| A Memorable Season in College Football Contributor(s): Reid, Robert J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1420864769 ISBN-13: 9781420864762 Publisher: Authorhouse OUR PRICE: $15.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2005 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Football - Sports & Recreation | History |
| Dewey: 796.332 |
| Physical Information: 0.47" H x 6" W x 9" (0.67 lbs) 204 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1950's |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: How did the 1959 season impact the future of College Football? A Memorable Season in College Football: A Look Back at 1959 is a comprehensive study of this unique season. Beginning with an overview of the college game as it was played during that era, the pre-season rules changes, and prognosticators assessments, it then follows all the top teams and players week by week, including game summaries, individual achievements, and the shifting weekly polls. A Memorable Season covers key conference races, the post-season awards, bowl games, and the social climate of racism as it pertained to college football. A History of the football programs at over twenty major universities, from the first season up to 1959, are summarized throughout the text. The history of major post-season bowls and the college game itself are explored. Finally, a thorough analysis is made to determine which really was the top team in 1959, how a different outcome may have occurred, and why this season was so pivotal in the development of the modern game of college football. |