The game of American football is filled with strategy, legendary figures, great teams, and amazing events that have created euphoria in fandom. We celebrate the game and its people. Here are some items of interest that capture the spirit of the gridiron.
The 1980 Cougar Comeback in the Miracle...
Football History | The 1980 Cougar Comeback in the Miracle Bowl
The 1922 Rose Bowl
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The 1980 Cougar Comeback in the Miracle Bowl
Jim McMahon engineers an amazing comeback to beat SMU 46-45 in the 1980 Holiday Bowl. For hundreds of live college football games, sign up for XXL at CSTV.com — www.youtube.com
**Football Flashback:** December 19, 1980, the Holiday Bowl in San Diego witnessed an epic clash between the SMU Mustangs and the BYU Cougars. Fueled by the explosive "Pony Express" backfield of Craig James and Eric Dickerson, the Mustangs raced out to a commanding 45-25 lead with just over three minutes remaining. Victory seemed assured.
However, the Cougars, led by the charismatic quarterback Jim McMahon, refused to surrender. BYU scored quickly, recovered an onside kick, and then blocked a punt to ignite a furious comeback. With time dwindling, the Cougars faced a daunting challenge: trailing 45-39 with the ball on the SMU 41-yard line. In a desperate gamble, McMahon launched a Hail Mary pass towards the end zone. Miraculously, the ball found its mark, landing in the waiting arms of tight end Clay Brown. The ensuing extra point proved to be the difference, as BYU completed an astonishing comeback, securing a 46-45 victory in one of the most dramatic finishes in bowl game history.
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Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer
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Gridiron Legacy: Pro Football's Missing Origin Story
Author Gregg Ficery tells the story of the beginnings of Pro Football through the pro football career of his Great Grandfather, Bob Shiring
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Sports History Network
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Sports Jersey Dispatch
If you like remembering players of the NFL by their numbers then you may also enjoy going uniform number by number in other team sports as well. We have it for you on our other website in baseball, basketball, hockey and more on the Sports Jersey Dispatch.
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Bears versus Cardinals: The NFL's Oldest Rivalry
Author Joe Ziemba the master historian of football in Chicago has released another beauty. It is titled Bears versus Cardinals: The NFL's Oldest Rivalry.
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