1941 Presbyterian Blue Hose football team
The 1941 Presbyterian Blue Hose football team was an American football team that represented Presbyterian College as a member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association (SIAA) during the 1941 college football season. Led by head coach Lonnie McMillian, the team compiled a 6–3 record (5–0 against SIAA opponents) and won the SIAA championship. Verne Church and Lloyd Evans were the team captains.[1] The team played its home games at Old Bailey Stadium in Clinton, South Carolina.
| 1941 Presbyterian Blue Hose football | |
|---|---|
SIAA champion | |
| Conference | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| 1941 record | 6–3 (5–0 SIAA) |
| Head coach | Lonnie McMillian (1st season) |
| Captain | Verne Church, Lloyd Evans |
| Home stadium | Old Bailey Stadium |
Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 20 | at Clemson | L 12–41 | 6,000 | [2] | |
| September 27 | vs. Oglethorpe |
| W 34–14 | [3] | |
| October 10 | vs. The Citadel |
| L 13–21 | [4] | |
| October 17 | Newberry | W 13–7 | [5] | ||
| October 24 | Camp Croft |
| W 12–6 | 4,000 | [6] |
| November 1 | at Mercer | Macon, GA | L 12–19 | [7] | |
| November 8 | vs. Erskine |
| W 21–0 | 3,000 | [8] |
| November 15 | Wofford |
| W 44–0 | [9] | |
| November 21 | at Rollins | Orlando, FL | W 14–6 | [10] |
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References
- "2011 Presbyterian College Football Media Guide". 2011. p. 67.
- Anthony Foy (September 21, 1941). "Clemson Rolls Over Blue Hose In Opener, 41-12: Timmons and Payne Spark Tiger Attack". The Greenville News. p. Sports 1 – via Newspapers.com.
- Charlie Roberts (September 28, 1941). "Blue Hose Overpower Gallant Petrels, 34-14". The Atlanta Constitution. p. 5D – via Newspapers.com.
- "Citadel Comes From Behind To Beat Presbyterian 21-13". The Times and Democrat (Orangeburg, South Carolina). October 11, 1941. p. 5 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Presbyterian Defeats Newberry Indians, 13-7". The Greenville News. October 18, 1941. p. 7 – via Newspapers.com.
- "P.C. Capitalizes On Breaks To Beat Camp Croft, 12-6". The Times and Democrat (Orangeburg, SC). October 25, 1941. p. 6 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Rod Blaylock Sparks Mercer To Thrilling Homecoming Win". The Atlanta Constitution. November 2, 1941. p. D1 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Presbyterian Sweeps Over Seceders, 21 To 0". The Greenville News. November 9, 1941. p. 2B – via Newspapers.com.
- "Blue Hose Smother Wofford, 44 To 0". The Greenville News. November 16, 1941. p. 11 – via Newspapers.com.
- "P.C. Defeats Rollins 14-6, Wins S.I.A.A. Title". The Greenville News. November 22, 1941. p. 7 – via Newspapers.com.
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