Courtesy of OhioStateBuckeyes.com COLUMBUS, Ohio – Tom Cousineau, the two-time consensus All-American linebacker for Ohio State in the late 1970s and the first Buckeye ever taken with the first overall pick in the NFL Draft, has been selected as a 2016 College Football Hall of Fame inductee. The National Football Foundation and the College Hall of Fame revealed the class of … [Read more...] about Tom Cousineau elected into College Football Hall of Fame
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Badgers legend Krumrie elected to College Football Hall of Fame
Courtesy of UWBadgers.com MADISON, Wis. -- Tim Krumrie’s long wait is finally over. Some 24 years after becoming eligible for the game’s highest honor, the man who set the standard for defensive players at the University of Wisconsin is set to be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Krumrie’s election became official Friday with the National Football … [Read more...] about Badgers legend Krumrie elected to College Football Hall of Fame
This Date in College Football Belt History – September 20
September 20, 1975 Tennessee at UCLA The 1-0 UCLA Bruins of coach Dick Vermeil met the 1-0 Tennessee Volunteers of coach Bill Battle. This was the first time a previous Belt holder had an opportunity to reclaim the title. Bruins' RB Wendell Tyler had an 82-yard touchdown run to highlight the offensive explosion from both teams, as UCLA became the first team to … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – September 20
This Date in College Football Belt History – September 16
September 16, 1978 Alabama at Missouri The top-ranked, 1-0 Alabama Crimson Tide of coach Paul "Bear" Bryant traveled to Missouri to battle the 11th ranked, 1-0 Missouri Tigers coached by Warren Powers in his first year. Missouri was coming off a 3-0 upset of the 5th ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Alabama rallied for three 2nd half touchdowns to claim a … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – September 16
This Date in College Football Belt History – September 15
September 15, 1984 Michigan at Washington After the upset of top-ranked Miami, the Michigan Wolverines of coach Bo Schembechler were 1-0 & ranked 3rd nationally as they welcomed the 16th ranked, 1-0 Washington Huskies of coach Don James. Washington featured All-Pac 10 players DT Ron Holmes, LB Tim Meamber, & LB Fred Small as well as QB Hugh Millen & RB … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – September 15