FReeper Canteen ~ Football Facts ~ 8 November 2007

November 7, 2007 | The Coach

[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

Thanks for joining us once again as we look at some football facts. This time we’ll look at "From a regional to a National sport. From 1930-1958"

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.

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.

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.

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.

Woody Hayes led Ohio State to two national titles, in 1954 and 1957, and dominated the Big Ten conference, winning three Big Ten titles—more than any other school.

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.

(All information found on websites.)

Remember, the Canteen is a family friendly place. We welcome the military, our allies, and their families.

[E.G.C.]

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.

[beachn4fun]

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. ;)

[beachn4fun]

Awwww....thanks grandma Luvy

[beachn4fun]

ROTFLOL

[beachn4fun]

found some things I didn’t know.

Morning, Jinxie. That is a great compliment. It is the reason I did the thread.

[beachn4fun]

I guess I’ll snag this one while you sleep.

[beachn4fun]

I guess I’ll snag this one while you sleep.

[beachn4fun]

I guess I’ll snag this one while you sleep.

[beachn4fun]

I guess I’ll snag this one while you sleep.

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I guess I’ll snag this one while you sleep.

[beachn4fun]

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?

[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning, beachn - how are you today? The frost was on the punkin out my way this morning.

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Good morning Ma.{{{HUGS}}}

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Good morning E.G.C.{{{HUGS}}}

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Good morning Beachy.{{{HUGS}}}

[Mrs.Nooseman]

WooHoo!!!!

[E.G.C.]

((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?

[Mrs.Nooseman]

I am doing great,despite having to go back to work today.

[beachn4fun]

TO

(where our troops, allies and their families can refresh themselves)

Good morning, Everyone. Good morning

Thank you, oh wait a minute....it was me.....

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

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

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!

Now remember, the Canteen is

So, come on in and sit for a while. There's always plenty of coffee, pancakes, conversation, silliness, and plain old BS

REMEMBER THEM ....

DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM

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.

(many thanks to wonderful Sonora for the cute smiley woo hoos)

[beachn4fun]

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?