“There is no reason in the world why we shouldn’t fight for the preservation of a chance to live freely, no reason why we shouldn’t suffer to uphold that which we want to endure. May God give me the courage to do my duty and not falter.”
At 24 — as deserving as is Kinnick — it is a travesty not to mention Pete Dawkins. He is a former Heisman Trophy winner, Rhodes Scholar, and U.S. Army Brigadier General.
In short, he is as talented a college football player who ever graced the gridiron.
Interesting quote from a Scotsman before America entered WWII
“For Americans war is almost all of the time a nuisance, and military skill is a luxury like Mah-Jongg. But when the issue is brought home to them, war becomes as important, for the necessary period, as business or sport. And it is hard to decide which is likely to be the more ominous for the Axis — an American decision that this is sport, or that it is business.”
Orson Swindle and Stranko Montana are two men pushing thirty who should know better than to run a college football blog, but evidently don't. Both graduated from the University of Florida, and both agree that college football is far too important to be left to the professionals.
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Kevin@LSU says:
looks like some else was watching saving private ryan on TBS this weekend as well
August 10th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
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Holly says:
[wail]
August 10th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
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gosouthgohard says:
“There is no reason in the world why we shouldn’t fight for the preservation of a chance to live freely, no reason why we shouldn’t suffer to uphold that which we want to endure. May God give me the courage to do my duty and not falter.”
August 10th, 2009 at 4:25 pm
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Grady says:
Did he steal Les Miles’ helmet?
August 10th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
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Mark D says:
You’re killing me here. What team and stadium is that in the pic?
August 10th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
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Year2 says:
@Mark D:
He’s Iowa’s legendary Nile Kinnick. Read up on his story if you haven’t before; it’s pretty remarkable.
August 10th, 2009 at 5:53 pm
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Walk On Boy says:
As much as it pains me being a Gopher:
Nyle Kinnick. Iowa.
Guy’s a freaking stud.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nile_Kinnick
August 10th, 2009 at 5:54 pm
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Walk On Boy says:
Good on ya Year2. Quick on the draw.
August 10th, 2009 at 5:57 pm
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allaha says:
At 24 — as deserving as is Kinnick — it is a travesty not to mention Pete Dawkins. He is a former Heisman Trophy winner, Rhodes Scholar, and U.S. Army Brigadier General.
In short, he is as talented a college football player who ever graced the gridiron.
August 10th, 2009 at 9:22 pm
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gosouthgohard says:
@allaha:
Dawkins also popularized the overarm throw at the line-out, whatever that is.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/2324022/American-heros-rugby-legacy.html
August 10th, 2009 at 10:35 pm
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landshark says:
Aaaah, the namesake of my HS alma mater.
YO-HI
August 11th, 2009 at 5:21 am
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sullivan013 says:
Interesting quote from a Scotsman before America entered WWII
“For Americans war is almost all of the time a nuisance, and military skill is a luxury like Mah-Jongg. But when the issue is brought home to them, war becomes as important, for the necessary period, as business or sport. And it is hard to decide which is likely to be the more ominous for the Axis — an American decision that this is sport, or that it is business.”
Denis William Brogan
Always liked that one.
Sullivan013
August 11th, 2009 at 6:49 am
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Ose says:
Mmmmm. An Iowa boy thanks you, EDSBS.
Gosh, isn’t a coincidence that he played in Kinnick Stadium?
August 11th, 2009 at 10:14 pm