# 1900 Virginia Orange and Blue football team

The 1900 Virginia Orange and Blue football team represented the University of Virginia as an independent during the 1900 college football season. Led by second-year coach Archie Hoxton, the team went 7–2–1 and claims a Southern championship. The team was captained by tackle John Loyd. The Orange and Blue defeated Sewanee, to give the Tigers its first loss since 1897.

## Preseason

Archie Hoxton was in his second season as head coach. William Choice transferred from rival VPI.

## Schedule

| Date | Time | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance |
| October 5 | | Washington and Lee | Madison Hall FieldCharlottesville, VA | W 28–0 | |
| October 10 | | Richmond | Madison Hall FieldCharlottesville, VA | W 51–0 | |
| October 13 | 4:00 p.m. | vs. Carlisle | National ParkWashington, DC | L 2–16 | |
| October 20 | | Johns Hopkins | Madison Hall FieldCharlottesville, VA | W 20–0 | |
| October 24 | | at VMI | VMI Parade GroundLexington, VA | T 0–0 | |
| November 10 | | Gallaudet | Madison Hall FieldCharlottesville, VA | W 34–0 | |
| November 14 | | VPI | Madison Hall FieldCharlottesville, VA (rivalry) | W 17–5 | |
| November 17 | | at Georgetown | Georgetown FieldWashington, DC | L 0–10 | |
| November 24 | 2:30 p.m. | vs. North Carolina | League ParkNorfolk, VA (rivalry) | W 17–0 | 6,000 |
| November 29 | 2:35 p.m. | vs. Sewanee | Broad Street ParkRichmond, VA | W 17–5 | |

## Game summaries
### Washington and Lee

The season opened with a 28–0 defeat of the Washington and Lee Generals.
The starting lineup was Hobson (left end), Loyd (left tackle), Harris (left guard), Montgomery (center), Haskell (right guard), Walker (right tackle), McCall (right end). Mallory (quarterback), Dabney (left halfback), Carroll (right halfback), and Coleman (fullback).

### Richmond

In the second week of play, Virginia defeated Richmond 51–0.
The starting lineup was Hobson (left end), Loyd (left tackle), Harris (left guard), Montgomery (center), Haskell (right guard), Walker (right tackle), Bride (right end). Mallory (quarterback), Carroll (left halfback), Nalle (right halfback), and Coleman (fullback).

### Carlisle

On a muddy field, the Carlisle Indians beat Virginia 2–16, Once during the game, Bradley Walker grabbed Hawley Pierce, Carlisle's biggest player, and carried him ten yards with him dangling over his shoulder.
The starting lineup was Bride (left end), Loyd (left tackle), Harris (left guard), Montgomery (center), Haskel (right guard), Walker (right tackle), Hobson (right end). Mallory (quarterback), Dabney (left halfback), Nalle (right halfback), and Coleman (fullback).

### Johns Hopkins

Virginia beat Johns Hopkins 40–0. Walker had several long runs for touchdown in the second half.
The starting lineup was Hobson (left end), Loyd (left tackle), Choice (left guard), Montgomery (center), Haskel (right guard), Walker (right tackle), Bride (right end). Tutwiler (quarterback), Dabney (left halfback), Nalle (right halfback), and Coleman (fullback).

### VMI

VMI fought Virginia to a scoreless tie. The game was called the greatest ever played in Lexington. George Marshall played for VMI.
The starting lineup was Hobson (left end), Loyd (left tackle), Choice (left guard), Montgomery (center), Haskell (right guard), Walker (right tackle), Bride (right end). Tutwiler (quarterback), Nalle (left halfback), Dabney (right halfback), and Coleman (fullback).

### Gallaudet

Virginia beat Gallaudet 34–0. A Brodie Nalle touchdown was the highlight of the game.
The starting lineup was Hobson (left end), Loyd (left tackle), Harris (left guard), Montgomery (center), Haskel (right guard), Benet (right tackle), Bride (right end). Nalle (quarterback), Dabney (left halfback), Coleman (right halfback), and Walker (fullback).

### VPI

Virginia defeated VPI 17–5. Hunter Carpenter had in earlier games used the alias "Walter Brown" because his father had forbidden him to play football.
The starting lineup was Hobson (left end), Loyd (left tackle), Harris (left guard), Montgomery (center), Haskel (right guard), Benet (right tackle), Bride (right end). Nalle (quarterback), Dabney (left halfback), Coleman (right halfback), and Walker (fullback).

### Georgetown

Two fumbles cost Virginia the game against Georgetown, losing 0–10.
The starting lineup was Hobson (left end), Waters (left tackle), Choice (left guard), Montgomery (center), Haskel (right guard), Benet (right tackle), Bride (right end). Nalle (quarterback), Dabney (left halfback), Coleman (right halfback), and Walker (fullback).

### North Carolina

In the rivalry game with North Carolina in Norfolk, Virginia beat the Tar Heels 17–0. The Stonewall Brigade Band accompanied the Virginia team, and played in the hotel lobby.
The starting lineup was Bride (left end), Loyd (left tackle), Choice (left guard), Montgomery (center), Haskell (right guard), Benet (right tackle), Watters (right end). Nalle (quarterback), Dabney (left halfback), Coleman (right halfback), and Walker (fullback).

### Sewanee

To close the season in Richmond, the Orange and Blue defeated Sewanee, 17–5, to capture a Southern championship.
The starting lineup was Hobson (left end), Loyd (left tackle), Choice (left guard), Montgomery (center), Haskel (right guard), Benet (right tackle), Bride (right end). Nalle (quarterback), Dabney (left halfback), Coleman (right halfback), and Walker (fullback).

## After the season

Virginia claimed the Southern championship.
Caspar Whitney, the originator of the concept of the All-America team, selected an All-Southern eleven for Outing. Hobson, Loyd, Choice, and Dabney all made his team. Walker and Nalle he ruled ineligible. W. H. Hoge also selected an All-Southern team. On his team was Dabney and Walker, with Haskel, Coleman, and Nalle as substitutes.

## Players
### Line

| Player | Position | Hometown | Prep school | Height | Weight |
| Alexis Hobson | end | Richmond, Virginia | | | 150 |
| John Loyd | tackle | | Richmond College | 5'11" | 180 |
| William Choice | guard | Spartanburg, South Carolina | | | 171 |
| George W. Montgomery | center |
| Charles C. Haskel | guard |
| Christie Benet | tackle | Abbeville, South Carolina |
| James C. Bride | end |
| Watters | end |

### Backfield

| Player | Position | Hometown | Prep school | Height | Weight |
| Robert M. Coleman | halfback | Lexington, Kentucky | | | 142 |
| Virginius Dabney | halfback | Charlottesville, Virginia |
| Brodie Nalle | quarterback | Culpeper, Virginia |
| Ed Tutwiler | quarterback | Birmingham, Alabama |
| Bradley Walker | fullback | Nashville, Tennessee | University of Nashville | 6'3" | 198 |

### Substitutes

| Player | Position |
| Carroll | halfback |
| Frank C. Harris | fullback |
| Johnson |
| Mallory | quarterback |
| Burnley Lankford |