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===Overview===
===Overview===
The Tigers, with new coach [[Edmond Chavanne]], played only one game for 1898 season. Another outbreak of yellow fever similar to the one in 1897 caused LSU to play only one game. By the time LSU was able to play its only game of the season, Allen Jeardeau had departed from the school as head football coach, and no provision had been made to replace him. The job of coach then fell to the team's captain, Edmond Chavanne. He holds the distinction of being the only player-coach in LSU football history.
The Tigers, with new coach [[Edmond Chavanne]], played only one game for 1898 season. Another outbreak of yellow fever similar to the one in 1897 caused LSU to play only one game. By the time LSU was able to play its only game of the season, Allen Jeardeau had departed from the school as head football coach, and no provision had been made to replace him. The job of coach then fell to the team's captain, Edmond Chavanne. He holds the distinction of being the only player-coach in LSU football history. 1898 marked the final year of play for End, William S. Slaughter. He was LSU's first five time football letterman.


===Schedule===
===Schedule===

Revision as of 20:40, 1 November 2014

Contents: 1893 – 1894 – 1895 – 1896 – 1897 – 1898 – 1899


1893

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Overview

1893 was the first year that LSU sponsored a football team. The Tigers were coached by university professor Dr Charles E. Coates against in-state school Tulane University of New Orleans. The game sparked a rivalry between the Tigers and the Green Wave that has lasted generations. Future Louisiana governor Ruffin G. Pleasant was the quarterback and captain of the LSU team. In the first game against Tulane, LSU football players wore purple and gold ribbons on their uniforms. According to legend, purple and gold were chosen because they were Mardi Gras colors, and the green of Mardi Gras was sold out. An LSU baseball team had also worn purple and gold in its first varsity game against Tulane earlier in 1893, even though LSU's official colors at the time were actually blue and white.[1]

Schedule

November 25, 1893at Tulane*

L 0–34

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Roster

No. Player Position Height Weight Hometown High School
- Charles P. Andrews - - - Mer Rouge, LA -
- William C. Bates Right End - - Baton Rouge, LA -
- James Beard Center - - Lake Providence, LA -
- Wilfred Boudreaux Guard, Tackle - - Sunset, LA -
- Alexis "Alex" Brian Left Tackle - - Montgomery, LA -
- Ralph A. Broussard Halfback - - Abbeville, LA -
- Samuel P. Brown Guard, Tackle - - Carencro, LA -
- F. Joseph Cambon Guard, Tackle - - Dulac, LA -
- Eugene P. Campbell End - - Vidalia, LA -
- Samuel M. D. Clark Left End - - DeVall, LA -
- Gordon A. Dennis - - - Shreveport, LA -
- Sam G. Dupree Guard - - Baton Rouge, LA -
- Edwin Franklin Gayle Halfback - 155 Legonier, LA -
- James M. Huey - - - Ruston, LA -
- Frederick G. Lyons Quarterback - - New Orleans, LA -
- Ruffin G Pleasant Quarterback - - Farmerville, LA -
- Joel M. Pratt End - - Baton Rouge, LA -
- Aaron Prescott - - - Washington, LA -
- Willis B. Prescott Fullback - - Washington,LA -
- James A. Roane - - - Vienna, LA -
- George C. Schoenberger End - - Buras, LA -
- E. E. Scott Center - - Kingston, LA -
- William C Smedes Center - - Vicksburg, MS -
- Charles H. Tisdale Halfback - - New Orleans, LA -
- Walter S. Trichel Fullback - - Natchitoches, LA -
- Charles G. Young Guard, Tackle - - Homer, LA -

Roster from Fanbase.com[2] and LSU: The Louisiana Tigers[3]

1894

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Overview

The Tigers adopted a new coach, Albert Simmons, for the three-game 1894 season. This season marked LSU's first ever victory with the 26–0 win over Natchez Athletic Club. The team's captain, Samuel Marmaduke Dinwidie Clark, became the first LSU player to ever score a touchdown during the game against Natchez A.C. The first football game played on the LSU campus was on December 3, 1894, against Mississippi. LSU's only touchdown in that game was scored by the head coach, Albert Simmons.[4] This was the first year of play for William S. Slaughter who lettered as an End for 5 years (1894, 1895, 1896, 1897, 1898). Slaughter was LSU's first five time football letterman.

Schedule

November 30, 1894at Natchez Athletic Club*Natchez, MSW 26–0 December 3, 1894Mississippi (Ole Miss)*

L 6–26 December 21, 1894Centenary*

W 30–0

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Roster

No. Player Position Height Weight Hometown High School
- J. H. "Hughes" Arrighi Tackle - - Natchez, MS -
- James Beard Center - - Lake Providence, LA -
- Alexis "Alex" Brian Left Tackle - - Montgomery, LA -
- Ralph A. Broussard Halfback - - Abbeville,LA -
- Samuel M. D. Clark Left End - - Devall, LA -
- John C. Conner - - - Monroe, LA -
- Sam G. Dupree Guard - - Baton Rouge, LA -
- Harry P. Gamble End - - Natchitoches, LA -
- Maurice Grivot - - - New Orleans, LA -
- Abner A. Hodge - - - Natchez, MS -
- Guy N. Hunter - - - Waterproof, LA -
- Louis T. Hunter - - - Waterproof, LA -
- William J. Lewis Quarterback, Halfback - - Ruston, LA -
- William B. Mullins End - - Simsboro, LA -
- William Nelken - - - Natchitoches, LA -
- Robert J. Nelson - - - Monroe, LA -
- Edward T. J. Newell - - - St. Joseph, LA -
- Gordon B. Nicholson Halfback - - Baton Rouge, LA -
- Willis B. Prescott Fullback - - Washington, LA -
- Lewis A. W. Quirk Tackle - - Washington, LA -
- John R. Salassi Guard - - French Settlement, LA -
- Frederick H. Schneider Guard - - Lake Providence, LA -
- E. E. Scott Center - - Kingston, LA -
- William S. Slaughter End - - Port Hudson, LA -
- William C Smedes Center - - Vicksburg, MS -
- John E. Snyder Quarterback - - - -
- Duncan P. Staples - - - Alexandria, LA -
- George D. Waddill - - - Baton Rouge, LA -
- Rene J. Webster - - - Jeanerette, LA -
- John T. Westbrook End - - Baton Rouge, LA -
- Charles G. Young Guard, Tackle - - Homer, LA -

Roster from Fanbase.com[5] and LSU: The Louisiana Tigers[6]

1895

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Overview

Coach Albert P. Simmons, in his last year at LSU, helped the Tigers to an undefeated season in 1895. 1895 was the first unbeaten season in LSU football history. The season also featured the first home victory in LSU history with a win over Tulane in front of 1,500 spectators.[7] LSU joined the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association (SIAA) in 1895, and began playing as part of the conference in 1896.

Schedule

October 26, 1895Tulane

W 8–41,500 November 2, 1895at Centenary*Jackson, LAW 16–6- November 18, 1895Alabama

W 12–6-

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Roster

No. Player Position Height Weight Hometown High School
- J. H. Arrighi Tackle - - Natchez, MS -
- Joel B. Bateman Guard - - Franklin, LA -
- Armand P. Daspit Halfback - - Houma, LA -
- Justin C. Daspit Halfback - - Houma, LA -
- Harry P. Gamble End - - Natchitoches, LA -
- Phillip P. Huyck Guard - - Baton Rouge, LA -
- Sam Lambert Fullback - - Baton Rouge, LA -
- Wiltz M. Ledbetter Guard - - Summerfield, LA -
- John E. Morris Tackle - - West Monroe, LA -
- Gordon B. Nicholson Halfback - - Baton Rouge, LA -
- Lewis A. W. Quirk Tackle - - Washington, LA -
- John R. Salassi Guard - - French Settlement, LA -
- James W. Sanders Center - - Franklin, LA -
- Frederick H. Schneider Guard - - Lake Providence, LA -
- Edwin A. Scott Left Tackle - - Wilson, LA -
- William S. Slaughter End - - Port Hudson, LA -
- John E. Snyder Quarterback - - Georgetown, TX -
- John T. Westbrook End - - Baton Rouge, LA -

Roster from Fanbase.com[8] and LSU: The Louisiana Tigers[9]

1896

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1896 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association football standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
LSU + 3 – 0 – 0 6 – 0 – 0
Georgia + 2 – 0 – 0 4 – 0 – 0
Vanderbilt 2 – 0 – 2 3 – 2 – 2
Auburn 3 – 1 – 0 3 – 1 – 0
Texas 1 – 1 – 0 4 – 2 – 1
Alabama 1 – 1 – 0 2 – 1 – 0
Kentucky State College 1 – 1 – 0 3 – 6 – 0
Sewanee 3 – 3 – 0 3 – 3 – 0
Tennessee 0 – 0 – 0 4 – 0 – 0
Tulane 1 – 2 – 0 3 – 2 – 0
Nashville 0 – 1 – 1 0 – 1 – 1
Mercer 0 – 2 – 1 0 – 2 – 1
Central (KY) 0 – 2 – 1 0 – 3 – 1
Mississippi A&M 0 – 2 – 0 0 – 4 – 0
SW Presbyterian 0 – 2 – 0 0 – 3 – 0
Cumberland (TN)   –     –  
  • + – Conference co-champions

Overview

The 1896 Tigers, with coach Allen Jeardeau, went undefeated and were the SIAA co-champions. This was LSU's first season playing as a member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association (SIAA).[10] The 1896 team was the first LSU team to use the nickname "Tigers".


Schedule

October 10, 1896Centenary*

W 46–0 October 24, 1896at TulaneNew Orleans, LA (Battle for the Rag)W 6–0 November 13, 1896vs. Mississippi (Ole Miss)Vicksburg, MSW 12–4 November 16, 1896Texas

W 14–0 November 20, 1896Mississippi A&M (Mississippi State)

W 52–0 November 28, 1896at Southern Athletic Club*New Orleans, LAW 6–0

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Roster

No. Player Position Height Weight Hometown High School
- J. H. "Hughes" Arrighi Tackle - - Natchez, MS -
- James S. Atkinson Quarterback - - Ruston, LA -
- A. T. Barbin - - - Marksville, LA -
- Edmund Auguste M. Chavanne Center - - Lake Charles, LA -
- Armand P. Daspit Halfback - - Houma, LA -
- Justin C. Daspit Halfback - - Houma, LA -
- Samuel A. Gourrier Quarterback, Halfback - - Baton Rouge, LA -
- James F. Harp - - - Bonita, LA -
- Phillip P. Huyck Guard - - Baton Rouge, LA -
- Sam Lambert Fullback - - Baton Rouge, LA -
- Wiltz M. Ledbetter Guard - - Summerfield, LA -
- Gordon B. Nicholson Fullback - - Baton Rouge, LA -
- Archie Ed Robertson Fullback - - Plaquemine, LA -
- John R. Salassi Guard - - French Settlement, LA -
- Frederick H. Schneider Guard - - Lake Providence, LA -
- George C. Schoenberger End - - Buras, LA -
- Edwin A. Scott† - - - Wilson, LA -
- William S. Slaughter End - - Port Hudson, LA -
- John T. Westbrook End - - Baton Rouge, LA -

† -Team Captain Roster from Fanbase.com[11] and LSU: The Louisiana Tigers[12]

Game Notes

Tulane

The Tulane game of this year was forfeited during the game due to Tulane having fielded an ineligible player. At the time that the game was declared forfeit, Tulane was leading with a score of 2 to nothing. About 10 minutes into the second half, LSU was moving the ball toward the goal line when a Tulane player named Depleche was injured. The injured player was replaced by George H. Brooke. LSU ran another play and gained 5 yards before realizing the identity of this substitute Tulane player. LSU's team captain, Edwin A. Scott protested to the game's referee, Lieutenant Wall. Scott cited the rules of the SIAA and the mutual pre-game agreement between the schools as reasons that Brooke should be declared ineligible to play. Tulane's team captain, Louis J. Genella, refused to take Brooke out of the game and stated that Tulane refused to play without him. After a lengthy debate, the referee ruled that Brooke could not play, and that Tulane forfeited the game by refusing to play without him. During the debate, Tulane argued that Brooke, who was previously a two time All-American at Pennsylvania, planned to enroll as a graduate student at Tulane. Brooke refused to sign an affidavit of his intention to enroll at Tulane. Due to the forfeiture, the official score was set at LSU 6, Tulane 0 by the game's referee. Dr. William Dudley, of the SIAA, later ruled that the game referee was right to declare the game forfeited and that men planning to enter a school were not eligible to play. Dudley ruled that prospective players should be enrolled for two weeks before being allowed to play in a game.[13][14]

1897

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1897 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association football standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
Vanderbilt $ 3 – 0 – 0 6 – 0 – 1
Georgia 2 – 0 – 0 2 – 1 – 0
Auburn 2 – 0 – 1 2 – 0 – 1
Tennessee 1 – 0 – 0 4 – 1 – 0
Central (KY) 1 – 1 – 0 1 – 2 – 0
Nashville 1 – 1 – 0 1 – 1 – 0
Alabama 0 – 0 – 0 1 – 0 – 0
Texas 0 – 0 – 0 6 – 2 – 0
LSU 0 – 0 – 0 1 – 1 – 0
Sewanee 1 – 2 – 1 1 – 3 – 1
Clemson 0 – 1 – 0 2 – 2 – 0
Mercer 0 – 1 – 0 0 – 2 – 1
Cumberland (TN) 0 – 1 – 0 0 – 1 – 0
Kentucky State College 0 – 2 – 0 2 – 4 – 0
SW Presbyterian 0 – 0 – 0 0 – 0 – 0
  • $ – Conference champion

Overview

Coach Allen Jeardeau returned for his second but final year at LSU in 1897 for two games in Baton Rouge. A yellow fever outbreak throughout the South caused the postponement of LSU's classes starting, and the football season being cut back to only two games.

Schedule

December 20, 1897Montgomery Athletic Club*

W 28–6 January 8, 1898Cincinnati*

L 0–26

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The 0–26 loss to the Bearcats is disputed. Some sources list the final score as Cincinnati 28, LSU 0.[15][16]

Roster

No. Player Position Height Weight Hometown High School
- W. Benjamin Chamberlin - - - DeVall, LA -
- Edmund Auguste M. Chavanne Center - - Lake Charles, LA -
- Armand P. Daspit Halfback - - Houma, LA -
- Justin C. Daspit Halfback - - Houma, LA -
- Frank A. Godchaux Quarterback - - Baton Rouge, LA -
- William C. Howell End - - St. Francisville, LA -
- Phillip P. Huyck Guard - - Baton Rouge, LA -
- Leopold Kaffie Center - - Natchitoches, LA -
- George B. Lesueur - - - Baton Rouge, LA -
- Julius M. Levy - - - Evergreen, LA -
- Gordon B. Nicholson Halfback - - Baton Rouge, LA -
- Edwin A. Scott - - - Wilson, LA -
- Thomas L. Sherburne Guard - - Baton Rouge, LA -
- William S. Slaughter End - - Port Hudson, LA -
- Duncan P. Staples - - - Alexandria, LA -
- John T. Westbrook End - - Baton Rouge, LA -

Roster from Fanbase.com[17] and LSU: The Louisiana Tigers[18]


1898

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1898 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association football standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
Sewanee 3 – 0 – 0 4 – 0 – 0
Auburn 2 – 0 – 0 2 – 1 – 0
LSU 1 – 0 – 0 1 – 0 – 0
Georgia 3 – 1 – 0 4 – 2 – 0
Clemson 1 – 1 – 0 3 – 1 – 0
Tulane 1 – 1 – 0 1 – 1 – 0
Vanderbilt 1 – 2 – 0 1 – 5 – 0
Mississippi 0 – 1 – 0 1 – 1 – 0
Texas 0 – 1 – 0 5 – 1 – 0
Nashville 0 – 2 – 0 0 – 2 – 0
Georgia Tech 0 – 3 – 0 0 – 4 – 0
Kentucky State# 0 – 0 – 0 7 – 0 – 0
Cumberland (TN) 0 – 0 – 0 0 – 0 – 0
SW Presbyterian 0 – 0 – 0 0 – 0 – 0
  • $ – Conference champion
  • # – State champion

Overview

The Tigers, with new coach Edmond Chavanne, played only one game for 1898 season. Another outbreak of yellow fever similar to the one in 1897 caused LSU to play only one game. By the time LSU was able to play its only game of the season, Allen Jeardeau had departed from the school as head football coach, and no provision had been made to replace him. The job of coach then fell to the team's captain, Edmond Chavanne. He holds the distinction of being the only player-coach in LSU football history. 1898 marked the final year of play for End, William S. Slaughter. He was LSU's first five time football letterman.

Schedule

December 14, 1898Tulane

W 37–0

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Roster

No. Player Position Height Weight Hometown High School
- Hulette F. Aby Tackle - - Natchez, MS -
- Joel B. Bateman Guard - - Franklin, LA -
- W. Benjamin Chamberlin - - - DeVall, LA -
- Edmund Auguste M. Chavanne Center - - Lake Charles, LA -
- Walter A. Coco Guard - - Marksville, LA -
- - - - - - -
- - - - - - -
- - - - - - -
- - - - - - -
- - - - - - -
- - - - - - -
- - - - - - -
- - - - - - -
- - - - - - -
- - - - - - -
- - - - - - -
- - - - - - -
- - - - - - -
- - - - - - -
- - - - - - -
- - - - - - -
- - - - - - -
- - - - - - -
- - - - - - -

Roster from Fanbase.com[19] and LSU: The Louisiana Tigers[20]

1899

{{{year}}} [[{{{team}}} football]]
1899 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association football standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
Sewanee $ 11 – 0 – 0 12 – 0 – 0
Vanderbilt 5 – 0 – 0 7 – 2 – 0
Alabama 1 – 0 – 0 3 – 1 – 0
Nashville 4 – 1 – 0 4 – 1 – 1
Tennessee 2 – 1 – 0 6 – 2 – 0
Auburn 2 – 1 – 1 3 – 1 – 1
Texas 3 – 2 – 0 6 – 2 – 0
North Carolina 1 – 1 – 0 7 – 3 – 0
Ole Miss 3 – 4 – 0 3 – 4 – 0
Georgia 2 – 3 – 1 2 – 3 – 1
Clemson 1 – 2 – 0 4 – 2 – 0
Central (KY) 1 – 2 – 0 1 – 2 – 0
LSU 1 – 3 – 0 1 – 4 – 0
Kentucky State 0 – 1 – 0 5 – 2 – 2
SW Presbyterian 0 – 1 – 0 1 – 1 – 0
Cumberland (TN) 0 – 3 – 0 0 – 3 – 0
Georgia Tech 0 – 5 – 0 0 – 6 – 0
Tulane 0 – 5 – 0 0 – 6 – 1
  • $ – Conference champion

Overview

New coach John P. Gregg led the 1899 Tigers to a 1–4 season. The only wins were in an exhibition game against a high school team (which LSU does not officially record as a win) and against rival Tulane along with the huge win against Ole Miss.

Schedule

November 3, 1899[21]vs. Mississippi (Ole Miss)Meridian, MS (Magnolia Bowl)L 0–11 November 10, 1899at Lake Charles H.S.*Lake Charles, LAW 48–0 November 13, 1899Sewanee

L 0–34 November 30, 1899at Texas

L 0–29 December 2, 1899at Texas A&M*College Station, TXL 0–52 December 8, 1899Tulane

W 38–0

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Roster

No. Player Position Height Weight Hometown High School
- - - - - - -
- - - - - - -
- - - - - - -
- - - - - - -
- - - - - - -
- - - - - - -
- - - - - - -
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- - - - - - -
- - - - - - -
- - - - - - -
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- - - - - - -
- - - - - - -
- - - - - - -
- - - - - - -
- - - - - - -
- - - - - - -
- - - - - - -
- - - - - - -
- - - - - - -
- - - - - - -
- - - - - - -
- - - - - - -

Roster from Fanbase.com[22] and LSU: The Louisiana Tigers[23]

Notes

  1. ^ Vincent, Herb. "LSU Football Vault, The History of the Fighting Tigers". Whitman Publishing, LLC. Atlanta, GA. 2008. page 7.
  2. ^ http://www.fanbase.com/LSU-Fighting-Tigers-Football-1893/roster
  3. ^ Hardesty, Dan. "LSU: The Louisiana Tigers". The Strode Publishers. Huntsville, Alabama. 1975. P. 334-345.
  4. ^ Vincent, Herb. "LSU Football Vault, The History of the Fighting Tigers". Whitman Publishing, LLC. Atlanta, GA. 2008. page 9
  5. ^ http://www.fanbase.com/LSU-Fighting-Tigers-Football-1894/roster
  6. ^ Hardesty, Dan. "LSU: The Louisiana Tigers". The Strode Publishers. Huntsville, Alabama. 1975. P. 334-345.
  7. ^ Vincent, Herb. "LSU Football Vault, The History of the Fighting Tigers". Whitman Publishing, LLC. Atlanta, GA. 2008. page 9.
  8. ^ http://www.fanbase.com/LSU-Fighting-Tigers-Football-1895/roster
  9. ^ Hardesty, Dan. "LSU: The Louisiana Tigers". The Strode Publishers. Huntsville, Alabama. 1975. P. 334-345.
  10. ^ Saylor, Roger. "Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association". pg. 15.
  11. ^ http://www.fanbase.com/LSU-Fighting-Tigers-Football-1896/roster
  12. ^ Hardesty, Dan. "LSU: The Louisiana Tigers". The Strode Publishers. Huntsville, Alabama. 1975. P. 334-345.
  13. ^ Hardesty, Dan. "LSU:The Louisiana Tigers". The Strode Publishers.Huntsville, Alabama. 1975. pg 24-25.
  14. ^ "Baton Rouge Wins Without Winning". The Daily Picayune. October 25, 1896. pg. 8.
  15. ^ http://www.tigerdroppings.com/history/Results.aspx?Opponent=Cincinnati
  16. ^ http://www.gobearcats.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/bowl-history.html
  17. ^ http://www.fanbase.com/LSU-Fighting-Tigers-Football-1897/roster
  18. ^ Hardesty, Dan. "LSU: The Louisiana Tigers". The Strode Publishers. Huntsville, Alabama. 1975. P. 334-345.
  19. ^ http://www.fanbase.com/LSU-Fighting-Tigers-Football-1898/roster
  20. ^ Hardesty, Dan. "LSU: The Louisiana Tigers". The Strode Publishers. Huntsville, Alabama. 1975. P. 334-345.
  21. ^ Ole Miss lists game played on November 1, 1899
  22. ^ http://www.fanbase.com/LSU-Fighting-Tigers-Football-1899/roster
  23. ^ Hardesty, Dan. "LSU: The Louisiana Tigers". The Strode Publishers. Huntsville, Alabama. 1975. P. 334-345.
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