1946 South Carolina Gamecocks football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1946 South Carolina Gamecocks football Southern Conference SoCon 5–3 4–2 Rex Enright 6th Earl Dunham Carolina Municipal Stadium The 1946 South Carolina Gamecocks football team was an American football team that represented the University of South Carolina as a member of the Southern Conference (SoCon) during the 1946 college football season. In their sixth season under head coach Rex Enright, the Gamecocks finished the season with an overall record of 5–3, including a mark of 4–2 in conference play, placing fourth in the SoCon. Throughout the season, the team was outscored by a total of 133 to 107.1946 South Carolina Gamecocks Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football August 10, 2021 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/south-carolina/1946-schedule.html The team ranked fourth nationally in rushing defense, allowing an average of only 79.6 rushing yards per game.The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947 A.S. Barnes and Company W.J. Bingham 1947 74 The Gamecocks struggled offensively, ranking 79th out of 120 major-college teams in scoring offense with an average of 13.4 point per game. Center Bryant Meeks received first-team honors from the Associated Press (AP) and United Press (UP) on the 1946 All-Southern Conference football team.All-Southern Conference Daily Press Newport News, Virginia December 1, 1946 13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100750275/all-southern-conference/ Newspapers.comThree Duke Men Make All-Conference Team The Durham Sun Warren Duffee November 27, 1946 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102255283/three-duke-men-make-all-conference-team/ Newspapers.com He also received second-team honors from the AP on the 1946 All-America college football team.Davis, Blanchard Earn All-America Positions The Milwaukee Journal December 4, 1946 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1499&dat=19461204&id=Mi0aAAAAIBAJ&sjid=8iMEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5666,2452230 May 21, 2022 May 6, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160506050648/https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1499&dat=19461204&id=Mi0aAAAAIBAJ&sjid=8iMEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5666,2452230 dead Other Gamecocks receiving all-conference honor were backs Harold Hagan (AP-3, UP-2) and Earl Dunham (UP-3) and tackle Dom Fusci (AP-3, UP-2). Schedule 1946 AP y y September 28 1946 Newberry Indians Newberry<ncg> Fair Grounds Stadium Columbia, SC W 21-0 11,000 Carolina Unimpressive in 21-0 Opening Triumph: Newberry Gives Good Performance The State Jake Penland September 29, 1946 8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102279460/carolina-unimpressive-in-21-0-opening/ Newspapers.com October 5 Alabama<ncg> Carolina Stadium Columbia, SC L 6-14 20,000 Tide off stride but nips Gamecocks, 14–6 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=ZUxBAAAAIBAJ&pg=6397%2C1591127 The Tuscaloosa News October 6, 1946 6 August 10, 2021 October 11 at Furman Sirrine Stadium Greenville, SC W 14-7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83865770/carolina-defeats-furman-at-greenville-1/ The State Carolina defeats Furman at Greenville, 14 to 7 October 12, 1946 August 21, 2021 Newspapers.com October 24 Clemson Carolina Stadium Columbia, SC (rivalry) W 26-14 Birds beat Clemson, 26–14 The Greenville News October 25, 1946 1, 26 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/36750029/birds_beat_clemson_2614/ August 10, 2021 Newspapers.com November 1 vs. The Citadel County Fairgrounds Orangeburg, SC W 19-7 10,000 Gamecocks Beat Citadel to Take State Title: Win Hard Fought Battle 19 to 7 The State Jake Penland November 2, 1946 6, 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102279796/gamecocks-beat-citadel-to-take-state/ Newspapers.com November 9 at Maryland Byrd Stadium College Park, MD W 21-17 21-17 Defeat To Maryland: South Carolina Stages Late Rally To Win The Baltimore Sun Francis X. Whittie November 10, 1946 Sports 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102267953/21-17-defeat-to-maryland-south/ Newspapers.com November 16 No. 20 Duke Carolina Stadium Columbia, SC L 0-39 18,000 Duke Wallops Gamecocks: Long Scores Three Times To Spark Duke To 39-0 Victory; Crowd Of 18,000 Sees Blue Devils Take Early Lead; Meeks Shines For Losers Durham Morning Herald Del Booth November 17, 1946 II-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102258160/duke-wallops-gamecocks-long-scores/ Newspapers.com November 28 vs. Wake Forest American Legion Memorial Stadium Charlotte, NC L 0-35 Capacity crowd watches contest https://www.newspapers.com/clip/77650385/the-news-and-observer/ The News & Observer November 29, 1946 13 August 10, 2021 Newspapers.com After the season The 1947 NFL draft was held on December 16, 1946. The following Gamecocks players were selected.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1947/draft.htm 1947 NFL Draft Listing Pro-Football-Reference.com November 29, 2020 South Carolina Gamecocks Round Pick Player Position NFL club 7 49 Bryant Meeks Center Pittsburgh Steelers 9 66 Kale Alexander Tackle Detroit Lions 28 263 Jim Hunnicutt Guard Los Angeles Rams 29 274 Claude Harrison Back New York Giants 31 291 James Atwell Back Los Angeles Rams References South Carolina Category:South Carolina Gamecocks football seasons South Carolina Gamecocks football