Skip to comments.
FReeper Canteen ~ Football Facts ~ 8 November 2007
November 7, 2007
| The Coach
Posted on 11/07/2007 5:56:01 PM PST by beachn4fun
FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allied military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.
|
FOOTBALL FACTS ![]( http://images29.fotki.com/v334/photos/2/292835/2872062/FootballPosters-vi.jpg )
![](http://images12.fotki.com/v243/photos/2/292835/2872062/bannerpookline-vi.jpg)
Thanks for joining us once again as we look at some football facts. This time well look at "From a regional to a National sport. From 1930-1958" ![](http://images12.fotki.com/v243/photos/2/292835/2872062/bannerpookline-vi.jpg)
In the early 1930s, the college game continued to grow, particularly in the south, bolstered by fierce rivalries such as the "Third Saturday in October"a rivalry between Alabama and Tennessee. While prior to the mid-1920s most national powers came from the northeast or the midwest, the trend changed when Wallace Wade's 1925 Alabama team won the 1926 Rose Bowl en route to its first national title. Because the South lacked any professional major league sports presence, college football quickly became its most popular spectator sport. ![](http://images12.fotki.com/v243/photos/2/292835/2872062/bannerpookline-vi.jpg)
As it grew beyond its regional affiliations in the 1930s, college football garnered increased national attention. Four new bowl games were created: the Orange Bowl, Sugar Bowl, the Sun Bowl in 1935, and the Cotton Bowl in 1937. ![](http://images12.fotki.com/v243/photos/2/292835/2872062/bannerpookline-vi.jpg)
In 1935, New York City's Downtown Athletic Club awarded the first Heisman Trophy to Chicago halfback Jay Berwanger, who was also the first ever NFL Draft pick in 1936. ![](http://images12.fotki.com/v243/photos/2/292835/2872062/bannerpookline-vi.jpg)
The 1950s saw the rise of yet more dynasties and power programs. Oklahoma, under coach Bud Wilkinson, won three national titles (1950, 1955, 1956) and all ten Big Eight Conference championships in the decade while building a record 47 game winning streak that still stands today.
![](http://images12.fotki.com/v243/photos/2/292835/2872062/bannerpookline-vi.jpg)
Woody Hayes led Ohio State to two national titles, in 1954 and 1957, and dominated the Big Ten conference, winning three Big Ten titlesmore than any other school. ![](http://images12.fotki.com/v243/photos/2/292835/2872062/bannerpookline-vi.jpg)
Nine out of ten Heisman trophy winners in the 1950s were runners. Notre Dame, one of the biggest passing teams of the decade, saw a substantial decline in success; the 1950s were the only decade between 1920 and 1990 when the team did not win at least a share of the national title. Paul Hornung, Notre Dame quarterback, did however win the Heisman in 1956, becoming the only player from a losing team ever to do so.
![](http://images12.fotki.com/v243/photos/2/292835/2872062/bannerpookline-vi.jpg)
(All information found on websites.) ![](http://images30.fotki.com/v434/photos/2/292835/2051547/1882RutgersFootballTeam-vi.jpg)
![](http://images12.fotki.com/v243/photos/2/292835/2872062/bannerpookline-vi.jpg)
![]( http://images9.fotki.com/v178/photos/2/292835/1050316/PWEagleheadFlagvi-vi.jpg)
Remember, the Canteen is a family friendly place. We welcome the military, our allies, and their families.
|
|
TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Free Republic
KEYWORDS: 643; athlete; athletes; athletics; bigten; bowl; cake; cakes; canteen; collegefootball; conference; cottonbowl; entertainment; food; foodie; foodies; football; footballhistory; frcanteen; freepercanteen; freeperkitchen; hb; hbc; hbcake; heismantrophy; history; hummies; hummingbird; hummingbirdcake; hummningbirdcake; humor; nfl; orangebowl; pigskin; recipe; recipecake; recipepost643; recipes; rosebowl; sport; sporthistory; sports; sportshistory; sugarbowl; sunbowl; support; tg; troops; trophy
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 101-120, 121-140, 141-160 ... 721-732 next last
To: GodBlessUSA
Ok
![](http://images19.fotki.com/v27/photos/2/292835/1050316/WOOHOOThe_Knights-vi.gif)
for #s 50 & 100
121
posted on
11/07/2007 6:47:16 PM PST
by
beachn4fun
(With the holidays fast approaching, remember the deployed troops. A care package shows you care.)
To: Mrs.Nooseman; beachn4fun
I need to stop by and look for simple Christmas stockings to take with me on vacation. Gotta fill them and get them mailed to my troops. beachy said there is going to be a HUGE amount of military mail this holiday season. I try to get them all mailed before coming home. And...it is my one time a year to be able to shop at a Dollar Tree!!!
122
posted on
11/07/2007 6:48:25 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: LUV W
Yup, still here, but looking at the clock tells me I must be heading there soon.
(((HUGS)))
Boy, that sure is a big thing of popcorn (drooling)
123
posted on
11/07/2007 6:48:48 PM PST
by
beachn4fun
(With the holidays fast approaching, remember the deployed troops. A care package shows you care.)
To: beachn4fun
124
posted on
11/07/2007 6:49:12 PM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: LUV W
Hi Luv :)
How are you?
Hugs!
125
posted on
11/07/2007 6:50:12 PM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Good for you. Maybe I’ll do something like that. I have a few boxes I have to get together soon and this sounds like a good idea to stick in the boxes.
126
posted on
11/07/2007 6:50:17 PM PST
by
beachn4fun
(With the holidays fast approaching, remember the deployed troops. A care package shows you care.)
To: beachn4fun
I wanted it big enough to share! :D
127
posted on
11/07/2007 6:50:28 PM PST
by
luvie
(Friendship is neither a contest nor a race. What matters is the feeling involved. <3)
To: beachn4fun
Glad to see you too sugar! Made some fried okra tonight...yum!:)
To: GodBlessUSA; beachn4fun; Mrs.Nooseman
Hmmmmmmm, methinks someone's trying for a hat trick!
Ahhhh, but whilst thou succeed?
129
posted on
11/07/2007 6:51:31 PM PST
by
Tanniker Smith
("I got a rock." -- Charlie Brown. "I got Iraq." -- George W. Bush)
To: GodBlessUSA
You know, when you do this to me I have a very hard time getting my self to calm down enough to go to sleep, don’tcha?
d;)
130
posted on
11/07/2007 6:51:47 PM PST
by
beachn4fun
(With the holidays fast approaching, remember the deployed troops. A care package shows you care.)
To: beachn4fun; txradioguy
Cool thread, Beachy!!! My team?:
![](http://images15.fotki.com/v227/photos/2/292835/1813015/CA3FAF58684BC2A79387115510C9FA-vi.gif?1128344706)
![](http://images16.fotki.com/v29/photos/2/292835/1813015/permianlogovi-vi.gif?1161568756)
Odessa Texas
9-0 with one district game left
Midland High mutts..er...Bulldogs :D
131
posted on
11/07/2007 6:52:00 PM PST
by
luvie
(Friendship is neither a contest nor a race. What matters is the feeling involved. <3)
To: LUV W
You are so sweet. I can smell it all the way over here.
hehe
132
posted on
11/07/2007 6:52:38 PM PST
by
beachn4fun
(With the holidays fast approaching, remember the deployed troops. A care package shows you care.)
To: GodBlessUSA; LUV W
Hmmmmmmm, methinks someone's trying for a hat trick!Luv's here? Ahh, GB, forget about that hat trick now!
133
posted on
11/07/2007 6:53:01 PM PST
by
Tanniker Smith
("I got a rock." -- Charlie Brown. "I got Iraq." -- George W. Bush)
To: GodBlessUSA; Mrs.Nooseman; beachn4fun
Are you at it again???
Good thing I am here to level the playing field...I hope! LOL!
134
posted on
11/07/2007 6:53:07 PM PST
by
luvie
(Friendship is neither a contest nor a race. What matters is the feeling involved. <3)
To: GodBlessUSA
![](http://images107.fotki.com/v540/photos/2/292835/1783402/hugstoya-vi.gif?1118693954)
Hiya Gracie...seems I hardly ever get to see you anymore! Hope you & family are well!
To: Tanniker Smith; GodBlessUSA; Mrs.Nooseman
I think someone is trying for the hat trick.
TS, you can’t let that happen!
136
posted on
11/07/2007 6:53:32 PM PST
by
beachn4fun
(With the holidays fast approaching, remember the deployed troops. A care package shows you care.)
To: beachn4fun
Cute! Thanks :)
137
posted on
11/07/2007 6:53:47 PM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: GodBlessUSA
Howdy!!!
((((hugs))))
What are you up to tonight? Hmmmmm?
138
posted on
11/07/2007 6:53:54 PM PST
by
luvie
(Friendship is neither a contest nor a race. What matters is the feeling involved. <3)
To: The Mayor
I have to say that you gave it your best shot and that you gave them a run for their money.
I am proud of you.
God bless you.
139
posted on
11/07/2007 6:54:42 PM PST
by
Mrs.Nooseman
(Proudly supporting our Troops and Allies!!!!)
To: Tanniker Smith; GodBlessUSA
Hee-hee!
We’ll sure try to snatch it away! :D
140
posted on
11/07/2007 6:55:04 PM PST
by
luvie
(Friendship is neither a contest nor a race. What matters is the feeling involved. <3)
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 101-120, 121-140, 141-160 ... 721-732 next last
Disclaimer:
Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual
posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its
management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the
exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson