 Backfield Centre Colonels Number Player Position Hometown Prep school Height Weight Age Swede AndersonHalfbackFort Worth, TX 22 Ray ClassHalfbackMiddletown, OH 5'10" 1691914Herb CovingtonHalfback, quarterbackMayfield, KYMayfield H. S.5'5"15819 Jim GreenHalfbackLouisville, KY Louisville H. S. 5'7"14220 Hope HudginsHalfbackAmarillo, TX Columbia Military Academy 5'8" 15220 Dewey KimbelHalfbackLouisville, KY 5'6" 13622 Tom MoranFullbackHorse Cave, KYHorse Cave H. S.5'8" 175 22 1Joe MurphyHalfback, quarterback Columbus, OHEast H. S. 5'4"13022https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5399250/the_advocatemessenger/ Sport Scope The Advocate-Messenger 2 February 21, 1940 W. C. Alcock May 27, 2016 Newspapers.com December 15, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20191215225042/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5399250/the_advocatemessenger/ live http://www.thecrimson.com/article/1921/10/29/statistics-of-university-and-centre-elevens/ Statistics of University and Centre Elevens The Harvard Crimson October 29, 1921 December 1, 2016 April 16, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210416073548/https://www.thecrimson.com/article/1921/10/29/statistics-of-university-and-centre-elevens/ livehttps://www.newspapers.com/article/the-houston-post/188135984/ Defeat In One Game Gave Centre Coach Who Made Team Famous The Houston Post November 20, 1921 14 Newspapers.com Unlisted Centre Colonels Player Hometown Prep school Height Weight AgeEdgar C. NewlinNewport, KY Scoring leaders The following is an incomplete list of statistics and scores, largely dependent on newspaper summaries. Centre Colonels Player Touchdowns Extra points Field goals PointsBo McMillin1219091Terry Snoddy80048Red Roberts65041Hump Tanner45132Herb Covington51031Norris Armstrong40024Tom Bartlett32020Hennie Lemon21013Case Thomasson20012Jim Green1006Hope Hudgins1006Joe Murphy1006Ray Class0114 Total4934 2334 Depth chart The following chart provides a visual depiction of Centre's lineup during the 1921 season with games started at the position reflected in parentheses. The chart mimics a single wing on offense. LE Red Roberts (7) W. Bradley (2) Minos Gordy (1) Bill James (1) Leslie Combs (0) R. Ingerton (0) LG Buck Jones (9) Dick Gibson (1) W. Shadoan (1) Don Beane (0) G. Chinn (0)   C Ed Kubale (11)Royce Flippin (0)      RG W. Shadoan (7) Ben Cregor (3)Buck Jones (1)Frank Rubarth (0)    LT Minos Gordy (8) Red Roberts (3)Fred Caudill (0)     RT Ben Cregor (8) Bill James (3)Robert Newell (0)     RE Bill James (7) Minos Gordy (2) Red Roberts (1) Terry Snoddy (1) Hennie Lemon (0) Jim Priest (0) QB Bo McMillin (11) H. Covington (0) Joe Murphy (0) RHB N. Armstrong (10) Terry Snoddy (1) S. Anderson (0) H. Covington (0) Jim Green (0) Joe Murphy (0) FB Hump Tanner (6) Tom Bartlett (4) C. Thomasson (1) Tom Moran (0) LHB Terry Snoddy (7) Tom Bartlett (3) N. Armstrong (1) Hope Hudgins (0) Dewey Kimbel (0) Ray Class (0) References Bibliography Camp Walter https://archive.org/details/officialnational07nation National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Rules: Official Intercollegiate Football Guide New York: American Sports 1922 Spalding's Athletic Library Flaherty Vincent X. J. G. Taylor Spink The Life Story of Albert B. "Happy" Chandler Baseball Guide and Record Book 1946 https://archive.org/details/baseballguiderec1946stlo Charles C. Spink and Son St. Louis, Missouri https://books.google.com/books?id=gxPpANrm2RYC Kaplan, Inc. The Unofficial, Unbiased Guide to the 331 Most Interesting Colleges 2005 9780743251990 2004-06-22 Simon and Schuster A History of Southern Football 1890–1928 Woodruff Fuzzy 1928 2 Centre Category:Centre Colonels football seasons Centre Praying Colonels football