Virginia Conference
The Virginia Conference was an intercollegiate athletic conference composed of member schools located in the state of Virginia. The league existed from 1928 to 1935.[1]
History
In 1933,[2] Hampden–Sydney College and Randolph–Macon College left the Virginia Conference over a freshman eligibility rule and formed the Chesapeake Conference alongside American University and Bridgewater College.[3] By December 1935, conference membership had dwindled to four schools. A disagreement between The College of William & Mary and Emory and Henry College over football player eligibility prompted the two to cut relations in the sport and exacerbated what conference officials deemed a "rather serious" situation. At the same time, both William & Mary and the University of Richmond were pursuing membership in the Southern Conference.[3] The following year, both were admitted to the Southern Conference, which marked the end of the Virginia Conference.[4]
Member schools
The following colleges held membership in the Virginia Conference:[5]
| Institution | Location | Founded | Nickname | Joined | Left | Current Conference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater College[6][7] | Bridgewater, Virginia | 1880 | Eagles | 1929 | 1932 | ODAC |
| Emory & Henry College[1][3][8] | Emory, Virginia | 1836 | Wasps | 1928 | 1935 | ODAC |
| Hampden–Sydney College[2][9] | Hampden Sydney, Virginia | 1775 | Tigers | 1928 | 1932 | ODAC |
| Lynchburg College[7][9] | Lynchburg, Virginia | 1903 | Fighting Hornets | 1928 | 1932 | ODAC |
| Randolph–Macon College[2][8][9] | Ashland, Virginia | 1830 | Yellow Jackets | 1928 | 1932 | ODAC |
| University of Richmond[9][10] | Richmond, Virginia | 1830 | Spiders | 1928 | 1935 | A–10 (all sports) CAA (football) |
| Roanoke College[9][11] | Salem, Virginia | 1842 | Maroons | 1929 | 1935 | ODAC |
| College of William & Mary[10][12] | Williamsburg, Virginia | 1693 | Indians | 1928 | 1935 | CAA |
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References
- ^ a b Virginia Conference, College Football Data Warehouse, retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ a b c Several Upsets Seen On Gridiron's Front, The Palm Beach Post, September 24, 1933.
- ^ a b c Split Seen Fatal in Va. Conference, The Free Lance-Star, December 7, 1935.
- ^ Fletcher Would End Subsidization Rule, Herald-Journal, November 8, 1936.
- ^ The Blue book of college athletics, p. 25, F. Turbyville, 1936.
- ^ On Va. Gridirons, The Free Lance-Star, October 5, 1929.
- ^ a b Hopkins And St. John's To Discuss Conference, The Baltimore Sun, January 29, 1933.
- ^ a b https://archive.org/stream/kaleidoscope1929hamp#page/102/mode/1up/
- ^ a b c d e Six Conference Games, The Free Lance-Star, December 10, 1929.
- ^ a b Richmond Historical Data, College Football Data Warehouse, retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ Arnold College, Bates Opponent, Ties Conn. Aggies, The Lewiston Daily Sun, September 21, 1931.
- ^ Only One Defeat, The Free Lance-Star, November 4, 1929.