Harry E. Trout
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Harry E. Trout was the ninth head college football
coach
for the West Virginia University Mountaineers
located in Morgantown, West Virginia
and he held that position for the 1903 season.
His coaching record at West Virginia was 7 wins, 1 loss, and 0 ties. As of the conclusion of the 2007 season, this ranks him
20th at West Virginia in total wins and second at West Virginia in winning percentage (0.875).
Trout was the first coach at West Virginia to record a victory over rival Washington and Jefferson College
with a 6-0 win on November 26, 1903. The game marked not only the first victory over Washington and Jefferson, but the first time after nine attempts West Virginia had managed to score against the "Presidents".
College football
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coach
for the West Virginia University Mountaineers
West Virginia Mountaineers football
The West Virginia Mountaineers football team represents West Virginia University in the NCAA FBS division of college football. Dana Holgorsen is the team's 33rd head coach. He has held the position since he was promoted in June 2011 after the resignation of Bill Stewart. The Mountaineers play their...
located in Morgantown, West Virginia
Morgantown, West Virginia
Morgantown is a city in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It is the county seat of Monongalia County. Placed along the banks of the Monongahela River, Morgantown is the largest city in North-Central West Virginia, and the base of the Morgantown metropolitan area...
and he held that position for the 1903 season.
His coaching record at West Virginia was 7 wins, 1 loss, and 0 ties. As of the conclusion of the 2007 season, this ranks him
20th at West Virginia in total wins and second at West Virginia in winning percentage (0.875).
Trout was the first coach at West Virginia to record a victory over rival Washington and Jefferson College
Washington & Jefferson Presidents football
The Washington & Jefferson Presidents football team represents Washington & Jefferson College in collegiate level football. The team competes in NCAA Division III and is affiliated with the Presidents' Athletic Conference...
with a 6-0 win on November 26, 1903. The game marked not only the first victory over Washington and Jefferson, but the first time after nine attempts West Virginia had managed to score against the "Presidents".