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Sapenter had recently retired after 19 years as the athletic director for the [[San Antonio Independent School District]] when he was hired as interim head coach and athletic director at Prairie View, despite having not coached at any level since 1972. He was told that he would only be considered for the full-time job if he could win.<ref name=onceupon>[http://vault.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1007030/index.htm Sports Illustrated/CNN] "Once Upon A Time..." by John Ed Bradley, August 28, 1995</ref>
Sapenter had recently retired after 19 years as the athletic director for the [[San Antonio Independent School District]] when he was hired as interim head coach and athletic director at Prairie View, despite having not coached at any level since 1972. He was told that he would only be considered for the full-time job if he could win.<ref name=onceupon>[http://vault.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1007030/index.htm Sports Illustrated/CNN] "Once Upon A Time..." by John Ed Bradley, August 28, 1995</ref>


In two years, Sapenter finished 0–22, making him one of the few college football coaches to have never won a game.<ref>[http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_iaa/southwestern/prairie_view_a&m/coaching_records.php Prairie View A&M University coaching records] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090107172242/http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_iaa/southwestern/prairie_view_a%26m/coaching_records.php |date=January 7, 2009 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/teams/direct582.htm |title=Prairie View Agricultural & Mechanical University Directory |publisher=The Sports Network |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110525193829/http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2%2Fteams%2Fdirect582.htm |archivedate=May 25, 2011 }}</ref> During his tenure, his teams were outscored 950–210.<ref>http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/coaching/alltime_coach_year_by_year.php?coachid=4562 {{Dead link|date=November 2021}}</ref>
In two years, Sapenter finished 0–22, making him one of the few college football coaches to have never won a game.<ref>[http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_iaa/southwestern/prairie_view_a&m/coaching_records.php Prairie View A&M University coaching records] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090107172242/http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_iaa/southwestern/prairie_view_a%26m/coaching_records.php |date=January 7, 2009 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/teams/direct582.htm |title=Prairie View Agricultural & Mechanical University Directory |publisher=The Sports Network |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110525193829/http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2%2Fteams%2Fdirect582.htm |archive-date=May 25, 2011 }}</ref> During his tenure, his teams were outscored 950–210.<ref>http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/coaching/alltime_coach_year_by_year.php?coachid=4562 {{Dead link|date=November 2021}}</ref>


On September 24, Prairie View was drubbed 44–6 by [[Tarleton State University|Tarleton State]], tying [[Macalester College]]'s NCAA record 50 straight losses. They broke the tie the next week with a 64–0 thumping by [[Grambling State Tigers|Grambling]]—the 399th career win for Grambling's legendary coach, [[Eddie Robinson (American football coach)|Eddie Robinson]].
On September 24, Prairie View was drubbed 44–6 by [[Tarleton State University|Tarleton State]], tying [[Macalester College]]'s NCAA record 50 straight losses. They broke the tie the next week with a 64–0 thumping by [[Grambling State Tigers|Grambling]]—the 399th career win for Grambling's legendary coach, [[Eddie Robinson (American football coach)|Eddie Robinson]].

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Hensley Sapenter
Biographical details
Born (1939-12-16) December 16, 1939 (age 84)
Playing career
late 1950sPrairie View
Position(s)Center, linebacker
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1995–1996Prairie View
Head coaching record
Overall0–22
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame (2003)

Hensley W. Sapenter (born December 16, 1939) is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Prairie View A&M University from 1995 to 1996, compiling a record of 0–22. Sapenter was inducted into the Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame in 2003.[1]

Coaching career

Sapenter had recently retired after 19 years as the athletic director for the San Antonio Independent School District when he was hired as interim head coach and athletic director at Prairie View, despite having not coached at any level since 1972. He was told that he would only be considered for the full-time job if he could win.[2]

In two years, Sapenter finished 0–22, making him one of the few college football coaches to have never won a game.[3][4] During his tenure, his teams were outscored 950–210.[5]

On September 24, Prairie View was drubbed 44–6 by Tarleton State, tying Macalester College's NCAA record 50 straight losses. They broke the tie the next week with a 64–0 thumping by Grambling—the 399th career win for Grambling's legendary coach, Eddie Robinson.

The streak grew to 80 consecutive losses before it was broken in 1998.[6] Sapenter was first suspended with pay and then subsequently fired following an investigation into the use of ineligible players.[7][8]

Playing career

Sapenter had better results as a player at Prairie View when he played center and linebacker for in the late 1950s under Hall of Fame coach Billy Nicks—Prairie View fielded championship teams during this time period.[2] He played well enough to earn a place in the school's Hall of Fame.[9]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Prairie View A&M Panthers (Southwestern Athletic Conference) (1995–1996)
1995 Prairie View A&M 0–11 0–7 8th
1996 Prairie View A&M 0–11 0–7 8th
Prairie View A&M: 0–22 0–4
Total: 0–22

See also

References

  1. ^ "Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame". Archived from the original on 2011-07-24. Retrieved 2008-09-21.
  2. ^ a b Sports Illustrated/CNN "Once Upon A Time..." by John Ed Bradley, August 28, 1995
  3. ^ Prairie View A&M University coaching records Archived January 7, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ "Prairie View Agricultural & Mechanical University Directory". The Sports Network. Archived from the original on May 25, 2011.
  5. ^ http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/coaching/alltime_coach_year_by_year.php?coachid=4562 [dead link]
  6. ^ Sports Illustrated Memorable Losing Streaks, Prairie View A&M
  7. ^ New York Times "Team That's 0-58 May Have Broken Rules" September 4, 1996
  8. ^ NCAA News Releases
  9. ^ Prairie View A&M Athletic Hall of Fame Archived May 10, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
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