1902 Georgia Bulldogs football team

Schedule

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Before the season

Frank M. Ridley was captain-elect, Georgia's first two-time captain. He was moved to end from the backfield. 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."

Game summaries

Furman

To open the season, Georgia beat Furman 11–0. The game's highlight was an end run for touchdown from Harman.

Georgia Tech

Georgia came in as 6–1 favorites to in-state rival Georgia Tech, and were held to a 0–0 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).

Alabama

Alabama was shutout 5–0 at Birmingham. Marvin M. Dickinson scored the only touchdown of the game for Georgia in the second half. Alabama was trying to tie up the game late, but time expired as the Tide reached the Georgia twelve-yard line.

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).

Davidson

Davidson was defeated 20–0.

Clemson

Sources: On November 8, Georgia lost to SIAA champion Clemson by a score of 36–0. Despite the score, one writer called it "the hardest fought football game ever seen here." Frank McIntyre, Harman, and Smith all had to be carried off the field.

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).

Sewanee

Sewanee defeated Georgia 11–0.

Auburn

Georgia upset Auburn 12–5. 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.

Postseason

Ridley was selected an All-Southern along with teammates Harold Ketron and Sandy Beaver,

References

Additional sources

References

1. "1902 Georgia Bulldogs Schedule and Results". Sports Reference LLC.
2. (October 19, 1902). "Georgia wins from Furman". The Atlanta Constitution.
3. (October 26, 1902). "U. of G. 0, Georgia Tecks 0". The Commercial Appeal.
4. (November 2, 1902). "Georgia won by hard struggle". The Atlanta Constitution.
5. (November 9, 1902). "Georgia badly beaten by Clemson's team". The Atlanta Journal.
6. (November 15, 1902). "Davidson gets hard drubbing". The Atlanta Constitution.
7. (November 19, 1902). "Sewanee defeated Georgia". The Knoxville Sentinel.
8. (November 28, 1902). "Downed by Georgia". Savannah Morning News.
9. Kyle King. "Fighting Like Cats and Dogs".
10. (November 6, 1902). "Georgia Will Send Great Team To Oppose Clemson". Atlanta Constitution.
11. {{Harvnb. Woodruff. 1928
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13. "1902 Season Recap". University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.
14. (November 9, 1902). "Crackers Make A Brave Fight But Are Fairly Bested". Atlanta Constitution.
15. {{Harvnb. Woodruff. 1928
16. {{Harvnb. Woodruff. 1928
17. (December 1, 1902). "From Southeastern College Teams The Constitution Selects An Eleven". Atlanta Constitution.