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FReeper Canteen ~ Football Facts ~ 8 November 2007
November 7, 2007
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Posted on 11/07/2007 5:56:01 PM PST by beachn4fun
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FOOTBALL FACTS ![]( http://images29.fotki.com/v334/photos/2/292835/2872062/FootballPosters-vi.jpg )
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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.
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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.
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(All information found on websites.) ![](http://images30.fotki.com/v434/photos/2/292835/2051547/1882RutgersFootballTeam-vi.jpg)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
It's going OK. We've had some cool night the last few days. it looks like we may get some rain next week.
Chuck's up and at 'em this morning. Just finished playing with Bo.
I'll be letting everyone konow later today what if any updates will be released by Microsoft for Windows. That word should come out later today.
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posted on
11/08/2007 4:02:14 AM PST
by
E.G.C.
To: Tanniker Smith
In your dreams! LOL!
Yeah? So why are you blushing redder than your hair? ROTFLOL
Good morning, TS
Boy, you were in a feisty mood last night. Was it cause you tortured your students extra hard yesterday? I know how that makes you so happy. ;)
442
posted on
11/08/2007 4:03:54 AM PST
by
beachn4fun
(With the holidays fast approaching, remember the deployed troops. A care package shows you care.)
To: LUV W
Awwww....thanks grandma Luvy
443
posted on
11/08/2007 4:05:22 AM PST
by
beachn4fun
(With the holidays fast approaching, remember the deployed troops. A care package shows you care.)
To: Tanniker Smith
444
posted on
11/08/2007 4:05:58 AM PST
by
beachn4fun
(With the holidays fast approaching, remember the deployed troops. A care package shows you care.)
To: HiJinx
found some things I didnt know.Morning, Jinxie. That is a great compliment. It is the reason I did the thread.
445
posted on
11/08/2007 4:08:01 AM PST
by
beachn4fun
(With the holidays fast approaching, remember the deployed troops. A care package shows you care.)
To: Tanniker Smith; LUV W
I guess I’ll snag this one while you sleep.
446
posted on
11/08/2007 4:09:48 AM PST
by
beachn4fun
(With the holidays fast approaching, remember the deployed troops. A care package shows you care.)
To: Tanniker Smith; LUV W
I guess I’ll snag this one while you sleep.
447
posted on
11/08/2007 4:09:49 AM PST
by
beachn4fun
(With the holidays fast approaching, remember the deployed troops. A care package shows you care.)
To: Tanniker Smith; LUV W
I guess I’ll snag this one while you sleep.
448
posted on
11/08/2007 4:09:50 AM PST
by
beachn4fun
(With the holidays fast approaching, remember the deployed troops. A care package shows you care.)
To: Tanniker Smith; LUV W
I guess I’ll snag this one while you sleep.
449
posted on
11/08/2007 4:09:51 AM PST
by
beachn4fun
(With the holidays fast approaching, remember the deployed troops. A care package shows you care.)
To: Tanniker Smith; LUV W
I guess I’ll snag this one while you sleep.
450
posted on
11/08/2007 4:09:51 AM PST
by
beachn4fun
(With the holidays fast approaching, remember the deployed troops. A care package shows you care.)
To: E.G.C.
Good morning and (((HUGS))) EG. I feel like a walking zombie this morning. Some of those Canteers kept me up late last night. I’ll have to have a pot of coffee all to myself. BTW, we’re in the low 30s this morning. I have a feeling I am going to really hate this winter, more than usual!
Besides being cold this morning, whatz happening out your way?
451
posted on
11/08/2007 4:13:27 AM PST
by
beachn4fun
(With the holidays fast approaching, remember the deployed troops. A care package shows you care.)
To: beachn4fun
Good morning, beachn - how are you today? The frost was on the punkin out my way this morning.
452
posted on
11/08/2007 4:18:44 AM PST
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3rd Bn. 5th Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Good morning Ma.{{{HUGS}}}
453
posted on
11/08/2007 4:23:46 AM PST
by
Mrs.Nooseman
(Proudly supporting our Troops and Allies!!!!)
To: E.G.C.
Good morning E.G.C.{{{HUGS}}}
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posted on
11/08/2007 4:24:42 AM PST
by
Mrs.Nooseman
(Proudly supporting our Troops and Allies!!!!)
To: beachn4fun
Good morning Beachy.{{{HUGS}}}
455
posted on
11/08/2007 4:26:04 AM PST
by
Mrs.Nooseman
(Proudly supporting our Troops and Allies!!!!)
To: beachn4fun
456
posted on
11/08/2007 4:26:49 AM PST
by
Mrs.Nooseman
(Proudly supporting our Troops and Allies!!!!)
To: Mrs.Nooseman; beachn4fun
((HUGS))Morning, Mrs. N.
Not much else going on. Awaiting word on possible updates for Windows from Microsoft.
I'll have that info when it comes in.
How's it going, Mrs. N?
457
posted on
11/08/2007 4:30:38 AM PST
by
E.G.C.
To: E.G.C.
I am doing great,despite having to go back to work today.
458
posted on
11/08/2007 4:40:34 AM PST
by
Mrs.Nooseman
(Proudly supporting our Troops and Allies!!!!)
To: Kathy in Alaska; E.G.C.; GodBlessUSA; darkwing104; LUV W; Radix; HiJinx; txradioguy; ...
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TO
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(where our troops, allies and their families can refresh themselves)
Good morning, Everyone. Good morning
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Thank you, oh wait a minute....it was me.....
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DC Metroland weather report ~ Today....A mix of clouds and sun early followed by cloudy skies this afternoon. High 51F. Winds light and variable. ~ Tonight.....Overcast. Low near 35F. Winds light and variable.
Hey, have you noticed that band of snowy looking system moving past Illinois and Ohio, heading this way? Wellllll... I peeked at the Almanac and it says that for the 4th-7th of November...."stormy weather develops over Mid-Atlantic states...early-season snowfall possible..." I am so NOT ready for this. But I do have a nice outfit for it
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You must excuse me while I try to catch up on the posts this morning. Geez, I can't leave some of you alone for a minute without you running up the numbers. I think some of you like to rack up the numbers just to see me throw a tantrum right? But, guess what? I...am....not....going...to...let....it...bother...me. No sireeeeee
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But, you stay right where you are. Don't touch that dial. Don't change that channel. Put down that remote. Don't leave the room. Keep your eyes on your monitor. Cause...............I'll be bock!
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Now remember, the Canteen is
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So, come on in and sit for a while. There's always plenty of coffee, pancakes, conversation, silliness, and plain old BS
REMEMBER THEM ....
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DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM
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(many thanks to wonderful Sonora for the cute smiley woo hoos)
459
posted on
11/08/2007 4:41:30 AM PST
by
beachn4fun
(With the holidays fast approaching, remember the deployed troops. A care package shows you care.)
To: ConorMacNessa
Good morning, CMN
I am doing ok for a walking zombie. LOL. I got out of the Canteen a little late last night. And, as always, I wake up in the middle of the night. Then 0430 comes way too early for the likes of me.
Yeah, I had lots of frost on the car. And, this dang office is cold.
Now, how are you doing?
460
posted on
11/08/2007 4:44:57 AM PST
by
beachn4fun
(With the holidays fast approaching, remember the deployed troops. A care package shows you care.)
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