1916 TCU Horned Frogs football team

1916 TCU Horned Frogs football
ConferenceTexas Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Record6–2–1 (3–0 TIAA)
Head coach
CaptainJohn Nelson
Home stadiumTCU gridiron
Seasons
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The 1916 TCU Horned Frogs football team represented Texas Christian University (TCU) as a member of the Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association (TIAA) during the 1916 college football season. Led by Milton Daniel in his first year as head coach, the Horned Frogs compiled an overall record of 6–2–1. The team's captain was John Nelson, who played quarterback.

Schedule

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DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 30at Meridian College*Meridian, TXW 7–0[1]
October 7Austin
W 28–2[2][3]
October 18vs. SMU*
W 48–3[4]
October 27Rice*
  • TCU gridiron
  • Fort Worth, TX
T 7–7[5][6]
November 6Trinity (TX)*
  • TCU gridiron
  • Fort Worth, TX
W 35–0[7]
November 10at Southwestern (TX)*
L 13–41[8][9]
November 18at Daniel BakerBrownwood, TXW 23–0[10]
November 20at Howard PayneBrownwood, TXW 42–0[11]
November 30Baylor*Fort Worth, TX (rivalry)L 14–324,500[12]
  • *Non-conference game

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References

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  1. ^ "T. C. U. Winner Over Strong Meridian Team". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Fort Worth, Texas. October 1, 1916. p. 35. Retrieved August 22, 2021 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  2. ^ "T. C. U. Badly Crippled For Austin Game". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Fort Worth, Texas. October 5, 1916. p. 10. Retrieved August 23, 2021 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  3. ^ "Christians Defeat Austin College by Score of 28 to 2". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Fort Worth, Texas. October 8, 1916. p. 38. Retrieved August 22, 2021 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  4. ^ "Kike" (October 19, 1916). ""Shirt Tail" Parade Fails to Materialize When T. C. U. Upsets Methodists' Plans". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Fort Worth, Texas. p. 10. Retrieved August 22, 2021 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  5. ^ "T. C. U. Confident On Eve of Battle With Rice Owls". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Fort Worth, Texas. October 26, 1916. p. 12. Retrieved August 23, 2021 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  6. ^ "Kike" (October 28, 1916). "Dope Gets Rude Setback When Christians Hold Rice Owls to 7 to 7 Tie Local Field". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Fort Worth, Texas. p. 6. Retrieved August 22, 2021 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  7. ^ "Daniel's Unbeaten Christians Pile Up Score On Trinity". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Fort Worth, Texas. November 7, 1916. p. 8. Retrieved August 23, 2021 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  8. ^ "Christians To Georgetown". Houston Post. Houston, Texas. November 10, 1916. p. 8. Retrieved August 23, 2021 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  9. ^ "T. C. U.'s Prospects Are Blighted". Houston Post. Houston, Texas. November 11, 1916. p. 10. Retrieved August 23, 2021 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  10. ^ "T. C. U. Defeats Daniel Baker; Score 23 To 0". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Fort Worth, Texas. November 19, 1916. p. 34. Retrieved August 23, 2021 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  11. ^ "T. C. U. Swamps Howard Payne In First Half". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Fort Worth, Texas. November 21, 1916. p. 8. Retrieved August 23, 2021 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  12. ^ "Bears Speedy Back Rush Pell Mell Over T. C> U. Team". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Fort Worth, Texas. December 1, 1916. p. 12. Retrieved August 23, 2021 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  13. ^ "1916 TCU Horned Frogs". Retrieved September 8, 2016.


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