Georgia Bulldogs football under Kid Woodruff
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Georg "Kid" Woodruff
was the 16th head coach
of the University of Georgia
Bulldogs
college football
team and served in that role from 1923 to 1927. He was the third former Georgia player to serve as head coach and compiled a 30–16–1 record (.649 winning percentage).
team completed the season with a 5–3–1 record. One of the assistant coaches was Harry Mehre
, who would succeed Woodruff as head coach in 1928. Bulldogs tackle Joe Bennett was named an All-America
n for the second year in 1923, becoming the first two time All-American in Georgia Bulldog football history.
The 1923 season was the 30th season of football played at Georgia since the football program started in 1892 (no football was played in 1917 or 1918 during World War I). During the first 30 years of Georgia football, the Bulldogs compiled a 115–79–23 through 217 games for a 0.583 winning percentage.
team completed the season with a 7–3–0. This was the team's second season under coach George "Kid" Woodruff and the season included a narrow 7–6 loss to football powerhouse Yale. The other losses in the season came in the last two games against Alabama
and Centre College
. Six of the seven wins in the season were shutout
s.
team completed the season with a 4–5 season. This was the team's third under head coach Woodruff and his only losing season as a coach. In 1925, Georgia played for the first time since 1916, losing 3–0 in Atlanta.
team completed the season with a 5–4–0 record. This season included Georgia's fifth straight loss to Alabama
and fourth straight loss to Yale.
team had a 9–1–0 record and, for the first time in the history of the Georgia Bulldogs football program, could stake a claim to being National Champion. Called the "dream and wonder team" the Bulldogs were ranked No. 1 in the nation with one regular season game remaining, but were upset by by a score of 12–0 at Grant Field in Atlanta, Georgia. Nevertheless, at the end of the season, Georgia was ranked number 1 in two polls recognized by the NCAA. The Bulldogs were also listed as number 1 in two other polls of the 1927 season, but most recognize Illinois
as the 1927 National Champion.
Oddly enough, Georgia did not win the Southern Conference
championship in 1927 as a result of their loss to Georgia Tech in the last game of the season. Georgia Tech (6–0–1 in the conference), NC State (4–0–0 in the conference) and Tennessee
(5–0–1) all finished undefeated in the Southern Conference that year.
The season featured Georgia's first-ever win against Yale and six shutout
s. It was the win over Yale that propelled the Bulldogs to the national spotlight. The November 24, 1927 game against Alabama
was the first game played in newly-completed Legion Field
and snapped a five game losing streak against Alabama. The 1927 team was anchored by two All-America
n ends
, Chick Shiver (Shiver was also the team captain
) and Tom Nash (Nash was a consensus All-American). This was the last season that George "Kid" Woodruff served as the head coach
of the Georgia Bulldogs football team and the team's 34th season of college football
.
George Cecil Woodruff
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was the 16th head coach
Head coach
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of the University of Georgia
University 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...
Bulldogs
Georgia Bulldogs football
The Georgia Bulldogs football team represents the University of Georgia in football. The Bulldogs are a member of the Southeastern Conference and are frequently a top-25 team. The University of Georgia has had a football team since 1892 and has an all-time record of 738–398–54...
college football
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team and served in that role from 1923 to 1927. He was the third former Georgia player to serve as head coach and compiled a 30–16–1 record (.649 winning percentage).
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1923 season
The 1923 Georgia Bulldogs footballGeorgia Bulldogs football
The Georgia Bulldogs football team represents the University of Georgia in football. The Bulldogs are a member of the Southeastern Conference and are frequently a top-25 team. The University of Georgia has had a football team since 1892 and has an all-time record of 738–398–54...
team completed the season with a 5–3–1 record. One of the assistant coaches was Harry Mehre
Harry Mehre
Harry J. Mehre was an American football and basketball player and coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of Georgia and the University of Mississippi , compiling a career college football record of 98–60–7...
, who would succeed Woodruff as head coach in 1928. Bulldogs tackle Joe Bennett was named an All-America
All-America
An All-America team is an honorary sports team composed of outstanding amateur players—those considered the best players of a specific season for each team position—who in turn are given the honorific "All-America" and typically referred to as "All-American athletes", or simply...
n for the second year in 1923, becoming the first two time All-American in Georgia Bulldog football history.
The 1923 season was the 30th season of football played at Georgia since the football program started in 1892 (no football was played in 1917 or 1918 during World War I). During the first 30 years of Georgia football, the Bulldogs compiled a 115–79–23 through 217 games for a 0.583 winning percentage.
1924 season
The 1924 Georgia Bulldogs footballGeorgia Bulldogs football
The Georgia Bulldogs football team represents the University of Georgia in football. The Bulldogs are a member of the Southeastern Conference and are frequently a top-25 team. The University of Georgia has had a football team since 1892 and has an all-time record of 738–398–54...
team completed the season with a 7–3–0. This was the team's second season under coach George "Kid" Woodruff and the season included a narrow 7–6 loss to football powerhouse Yale. The other losses in the season came in the last two games against Alabama
Alabama Crimson Tide football
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and Centre College
Centre College
Centre College is a private liberal arts college in Danville, Kentucky, USA, a community of approximately 16,000 in Boyle County south of Lexington, KY. Centre is an exclusively undergraduate four-year institution. Centre was founded by Presbyterian leaders, with whom it maintains a loose...
. Six of the seven wins in the season were shutout
Shutout
In team sports, a shutout refers to a game in which one team prevents the opposing team from scoring. While possible in most major sports, they are highly improbable in some sports, such as basketball....
s.
1925 season
The 1925 Georgia Bulldogs footballGeorgia Bulldogs football
The Georgia Bulldogs football team represents the University of Georgia in football. The Bulldogs are a member of the Southeastern Conference and are frequently a top-25 team. The University of Georgia has had a football team since 1892 and has an all-time record of 738–398–54...
team completed the season with a 4–5 season. This was the team's third under head coach Woodruff and his only losing season as a coach. In 1925, Georgia played for the first time since 1916, losing 3–0 in Atlanta.
1926 season
The 1926 Georgia Bulldogs footballGeorgia Bulldogs football
The Georgia Bulldogs football team represents the University of Georgia in football. The Bulldogs are a member of the Southeastern Conference and are frequently a top-25 team. The University of Georgia has had a football team since 1892 and has an all-time record of 738–398–54...
team completed the season with a 5–4–0 record. This season included Georgia's fifth straight loss to Alabama
Alabama Crimson Tide football
|TeamName = Alabama football |Image = Alabama Crimson Tide Logo.svg |ImageSize = 110 |Helmet = Alabama Football.png |ImageSize2 = 150 |CurrentSeason = 2011 Alabama Crimson Tide football team...
and fourth straight loss to Yale.
1927 season
The 1927 Georgia Bulldogs footballGeorgia Bulldogs football
The Georgia Bulldogs football team represents the University of Georgia in football. The Bulldogs are a member of the Southeastern Conference and are frequently a top-25 team. The University of Georgia has had a football team since 1892 and has an all-time record of 738–398–54...
team had a 9–1–0 record and, for the first time in the history of the Georgia Bulldogs football program, could stake a claim to being National Champion. Called the "dream and wonder team" the Bulldogs were ranked No. 1 in the nation with one regular season game remaining, but were upset by by a score of 12–0 at Grant Field in Atlanta, Georgia. Nevertheless, at the end of the season, Georgia was ranked number 1 in two polls recognized by the NCAA. The Bulldogs were also listed as number 1 in two other polls of the 1927 season, but most recognize Illinois
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign is a large public research-intensive university in the state of Illinois, United States. It is the flagship campus of the University of Illinois system...
as the 1927 National Champion.
Oddly enough, Georgia did not win the Southern Conference
Southern Conference
The Southern Conference is a Division I college athletic conference affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Southern Conference football teams compete in the Football Championship Subdivision . Member institutions are located in the states of Alabama, Georgia, North...
championship in 1927 as a result of their loss to Georgia Tech in the last game of the season. Georgia Tech (6–0–1 in the conference), NC State (4–0–0 in the conference) and Tennessee
Tennessee Volunteers football
The Tennessee Volunteers football team are an American college football team at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville . The NCAA Division I team is also a member of the Southeastern Conference ....
(5–0–1) all finished undefeated in the Southern Conference that year.
The season featured Georgia's first-ever win against Yale and six shutout
Shutout
In team sports, a shutout refers to a game in which one team prevents the opposing team from scoring. While possible in most major sports, they are highly improbable in some sports, such as basketball....
s. It was the win over Yale that propelled the Bulldogs to the national spotlight. The November 24, 1927 game against Alabama
Alabama Crimson Tide football
|TeamName = Alabama football |Image = Alabama Crimson Tide Logo.svg |ImageSize = 110 |Helmet = Alabama Football.png |ImageSize2 = 150 |CurrentSeason = 2011 Alabama Crimson Tide football team...
was the first game played in newly-completed Legion Field
Legion Field
Legion Field is a large stadium in Birmingham, Alabama, United States, primarily designed to be used as a venue for American football, but is occasionally used for other large outdoor events. The stadium is named in honor of the American Legion, a U.S. organization of military veterans. At its peak...
and snapped a five game losing streak against Alabama. The 1927 team was anchored by two All-America
All-America
An All-America team is an honorary sports team composed of outstanding amateur players—those considered the best players of a specific season for each team position—who in turn are given the honorific "All-America" and typically referred to as "All-American athletes", or simply...
n ends
End (football)
An end in American football is a player who lines up at either end of the line of scrimmage. Rules state that a legal offensive formation must always consist of seven players on the line of scrimmage. An end who lines up close to the offensive line is known as a tight end, while one who lines up...
, Chick Shiver (Shiver was also the team captain
Captain (sports)
In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field...
) and Tom Nash (Nash was a consensus All-American). This was the last season that George "Kid" Woodruff served as the head coach
Head coach
A head coach, senior coach or manager is a professional at training and developing athletes. They typically hold a more public profile and are paid more than other coaches...
of the Georgia Bulldogs football team and the team's 34th season of college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
.
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