1929 Marshall Thundering Herd football team
| 1929 Marshall Thundering Herd football | |
|---|---|
| Conference | West Virginia Athletic Conference |
| Record | 5–3–1 (4–1 WVAC) |
| Head coach |
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| Captain | Tom Stark |
| Home stadium | Fairfield Stadium |
The 1929 Marshall Thundering Herd football team was an American football team that represented Marshall College (now Marshall University) in the West Virginia Athletic Conference during the 1929 college football season. The team compiled a 5–3–1 record, 4–1 against conference opponents, and outscored opponents by a total of 184 to 79.[1]
Former Michigan star John Maulbetsch was hired as Marshall's head football coach prior to the 1929 season. He was supported by two assistant coaches, Tom Dandelet and Johnny Stuart.[2] Tom Stark was the team captain.[1]
Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 28 | Glenville | W 40–6 | ||||
| October 5 | Morris Harvey |
| W 59–6 | |||
| October 12 | at Penn State | L 7–26 | 5,000 | |||
| October 19 | at Bethany | Bethany, WV | W 8–0 | |||
| October 26 | Louisville |
| W 25–6 | |||
| November 2 | vs. Emory and Henry | Bluefield, WV | T 0–0 | |||
| November 9 | Fairmont State |
| W 39–0 | |||
| November 16 | Grove City |
| L 6–7 | |||
| November 28 | West Virginia Wesleyan |
| L 0–28 | |||
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References
- ^ a b "2008 Marshall Football Guide" (PDF). Marshall University. 2018. p. 184. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
- ^ "Grid Outlook Is Promising At Marshall". The Pittsburgh Press. September 20, 1930 – via Newspapers.com.