TJJE NINETEEN ELEVEN
THE FOOTBALL SEASON OF 1909
The football season of 1909 was rather a disastr路 ous one from the standpoint of inter-colleg iate victories, but this was anticipated, owing to the loss of former stars by g raduation. Coach Grogan was badly handicapped in that he was not acquainted with his material, the conditions of the Xorthwest, nor the strength of the teams he was to meet.
He was compelled to develop a pair of tackles, a guard, one end, a quarter-back, two half-backs and a full-back. The material was not very classy, but they showed a determination and willingness of spi ril that is characteristic of Idaho men, and all worked with the coach and captain to make the best of the conditions. A large squad reported daily for practice and although the '\ 'arsity was losing, the men showed fine spirit throughout the entire season. Probably the heaviest schedule e\路er arranged by Idaho was played. Considering Idaho's g reen team. this was a great handicap. The team showed growth from game to game, however, and ended the season with two victories. The season was opened on October 16th, when the 'Varsity defeated Puget Sound Univers ity by a score of 29 to 6. October 29th, the '\'arsity met the strong \Yhitman College eleven. They showed excellent form, indiYidually and as a team. The large score was due to the great work of Borleske and the poor judgment on the part of Idaho's green men. ~ot once could Whitman cross our line on straight football Washington u niversity, the scoring machine of the Northwest this year, easily took our measure to the tune of 50 to 0. HUNDRED TWO