1902 Georgia Bulldogs football team
American college football season
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The 1902 Georgia Bulldogs football team represented the University of Georgia during the 1902 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season. The Bulldogs compiled a 4â2â1 record, including victories over Auburn and Alabama and a 0â0 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.[2]
| 1902 Georgia Bulldogs football | |
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| Conference | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Record | 4â2â1 (3â2â1 SIAA) |
| Head coach |
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| Captain | Frank M. Ridley |
| Home stadium | Herty Field |
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| Team | W | L | T | W | L | T | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Clemson $ | 5 | â | 0 | â | 0 | 6 | â | 1 | â | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vanderbilt | 6 | â | 1 | â | 0 | 8 | â | 1 | â | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LSU + | 5 | â | 1 | â | 0 | 6 | â | 1 | â | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Texas | 4 | â | 1 | â | 0 | 6 | â | 3 | â | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sewanee | 4 | â | 2 | â | 0 | 6 | â | 2 | â | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tennessee | 4 | â | 2 | â | 0 | 6 | â | 2 | â | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Georgia | 3 | â | 2 | â | 1 | 4 | â | 2 | â | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ole Miss | 3 | â | 3 | â | 0 | 4 | â | 3 | â | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nashville | 2 | â | 2 | â | 0 | 2 | â | 4 | â | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Auburn | 2 | â | 4 | â | 1 | 2 | â | 4 | â | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alabama | 2 | â | 4 | â | 0 | 4 | â | 4 | â | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cumberland (TN) | 1 | â | 4 | â | 0 | 3 | â | 5 | â | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tulane | 0 | â | 3 | â | 2 | 1 | â | 4 | â | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Furman | 0 | â | 2 | â | 1 | 4 | â | 3 | â | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Georgia Tech | 0 | â | 4 | â | 2 | 0 | â | 6 | â | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mississippi A&M | 0 | â | 4 | â | 1 | 1 | â | 4 | â | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kentucky State | 0 | â | 2 | â | 0 | 4 | â | 6 | â | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Source |
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| October 18 | Furman | W 11â0 | [3] | |
| October 25 | at Georgia Tech |
| T 0â0 | [4] |
| November 1 | at Alabama |
| W 5â0 | [5] |
| November 8 | at Clemson |
| L 0â36 | [6] |
| November 14 | Davidson |
| W 20â0 | [7] |
| November 18 | vs. Sewanee |
| L 0â11 | [8] |
| November 27 | vs. Auburn |
| W 12â5 | [9] |
Before the season
Frank M. Ridley was captain-elect, Georgia's first two-time captain. He was moved to end from the backfield.[10] 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."[11]
Game summaries
Furman
To open the season, Georgia beat Furman 11â0. The game's highlight was an end run for touchdown from Harman.[12]
Georgia Tech
Georgia came in as 6â1 favorites to in-state rival Georgia Tech, and were held to a 0â0 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).[13]
Alabama
Alabama was shutout 5â0 at Birmingham. Marvin M. Dickinson scored the only touchdown of the game for Georgia in the second half.[14] Alabama was trying to tie up the game late, but time expired as the Tide reached the Georgia twelve-yard line.[14]
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).[14]
Davidson
Davidson was defeated 20â0.
Clemson
| Team | 1 | 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ⢠Clemson | 12 | 24 | 36 |
- Date: November 8
- Location: Clemson, SC
- Referee: Walter Riggs
Sources:[15]
On November 8, Georgia lost to SIAA champion Clemson by a score of 36â0. Despite the score, one writer called it "the hardest fought football game ever seen here."[15] Frank McIntyre, Harman, and Smith all had to be carried off the field.[16]
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).[15]
Sewanee
Sewanee defeated Georgia 11â0.
Auburn
Georgia upset Auburn 12â5. 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.[17]
Postseason
Ridley was selected an All-Southern along with teammates Harold Ketron and Sandy Beaver,[18]