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Joe Romig: The Scholar-Warrior and Heisman-Sized Legend of Colorado

How does an interior lineman command enough respect to finish sixth in the Heisman Trophy race? In the early 1960s, Joe Romig wasn’t just…

Doink! The Goal Posts Hollow Sound

FootballArchaeology.com’s Timothy Brown delves into the history of the word and its previous names. The History of the “Doink”: From 1870s Posters to Madden…

History of the Players Picked 18th in the NFL Draft

Join Ed and Darin on Pigskin Dispatch as they explore the significance of the 18th pick in the NFL draft, highlighting its rich NFL…

History of the 19th Overall NFL Draft Picks

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…

History of the 20th Overall NFL Draft Selections

In this exciting episode, we dive into the fascinating world of the NFL Draft, focusing on the legendary players selected at the 20th overall…

Dr. Bill McColl: The Stanford Legend Who Traded Touchdowns for Healing

Can a man truly master the gridiron and the operating room with equal brilliance? For Bill McColl, the answer was a resounding yes. A…

Darin Hayes Bio

Darin L. Hayes hosts the Pigskin Dispatch Podcast (pigskindispatch.com) with over 1500episodes of football history from all levels of the game. This former high…

April 12 Football Fix

History of the 22nd NFL Draft Selections

We are 22 days out from the 2026 NFL Draft, and today we’re diving into the rich NFL history of the 22nd pick! This…

Football History of April 1

From nylon stockings to “undefeated” phantom franchises, April 1st has historically been the gridiron’s favorite day for a fast one. While the sports world…