Talking College Football History: John Schmeding
John Schmeding is my guest this week as we go back in the mid to late 1970s to Boston, MA to talk Boston College football. John came to BC from Milford Academy and played for the Eagles from 1975-1979. Joe Yukica was his coach at BC from 1975-1977, then…
Talking College Football History: Dick Cunningham
We look back to the 1964 National Champion Arkansas Razorbacks this week. With us is Dick Cunningham, one of the Razorbacks' great offensive linemen (Jerry Jones and Jimmy Johnson were also on that team). Dick talks about that great year…
Talking College Football History: Larry Kentera
I am honored to have former Coach Larry Kentera as my guest this week. Larry is currently 102 years of age and is one of the few people alive who fought in World War II. It is a rare treat to speak with Coach Kentera who played at Arizona State from 1947…
Talking College Football History: Mark Tucker
I am joined this week by my guest Mark Tucker, former offensive lineman with USC. This means that I am joined also by my resident expert on USC football, Tim Clark. Mark played at USC from 1986-1990 coming out of Banning High School in Los Angeles.…
Talking College Football History: Rick Fenlaw
I welcome Rick Fenlaw as my guest this week. Rick was a linebacker at Texas from 1972-1976. He came to Texas the first year Freshmen were eligible to play and the Longhorns played in the Cotton Bowl in 1972 and 1973. Texas played in the Gator Bowl in…
Talking College Football History: Tom Klaban
I take the time machine back to Columbus, Ohio in the early to mid-1970s this week with my guest Tom Klaban. Tom kicked for the Ohio State Buckeyes from 1972-1975, but his story before this is unbelievable. He escaped the Iron Curtain as a kid and his…
Talking College Football History: Rutgers Football feat. Bert Kosup
We focus on the last Rutgers undefeated season (1976) this week. Rutgers also ended that year on an 18-game winning streak. Bert Kosup, the quarterback in 1976, is with us this week. This was also the start of the transition of Rutgers…
Talking College Football History: Rocky Bleier
It is an honor for Rex to introduce our guest this week. Rocky Bleier joins us on the podcast, and you should remember him as a Pittsburgh Steeler, but did you know what college team he played for? Rocky was a Notre Dame football player under…
Talking College Football History: Mike Haluchak
Mike Haluchak joins me this week. Mike played linebacker at USC from 1968-1970. During Mike's freshman season in 1967 (freshman were ineligible at this time), USC won a national championship. He also played for national championships during his sophomore…