| 1929Tulane Green Wave football | |
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SoCon champion | |
| Conference | Southern Conference |
| Record | 9–0 (6–0 SoCon) |
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| Offensive scheme | Single-wing |
| Captain | Bill Banker |
| Home stadium | Tulane Stadium |
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| Conf. | Overall | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| No. 10Tulane $ | 6 | – | 0 | – | 0 | 9 | – | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tennessee | 6 | – | 0 | – | 1 | 9 | – | 0 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| North Carolina | 7 | – | 1 | – | 0 | 9 | – | 1 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Florida | 6 | – | 1 | – | 0 | 8 | – | 2 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vanderbilt | 5 | – | 1 | – | 0 | 7 | – | 2 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kentucky | 3 | – | 1 | – | 1 | 6 | – | 1 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Georgia | 4 | – | 2 | – | 0 | 6 | – | 4 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| VMI | 4 | – | 2 | – | 0 | 8 | – | 2 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Duke | 2 | – | 1 | – | 0 | 4 | – | 6 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LSU | 3 | – | 2 | – | 0 | 6 | – | 3 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alabama | 4 | – | 3 | – | 0 | 6 | – | 3 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Clemson | 3 | – | 3 | – | 0 | 8 | – | 3 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| VPI | 2 | – | 3 | – | 0 | 5 | – | 4 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Georgia Tech | 3 | – | 5 | – | 0 | 3 | – | 6 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| South Carolina | 2 | – | 5 | – | 0 | 6 | – | 5 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Virginia | 1 | – | 3 | – | 2 | 4 | – | 3 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maryland | 1 | – | 3 | – | 1 | 4 | – | 4 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Washington and Lee | 1 | – | 4 | – | 1 | 3 | – | 5 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ole Miss | 0 | – | 4 | – | 2 | 1 | – | 6 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mississippi A&M | 0 | – | 3 | – | 1 | 1 | – | 5 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sewanee | 0 | – | 4 | – | 1 | 2 | – | 5 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NC State | 0 | – | 5 | – | 0 | 1 | – | 8 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Auburn | 0 | – | 7 | – | 0 | 2 | – | 7 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The1929 Tulane Green Wave football team was anAmerican football team that representedTulane University as a member of the Southern Conference (SoCon) during the1929 college football season. In its third year under head coachBernie Bierman, who used thesingle wing, Tulane compiled a perfect 9–0 record (6–0 in conference games), won the SoCon championship, shut out five of nine opponents, and outscored all opponents by a total of 297 to 45.[1][2]
Halfback and team captainBill Banker, known as the "Blonde Blizzard", was selected as a first-team All-American by the All-America Board of Football, consisting of coachesKnute Rockne,"Pop" Warner,Tad Jones andBill Alexander.[3] Four Tulane players received All-Southern honors from theAssociated Press (AP): Banker and centerLoyd Roberts were first team; endJerry Dalrymple and guardMaury Bodenger were second team.[4]
The team played its home games atTulane Stadium inNew Orleans.
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
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| September 28 | Louisiana Normal* | W 40–6 | 10,000 | [5] | |
| October 5 | Texas A&M* |
| W 13–10 | [6] | |
| October 12 | Mississippi A&M |
| W 34–0 | [7] | |
| October 19 | Southwestern Louisiana* |
| W 60–0 | [8] | |
| October 26 | Georgia Tech |
| W 20–14 | 25,000 | [9] |
| November 1 | vs.Georgia | W 21–15 | 15,000 | [10] | |
| November 9 | Auburn |
| W 52–0 | 10,000 | [11] |
| November 16 | Sewanee |
| W 18–0 | [12] | |
| November 28 | atLSU | W 21–0 | 23,000 | [13] | |
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In the season opener against Louisiana Normal (today Northwestern State), Tulane won 40–6.
The starting lineup was Holland (left end), McCanse (left tackle), Bodenger (left guard), Upton (center), Roberts (right guard), Rucker (right tackle), Dalrymple (right end), Baumbach (quarterback), Armstrong (left halfback), Banker (right halfback), Seeuws (fullback).[15]
After leading at the half 7–2, Tulane allowed theTexas A&M Aggies to take the lead 8–7. A pass from Ike Armstrong to Wop Glover in the last quarter got the win. After a safety, Tulane won 13–10.[16]
The starting lineup was Holland (left end), McCanse (left tackle), Bodenger (left guard), Upton (center), Roberts (right guard), Rucker (right tackle), Dalrymple (right end), Baumbach (quarterback), Armstrong (left halfback), Banker (right halfback), Seeuws (fullback).[17]
In the third week of play, Tulane defeated the Mississippi Aggies 34–0. The starting lineup was Holland (left end), McCanse (left tackle), Bodenger (left guard), Roberts (center), Upton (right guard), Rucker (right tackle), Dalrymple (right end), Baumbach (quarterback), Armstrong (left halfback), Banker (right halfback), Seeuws (fullback).[18]
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| SW Louisiana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| •Tulane | 19 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 60 |
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The Green Wave romped 60–0 over Southwestern Louisiana. The starting lineup was Holland (left end), McCanse (left tackle), Bodenger (left guard), Roberts (center), Upton (right guard), Rucker (right tackle), Dalrymple (right end), Baumbach (quarterback), Armstrong (left halfback), Banker (right halfback), Seeuws (fullback).[19]
During the game withGeorgia Tech, Banker wore a helmet onto the field because coachBernie Bierman threatened to yank him out of the game. But the helmet slipped over his eyes as the Yellow Jackets were preparing to kickoff, so Banker tossed it to the sideline, and was never taken out, calling Bierman's bluff.[20] Tulane went on to win 20–14.
The starting lineup was Holland (left end), McCanse (left tackle), Bodenger (left guard), Roberts (center), Upton (right guard), Rucker (right tackle), Dalrymple (right end), Baumbach (quarterback), Armstrong (left halfback), Banker (right halfback), Seeuws (fullback).[21]
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| •Tulane | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
| Georgia | 2 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
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The Green Wave defeatedGeorgia, conquerors ofYale, inColumbus 21–15, twice coming from behind.[22] For the first score, endVernon "Catfish" Smith nailedBill Banker behind the line for a safety.[22] After Tulane blocked a punt, Banker put in a touchdown for the lead.[22]
Tulane's second touchdown came on a 62-yard run from Ike Armstrong. Georgia's Smith next caught a pass and went 20 yards to the goal. Georgia went ahead 15–14 afterRipper Roberts intercepted a pass and ran 60 yards for the touchdown.[22] Tulane won on an ensuing 80-yard drive, in a 2-yard run from Banker.[22]
The starting lineup was Holland (left end), McCanse (left tackle), Boenger (left guard), Robert (center), McCormick (right guard), Luker (right tackle), Dalrymple (right end), Baumbach (quarterback), Armstrong (left halfback), Banker (right halfback), Seeuws (fullback).[22]
All of the reserves got to play in the 52–0 romp overAuburn.[16] The starting lineup was Holland (left end), McCanse (left tackle), Bodenger (left guard), Roberts (center), Upton (right guard), Rucker (right tackle), Dalrymple (right end), Baumbach (quarterback), Armstrong (left halfback), Banker (right halfback), Seeuws (fullback).[23]
Tulane defeated the Sewanee Tigers 18–0. The starting lineup was Holland (left end), McCanse (left tackle), Bodenger (left guard), Roberts (center), McCormick (right guard), Rucker (right tackle), Dalrymple (right end), Baumbach (quarterback), Banker (left halfback), Armstrong (right halfback), Seeuws (fullback).[24]
The Green Wave won 21–0 over rivalLSU. The first touchdown came on a pass from backer to Armstrong.[16]Jerry Dalrymple scored the next touchdown, snatching a pass from Armstrong and running more than half the field for a score.[16]Preacher Roberts returned an interception for the final score.[16]
Roberts' performance in the LSU game netted him next year's captaincy.[16] Roberts was selected All-Southern.[25]
Tulane won the SoCon, and was invited to the Rose Bowl.[26]
The following chart provides a visual depiction of Tulane's lineup during the 1929 season with games started at the position reflected in parentheses. The chart mimics asingle wing on offense.
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| 28 | Maury Bodenger | guard | New Orleans | |
| 29 | Jerry Dalrymple | end | Arkadelphia, Arkansas | |
| 17 | Calvert DeColigny | tackle | New Orleans | |
| 14 | William Drawe | end | New Orleans | |
| 9 | Vernon Haynes | end | Arkansas City, Arkansas | |
| 21 | Jack Holland | end | Shreveport | |
| 10 | Doyle Magee | end | Franklinton | |
| 25 | Mangum | guard | ||
| 30 | Elmer McCance | tackle | ||
| 12 | John McCormick | guard | Monroe | |
| 23 | William Penney | guard | Guatemala City, C. A. | |
| 32 | Lloyd Roberts | center | ||
| 33 | Charles Rucker | tackle | ||
| 24 | Claggert Upton | guard, center | New Orleans |
| Number | Player | Position | Games started | Hometown |
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| 6 | Ike Armstrong | halfback | ||
| 18 | Bill Banker | halfback | Lake Charles | |
| 1 | Dick Baumbach | quarterback | ||
| 4 | Red Dawson | quarterback | River Falls, Wisconsin | |
| 5 | Wop Glover | halfback | Bay St. Louis, Mississippi | |
| 3 | George Haik | halfback | Bogalusa | |
| 22 | Elmer Massey | halfback | ||
| 16 | Jack Pizzano | fullback | ||
| 15 | Fred Seeuws | fullback | ||
| 7 | Hugh Whatley | halfback | Rayville | |
| 8 | John Whatley | halfback | Rayville |
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| 11 | Ford |
| 13 | Young |
| 26 | Bankston |
