There are many odd traditions in college football and the sort of things that make casual fans scratch their heads in bewilderment are in many instances the exact same things that make extremely zealous fanatical fans love their favorite past time even more. One of the more odd traditions in college football is that the annual in state rivalry football game between Indiana University (located in Read the rest of this entry

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Of all the odd names for college football games (or for that matter games of any sport) the coveted Battle of the Milk Can has to be arguably the most bizarre name in existence. In this annual rivalry game played between Boise State University (BSU) and Fresno State University the teams of masculine warriors square off in an epic battle to determine who will have the privilege of hoisting the Milk Read the rest of this entry

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Merlin Olsen, a Hall of Fame defensive lineman also known for his acting and broadcasting career, died at age 69 of mesothelioma, a rare but deadly form of lung cancer.

Olsen was a member of the "Fearsome Foursome" of the Los Angeles Rams, and was selected to 14 consecutive Pro Bowls, a tie with Bruce Matthews for the longest streak in league history. In 1992, Olsen was inducted into the Hall of Read the rest of this entry

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Antwaan Randle El is a unique football player because of the fact that despite being an exceptional quarterback at Indiana University he went on to be a very effective NFL player at the position of wide receiver. It is rare for an athlete to be gifted enough to play multiple positions at such a high level. Being able to excel at multiple positions on the football field is indicative of an athlete Read the rest of this entry

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Knute Rockne was born in March 4,1888 in Voss, Norway. The Rockne family came to the United States in 1893 and they settled in the Logan Square district of Chicago, Illinois. The young Rockne first played football on the sandlots in his neighborhood. In high school Knute played not only football but he also ran track.

In 1910, at the age of 22, Knute Rockne became a freshman at Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. His first year in college he played football on the varsity team but it wasn't something he wanted to continue so he quit football and joined the track team. His success on the track team motivated him back to playing football, where he eventually was named captain of the team in 1913. This was the year that he lead his teammates to victory 35-13 upset over the top ranked Army Cadets.

Rockne not only excelled in football but also achieved a 90+ grade average and graduated magna cum laude in 1914. The university hired Rockne as a graduate assistant in chemistry and also as an assistant football coach. In 1917 at 29 years old Knute Rockne became the head coach of the Fighting Irishmen of Notre Dame.

Knute Rockne lead the Fighting Irishmen for 13 years with 305 wins, 12 losses, 5 ties and 6 national championships. His contribution to football is immeasurable from the Four Horsemen, the Notre Dame backfield that lead the team to a 28-2 record, to his motivating speech "Win one for the Gipper". From his creating the forward pass to developing new protective gear and uniforms that were lighter and more efficient, Knute's influence in football was far reaching.

On March 31, 1931 Knute Rockne boarded Transcontinental-Western Flight 599 to Los Angeles. During the flight one the plane's wings detached from the plane causing it to crash into a farmer's wheat field near Bazaar, Kansas. Knute Rockne died at the age of 43.

Celebrate an American icon, Knute Rockne; football coach, All American player, teacher and family man. Rockne was and still is an example of what makes America great - freedom. Freedom to choose, freedom of self determination and freedom to pursue all our hopes and dreams.

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