A Memorable Season in College Football

About the Book

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.

About the Author

A long time college football fan, Bob Reid has worked in scientific research for thirty years and has several professional publications. He has written articles for Tigers Eye, the official publication for Sanchin Systems and the Sanchin Ryu style of karate since 2001. Bob lives in East Syracuse, New York with his wife, Kris, his daughter, Sarah, and his dad, Bob, Sr.