Donahue, Michael J.
Football
b. June 14, 1876, County Kerry, Ireland
d. Dec. 11, 1960
A quarterback at Yale, Donahue graduated in 1903 and became head coach at Auburn University in 1904. Emphasizing big linemen, solid defense, and a power offense, he built some of the first really good Southern teams. In 1913, Auburn won all 8 of its games and in 1914 the school won 7 games and tied 1 without giving up a point. From 1913 into 1915, Donahue went 22 consecutive games without a loss.
In 19 seasons at the school, Donahue had a record of 101 wins, 37 losses, and 5 ties. He went on to Louisiana State in 1923 and had a 23-19-3 record in 5 seasons there. He left coaching after the 1927 season and became director of athletics at Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama.
In 1937, Donahue returned to Louisiana State as director of intramural sports. He retired in 1949.