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May 09 | Football history and related events that occurred in the month of June
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"May 9th in Football History: Coaching Legends, College Stars, and NFL Connections"

May 9th marks a significant date in football history, connecting the eras of legendary coaching and standout collegiate careers. Fielding H. Yost, a name synonymous with early football innovation, notably spent a season coaching the Kansas Jayhawks. His impact on the game, characterized by a fast-paced offense, laid the groundwork for many modern strategies.  
This date also celebrates the birth of Brad Budde, a dominant offensive lineman who achieved stardom at USC, earning All-American honors and the Lombardi Award. His collegiate success paved the way for a professional career with the Kansas City Chiefs, continuing a family legacy in the NFL. Budde's career exemplifies the journey from college greatness to the professional level.   While the direct football connection of a "Leland Jordan" to the Stanford Cardinal remains unclear based on available information, the legacy of Leland Stanford, the university's founder, is intrinsically linked to the institution's athletic programs. The overarching theme of May 9th in football history highlights the interwoven stories of influential coaches like Yost and impactful players such as Budde, each contributing to the sport's rich narrative...
Football History

"Gridiron Program on Hold"

Last updated 📅 2025-05-08
The May 9, 1917, Minneapolis Journal reported that intramural sports were suspended on the University of Minnesota campus and that Intercollegiate football was suspended for the duration of the World War. Coaches were being used to work on classroom teaching. Many of the athletes were in the service going off to war.
"Sports were off center stage in Minnesota, the wholesale enlistment of athletes," said a prominent Professor and the Intramural Sports Committee chairman. That makes every maintenance of intramural sports this spring practically impossible...
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"Coach Yost's Hurry Up Jayhawks?"

Last updated 📅 2025-05-08
The Newspapers.com Football History Headline of the Day comes from the Lawrence Daily Journal on May 8, 1900. "President Jordan of Leland Stanford Gives his Opinion of the Coach."  
The article explains that the first person to offer an opinion of the hiring of Coach Yost publicly was none other than Stanford's President of the day, Dr. Jordan. Jordan explained that the hiring was a bit of a surprise to him as well as the Cardinal fans because he came from what the article described as a secondary school of Kansas University...
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"Brad Budde College Football Star"

Last updated 📅 2024-05-09
Brad Budde wasn't the flashiest player, but his impact on the gridiron was undeniable. This post explores the career of this under-the-radar linebacker, uncovering his impressive stats, clutch plays, and the reasons why he deserves recognition as a true football legend. Get ready to learn about a hidden gem who quietly dominated the game!
Born May 9, 1958, in Detroit, Michigan, was Brad Budde the dominant guard from the USC Trojans. Budde was a starter at offensive guard for Southern California for four seasons, 1976-1979. He stood 6-5, weighed 253, and was a lead blocker in the famous formation called "Student Body Right" which was so successful that in his senior year this play averaged 8 yards each time it was run...

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