QUESTION: The first high school football game on record in Marquette County was held on October 27, 1894, between Negaunee and Marquette. Negaunee won 18 to 0. What was perhaps one factor in the Negaunee victory?

a. The field was laid out east to west, and in those days before teams changed sides at the half, Marquette was forced to play heading into the sun.

b. A few of the Negaunee players had improvised cleats on their shoes, which gave them better traction on the slushy field.

c. The Negaunee coach, a former U of M football player, played quarterback.

d. Negaunee had brought some female students along to watch the game and cheer from the sidelines. Most of the Marquette fans were male.

ANSWER: C. The Marquette coach was also a former U of M player, but he did not play in the game. The Negaunee coach, Professor H.B. Krogman, was also the high school principal.