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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[Radix]

"Howz things up your way?"

Everything here is cool.

I try to get some time off to watch the former door mats of the NFL win a few games for once, and suddenly my Team is accused of cheating all of the time.

[GodBlessUSA]

LOL! Dried and hung ;) Yay. No waiting for clothes to dry so I can go to bed tonight. LOL

[beachn4fun]

noooooooooo

THAT

is

disgusting!

you know?

[beachn4fun]

Good evening, Loud Mime

Thanks for sharing that.

[Mrs.Nooseman]

LOL.

Just had to make sure.

Good for you.

[Old Sarge]

*bowing* Thank you, thank you, please throw checks, the coins hurt!

[beachn4fun]

Your teams cheats?

kidding

LOL

[GodBlessUSA]

ROTFLOL! :)

[beachn4fun]

delete teams

insert team

[GodBlessUSA]

Thanks! :)

[The Mayor]

November 8, 2007

Living Large

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READ: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13

We have spoken openly to you, our heart is wide open. —2 Corinthians 6:11

A boating magazine reports that Serenity, Time Out, Serendipity, and Reel Time are some of the most popular names for boats. Not long ago, I saw the name Living Large on a boat in a Grand Haven, Michigan, marina. I’m not sure what that meant to the boat owner, but to many people, “living large” means to own the best possessions, to take the most exotic vacations, to buy whatever you want, to live life extravagantly.

That kind of life, however, doesn’t bring true purpose or satisfaction. Followers of Jesus Christ are to live large in a different way, as seen in the example of the apostle Paul and of his co-worker Timothy. Paul told the Corinthians, “Our heart is wide open” (2 Cor. 6:11). The King James Version puts it like this: “Our heart is enlarged.” They had given their wholehearted affection to the people, just as a father does to his children as he wraps them in his arms. Now they wanted the same response. So Paul requested, “Now in return for the same . . . you also be open” (v.13).

A large-hearted person shows his affection with his words and actions—freely and generously. As believers, let’s live large today and freely welcome and embrace others in love. 

Love through me, Love of God,
There is no Love in me;
O Fire of Love, light Thou the Love
That burns perpetually.  —Carmichael

They do not truly love who do not show their love.  —Shakespeare

Bible in One Year:   Jeremiah 43-45; Hebrews 5

[Mrs.Nooseman]

:)

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Good evening Mayor.

Thank you for your daily lessons.

[beachn4fun]

Good evening, Mayor

Long time, no see.

Is all well up your way?

[beachn4fun]

BTW

LOL at our tagline

[DocRock]

Greetings and Salutations!

[Jet Jaguar]

Good night all!

Early morning.

[SandRat]

Are you home yet?

[Kathy in Alaska]

And to Mrs.N, mere seconds behind, goes the silver!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And less than a minute later comes Sand with the bronze!