By Darin Ever wonder how a school with only 575 students could take down a national powerhouse? In 1916, that’s exactly what happened when Colgate stepped onto the field against an undefeated Illinois team.
Today, we’re digging into a forgotten “intersectional” clash that defied the odds, featuring a legendary scout who helped invent the modern T-formation and examining how travel technology—or the lack of it—shaped the early gridiron. Grab a seat, put your feet up, and let’s travel back to a time when any team, no matter the size, could become a legend.
This historical documentary explores this forgotten intersectional clash in American football history, highlighting the legendary scout behind the T-formation and the influence of early travel technology on college football, a significant event in the Big Ten.
Grab a seat and put up your feet, and let’s travel back.. Tim Brown started the conversation with a recent Tidbit titled: 1916 Intersectionality: Colgate @ Illinois.
