| 1916 Washington and Lee Generals football | |
| Conference | South Atlantic Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
|---|---|
| 1916 record | 5–2–2 (1–0 SAIAA) |
| Head coach | Jogger Elcock (3rd season) |
| Captain | Harry Young |
| Home stadium | Wilson Field |
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Template:1916 SAIAA football standings The 1916 Washington and Lee Generals football team represented Washington and Lee University during the 1916 college football season. The Generals were coached by Jogger Elcock in his third year as head coach, compiling a record of 5–2–2 (1–0 SAIAA). The team gave John Heisman's Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets its only blemish with a 7–7 tie. It was captained by College Football Hall of Fame inductee Harry Young.[1]
Tackle Bob Ignico was selected third-team All-American by Walter Camp.
Schedule[]
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 30 | [[{{{school}}}|Randolph–Macon]]* |
| W 80–0 |
| October 7 | at Army* | L 7–14 | |
| October 14 | at Rutgers* |
| T 13–13 |
| October 21 | Roanoke* |
| W 30–0 |
| October 28 | at Georgia Tech* | T 7–7 | |
| November 4 | at Navy* | W 10–0 | |
| November 11 | Bucknell* |
| W 55–7 |
| November 18 | Washington & Jefferson* |
| L 6–10 |
| November 30 | at North Carolina A&M | W 21–0 | |
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References[]
- ↑ "Harry K. "Cy" Young". http://wlu.prestosports.com/information/hall_of_fame/young_cy. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
- ↑ "1916 Washington & Lee Generals Schedule and Results". https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/washington-lee/1916-schedule.html. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
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