1901 Alabama Crimson Tide football team
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The 1901 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (variously "Alabama", "UA" or "Bama") represented the University of Alabama
in the 1901 college football season
. The team was led by head coach M. H. Harvey
, in his first season, and played their home games at The Quad in Tuscaloosa
and one game each at Highland Park in Montgomery
and at West End Park in Birmingham
, Alabama
. In what was the ninth season of Alabama football, the team finished with a record of two wins, one loss and two ties (2–1–2, 2–1–2 SIAA).
was worth five points, a field goal was worth five points and an extra point
(PAT) was worth one point.
in Tuscaloosa. Alabama scored touchdowns in the first half on a short A. M. Donahoo run, a 60-yard W. A. Weaver run, a short Frank Houston Powe run, a short A. W. Stewart run and on a 90-yard Donahoo kickoff return. In the second half, Alabama scored touchdowns on a 33-yard Weaver and a 20-yard Powe runs for the 41–0 win. The victory brought Alabama's all-time record against Mississippi to 3–1.
, the game ended in a scoreless tie at Montgomery's Highland Park. In a game dominated by punts
, the only score of the game was made by Earl Drennen only to be called back on a subsequent penalty. The tie brought Alabama's all-time record against Georgia to 0–1–1.
) Alabama was upset 17–0 at Tuscaloosa, in a game not officially scheduled until November 11, only four days prior to the contest. Auburn took a 11–0 lead in the first half on a pair of Matt Sloan touchdown runs. Auburn then scored their final points of the game on a W. H. Guinn touchdown run in the second half for the 17–0 victory. This was the second meeting in Tuscaloosa between Alabama and Auburn, and the next Iron Bowl in Tuscaloosa was not played until the 2000 season
, 99 years later. The loss brought Alabama's all-time record against Auburn to 1–5.
) 45–0 on The Quad. Alabama scored touchdowns in the first half on runs of 35-yards by A. W. Stewart, 15-yards by James Forman, 65-yards by W. A. Weaver and 60-yards from Daniels. In the second half, touchdowns were scored on runs of 30-yards from Daniels, a short Weaver run and a short and 33-yard Weaver run. The victory brought Alabama's all-time record against Mississippi A&M (Mississippi State) to 2–0.
, it ended early in a 6–6 tie, when fans rushed onto the field after a controversial offside call and the umpires were unable to clear out the crowd in the second half. In the game, J. L. Broug scored for Tennessee and A. W. Stewart scored for Alabama.
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University of Alabama
The University of Alabama is a public coeducational university located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States....
in the 1901 college football season
1901 college football season
The 1901 college football season had no clear-cut champion, with the Official NCAA Division I Football Records Book listing Harvard, Michigan, and Yale as national champions....
. The team was led by head coach M. H. Harvey
M. H. Harvey
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, in his first season, and played their home games at The Quad in Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa is a city in and the seat of Tuscaloosa County in west central Alabama . Located on the Black Warrior River, it is the fifth-largest city in Alabama, with a population of 90,468 in 2010...
and one game each at Highland Park in Montgomery
Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery is the capital of the U.S. state of Alabama, and is the county seat of Montgomery County. It is located on the Alabama River southeast of the center of the state, in the Gulf Coastal Plain. As of the 2010 census, Montgomery had a population of 205,764 making it the second-largest city...
and at West End Park in Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama. The city is the county seat of Jefferson County. According to the 2010 United States Census, Birmingham had a population of 212,237. The Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Area, in estimate by the U.S...
, Alabama
Alabama
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland...
. In what was the ninth season of Alabama football, the team finished with a record of two wins, one loss and two ties (2–1–2, 2–1–2 SIAA).
Schedule
For the 1901 season, point values were different from those used in contemporary games. In 1901 a touchdownTouchdown
A touchdown is a means of scoring in American and Canadian football. Whether running, passing, returning a kickoff or punt, or recovering a turnover, a team scores a touchdown by advancing the ball into the opponent's end zone.-Description:...
was worth five points, a field goal was worth five points and an extra point
Convert
The convert or try, in American football known as "point after", and Canadian football "Point after touchdown", is a one-scrimmage down played immediately after a touchdown during which the scoring team is allowed to attempt to score an extra one point by kicking the ball through the uprights , or...
(PAT) was worth one point.
- Source: Rolltide.com: 1901 Alabama football schedule
Mississippi
Alabama opened the 1901 season with a 41–0 victory over the University of MississippiUniversity of Mississippi
The University of Mississippi, also known as Ole Miss, is a public, coeducational research university located in Oxford, Mississippi. Founded in 1844, the school is composed of the main campus in Oxford, four branch campuses located in Booneville, Grenada, Tupelo, and Southaven as well as the...
in Tuscaloosa. Alabama scored touchdowns in the first half on a short A. M. Donahoo run, a 60-yard W. A. Weaver run, a short Frank Houston Powe run, a short A. W. Stewart run and on a 90-yard Donahoo kickoff return. In the second half, Alabama scored touchdowns on a 33-yard Weaver and a 20-yard Powe runs for the 41–0 win. The victory brought Alabama's all-time record against Mississippi to 3–1.
Georgia
In the second all-time meeting against the University of GeorgiaUniversity of Georgia
The University of Georgia is a public research university located in Athens, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1785, it is the oldest and largest of the state's institutions of higher learning and is one of multiple schools to claim the title of the oldest public university in the United States...
, the game ended in a scoreless tie at Montgomery's Highland Park. In a game dominated by punts
Punt (football)
In some codes of football, a punt is a play in which a player drops the ball and kicks it before it touches the ground. A punt is in contrast to a drop kick, in which the ball touches the ground before being kicked....
, the only score of the game was made by Earl Drennen only to be called back on a subsequent penalty. The tie brought Alabama's all-time record against Georgia to 0–1–1.
Auburn
Against the Alabama Polytechnic Institute (now known as Auburn UniversityAuburn University
Auburn University is a public university located in Auburn, Alabama, United States. With more than 25,000 students and 1,200 faculty members, it is one of the largest universities in the state. Auburn was chartered on February 7, 1856, as the East Alabama Male College, a private liberal arts...
) Alabama was upset 17–0 at Tuscaloosa, in a game not officially scheduled until November 11, only four days prior to the contest. Auburn took a 11–0 lead in the first half on a pair of Matt Sloan touchdown runs. Auburn then scored their final points of the game on a W. H. Guinn touchdown run in the second half for the 17–0 victory. This was the second meeting in Tuscaloosa between Alabama and Auburn, and the next Iron Bowl in Tuscaloosa was not played until the 2000 season
2000 Alabama Crimson Tide football team
The 2000 Alabama Crimson Tide football team represented the University of Alabama in the 2000 college football season. The team was led by head coach Mike DuBose, who was coaching his final season at the program...
, 99 years later. The loss brought Alabama's all-time record against Auburn to 1–5.
Mississippi A&M
The day after their loss against Auburn, Alabama defeated the Aggies of Mississippi A&M (now known as Mississippi State UniversityMississippi State University
The Mississippi State University of Agriculture and Applied Science commonly known as Mississippi State University is a land-grant university located in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, United States, partially in the town of Starkville and partially in an unincorporated area...
) 45–0 on The Quad. Alabama scored touchdowns in the first half on runs of 35-yards by A. W. Stewart, 15-yards by James Forman, 65-yards by W. A. Weaver and 60-yards from Daniels. In the second half, touchdowns were scored on runs of 30-yards from Daniels, a short Weaver run and a short and 33-yard Weaver run. The victory brought Alabama's all-time record against Mississippi A&M (Mississippi State) to 2–0.
Tennessee
In what was the the first game against the rival University of TennesseeUniversity of Tennessee
The University of Tennessee is a public land-grant university headquartered at Knoxville, Tennessee, United States...
, it ended early in a 6–6 tie, when fans rushed onto the field after a controversial offside call and the umpires were unable to clear out the crowd in the second half. In the game, J. L. Broug scored for Tennessee and A. W. Stewart scored for Alabama.
Players
Guards- R. R. Banks
- J. C. Granade
- Harmon Burns
Tackles
- R. L. Daniel
- A. M. Donahoo
- James Forman
- James C. Gwin
- H. H. Jones
Center
- Frank Montague Lett
Ends
- E. J. Parsons
- Frank Houston Powe
- Frederick Grist Stickney
Backs
- Earl Drennen
- W. McMahon
- C. M. Plowman
- E. J. Parsons
- A. W. Stewart
- W. A. Weaver
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