The First Mid-Western Football Game Question
Could everything we’ve been told about the birth of Midwest American football be wrong? This segment explores the true history of football, questioning accepted…
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Month: March 2026
Pigskin Dispatch
March 31, 2026
NFL Draft History of Pick 23
Join Ed and Darin on Pigskin Dispatch as they discuss the 23rd pick in the annual NFL draft, a spot that has produced numerous…
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Pigskin Dispatch
March 31, 2026
Football History of March 31
From the literal salvation of the sport to the birth of Ivy League royalty, March 31st is a cornerstone date in the football calendar.…
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Pigskin Dispatch
March 31, 2026
Ed Marinaro: The Ivy League Icon Who Outrushed the Giants
How does a kid from New York City end up with a higher collegiate rushing average than legends like Herschel Walker and Tony Dorsett?…
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Pigskin Dispatch
March 31, 2026
Jimmy Johnson: The San Francisco 49ers’ Lockdown Legend
Before the “shutdown corner” was a staple of the NFL, there was Jimmy Johnson. A Dallas native with world-class speed, Johnson didn’t just play…
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Pigskin Dispatch
March 31, 2026
Bob Anderson: The Ironclad Cadet and Army’s Two-Way Legend
In an era where survival on the gridiron required playing every snap, Bob Anderson was the gold standard of endurance and explosive talent. As…
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Pigskin Dispatch
March 30, 2026
The History of NFL Draft Pick 24
We are exactly 24 days away from the 2026 NFL Draft, and today, we’re looking at a selection that has delivered some of the…
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Pigskin Dispatch
March 30, 2026
Football History of March 30
From foundational rule changes in the 1880s to today’s high-tech officiating, March 30th is a landmark day for football innovation. Imagine a time when…
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Pigskin Dispatch
March 30, 2026
The Galloping Gal: The Electric Legacy of Willie Galimore
Before the world witnessed the legendary speed of the 1960s Chicago Bears, the “Galloping Gal” was already setting the Southern gridiron ablaze. Willie Galimore…
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Pigskin Dispatch
March 30, 2026
Bobby Reynolds: The “Mr. Touchdown” of Nebraska Football
What if a single 33-yard run actually covered over 100 yards of the field? For Bobby Reynolds, the 1950 season wasn’t just a streak…
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