1928 William & Mary Indians football team

The 1928 William & Mary Indians football team represented the College of William & Mary as a member of the Virginia Conference during the 1928 college football season. Led by first-year head coach Branch Bocock, the Indians compiled an overall record of 6–3–2 with a mark of 5–1 in conference play, placing second in the Virginia Conference.

1928 William & Mary Indians football
ConferenceVirginia Conference
Record6–3–2 (5–1 Virginia)
Head coach
CaptainW. Carmichael
Home stadiumCary Field
Seasons
← 1927
1929 →
1928 Virginia Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
Emory and Henry $ 3 0 0 10 0 0
William & Mary 5 1 0 6 3 2
Roanoke 3 2 1 4 4 1
Lynchburg 3 3 0 5 4 0
Richmond 2 3 1 3 4 2
Hampden–Sydney 2 3 0 3 6 0
Bridgewater 0 2 1 0 6 1
Randolph–Macon 0 4 1 0 7 1
  • $ – Conference champion

Schedule

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DateTimeOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 22LynchburgWilliamsburg, VAW 41–0
September 29Marshall*Williamsburg, VAT 0–0
October 6at Syracuse*L 0–32
October 13Wake Forest*
  • Cary Field
  • Williamsburg, VA
T 0–0
October 20Catholic University*Williamsburg, VAL 12–13[1]
October 27Emory and Henry
  • Cary Field
  • Williamsburg, VA
L 0–33,500[2]
November 3at George Washington*
W 24–0[3][4]
November 122:30 p.m.vs. RoanokeW 32–64,000[5][6]
November 17BridgewaterWilliamsburg, VAW 68–0
November 24vs. Hampden–SydneyNewport News, VAW 34–0
November 292:15 p.m.at Richmond
W 7–011,000[7][8][9]

References

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  1. ^ "Indians lose heart-breaker to Catholic University". Daily Press. October 21, 1928. p. 6. Retrieved September 20, 2021 – via Newspapers.com  .
  2. ^ "Emory And Henry Adds To Laurens By Defeating William and Mary Eeven[sic] 3 to 0". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Richmond, Virginia. October 28, 1928. p. 19. Retrieved May 27, 2023 – via Newspapers.com  .
  3. ^ "Cary injured in game as Buff and Blue team is defeated by Indians". The University Hatchet. November 7, 1928. Retrieved February 13, 2021 – via Internet Archive.
  4. ^ "Indians defeat Colonials, 24–0, at Washington". Richmond Times-Dispatch. November 4, 1928. Retrieved February 13, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Roanoke Team Arrive Today For W.&M. Duel". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Richmond, Virginia. November 11, 1928. p. 17. Retrieved September 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com  .
  6. ^ Harper, Robert (March 2, 1926). "Indians Flash Superior Running And Passing Attack to Triumph; Paul Baldacci in Thrilling Run". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Richmond, Virginia. p. 10. Retrieved September 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com  .
  7. ^ Lutz, Earle (November 30, 1928). "Spiders Give Indian Grids Great battle". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Richmond, Virginia. p. 1. Retrieved September 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com  .
  8. ^ Lutz, Earle (November 30, 1928). "Spiders Fight But Lose Hectic Battle (continued)". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Richmond, Virginia. p. 4. Retrieved September 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com  .
  9. ^ Herman, Dave (November 30, 1928). "Play-by-Play Account of Game Between Spider-Indian Elevens". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Richmond, Virginia. p. 9. Retrieved September 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com  .