1929 Tulane Green Wave football team

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The 1929 Tulane Green Wave football team was an American football team that represented Tulane University as a member of the Southern Conference (SoCon) during the 1929 college football season. In its third year under head coach Bernie Bierman, who used the single wing, Tulane compiled a perfect 9–0 record (6–0 in conference games), won the SoCon championship, shut out five of nine opponents, and outscored all opponents by a total of 297 to 45.[1][2]

ConferenceSouthern Conference
Record9–0 (6–0 SoCon)
Headcoach
OffensiveschemeSingle-wing
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1929 Tulane Green Wave football
SoCon champion
ConferenceSouthern Conference
Record9–0 (6–0 SoCon)
Head coach
Offensive schemeSingle-wing
CaptainBill Banker
Home stadiumTulane Stadium
Seasons
← 1928
1930 â†’
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1929 Southern Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
TeamW L TW L T
No. 10 Tulane $6–0–09–0–0
Tennessee6–0–19–0–1
North Carolina7–1–09–1–0
Florida6–1–08–2–0
Vanderbilt5–1–07–2–0
Kentucky3–1–16–1–1
Georgia4–2–06–4–0
VMI4–2–08–2–0
Duke2–1–04–6–0
LSU3–2–06–3–0
Alabama4–3–06–3–0
Clemson3–3–08–3–0
VPI2–3–05–4–0
Georgia Tech3–5–03–6–0
South Carolina2–5–06–5–0
Virginia1–3–24–3–2
Maryland1–3–14–4–2
Washington and Lee1–4–13–5–1
Ole Miss0–4–21–6–2
Mississippi A&M0–3–11–5–2
Sewanee0–4–12–5–2
NC State0–5–01–8–0
Auburn0–7–02–7–0
  • $ – Conference champion
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Halfback and team captain Bill Banker, known as the "Blonde Blizzard", was selected as a first-team All-American by the All-America Board of Football, consisting of coaches Knute Rockne, "Pop" Warner, Tad Jones and Bill Alexander.[3] Four Tulane players received All-Southern honors from the Associated Press (AP): Banker and center Loyd Roberts were first team; end Jerry Dalrymple and guard Maury Bodenger were second team.[4]

The team played its home games at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans.

Schedule

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DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 28Louisiana Normal*
W 40–610,000[5]
October 5Texas A&M*
  • Tulane Stadium
  • New Orleans, LA
W 13–10[6]
October 12Mississippi A&M
  • Tulane Stadium
  • New Orleans, LA
W 34–0[7]
October 19Southwestern Louisiana*
  • Tulane Stadium
  • New Orleans, LA
W 60–0[8]
October 26Georgia Tech
  • Tulane Stadium
  • New Orleans, LA
W 20–1425,000[9]
November 1vs. Georgia
W 21–1515,000[10]
November 9Auburn
  • Tulane Stadium
  • New Orleans, LA (rivalry)
W 52–010,000[11]
November 16Sewanee
  • Tulane Stadium
  • New Orleans, LA
W 18–0[12]
November 28at LSU
W 21–023,000[13]
  • *Non-conference game
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Game summaries

Louisiana Normal

In the season opener against Louisiana Normal (today Northwestern State), Tulane won 40–6.

The starting lineup was Holland (left end), McCanse (left tackle), Bodenger (left guard), Upton (center), Roberts (right guard), Rucker (right tackle), Dalrymple (right end), Baumbach (quarterback), Armstrong (left halfback), Banker (right halfback), Seeuws (fullback).[15]

Texas A&M

After leading at the half 7–2, Tulane allowed the Texas A&M Aggies to take the lead 8–7. A pass from Ike Armstrong to Wop Glover in the last quarter got the win. After a safety, Tulane won 13–10.[16]

The starting lineup was Holland (left end), McCanse (left tackle), Bodenger (left guard), Upton (center), Roberts (right guard), Rucker (right tackle), Dalrymple (right end), Baumbach (quarterback), Armstrong (left halfback), Banker (right halfback), Seeuws (fullback).[17]

Mississippi A&M

In the third week of play, Tulane defeated the Mississippi Aggies 34–0. The starting lineup was Holland (left end), McCanse (left tackle), Bodenger (left guard), Roberts (center), Upton (right guard), Rucker (right tackle), Dalrymple (right end), Baumbach (quarterback), Armstrong (left halfback), Banker (right halfback), Seeuws (fullback).[18]

Southwestern Louisiana

SW Louisiana at Tulane
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Team 1 234Total
SW Louisiana 0 000 0
• Tulane 19 131414 60
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  • Date: October 19
  • Location: New Orleans, LA
  • Game attendance: 10,000

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The Green Wave romped 60–0 over Southwestern Louisiana. The starting lineup was Holland (left end), McCanse (left tackle), Bodenger (left guard), Roberts (center), Upton (right guard), Rucker (right tackle), Dalrymple (right end), Baumbach (quarterback), Armstrong (left halfback), Banker (right halfback), Seeuws (fullback).[19]

Georgia Tech

During the game with Georgia Tech, Banker wore a helmet onto the field because coach Bernie Bierman threatened to yank him out of the game. But the helmet slipped over his eyes as the Yellow Jackets were preparing to kickoff, so Banker tossed it to the sideline, and was never taken out, calling Bierman's bluff.[20] Tulane went on to win 20–14.

The starting lineup was Holland (left end), McCanse (left tackle), Bodenger (left guard), Roberts (center), Upton (right guard), Rucker (right tackle), Dalrymple (right end), Baumbach (quarterback), Armstrong (left halfback), Banker (right halfback), Seeuws (fullback).[21]

Georgia

Tulane at Georgia
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Team 1 234Total
• Tulane 7 770 21
Georgia 2 1300 15
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The Green Wave defeated Georgia, conquerors of Yale, in Columbus 21–15, twice coming from behind.[22] For the first score, end Vernon "Catfish" Smith nailed Bill Banker behind the line for a safety.[22] After Tulane blocked a punt, Banker put in a touchdown for the lead.[22]

Tulane's second touchdown came on a 62-yard run from Ike Armstrong. Georgia's Smith next caught a pass and went 20 yards to the goal. Georgia went ahead 15–14 after Ripper Roberts intercepted a pass and ran 60 yards for the touchdown.[22] Tulane won on an ensuing 80-yard drive, in a 2-yard run from Banker.[22]

The starting lineup was Holland (left end), McCanse (left tackle), Boenger (left guard), Robert (center), McCormick (right guard), Luker (right tackle), Dalrymple (right end), Baumbach (quarterback), Armstrong (left halfback), Banker (right halfback), Seeuws (fullback).[22]

Auburn

All of the reserves got to play in the 52–0 romp over Auburn.[16] The starting lineup was Holland (left end), McCanse (left tackle), Bodenger (left guard), Roberts (center), Upton (right guard), Rucker (right tackle), Dalrymple (right end), Baumbach (quarterback), Armstrong (left halfback), Banker (right halfback), Seeuws (fullback).[23]

Sewanee

Tulane defeated the Sewanee Tigers 18–0. The starting lineup was Holland (left end), McCanse (left tackle), Bodenger (left guard), Roberts (center), McCormick (right guard), Rucker (right tackle), Dalrymple (right end), Baumbach (quarterback), Banker (left halfback), Armstrong (right halfback), Seeuws (fullback).[24]

LSU

The Green Wave won 21–0 over rival LSU. The first touchdown came on a pass from backer to Armstrong.[16] Jerry Dalrymple scored the next touchdown, snatching a pass from Armstrong and running more than half the field for a score.[16] Preacher Roberts returned an interception for the final score.[16]

Postseason

Roberts' performance in the LSU game netted him next year's captaincy.[16] Roberts was selected All-Southern.[25]

Tulane won the SoCon, and was invited to the Rose Bowl.[26]

Players

Depth chart

The following chart provides a visual depiction of Tulane's lineup during the 1929 season with games started at the position reflected in parentheses. The chart mimics a single wing on offense.

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Number Player Position Games
started		 Hometown
28Maury BodengerguardNew Orleans
29Jerry DalrympleendArkadelphia, Arkansas
17Calvert DeColignytackleNew Orleans
14William DraweendNew Orleans
9Vernon HaynesendArkansas City, Arkansas
21Jack HollandendShreveport
10Doyle MageeendFranklinton
25Mangumguard
30Elmer McCancetackle
12John McCormickguardMonroe
23William PenneyguardGuatemala City, C. A.
32Lloyd Robertscenter
33Charles Ruckertackle
24Claggert Uptonguard, centerNew Orleans
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Backfield

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Number Player Position Games
started		 Hometown
6Ike Armstronghalfback
18Bill BankerhalfbackLake Charles
1Dick Baumbachquarterback
4Red DawsonquarterbackRiver Falls, Wisconsin
5Wop GloverhalfbackBay St. Louis, Mississippi
3George HaikhalfbackBogalusa
22Elmer Masseyhalfback
16Jack Pizzanofullback
15Fred Seeuwsfullback
7Hugh WhatleyhalfbackRayville
8John WhatleyhalfbackRayville
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Unlisted

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Number Player
11Ford
13Young
26Bankston
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