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College Football Hall of Fame

Dave Brown: The Safety Who Defined Michigan’s “Shutout” Era

Darin Jan 16, 2026
College Football Hall of Fame

Henry Phillips: Sewanee Guard and College Football Hall of Fame Inductee

Darin Jan 16, 2026
College Football Hall of Fame

Dave Brown: The Safety Who Defined Michigan’s “Shutout” Era

Darin Jan 16, 2026
College Football Hall of Fame

Henry Phillips: Sewanee Guard and College Football Hall of Fame Inductee

Darin Jan 16, 2026
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Mark Simoneau: The Record-Breaking Linebacker Who Defined Kansas State Defense

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College Football Hall of Fame

Claude “Monk” Simons: The Tulane Legend Who Sparked the First Sugar Bowl Comeback

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Daily Football History

January 15 Football History

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College Football Hall of Fame

Dave Brown: The Safety Who Defined Michigan’s “Shutout” Era

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College Football Hall of Fame

Henry Phillips: Sewanee Guard and College Football Hall of Fame Inductee

Jan 16, 2026
Uncategorized

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

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College Football Hall of Fame

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