what is one moment, or thing that has had the greatest impact on college football? i need something that has helped to develop the game to what it is today. thanks!
2007-04-06 04:43:20 · 11 answers · asked by anonymous 1 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
Black players. [Not being racist.] But more ethnicities made college football more popular and probably better.
2007-04-06 04:49:39 · answer #1 · answered by Tosh 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Great question.
I don't believe that there is one moment that made college football what it is today but one of the most influential moments would have to be when Bo Schembechler left Ohio State (and Woody) to coach at Michigan. It made the Ohio State/Michigan rivalry into what it is today. And seeing as how the rivalry is (arguably) the biggest in all of sports, I think it has made an impact on college football.
2007-04-06 05:35:01 · answer #2 · answered by skitown01 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
USC and ALABAMA played in what is sometimes refereed to as the "color bowl"...One player, Sam "Bam" Cunningham, an African American USC running back, is said to have helped speed the integration of Southern football through his performance in that game. In 1970, coach Bear Bryant at the University of Alabama scheduled a game with USC; Bryant's team lost to an exceptional USC team 42-21, with Cunningham scoring five touchdowns. Afterwards Alabama and many other Southern football teams integrated their rosters.
2007-04-06 06:31:50 · answer #3 · answered by FIGHT ON! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The most negative impact on college football is the BCS rankings.
2007-04-06 05:56:57 · answer #4 · answered by AJHL 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To me there have been a few things that changed the game that matter: 1. Forward Pass 2. Merger AFL and NFL 3. Protection of the Quarterbacks from monster hits. The pass being started got the game excitement and fans talking for growth. Merger kept all the best players in one league and upped the competition level. Protection of the QB's have kept the L.T. hits on QB's and Butkis hits on them down to a minimum.
2016-04-01 00:36:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without a doubt, the development of the forward pass has had more impact than anything else.
2007-04-06 06:32:27 · answer #6 · answered by Robert H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When Lawrence Taylor was drafted. He changed the way linebackers play football
2007-04-06 05:53:09 · answer #7 · answered by Herb C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Television. The game wouldn't be anywhere without the good 'ol TV.
2007-04-09 05:41:48 · answer #8 · answered by cjhype 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably the BCS Bowl system. Most people hate it, but it leads to much debate keeping interest alive.
2007-04-06 05:06:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The yellow line that marks a first down.
2007-04-06 04:50:08 · answer #10 · answered by Aubie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋