Talking College Football History: Mike Ford

November 28, 2023 College Podcasts Football

When you think of the SMU Mustang football team in the early 1980s, guys like Eric Dickerson and Craig James come to mind. Our guest this week played at SMU (quarterback) from 1977-1980. His name is Mike Ford and as…

A full Thanksgiving platter

November 26, 2023 College Column Tim's Two Cents Football Pittsburgh Sports

As a kid in the 70’s I remember how this all went down.

Turkey and stuffing. NFL football. Nap.

Then it was time for a platter of college football.

Thanksgiving night brought us Texas vs Texas A&M. Both teams were usually…

Talking College Football History: Joe Steele

November 21, 2023 College Podcasts Football

We are joined this week by one of Washington's best all-time running backs.  Joe Steele takes time to share memories of his career which spanned from 1976-1979.  He is still the Huskies 5th leading rusher in total yards with 3,168 and…

Two Cent Turkeys

November 19, 2023 College Sports Column Tim's Two Cents Football Pittsburgh Sports

The holidays bring on many traditions.

You know, things like eating stuffing until you nearly explode.

Still finding room for a piece of pumpkin pie.

Taking an afternoon nap after stuffing your face.

Watching a lousy…

Talking College Football History: Don Moorhead

November 14, 2023 College Podcasts Football

We turn the time machine back 54 years this week to one of the greatest upsets in college football history. In 1969, the Michigan Wolverines upset the favored Ohio State Buckeyes, a Buckeye team that many considered the greatest team in college…

1975 called; they want their offenses back

November 12, 2023 College Column Tim's Two Cents Football

Saturday morning I ate breakfast, got things done around the house, and nestled into my favorite seat for the biggest game of the year in the Big Ten.

Penn State was hosting undefeated Michigan. I might be able to hear the cheers over the…

Talking College Football History: Ray Parson

November 7, 2023 College Podcasts Football

This week the podcast travels back more than 50 years to Minneapolis, MN with our guest Ray Parson.  Ray had a great athletic career at Uniontown High School (PA) in both football and basketball.  He was heavily recruited but decided…