1925 Florida Gators football team

American college football season 1925 Florida Gators football 1925 Florida Gators football varsity squad.jpg Southern Conference SoCon 8–2 3–2 Harold Sebring 1st Notre Dame Box Edgar C. Jones Fleming Field 20Gatorsuniform.png April 2022 April 2022 The 1925 Florida Gators football team represented the University of Florida during the 1925 Southern Conference football season. This was law student Harold Sebring's first of three seasons as the head coach of the Florida Gators football team. Sebring's 1925 Florida Gators finished 8–2 overall,2012 Florida Football Media Guide https://web.archive.org/web/20130527130648/http://web.gatorzone.com/football/media/2012/media_guide.pdf 2013-05-27 , University Athletic Association, Gainesville, Florida, pp. 107–116 (2012). Retrieved September 16, 2012. and 3–2 in the Southern Conference, placing eighth of twenty-two teams in the conference standings.2009 Southern Conference Football Media Guide, Year-by-Year Standings https://web.archive.org/web/20120220164221/http://www.soconsports.com/fls/4000/socon/files/09fbguide/74-77standings.pdf?SPSID=35576&SPID=1781&DB_OEM_ID=4000 February 20, 2012 , Southern Conference, Spartanburg, South Carolina, p. 74 (2009). Retrieved August 30, 2010. The Gators compiled their best win–loss record to date, losing only to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 7–23 in Atlanta, Georgia and coach Wallace Wade's undefeated Alabama Crimson Tide 0–34 in Montgomery, Alabama. The highlights of the season included conference victories over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, Clemson Tigers, Mississippi A&M Aggies and Washington & Lee Generals. Captain and halfback Edgar C. Jones set a Florida single-season scoring record (108 points) that lasted until 1969. Before the season Practice began on September 14.https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=950&dat=19250901&id=AuBPAAAAIBAJ&pg=3769,4099894&hl=en 'Gator Fans Look For A Real Football Season At Gainesville This Year September 1, 1925 The Evening Independent Coaches Tom Sebring, A. C. Tipton, Everett Yon, and Herb Bunker were in charge of the first workout.https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=950&dat=19250909&id=CeBPAAAAIBAJ&pg=5221,5993008&hl=en September 9, 1925 D. L. Graham, Jr. The Evening Independent Gator Outfit Will Be A Real Fighting Aggregation Though he graduated, Clyde Norton was eligible to return.https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2206&dat=19250905&id=MGRVAAAAIBAJ&pg=3604,5453824&hl=en The Miami News Star To Take Extra Course During Season September 5, 1925 Despite losing eight players, prospects were bright.https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=950&dat=19250831&id=AeBPAAAAIBAJ&pg=6039,3871381&hl=en August 31, 1925 Florida Loses Many Grid Stars But Followers In Hopes For Real Contest The Evening Independenthttps://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=950&dat=19250914&id=Kd1PAAAAIBAJ&pg=3142,131024&hl=en D. L. Graham, Jr. The Evening Independent September 14, 1925 Rat Team Of 1924 Expected To Help 'Gators This Year 1925 saw the south's widespread use of the forward pass.https://books.google.com/books?id=_RqQQHqQdAAC&pg=PA101 Shaping College Football 9780815608868 Schmidt Raymond 18 June 2007 Syracuse University Press As coach Sebring recalled, quarterback Edgar C. Jones "held back from calling plays for himself the year before. I told him not to hold back."Carlson 2007 33 Schedule October 3 w y Mercer Fleming Field Gainesville, FL 24–0 8,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86042124/florida-atones-for-1924-defeat-by-trimmi/ The Miami News Florida atones for 1924 defeat by trimming Mercer 24 to 0 in initial game October 4, 1925 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.com October 10 w y 1925 Southern College Moccasins Southern College Fleming Field Gainesville FL 9–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-reserves-beat-southern/136612438/ Tampa Sunday Tribune Reserves beat Southern team by 6–0 margin October 11, 1925 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.com October 10 w y 1925 Hampden–Sydney Tigers Hampden–Sydney Fleming Field Gainesville, FL 22–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-virginians-lose-22-to/136612533/ Tampa Sunday Tribune Virginians lose, 22 to 6; Fumble costs Florida record first blemish October 11, 1925 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.com October 17 l y Georgia Tech Grant Field Atlanta, GA 7–23 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-palm-beach-post-georgia-tech-decisiv/136611699/ Georgia Tech decisively defeats Florida Alligators to wipe away deadlock of two years standing The Palm Beach Post October 18, 1925 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.com October 24 w y y Wake Forest Fleming Field Gainesville, FL 24–3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-florida-defeats-ba/136612639/ Florida defeats Baptist Demons The News and Observer October 25, 1925 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.com October 31 w y 1925 Rollins Tars Rollins Fleming Field Gainesville, FL 61–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-orlando-sentinel-florida-gators-romp/136612749/ Florida Gators romp over Rollins Tars by 61–0 count The Orlando Morning Sentinel November 1, 1925 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.com November 7 w y Clemson Riggs Field Clemson, SC 42–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-virginian-pilot-florida-runs-wild-on/136614509/ Florida runs wild on Clemson field The Virginian-Pilot November 8, 1925 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.com November 14 l y Alabama rivalry Cramton Bowl Montgomery, AL 0–34 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71444934/gators-lose-to-crimson-tide-34-to-0/ Tampa Sunday Tribune Gators lose to Crimson Tide 34 to 0 November 15, 1925 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.com November 21 w y Mississippi A&M Plant Field Tampa, FL 12–0 12,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-mississippi-aggies/136614679/ The Commercial Appeal Mississippi Aggies lose to Florida, 12–0 November 22, 1925 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.com November 26 w y Washington & Lee Barrs Field Jacksonville, FL 17–14 15,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/30771548/florida_alligators_defeat_washington/ Florida Alligators defeat Washington and Lee 17–14 Orlando Morning Sentinel November 27, 1925 December 10, 2023 Newspapers.com Game summaries Week 1: Mercer Week 1: Mercer at Florida Mercer Florida 0 0 0 0 7 0 10 7 October 3 Fleming FieldGainesville, FL In the opening contest at Fleming Field in Gainesville on October 3 against coach Stanley L. Robinson's Mercer Bears, Florida won 24–0.University of Florida 1926 114–117 Horse Bishop scored in the first five minutes. Dick Brown added the extra point. In the third quarter, Brown added a field goal, and Cy Williams recovered a Mercer fumble in the endzone. Brown again converted the extra point. Cecil Beck ran across the final touchdown; Edgar C. Jones added the extra point. Week 2: Southern College and Hampden-Sydney Week 2a: Southern College Week 2a: Southern College at Florida Fla. Southern Florida 0 0 0 0 0 3 6 0 October 10 Fleming FieldGainesville, FL In the first game of a doubleheader in Gainesville on October 10, the Gators defeated Southern College 9–0, using mostly reserves. Tom Fuller made a field goal, the lone score of the first half. In the third period, Glen Whitaker intercepted a Southern pass and raced 20 yards for a touchdown. Week 2b: Hampden–Sydney Week 2b: Hampden–Sydney at Florida Hamp.–Sydney Florida 0 0 0 6 3 7 6 6 October 10 Fleming FieldGainesville, FL Florida defeated Hampden–Sydney College 22–6 in the second game of the doubleheader. Edgar C. Jones scored first with a field goal. Lamar Sarra once scored after blocking a punt, gathering the ball, and running 10 yards to the endzone. Burnett added the extra point. Tiny Chaplin made the next touchdown; and the final touchdown was a 22-yard run by Jones. Hampden–Sydney's score came when Atkins picked up a Florida fumble and raced 40 yards for a touchdown. Week 3: at Georgia Tech Week 3: Florida at Georgia Tech Florida Ga. Tech 0 0 7 0 7 3 13 0 October 17 Grant FieldAtlanta, GA thumb|400x400px|A view of the game against Georgia Tech at Grant Field Florida lost big to Bill Alexander's Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 23–7. The Gators made just five first downs to Tech's 15.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3159012/the_indexjournal/ The Index-Journal Florida 'Gators Lose Hard Battle October 18, 1925 Newspapers.com September 4, 2015 7 "After 5,000 fans had journeyed to Atlanta certain that captain Edgar Jones...would lead the Saurians to a glorious victory."https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=888&dat=19341223&id=NhVPAAAAIBAJ&sjid=5U0DAAAAIBAJ&pg=6420,98800 St. Petersburg Times - Google News Archive Search Tech's Doug Wycoff scored two touchdowns. Wycoff scored first, and Ike Williams added the extra point. In the second period, Williams made a 12-yard field goal. Wycoff and Sam Murray scored in the third period, with one extra point converted by Williams. The lone Gator touchdown came after a series of forward passes put them within Tech territory, including one of nearly 20 yards from Edgar C. Jones to Livingston. A 26-yard end run from Jones brought Florida to Tech's 4-yard line. Jones then scored through the line and kicked goal.https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=888&dat=19251018&id=asFOAAAAIBAJ&pg=6140,3378487&hl=en St. Petersburg Times Florida Beaten In Great Battle By Gold Tornado Universal Service October 18, 1925 The starting lineup was: Anderson (left end), Williams (left tackle), Stewart (left guard), Sarra (center), Norton (right guard), Goldstein (right tackle), Todd (right end), Stanley (quarterback), Ihrig (left halfback), Bishop (right halfback), Chaplin (fullback).https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3160950/the_anniston_star/ The Anniston Star 8 October 18, 1925 September 5, 2015 Newspapers.com Two Year Deadlock With Florida 'Gators Broken By Georgia Tech, 23 to 7 Woodruff 1928 96 Week 4: Wake Forest Week 4: Wake Forest at Florida Wake Florida 3 0 0 0 0 10 7 7 October 24 Fleming FieldGainesville, FL The Gators practiced at night with whitewashed footballs in preparation for the homecoming contest with the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3160634/the_anniston_star/ [No title] Anniston Star 12 October 22, 1925 September 5, 2015 Newspapers.com On the back of Edgar C. Jones, who accounted for every point for his squad, Florida won 24–3.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3160689/florence_morning_news/ Florence Morning News 10 Jones Plays Whole Game October 25, 1925 September 5, 2015 Newspapers.com A field goal by Wake's Rackley gave the Demon Deacons a 3–0 lead at the end of the first quarter.Woodruff 1928 103 Jones then scored a touchdown, extra point, and converted a field goal by half's end.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3160635/the_anniston_star/ Anniston Star Florida Gators Sweep To Victory Over Deacon Clan 10 October 25, 1925 Newspapers.com September 5, 2015 A pass from Burnett to Jones made Florida's next touchdown. Jones went through tackle for the final score. Week 5: Rollins Florida rolled up a 61–0 score on the Rollins Tars, scoring 26 in the first quarter.University of Florida 1926 118 Week 6: at Clemson Week 6: Florida at Clemson Florida Clemson 6 0 21 15 0 0 0 0 November 7 Riggs FieldClemson, SC Perr (Sewanee) In the most impressive win of the season, the Gators beat the Clemson Tigers 42–0 on the road. Edgar C. Jones had a 28-yard run lead to a touchdown and another 30-yard touchdown run. Fullback Horse Bishop accounted for three touchdowns: one a run of 20 yards from scrimmage and two 30-yard interception returns.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3160582/florence_morning_news/ Florence Morning News Clemson Loses To 'Gator Team November 8, 1925 14 September 5, 2015 Newspapers.com Capt. Jones was declared the best back to run on a South Carolina gridiron in a number of years.https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=888&dat=19251110&id=4shSAAAAIBAJ&pg=2427,4377236&hl=en November 10, 1925 St. Petersburg Times Gators Return After Victory The starting lineup was: Green (left end), Williams (left tackle), Norton (left guard), Sarra (center), Davis (right guard), Petronis (right tackle), Whitaker (right end), Stanley (quarterback), Brown (left halfback), Jones (right halfback), Bishop (fullback). Week 7: at Alabama Week 7: Florida at Alabama Florida Alabama 0 0 0 0 7 6 7 14 November 14 Cramton BowlMontgomery, AL Kittleman A large crowd was expected in Montgomery for the game against coach Wallace Wade's Alabama Crimson Tide.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3158891/the_anniston_star/ Anniston Star Crimson Tide Rushing Upon Gator Eleven November 14, 1925 6 September 4, 2015 Newspapers.com The return to the lineup of Tide center Gordon Holmes, injured against Georgia Tech, and the battle between backs Mack Brown and Edgar C. Jones brought intrigue. thumb|left|120px|Goldy Goldstein. Mack Brown made two touchdowns; Red Barnes two, and Pooley Hubert one on an interception. Brown's first score came when he caught the ball on a pass from Hubert at the 15-yard line, dodged Jones and scored.1925 Season http://grfx.cstv.com/schools/alab/graphics/docs/25-m-footbl-recaps.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20170919001155/http://grfx.cstv.com/schools/alab/graphics/docs/25-m-footbl-recaps.pdf September 19, 2017 dead A pass from Hubert to Brown in the end zone netted the second score. Florida's Scott returned the kickoff to Alabama's 20-yard line, nearly breaking the tackle there. Two Barnes interceptions set up his touchdowns, one a 16-yard run after catch and another an end run. Jones attempted a drop kick, which was short and returned by Brown for 35 yards. A drive and a pass to Barnes got Alabama to Florida's 3-yard line, and Hubert scored over center. Goldy Goldstein was the undisputed star for the Gators.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3158824/the_anniston_star/ Crimson Tide Overcomes Gators; Goldstein Stars For Losing Aggregation The Anniston Star November 15, 1925 8 September 4, 2015 Newspapers.com The starting lineup was: Green (left end), Williams (left tackle), Norton (left guard), Sarra (center), Stewart (right guard), Goldstein (right tackle), E. Jones (right end), W. Jones (quarterback), Brown (left halfback), Burnett (right halfback), Bishop (fullback).https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3160962/the_indexjournal/ The Index-Journal 7 November 15, 1925 Alabama Machine Crushes Florida September 5, 2015 Newspapers.com Week 8: Mississippi A&M Week 8: Mississippi A&M at Florida Miss. A&M Florida 0 0 0 0 0 6 6 0 November 21 Plant FieldTampa, FL 20,000 For the ninth week of play, the Gators met coach Bernie Bierman's Mississippi Aggies in Tampa on Plant Field and won 12–0. Edgar C. Jones, Lamar Sarra, and Greek Petronis were nursing injuries from the Alabama loss,https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3158886/the_anniston_star/ Anniston Star 'Gator Squad Meets Aggies In Poor Trim November 18, 1925 9 September 4, 2015 Newspapers.com and the Mississippi Aggies had lost to Alabama by just a touchdown.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3158879/the_anniston_star/ Anniston Star Aggies To Give Florida 'Gators Hard Run, Claim November 19, 1925 12 September 4, 2015 Newspapers.com Despite this, Jones kicked two field goals and scored the only touchdown in a 12–0 victory. After a bitterly fought first quarter, Jones netted 27-yard and 40-yard field goals for a 6–0 lead at the half. Jones ran off tackle for the game's only touchdown. Some 20,000 were in attendance.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8203126/asheville_citizentimes/ Asheville Citizen Times November 22, 1925 42 Florida's Gators Whip Miss. Aggies January 6, 2017 Newspapers.com Week 9: Washington & Lee Week 9: Washington & Lee at Florida W&L Florida 0 7 7 0 3 0 7 7 November 26 Barrs FieldJacksonville, FL 15,000 The annual Thanksgiving game in Jacksonville with coach James DeHart's Washington & Lee Generals was marked by both teams' use of the forward pass and brought the highlight of the season. Once behind by a 14–3 deficit, Florida came back and won 17–14.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3160711/the_bee/ Associated Press The Bee Thanksgiving Games in Old Dominion Reviewed 16 November 27, 1925 September 5, 2015 Newspapers.com The yearbook remarked: "Not since the 1923 Alabama game has Florida participated in a more brilliant, thrilling, and colorful football game." Edgar C. Jones made a 29-yard field goal in the first quarter, but the Generals responded with a touchdown from Palmer in the second. A 25-yard finger-tip touchdown catch by Spotts put the Gators behind 14–3. Jones ran in a touchdown; 14–10. Then in the fourth quarter Cy Williams blocked a Generals' punt. On fourth down, Jones caught the winning touchdown from Horse Bishop. Postseason For the third year in a row, Goldy Goldstein made composite All-Southern. Captain Edgar C. Jones played in a charity game.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3160740/new_smyrna_daily_news/ New Smyrna Daily News Gator Captain To Play Game In California December 22, 1925 3 September 5, 2015 Newspapers.com Players Depth chart The following chart provides a visual depiction of Florida's lineup during the 1925 season with games started at the position reflected in parentheses. The chart mimics a Notre Dame Box on offense. LE Tom Green (2)Stonebruise Anderson (1)  LT LG C RG RT Cy Williams (3)Clyde Norton (2) Lamar Sarra (3) Clyde Davis (1) Goldy Goldstein (2) Jack Stewart (1) Clyde Norton (1)Greek Petronis (1)   Jack Stewart (1) RE Edgar Jones (1) Todd (1)Whitaker (1) QB Spic Stanley (2)W. Jones (1) RHB Horse Bishop (1) Burnett (1)Edgar C. Jones (1) LHB Dick Brown (2) Elmer Ihrig (1) FBHorse Bishop (2) Tiny Chaplin (1) Line Florida Gators Player Position Gamesstarted Hometown Prep school Height Weight AgeW. F. "Stonebruise" Anderson guardRalph Champlain tackleClyde Davis guardGoldy Goldstein guard Jacksonville, Florida Duval High6'3"21021Tom Green endCadillac Harry tackleClyde Norton guardFrank Oosterhoudt endGreek Petronis tackleRalph Proctor centerLamar Sarra centerJack Stewart guardEdgar Todd endGlen Whitaker endCy Williams tackle Sopchoppy, Florida 6'0"200 Backfield thumb|125px|Edgar C. Jones Florida Gators Player Position Gamesstarted Hometown Prep school Height Weight AgeCecil Beck halfbackHorse Bishop fullbackDick Brown halfbackTiny Chaplin fullback 6'1"195Tom Fuller fullbackElmer Ihrig fullback Fort Myers, Florida Fort Myers High5'8"17421Edgar C. Jones halfback/quarterback Jacksonville, FloridaJacksonville HighSpic Stanley halfback https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=950&dat=19251205&id=udxPAAAAIBAJ&pg=5646,4546626&hl=en Gators Awarded Varsity Letters Include Manager December 5, 1925 See also 1925 College Football All-Southern Team References 30em Bibliography Carlson Norm University of Florida Football Vault: The History of the Florida Gators Whitman Publishing, LLC Atlanta, Georgia 2007 978-0-7948-2298-9 http://ufdc.ufl.edu/AA00022765/00017/121j The Seminole 17 1926 University of Florida A History of Southern Football 1890–1928 Woodruff Fuzzy 1928 3 External links Florida Category:Florida Gators football seasons Florida Gators football