1902 Georgia Bulldogs football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1902 Georgia Bulldogs football Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association SIAA 4–2–1 3–2–1 William A. Reynolds 2nd Frank M. Ridley Herty Field The 1902 Georgia Bulldogs football team represented the University of Georgia during the 1902 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season. The Bulldogs compiled a 4–2–1 record, including victories over Auburn and Alabama and a 0–0 tie with Georgia Tech. The losses included Georgia's fourth consecutive loss to Sewanee. This was the team's second and final season under the guidance of head coach William A. Reynolds.1902 Georgia Bulldogs Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 29, 2015 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/georgia/1902-schedule.html Schedule October 18 w Furman Herty Field Athens, GA 11–0 Georgia wins from Furman https://www.newspapers.com/clip/96901240/georgia-wins-from-furman/ The Atlanta Constitution October 19, 1902 March 4, 2022 Newspapers.com October 25 t y Georgia Tech Brisbine Park Atlanta, GA rivalry 0–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-u-of-g-0-georgi/146507991/ The Commercial Appeal U. of G. 0, Georgia Tecks 0 October 26, 1902 May 2, 2024 Newspapers.com November 1 w y Alabama West End Park Birmingham, AL rivalry 5–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71234742/georgia-won-by-hard-struggle/ The Atlanta Constitution Georgia won by hard struggle November 2, 1902 February 16, 2021 Newspapers.com November 8 l y Clemson Bowman Field Calhoun, SC rivalry 0–36 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-journal-georgia-badly-beaten/146505092/ The Atlanta Journal Georgia badly beaten by Clemson's team November 9, 1902 May 2, 2024 Newspapers.com November 14 w Davidson Herty Field Athens, GA 20–0 Davidson gets hard drubbing https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108711739/davidson-gets-hard-drubbing/ The Atlanta Constitution November 15, 1902 August 31, 2022 Newspapers.com November 18 l y Sewanee Brisbine Park Atlanta, GA 0–11 https://www.newspapers.com/article/knoxville-sentinel-sewanee-defeated-geor/146507607/ The Knoxville Sentinel Sewanee defeated Georgia November 19, 1902 May 2, 2024 Newspapers.com November 27 w y Auburn Piedmont Park Atlanta, GA rivalry 12–5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120655353/downed-by-georgia/ Savannah Morning News Downed by Georgia November 28, 1902 March 11, 2023 Newspapers.com Before the season Frank M. Ridley was captain-elect, Georgia's first two-time captain. He was moved to end from the backfield.http://www.clemson.edu/cedp/press/pubs/king/king_supplement.pdf 31 Fighting Like Cats and Dogs Kyle King One account of Ridley reads "Ridley's first year on the team he played this position so well that Coach Heisman named his as the All-Southern end. He is quick and active and never hesitates to tackle a man, seldom being blocked."https://www.newspapers.com/clip/1958274// Atlanta Constitution 11 March 10, 2015 November 6, 1902 Georgia Will Send Great Team To Oppose Clemson Game summaries Furman To open the season, Georgia beat Furman 11–0. The game's highlight was an end run for touchdown from Harman.Woodruff 1928 129 Georgia Tech Georgia came in as 6–1 favorites to in-state rival Georgia Tech, and were held to a 0–0 tie. "It's the worst game we have ever played." said captain Ridley. The starting lineup was Bower (left end), Willingham (left tackle), Beaver (left guard), Ketron (center), Nix (right guard), Smith (right tackle), Baxter (right end), Harman (quarterback), Dickinson (left halfback), Ridley (right halfback), Turner (fullback).Woodruff 1928 131 Alabama Alabama was shutout 5–0 at Birmingham. Marvin M. Dickinson scored the only touchdown of the game for Georgia in the second half. Alabama was trying to tie up the game late, but time expired as the Tide reached the Georgia twelve-yard line.http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/alab/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/1902-season.pdf 1902 Season Recap RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics November 18, 2011 PDF https://web.archive.org/web/20120302032152/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/alab/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/1902-season.pdf 2012-03-02 dead The starting lineup was Bower (left end), McIntosh (left tackle), Beaver (left guard), Ketron (center), Willingham (right guard), Smith (right tackle), Baxter (right end), Harman (quarterback), Dickinson (left halfback), Ridley (right halfback), Turner (fullback). Davidson Davidson was defeated 20–0. Clemson Georgia vs. Clemson Georgia 0 0 Clemson 12 24 November 8 Clemson, SC Walter Riggs Sources: On November 8, Georgia lost to SIAA champion Clemson by a score of 36–0. Despite the score, one writer called it "the hardest fought football game ever seen here."https://www.newspapers.com/clip/2894020/the_atlanta_constitution/ Atlanta Constitution Crackers Make A Brave Fight But Are Fairly Bested November 9, 1902 5 July 26, 2015 Newspapers.com Frank McIntyre, Harman, and Smith all had to be carried off the field.Woodruff 1928 136 The starting lineup was Baxter (left end), McIntosh (left tackle), Beaver (left guard), Ketron (center), Willingham (right guard), Smith (right tackle), Ridley (right end), Harman (quarterback), Allen (left halfback), Dickinson (right halfback), Turner (fullback). Sewanee Sewanee defeated Georgia 11–0. Auburn Georgia upset Auburn 12–5. The same night, Rufus Nalley, great former Georgia star, died. Having learned of Georgia's victory; "He died with a smile on his lips", reported his brother.Woodruff 1928 140 Postseason Ridley was selected an All-Southern along with teammates Harold Ketron and Sandy Beaver,e. g. From Southeastern College Teams The Constitution Selects An Eleven Atlanta Constitution December 1, 1902 References Additional sources A History of Southern Football 1890–1928 Woodruff Fuzzy 1928 Georgia Category:Georgia Bulldogs football seasons Georgia Bulldogs football