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Year: 2026

Pigskin Dispatch March 26, 2026

The Two-Way Titan: The Journey of Wesley Walls

Wesley Walls was born on March 26, 1966, in Batesville, Mississippi. A standout multi-sport athlete from Pontotoc, he eventually became one of the most…

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A sepia-toned archival photograph of Yale football legend Thomas 'Bum' McClung from the late 19th century. He is shown standing outdoors, leaning one leg against a wooden rail fence. He wears a traditional canvas sleeveless vest over a dark, long-sleeved jersey, paired with padded knickers and high-top lace-up leather boots. His expression is stoic, capturing the rugged aesthetic of the 'scrum' era of football.

College Football Hall of Fame

Pigskin Dispatch March 26, 2026

From Yale Eli to the US Treasury: The Record-Breaking Life of Lee “Bum” McClung

How many football legends can say their signature was once literally worth its weight in gold? Long before he became the 22nd Treasurer of…

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Thumbnail of Ed Kleese, AI generated for the 29th Overall Draft Pick history episode, in color

NFL Draft

Pigskin Dispatch March 25, 2026

The History of the 29th Overall NFL Draft Picks

Join Ed and Darin on Pigskin Dispatch as they dive into the rich NFL history of the NFL Draft, specifically highlighting the 29th pick.…

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An official game program cover for the October 24, 1970, matchup between the Clemson Tigers and the Duke Blue Devils. The left side features an artistic montage of legendary coach Frank Howard, along with various players in historic Clemson and LSU uniforms. A large, black tiger paw print is prominently displayed on the white right-hand side. The text at the bottom right identifies the event as 'THE DUKE GAME, MEMORIAL STADIUM, OCTOBER 24, 1970.' The price '$1.00' is printed at the top.

Daily Football History

Pigskin Dispatch March 25, 2026

Football History of March 25

What’s in a name? For the New England Patriots, it was almost a public relations disaster involving a very unfortunate abbreviation. On March 25,…

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A black-and-white portrait of legendary Clemson football coach Frank Howard, as featured in the 1941 edition of the 'Taps' yearbook. Howard is shown in a three-quarter view, leaning forward with a focused expression. He is wearing a white Clemson jersey with the team name arched across the chest in dark block letters. The lighting is natural, casting soft shadows across his face against a pale, open background.

College Football Hall of Fame

Pigskin Dispatch March 25, 2026

Frank Howard: The Legendary “Baron of Clemson”

When you think of Clemson football, you think of the rock, the hill, and the man who made it all legendary: Frank Howard. For…

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