1908 Western State Hilltoppers football team
| 1908 Western State Hilltoppers football | |
|---|---|
| Conference | Independent |
| 1908 record | 3–3 |
| Head coach | William H. Spaulding (2nd season) |
| Captain | Tubby Meyers |
The 1908 Western State Hilltoppers football team represented Western State Normal School (later renamed Western Michigan University) as an independent during the 1908 college football season. In their second season under head coach William H. Spaulding, the Hilltoppers compiled a 3–3 record and were outscored by their opponents, 98 to 33.[1][2] Halfback Tubby Meyers was the team captain for the third consecutive year.[3]
Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McFadden's PC | W 20–0 | |||
| October 10 | at Michigan Agricultural | East Lansing, MI | L 0–35 | |
| October 30 | at Olivet | Olivet, MI | L 0–34 | [4] |
| November 13 | at Albion |
| L 0–40 | [5] |
| November 21 | Central Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | W 11–5 | |
| November 26 | Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | W 2–0 |
References
- ↑ "Football Records: Annual Results". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ↑ "Football Records: Year-By-Year Results - 1910 - 19". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ↑ "Football History: All-Time Captains". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ↑ "Olivet Overwhelms Kalamazoo Normals". Detroit Free Press. October 31, 1908. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Kazoo Soft for Albion: Methodists Have No Trouble, Use Old Style Strong". Detroit Free Press. November 14, 1908. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com.
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