1941 Rollins Tars football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1941 Rollins Tars football Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association SIAA 5–2–1 2–2 Jack McDowall 13th Greater Orlando Stadium The 1941 Rollins Tars football team was an American football team that represented Rollins College as a member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association (SIAA) during the 1941 college football season. In their 13th season under head coach Jack McDowall, the Tars compiled a 5–2–1 record (2–2 against SIAA opponents), shut out five of eight opponents, and outscored all opponents by a total of 164 to 41. Rollins guard Frank Grundler was selected by the Associated Press as a first-team player on the 1941 All-Florida football team. End Scott and back Ray received second-team honors.Gators Place Six Players On All-State The Bradenton Herald December 5, 1941 8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123361895/gators-place-six-players-on-all-state/ Newspapers.com Rollins was ranked at No. 83 (out of 681 teams) in the final rankings under the Litkenhous Difference by Score System for 1941.Gophers Grid Kings Over 6-Year Span: Tennessee 2d, Pitt 3d Over Period Litkenhous Ratins Are Published The Courier-Journal Dr. E. E. Litkenhous December 26, 1941 Sports 4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123088221/gophers-grid-kings-over-6-year-span/ Newspapers.com The team played its home games at Greater Orlando Stadium in Orlando, Florida. Schedule y y September 20 at Davidson<ncg> Richardson Stadium Davidson, NC T 0-0 Rollins Tars Scrap Davidson To 0-0 Tie in Season's Opener Greensboro Daily News September 21, 1941 4B https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123362374/rollins-tars-scrap-davidson-to-0-0-tie/ Newspapers.com September 26 at 1941 Newberry Indians Newberry Newberry Municipal Stadium Newberry, SC W 40-0 Rollins Gridmen Bowl Over Newbery by 40 to 0 Score Orlando Morning Sentinel September 27, 1941 6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123362634/rollins-gridmen-bowl-over-newbery-by-40/ Newspapers.comIndians Lose To Rollins by 40-0 Score The State September 27, 1941 8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123362824/indians-lose-to-rollins-by-40-0-score/ Newspapers.com October 17 at Miami (FL) Burdine Stadium Miami, FL L 0-21 18,000 Tricky Tar Eleven Set For Hurricanes The Miami Herald October 12, 1941 17 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123361160/tricky-tar-eleven-set-for-hurricanes/ Newspapers.comhttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=LONOAAAAIBAJ&sjid=bU0DAAAAIBAJ&pg=3239%2C3324763 St. Petersburg Times United Press Miami trims Rollins, 21-0 October 18, 1941 11 October 24 Mercer<ncg> Greater Orlando Stadium Orlando, FL W 52-0 3,000 Rollins Tars run wild over Mercer, 52–0 The Tampa Tribune October 25, 1941 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86164089/rollins-tars-run-wild-over-mercer-520/ September 28, 2021 Newspapers.com November 7 1941 Davis & Elkins Senators Davis & Elkins<ncg> Greater Orlando Stadium Orlando, FL W 25-0 3,000 Classy Rollins Tars Turn Back Stubborn Davis-Elkins Eleven by 25 to 0 Score Orlando Morning Sentinel November 8, 1941 6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123364021/classy-rollins-tars-turn-back-stubborn/ Newspapers.com November 14 at Tampa Phillips Field Tampa, FL W 13-6 6,000 Rollins Defeats Tampa U. by 13 to 6: Knight Scores For Spartans In Fourth Quarter Offensive Tampa Morning Tribune Pete Norton November 15, 1941 9 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123363811/rollins-defeats-tampa-u-by-13-to-6/ Newspapers.com November 21 Presbyterian Greater Orlando Stadium Orlando, FL L 6-14 P.C. Defeats Rollins 14-6, Wins S.I.A.A. Title The Greenville News November 22, 1941 7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/36428117/pc_defeats_rollins_146_wins/ Newspapers.com November 28 Howard (AL)<ncg> Greater Orlando Stadium Orlando, FL W 28-0 3,500 Rollins rolls over outclassed Howard, 28–0 in season's football finale at stadium The Orlando Sentinel November 29, 1941 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84045723/rollins-rolls-over-outclassed-howard-28/ August 24, 2021 Newspapers.com References Rollins Category:Rollins Tars football seasons Rollins Tars football