From Surf Wiki (app.surf) — the open knowledge base
1944 Georgia Pre-Flight Skycrackers football team
| 1944 Georgia Pre-Flight Skycrackers football |
|---|
| Independent |
| 4–5 |
| Ducky Pond (1st season) |
| Sanford Stadium |
The 1944 Georgia Pre-Flight Skycrackers football team represented the United States Navy pre-flight aviation training school at the University of Georgia during the 1944 college football season. Led by first-year head coach Ducky Pond, the Skycrackers compiled a record of 4–5. The team's roster included Ronnie Cahill, Pat Harder, Elmer Jones, and Ted Scruggs.
In the final Litkenhous Ratings, Georgia Pre-Flight ranked 46th among the nation's college and service teams and ninth out of 28 United States Navy teams with a rating of 89.5.
| Date | Time | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30 | 3:30 p.m. | at South Carolina | Carolina StadiumColumbia, SC | W 20–14 | ||
| October 8 | Cherry Point Marines | Sanford StadiumAthens, GA | W 33–0 | |||
| October 15 | Third Air Force | Sanford StadiumAthens, GA | L 7–19 | |||
| October 21 | 2:30 p.m. | No. 10 North Carolina Pre-Flight | Kenan Memorial StadiumChapel Hill, NC | L 0–3 | ||
| October 27 | at No. 5 Georgia Tech | Grant FieldAtlanta, GA | L 7–13 | 15,000 | ||
| November 5 | 2:30 p.m. | Third Air Force | American Legion Memorial StadiumCharlotte, NC | L 12–34 | ||
| November 11 | No. 16 North Carolina Pre-Flight | Sanford StadiumAthens, GA | L 18–33 | |||
| November 19 | Daniel Field | Sanford StadiumAthens, GA | W 30–0 | |||
| November 26 | at Daniel Field | Augusta Municipal StadiumAugusta, GA | W 52–12 | |||
| Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the gameAll times are in Eastern time |
Ask Mako anything about 1944 Georgia Pre-Flight Skycrackers football team — get instant answers, deeper analysis, and related topics.
Research with MakoFree with your Surf account
Create a free account to save articles, ask Mako questions, and organize your research.
Sign up freeThis content may have been generated or modified by AI. CloudSurf Software LLC is not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of AI-generated content. Always verify important information from primary sources.
Report