Furman University - Bonhomie Yearbook (Greenville, SC)

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BUYCK Buyck. right guard, played his first year of college football last year, and to say that he made a very creditable showing is putting it too ir.ild. He is young, strong, and has a love for the game that i second to none. Although he %va» somewhat green at the beginning of the season he was a deadly tackier. In addition it was a very difficult matter to run a play over him. His consistent playing, his fighting spirit, and his stickability made him a reliable player. NIXON Nixon was handicapped the entire season by reason of a facturcd shoulder. Nevertheless, he was anxious to get in every game and to do his dead level best for Furman. Nick never knew when to give up. for he was a scrapper to the finish. Furthermore, he was good on receiving passes and breaking up plays. He has grit enough to tackle anything provided it has on a uniform. McMANAWAY McMan way, fullback, playing his second year on the Hornet eleven, was by far the best punier in the State. He is especially good at running interference and at tackling. I lc is quick and strong and always gained on short line plunges. Mac. although handicapped by an injury, was one of the most reliable men on the team. He will be at Furman again next season and should easily lie the best fullback in the state. Page one hundred thirty-nine

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SHIRLEY Jim was another willing worker who was always anxious to get a lick at his opponents. Jim was never able to show what he really could do. because of his physical condition. When he did get in the game, it was a certainty that the man opposing him would have trouble. Jim is a good tackier and a hard man to take out of a play. His grit and fighting spirit were admired by all. We regret that this is Jim’s last year as a football player. RHAME Rh.imc. at halfback, playing his third year on the team, was the best man in the South at throwing passes. 1 o him much credit must go for the success Furman attained during the past season. Monty wa% also a good line plunger, a consistent gainer, and was great on backing up the line on defense. In intercepting and breaking up passes he was not equalled in this State. McLEOD .... McLeod, right end. played his first year of football in 1919. It is wonderful how our ends, inexperienced as they were, managed to break up practically all end runs of an opponent. Mac was a master in receiving forward passes and in blocking and tackling. There is no football player who loves the game more than Mac. We arc expecting even greater things of him next year. Page one hundred thirly-cighl

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THE BONHOMIE, 1920 P Football Season N November 28. 1919. Furman closed the most successful football season in her history. ’Tis true that in 1903 Furman had a team that also tied for Slate Championship, but this team played only three games in the State, as there were only three other teams playing football at that time. The Purple and White team of 1919 proved a worthy representative of Furman. Taking the season as a whole, it was really sensational, not only from the standpoint of successful playing but from the standpoint of interest, the attendance, the dean playing of Furman and her opponents, and above all the christening of one of the most splendid athletic fields in the South. Manly Field. 1 he new field was the scene of the best football games in the history of Furman, and it is hoped that the teams in years to come will uphold the reputation of the team of 1919. 1919 Schedule I'uiman............................0; Ga. Tech...........................7 I-in man..........................13; Oglethorpe..........................0 Furman.............................7; Wolford.............................6 Furman.............................6; P. C................................0 Furman............................37; Wake Forest........................ 7 Furman.........................21; Citadel.............................7 I unman........................41; F.rskinc............................0 F-urman............................7; Clcmson.............................7 Furman............................14; Davidson...........................46 Page one hundred forl )