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 Football Season of 1912
Football History | The Football Season of 1912
The 1922 Rose Bowl
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The Football Season of 1912
The 1912 college football season marked a turning point in the sport's history. This year saw the introduction of several key rule changes designed to increase scoring and make the game more exciting for fans. The number of downs to gain ten yards was increased from three to four, the value of a touchdown was upped from five to six points, and the playing field dimensions were reduced to create a more condensed playing area. These changes laid the groundwork for the high-scoring, fast-paced game we know today.
While there wasn't a contemporaneous system for determining a national champion, the 1912 season saw several strong contenders emerge. Harvard, known for their stifling defense, was widely recognized as the top team. However, schools like Penn State, with their dominant shutouts, and Vanderbilt, boasting a high-powered offense, also made strong cases for the title. This season showcased the growing national reach of college football, with regional powerhouses vying for national recognition and exciting fans across the country.
While there wasn't a contemporaneous system for determining a national champion, the 1912 season saw several strong contenders emerge. Harvard, known for their stifling defense, was widely recognized as the top team. However, schools like Penn State, with their dominant shutouts, and Vanderbilt, boasting a high-powered offense, also made strong cases for the title. This season showcased the growing national reach of college football, with regional powerhouses vying for national recognition and exciting fans across the country.
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Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer
We invite you to take a ride through 1920's sports history in the audio drama that takes the listener through the sounds and legendary events of the era through the eyes of a young newspaper journalist. You will feel like you were there!
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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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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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