1908 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season
The 1908 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season was the college football games played by the member schools of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association as part of the 1908 college football season. The season began on September 26.
| 1908 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season | |
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| League | NCAA |
| Sport | College football |
| Duration | September 26, 1908 through November 29, 1908 |
| Number of teams | 13 |
| Regular Season | |
| Season champions | LSU Auburn |
| 1908 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association football standings | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Team | W | L | T | W | L | T | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LSU + | 2 | – | 0 | – | 0 | 10 | – | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Auburn + | 4 | – | 1 | – | 0 | 6 | – | 1 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vanderbilt | 3 | – | 0 | – | 1 | 7 | – | 2 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tennessee | 3 | – | 2 | – | 0 | 7 | – | 2 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Georgia Tech | 4 | – | 3 | – | 0 | 6 | – | 3 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Georgia | 2 | – | 2 | – | 1 | 5 | – | 2 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alabama | 1 | – | 1 | – | 1 | 6 | – | 1 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sewanee | 1 | – | 1 | – | 1 | 4 | – | 1 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mississippi A&M | 1 | – | 3 | – | 0 | 3 | – | 4 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ole Miss | 0 | – | 2 | – | 0 | 3 | – | 5 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mercer | 0 | – | 3 | – | 0 | 3 | – | 4 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Clemson | 0 | – | 4 | – | 0 | 1 | – | 6 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nashville | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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LSU won the SIAA championship, but amidst fears of many players being ineligible under SIAA rules most sportswriters did not include them for consideration.[1][n 1] Its season was clouded by accusations of professionalism from Grantland Rice and rival school Tulane which was also undefeated in southern play. Despite this, the SIAA eventually cleared LSU of any wrongdoing.[2] LSU featured Hall of Fame quarterback Doc Fenton.
Auburn and Vanderbilt were among those listed as alternative SIAA champions. The newspapers unanimously handed the title to Auburn.[3] Auburn featured first-year halfback Lew Hardage. Vanderbilt had a down year with a wealth of sophomores; guided shrewdly by McGugin to its success.[4]
The Tennessee Volunteers compiled four wins in SIAA play, the most in team history. It was widely considered the best Tennessee football season up to that point.[5] Vanderbilt coach Dan McGugin noted "All things considered, Leach was perhaps the best football player of the year in Dixie."[1]
Results and team statistics
| Conf. Rank | Team | Head coach | Overall record | Conf. record | PPG | PAG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | LSU | Edgar Wingard | 10–0 | 2–0 | 44.3 | 1.1 |
| 1 (tie) | Auburn | Mike Donahue | 6–1 | 5–1 | 22.6 | 1.4 |
| 3 | Vanderbilt | Dan McGugin | 7–2–1 | 3–0–1 | 20.7 | 6.1 |
| 4 | Tennessee | George Levene | 7–2 | 3–2 | 13.8 | 3.9 |
| 5 | Georgia Tech | John Heisman | 6–3 | 4–3 | 16.3 | 8.2 |
| 6 | Georgia | Branch Bocock | 5–3–1 | 2–2–1 | 9.0 | 5.6 |
| 7 (tie) | Alabama | Doc Pollard | 6–1–1 | 1–1–1 | 13.5 | 3.9 |
| 7 (tie) | Sewanee | Harry Van Surdam | 4–1–3 | 1–1–1 | 11.8 | 2.5 |
| 9 | Mississippi A&M | Fred Furman | 3–4 | 1–3 | 15.4 | 16.1 |
| 10 | Mississippi | Frank Kyle | 3–5 | 0–2 | 12.4 | 15.6 |
| 11 | Mercer | Frank Blake | 3–4 | 0–3 | 18.7 | 8.4 |
| 12 | Clemson | Stein Stone | 1–6 | 0–4 | 3.7 | 14.9 |
| 13 | Nashville |
Key
PPG = Average of points scored per game
PAG = Average of points allowed per game[6]
Regular season
| Index to colors and formatting |
|---|
| Non-conference matchup; SIAA member won |
| Non-conference matchup; SIAA member lost |
| Non-conference matchup; tie |
| Conference matchup |
SIAA teams in bold.
Unknown
| Date | Visiting team | Home team | Site | Result | Attendance | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ? | The Citadel | Mercer | W 10–0 |
Week One
| Date | Visiting team | Home team | Site | Result | Attendance | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 26 | Gordon | Clemson | Bowman Field • Calhoun, SC | W 15–0 | ||
| September 26 | Rhodes | Vanderbilt | Dudley Field • Nashville, TN | W 11–5 |
Week Two
| Date | Visiting team | Home team | Site | Result | Attendance | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 3 | Tennessee-Memphis | Ole Miss | Oxford, MS | W 30–0 | ||
| October 3 | Mooney | Sewanee | McGee Field • Sewanee, TN | W 29–0 | ||
| October 3 | Wetumpka | Alabama | The Quad • Tuscaloosa, AL | W 27–0 | [7] | |
| October 3 | Howard | Auburn | West End Park • Birmingham, AL | W 18–0 | ||
| October 3 | Dahlonega | Georgia | Herty Field • Athens, GA | W 16–0 | ||
| October 3 | Gordon | Georgia Tech | Atlanta, GA | W 32–0 | ||
| October 3 | Locust Grove | Mercer | W 56–0 | |||
| October 3 | North Carolina | Tennessee | Waite Field • Knoxville, TN | W 12–0 | ||
| October 3 | New Orleans Gym Club | LSU | State Field • Baton Rouge, LA | W 41–0 | ||
| October 3 | Maryville | Vanderbilt | Dudley Field • Nashville, TN | W 32–0 |
Week Three
| Date | Visiting team | Home team | Site | Result | Attendance | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 10 | Howard | Alabama | State Fairgrounds • Birmingham, AL | W 17–0 | [7] | |
| October 10 | Gordon | Auburn | Auburn Athletic Field • Auburn, AL | W 42–0 | [8] | |
| October 10 | Castle-Heights | Sewanee | McGee Field • Sewanee, TN | W 35–2 | ||
| October 10 | Florida | Mercer | Macon, GA | W 24–0 | [9] | |
| October 10 | Louisiana Tech | Mississippi A&M | Hardy Field • Starkville, MS | W 47–0 | ||
| October 10 | Ole Miss | Arkansas | The Hill • Fayetteville, AR | L 33–0 | ||
| October 10 | Mooney | Georgia Tech | Atlanta, GA | W 30–0 | ||
| October 10 | Maryville | Tennessee | Waite Field • Knoxville, TN | W 39–5 | ||
| October 10 | VPI | Clemson | Bowman Field • Calhoun, SC | L 6–0 | [10] | |
| October 10 | Rose-Hulman | Vanderbilt | Dudley Field • Nashville, TN | W 32–0 | ||
| October 11 | Jackson Barracks-New Orleans | LSU | State Field • Baton Rouge, LA | W 81–5 |
Week Four
| Date | Visiting team | Home team | Site | Result | Attendance | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 17 | Auburn | Mercer | Macon, GA | AUB 23–0 | [11] | |
| October 17 | Cincinnati | Alabama | State Fairgrounds • Birmingham, AL | W 16–0 | [12] | |
| October 17 | Mississippi A&M | Georgia Tech | Grant Field • Atlanta, GA | GT 23–0 | [13] | |
| October 17 | South Carolina | Georgia | Herty Field • Athens, GA | W 29–6 | [14] | |
| October 17 | Sewanee | Virginia | Norfolk, VA | T 0–0 | ||
| October 17 | Texas A&M | LSU | New Orleans, LA | W 26–0 | [15] | |
| October 17 | Kentucky | Tennessee | Waite Field • Knoxville, TN | W 7–0 | [12] | |
| October 17 | Clemson | Vanderbilt | Dudley Field • Nashville, TN | VAN 41–0 | [14] |
Week Five
| Date | Time | Visiting team | Home team | Site | Result | Attendance | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 23 | Louisiana-Lafayette | Mississippi A&M | Columbus Fairgrounds • Columbus, MS | W 6–0 | |||
| October 24 | 12:00 p. m. | Sewanee | Auburn | West End Park • Birmingham, AL | AUB 6–0 | 3,000 | [16] |
| October 24 | Georgia | Tennessee | Waite Field • Knoxville, TN | TENN 10–0 | [17] | ||
| October 24 | Alabama | Georgia Tech | Ponce de Leon Park • Atlanta, GA | GT 11–6 | [17] | ||
| October 24 | Ole Miss | Vanderbilt | Dudley Field • Nashville, TN | VAN 29–0 | [18] | ||
| October 26 | Rhodes | LSU | State Field • Baton Rouge, LA | W 55–0 | [19] |
Week Six
| Date | Visiting team | Home team | Site | Result | Attendance | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 28 | Davidson | Clemson | Columbia, SC | L 13–0 | ||
| October 29 | Mississippi College | Ole Miss | Jackson, MS | W 41–0 | ||
| October 31 | Chattanooga | Alabama | The Quad • Tuscaloosa, AL | W 23–6 | [7] | |
| October 31 | Mercer | Georgia | Herty Field • Athens, GA | UGA 11–0 | ||
| October 31 | LSU | Auburn | Auburn Athletic Field • Auburn, AL | LSU 10–2 | [20] | |
| October 31 | Vanderbilt | Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | L 24–6 | ||
| October 31 | Kentucky University | Mississippi A&M | Hardy Field • Starkville, MS | W 12–5 | ||
| October 31 | Sewanee | Kentucky | W 12–0 | [20] | ||
| October 31 | Tennessee | Georgia Tech | Atlanta, GA | TENN 6–5 | [21] | |
| October 31 | Ole Miss | Tulane | New Orleans, LA | L 10–0 |
Week Seven
| Date | Visiting team | Home team | Site | Result | Attendance | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 5 | Clemson | Georgia | Augusta, GA | UGA 8–0 | ||
| November 7 | Auburn | Georgia Tech | Ponce de Leon Park • Atlanta, GA | AUB 44–0 | [22] | |
| November 7 | Mississippi A&M | LSU | State Field • Baton Rouge, LA | LSU 50–0 | [22] | |
| November 7 | Saint Louis | Sewanee | McGee Field • Sewanee, TN | T 6–6 | ||
| November 7 | Tennessee | Vanderbilt | Dudley Field • Nashville, TN | VAN 16–9 | [22] |
Week Eight
| Date | Visiting team | Home team | Site | Result | Attendance | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 10 | Baylor | LSU | State Field • Baton Rouge, LA | W 89–0 | [23] | |
| November 10 | Rhodes | Ole Miss | Oxford, MS | L 9–5 | ||
| November 14 | Georgia | Alabama | State Fairgrounds • Birmingham, AL | T 6–6 | [22] | |
| November 14 | Sewanee | Georgia Tech | Atlanta, GA | SEW 6–0 | [22] | |
| November 14 | Mississippi A&M | Tulane | New Orleans, LA | L 23–0 | ||
| November 14 | Ohio State | Vanderbilt | Dudley Field • Nashville, TN | L 17–6 | ||
| November 14 | Clemson | Tennessee | Waite Field • Knoxville, TN | TENN 6–5 | ||
| November 16 | Haskell | LSU | New Orleans, LA | W 33–0 | [24] |
Week Nine
| Date | Visiting team | Home team | Site | Result | Attendance | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 19 | Mercer | Georgia Tech | Atlanta, GA | GT 16–6 | ||
| November 20 | Haskell | Alabama | The Quad • Tuscaloosa, AL | W 9–8 | ||
| November 21 | Davidson | Georgia | Herty Field • Athens, GA | W 2–0 | ||
| November 21 | Chattanooga | Tennessee | Waite Field • Knoxville, TN | W 35–0 | ||
| November 21 | Washington (MO) | Vanderbilt | Dudley Field • Nashville, TN | W 28–0 | ||
| November 23 | LSU | Louisiana Tech | Ruston, LA | W 22–0 |
Week Ten
| Date | Visiting team | Home team | Site | Result | Attendance | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 26 | Tennessee | Alabama | State Fairgrounds • Birmingham, AL | ALA 4–0 | [3] | |
| November 26 | Clemson | Georgia Tech | Atlanta, GA | GT 30–6 | [22] | |
| November 26 | Georgia | Auburn | Montgomery, AL | AUB 23–0 | ||
| November 26 | LSU | Arkansas | Little Rock, AR | W 36–4 | ||
| ? | Howard | Mercer | W 45–0 | |||
| November 26 | Ole Miss | Mississippi A&M | State Fairgrounds • Jackson, MS | MSA&M 44–6 | ||
| November 26 | Sewanee | Vanderbilt | Dudley Field • Nashville, TN | T 6–6 | [3] |
Awards and honors
All-Southern team
The consensus All-Southern team:
| Position | Name | First-team Selectors | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Ray Morrison | NB | Vanderbilt |
| HB | Walker Leach | H, DM, NB | Tennessee |
| HB | Lew Hardage | DM | Auburn |
| FB | Lawrence Markley | H, DM, NB | Sewanee |
| E | Vaughn Blake | H, DM, NB | Vanderbilt |
| T | Frank Faulkinberry | H, DM, NB | Sewanee |
| G | Louis Hasslock | H, DM, NB | Vanderbilt |
| C | C. C. Countess | Alabama | |
| G | James L. Harris | Sewanee | |
| T | J. R. Davis | H, DM | Georgia Tech |
| E | Walker Reynolds | Auburn | |
Selectors include John Heisman (H), Dan McGugin (DM), and Nash Buckingham (NB).
Notes
- LSU is recognized as national champions by the National Championship Foundation for this season; however, LSU does not officially recognize this season as a national championship season.
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References
- Spalding's Football Guide. 1909. p. 75.
- "From 'The LSU Football Vault': The 1908 Season".
- Woodruff 1928, p. 223
- Edwin Pope. Football's Greatest Coaches. pp. 340, 342.
- Big Orange: a pictorial history of University of Tennessee football. 1982. p. 34.
- https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/conferences/independent/1908.html
- http://www.rolltide.com/documents/2016/8/18//1908_season.pdf?id=7602
- "Runs Over Gordon", Montgomery Advertiser, October 11, 1908.
- "Mercer 24; Florida 0". The Atlanta Constitution. October 11, 1908. p. 4. Retrieved July 22, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
- Woodruff 1928, p. 213
- http://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/games/1908aubvsmerc/
- Woodruff 1928, p. 215
- Woodruff 1928, p. 214
- Woodruff 1928, p. 216
- "Yellow and Purple Win; Texas A. & M. Defeated". The Times-Democrat. October 18, 1908. p. 15. Retrieved May 8, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Auburn's Greatest Victory In Many Years". Orange and Blue: 204. November 11, 1908.
- Woodruff 1928, p. 217
- Woodruff 1928, p. 218
- "Big Score". The Tennessean. October 27, 1908. p. 6. Retrieved May 9, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
- Woodruff 1928, p. 221
- Woodruff 1928, p. 220
- Woodruff 1928, p. 222
- "L.S.U. Football Team Defeats Baylor 89 To 0". The Times-Democrat. November 11, 1908. p. 11. Retrieved May 8, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Haskell Lost Second Game of Their Trip". Lawrence Daily World. November 17, 1908. p. 1. Retrieved May 8, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
- Woodruff, Fuzzy (1928). A History of Southern Football 1890–1928. 1.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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