The 1940 season was supposed to mark the end of the Mighty Mites’ fantastic run. At least, that was the opinion of the sporting press. Most of the writers were picking the Mites to finish no higher than second or third in District 7AA, and there was no promise of a playoff berth. Losing a third of your team to a new eligibility rule, along with breaking in a new quarterback, was not the best way to launch a championship season.
