Zurp
I have misplaced my pants.
I found this story pretty funny. I would never happen in today's game, of course, for many many reasons.
From my "The Official Ohio State Football Encyclopedia," by Jack Park (page 23)
Whose Side are You on, Anyway?
Marietta College played Ohio State on October 22, 1898. The Pioneers' traveling squad consisted of 12 players. Midway through the second half, two of the Marietta players were injured and unable to play. Not wanting to forfeit the game, Marietta coach C. M. Showalter asked Ohio State coach Jack Ryder if he could "borrow" one of Ryder's players to finish the game.
After pondering the situation for a few seconds, Ryder agreed, and signaled to his bench for a substitute to line up with Marietta. The player assigned to the Pioneers is believed to have been halfback Bob Hager.
Ruder and his entire team were stunned when Hager sprinted 67 yards around end for a Marietta touchdown on his very first carry - and Marietta won the game, 10-0. The Pioneers were ecstatic over their very first victory in Columbus, while Jack Ryder NEVER again loaned a player to one of his opponents.
From my "The Official Ohio State Football Encyclopedia," by Jack Park (page 23)
Whose Side are You on, Anyway?
Marietta College played Ohio State on October 22, 1898. The Pioneers' traveling squad consisted of 12 players. Midway through the second half, two of the Marietta players were injured and unable to play. Not wanting to forfeit the game, Marietta coach C. M. Showalter asked Ohio State coach Jack Ryder if he could "borrow" one of Ryder's players to finish the game.
After pondering the situation for a few seconds, Ryder agreed, and signaled to his bench for a substitute to line up with Marietta. The player assigned to the Pioneers is believed to have been halfback Bob Hager.
Ruder and his entire team were stunned when Hager sprinted 67 yards around end for a Marietta touchdown on his very first carry - and Marietta won the game, 10-0. The Pioneers were ecstatic over their very first victory in Columbus, while Jack Ryder NEVER again loaned a player to one of his opponents.
