Jason McCollough "Saundy" Saunderson (February 22, 1886 – February 17, 1950) was an

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and

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coach. He was the head football coach at South Dakota State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts — now known as

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— from 1908 to 1910 and at Morningside College from 1912 to 1941, compiling a career

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coaching record of 124–105–14. He was also the head basketball coach at South Dakota State from 1907 to 1910, tallying a mark of 11–7, and the college's head baseball coach from 1909 to 1911, amassing a record of 16–6.

Coaching career

Saunderson was the head football coach at Morningside College in

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. He held that position for 30 seasons, from 1912 until 1941. His coaching record at Morningside was 116–97–11.

Head coaching record

Football

References

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