Author: Darin

February 24 Football Fix

In 1989, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats were teetering on the brink of collapse. Just before David Braley’s acquisition, the franchise was drowning in significant financial…

February 21 Football Fix

February 25 Football Fix

February 8 Football Fix

February 8 marks the anniversary of the first NFL Draft, held in 1936. It was the brainchild of future Commissioner Bert Bell, who at…

March 10 Football Fix

The World-Class Speed of Rod Woodson “Your daily dose of classic gridiron lore and legendary voices” When the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Rod Woodson 10th…

Football History of February 1

Super Bowl Miracles and MVP Milestones From the heartbreak of the “Beastmode” goal-line interception to the clinical precision of Tom Brady and the toe-tapping…

Albie Booth: The “Little Boy Blue” Legend of Yale Football

In an era of giants, Albie Booth proved that a “Little Boy Blue” could cast the longest shadow on the gridiron. Born on February…

Gaynell Tinsley: The Bayou’s First All-American and LSU Legend

Born on February 1, 1915, Gaynell “Gus” Tinsley wasn’t just another end on the roster; he was a trailblazer who redefined the passing game…

Football History of January 31

January 31 in Football History: Super Bowl Dynasties and Hall of Fame Birthdays From the historic, color-barrier-shattering performance of Doug Williams in Super Bowl…

Bert Metzger: The Notre Dame Guard Who Anchored the Fighting Irish Golden Era

In the legendary era of Knute Rockne, the names of ball carriers often stole the headlines, but the man clearing the path was often…