FReeper Canteen ~ Football Facts ~ 8 November 2007

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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.)

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To: beachn4fun; Kathy in Alaska; txradioguy; Diva Betsy Ross; StarCMC; Lady Jag; laurenmarlowe; ...

Good morning to everyone at the Canteen.

461 posted on 11/08/2007 4:45:01 AM PST by Arrowhead1952 (I've been too busy for FR this weekend, because I did the things I refuse to let the invaders do.)

To: Mrs.Nooseman

Good morning and (((HUGS))) Mrs. N.

Gosh, what time is it over there? You early? Or am I late, again?

462 posted on 11/08/2007 4:46:03 AM PST by beachn4fun (With the holidays fast approaching, remember the deployed troops. A care package shows you care.)

To: Arrowhead1952

Good morning, dear

Happy ALMOST friday.

463 posted on 11/08/2007 4:46:52 AM PST by beachn4fun (With the holidays fast approaching, remember the deployed troops. A care package shows you care.)

Good morning Beachy. (((HUGS)))

Yep - Friday and no drill this weekend.

464 posted on 11/08/2007 4:49:00 AM PST by Arrowhead1952 (I've been too busy for FR this weekend, because I did the things I refuse to let the invaders do.)

To: Arrowhead1952

465 posted on 11/08/2007 4:50:15 AM PST by tomkow6 (................BEWARE!!!.........the SAPP............)

466 posted on 11/08/2007 4:54:03 AM PST by E.G.C.

Doing great, thanks. Not much traffic on my way in to the office this morning.

467 posted on 11/08/2007 4:55:50 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

Thanks, Kathy! I wish I could post a pic of my football helmet!

468 posted on 11/08/2007 4:57:30 AM PST by ReleaseTheHounds ("You ask, 'What is our aim?' I can answer in one word: VICTORY - victory - at all costs...")

It’s 5:00 AM.

I don’t know about me being early or you being late.

I think we are right on time.

469 posted on 11/08/2007 5:04:08 AM PST by Mrs.Nooseman (Proudly supporting our Troops and Allies!!!!)

To: Arrowhead1952

Good morning Arrowhead.

470 posted on 11/08/2007 5:04:35 AM PST by Mrs.Nooseman (Proudly supporting our Troops and Allies!!!!)

To: Mrs.Nooseman

Good morning to you too Mrs.Nooseman.

471 posted on 11/08/2007 5:07:05 AM PST by Arrowhead1952 (I've been too busy for FR this weekend, because I did the things I refuse to let the invaders do.)

To: beachn4fun; LUV W

Boy, you were in a feisty mood last night.

Isn't everyone "feisty" when Luv's in the air?

Was it cause you tortured your students extra hard yesterday?
Actually, it's usually torture on me.

I know how that makes you so happy. ;)
NARF!
sorry! but that just sounded like something that Pinky would say on "Pinky and the Brain".

472 posted on 11/08/2007 5:08:01 AM PST by Tanniker Smith ("What're we doing tomorrow night, Brain?""Same thing we do every night. Try to take over the world!")

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

SLEEP? HA!
I was on the bus already! Along with a large Mickey D coffee and 432 other people.

473 posted on 11/08/2007 5:10:33 AM PST by Tanniker Smith ("What're we doing tomorrow night, Brain?""Same thing we do every night. Try to take over the world!")

To: Tanniker Smith; LUV W

Ok you

PUT DOWN THAT large Mickey D coffee AND BACK AWAY! NOW!

LOL

474 posted on 11/08/2007 5:17:46 AM PST by beachn4fun (With the holidays fast approaching, remember the deployed troops. A care package shows you care.)

To: Mrs.Nooseman

I think we are right on time.

Whew! That's good. I don't know which way is up this morning.

475 posted on 11/08/2007 5:19:20 AM PST by beachn4fun (With the holidays fast approaching, remember the deployed troops. A care package shows you care.)

PUT DOWN THAT large Mickey D coffee AND BACK AWAY! NOW!

Buy your own!

:oP
"Are you pondering what I'm pondering, Pinky?"

476 posted on 11/08/2007 5:20:19 AM PST by Tanniker Smith ("What're we doing tomorrow night, Brain?""Same thing we do every night. Try to take over the world!")

To: ReleaseTheHounds

Can I claim a little football history notereity for having played in the 100 Anniversary of the First College Football game?

Good morning, ReleaseTheHounds. This is the Canteen.....you are allowed to claim a little notoriety. And, woo hoo, on that!

477 posted on 11/08/2007 5:21:57 AM PST by beachn4fun (With the holidays fast approaching, remember the deployed troops. A care package shows you care.)

To: Tanniker Smith

"Are you pondering what I'm pondering, Pinky?"

NOPE!

478 posted on 11/08/2007 5:24:42 AM PST by beachn4fun (With the holidays fast approaching, remember the deployed troops. A care package shows you care.)

LOL.

I have mornigs like that.

479 posted on 11/08/2007 5:32:17 AM PST by Mrs.Nooseman (Proudly supporting our Troops and Allies!!!!)

To: LUV W; Radix

There’s a show on tv called, “Friday Night Lights” that is about Texas football games.

I only watched a few episodes but it shows how BIG (serious) football is in Texas. And, I thought it was all about oil (said tongue-n-cheek)

480 posted on 11/08/2007 5:32:21 AM PST by beachn4fun (With the holidays fast approaching, remember the deployed troops. A care package shows you care.)

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