1922 Michigan vs. Vanderbilt football game

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1922 Michigan Wolverines vs. Vanderbilt Commodores football game
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Michigan Wolverines Vanderbilt Commodores
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Head coach: 
Fielding H. Yost 		Head coach: 
Dan McGugin
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DateOctober 14, 1922
Season 1922
Stadium Dudley Field
Location Nashville, Tennessee
Referee Horatio B. Hackett
Attendance16,000

The 1922 Michigan vs. Vanderbilt football game, played October 14, 1922, was a college football game between the Michigan Wolverines and Vanderbilt Commodores. The game ended as a scoreless tie. It was the inaugural game at Dudley Field (now known as Vanderbilt Stadium), the first dedicated football stadium in the South.

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Prior meetings

The game matched Michigan head coach Fielding H. Yost against his former player and brother-in-law Dan McGugin. Owing to the relationship between Yost and McGugin, the two teams played nine times between 1905 and 1923, with Michigan winning eight times. This 1922 meeting between the schools was the first since 1914. [1] [2] McGugin learned what he knew of the game of football while playing under Yost as a guard on Michigan's "point-a-minute" offense, and it was Yost who recommended McGugin for the Vanderbilt job in 1904. [3] [4] [5] [6]

Between 1905 and 1907, Vanderbilt lost only three games – all three of them to Michigan. [7] The loss in 1907 stopped a 26-game home win streak.

For the first ever meeting in 1905, Vanderbilt traveled to Ann Arbor and suffered its only loss, 18 to 0. On the even of the 1906 game, 4,200 students attended a mass meeting at University Hall. McGugin and Yost both spoke to the crowd and agreed that the game would be one of the closest played in Ann Arbor in many years. D. G. Fite, father-in-law of both McGugin and Yost, traveled from his home in Tennessee to watch the game. [8] John Garrels put Michigan ahead with a field goal from the 25-yard line. On the preceding drive, Garrels had completed a 15-yard forward pass to Bishop, the first legal forward pass completed by Michigan under the new rules. Michigan led, 4–0, at halftime. Early in the second half, Vanderbilt tied the score with a field goal by Dan Blake from the 30-yard line. With two minutes left in the game, Garrels ran 68 yards for a touchdown. The Chicago Daily Tribune wrote: "Garrels, on a fake kick, with splendid interference by Hammond, Curtis, and Workman, ran Vanderbilt's left end at lightning speed for sixty-eight yards and a touchdown." Michigan won 10 to 4. [9] [10]

Despite the loss, Innis Brown rated the 1906 Vanderbilt team as the best the South ever had. [11] For some, Vanderbilt's eleven was the entire All-Southern team. [12] On November 2, 1907, Michigan defeated Vanderbilt 8–0, in front of 8,000 at the Old Dudley Field (referred to as Curry Field following the building of the new stadium in 1922) in Nashville. The crowd was the largest up to that date to see a football game south of the Mason–Dixon Line. [13] [14] Bradley Walker officiated his first Michigan–Vanderbilt game. The game was "a big society event in the south", and the elite of Nashville, Chattanooga, and Memphis were in attendance. Students from every college and preparatory school in Tennessee, including Belmont College and "other seminaries", also attended the game. [14] Vanderbilt was hampered by sophomores in 1908 and Michigan won the game at Ferry Field 24–6.

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Vandy's Ray Morrison running against Michigan in 1911.

Before the 1911 game, Coach Yost reminded reporters that Vanderbilt's 1911 team included the same veteran line that had held Yale scoreless in 1910. Yost predicted a hard game. [15]

Thomas A. Bogle, Jr. of Michigan attempted two field goals in the first half, but both kicks were blocked. After a scoreless first half, each team kicked a field goal in the third quarter. Zach Curlin kicked Vanderbilt's field goal after Shorty McMillan fumbled a punt, and Vanderbilt recovered the ball at Michigan's 27-yard line. Later in the quarter, McMillan carried the ball 33 yards to the Vanderbilt 10-yard line on a quarterback run. Frederick L. Conklin then place-kicked a field goal from the 19-yard line. In the fourth quarter, Stanfield Wells ran five yards for a touchdown, and Conklin kicked the extra point to give Michigan a 9-3 lead. Vanderbilt responded with a Ray Morrison touchdown, but the extra point failed due to a high kickout by Morrison. [16] In the Detroit Free Press, E. A. Batchelor wrote: "Vanderbilt's failure to execute properly one of the simplest plays in the football catalogue was all that saved Michigan from the humiliation of a tie score with Dan McGugin's peppery Dixie lads this afternoon." [17] Michigan had its greatest victory over Vanderbilt in 1913, 33–2. Batchelor wrote: "Vanderbilt fairly gasped in amazement as the Wolverines shot the ball from one to another with the precision of baseball players." [17] Michigan won 23–3 in 1914.

Dudley Field

This was Vanderbilt's first game in its new steel and concrete stadium, Dudley Field. The field was named after William Lofland Dudley, once Chair of Chemistry at Vanderbilt University, and an instrumental figure in the organization of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association; as well as a member of the Executive Committee of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the Football Rules Committee. [18] He was known as the 'father of Vanderbilt football.' [19] The eponymous stadium cost some $200,000 and could seat up to 22,600 people. [20] [21]

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The crowded stadium.

The first of its kind in the South, [3] [4] the dedication of Dudley Field saw much fanfare. A parade of floats and bands marched through the streets, and Cornelius Vanderbilt IV, the great-great grandson of the university's namesake, made an appearance. Three airplanes flew over the stadium as the Vanderbilt band played 'America.' [22] Governor Alf Taylor welcomed the visiting Wolverines, with a response in turn from Michigan coach Fielding H. Yost. The dedication of the stadium followed:

To William Lofland Dudley, Dean of Southern Athletics, scholar, gentleman, and friend, this ground is dedicated, and, as Dudley Field, is consecrated to the use of Vanderbilt and her sons forever.

—  Prof. C. S. Brown President of the Vanderbilt Athletic Association [23]

Lt. Herbert Fox of the 136th Air Squadron circled back, flying over the northern goal posts, and dropped a decorated football onto the field which Coach McGugin caught off a single bounce. He then handed the ball to Yost. This was just the second time Vanderbilt played Michigan at home.

The more optimistic Vanderbilt faithful were excited at the prospect of end Scotty Neill reporting after a year's layoff. [24] His ability at punting the ball was especially noted. The Commodores' lone advantage going into the game was their speed, [25] perhaps not unlike today when teams play Southern schools. [26] During the pregame talk in his dressing room, Coach McGugin famously said "You are going against Yankees, some of whose grandfathers killed your grandfathers in the Civil War." [22] Also reported, probably more accurately, [27] [28] as "Out there lie the bones of your grandfathers;" referring to a nearby military cemetery, "And down on that field are the grandsons of the Yankee soldiers who put them there." [5] [29] One may add the often cited, humorous addendum that McGugin's father was an officer in the Union Army.

Background

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The Wolverines were a national power, and the heavy favorite to win the game. [1] [30] Michigan had beaten Vanderbilt in all prior meetings, [31] and were to have the much healthier lineup. [32] Michigan captain Paul Goebel rested his hurt knee by not playing against Case Scientific School. [33] Only one spot in the lineup could be said to give Michigan trouble, guard Eddie Johns was forced to sit out due to academic probation. [1] Harold Steele was to replace him.

Vanderbilt, however, felt its lineup was not at full strength. [34] [35] [36] Vanderbilt end Percy Conyers had a rather badly hurt knee, and center Alf Sharpe had just hurt his shoulder. End Lynn Bomar was fighting through a pulled tendon, and end Tot McCullough had some kind of strain in his arm leading to noticeable swelling. Quarterback Doc Kuhn was trying to overcome a sickness, including fevers which kept him from practice. [37] Captain Jess Neely also had an injured left arm. Conyers and Sharpe were expected to start the game on the sidelines. [38] [39] Last year's starting end Thomas Ryan not returning for the Michigan game was also taken bitterly by Vanderbilt's fans. [40] Vanderbilt was also working to remedy problems seen in earlier weeks with its line.

Game summary

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Lynn Bomar with the opening kickoff.

The game saw little offense, featuring the season's top two defenses as measured by points against per game. [41] Vanderbilt punted 17 times, and Michigan punted 10 times. [22] Some were surprised with Michigan's lack of an offense, citing it as Michigan's best feature. [42] For the entire game, Michigan made only six first downs, with two off of penalties, while Vanderbilt made just one. Michigan's consensus All-American halfback Harry Kipke, had been rendered moot for most of the game. [n 1] Fullback Franklin Cappon seemed the only Michigan player able to gain much for his offense. [44]

First half:

Michigan captain Paul Goebel won the toss and chose the south goal. Vanderbilt decided to kick. Kipke made a first down on the first drive, which started from his own 30-yard line, but Michigan punted the ball away soon after. Vanderbilt kicked back and Michigan punted again after three unsuccessful pass attempts. The best chance to break the tie came early in the first quarter when Vanderbilt was forced to punt from its own 7-yard line. [30] The Wolverines completed their first pass, Doug Roby to Goebel, setting in motion the change in field position which led to their being poised to score inside the 5-yard line. [1] The Commodore punt was partially blocked, giving Michigan the ball at Vanderbilt's 25-yard line. Two end runs, two line bucks, and a forward pass brought them there, first and goal. Some six minutes had gone by at this point. [1] The Commodores' defense stiffened and repelled four attempts at a touchdown. Three runs straight up the middle were stopped before the goal line. Cappon made a yard, Kipke lost one, and Cappon then drove to within a foot of the goal. Vanderbilt captain Jess Neely was heard shouting 'Stop em!' [45] [46] On fourth down, Michigan faked a field goal and ran with Harry Kipke off tackle to the right. Kipke was stood up just inches from the end zone. [44] [47] One Vanderbilt player even pushed himself off of the goal post, in an attempt to generate a greater backwards push, as the crowd cheered. [22]

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Vandy's goal line stand.

Vanderbilt's only noteworthy offensive play came soon after. Vanderbilt punted out of the shadow of its goal post after the goal line stand, and Jess Neely tackled Kipke, [45] or Irwin Uteritz, [1] hard on the punt return, causing a fumble which Neely recovered. [45] Neely then connected on a pass to Tot McCullough, Vanderbilt's lone offensive highlight on the day. [48] This gave Vanderbilt the ball at Michigan's 20-yard line, but the subsequent plays for Vanderbilt saw runs stopped for little gain and a pass intercepted by Uteritz. [44]

An exchange of punts opened the second quarter. Vanderbilt's defense controlled the quarter after this, [1] forcing two more punts from the Wolverines. On the second of these Gil Reese "side stepped his way through half the Michigan team for eight yards." [1] This seems the only substantial gain for this drive, as Neely kicked it away to Kipke. When the ball was on Michigan's own 40-yard line, its captain Goebel limped off the field. Michigan was forced to punt again by the Vanderbilt defense. The half ended, "with both teams completely baffled in their efforts to score;" [1] as the Commodores had possession of the ball inside their own 30-yard line. Vanderbilt fans cheered wildly, having held the Michigan offense scoreless.

Second half:

Jack Blott kicked off to Kuhn to open the half. Neely quickly punted the ball back and Michigan's offense took the field at its own 25-yard line. Franklin Cappon dashed for a gain on the first play, but nothing followed and the Wolverines punted. Reese was tackled immediately, and the Commodores punted the ball away on first down. Uteritz completed a short pass to Kipke, which along with an offside penalty netted a first down. The Commodores showed more defensive prowess when it held the Wolverines for downs at the 25-yard line. [1] Later, Reese rattled off 24 yards on a punt return, breaking two tackles. Blott missed a field goal on the ensuing Wolverines possession, from about the 25-yard line. [1] Vanderbilt cheering sections were "frantic" as the third quarter ended and still Michigan had not scored.

Herb Steger replaced Roby to start the fourth. Steger fumbled, making the Wolverines punt from their own 25-yard line. Reese again showed skill in his sidestepping, but was injured. Red Rountree replaced him. [1] Goebel eventually came back in and hurled a pass, which if complete may have got 25 yards, but Rountree broke up the pass, forcing a punt. In desperation, Goebel was now often passing; and the Commodores were often deflecting the passes. [1] A 15-yard penalty made it 3rd down and 33 for the Wolverines. On fourth down, Goebel attempted a 45-yard place kick which fell short of the cross bar. [49] The last try for Michigan involved two incomplete passes, an attempted end run by Steger, and an interception by Commodore guard Fatty Lawrence. Vanderbilt had the ball at Michigan's 48-yard line as the game ended. [1] It is said the tie was preserved when Neely recovered a fumble near the Commodore goal. [50]

Aftermath

The tie was the greatest of achievements for the underdog Commodores. [51] The game's result was "a great surprise to the sporting world." [52] It features prominently in the school's history. [49] "The Commodores surprising even to their followers, fought the Michigan eleven, headed by Coach Yost, to a standstill." [53] Commodore fans celebrated by throwing some 3,000 seat cushions onto the field. [22] Many publications called it "one of the big moments of the gridiron season." [54] The Vanderbilt Alumnus wrote "That 0 to 0 finish meant night shirt parades and a sleepless night of jollification. And so it was." [55] Vanderbilt's yearbook The Commodore remarked, "Whence came that irresistible spirit that shattered the Michigan plays no one knows. Every man on the squad possessed it. It was the re-enactment of more than one chapter in the record of Vanderbilt's past. There never was a greater reversal in the history of athletics than that day. The dwarf stood like a Titan foot to foot and breast to breast with the grim Michigan giant, and disarmed him." [56] It was said one Detroit reporter wrote "Michigan was lucky to escape with their lives." [57] Sam S. Greene remarked, "The defensive showing of Vanderbilt against the touted attack of the Western conference moleskin wearers was a revelation even to the ardent followers of the gold and black, who had expected a defeat by at least three touchdowns." [1] Captain Neely had tears of joy streaming down his face by game's end. [45] "They were lucky to tie us", Neely later said of Michigan. [58]

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The Two Captains: Paul Goebel and Jess Neely.

Lynn Bomar and Jess Neely are often acknowledged as the players of the game for Vanderbilt. [59] Lynn Bomar spent much of his day tackling Michigan's runners for a loss, [60] and "tore through the Wolverine line constantly, and always emerged after a play on the far side of the defense." [56] while Jess Neely was a battered and bruised captain playing so hard despite his injured frame. [43] [60] [n 2] Other plays of note for the Commodores included the shifty moves of Gil Reese—Reese made 105 yards on punt returns. [61] The yearbook spoke of Reese's play, "Time after time Gil Reece caught punts, and shifting from side to side in a most elusive fashion, would run almost through the Michigan team, by a hair's breadth, escaping each hand outstretched to seize him. He resembled old Lewis Hardage, who taught him that shifty trick." Scotty Neill's punting matching that of Kipke, [62] with an average of 42 yards per punt, [45] was also of note. The defense of Tex Bradford and Tot McCullough received praise. [43] [44] [56] [60] Walter Camp noted the strong showing of Vanderbilt, particularly impressed with Reese's punt returns and McCullough's run defense. He credited McGugin with having developed a well-trained line, and a secondary that was not far behind. [63]

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Franklin Cappon.

The New York Times reported that, five days before the Vanderbilt game, Coach Yost had already begun "pointing the Wolverines for their tussle two weeks hence with the Buckeyes." [64] In response to the claim that Michigan could not manage a win because of undue confidence, Coach Yost had said "We have no alibi to offer over the showing made at Vanderbilt. We did not score because we encountered one of the best defenses which I have ever seen in action." [65] Another account reads "Thousands of cheering Vanderbilt fans inspired the surge of center Alf Sharp, guard Gus Morrow, tackle Tex Bradford, and end Lynn Bomar, who stopped Michigan cold in four attempts." [66]

The Michigan Wolverines went on to have one of the best records in the US and receive many postseason accolades. The only blemish on their record was this tie. Michigan and Iowa finished the year tied atop the Western Conference, [67] [68] and Michigan won status as the team with the most All-Americans as cataloged by the Romelke Press Clipping Bureau. [69] Included on this list was Harry Kipke, Paul Goebel, Bernard Kirk, Stanley Muirhead, Irwin Uteritz, Oliver Aas, and Franklin Cappon. Harry Kipke was also named best all-around player in the US by Norman E. Brown. [70] The next week Michigan played at the dedication of another new stadium – Ohio Stadium. Michigan went on to beat Ohio State by a score of 19 to 0.

Players

Michigan's starting lineup against Vanderbilt was Kirk (left end), Muirhead (left tackle), Blott (left guard), Slaughter (center), Steele (right guard), VanDervoort (right tackle), Goebel (right end), Uteritz (quarterback), Kipke (left halfback), Roby (right halfback), and Cappon (fullback). Substitutions for Michigan were by Neisch, Rosatti, Knode, Henderson, and Steger. [71]

Vanderbilt starting lineup against Michigan was McCullough (left end), Bomar (left tackle), Morrow (left guard), Sharpe (center), Kelly (right guard), Bradford (right tackle), Sc. Neill (right end), Kuhn (quarterback), Neely (left halfback), Reese (right halfback), Wakefield (fullback). [44]

Notes

  1. ↑ Kipke once later said about this game, "I picked myself up very, very painfully from every blade of grass in the place." [43]
  2. ↑ Cappon said after the game: "What sort of a crazy man is this Neely? He played like a fiend and when he tackled me I thought I was broken in two. When I got up he was crying and cussed me out. I was the one who should have been crying." [43]

Endnotes

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Closed Access logo transparent.svg Sam S. Greene (October 15, 1922). "Michigan and Vanderbilt play to Scoreless Tie In Commodores' Stadium: Southerns Spring Surprise on Rivals". Detroit Free Press. Archived from the original on January 4, 2013.
  2. ↑ "It's All In The Slant." Ironwood Daily Globe 18 Sept. 1922: 6.
  3. 1 2 Closed Access logo transparent.svg "Vandy Opens South's First College Athletic Stadium on Saturday." The Macon Daily Telegraph 8 Oct. 1922
  4. 1 2 "Vanderbilt Stadium". Archived from the original on March 31, 2016. Retrieved March 22, 2015.
  5. 1 2 Campbell, Judith D. "Vanderbilt Football: The Glory Years." Nashville Business and Lifestyle 15.8 (1992): 58
  6. ↑ Jeff Mosher (January 20, 1936). "Playing Square". The Evening Independent. St Petersburg, Florida.
  7. ↑ "Vanderbilt Yearly Results, 1905–1909". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on February 20, 2013.
  8. ↑ "Must Face a Strong Foe: Vanderbilt Seems Tough Proposition for Michigan; Gridiron Battle at Ann Arbor Today Expected to Be One of the Closest Played on the Wolverine Strong-hold in Years". Chicago Daily Tribune. November 3, 1906. p. 6.
  9. ↑ "Garrels' Big Run Brings Victory". Chicago Daily Tribune. November 4, 1906. p. 1. Retrieved March 24, 2015– via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  10. ↑ "Garrel's [sic] Long Run Saves Michigan" (PDF). The New York Times. November 4, 1906.
  11. ↑ "Brown Calls Vanderbilt '06 Best Eleven South Ever Had". Atlanta Constitution. February 19, 1911. p. 52. Retrieved March 8, 2015– via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  12. ↑ "Daniel Earle McGugin". Coach & Athlete. 28: 42. 1965 – via Google Books. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  13. ↑ "Michigan, 8; Vanderbilt, 0". The Michigan Alumnus. December 1907. pp. 104–105.
  14. 1 2 Closed Access logo transparent.svg "Michigan Downs Vanderbilt: Defeat by Score of 8 to 0 Spreads Woe in Dixie Land: Graham's Kicking tells; Chicagoan Scores Twice From Placement; 8,000 See the Game". Chicago Daily Tribune. November 3, 1907. p. C1. Archived from the original on February 1, 2013.("Had there been another minute to play, though, the Michiganders would have negotiated a touchdown, for the ball was on Vanderbilt's one yard line when the last whistle blew.")
  15. ↑ Closed Access logo transparent.svg "Yost Looking For Hard Game With Vanderbilt Today: Coach McGugin's Team Is Made Up of Veterans of Tried and True Line That Held Yale Scoreless Last Year--Wolverine Leader, However, Believes His Charges Can Swing the Verdict to Michigan's Banner Again". Detroit Free Press. October 28, 1911. p. 9. Archived from the original on January 31, 2013.
  16. ↑ "Michigan's Close Call". The Washington Post. October 19, 1911. p. 55. Retrieved March 5, 2015. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  17. 1 2 Closed Access logo transparent.svg E. A. Batchelor (October 29, 1911). "Michigan Barely Is Able to Beat Vanderbilt Team: Commodores' Failure to Kick Goal Following Touchdown Gives Wolverines Victory by Close Score of 9 to 8--Each Side Makes Field Goal and Carries Ball Across Line--Maize and Blue Gives But One Exhibition of Real Power". Detroit Free Press. p. 13. Archived from the original on February 1, 2013.
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  20. ↑ Closed Access logo transparent.svg "Commodores to Dedicate New Stadium Saturday." Dallas Morning News 13 Oct. 1922: 18.
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  22. 1 2 3 4 5 Traughber, William L. Vanderbilt Football: Tales of Commodore Gridiron History. Charleston, South Carolina: History, 2011, p.33 and p. 77–80
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  24. ↑ Closed Access logo transparent.svg "Vandy Coaches Working Hard." Columbus Ledger 10 Oct. 1922: 6.
  25. ↑ Closed Access logo transparent.svg "Wolverines Worry Over Vanderbilt." The Kalamazoo Gazette 11 Oct. 1922: 20.
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  27. ↑ Bill Traughber. "Q&A with George McGugin". Archived from the original on November 20, 2015.
  28. ↑ Scott, Richard. SEC Football: 75 Years of Pride and Passion. Minneapolis: Voyageur, 2008; p. 24–25, 30
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  30. 1 2 e.g. see "No Change Is Made In Lineup of Team." Ironwood Daily Globe 20 Oct. 1922: 10.
  31. ↑ Closed Access logo transparent.svg "Seven Times Has Michigan Beaten Vanderbilt Team." The Grand Rapids Press 11 Oct. 1922: 24.
  32. ↑ Closed Access logo transparent.svg "Wolverines Are Ready For Game With Vanderbilt." The Kalamazoo Gazette 9 Oct. 1922: 8.
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  34. ↑ Closed Access logo transparent.svg "Commodores, Shy Two Stars, to Meet Wolverines." Dallas Morning News 14 Oct. 1922: 12.
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  39. ↑ "Vanderbilt's New $200,000 Stadium Will Be Dedicated". Athens Daily Herald. October 13, 1922. p. 1.
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  43. 1 2 3 4 "Kipke Recalls Vandy Game". Herald-Journal. Spartanburg, South Carolina. October 5, 1933.
  44. 1 2 3 4 5 Closed Access logo transparent.svg "Powerful Wolverine Eleven Held To Scoreless Tie By Commodores." Augusta Chronicle 1922 Oct. 15
  45. 1 2 3 4 5 Russell, Fred, and Maxwell Edward Benson. Fifty Years of Vanderbilt Football. Nashville, Tennessee, 1938, p. 40–41
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  47. ↑ Closed Access logo transparent.svg "Vanderbilt Christens Stadium By Tying Michigan, 0 to 0" (PDF). The New York Times. October 15, 1922.
  48. ↑ Woodruff, Fuzzy (1928). A History of Southern Football. p. 197.
  49. 1 2 cf. Bill Traughber. "CHC- Vandy Ties Michigan in 1922". Archived from the original on February 1, 2016.
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  55. ↑ Sherraden, Jim, Elek Horvath, and Paul Kingsbury. Hatch Show Print: The History of a Great American Poster Shop. San Francisco: Chronicle, 2001, p. 35
  56. 1 2 3 The Commodore (Vanderbilt Yearbook 1923) p. 18
  57. ↑ Christopher J. Walsh (July 18, 2006). Where Football Is King: A History of the SEC. ISBN   9781461734772.
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  60. 1 2 3 Closed Access logo transparent.svg "Vanderbilt Opens Its News Stadium with Tie." Charlotte Sunday Observer 15 Oct. 1922: 2.
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  62. ↑ Zipp Newman (December 5, 1950). "Southern Football History, Chapter 2". The Tuscaloosa News.
  63. ↑ Closed Access logo transparent.svg Walter Camp (October 26, 1922). "Camp Praises Work Of Vandy Against Michigan". Atlanta Constitution. Archived from the original on December 17, 2012.
  64. ↑ Closed Access logo transparent.svg "Yost Points for Ohio: Michigan Coach Preparing Team for Battle With Buckeyes". The New York Times. October 10, 1922.
  65. ↑ Closed Access logo transparent.svg "Tie Put Pepper Into Workouts Of Wolverines" The Jackson Citizen Patriot [Jackson, Michigan] 17 Oct. 1922: 17.
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  68. ↑ cf. "Michigan and Iowa Look the Best." The Toledo News-Bee 14 Nov. 1922: 14.
  69. ↑ "Michigan Proves A Favorite: Consensus Vote of Sports Writers Shows Wolverines Have Most Men Picked". Los Angeles Times. December 27, 1922.
  70. ↑ Norman E. Brown (December 8, 1922). "Below Wins Place on 'All-American' Eleven Selected by Prominent Sports Writer: Harry Kipke Named as Year's Best All-Round Man". Capital Times. Madison, Wisconsin.
  71. ↑ Closed Access logo transparent.svg Sam S. Greene (October 15, 1922). "Michigan and Vanderbilt Play to Scoreless Tie In Commodores' Stadium: Southerners Spring Surprise on Rivals". Detroit Free Press. p. 21. Archived from the original on January 4, 2013.

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The 1923 Michigan football team was an American football team that represented the University of Michigan during the 1923 Big Ten Conference football season. In their 23rd year under head coach Fielding H. Yost, Michigan compiled an undefeated 8–0 record, tied for the Big Ten Conference football championship, and outscored its opponents by a combined total of 150 to 12. The season was part of a 20-game undefeated streak for Michigan that began on October 29, 1921, and continued until October 18, 1924. During the combined 1922 and 1923 seasons, Yost's teams compiled a 14–0–1 record.

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">1922 Michigan Wolverines football team</span> American college football season

The 1922 Michigan Wolverines football team represented the University of Michigan in the 1922 Big Ten Conference football season. In Fielding H. Yost's 22nd season as head coach, Michigan compiled a record of 6–0–1, outscored opponents 183–13, and tied with Iowa for the Big Ten championship. On defense, the team did not allow its opponents to score a point in the first five games of the season, and its scoring defense of 1.85 points per game is among the lowest in Michigan football history.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1921 Michigan Wolverines football team</span> American college football season

The 1921 Michigan Wolverines football team represented the University of Michigan in the 1921 Big Ten Conference football season. In his 21st year as head coach, Fielding H. Yost led Michigan to a 5–1–1 record, as the Wolverines outscored their opponents with a combined score of 187 to 21. Michigan recorded shutouts in five of its seven games, allowing only 14 points in a loss to Ohio State and 7 points in a tie with Wisconsin. Over the course of five home games at the newly expanded Ferry Field, the Wolverines attracted crowds totaling 143,500 with receipts totaling $170,000.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1922 Vanderbilt Commodores football team</span> American college football season

The 1922 Vanderbilt Commodores football team represented Vanderbilt University during the 1922 Southern Conference football season. During the season, Dan McGugin's 18th as head coach, Vanderbilt compiled a record of 8–0–1 and outscored its opponents 177 to 16. The Commodores' defense was unrivaled in the South, leading the nation in giving up just 1.8 points per game, none of them at home. The season included a tie with Michigan at the dedication of the new Dudley Field; the first stadium in the South to be used exclusively for college football. The season was immediately dubbed one of the best in Vanderbilt and Southern football history.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1906 Vanderbilt Commodores football team</span> American college football season

The 1906 Vanderbilt Commodores football team represented Vanderbilt University during the 1906 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season. The team's head coach was Dan McGugin, who served his third season in that capacity. Members of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association (SIAA), the Commodores played seven home games in Nashville, Tennessee at Curry Field, and finished the season with a record of 8–1 overall and 5–0 in SIAA.

The 1907 Vanderbilt Commodores football team represented Vanderbilt University during the 1907 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season. The team's head coach was Dan McGugin, who served his fourth season in that capacity. Members of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association, the Commodores played five home games in Nashville, Tennessee and finished the season with a record 5–1–1 and 3–0 in SIAA.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tennessee–Vanderbilt football rivalry</span> American college football rivalry

The Tennessee–Vanderbilt football rivalry is an American college football rivalry between the Tennessee Volunteers and Vanderbilt Commodores. They are both founding members of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Vanderbilt and Tennessee have played 117 times since 1892. Tennessee leads the all-time series 78–33–5.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1921 Vanderbilt Commodores football team</span> American college football season

The 1921 Vanderbilt Commodores football team was an American football team representing Vanderbilt University during the 1921 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season. It was Dan McGugin's 17th season as head coach, and Wallace Wade's first season as assistant coach. Vanderbilt outscored its opponents 161–21 for a record of 7–0–1 and a share of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association (SIAA) championship. The team's leading scorer was halfback Rupert Smith and its captain was "Pink" Wade, father of future Vanderbilt star Bill Wade. The Commodores played their home games at Dudley Field.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1923 Vanderbilt Commodores football team</span> American college football season

The 1923 Vanderbilt Commodores football team represented Vanderbilt University in the sport of college football during the 1923 Southern Conference football season. The team's head coach was Dan McGugin, who served his 19th year in that capacity. The Commodores played six home games at Dudley Field in Nashville, Tennessee. Vanderbilt finished the season with a record of 5–2–1 overall and 3–0–1 in SoCon play, outscoring opponents 137–33. The team suffered its losses to the national champion Michigan Wolverines and the undefeated Texas Longhorns.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1924 Vanderbilt Commodores football team</span> American college football season

The 1924 Vanderbilt Commodores football team represented Vanderbilt University in the 1924 Southern Conference football season. The 1924 season was Dan McGugin's 20th year as head coach. Members of the Southern Conference, the Commodores played six home games in Nashville, Tennessee, at Dudley Field and finished the season with a record of 6–3–1. Vanderbilt outscored its opponents 150–53. Fred Russell's Fifty Years of Vanderbilt Football dubs it "the most eventful season in the history of Vanderbilt football."

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sewanee–Vanderbilt football rivalry</span> American college football rivalry

The Sewanee–Vanderbilt football rivalry was an American college football rivalry between the Sewanee Tigers and Vanderbilt Commodores. They were both founding members of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association (SIAA), the Southern Conference, and the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Both teams' histories feature some powerhouses of early Southern football, e.g. 1899 Sewanee Tigers football team and 1906 Vanderbilt Commodores football team. It was the oldest of Vanderbilt's rivalries; dating back to 1891 when Vanderbilt played its second ever football game and Sewanee played its first. Vanderbilt leads the series 40–8–4. It used to be claimed as the oldest rivalry in the south, older than the "South's Oldest Rivalry" between North Carolina and Virginia. Usually played towards the end of the season on Thanksgiving Day, the two teams have not met again since 1944.

The 1911 Vanderbilt Commodores football team represented Vanderbilt University in the 1911 college football season. It was Dan McGugin's 8th year as head coach. The team outscored its opponents 259 to 9, winning an undisputed Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association (SIAA) title.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gil Reese</span> American athlete (1901–1993)

David Argillus "Gil" Reese nicknamed "the Tupelo Flash" was an American football, basketball, and baseball player for the Vanderbilt Commodores of Vanderbilt University. He was captain of all three his senior year, the first to do so at Vanderbilt. Gil was the brother of baseball player Andy Reese, playing with him on the Florence Independents in Alabama.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1913 Vanderbilt Commodores football team</span> American college football season

The 1913 Vanderbilt Commodores football team represented Vanderbilt University in the 1913 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association football season. The 1913 season was Dan McGugin's 10th year as head coach. Members of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association, the Commodores played six home games in Nashville, Tennessee and finished the season with a record of 5–3 overall and 3–1 in conference play.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Scotty Neill</span> American physician

Francis Kennedy "Scotty" Neill was an American football and baseball player for the Vanderbilt Commodores of Vanderbilt University. He won the Bachelor of Ugliness in 1922, Vanderbilt's highest honor for a male undergraduate. Neill was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity, and graduated with an M. D. in 1925.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tot McCullough</span> American football and baseball player (1895–1963)

Claude Royal "Tot" McCullough was an American football and baseball player for the Vanderbilt Commodores of Vanderbilt University. He was a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. McCullough was noted for his size, given epithets such as "gigantic" and "Huge Tot McCullough."

Thomas Francis Ryan was a college football and basketball player.

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