1928 Richmond Spiders football
ConferenceVirginia Conference
Record3–4–2 (2–3–1 Virginia)
Head coach
CaptainTaylor Sanford
Home stadiumTate Field
1928 Virginia Conference football standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L TW L T
Emory and Henry $ 3 –0 –010 –0 –0
William & Mary 5 –1 –06 –3 –2
Roanoke 3 –2 –14 –4 –1
Lynchburg 3 –3 –05 –4 –0
Richmond 2 –3 –13 –4 –2
Hampden–Sydney 2 –3 –03 –6 –0
Bridgewater 0 –2 –10 –6 –1
Randolph–Macon 0 –4 –10 –7 –1
  • $ – Conference champion

The 1928 Richmond Spiders football team was an American football team that represented the University of Richmond as a member of the Virginia Conference during the 1928 college football season. Led by 15th-year head coach, Frank Dobson, Richmond compiled an overall record of 3–4–2.[1] The team included Herbie Peterson, whom Dobson considered one of the three best backs he ever coached.[2] Richmond played their home games at Tate Field on Mayo Island.

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 29at VMI*
T 6–6[3]
October 6at Johns Hopkins*
L 13–145,000[4][5]
October 133:00 p.m.Emory and Henry
L 0–7[6][7][8]
October 20at Elon*
W 34–0[9][10]
October 27at RoanokeRoanoke, VAT 13–13[11]
November 3Lynchburg
  • Tate Field
  • Richmond, VA
W 50–16[12][13]
November 10Randolph–Macon
  • Tate Field
  • Richmond, VA
W 30–01,000[14][15][16]
November 172:30 p.m.Hampden–Sydney
  • Tate Field
  • Richmond, VA
L 0–135,000[17][18][19]
November 292:15 p.m.William & Mary
L 0–711,000[20][21][22]

References

  1. ↑ "Richmond Football Record Book" (PDF). University of Richmond Athletics. p. 29. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  2. ↑ "The Collegian — University of Richmond 28 September 1928 — the Collegian Newspaper Archives".
  3. ↑ "Flying Cadets in 6 to 6 tie with Richmond Spiders". The Sunday Citizen. September 30, 1928. Retrieved December 20, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ↑ "Hopkins Wins Opening Game". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore, Maryland. October 7, 1928. p. 21. Retrieved September 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  5. ↑ "Hopkins Defeats Richmond To Win Opener In Football (continued)". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore, Maryland. October 7, 1928. p. 26. Retrieved September 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  6. ↑ "University of Richmond Make Home Debut Against Emory And Henry Team Today". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Richmond, Virginia. October 13, 1928. p. 6. Retrieved August 6, 2021 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  7. ↑ Lutz, Earle (October 14, 1928). "Littlejohn Hero Of Wasps' Win Over Richmond". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Richmond, Virginia. p. 22. Retrieved August 6, 2021 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  8. ↑ Lutz, Earle (October 14, 1928). "Littlejohn Hero Of Wasps' Win Over Richmond (continued)". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Richmond, Virginia. p. 23. Retrieved August 6, 2021 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  9. ↑ "Back Reversed Field To Give U. R. Early Lead". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Richmond, Virginia. October 21, 1928. p. 16. Retrieved September 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  10. ↑ Thompson, Ted (October 21, 1928). "Runs 90 Yards For Touchdown To Down Elon". The Charlotte News. Charlotte, North Carolina. p. 14. Retrieved September 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  11. ↑ "Fourth Quarter Comeback Gives Maroons a Tie". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Richmond, Virginia. October 28, 1928. p. 19. Retrieved August 6, 2021 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  12. ↑ Lutz, Earle (November 4, 1928). "Hornets Ripped To Shreds By Home Combine". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Richmond, Virginia. p. 20. Retrieved September 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  13. ↑ Lutz, Earle (November 4, 1928). "Hornets Ripped To Shreds By Home Combine (continued)". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Richmond, Virginia. p. 21. Retrieved September 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  14. ↑ Herman, Dave (November 11, 1928). "Whistle Halt Jackets' Rally For Touchdown". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Richmond, Virginia. p. 17. Retrieved September 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  15. ↑ Herman, Dave (November 11, 1928). "Whistle Halt Jackets' Rally For Touchdown (continued)". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Richmond, Virginia. p. 20. Retrieved September 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  16. ↑ Leverty, William G. (November 11, 1928). "Spider-Tiger Statistics". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Richmond, Virginia. p. 20. Retrieved September 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  17. ↑ Harper, Robert (November 17, 1928). "Rivals Awaiting Start of Duel At 2:30 o'Clock". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Richmond, Virginia. p. 12. Retrieved September 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  18. ↑ Harper, Robert (November 18, 1928). "Tigers Upset Grid Dope; Defeat U. of. R." Richmond Times-Dispatch. Richmond, Virginia. p. 1. Retrieved September 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  19. ↑ Harper, Robert (November 18, 1928). "Tigers Upset Grid Dope, Defeating U. of. R. by 13-0 Count (continued)". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Richmond, Virginia. p. 22. Retrieved September 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  20. ↑ 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 Open access icon.
  21. ↑ 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 Open access icon.
  22. ↑ 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 Open access icon.
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