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CFB, Football

Banner Year in the Polls for Group of Five Conferences

The Group of Five conferences, the American Athletic Conference (American), Conference USA (C-USA), Mid-American Conference (MAC), Mountain West Conference (MWC) and Sun Belt Conference (Sun Belt), had teams scattered across the AP Polls all throughout the 2020 college football season. From the first poll on September 13th to the final poll on January 12th, Group of Five schools made 73 appearances in the rankings. If … Continue reading Banner Year in the Polls for Group of Five Conferences

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Formula 1, More Sports, Podcast

Sports History 101, E017: 2002 Scuderia Ferrari F1

The latest episode of Sports History 101 is available on your favorite platforms! The 2002 Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 team was a dominant force. Drivers Michael Schumacher and Rubens Barrichello drove the F2002 to perfection and ran away with nearly every race on the calendar. Their performance was unparalleled and set many records en route to victory. Take a second to maybe learn something. Click … Continue reading Sports History 101, E017: 2002 Scuderia Ferrari F1

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Football, NFL, Podcast

Sports History 101, E016: Johnny Unitas

The latest episode of Sports History 101 is now live on all platforms! Johnny Unitas was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and drafted by the Steelers out of Louisville in 1955. He was cut without ever getting a chance but got his opportunity the next season with the Baltimore Colts and the rest is history. Johnny U led the Colts to four championships, setting all kinds … Continue reading Sports History 101, E016: Johnny Unitas

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Baseball, MLB, Podcast

Sports History 101, E015: MLB Franchise Valuations

The latest episode of Sports History 101 is now live on all platforms! In The 1910s it would cost you $585,000 to buy a Major League Baseball franchise. In the 2010s, it would cost you over $1 billion. The value that is placed on entertainment has grown exponentially over time and sports are at their core, entertainment. Regardless of public perception that baseball is a … Continue reading Sports History 101, E015: MLB Franchise Valuations

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Baseball, MLB, Podcast

Sports History 101, E014: Miracle Mets

The latest episode of Sports History 101 is now live on all platforms! The New York Metropolitans were the laughing stock of MLB in the 1960s. In 1962, their first season of play, the team set a modern record with 120 losses and the succeeding six years were not much better. However, among those losing seasons, important pieces were acquired by the team which allowed … Continue reading Sports History 101, E014: Miracle Mets

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Podcast, Soccer

Sports History 101, E013: Brandi Chastain

The latest episode of Sports History 101 is now live on all platforms! Brandi Chastain was a member of the U.S. Women’s National Team and is responsible for one of the most iconic moments in U.S. sports history. Tied 0-0 with China in the 1999 World Cup Final, down to their last penalty kick, the U.S. sent Chastain out, and the rest is history. Born … Continue reading Sports History 101, E013: Brandi Chastain

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Football, NFL

What Is in the Water Over in Pittsburgh?

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been a successful organization on the field for a number of years, winning multiple Super Bowls, but lately, their stars seem to have major issues that crop up once they join the Steelers Organization. So what is going on? Mike Tomlin was hired on as the head coach in 2007 and since then the organization has gone through quite a bit … Continue reading What Is in the Water Over in Pittsburgh?

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MLB, NBA, NHL, Podcast

Sports History 101, E012: Promotion and Relegation

The latest episode of Sports History 101 is now live on your favorite platform! The promotion and relegation system has been used in English soccer for over 130 years to great success. The English football system has built a pyramid of over 140 leagues, with the Premier League at the top, that are all interconnected. As the best teams moving up to new leagues with … Continue reading Sports History 101, E012: Promotion and Relegation

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More Sports, NHL, Podcast

Sports History 101, E011: Hartford Whalers

The latest episode of Sports History 101 is now live on your favorite platform! The Hartford Whalers started in Boston before moving to Connecticut and remaining a part of the NHL until 1997. The Whalers had some success on the ice and built a loyal fanbase but what they are most well known for is their iconic whale tale logo that remains one of the … Continue reading Sports History 101, E011: Hartford Whalers

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Golf, More Sports, Podcast

Sports History 101, E010: Slammin’ Sam Snead

The latest episode of Sports History 101 is now available on your favorite platform! Slammin’ Sam Snead was a country boy from Virginia who had the smoothest swing on the PGA Tour and could hit the ball a mile for decades. Snead not only set course and tournament records left and right, he was so dominant for so long that he amassed over 165 professional … Continue reading Sports History 101, E010: Slammin’ Sam Snead

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