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February 14 Football Fix

Bumper The Play Stands Pigskin Dispatch

Another of our 2023 podcast segment bumpers to fill the “dead air” gaps that may occur.

Mark Simoneau: The Record-Breaking Linebacker Who Defined Kansas State Defense

Some players are born with a nose for the football, and Mark Simoneau was undeniably one of them. Hailing from Phillipsburg, Kansas, he grew…

The Improbable Victory: DeSean Jackson and the “Miracle at the New Meadowlands”

When the New York Giants took a commanding 31-10 lead over the Philadelphia Eagles with just over seven minutes remaining on December 19, 2010,…

The Birth of the Title Game: Bears Edge Giants in the Controversial 1933 NFL Championship

Before the Super Bowl, before the playoffs, there was the thrilling, winner-take-all 1933 NFL Championship—the first official title game in NFL History. On December…

American Football History Timelines For Every Day of the Year

The gridiron game is not limited to the fall football season; the calendar pages are filled with events, transactions, and significant birthdays year-round. Our…

The Pigskin Dispatch Vault: Your Ultimate Index to American Football History

Welcome to the Pigskin Dispatch Vault, your definitive index for all things related to American football history! Whether you are seeking the earliest origins…

The Architect of Modern Football: How Paul Tagliabue Transformed the NFL

When Paul Tagliabue took the helm, the National Football League was a collection of regional teams struggling with labor disputes and outdated facilities. He…

The 21-Point Comeback That Ended in a National Championship Nightmare

November 20, 1993. Just one week after defeating the mighty No. 2 Florida State Seminoles in a legendary “Game of the Century,” the No.…

💥 The Game That Changed Everything: Reliving the 1993 “Game of the Century” and the Birth of College GameDay

What happens when the two best teams in the nation clash in a legendary venue, delivering a game for the ages, and setting the…