History of College Football
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The History of College Football, a NCAA gridiron memory lane. From Heisman winners to National Champions, all-time teams, players and their record setting performances, streaks and scores, we strive to remember. Teams that formed our memories, the rivalries that ensued. The coaches instrumental in shaping the game that is now the ACC, AAC, Big 12, Big Ten, Conference USA, Independents, Mid-American, Mountain West, Pac 12, SEC, Sun Belt, HBCU football, the Ivy League, this site is dedicated to saying thank you to you all. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jay-abramson/support
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Episode 117 - San Jose Spartans' football history
October 22, 2021 08:00 - 7 minutes - 7.21 MBToday, we discuss the college football history of the San Jose State Spartans. This program had its heyday in the 1930s. One coach who engineered one of the greatest turn arounds in college football history, one Game of the Year, two defensive led upsets over two No. 10 teams, one controversial loss, one ill-timed fumble, one undefeated team, one No. 19 ranking, one undefeated untied team, one stellar middle linebacker, one stellar quarterback, one in-state rival, one 0.500 season despite of...
Episode 116 - New Mexico State Aggies' football history
October 18, 2021 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.3 MBToday, we discuss the college football history of the New Mexico State Aggies. This program has endured a long bowl drought and a first half barrage for the ages, yet in the early 1900s, fielded many remarkable teams. One coach who took the Aggies to consecutive Sun Bowl wins, one coach with five undefeated teams, one come from behind victory to secure a perfect season, one great defensive effort to secure a stunning upset, one OT to end to a prolonged bowl drought, one ill-timed fumble on t...
Episode 115 - Appalachian State Mountaineers' football history
October 15, 2021 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBToday, we discuss the college football history of the Appalachian State Mountaineers. Throughout their history, this program has proven to be a winner at all levels. Three consecutive National Championships, one coach who took them to that Promised Land, one of the greatest upsets – if not the greatest – in the history of college football, one comeback to propel the program into the final AP Poll, one upset to derail an undefeated-untied season, two upsets to derail national championships, t...
Episode 114 - Arizona Wildcats' football history
October 11, 2021 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.5 MBToday, we discuss the college football history of the Arizona Wildcats. This program has a propensity to be spectacular. One coach with a perfect record, one stunning upset over a Number 1 team, one Desert Swarm, one summersault, one ill-timed penalty to secure a stunning loss, one well-timed penalty to secure a stunning tie, two 5-0 seasons, one exceptional well-balanced team, one fierce linebacker, one record setting running back, one immovable force in the middle, one in-state rival, one ...
Episode 113 - Kansas Jayhawks' football history
October 08, 2021 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.32 MBToday, we discuss the college football history of the Kansas Jayhawks. One 18-game winning streak, one Kansas Comet, one unbelievable upset, one loss where time just expired, two rivals, one in-state and one on the border, one heart rendering tragedy, one difficult 67-year stretch and of course, one imaginary bird. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jay-abramson/support
Episode 112 - Western Michigan Broncos' football history
October 04, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBToday, we discuss the college football history of the Western Michigan Broncos. From 1909 to 1926, this program was a powerhouse. One coach with a near perfect record, one coach with three undefeated-untied teams, one mantra of row the boat, one last second interception to secure one of the greatest seasons in college football history, one blocked punt and one missed extra point away from consecutive perfect seasons, one close loss to derail a three-year dynasty, one tight end to derail a pe...
Episode 111 - Eastern Michigan Eagles' football history
October 01, 2021 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.57 MBToday, we discuss the college football history of the Eastern Michigan Eagles. This program was one win away from an iconic dynasty in 1920s. One coach with a long-time track record of sustained success, one of the greatest upsets in bowl history, one quarterback who lined up in the receiver position with great success, one stunning loss to derail a potential dynasty, five stellar teams, one undefeated untied season led by a suffocating defense, one running back who led the program in rushin...
Episode 110 - Mississippi State Bulldogs' football history
September 27, 2021 08:00 - 9 minutes - 9.03 MBToday, we discuss the college football history of the Mississippi State Bulldogs. This program has a collection of legendary coaches that only a few program can equal. One stunning upset that diffused the wishbone by the inventor of the wishbone, one upset of a powerhouse, one Number One ranking diffused by a stunning upset, two stunning upsets to an in-state rival, one tie away from a perfect season, one quarterback who owns 38 school records, one in-state rival, one tough three-season stre...
Episode 109 - Indiana Hoosiers' football history
September 24, 2021 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.95 MBToday, we discuss the college football history of the Indiana Hoosiers. This program goes way back in the annals of college football; it is the eighth oldest Division 1 team out of 130. Two exceptional defensive minded coaches before 1905, one stunning upset to propel their lone Rose Bowl berth, one last second field goal, one furious comeback, one stunning Rose Bowl loss, one stunning tie to derail an undefeated-untied season, one group of Cardiac kids, one record setting running back, one ...
Episode 108 - Wake Forest Demon Deacons' football history
September 20, 2021 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.43 MBToday, we discuss the college football history of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. With an enrollment of 7500, the program has managed to compete with the big boys. One coach that placed Wake Forest in the national limelight, one coach without a loss in his first two seasons, one great three-year stretch, one upset of a Number 4 ranked team, one stunning comeback, one painful Orange Bowl loss, one long awaited ACC championship, one heartbreaking tragedy, one 60-minute player, two standout quar...
Episode 107 - Cincinnati Bearcats' football history
September 17, 2021 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.22 MBToday, we discuss the college football history of the Cincinnati Bearcats. This program, dating back to 1885, has a long and storied history. One legendary coach with an outstanding four-year stretch, one coach that led the program to both the Sugar Bowl and the Orange Bowl, one coach that made the Bearcats a mainstay in the final AP Poll, one quick scoring explosion to secure a stunning upset, one tough Sugar Bowl outing to derail a perfect season, one four-year stretch of excellence spanni...
Episode 106 - Guest: Author Lisa Kelly discusses her upcoming book, Domer Dishes: Inside the Lives and Kitchens of Your Fighting Irish Gridiron Greats.
September 13, 2021 08:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBGuest: author Lisa Kelly discusses her upcoming book, Domer Dishes: Inside the Lives and Kitchens of Your Fighting Irish Gridiron Greats, featuring recipes from Notre Dame greats - past players, coaches and leprechauns. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jay-abramson/support
Episode 105 - Duke Blue Devils' football history
September 10, 2021 08:00 - 8 minutes - 7.75 MBToday, we discuss the college football history of the Duke Blue Devils. This program had moments of greatness that few programs can aspire to. One legendary coach, one stunning win in the snow, one defensive game for the ages, forty seconds away from being hailed as the GOAT, one do-it-all half back, one team with four Hall of Famers, one in-state rival, one Rose Bowl not held in Pasadena, six interceptions and, of course, one Blue Devil. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spoti...
Episode 104 - Guest: Sportscaster Mike McCoy discusses the upcoming 2021 Miami Hurricane season, coach Schnellenberger and counts down the 5 greatest teams in Miami Hurricane football history.
September 06, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBGuest: Sportscaster Mike McCoy discusses the upcoming 2021 Miami Hurricane season, delivers a tribute to coach Howard Schnellenberger and counts down the 5 greatest teams in Miami Hurricane football history. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jay-abramson/support
Episode 103 - Virginia Tech Hokies' football history
September 03, 2021 08:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBToday, we discuss the college football history of the Virginia Tech Hokies. This program has endured a series of high and lows. One legendary coach, one coach with sustained excellence, one red shirt freshman kicker to secure an upset, one last minute drive to keep a perfect season alive, one electrifying quarterback to propel an upset, one goal line stand, one sensational kickoff return that was not enough, one fourth quarter collapse to derail a national championship, one fourth quarter co...
Episode 102 - Guest: Chris Willis, Head of Research Library at NFL Films discusses his upcoming book on Bronko Nagurski
August 30, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBToday we have a special guest, Chris Willis, Head of Research Library at NFL Films and accomplished author, to discuss his work at NFL Films and his upcoming book on Bronko Nagurski. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jay-abramson/support
Episode 101 - Special Guest: Phil Steele, author of the best-selling college football preseason magazine, College Football Preview.
August 27, 2021 08:00 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBSpecial Guest: Phil Steele, author of the best-selling college football preseason magazine, College Football Preview, discusses what led him to the creation of his magazine, the accuracy of its predictions, his most proud predictions over last season and the last 23 years, and some college football history. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jay-abramson/support
Episode 100 - Georgia Tech 222 Cumberland 0: The play by play reenactment of the game played on Oct 7, 1916
August 23, 2021 08:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBToday, on this, our 100th Episode, we offer a play by play reenactment of the game played on Oct. 7, 1916 at Grant Field in Atlanta, Georgia. The day when Georgia Tech defeated Cumberland 222 – 0. This play by play is adapted from the play by play account published by the Atlanta Journal Constitution. Only minor adaptions were made. This is different than our podcast on Episode 24 where in that episode we discussed what led up to this historic game and its aftermath. This is a play by play o...
Episode 99 - Special Guest: Octavias McKoy. On Oct 26, 2013, Western Connecticut State Colonials’ HB Octavias McKoy set an NCAA single-game rushing record, rushing for 455-yds.
August 20, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBSpecial Guest: Octavias McKoy. On Oct 26, 2013, Western Connecticut State Colonials’ HB Octavias McKoy set an NCAA single-game rushing record, rushing for 455-yds in a 55-35 defeat of the Worcester State Lancers. To clarify, in the history of college football, on any level, Div I, II or III, this was the most yards ever rushed by a single player in any game. Mr. McKoy discusses that record setting game, his inspirational work now and some college football history. --- Support this podcast...
Episode 98 - Fresno State Bulldogs' football history
August 16, 2021 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBToday, we discuss the college football history of the Fresno State Bulldogs. This program has seen moments of greatness and meltdowns. One coach who brought the program into national prominence, one coach who led a powerhouse in the late ‘30s and early ‘40s, one coach who would play anybody, anytime, anywhere, one win over the No. 10 team in the nation, one win over a legendary program, one loss that derailed their high scoring offense, one collapse to derail a perfect season, one loss in th...
Episode 97 - Boise State Broncos' football history
August 13, 2021 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBToday, we discuss the college football history of the Boise State Broncos. This program has maintained the highest level of success at all levels, first as a junior college, then as a Division I-AA school and finally as a Division I-A school. Two National Championships, one in the Small College Division and one in Division I-AA, one coach to bring Boise State into the Top Ten on a regular basis, one exceptional coach when the program was a Junior College, two stalwart coaches to win over 75...
Episode 96 - UTEP Miners' football history
August 09, 2021 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.64 MBToday, we discuss the college football history of the UTEP Miners. This program has a bizarre history, with singular stories of both rags and riches. One coach with statistically-speaking four of the five best seasons in program history, one coach who developed a passing machine, one “Turning Point”, one stunning loss to derail an undefeated untied season, one offensive meltdown to derail an undefeated season, one powerhouse in the ‘30s, one passing explosion in the ‘60s, one offensive machi...
Episode 95 - San Diego State Aztecs' football history
August 06, 2021 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.59 MBToday, we discuss the college football history of the San Diego State Aztecs. This program has history of offensive fireworks. Three consecutive NCAA Small College National Championships, one Air Coryell passing attack, one string of bowl berths, one last minute 86-yard drive to secure a win, one win to take down a No. 1 team and catapult to No. 1, one stunning win over a legendary coach, one loss to derail what would have been the greatest unbeaten streak in NCAA history, six exceptional te...
Episode 94 - Colorado State Rams' football history
August 02, 2021 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.62 MBToday, we discuss the college football history of the Colorado State Rams. This program, back in the day when it was called Colorado A&M, saw great success. One coach who turned the program around, one 77-yard fumble return to secure a stunning upset, one trick play to end all trick plays, one iconic run to secure an upset, one last minute collapse, one stunning tie to end an offensive drought, five dominant teams, one undefeated untied juggernaut, one anchor of a vaunted line, one exception...
Episode 93 - Rice Owls' football history
July 30, 2021 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.44 MBToday, we discuss the college football history of the Rice Owls. This program has had sudden singular moments on both ends of the spectrum, of both success and disappointment. One long time successful coach, one defeat of a legendary coach, one Cotton Bowl win to propel to No. 5 in the nation, one upset to end 28 years of frustration, one 2 minute 16 second collapse to derail an upset bid, one close loss to derail an undefeated, untied season, two vaunted defenses, one Hall of Fame guard, on...
Episode 92 - Special Guest: Coach Kevin McDonough, Assistant Coach Cornell Big Red.
July 26, 2021 08:00 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBToday we have a special guest, Coach Kevin McDonough, Assistant Coach Cornell Big Red, & host of @FilmHistoric, to discuss Cornell Big Red football, past & present. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jay-abramson/support
Episode 91 - Marshall Thundering Herd's football history
July 23, 2021 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBToday, we discuss the college football history of the Marshall Thundering Herd. Few, if any programs, in the annals of college football history, have endured more extreme highs and lows than this program. Two National Championships in Div I-AA, four times national runner up, one perfect coach, two championship coaches, one stunning upset, one conference championship won in a blizzard, one ‘Tower Pass’, one vaunted defense, three perfect teams, one one-man wrecking crew, one record setting re...
Episode 90 - Air Force Falcons' football history
July 19, 2021 08:00 - 8 minutes - 8.2 MBToday, we discuss the college football history of the Air Force Falcons. This high-flying program proved they could pound it on the ground as well. One legendary coach, one stunning upset as a 21-pt underdog, one stunning loss to derail dreams of a national championship, one stunning loss amid an interception barrage, one stunning tie as the new kid on the block, one near perfect season, one undefeated season, one accomplished Outland Trophy winner, one receiver who rewrote the program’s rec...
Episode 89 - Northern Illinois Huskies' football history
July 16, 2021 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.77 MBToday, we discuss the college football history of the Northern Illinois Huskies. This program has history of extreme performances, on both ends of the spectrum. One National Championship in the Small College Division, one coach who led the Huskies into national prominence, one coach who led the Huskies through four decades, one coach who led the Huskies to a National Championship, one game to secure an undefeated untied National Championship, one high scoring affair, one collapse to secure a...
Episode 88 - Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns' football history
July 12, 2021 08:00 - 8 minutes - 7.74 MBToday, we discuss the college football history of the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns. This program has a flare for the incongruous, the anomaly. One tough no-nonsense coach, one coach with a great three-year stretch, one upset over a Top 25 team, one heartbreaking collapse, one undefeated, untied team, one undefeated team that avenged their lone tie, one record setting QB, one player who was a bit of an anomaly, one stellar quarterback, one in-state rival, one of the weirdest seasons in c...
Episode 87 - Colorado Buffaloes' football history
July 09, 2021 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.27 MBToday, we discuss the college football history of the Colorado Buffaloes. This program has been involved in some of the most stunning games in college football history. One National Championship, one Heisman winner, one Supreme Court Justice, two legendary coaches, one 21-game winning streak, one timely clipping penalty, one fifth down, one ‘Miracle at the Big House’, one ill-fated 9-minute drive, one stunner in the Cotton Bowl, one rough beginning, one tough opponent, and of course, Ralphie...
Episode 86 - Special Guest: Dr. Clayton Trutor, Editor, Down the Drive, freelance writer and Author of Loserville, How Professional Sports Remade Atlanta and How Atlanta Remade Professional Sports.
July 05, 2021 08:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBToday we have a special guest, Dr. Clayton Trutor, Editor, Down the Drive, freelance writer and Author of Loserville, How Professional Sports Remade Atlanta and How Atlanta Remade Professional Sports. Dr. Clayton discusses his new book, and some history of college football, both throughout Georgia and nationwide. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jay-abramson/support
Episode 85 - Temple Owls' football history
July 02, 2021 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.69 MBToday, we discuss the college football history of the Temple Owls. In the 20th century, this program had its share near greatness. One coach who transformed the program from losing seasons to winning seasons, one legendary coach, one coach who ended a long bowl drought, one coach who in consecutive seasons propelled the program into the Top 20 in the final AP Poll, one goal line stand to secure one of the greatest upsets in college football history, one offensive explosion, one Instant Class...
Episode 84 - Oklahoma Sooners' Football History - Long Version
June 28, 2021 08:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBToday, we discuss the college football history of the Oklahoma Sooners. This is the long version. Oklahoma Sooners college football history is synonymous with dynasties, national championships, Heisman Trophy winners, epic games and all-time great players. Seven national championships, seven Heisman Trophy winners, three legendary coaches, one defensive led upset in the Orange Bowl to propel a national championship, one Game of the Century, one loss that derailed the longest winning streak i...
Episode 83 - Arkansas Razorbacks' football history
June 25, 2021 08:00 - 9 minutes - 9.13 MBToday, we discuss the college football history of the Arkansas Razorbacks. This program has history imprinted all over it. One National Championship on the back of a stunning win, one stunning upset delivered by a depleted cast, one stunning loss in the Game of the Century, one post-game that was sheer pandemonium, two classic one-point wins, one team with a historic cast of winners, one historical oddity, 25 Little Pigs, one trick play, and of course, one Russian boar, an honorary Razorback...
Episode 82 - Maryland Terrapins' football history
June 21, 2021 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.96 MBToday, we discuss the college football history of the Maryland Terrapins. This program had it's heyday in the early 1950s, and they were a force to be reckoned with. One National Championship, one dynasty, one coach who brought a devastating Split-T formation, one coach who never lost, one Coach of the Year, the greatest comeback in college football history, one win over an already declared National Champion, one stunning loss for a Terp team was already declared a National Champion, one rou...
Episode 81 - Louisville Cardinals' football history
June 18, 2021 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.17 MBToday, we discuss the college football history of the Louisville Cardinals. This is one high flying program, pardon the pun. One Heisman Trophy Award Winner, one coach with a juggernaut offense, one stunning first quarter that set the stage for a long-awaited Bowl win, one victim of a Hail Mary, twice were one play away from a perfect season, one offense for the ages, one flock of quarterback greats, one in-state rival, two seasons with a sudden turn of events, one unusual 100-point mileston...
Episode 80 - Baylor Bears' football history
June 14, 2021 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBToday, we discuss the college football history of the Baylor Bears. This program has extreme imprinted all over it. One fast paced spread offense, one Hall of Fame Coach, one Miracle on the Brazos, one kick that followed a few punches, one horse collar short of a stunning upset, one stunning tie that dumbfounded Life Magazine, six consecutive 60-plus point scoring outbursts, two scoring juggernauts, one quarterback who rewrote the school’s records, one Hall of Fame linebacker, one intense in...
Episode 79 - Vanderbilt Commodores' football history
June 11, 2021 08:00 - 7 minutes - 7.03 MBToday, we discuss the college football history of the Vanderbilt Commodores. This program’s Golden Years were in the early 1900s. One legendary defensive coach, one great two-year stretch, one stunning upset to soften 27 years of frustration, one furious comeback, one near upset of Number One team, one stunning tie between brothers-in-laws, one undefeated team who went unchallenged, one fast quarterback, one in-state rival, one high-scoring two game stretch and of course, Mr. C. --- Suppo...
Episode 78 - Special Guest: Lauren Sisler, multi-national award winning Sports Reporter for ESPN, SEC Network and AL.com.
June 07, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBToday we have a special guest, Lauren Sisler, multi-national award winning Sports Reporter for ESPN, SEC Network and AL.com to discuss her sideline reporting of the first game back after Covid, the Kick Six game, SEC football and more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jay-abramson/support
Episode 77 - Special Guest: David Klingler, record setting QB of the Houston Cougars.
June 04, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBToday we have a special guest, Dr. David Klingler, record setting QB Houston Cougars. In 1990, David Klingler threw for 5,140 yards, 467.3 ypg & set many NCAA records including 54 TDs, & single game yards, 712 & single game TDs, 11. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jay-abramson/support
Episode 76 - North Carolina State Wolfpack's football history
May 31, 2021 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.83 MBToday, we discuss the college football history of the North Carolina State Wolfpack. This program has seen its share of stretches of excellence and frustration. One coach one win away from a dynasty, two long standing coaches who returned the Wolfpack to prominence, one stunning upset in the Astrodome, one stunning loss thanks to a goal line stand, one player who scored all the points, one team that rose to Number 3 in the nation, one quarterback that redefined the quarterback position, one ...
Episode 75 - Central Michigan Chippewas' football history
May 28, 2021 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.98 MBToday, we discuss the college football history of the Central Michigan Chippewas. This program has a championship pedigree and a history of winning. One Division II National Championship, one coach who led the program to that promise land – a Division II National Championship, one long time coach who never posted a losing season, one coach who never lost more than one game in a season, one coach with a decade-long dominance, one coach to led the program to a No. 23 ranking in the final AP Po...
Episode 74 - Washington State Cougars' football history
May 24, 2021 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBToday, we discuss the college football history of the Washington State Cougars. This program has a legacy no West Coast school can aspire to, as they legitimized West Coast football. One coach with a phenomenal 3-year stretch, three coaches with sporadic periods of excellence, two historic Rose Bowls, two Snow Bowls, one Rose Bowl drought, one Bowl drought, one sudden stunning loss, one season with no points for the Cougars and their opponents, one perfect season, the greatest center in the ...
Episode 73 - Iowa State Cyclones' football history
May 21, 2021 08:00 - 8 minutes - 7.71 MBToday, we discuss the college football history of the Iowa State Cyclones. This program has a history of near misses, mixed with once in a generation occurrences. Two coaches who transformed the program, one legendary coach who would go on to win National Championships away from Ames, one win in the 50th edition of the Fiesta Bowl, one of the great all-time upsets, one controversial loss, three near undefeated seasons, one record setting back, one heated in-state rivalry, one strange case of...
Episode 72 - Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles' football history
May 17, 2021 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBToday, we discuss the college football history of the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles. Long ago, this program was a powerhouse – a two-time National Champion in the Small College Division and more recently, fielded two of the greatest players over to enter the gridiron. Two National Championships at the College Division level, the one coach who took them there, one coach with nothing but dominant teams, one coach with eleven bowl berths, one wingback reverse, one upset over a legendary co...
Episode 71 - Virginia Cavaliers' football history
May 14, 2021 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.38 MBToday, we discuss the college football history of the Virginia Cavaliers. This program keeps reversing its direction. One coach that ended 29 years of frustration, one coach who was a one-year wonder, one coach without a losing record, one stunning comeback, one stunning end to a 29 year losing streak to a rival, one line of scrimmage with too few players, one stunning two-minute collapse, one undefeated team, one halfback who could do it all, one in-state rival, two reversals of fortune, an...
Episode 70 - Hawaii Rainbow Warriors' football history
May 10, 2021 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.45 MBToday, we discuss the college football history of the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors. Points, points and more points, scoring over 100 points twice in three games, scoring 98 points years later and leading the nation in scoring many years later; this program had moments when it could score. One coach who led Hawaii’s only undefeated untied teams, one coach who engineered the most extreme turnaround in college football history, one stunning win to vanquish a rival’s hopes, one defensive led upset, o...
Episode 69 - Utah Utes' football history
May 07, 2021 08:00 - 8 minutes - 8.08 MBToday, we discuss the college football history of the Utah Utes. This program was the BCS busters, but had many notable moments long before the BCS. One National Championship, one coach with 5 undefeated seasons, two BCS firsts, one stunning Sugar Bowl upset, one loss due to an upright, one multiple-array of formations out of the spread, one standout quarterback, one Holy War, two seasons of shutouts, and of course, one red-tail Hawk. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.c...
Episode 68 - Oregon State Beavers' football history
May 03, 2021 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.55 MBToday, we discuss the college football history of the Oregon State Beavers. This program has seen its share of losing seasons and close calls, only to be balanced by reversals of fortune. One Heisman winner, two remarkable turnarounds, one Giant Killer, one stunning comeback, one pair of identical plays to silence an upset, one yard to vanquish a Cinderella story, one marquis 99-yard run, one perfect team, one No. 4 ranking, one in-state rival, one never-before-done feat spanning two sports,...