FReeper Canteen ~ Football Facts ~ 8 November 2007

November 7, 2007 | The Coach

[beachn4fun]

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

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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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[E.G.C.]

Folks, I now have the latest from microsoft on the updates next week.

Next week, Microsoft will release 4 critical and 2 important updates for Windows.

Some of the updates will require a restart.

The affected software includes Windows, Outlook Express, Windows Mail, Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer.

Watch for these updates next week.

[beachn4fun]

Thanks, EG

I don’t use Windows or IE, so I don’t have to worry.

I will check my MAC updates though.

[beachn4fun]

Oh, I know you're about as upset as GB is (NOT) that I didn't get my hat trick. Y'all are being so mean to me.

[beachn4fun]

Overpopulation of Nerds

This truck driver hauling a tractor-trailer load of computers stops for a beer. As he approaches the bar he sees a big sign on the door saying "Nerds Not Allowed - Enter At Your Own Risk!" He goes in and sits down. The bartender comes over to him, sniffs, says, "You smell kind of nerdy. What do you do for a living?" The truck driver says, "I drive a truck, and the smell is just from the computers I am hauling." The bartender says, "Okay, truck drivers are not nerds." and serves him a beer. As he is sipping his beer, a skinny guy walks in with tape around his glasses, a pocket protector with twelve kinds of pens and pencils, and a belt at least a foot too long. The bartender, without saying a word, pulls out a shotgun and blows the guy away. The truck driver said, totally shocked, "Why did you do that?" The bartender said, "Not to worry, the nerds are overpopulating Silicon Valley and are in season now. You don't even need a license." The truck driver finishes his beer, gets back in his truck, and heads back onto the freeway. Suddenly he veers to avoid an accident, and the load shifts. The back door breaks open and computers spill out all over the freeway. He jumps out and sees a crowd already forming, grabbing up the computers. They are all engineers, accountants and programmers wearing the nerdiest clothes he has ever seen. He can't let them steal his whole load. So, remembering what happened in the bar, he pulls out his gun and starts blasting away, felling several of them instantly. A highway patrol officer comes zooming up and jumps out of the car screaming at him to stop. The truck driver said, "What's wrong? I thought nerds were in season." "Well, sure," said the patrolman. "But you can't bait 'em."

[beachn4fun]

[Kathy in Alaska]

An oldie, but goody.......

The Bathtub Test

During a visit to the mental asylum, a visitor asked the Director how
do you determine whether or not a patient should be institutionalized.

“Well,” said the Director, “we fill up a bathtub, then we offer a
teaspoon, a teacup and a bucket to the patient and ask him or her to
empty the bathtub.”

“Oh, I understand,” said the visitor. “A normal person would use the
bucket because it’s bigger than the spoon or the teacup.”

“No.” said the Director, “A normal person would pull the plug. Do you
want a bed near the window?”

[luvie]

Awwwwwwww...poor baby! *snicker*

See ya later...it’s Wattsburger time! :D

[GodBlessUSA]

[beachn4fun]

Enjoy that Wattsburger.

I’m going to try some chinese takeout tonight!

[GodBlessUSA]

This is so cute!!

[beachn4fun]

LOL

[HiJinx]

some chinese takeout

Worked for us, last night. Nana went shopping for baby shower gifts, and had no desire to cook. We'll probably start doing that more often as Christmas nears...

[AZamericonnie]

Trying to be here anyway! :) *Hugs*

[AZamericonnie]

A very good afternoon to you! Busy busy today.....*Hugs*

[beachn4fun]

I’m hoping Mr. Beachy will be in the mood for chinese takeout. I’m with you on going it more as the holidays get near.

[AZamericonnie]

A heartwarming story indeed! Hope all is well with you! *Hugs*

[beachn4fun]

HUGS back atcha

[AZamericonnie]

Good afternoon Ms. B~....hope the temps have warmed up a bit your way! *Hugs*

[Kathy in Alaska]

Oh my gosh.....what a cutie, and she knows our anticipation! LOL!
You must have had a wonderful shopping trip.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Just arrived in email.....

A game warden was driving down the road when he came upon a young boy carrying a wild turkey under his arm.

He stopped and asked the boy, ‘’Where did you get that turkey?’’

The boy replied, “What turkey?”

The game warden said, ‘’That turkey you’re carrying under your arm.’’

The boy look down and said, ‘’Well, lookee here, a turkey done roosted under my arm!’’

The game warden said, ‘’Now look, you know turkey season is closed, so what ever you do to that turkey, I’m going to do to you. If you break his leg, I’m gonna break your leg. If you break his wing, I’ll break your arm. Whatever you do to him, I’ll do to you. So, what are you gonna do with him?’’

The little boy said, ‘’I guess I’ll just kiss his a$$ and let him go!’’