1903 Baylor football team explained

Year:1903
Team:Baylor
Sport:football
Conference:Independent
Record:4–3–1
Head Coach:R. N. Watts
Hc Year:1st
Captain:E. T. Wicker

The 1903 Baylor football team was an American football team that represented Baylor University as an independent during the 1903 college football season. In its first season under head coach R. N. Watts, the team compiled a 4–3–1 record and was outscored by a total of 69 to 46.[1] [2]

Season summary

In October, coach Watts also acted as referee for the Vanderbilt at Texas game.

Oct. 3 vs. TCU

Opening the local football season, Baylor defeated TCU in front of a large crowd on the former's campus; a street railway strike forced many spectators to arrive by less conventional means, such as hay wagons.

Vs. Texas

Following the wins against Texas Christian University and Fort Worth University, Baylor was considered a strong contender for the state championship if the team could win the game against Texas. Although Texas won, the team's captain, Rembert Watson was injured and missed Texas's next game against Arkansas.

Nov. 7 vs. Texas A&M

The game "was the hardest fought game ever played at Waco," and while A&M held the advantage, they could not score before time ended each half.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1903 Baylor Bears Schedule and Results. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. March 21, 2019.
  2. Web site: 2018 Baylor Football Media Almanac. Baylor University. 105. March 24, 2019.