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Football History | The History of Football Rules on Pass Interference

Football History | The games are similar and R.C. Christiansen shares how they each influenced one another to get to where we are today.

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A look back at some of the early coaching clinics and educational venues for football coaches

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Peter Oltchick is the co-author (with beloved longtime New York Daily News journalist Bill Bell) of Football for Fun: The Story of Coach Stewart “Fergie” Ferguson. Tom Flynn (Dan Rather Reports, CBS News) writes: “Fergie, the football coach, is an All-American character. The book is a rollicking fun read.” Peter has written for the online magazine Suite101 and is the author of Clean Clara, a children’s picture book celebrating friendship. He loves to visit schools for customized classroom and library programs and still loves Wordle.

Peter is an accomplished marketing and business development thought leader, an advocate of a positive, inclusive youth sports culture, and would welcome a shot to compete in a Connect 4 championship down the road. He is an alum of Colgate University and Columbia University Business School, and lives in New York City with his wife and two children.

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A football Archaeology salute to the team of the Butte Football Club Miners.

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The story of the legendary 1967 NFC Championship Game

Author Rich Shmelter reveals how the history of the City of Angels and the gridiron grew up and matured together.

The National Football Foundation or better known as NFF, is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and developing amateur American football on all levels throughout the United States. They aim to:
Support amateur football: This includes providing resources and funding to local youth leagues, high school programs, and college teams.
Develop leadership: They emphasize the importance of sportsmanship, teamwork, and competitive spirit in young athletes, fostering valuable skills beyond the field.
Recognize excellence: The NFF honors outstanding players, coaches, and contributors to the sport through awards and recognition programs.
Preserve history: They maintain the College Football Hall of Fame, celebrating the legends and traditions that have shaped the sport.
Promote academic achievement: The NFF emphasizes the importance of education for athletes, encouraging them to excel in academics alongside their athletic pursuits.
Overall, the National Football Foundation plays a crucial role in fostering the growth and appreciation of amateur football while also promoting essential values among young athletes.

Gridiron historian and author R C Christiansen joins us in the celebration of Rose Bowl history to discuss the 1962 game between UCLA and Minnesota.

A close game decided by the infamous Wrong Way Riegels play, has lived on in infamy.